Scarlet Hair and a Fiery Attitude {Open}

The long day of Konohagakure beat on. A fiery hot sun sat high within the cloudless, naked sky. Towering over the hidden village and it's people. The bright hot rays of heat lumbered through the atmosphere and onto the backs of outside civilians. The vicious fire within the sun was the fire that burned within most of the hearts of Konohagakure. Hardy and brilliant, but deadly. Afternoon would be approaching ahead, and soon after the sun would begin to lower itself from the horizon. But that wasn't the time yet. There was still half of a day to burn on. Half of a day to spend on training. One shinobi took advantage of the time she had left of this day to strengthen herself and her body. She stood at the training grounds dressed in her usual attire. Black leggings and a black crop top of flexible fabric hugged her blessed yet slender form. With combat boots to top it off. The kunoichi also possessed brilliant scarlet strands of hair that curtained over her small back.

For the past few weeks this red haired genin had been able to come across two others. They had gained her trust for the time being. As long as they can continue to excite her, she would offer them her strength and fiery attitude. Together the trio became the team of Zero. The ones who will show that genin still had the capability to work together for success, and strive while doing so. Just as long as the fire within her continues to burn. A few others participating within the training grounds scattered around her. Minding their own business with the goal they had set before them.

Get stronger

Grow

Endure

Become the strongest shinobi of all. Something that every ninja would usually want and have their mind set on. Akira included. The red haired genin focused on herself and wouldn't allow her attention to wander over to the others. For a moment her body would be positioned up side down in a hand stand. Her exposed naval would tense as she focused on the strength and balance of her core, along with her arms. Akira held herself as she count down within her thoughts. Making it to thirty seconds before her arms began to quiver. Then her body would move into a back bend. Feeling the burn spread throughout her body as she stretched her muscles. Briefly keeping up with her flexibility. Akira held her position. Enduring and welcoming the burn. As the sensation faded and her body grew used to the stretch, she would allow herself to raise upward back into a standing position. Making her way to an overhang bar to proceed performing some pull ups. Seeking to introduce some burn within her arms.

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The heat in the village today was hot enough to cook an egg on the side walk, at least that’s how it felt to Sai. Even though he grew up in this type of weather it wasent something he enjoyed. Normally he would be somewhere training or just relaxing on someone’s rooftop watching the clouds go by, but today he chose to stay in the house. As he looked out his window he could see people walking around in the heat like it was nothing , just another day. He shook his head, not being able to believe he let the heat stop him from getting stronger. Sai knee he was in a team now, he couldn’t afford to waste days in the house. He had to be able to pull his own weight, cause a team is only as strong as their weakest link.

Sai leaned back in the chair he was sitting in thinking about what should be his next form of training, he was starting to run out of ideas. Sai felt as though he has tried everything and nothing was giving him the push he needed to go past his limits. Sai sat for about ten more minutes losing himself in thought, eventually started to watch as a fly had flown in a got stuck on a cob web inside of Sai home. He found it slightly amazing as the fly struggle to break free but couldn’t. It reminded him of something he had read one time not to long ago , he just couldn’t put his finger on it. Feeling slightly weird for watching the fly go right to his death, he got up and left. 

Sai didn’t want to watch the spider start his meal, that probably would of made Sai kill it. He did gain something from watching it though, a spark of motivation. He made yo husband mind to never be that helpless in his life again. He has seen and heard of to many people struggling to live , Sai refused to Be one of them. He decided he would make his way to the training grounds and figure out what he would do when he’s there. He greeted every welcoming face that greeted him,  even though it felt weird to speak back to strangers who walked passed. His father always told him to speak back when someone’s greeting you no matter who they are.

He arrived to the training grounds Shortly after leaving his home. Upon his arrival he would see his teammate Akira was there working out. Sai couldn’t help but appreciate someone who was dedicated to hard work like he was. One of the main reasons why he likes her as one don his partners. Sai walked over to her with a smile on his face.

“Hey Akira, working hard or hardly working”, Sai said jokingly. He was in a good mood and wanted to spread some positivity, or at least try to.

Tadashi didn't sleep well - or rather, he couldn't. After seeing the state of Konoha by sending 3 Genin: Yoi Yuki, Kizaru Komori, and himself on an S-rank death mission against 3 Jounin, more than capable enough to kill all three of them instantly, it was a miracle that they came back alive. To add more insult to injury, both Yoi and Kizaru were mutilated to near-death by a Missing Ninja- Calin Usuegi. How far had Konoha fallen from its once Golden Age that had competent Chuunin and Jounin who'd fight loyally for their village to a vassal slave province with its honor and pride shattered while simultaneously losing moral? Even when the Hokage, Kinzoku Nazar hosted a grand Chuunin Exam to hopefully rank-up Genin who'd been training rigorously to get stronger, so many Genin chickened out. If that wasn't already telling of the village's current state, perhaps the young shinobi who arrive home in critical condition could sway someone otherwise. Partially due to Konoha's current state was ironically due to the Will of Fire, brainwashing ninja for centuries to commit atrocities in the name of Konoha. It was a correct method to do it, but to kill thousands of men, women, children for over years was just... cruel. Yet, the Will of Fire commended those who perform inhumanities... How far will it be, when the ideology forces innocent citizens to delve into a squalid side of the world for the village's sake? 


