video; un: taka

[retsuden]

For those who have been or were interested in attending Ninjutsu and Taijutsu training, I am resuming classes now that my mind has returned to normal. For anyone who interacted with me last month, I apologize for my ... rough behaviors. I assure you I am still teaching, no matter what I said previously.

[ There's a pause where he might leave it at that, but he sighs and decides to make two more announcements. ]

Also, I should have said this back in July, but things were... complicated. Haruno Sakura is now Uchiha Sakura. Please be sure to remember this when addressing her by her family name.

Lastly: ... Is there... any place around here with even slightly decent ramen?

[ It's that idiot's birthday and this is the only way to honor him, clearly. ]

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video; un: lady

[dohaeris]

[sansa is smiling fondly and wryly. she is also made up like a raven with black lipstick and feathers braided into her hair.]

I did offer to host a very small wedding feast for the two of you. It could very well have ramen.

[retsuden]

No. [ A beat, because he realizes that sounds like he's turning down all of it, but he realizes Sakura might actually appreciate the feast. ] To the ramen.

I'm only asking for today. It's not a meal I particularly care for usually.

video | un: sds

[fogsong]

[ she was going to address his apology but it's the next bit that takes the words right out of her mouth. ] Holy shit.

[ Give her a moment to process it. After a few wild-eyed blinks, she's smiling. ] I totally didn't peg you as the marriage type of guy but... Fuck. Congratulations. I hope you two get to be happy as long as possible in this weird, fucked up place.

[retsuden]

Thank you. I don't know that I ever thought I'd be the sort either, but I guess life surprises you.

[Video] un: QueenCobra

[abornfighter]

I'm going to give the two of you a wedding present, so if you have any suggestions for something you'd both enjoy, let me know.

[If she doesn't get a suggestion, she's likely going to give them towels or a big, comfy duvet.]

[retsuden]

My suggestion is always to not get anything at all.

[ He's such a fun lover. ]

( VIDEO; UN: BOMBSHELL )

[opheliac]

(worn down and exhausted. that how she is looking on this feed. her hair is entirely a mess -- not braided but wide long open locks. she is in her sleepwear (it's all she's been wearing lately, and while exhausted she also looks slightly
annoyed.)

What's with everyone gettin' hitched or lookin' for love or couple stuff? Is this city for lovers only or what?

[retsuden]

[ do u need a nap, jinx

Sasuke tilts his head, because he absolutely has not been paying attention to any of the wedding announcements. He probably should have. Some of them are people he knows. Woops. ]

This place emphasizes and pushes relationships of all kinds. Connecting with one another is one of the things that keeps us safer.

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[kaientai]

Ninjutsu, huh? I'd like to see that!

[ he... might be interested. maybe a little. ]

Congratulations on the marriage, by the way! I don't know ya, but I hope you two enjoy the honeymoon!

[ what is a trench honeymoon anyway? time to find out. ]

[retsuden]

There are multiple justus and what a person can do would depend on how strong there chakra levels can become and what elements they lean towards. Anything I show won't be guaranteed as what someone will learn.

[ There's a pause where he got very close to ignoring the honeymoon part because he's too uptight for his own good. He clears his throat after a second. ]

Thank you. We didn't take a honeymoon. It seems kind of useless here when you can't go very far.

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[iaiafhtagn]

[Because someone had to ask.]

Pardon me, but what's ramen?

[retsuden]

It's a specific type of noodle soup, usually made with pork and other various toppings.

video | un: graham crackers

[possessum]

( There are two things here that do not allow Peter to put the pieces together. He doesn't know Sasuke's surname, and he doesn't know that he and Sakura are romantically involved.

So he's just sitting there a little confused for a few moments. She's... changed names? Is that a good thing? While he's only spoken to Sakura one time, she seemed extremely sweet, and Peter's brow is knitting in some worry. In this place, you never know. )

Is she... okay?

( Also— )

I have some ramen left over from the old town I was in. Pretty sure that stuff never expires, if you want some.

( ...Yes, it's like, cup noodles. )

[retsuden]

[ He wasn't expecting to end up confused by any of the responses given here, but congratulations, Peter!! You win!!! He tilts his head, forehead creasing just slightly. ]

Yes. Why wouldn't she be?

