IV: Take a Step Back

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Indistinctive chatter was heard amongst the crowd of pupils that filled the auditoria. Awaiting their instructor, students were spread out around the room in separate groups.

"Aye, what we doing today?" Kūrī asked nonchalantly as he leaned back in his seat, his arms folded behind his head.

"Do you ever pay attention?" Sutō smirked.

"Mostly..." Kūrī chuckled.

While at Buaisōna, the students were only allowed to learn their decreed functions by reaching the "B" tier. Tiers were classificatory divisions within the academies that ranked their occupant's skill level from I {fundamental awareness} to X {advanced pro} and beyond. Every year, students must take an annual physical that consists of 3 sections . Section I: CIPHERING, testing that will verify the physical, neurological and cardiovascular health of the student. Section II:CHANNELING, determines the function(s) of the student by observing the student attempt every known function until settling into one or more. Concluding with Section III:VAULTING , where students are to attend special training classes based on their function(s) until they are placed into their operation {militant duties} and or occupation {communal duties}.

Today was that day.

"OK NOW LISTEN UP!"

Students hurried to their seats as their instructor entered.

Rūno Kenzu [Rank XX; Operation: Special Training] stood at a whopping 6 feet and 6 inches. Only graduating Buaisōna himself 5 years prior, he became a household name within the district. Most looked up to him as a big brother, where others were afraid to catch his gaze. He was of Hispanic nationality, his voice deep enough to echo underwater. He kept his hair buzzed and his facial hair clipped.

"We need to finish up Section I and II of the annual TODAY! Anyone who has finished with I and II can sit tight. Those of you that haven't done CIPHERING need to head down to Nurse Katuya's NOW. That means you: Torankusu, Tanaka, Suzuki, Sato and Nakamura.

Kodomo stood "See ya!" He winked then threw up a deuce as he headed out of the door.

Other students began grabbing their things to head to their said destination as Rūno Kenzu continued with his announcement.

"CHANNELING is being held in the observatory theater. Your observers will call you down one by one. Kobayashi, Katto, Takahashi, Ito and Mashita will be the first group."

"Aye, when are you going down to see Katuya?" Sutō asked as he leaned over to Kamiwaii in confidence.

"I guess before I head down to complete section II, I have to wait anyway." Kamiwaii shrugged. "I'll see if Rūno will let me head that way."

"VAULTING will be held sometime this week after "B" tier finishes I and II! Everyone else can start studying for your entry exams!" Rūno Kenzu conducted.

Kamiwaii approached calmly. "Aye Rūno, let me head down to Katuya's real quick?"

Rūno Kenzu smirked as he folded his arms together.

"You know I just sent students down there for CIPHERING, she might not be able to see you right now Mashita."

"She'll see me—just let me go man!" Kamiwaii nudged.

Rūno Kenzu's eyes narrowed in suspicion but eventually, he lowered his guard, unfolding his arms in the process.

"Go Mashita, hurry back— they'll be calling you soon!"

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