Another Snowflake

Making his way to the training field Burittsu sported his usual crimson red armor and demonic-like boots. Smiling to himself as he watches the training field silently with nothing but memories of the boy's body coming here for training. Checking in on Blitz from time to time it had seemed the shinobi didn't care if he came back to his body but he was always watching him. Awaiting for something yet it was his time to see how this new version of himself would make it in the world of the shinobi. Finally having his dream met being able to breathe the air and train with others his ideals of becoming the top shinobi for the sake of Blitz. He finally wanted to see the goal of this alter ego what he would accomplish now that he had his moment in the light.

The blue haired man stood in silence enjoying the memories that the body had experienced and would continue to experience. Another day of his training didn’t hurt no one; he wondered if anyone would make it to the field that day. It had been some time since he was actually in the village for the both of them it was only respectable to see the field the boy loved to visit. He wondered who it would be on this day that would satisfy the thirst of the shinobi.

“….”

Esdeath had awoken early this day, Blitz was back in the village and had taken up the mantle of Mizukage. It's had been some time since she had seen her cousin and wanted to meet up with him as early as possible. She made her way towards the compound which he called home to wait for him to emerge. It did not take long for the blue haired man to show himself. Before she could make a move he was off heading roughly in the direction of the training grounds. In a moment she decided to follow him, she knew she probably would not stay hidden from the man long with his set of skills.

He moved slowly through the village the morning mist still clinging to the ground. Still she "stalked" Blitz wondering when or even if he had noticed her for he seemed to not show any signs he knew he was being tailed. The lack of acknowledgment made her uneasy surely he knew she was there how could he not? She watched him stroll into the training grounds deciding this would be the moment to spring her "attack". Slowly she gathered the morning moisture in her hand forming it into a blade of ice. She lunged forward charging the man whom she thought knew was following him.

Being followed was nothing but he hadn’t realized that currently there was another clan member walking around especially after he was gone for months. It did entertain him to feel another similar presence but he wondered if they could understand what it meant to be one with the ice. Coming at him was a fast way to test the resolve of the male with his own ice sword crafted into his hand; the shinobi didn’t expect much carnage with such a weapon. Yet he wanted to push the shinobi to their absolute limit before giving them something willing and worth wild for a shinobi. But for now he chose the art of swordplay and nothing else would fill the void in his heart he had been away from his home.

With a flick of his wrist Burittsu swung his own ice blade into the oncoming blade matching its speed and trajectory. Using chakra as weapons against such an opponent but that did matter he was willing to train this clan member. The sword itself wasn’t as strong as something he knew he could conjure up but he was willing to push her limits. The block of her attack was simple yet effective due to the fact he didn’t have to actually try.

Taking a step to the side after blocking Burittsu swung down with a typical attack aiming for left shoulder. Using only half of his skill he didn’t aim to hurt the girl but test out her capabilities under a few attacks he wondered who she was in the end to him but the presence of the clan was loud within her and her ability for the Hyoton was not to be mistaken. With the ice sword coming down at her at half of his speed she had a chance to do what she wanted but would she have a clear answer. That was yet to be seen.

“….”

Chakra:

He had blocked her sneak attack as easily as she thought he would. At least she was right and he knew she was there and had not lost his edge being in Konoha for so long. The smile on her face wavered as he brought his blade down to strike her shoulder. She was not fast enough to block it straight on even if he was holding back. She brought her blade up as fast as she could clipping his just enough to turn it having the flat of his sword slap her shoulder. Through the pain she tried to move back quickly away from him.

"I yield I yield cousin!." She lowered her blade letting the ice melt to a pool of water at her feet.

"It has been to long Blitz-Chan how have your travels fared you?" She stepped forward her expression soft and calm.

Blitz was the one other person besides Itsuki that Esdeath ever dropped her sadistic mask around. Some of her earliest memories were of him and hearing stories of his power. It had been years since she had gotten the chance to speak to him, the academy and his own progression of power had hindered the chance of their paths crossing. One of her dreams was to become powerful like him, to prove the Yuki were the strongest clan in Kiri.

She was smart and fast enough to not only come out without a scratch but to lessen the damage that built up just for her. Keeping his ice sword in his hand while she took it as a way to get closer to the shinobi, the fact that she was never seen before by the young Mizukage. Yet the way she knew him it was clear he was heard of rubbing his chin; he had no wise tales being told. Thinking about it only for a moment he didn’t do it for fame only for the chance to grow stronger by the day. Yet instead of displeasing her Burittsu now found himself living the dream he always wanted for the boy. Acting like him wasn’t hard due to the fact combat is what drove him but she insisted once she unsheathed her own ice.

