[FLASHBACK][TRAINING] Limits.

The tree splintered and fell, creating chaos inside of the forest. Falling and colliding with another tree, it sped toward the earth, colliding with the ground, shooting up a fury of dust, leaves and air. As the dust began to settle, the leaves fell back to earther, Seigi could be seen, standing at the base of the tree, and a bright blue sword created of pure energy, rippling with power, held in his hands. Sweat dripped from his forehead and arms, and his hair was standing on end simply from the shear amount of energy the blade was putting off. Breathing heavily, Seigi attempted to slow his breathing and control his heartbeat, and in turn, his chakra. It was a difficult technique, but when used correctly, tended to be pretty powerful, but that required him to have greater control over his chakra.

Letting the blade retract, dispersing into nothingness, Seigi slumped against the base of the giant tree he had just befell and sighed. He was using too much chakra, and in turn, was exhausted. But, that was the price he had to pay if he wanted to become stronger. There was no excuse for him to slack off and take the easy route, when there were so many others out there, training to become stronger than him. He had to give just as much effort, if not more. Picking himself up off of the tree, he stretched his arms, especially his right shoulder. He was still recovering from a stab wound from a missing nin, but the wound was pretty much healed. He still wanted to give it special attention though, to make sure it was in tip top shape.

Turning his attention to the next target, another large tree in front of him, Seigi wanted to try something new. Putting his hands together, handsigns seemed to flow in a fury. Not a second later, two clones appeared, one on his left, one on his right. The trio nodded, then began to speed toward the tree in front of them. One clone ran up an adjacent tree, speeding past Seigi and the other clone, while the other clone ran towards the target, activating the first gate. Now but a few meters in front of the target tree, the other clone stopped, and face Seigi, who then jumped up in the air. The First Gate Clone jumped up to meet him, their feet colliding, and sending Seigi upwards into the air, above the target, while at the same time, the clone who had run up the adjacent tree, jumped above Seigi, and then proceeded to meet his feet with Seigi's then sending him downwards, speeding toward the giant tree.

A bright blue spark appeared in Seigi's hand, and the sound of a thousand chirping birds billed the air. Placing his arm directing in front of him, towards the target, Seigi met the tree with his Chidori, and sped downwards, along the side, his hand dragging against the great tree. Hitting the ground, and a small crater appearing beneath his foot and knee, Seigi dispersed his chidori, and all was silent for the moment.

But shortly after, a loud groaning filled the air of the forest as the large tree Seigi had just attacked split in two, both respective pieces falling in opposite directions. Seigi smiled. He was definitely becoming stronger.

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