Combat Experience

Hotaru laid onto the grass of the sparring grounds, his hat placed comfortably behind his neck and covering his hair; while a book covered over his face. The sun was surprisingly hotter today, and the only shade he found useful was the pages of a book that declared what "Hadou's" and "Bakudou's" were guarnteed the most over-used of the majority, and his bamboo straw hat that he carried around everywhere. But, during this day he had already read for several hours and decided he required something more physical that would return his interest. His mind on other thoughts for the moment, his biggest anticipation being the opponent he would meet eventually if they were to arrive at the sparring grounds. Would they be fast? Are they skilled in Kidou? Do they rely on brute strength? All these questions filled his head while he abided the entrance of a foe.

A cool breeze whipped by, making Hotaru breath a sigh of relief from the unimaginable heat. Suddenly, the scrunching of rocks and dirt by the entry of the grounds was heard by Hotaru. A challenger had finally arrived for the spar.