Training field 1

Nodded a bit, accepting the scrolls from his teacher. He'd heard about Konohagakure, about how great of a nation it was, but he'd never experienced such a thing. The other nation was a bit foreign to him, but it didn't matter really.

"Thanks Sensei! Should I just begin reading these then?"

"Take which ever you want Hiro. Be sure to study it thoroughly. Fuinjutsu and Fire based Ninjutsu is something to disregard your patience with." Hachigai yawn before standing up and stretching.
"The same goes for you Miro. Don't rush things, or else you run the risk of injuring yourself and with the information I was given from the higher ups, a squad down is the last thing we need." Patting Junin on the shoulder Hachigai lead him back over to the pond in order to instruct him on other water walking based training methods to improve his chakra capacity.

Thought for a moment. -What would be the best course of action for me to progress?- He pondered, looking at each individual scroll. Sure, he definitely wanted to progress in his family techniques, but he also wanted to be an all around fighter. With this in mind, he'd pick up a couple of the fuinjutsu scrolls, seeing as no one else here studied it anyways, and also the Konohagakure scroll.

"I think these will do me just fine for now. I assume The Konohagakure is the scroll containing fire style?" He questioned, as he opened one of the first Fuinjutsu scrolls.

Hearing Hiro speak Hachigai turned away from Junin for a moment.
"Yeah....I believe it's just a few low ranking techniques. Was a pain to collect honestly. But it wasn't serving me any good." For a moment he turned back to Junin correcting the stance he was forcing the boy to hold. One leg on the water, a Kunai on the tip of each finger and a leaf on his nose. A small dark chuckle could be heard but he'd never admit it was him. It came off far to menacing to admit that, but boy was watching the young genin struggle funny.
"Speaking of that content. If you go to working on the Fuinjutsu let me know. I'm by no means a capable practitioner. But I do know a few of those seal, so I should be able to help you with the simply stuff. Though I doubt you end up needing it."

Miro takes the kenjutsu book and gazes out across the training field to find the perfect tree. A good circumference log, and wide green canopy flowing in the wind, providing shade on this scorcher of a day. Hemakes his way over to a tree near the entrance on the field, "Ah! Perfect." He sits and begins reading the book in the shade.

"Since you're offering, I'll go ahead and start on my fuinjutsu training." He said, looking towards the first paragraph on the scroll. It appeared to be a rather basic technique. It has a simple use, like storing food, water, or weaponry. "I believe I'll start with this...Basic sealing! Seems pretty easy." He stated, as he reached into his pack, pulling out some paper, and a writing utensil.

"Alright, I assume I just copy this seal, and channel chakra then, right?" He questioned, as he began doing just that. The young Uzumaki would slowly begin to copy the seal found in the scroll, over towards his own paper. Taking time to pay attention to the detail, making sure he got everything perfect. "Alright, so I just sit this here and....channel chakra?" He once again questioned, placing one of his kunai on the sheet of paper. The young boy definitely had quite the apptitude for techniques such as this, even if he hadn't realized it yet.

As his chakra began to pour into the paper, the seal would begin to glow, and with that, a puff of smoke would appear around his kunai. Once it had dissipated, the kunai seemed to have disappeared. "I uhh...I think I got it."

Hachigai wanted to dead pan, more so than his neutral expression would allow. "That took me two weeks...." He mumbled under his breath. Sealing was normally a complicated art that require plenty of practice, mainly do to caligraphy. Yet this kid nailed it in one. Maybe that was the Uzumaki curse. Born to be gifted and hated for it.
"Okay, so now I want you to read ahead. The storage scroll is a ninja art I think everyone should know before making Chunin. But with some mild tweaks they can also be used in combat. Altering it in a few key places will allow things like shrapnel bombs, Kunai Launchers and the like. Even sealing poison smoke. That's where the headaches begin. I believe it took me a few hundred attemps and setting an apartment on fire to create my two variations. So I stress being careful."

As Miro flipped open the book to the index a few styles where laid out before him.

Saku-Ryu: The Kenjutsu style focus on balance and the center of gravity. Using wide slashes and forward momentum to limit the movement of enemies. The style was focus on Katana's and Dai-Katana's.

Narabi Choukou: This particular style was based on using short weapons like Tanto's or simple Kunai. It's style was formed around quick dashes to slash or pierce enemies. Relying heavily on speed and foot work for both it's offensive and defensive maneuvers. Using the speed to enter the opponents guard, then to quickly attack vitals or joints. The defense being foot work to manevur your way back out to prepare for another dashing action.

