Speed Training [SC, P]

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The following is a training post for the following SC:

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The importance of speed in a shinobi's life could not be understated. Even for those who undervalued the asset or were simply unable to replicate it to a satisfactory degree, the benefits were still blatantly apparent. Those who were quick on their feet and able to rapidly close distances had a distinct advantage that could not be denied. Of course, speed was not everything, but at the same time, it was definitely no small thing. To most shinobi, the advantage having such speed conferred would have been enough to motivate oneself to train their bodies in the art of swift movement and hone one's reflexes to be able to react with split second timing that such speed demanded. Of course, this was not the case for Suzaku. Though intelligent in his own right, the youth did not think about such fruits as he raced through the forest, his legs ached with that all too familiar acid like burn. The boy's breath came in heavy yet rapid cycles. He had to move faster!

One had to wonder, if the boy wasn't doing this with the aim of training his body then what was the true purpose of this seemingly strenous activity? Suzaku's eyes widened as he heard the eerie laughter echoing through the trees. There was no doubt in the boy's mind; he was being followed!

"Fuck fuck fuck!"

He'd gasp as he forced his legs to pump harder, each push off the ground more forceful than the last as his calves cried out in protest. The laughter only grew louder despite the speed at which Suzaku moved. Weaving in and out of trees, pushing his reaction times to the limit, Suzaku found himself straining to maintain his speed and keep himself from slamming face first into one of the sturdy trunks of the aged trees that made up the infrastructure of this particular neck of the woods. "Suuuzaaaakuuuu!" The voice called out, a small fit of giggles following the rather unnerving enunciation of the raven haired youth's name. He'd swallow hard as he felt his own legs beginning to fatigue.

"Crap..."

His voice came in an exhausted exhale as he began to slow, his body eventually slowing to a trot until he found a tree to lean against, his left hand extended outward, palm pressed against the scratch bark, ignoring the uncomfortable sensation as his heavy breathing devolved into a coughing fit, sputum building in his throat and eventually rising as he expectorated the yellow, viscus fluid, spitting on the ground before him. He could hear light, yet rapid footsteps now approaching. Suzaku's eyes widened and his legs began to move again in spite of his exhausted state. The amount of mental and physical stamina it took to push on was something that Suzaku had always thought was beyond him, yet he moved, though much slower than he had been earlier. The footsteps still approached. "Suuuuuzaaaaaakuuuu! I seeeeee yooooouuuuu!" The voice called out from behind the youth, more laughter following. It sent a chill down the genin's spine and filled him with an ice cold terror that reflected clear as day in his amber hues. He didn't dare look back. No, he continued to push on, his body aching all over, legs paradoxically moving despite their reluctance to do so.

Suddenly, Suzaku would stop again, his body bending forward, hands finding his knees as he tried to catch his breath. He couldn't keep going like this. He was too tired, his body not used to the strenuous exercise.

"I give up..."

As soon as the words were spoken two small children seemed to appear on either side of his flanks, a girl and a boy. "Ha! We caught you!"The boy would say triumphantly. The little girl giggled, hopping up and down excitedly. "That means I'm not it anymore!" The boy huffed as he crossed his arms. "I hate being it..." He'd grumble, his mood seeming to change rather quickly.

"Well then you shouldn't be the first one to get caught..."

Admittedly Suzaku was frustrated that the two small children had managed to catch him so quickly. That frustration did well to blind the boy to his improvement both in speed and stamina. All he could really focus on was his failure to outrun the children. They were freakishly fast, the both of them. "If you didn't smoke so much, you wouldn't be so out of breath." The girl would say after a moment, noticing how Suzaku was still gasping for air.

"I'm fine..."

Suzaku would gruffly retort, his eyes narrowing a bit. He knew she had a point, but he didn't need it pointed out to him.

"If you want another round then Kenji better go count. I gotta leave soon."

With that the boy quickly took off running toward the nearest tree, placing his forhead against the bark as he covered his eyes with his hands, his count beginning and progressing rapidly. With that the girl and Suzaku were off, racing through the forest to put as much distance between them and the boy.