Ren walked until he found a clearing wide enough for him to train in. He stood at the center of the clearing, and looked up at the blue open sky. The wind blew once more, rustling the trees and combing through his hair. He unsheathed his katana, grabbing its hilt with his two hands like he always did. Ren then did his usual training routine, the one thought by his father, the Aikawa sword technique. His legs bent and moved in a firm manner, his back straight and arms moved in an orderly yet flowing motion. Right leg moved to the front as he striked the katana down, then the left leg with a horizontal swing of the katana. His right leg then spun around him, bringing his body around as well and builds the momentum, striking diagonally to his front with a greater force than his previous swings. Once he landed this move, he retracted his legs, keeping them closed, the left leg at the back and pointed outwards, while the other leg pointed forward. His arms brought his katana up to the level of his chest, with the blade pointing upward. This was what his father thought him as the ‘In no Kamae’ stance. Standing firm and holding the ground. As he did this stance, he could feel the wind flutter around, blowing the leaves around him. Perhaps there was something more to the moves his father had thought him.
WC: 242
T WC: 412