>>5256057You sit through the class, bored, as your instructor begins going through the basics of zanjutsu and wielding a zanpakuto. It was all stuff you’d heard before from your father, but you still keep an ear out, just in case he mentioned something your father had missed or skipped over, on account of his infrequent use of the art.
You find yourself disappointed by the time the class is over, realising now that you would only be going through the very basics, at least for the time being. You stand, cracking your neck before you run your hand through your hair, and walk down the aisle to the door, jerking your head towards it as you pass Tsukuya and look at her.
“Wha-“ She began to ask, both incensed at the way you were addressing her and confused as to why, before you interrupt her.
“You wanted to train, right? Come on then. Haven’t got all day.” You say simply, before turning and walking away. A moment passes, the room being filled by only the sound of your footsteps, before you hear her scrambling to get up behind you. You smile.
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You stand across from Tsukuya, staring her down. “So, how’dya wanna do this?” You ask.
She simply stares at you, raising an eyebrow. “Isn’t it obvious?” She asks, before rushing you.
You…
>Fight aggressively, focusing on strength and raw power>Take an evasive approach that uses your speed and shunpo>Fight defensively, focusing on your technical skill to try and beat her in a war of attrition