#24. Smart Kids

Osata and Sanjo are walking together down a hallway. Osata is reading a book and Sanjo is writing in one. They both seem to be focused on those things as the maneuver through the Dorm.

Osata catches a ball flying towards Sanjo's head, then tosses it back over his shoulder, "careful Ushiku and Takaharu"

Ushiku is standing with Takaharu catches it,"whatever"

We see them on Red floor now passing through.

Sanjo says,"duck", as Osata ducks a kick swings over his head.

 As they keep walking Osata says, "good form Yuasa, excuse us Kurayoshi."

Yuasa and Kurayoshi looking at the two walk on. 

Yuasa, "uhm, thanks."

Kurayoshi puts her in a headlock, "focus girl!

Are you boy crazy?"

Yuasa trying to get free,"no, of course not!"

Osata takes his book away from his face, "Sanjo, what in the world are you writing, isn't that more my thing?"

Sanjo stops writing, "well, i had a crazy idea to make like a first year stat book."

Osata, "Stats book?"

Sanjo, "well yeah, an account of everyone's abilities and progress until we graduate"

They are passing Kishi resting against a wall on the green class floor of the dorm.

Sanjo, "yeah I'm gonna gather all the intel from interactive classes and on down down. Like when people are sparring or whatever."

Kumo notices the two pass him by.

Osata, "interesting but to what end?"

Sanjo, "well, not quite sure.I am going to calculate their offense,defense,over all intellect and fighting intellect as well as when we start learning Saino. Now that's when it'll get interesting"

Kumo then approaches from behind and wraps his arms around them,"When what will get interesting? You guys doing a year book or something?"

Osata,"no we aren't doing a year book"

Sanjo removing Kumo's arm, "well if we do one we'll be sure to label you as the class clown."

Kumo does a back flip and bows, at your service."

They keep walking leaving him behind.

Sanjo, "well what do you think?"

They are now outside as Osata answers, "I think it is a good idea, you've always been good at assessing abilities. Yore the on your feet thinker, I myself have to plane things out before hand."

voice from in front of them, "hello friend Osata and friend Sanjo."

Sanjo, "i swear Shinko, you are one of the only three students that can sneak up on us."

Shinko, "bows, I am sorry. How are you doing?"

Osata, "it is not a bother,just a testament to your skill. We're fine to answer your question."

Shinko is about to speak when she is interrupted by a voice from behind Osata and Sanjo, "She is gonna train with me, what are you guys doing?"

Sanjo, "Jiyu, here's one of the other few rare three. Train huh?"

Osata hands the book to Sanjo, "we're busy, don't let us hold you from training."

Jiyu, "what's that book, You writing something Sanjo?"

Sanjo, "you'r not gonna leave us alone til you find out huh?"

Jiyu giving a thumbs up. "nope"

a few moments later they are near a bench with Sanjo sitting on the back,Shinko on the seat and Jiyu standing looking on the book and Osata waiting.

Sanjo, "well?"

Jiyu stops looks up , "i'll be right back"

he uses mabakata and leaves

Sanjo still sitting, "you know him being the only first year that can do that is pretty annoying."

Osata, "agreed."

A little while later Jiyu returns approaching with Kohoku of Red Class, Kiryu of Green Class,and Otaru from Black Class.

Sanjo, "what's up with these guys Jiyu?"

Jiyu walking up to them with the book in hand, "I let them take a look and they want to help."

Osata, "help?"

Kiryu, "yes, Jiyu thinks we should collect intel on our respected classmates to contribute more accurate information."

Kohoku, "yeah this a good beginning you have here Sanjo, you might be on to something."

Sanjo, "well thanks,but I don't know if..."

Jiyu, "This way, they can give reports on people they have the mot contact with, which is their classmates. We can all come together to compare notes about anything we have trouble with."

Osata, "hmmm,okay so everyone conducts interviews...?"

Otaru, "no,we would gather information secretly."

Sanjo,"secretly?"

