Kunai, Kunai, Kunai
A typical day at ECII training
Souza is tired. Tired of his Master's bs, that is. He stopped voicing his complaint after the 100th kunai killed, although Souza never stopped rolling his eyes everytime the Master gives them 900 koban to reset the time gate. Sometimes he's tempted to throw the koban back at the Master but he always stops himself halfway, knowing the Master will just hand it to Kikkou.
And one does not give things to Kikkou and expect any decent reaction.
Souza raises his blade with dead precision and slashes the kunai, then proceeds to covers his ears as fast as possible before Yasusada screams at the top of his lungs like a banshee as he bulldozes the kunai. He keeps stabbing even when the thing is dead. Souza makes a mental note to bring earplugs next time.
"Unfairrrr," Kashuu whines and glares as Yasusada gets the MVP role, again. "When will it be my turn next?"
"After me," Kasen replies without pause, though he too glares at their crazed member. "Yamatonokami should hurry up."
"You should be banned from being leader," Kashuu snips. "You suck at finding kunais. All you get are keys. And Master hates keys."
"Stop squabling," Hachisuka cuts them both.
Ah, Souza thinks, bless Hachisuka and his sane development post kiwame journey. Souza lets Hachisuka stand next to his side. "I can't wait until you're leader again."
"That's gonna be around another 500 kunais," Hachisuka makes a face, as though the idea itself makes him sick. "Why are we doing this again?"
Souza was a second away from a sarcastic reply when they reach a dead end. Ah, times up, if judging by the glowing light appearing on their persons. The Master greets them back, delighted as Yasusada runs to her and reports that they killed all the kunais this time. A significant step forward before their reach their training goal. The Master pats Yasusada's head, then laughs at Kikkou's expectant look, Kashuu's pout, and Kasen's disapproving look at favoritism (not directed towards him). The three get a pat as well.
"Love, I guess," Souza replies as an off comment.
Hachisuka looks at Souza and offers a teasing smile. "Wanna get a headpat as well?"
Souza snorts, though the smile that forms in his face is genuine. "No thank you. I can wait."















