The Next Generation [M][P]

[Oyushi]

Name: It all starts at the basics
Rank: D
IIC Length: 6 posts(not including exit post)
Difficulty: easy
Objective: Teach the students the basic skills such as the walking on water and climbing tree technique using their chakra.
Description: The best way for students to develope into great shinobi is for them to learn the basics. Knowing that the village is low on ninja the Yukikage decided to have the students learn how to use the walking on water and tree climbing technique effectively while having the shinobi instructors themselves practice such skills.
Reward: 800 ryo

It was a bright morning in Yukigakure. It was cold too, but then again it was always cold there. Oyushi Onigami was used to the cold, and barely even noticed with his cloak on. He strolled casually through the village, waving pleasantly to people along the way as he made his way to the academy. Oyushi had to admit, he had helped out at the academy before and it was surprisingly rewarding. It was a laugh to see how different the young ninja were and wonder if he was ever like that, and further more it just felt good to give back. It was nice to be part of the cycle that would protect their home for generations to come.

He made his way between buildings and soon came to the specific classroom he was looking for. He knocked gently on the door and after a moment it slid open to reveal an older shinobi Oyushi was very familiar with. He gave the man a smile and a little nod before the teacher set about introducing the Onigami to the loud and energetic class of students. Seeing that old teacher sure brought back memories from when the genin was one of these students right here. He gave a small wave to the class when the teacher said his name then waited for the students to all shout back a greeting. Speaking up Oyushi informed the class what they’d be doing.
“Alright ninjas, we’re headed outside today to work on your chakra control. Make sure you put on something warm because with the genin tests coming up soon you can’t afford to lose days of training because you got a cold.”

They all stood up and started clowning around, talking and giggling about things as they collected their coats and grouped up in front of the Onigami. There were those that had done as asked quickly and efficiently of course, they’d be called teacher’s pet no doubt, but more often than not their dedication and no mess attitude led them to be strong ninja. Oyushi himself had been more the mess around throwing paper darts and making snarky remarks type but he’d turned out ok so he wasn’t too worried about those who took a bit longer. Once they were all assembled he took a quick head count and led the children out into the cold.

They travelled a short way to a wooded area with plenty of trees towards the edge of the village. Oyushi led them into a clearing and told them to put their bags in the centre and sit down. Once again there was the same combination of quick, quiet ones and loud, distracted ones. Once they were all seated and listening he got to work on his lesson.
“So today we’ll be working on chakra control by climbing trees. Who out of you guys have tried this before?”
He asked, seeing a few hands up.
“Well first, a demonstration.”
He added as he strolled over to the nearest tree.

With a little hop, Oyushi jumped onto the tree, standing on it with his body out horizontally as he effortlessly held to the tree’s surface. He walked around the tree trunk and up to a branch which he took a stroll out along, hanging from the underneath. That done the fully fledged shinobi dropped back to the ground and continued his lecture.
“As you saw I can easily hold myself onto the tree, even upside down just by using my chakra. Now I don’t expect all of you to get this today, so don’t worry if you have some trouble with it. So pretty soon we’re going to get started and when we do I want you all to spread out and find a tree around the perimeter of this clearing to practise on. Then you’re going to focus and draw your chakra to the bottom of your feet and try to create a little layer in your soles. Once you have done that try to walk up the tree by letting the chakra flow a little into the surface of the tree while staying connected to your feet.”

He finished his explanation and there was a pause of silence.
“Alright are we ready to get started then? Go and pick your trees.”
He said and they all scuttled off eagerly, even the trouble makers. Oyushi remembered when he had started this, with his natural affinity for chakra control he had picked it up very quickly. He wondered if there was anyone who would get it as fast as he did in this class.
“If you want you can take a kunai and make a scratch each time to track how high you get and measure your progress.”
He added, having to yell a little to get the message out to all the youngsters.