Tsuin Ira: The third Kenjutsu style relied on Tanto or other short blades similar to the first. It's foot work being the most important. Using fluid movement to dance around enemy's. The focus on foot work and changing of blade grip was it's most important aspects and had many pages dedicated to just the two. It was equal parts offensive and defensive, allowing the user to shift position and chamge up their strikes with ease. Or so the book said.

Finally there was Tetsu Ryu, a style similar to the first in weapon choice. The practice was more traditional in stance, using both overhead and side strikes, relying on power and percision. It's defense being less flexible more more focused on stopping powerful strike in their wake.

Miro begins reading about the Tsuin Ira, a more flowlike style, fitting for something he had planned in his head, after finishing the section on Tusin Ira, he goes through some handsigns, bites his thumb and mumbles "Sanguine blade jutsu!"and immediately begins working on a fighting style similar to that he read about, flowing, almost dancing around the log he was using to train. He managed to get tripped up more than he would have liked, but that didnt stop him, he remained diligent and focused no matter how many times his flow was broken.

-I wonder what would happen if I tried channeling chakra into this, maybe even lightning chakra?- Miro thought, as his footwork was starting to get better, maybe he could adapt this into some sort of electrical technique, as if he were a strike of lightning himself, zapping around his opponent and striking at every opening.

Could once again be seen nodding, a light smirk on his face. The young boy knew he had talent, and that excited him. As far as he knew, the Uzumaki's that'd migrated to this village was the last of them, and he knew he'd be the one to carry on his clan's legacy. "Yeah, I'll definitely read ahead. I'm...excited to see what i'll be able to accomplish." He murmured, taking a seat against one of the training logs, and beginning to focus intently on the next few chapters. These chapters were covering what had been described as an alteration to the storage scroll he'd recently learned.

"Mm, this is definitely some interesting stuff...It's just as sensei said. With a few alterations, I should be able to use this in combat....pretty effectively." He began whispering to himself, taking mental notes of each and everything he'd read. One particular part stood out to him though. "This is the second level of the Storage Seal and while more complex than it's predecessor it is still one of the most basic seals. Every Storage seal can be further modified by the use of Modification Seals..." He read aloud, smirking a bit at this passage.

The young prodigy continued to read on, thinking about all the possibilities. He already knew he was able to seal solids within the scroll, or at least small weaponry. Perhaps he'd be able to begin sealing liquids, along with gases...and maybe eventually even energy? Heck, he could even create a small propolision seal, which he could utilize in combat. He was definitely beginning to understand why his clan was feared, and he'd definitely put it to good use.

Seeing the young uzumaki smirk, Hachigai assumed it was best to leave the boy to his devices. It was always best to allow one to get absorbed in their own studies with out interruption. He got up and began walking around the training field, a nervous pace about him. Watching Junin trying to pull of the chakra exercise, Miro stumbling around the trunk he was practicing on. He'd have to figure something out to help those two along. Hiro was taking to Fuinjutsu like a fish to water, he'd need to find something similar for the other two in order to keep the team balanced.

Miro seemed keen on using the Sanguine Blade in combat, perhaps uninterested in other bloodline options. Junin also seemed focused on using a blade and chakra was limiting him when it came to clan techniques. So that would have to take priority over all else first before he could push him forward. Hachigai began to pick at his hands as he ran through possibilities for the three, unable to come to any conclusions. When he was trained In Kusa they where practically given rolse. Kusa worked as bounty hunters primarily so each team had their position well thought out when they were assigned. Abyss was different. Their ninja program was new, their numbers limited. They preferred to produce power houses like the Sannin rather than cohesive groups. However the strength of the group was very important in the early development of a shinobi.

"Not to interrupt, but have you three given team tactics any thought?"

The Young Uzumaki seemed a bit lost in thought. It's not as if he was attempting to ignore his sensei so that he could continue training on his own, but simply just didn't hear him while he continues to scan the next chapter labeled -Basic Summon-. " Rather than creating a seal, the user writes the kanji for “Summon” then proceed to place it on top of the Storage Formula. This is one of the basic building blocks of any fuinjutsu specialist’s technique list and is often the second technique any budding seal master learns following the Storage Formula. When either chakra or life force is poured into this seal, a D-rank amount of either, the item stored within the Storage Formula is summoned at D-rank speeds." This was definitely an interesting technique, and it was similar to what his sensei had mentioned.