Shinko, "excuse me,please. That makes sense, because most students will give you an inaccurate account of their abilities."

Sanjo, "inaccurate?"

Shinko continues, "yes whether they are being modest or embellishing, you can't rely on them if you want to make this as accurate as possible."

Osata, "that's very insightful, I think you should go for it Sanjo."

Sanjo he turns to Osata, "What? Me, you mean we should go for it."

Otaru,"yes this will also help us prepare to be Senshi, gathering intel is a part of the duties."

Kohoku, "which means if we get found out, we shouldn't really get in trouble right?"

Jiyu. "Oh I got that covered, we'll do this in secret with only one person knowing about this besides us!"

Sanjo, "I'm scarfed to ask and what do you mean us?"

Walking up unnoticed, "I think it would be a wise decision that everyone present should be apart of this information gathering and documenting."

All the students except Jiyu, "Sensei Moriyama?!"

Jiyu, "yeah i talked to him about it and he thinks it's a good idea. Right Uncle?" 

Sensei Moriyama ignores Jiyu, "I will approve this, but only I will know about this. If you need any assistance come to me, no one else."

Sanjo,"Yes,Sensei"

Osata walking over to Sensei Moriyama, "Sensei what did you mean about everyone here?"

Sensei Moriyama, "everyone here is of an excelled skill set that would be prime for this project. As you know Sanjo is good at assessing ones abilities and you are a very tactical student as well. so are the rest of these students, especially little Shinko, Though she is quiet, I know for a fact she is constantly assessing everyone around her. If she had to she would have a counter for every person around her at all times."

They all look at Shinko.

Kiryu, "really,Shinko?"

Jiyu standing beside Shinko, "Shinko is awesome! I bet if you were to defeat her, you won't be able to do it the same way again!"

Sanjo, {he's gotta be exaggerating,but still}

Sensei Moriyama,{he is absolutely right, once she reaches her potential her style wouldn't allow someone to be able to defeat her the same way twice.Once she starts learning Saino she will be deadly}" well anyway. I have taught Jiyu a recon writing technique that allows secret communication. While is process you will only have access to the information about your classmates and whatever information that would be deemed general."

Otaru, "hmmm, is that so we won't ave the upper hand on other classes?"

Sensei Moriyama, "indeed, but once you all have graduated you will be given the cipher for the other entries. Also, there will be no entries about anyone's weaknesses. No defensive assessments in the slightest, am I clear?"

All students, "yes Sensei."

Sensei Moriyama, "Good, well I do believe once you start learning Saino and developing your own techniques, things will get interesting. But, there is one more stipulation."

Jiyu, "uh oh, what is it?"

Sensei, "once it is complete, the original book must become part of my protected library. Only one copy of the entire book is allowed out of my possession. Also if it isn't complete once you all graduate, the same rule applies."

They are quiet for a moment.

Osata, {makes sense I guess}

Kiryu, {of course having unlimited copies of detailed reports of Senshi out in the world could be troublesome}

Sanjo, "sounds good to me Sensei,deal"

Sensei begins to walk away, "good, now I leave you to it. Jiyu teach them the technique. I don't want to hear about this , so keep this to yourselves at all costs."

He uses mabakata and vanishes.

Jiyu, "okay everyone gather around", he pulls out some paper from his bag. He hands everyone a small sheet and begins writing on his.

Jiyu, "okay, look at the yours."

Shinko, "friend Jiyu, I don't see..."

Jiyu makes a gesture, "All eyes, open."

Kiryu, "hey i got something on mind now."

Sanjo, "now this is cool, you keep on surprising me Jiyu."

Kohoku, "yes, it seems that one sheet can be used as the sender or main. the others will receive whatever is written on it."

Kiryu, "so I assume, once you teach us we can make it where only the certain people can read it correct?"

Jiyu "yeah, I figure we make a main book and we all have single chapters that write in.What do you guys think?" 

Some distance away on the roof of a building Sensei Sosuke Moriyama is watching,{this will be nice project for all of them.}

The beginning of a Legendary Book

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