"Just because they're correct doesn't mean that they're right." Tadashi sighed while walking towards the training grounds. You can't change the past, so all you can do is move forward. To rebuild Konoha and get its independence meant getting stronger, and the ginger was all for that. In this world, the victorious create tomorrow, and the weak simply follow it. It was a hot day in Konoha, which meant a great day to train. Though, even a fire user like the Namikaze thought it was too hot outside, which is why he wore his black and white jersey zip with gray pants and a redshirt. His odachi was sheathed on his left hip, called Jubaku.

As he arrived at the Training Grounds, he'd instantly spot Snjor and Sai, remembering them from the last time he went to Ichiraku. He also viewed a woman who had red hair, just like him. It was interesting, considering that there were barely people with red hair in Konoha. He decided to jump in and see how they're doing as he walked up to the group with a bright smile. 

"Snjor and Sai, we meet again. How are you guys doing today?" He said in his usual calm voice, happy to see the two again.

Now for the woman, Tadashi tried to suppress a blush as he looked at her. She was beautiful, that was for sure, but he needed to be respectful and kind to others instead of involuntarily gawking. He'd continue while looking at the crimson-haired woman with a smile, "Hello, I believe I have not met before. Nice to meet you, my name is Tadashi Namikaze." He'd perform a small bow in respect, "What's yours?" He'd question with innocent curiosity. "Also, by the way, your hair is like...extremely beautiful."

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Her chin raised towards the hangover bar as she pulled her body towards it. Soft lips part as she let out a breath. Her arms cranked as she performed the pulls. Her mind was cluttered with suffocating thoughts. Thinking back on what Snjor had told her. He believed there was a part of her hiden away. It was cute that he had such high hopes for her, but she didn't like it when people  had expectations. It was so easy to disappoint others. Especially when your not the type to follow other's rules. Will he except her for how she is? Or will he continue searching for that good in her. The good she had no interest in revealing.

Akira would be lost in thoughts as she worked herself into condition. She focused on toning her form. For what she had planned to achieve, she would need strength to be able to endure the stress her plans would put on her muscles. A voice suddenly broke her concentration. At first Akira felt a low simmer of anger bubbling within her hot veins. Her glowing ember eyes turned towards the approaching figure of Sai. As she let the familiarity between the two settle, her rage would subside. Her hands would release the bar as her feet made contact with the dirt underneath. The red haired woman would turn her body towards her partner, just as he made a quirky comment about her working out. Wicked sharp canines would flash themselves as she gave Sai a devious grin, "Would you like to find out darling~" She spoke with a challenging tone.  Thinking about all the ways she could embarrass her poor partner, just as two more figures approached.

"Well well. . . looks like we have some company." Her excited eyes would gaze from her partner Snjor, who seemed to be looking alot better after his rest, and the ginger stranger. "Glad to see you're doing better Snjor." There was a new glint to her eyes. There was something, well someone she wanted to introduce to her team. So far there hadn't been a chance for her to do so, but now that chance has revealed itself. "I'm open for anything of course. There's someone I want you guys to meet though."

While waiting for her partners' response, the stranger would make his way over as well. Not that often that Akira would be involved in such a crowd. Sai and Snjor was the only ones she tend to associate with. Everyone else would become the little she-vixen's temporary entertainment. Her right hand moved to prop against her hip as she leaned her weight to the side. Her ember eyes was obviously not meant to resemble a human's hue, but one of a fox. She allowed her eyes to look the stranger up and down as if sizing him. From what he said, he was no stranger to either of her teammates. Meaning that there was no need for her to be alarm, for the time being. Her head will tilt to the side with curiosity, strands of scarlet fell over her shoulder as she did so. What she did not expect was to be directly complimented by her hair. Something that one of her teammates have also did before, during the first time they met. Akira would wiggle her shoulders as she flashed a devious grin at the ginger newcomer. "Watch out~ I may try to take advantage of you." Her words would let out with a hint of a purr. Some people may try to be respectful around their other friends, but she was no exception. But just to not be too rude, the red hair genin would give a small bow in return. The gesture was not something she was used to. "You may call me Akira, a pleasure to meet you." One thing that was left unspoken was that her hiden weakeness was standing right before her.