The simplicity of the skill had him stumped for a bit. How could techniques like this be this easy...? Why was his clan destroyed for being able to do this? In his mind Fuinjutsu didn't seem that hard, or not as of yet anyways. The material that'd been presented in front of him was rather basic, and seemed as if even an academy student would be able to produce results. "I think I understand this next one as well, or at least, at a D ranked level." He stated, bringing out his supplies once more, sitting them in front of him, he'd begin. Hiro brought out his pen, dipping it in a bit of ink, before writing the Kanji for summoning. This was soon followed by him carefully drawing the seal on top of it.

"Okay, so now I can just seal something inside, and when I channel chakra to it, it should thrust outwards?" He questioned, doing just that. Hiro could be seen sealing a shuriken inside, and once completed, would pick up the scroll. Now, holding it outwards, and towards a training log, he'd begin to pour chakra into it, activating the jutsu! What would he see once the smoke had dissipated? Who knew.

"We've never really talked about strategy if thats what you mean, luckilly we havent been in such a situation that would require us to be 100% coordinated, yet." Miro answered as he was slicing the log, at this point it was mostly a pile of wood chips and sawdust littered around a thin stick, somehow having not fallen over.

-Hmm, my footwork is rather good for now i suppose. Surely knowing some other abilities would do nothing but help. I think i'm gonna do super hard research tonight and try to find something interesting that the Chishio are capable of.- Miro thought to himself as he sat there once more playing with a... puddle? of blood. Attempting to manipulate it into spikes, almost senbon-like, he would throw them at another log, seeing as how the one he was using is basically a toothpick at this point. as the senbon stuck the log, they released back into loose liquid. "Ah, maybe I should focus on keeping the blood in whatever shape i desire, as I can with the sword.." Miro would turn to the sensei, "So, team tactics you say?"

Hachigai walked over and placed a hand on Miro's shoulder.
"I suggest you do, Sendon should work similarly to the Sanguine blade. If I understand theory. Try using less chakra. You make it too dense it'll probably shatter. I have a jutsu that makes poison based senbon if you want the notes for it. It's a water based technique. But using your blood release mimicking it should be easy enough." At this point Hachigai looked over to watch Shuriken shoot from Hiro's scroll into the ground below it with a minor thud.
"But yes, team tactics will probably be needed in the future. The Lock Ninja you three brought in has given up information about spies with in the village. That's how they knew your delivery route for the medical supplies. He's given us a drop off point and I was going to recommend you three to handle it. However, the team needs a bit more refinement. I'd hate to underestimate you three given your last mission. But Lock Ninja specialize in espionage. Screwing this up could only make matters worse here I'm afraid."

"I'll gladly attempt to use that jutsu. And I am psyched for this mission, Lets spend the rest of this training day working as a team and getting ready for sticky situations."

Sighed a bit as the shuriken hit the ground. He was sure he knew exactly what would make it propel itself outwards, but maybe he miscalculated something? He wasn't sure, but he'd definitely need to continue working on it.

"Oh, uh...right. Sure, I'm down for some team work outs." He stated, slowly pushing himself up from his location, pocketing his reading material for now.

"For now just think about what role you want to play, and what role you think your comrades would serve well. We have a few days before the mission will begin. So as long as we are able to nail in a few formations and tactics you should be fine. You're quick learners, so it appears." Hachigai pulls out his personal note book flipping to a section regulated for his poison Jutsu.
"So this technique is technically a B-rank. But that's just due to the trouble of using the poison in conjunction with it. I'd say it would be a C-Rank if you practiced it in a similar regard. But the basic formation shouldn't be no higher than E." He hands the notebook over to Miro.
"The first paragraph is basic shape forming. I started with creating them out of body. Before learning to due it internally and firing them out. Hopefully this will help."
Hachigai turned to Hiro, his tired dead eyes locking with the boy.
"You held the scroll the wrong way...."

Miro eagerly grabs the book, "I can study this at night, as for our roles... I'm gonna probably be close up in the action, occasionally i can have an advantage at range, but my strength is definitely being in the heat."

"Yeah...makes sense. I'd be more supportive with the ability to fight hand to hand, as well as use the fuinjutsu I learn to set traps for our opposition." He stated, making his way over towards the others. He knew he was a capable fighter in most regards, but he believed his talents were better used in support of the others.

