Chapter 10 - Training Part 2 (1/2)

The next day.

Itachi meets up with Itsuki outside the dorms.

”Hey Itachi! Ready for some training!” Itsuki asks full of energy.

Itachi nods and the duo head over to the hakuda training hall. When they arrive, they notice the hall already had a few students practicing their techniques with each other.

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”You are wide open!” Taro says as he sends a punch flying to Kenta's ċhėst, knocking him back a few feet back before he falls.

”You are too strong...” Kenta grumbles as he begins to stand up.

Taro smiles and extends his hand to help Kenta up.

”You are definitely improving, don't worry” Taro says. ”Daiyu, are you ready?” Taro looks towards Daiyu but notices she is looking towards the entrance. Taro turns around to see Itachi and Itsuki walking in. He stares at Itachi with some reservation. He sighs for a moment before turning towards Daiyu.

”Come on. Let's continue”.

Daiyu looks at Taro and nods before she readies her stance. They both begin their spar.

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”Itachi, lets begin!” Itsuki say's before he positions himself. He looks at Itachi who remains standing in place and lunges towards him. Itachi easily repels all of Itsuki's attacks while he offers pointers in between strikes.

”Your reactions are still too slow. This kick also leaves you wide open here.” Itachi strikes towards Itsuki sending tumbling back. Itsuki's stay's lying on his back taking heavy breaths.

”Lets keep going” Itachi says.

Itsuki nods and gets up. He prepares his stance and charges at Itachi once again. The two once again begin to spar.

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Taro finally stops sparring with Daiyu and looks towards Itachi.

”His combat experience is incredible... He doesn't even have to prepare a stance. He just counters everything.” Taro thinks to himself.

”I've decided.” Taro declares

Daiyu and Kenta both look towards Taro in confusion.

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Itachi and Itsuki finally finish their spar. Itachi still remains standing with no sign of weariness.

”That's enough for today.” He looks towards Itsuki. Itsuki agrees and the two of them begin to leave.

”Itachi wait!” A voice comes from behind. Itachi and Itsuki both turn around to see Taro.

Itsuki stares doubtfully at Taro who walks over. 'I wonder what he wants?' He thinks to himself before looking over at Itachi who remains placid.

”I have a small request. I was wondering if you could have a quick spar with me?” Taro asks Itachi. Itsuki is a bit surprised to see Taro come and ask for a spar. Kenta and Daiyu are also a bit surprised to hear Taro's request. Itachi nods before heading towards the center of the room. Taro's eyes gleam with excitement as he heads over to face Itachi.

”Thank you for agreeing.” Taro smiles before he readies his stance. He looks at Itachi who once again remains standing passively. 'That same position again...' He charges over towards Itachi with his fist. Itachi sees the fist coming and easily blocks it with his palm before sending a kick towards his ċhėst. Taro focuses his reiatsu towards his feet and flashes away from Itachi. He gathers his bearings and flashes once again towards Itachi, sending a flurry of punches. Taro continues using his flash step and other techniques, trying to gain the upper hand as he slowly begins exhausting himself. As they continue to spar, Taro notices that Itachi hadn't moved from his original spot. 'He remained standing in the same spot while countering all my strikes...' Taro's widens his eyes as he thinks to himself before moving back. ”Itachi please try harder, I wish to see your true skill!” Taro requests solemnly.

Itachi stays quiet for a moment before replying.

”As you wish.”

Taro readies himself while setting his entire concentration into the final bout. He stares at Itachi, however, just as he is about to move, Itachi appears in front him sending a kick towards his ċhėst.

'Too fast!' Taro thinks to himself before he is sent flying towards the wall.

Kenta and Daiyu both rush trying to grab Taro before he hits the wall. They don't have enough time to react as they see Taro about to hit the wall headfirst. However just as he is about to the wall, Itachi flashes next to Taro, grabbing his shihakusho and stopping him from hitting the wall. He sets him down and begins heading towards Itsuki.