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Sai raised an eye at Akira response. He didn’t know if she was challenging him or flirting with him, he wasent good when it came to women. He hoped one day that would change but he would have to get over being shy around them. He didn’t have that problem with Akira though, she had been on his team long enough now for him to be past that. As he was about to give her a response he could see her eyes look past him, just then he heard Snow’s voice. Sai has not seen his rival since he had went crazy and tried to attack them. Sai hadn’t really processed all of what had happened the night before, he was more focused on just one thing. Snow’s bloodlust. 

He never took Snow to be a bloodthirsty type, especially after all their talks of piece and no love. It made him wander what would Akira look like if she went in a rage, he immediately stop himself. He didn’t need to have those negative thoughts in his head, they were his team mates after all. The part of his that craved war and death was becoming stronger every day. Sai didn’t mind though , he welcomed those feelings. Anything that would help make him stronger mentally and physically. He knew one day if he to had to cut ties to progress in strength, but for now having friends he cared about was something good.

“Well well someone looks well rested”, Sai said to Snow as he approached. He herd as Snow asked what they were working on today, “ just got here, but I’m down for whatever”, Sai said in response. Sai was having problems thinking of new ways to train anyway. There wasent a better way to train than with strong friends. A couple moments later another arrived. This time being someone Sai had meet with Snow. The boy approaching was Tadashi. 

It took Sai a moment to remember where he meet him at, but then remembered the crowed ramen shop they all were in. As he approached Sai and his team he greeted them, not one to be rude Sai responded. “ hey Tadashi, what brings you here”. Sai said. Realizing how stupid his question was due to them being in the training grounds, he called himself stupid in his head while maintaining a smile on his face, awaiting a response. Sai didn’t know how strong Tadashi was , hopefully he would get to see something today.

Snow was surprised to see so many people in the training grounds that day, so many ninjas with only the goal getting stronger in mind populated almost every corner of the training grounds. Snow realized that he was followed by another ninja looking to better himself by tempering his skills within the hot fire that was training with Snow and his teammates. While he wasn't entirely sure how strong his teammate Saizou was, he knew for a fact how strong Akira was. When it came to the red haired Genin, soon to be Chuunin, he also had a decent idea of how strong this individual was. Snow turned around after asking his group what their plans were for that day, to greet the newcomer to the team's meeting.

After quickly greeting both Sai and Snow together, he focused in on Akira and complimented her hair, similar to how Snow himself met Akira deep in the forest when they had their first spar. Snow couldn't help but to chuckle when Tadashi showed obvious signs of being smitten with his admittedly beautiful teammate. Snow waited for the two to commence their greetings of each other, then he would ask his question of what they would be training on that day. "I think we should work on our combat skills in real time speed. I do know, however, that Tadashi is faster than any of us, so maybe you can guide some training. These are only suggestions, please do offer any thoughts you may have." Snow would cease his speaking and look to Akira.

"Do you have any thoughts?" He would look to her with his signature smile and calm facial expression, while he was still seeing the goodness inside of her, he didn't want to push her good soul into hiding by being overwhelming. So he was subtle, and just wanted to be kind to his teammate, and friend.
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Tadashi froze as the crimson-haired woman replied to him; was she hitting on him or something, or was it just her casual behavior. If it was either of those options, it still wouldn't make a difference. This was one of the few times in his life that the ginger would be close and actively conversing with a woman this beautiful...so he didn't act the most rational way. This time, he couldn't suppress his rose-tinted blush, complimenting his crimson hair at that moment. The Namikaze tried to cover his blush with his left hand, but to no avail as most likely, anyone who looked at it could see his feeble attempt to cover his embarrassment. He struggled to say any words, but eventually, something came out, "U-um, p-please don't, I'm sure people would see that as a crime or something... It is a pleasure to meet you too, Miss Akira..." 

Then Snjor would reply with a snickering expression and chuckle at Tadashi's predicament, slightly annoying the ginger. "Dammit Snjor!" The ginger thought, regaining his composure. Tadashi would turn to Saizou as he'd listen attentively to what the inky-haired Uchiha had to say. The ginger smirked the Uchiha, full of resolve for what he wanted to do at the Training Grounds, "Train! I want to- no, I need to get stronger for a multitude of reasons. How about you, Saizou? You want to get stronger too?" He replied along with giving Saizou an intense gaze as if judging his "want" to become stronger. He'd only cast the gaze for a few moments before reverting to Tadashi's original, calmer expression. A few seconds would pass before Snjor came up with an idea for what the group would precisely practice on, "I think we should work on our combat skills in real-time speed. I do know, however, that Tadashi is faster than any of us, so maybe you can guide some training. These are only suggestions, please do offer any thoughts you may have." The Yuki said. 