[ Left over... ramen... Oh. ]

You mean the instant kind. [ He pulls a small face. He hates it, but you know, he hates most ramen. Instant would probably be more honorable to Naruto in the long run anyway, he just isn't sure if he could stomach it. ] Hn. If I can't find anything decent in town, I might take you up on it.

voice: UN: FirstStrike

[strikefirster]

Do you have an adults class?

I need to learn how to kick more ass than I already do. And you're going to help me.

[retsuden]

Most people when they're asking for a favor like that try and make it at least sound like a request.

[ But since when was Johnny most people? ]

I do one-on-one lessons. It's easier.

[Private to Sasuke & Johnny]

[abornfighter]

[Johnny, why are your people skills so bad? Tory filters this so she can intervene without putting him on the spot publicly.]

I'm just gonna jump in here and give a little context. Terry Silver from our world showed up. He's a ruthless guy with a hate on for both Sensei Lawrence and Mr.LaRusso, and he's one of the co-founders of Cobra Kai. There's some concern about what he's going to do here.

That's the short version of the karate drama.

[faceblocks]

There's gotta be. Lots of places make good noodles, and ramen's noodles, right? [how can you fuck up noodles? also vi: not picky about food in the slightest. belatedly:]

Glad to see ya back teaching again. As long as my limbs are still attached, no apology needed.

[uchiha sakura. uchiha. u c h i h a. ...oh.]

Super late congratulations, I guess? Or maybe not late at all if you're just now doing the big reveal.

[retsuden]

It's a type of noodle soup, yes. [ One that he is absolutely the pickiest asshole ever about, but when isn't he a picky asshole in general. ]

I'll hope your limbs stay where they are. And... thank you. I don't think it's late if you didn't know to send congratulations in the first place.

[threelayers]

Ok, so I might have heard the word ninjutsu once.
Paint me as being a little curious what in the hell you're talking about.
Can't help you on the ramen, but if you want miso?

This town's got way too much miso.

[Fucking mushroom broth.]

[retsuden]

I've got plenty of miso.

Ninjutsu and taijutsu are two forms of fighting styles that are used in my world by ninja. It utilizes chakra, a life force inside of all things, to create techniques. In taijutsu, it's used in very small quantities to strengthen blows, reinforce defenses, and increase speed. Ninjutsu uses the various elemental gates to manipulate spiritual chakra and turn it into a physical form, such as fire or lightning. It can also be used to concentrate chakra in the feet to allow you to walk on any surface without trouble.

It is not an easy study and there's no guarantee that every person can do it, but I've found the teachings can be used to help people gain control of their blood powers, and I've yet to have a student who hasn't been able to build their chakra supplies enough to perform at least minor jutsus.

video; username: justanadventurer

[aetherweaver]

I don’t know what taijutsu is, but I know a good handful of people who practice ninjutsu. Mostly they call themselves shinobi, not ninjas… I don’t know if there’s a difference. I was starting some training as a ninja in my world, but I never got very far - so I’d be interested in lessons if you’d have me.

[retsuden]

Shinobi is the more formal name for a ninja, but specifically is the title given to men. Kunoichi are women. A mixed group can be referred to as shinobi, but ninja is more gender neutral. Otherwise no. There is no difference.

Taijutsu is the form of hand-to-hand combat we use. I'm told ninjutsu varies between worlds greatly. I can show you both to see which is more similar to what you may have been learning.

Video; UN: Cuddlebunny

[lightthedarkness]

I'm glad you're feeling better, Sasuke.

And also, congratulations on getting married! That's wonderful! Gosh, so many marriages, awesome and amazing news!

Lastly, I know some good ramen places, nothing properly traditional, but the chefs try their best. They make a solid tonkotsu ramen! I'll take you and we can catch up!

[retsuden]

Mm. Thank you, Usagi.

I would like that. Would you be alright going today?

video | un: sharpshooter

[azurestar]

[For various reasons (some very stupid) Lance has not actually officially joined up with Sasuke's school yet. Though he knows he should, he has some irrational fears about it. Perhaps he should take this opportunity to mention it, but the second point Sasuke makes derails that.]

…Wait, you guys weren't already married??

[retsuden]

[ THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. He stares at the screen for a second before sighing. ]

No. If we had been, she would have taken my clan's name before now.