Letting out a brief sigh he did what he knew was needed against such a person. Giving her a little smile he was now indeed the leader of the village he should at least be more grateful to have someone respect him instead of giving them the boy's fury. She knew about him heading out yet he wondered who else knew around the village he was gone for months without telling a soul and came back with only one individual. Laughing a little to himself as he recalled going out with three yet the laugh stopped only a moment later when he thought about the other Yuki herself.

“We’re family? Tell me your name, it slipped my mind. After that you can explain to me why you put your sword away. We must train to prepare for the outside.”

The sudden laugh unnerved her making her take a small step back. She was not surprised he did not remember her but was hurt none the less. She would try and make him remember her no matter what. She looked down to her hand when he asked about her blade. She was not looking for a fight and had not expected him to return with an assault of his own.

"Cousin it's me Esdeath, Yuki Esdeath you dont remember your little snowflake?" She closed her fist forming collecting the water vapor in the air again.

If he wanted to spar she would not deny his request. The blade formed in her right hand in the shape of a katana. She was a novice in many ways only knowing a handful of ninjutsu and a single sword technique or two. Still she would do what she could and learn what she could from him. In all honesty this was a dream come true, to train with her cousin was something she aspired to do for many years now.

The young Yuki gave out her name but after her body language seemed rather familiar when it came to the Shinobi disappointing others. Making his job a little tougher than a couple of papers needing to be signed he could only chuckle for a little. Before playing along to make her at least a little comfortable, Burittsu stabbed the ice sword into the ground. It seemed she knew him but the boy was at a loss for within he knew his family was gone yet she knew him to the point to call him a relative.

“I recall a snowflake. But I doubt she would recognize who I ended up becoming.. Esdeath correct? Family has to keep each other sharp so let’s do our bonding over training.”

Sighing that was the only way he could explain to the young shinobi that time as a shinobi and the events he had gone through. Changed his mind from family to other matters but it was clear someone in the village considered him family still. She had her own doubt that was clear but the male made it simple for him and her by just accepting the words of the women. If she was truly family it would be to his best intentions to keep her alive and strong and even entertain the idea of family.

“Come on cousin you can fill me in on the blanks after and enjoy our reunion. For now seeing you is good enough to know that you live and are thriving in the village.”

She took a deep breath steadying herself before her assault. She knew this was training and he would not go all out on her but she was still nervous. Taking the sword she had formed with the moisture in the air she assumed a simple Kendo stance holding ther blade in two hands before her. Esdeath let the moment pass feeling a small gust blow by, watching it swirl someone the mist hanging to the ground at their feet. She ran forward sword raised slightly to her right shoulder trying to close the distance with her basic concept of speed.

As she closed in she gathered more moisture around her stopping about three meters away. Around her a hand full of ice spike burst from the ground surrounding her. Esdeath hoped to use this as a distraction running up the forward most spike leaping in to the air bringing her blade down to strike Blitz in his shoulder like he had done to her.

Burittsu watched Esdeath closely as it seemed it would take more to motivate her back into the thrill but it seemed like she was going to do it herself. Making ice to cover her movements for the mean time but also give her the advantage when it came to the airborne attack. Already leaping off Burittsu simply aimed to go backwards once increasing his distance from her. Giving her another five meters of space leaving her with a clean strike into the earth. She was fairly new to combat or maybe this was her ploy to throw the male off regardless she didn’t hesitate to come up with anything to help her.

Giving her a chance was the right thing to do as long as it meant her training could go on and she could accelerate in this matter. Chuckling a little bit Burittsu could see this woman needs a little push in the right direction if she wanted to clear the air. All she needed to do was ask yet she lacked the natural elements to produce upon the battlefield he was inclined to teach her. Yet he wondered how she would take the abilities or even give them much of any thought when it came down to it. Revealing two hand seals he began to spew out from within him an ocean of bubbles covering the land in front of him and quickly making its way to the women’s feet.

Taking away her balance if she ended up standing upon such a jutsu it was just simple but always effective. Especially when against someone who didn’t know much of battle during this time, if Esdeath remained in that position she would soon be cornered and surrounded by the sea of bubbles. Placing his time towards the women he only wanted her to think outside of the box on how she would escape and prepare herself for the oncoming slaughter. He would hold back but if she didn’t escape he would further the pressure and make sure that the sensation of life was truly felt with each swing he made sure she knew the difference. But for now the bubbles took their course in the attempt to hold back Esddath.

Chakra:

Burittsu sighed as it seemed his little training session itself had come to an end as he remembered he had a couple of paperwork upon his desk. That needed attending too chuckling a little bit before his departure he was sure he left some type of learning lesson for his training partner. In hopes they would reflect on what occurred on this day and be better prepared in the future. Removing himself from combat was simple yet he felt bad for dragging out such a shinobi. Only to be left behind due to unnecessary paperwork that needed to be filled up and sent off to the needed places. Cracking his neck Burittsu waved goodbye and headed back to the mansion to complete another task calling to him.

-Exit