Tadashi raised an eyebrow at Snjor's statement, "I'm faster than them?!" The ginger questioned in his thoughts. It made sense since when sensing the three of their chakra potencies via chakra sensory, it was evident that their chakra was about that of the usual Academy Students that just graduated to Genin. Tadashi could then estimate that their speeds would be at least, slightly above average to graduating Academy Students. The Namikaze, however, had more time to go on missions, invasions, and train longer than the three of them, so it was natural. What was interesting, was that only a year ago, was he at their levels; so he was glad to make some progress over the past months. "Is that so?" He replied to Snjor's statement modestly. 

Tadashi was keen on hearing Akira's answer to what the group would do, as he was fine with everything the group had in store for training. 

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Akira was not very surprised when she heard Snjor's little chuckle. She instantly understood his reasonings. When it had been their first encounter, Snjor was also a little nervous around her. But quickly her teammate had grown used to her presence as well as the genin's pervertive comments. Snjor was rarely phased by Akira's little immature slurs. But oh may~ the way this new Tadashi guy blushed underneath her words drove the adrenaline through her veins. Just like the first time she had met Sai, her presence drove the poor genin at the edge of his stool while he was trying to enjoy his ramen. She never understood why some people could be so shy when it came to flirtatious behavior, but she lived for it. It would remind her of how she felt squirmy on the inside when she was around other red heads. The foxy woman held some sort of attraction to fire, and the different pigments of crimson. Now she was accompanied within the training grounds by not just one, but two gingers. She'll have to do her best to behavior herself.

Akira purred like a kitten as she listened to Tadashi's stuttering response to her pervy comment. The fiesty kunoichi would give the newcomer a sly wink and add a little more of a push to his reaction. "Don't worry, I'll come after you later~" Her words would sound soft and alluring. Wondering to herself what type of reaction she would get now, if any at all. She was already marveling over the precious blushing.

The kunoichi would then turn her eyes towards her other two teammates. Making the decision to give the newcomer a break from her inappropriate behavior. They spoke of training together in combat. She was a little interested in Snjor's response of Tadashi being faster then all of them. No doubt he could cause alot of excitment for her if she was to spar him. Maybe a little too much excitment. Akira shouldn't be taking too much advantage over her body though. And depending on how much stronger the newcomer was, she shouldn't push her luck. Deep down though, Akira knew she would desire to experience the fire that ran through his veins at some point. In the past she had felt the rage Snjor could give her and she loved it. It was so exciting to see another in such raw action. To feel the pain one could deliver.

"I agree with Snjor. Our differences in speed would make it difficult for us to train together, unless we suppress ourselves to match with our partner." Akira shared her opinion in the discussion. "And if the other would allow it, they can help assist in providing tips for improvement." Her ember eyes would observe the three to see what their next move will be. Just then the red haired woman would shift her weight to the left side as something pushed it's way to the right of her shin. A fuzzy snout would appear from beside her, along with the body of a 2.5 foot tall fox. The fox possessed fluff of a blond and ginger mixture, large alert ears, and an adorable sly tail. Gold brackets would decorate the mammal's front legs and along the tail. Feather and bead ornaments announced an indie like beauty to the fox. Pyro had briefly been relaxing within a sun bath off within a distance while Akira had been training. But now as the afternoon grew on and several other strangers accompanied the training grounds, Akira's familiar felt the need to introduce herself. This had been what Akira was trying to mention earlier about wanting to introduce someone to the team, yet as the fox approached the crowd. Akira would let it be a normal unannounced encounter.

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Sai wasent a big fan of group fights when in a sparring setting, he wanted to take advantage of a non life or death situation and be put on the spot light. When Snow had bought up all of them sparring together Sai wasent a fan of it, but after Snow spoke about them being slower than Tadashi a fury rose in Sai. Sai didnt have any sensory type tech so he couldnt tell how strong tadashi was, but for Snow to say he faster than all of us was enough for Sai to believe it. He hated being told that he wasent stronger or faster than someone, unless the gap in power is to huge to overcome.

 Matching the intense gaze that Tadashi gave him, Sai responded." Hell yea, i been needed someone to test my speed on, since i believe im the second if not the first fasts person here", Sai said looking at both Snow and Tadeshi. Sai waasent the one to back down from a challenge, in fact he was the type to get more in your face after you challenge him.

He listen as Akira agreed with Snow, it kind of excited Snow. If both of his team mates though tadashi was the fastest one here , than it would be a perfect opportunity to test his speed. Sai looked at the three people around him wandering where he stands in power amongst them. He was starting to get flustered worrying about it. Just then a little animal came out from behind Akira legs, Sai thought it was her pet.

"Ouuu cool looking animal you got there Akira, where'd ya get it ", he said as he crouch down, rying to get the animal to come to him so he could pet it. He wasent big on animals but since it was his partners he might as well be friendly with it.