[Oyushi]

“Alright, off you go then! Get started.”
He called out and there was a moment of silence before the thudding of lots of little feet hitting trees broke the quiet air. Oyushi’s eyes pulsed with colour, beginning to glow as his dojutsu activated, allowing him to watch all of the aspiring genin at once. As expected there was a range of results. Once kid put his foot on the tree then fell over when he tried to place a second, while another just two along from him was slowly and carefully making his fifth step. There was a future ninjutsu master in the making… Oyushi watched for a few minutes before marking out a few in his head and setting about making the rounds. He first stopped by the kid he had noticed before, the one who still hadn’t managed to place a second foot on the tree yet. The genin crouched down beside the younger ninja and helped him back to his feet.

“How’s it going kid?”
Oyushi asked with genuine concern.
“Not so good…”
The kid replied sheepishly.
“Hey, don’t worry buddy. You wouldn’t believe how long this took me to get. I didn’t get it for a whole week and I pretty much only trained this, now look at me.”
He lied, hoping it would pick the little guy’s spirits up. His plan worked as the student immediately brightened at the thought that he could take ages at this and still be a highly successful shinobi. With that he made another attempt, and failed just as badly as every time before. Oyushi halted him and tried to give some advice.
“Don’t rush it. Take your time to create a really nice chakra layer first. Then put up your first foot. Pause, make sure that the layer is still there and still strong. Then try to make it seep into the tree a little and once you’re sure you have that ok try to bring up the second foot then. Take your time and I think you might do better.”

Moving on around the circle he gave tips here and there, saving the kid who was doing pretty well until last. He strolled over, watching the kid walk quickly up the tree and out on to a branch like he had. The kid dropped back down and Oyushi spoke up.
“You’re doing pretty good there kid. I have to say I’m impressed.”
She looked happy at the praise and grinned up at her elder.
“Yeah my big brother has been teaching me that for a while.”
Oyushi nodded, looking behind himself at the clearing without turning his head, using his dojutsu to asses the room spare in the area.
“Are you ready for the next step up?”
He asked, and when the little girl replied positively Oyushi turned to face into the center of the clearing.

His hands flew through a series of seals and created a wide, roughly waist deep hole in the ground. His hands continued to move and soon he spewed forth a fountain of water to fill the hole and turn it into a pool.
“Here, try doing the same thing but on the water there. It’s pretty much the same except that instead of letting the chakra seep into the water you want to keep a solid platform of it on top while keeping the bottom of the chakra layer nice and fluid. That way as the water moves and shifts the bottom of your chakra will move with it and your feet will stay steady on top. Go have a try but be careful because that water is going to be pretty cold.”
He warned before she dashed off to give it a try.

Oyushi swung back by the kid who’d been having lots of trouble and could see him anywhere. His eyes flare with bright glow as he expanded the range of his vision, still not seeing the little guy anywhere. Oyushi frowned and wondered where he’d got off to. He really hoped the kid hadn’t run off somewhere because he was embarrassed or something. Then he heard one of the students yell sensei from above him somewhere. Wondering what it was, the Onigami directed his attention upwards without moving his head. When he saw the struggling kid from before most of the way up the tree he was so shocked he snapped his head up to take a better look.
“Ay! Nice work kid!”
He exclaimed as the youngster dashed on down the tree to join him by the ground, a beaming grin on his face.

The lesson continued in much the same fashion for a couple more hours with steadily more and more children joining the pool he had created and gingerly trying to get out onto the surface of the water without falling under. A few fell into the pool and had to run back to class to dry off and stay warm but most of them were cautious enough to stay out of the freezing pool. Eventually however their time was up and Oyushi rounded up the kids, checked his head count and shuffled them off back to the class room. When they arrived they all bid him farewell before the little boy from earlier who had been struggling came up to him.
Thanks. You’re a good teacher Oyushi-sensei. You should come teach us again sometime.
He offered and Oyushi smiled.
“Yeah I’ll see kid. I’m off to the chunin exams in a couple of days, but I’ll see if I can come back for a lesson tomorrow. No promises.”
He replied before giving the class a wave and heading off towards the Yukikage tower.