"So, what kind of team training are we going through?"

Hachigai looked back over to Junin who was still struggling.
"First things first is deciding positions in strengths. Miro likes being in the heat of battle and can possibly fight at range once he has a few more jutsu. So he'd probably be best suited for a midrange fighter. Giving your elements and fuinjutsu interest it's a smart call to keep you on the back line Hiro. Fire and Water can both provide good cover fire. Given Junin's weapon of choice and eventual potential of his bloodline, he'd probably be best served as a frontline fighter. Although he's not capable yet I've heard of Iron-release users basically becoming unstoppable juggernauts...................Though he's pretty far from that at the moment. But I suppose getting him used to being in that line of danger is best early. I'd hate to break his concentration, so what do you guys think. If you where to coordinate the team on your own accord. What roles would each serve and how'd you have them specialize."

"I think it would be fine to have Junin in the front lines, with me providing support and disruption from my position, as well as support to both of us from Hiro, It honestly sounds like a solid formation. As for specialization, I cant speak for those two but I would like to have my entire combat style flow as if it were a coursing river, I suppose I'd be strong at weaving in and out of close and mid-range. Charge forward for a few hits, followed up by dipping out and throwing in some senbon for disruption would be a sound combo, especially if I get that poison jutsu down. All the while, the enemy would also have Junin in their face to deal with, as well as anticipating what our 'support' is capable of and what he is up to at any given moment. I honestly believe we are one of the top tier teams from our round on graduates, If we refine this, we will truly be unstoppable." Miro sat and pondered every possible use for the squads strengths. The front-mid-back formation seems like an alright idea, maybe even Junin and himself close rage with mid to long range Hiro? Maybe Junin in the front gaining double support from Miro ad Hiro from mid range, always making sure his back is watched and no funny business gets sprung on him. No matter the formation, Miro was 100% confident that himself and his comrades would be able to overcome any obstacle.

"Yeah, I agree with Miro. Obviously we'd need more than a single formation for each given situation, but for our base, it'd definitely be the same. Junin in the front providing a distraction, along with Miro supporting him. I'd like to use my intellect to provide traps and such for us to fall back, luring them into a bad situation. All in all though, we'd need to be battle tested. As for specializations? I want to be someone that is tactical, someone that uses his clan techniques to the fullest. We're feared for a reason, and I plan to show everyone why that is." He stated, a light smirk across his face. He knew what strengths and weaknesses each of his team mates had, and frankly, it didn't matter. Hiro was confident in his own ability to preform, which translated into confidence in his team mates as well.

"But yeah, we definitely have a well rounded team, and we should be able to create a myriad of formations based on our individual skill levels.

"Next matter of business. In the book I gave Miro is a few simple Fuinjutsu. A poison gas bomb, based off the Storage seal. With two variation one for pressure release, one for activation. A wire trap that is very similar. You're free to them Hiro. The next question is Miro. Do you intend to use the actual poison with those techniques or merely use the transformation notes. Because although I'd like to pass my jutsu down I must warn you to get the most out of them you're body will be put under immense pain and stress......I wasn't always this frail and exhausted looking."
Hachigai looked towards the ground at that remembering when he took the poison resistance training too far. Originally designated for assassination and apprehension in his three man cell in Kusa he had to adapt once his team was killed by Iwa. Poison was easy to work with since Wind based Jutsu where hard to find at the time. So he made due, but as deadly as these three could become with it he worried it would be to big of a sacrifice.

Miro noticed an odd look upon senseis face after what he said. "Well, I'm willing to go through what i have to. Using my own blood to poison my enemies sounds incredibly invaluable. Since the wounds they will be taking are from structures of my blood, would that simply be all it took? Landing a slice or sticking them with a senbon? I imagine the poison could flow into their bloodstream from mine just by breaking skin and making blood to blood contact?"

"Alright, I'll take a look at the scrolls when i've finished my other reading material. I definitely welcome any and all knowledge." He said, pocketing his hands and looking off to the side.

Junin was continuing his water walking exercises. While he would have loved to have learned some new ninjutsu, he knew that until his chakra capacity was up to par with the rest of his teammates it would be pointless to even try. So with a new determination, he goes out onto the water one more time and actually manages to balance himself this time. Albeit very shaky, and unable to do anything more than walk yet.