Just Keep Running [Tento | Hana ]

“Good, good”. Tento gave a nod of approval, a hint of pride in his eyes as Hana pointed. She was improving in her foundation much faster than she made it sound she would. By the end of the day she may be close to fixing her insecurities, or at least lessing them. The real test would be how she responded in live combat. Fear and stress were the biggest tests after all. "Excellent, Hana. You’re starting to tune into your surroundings better. It's a crucial skill, especially in a place like this."

As shinigami, their spiritual pressure could be quite cumbersome to others. He walked over to where Hana had pointed, observing the young girl's weak energy from behind the wall drawing in the dirt. "Your instincts are spot on. Nice job on being mindful of your reiatsu. It helps sense others but also can make enemies sense you”.

Returning to Hana, he continued, "Let’s keep practicing. Try to get a fuller image of her. Then move again. Track it. The more you do this, the clearer your senses will become”, Tento said, taking note of the mental shift. She had grown less nervous as they got her feet wet. She was focused and became still like a pond. She remembered that it wasn't just about physical speed, but also about your spiritual awareness when they used shunpo. Ah that was such a pain for him at Shino and yet here she was.

With a gentle smile, he added, "You’re doing great. Keep it up, and soon you’ll be able to sense everything around you with ease. Maybe even pick out a fly from a crowd, eh? Let's move on to the next exercise and see how far you can push those abilities."

Tento's encouragement and calm demeanor hopefully created an environment of growth and learning, reinforcing Hana’s confidence in her own potential. “After you shunpo again. I want you to do second. But cut your steps in half using two to cover the distance you would do in one”.