The wolf's bloody path

Chapter 37

Shiko

A simple workout.

The workout consisted of raising your leg high into the air and balancing on one leg.

A common workout among Sumo Wrestlers for a thousand years. One that allowed them to slam into another four hundred pound man and barely move an inch.

Not only does it serve as a full leg workout, but works to strengthen the core muscles of your body.

Overall, an absolutely amazing leg workout for any fighter.

Considering how much sumo wrestlers do such a workout, its no surprise that a Rikishi prepared to take a hit never falls.

Truly, the most impressive thing about a sumo wrestler, is their immovability.

And so, Hans decided to do this workout after waking up. It required immense flexibility to perform shiko. Especially a completely straight-legged shiko.

Imagine his surprise at seeing Neo perform the workout with just as much ease as he did.

'Do you practice a Martial art?' Neo looked at him puzzled.

'No. I did do ballet for a while.' That makes sense. Not only does ballet do wonders for your legs, but improves balance, co-ordination and footwork.

'Would you like to learn one?' A hum came through their link, both stood on one leg performing the shiko in silence.

'What would you recommend?' For Neo, her prior experience in ballet, something like taekwondo specialising in kicks would be a good one. Equally, Muay Thai would also make for a good fit.

For Neo's small build, when unarmed, her greatest weapon would be her elbows and knees.

'I've gotten a lot stronger since our souls linked you know.' Thats even better. With her small build, wielding his strength, she could easily maneuver around most attacks along with her flexibility and deliver devastating counters with his strength.

'I'll teach you Muay Thai. It uses, punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes. Now, copy my stance.' Lowering my leg from the shiko stance, I lowered my centre and raised my right fist just above my eyes.

Slowly, I used shadow manipulation, raising my semi-functional arm opposite my other fist.

'Observe.'

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Doing maintenance on Crescent Rose while drunk is apparently a bad idea.

Well, all the bandages on my fingers are proof enough of that.

I need more whiskey.

Maybe I should try some others. But... where can I get other Alcohol? I'm underage, so I can't buy them myself. Stealing-

No. I haven't fallen that low. And I won't fall that low. Ironic, considering I borrowed Qrows flask.

So what do I do?

Qrows a no go, he's not likely to stop me taking his alcohol, but he won't indulge me either.

What to do, what to do...
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Guess I just have to bear with it for now.

Let's... let's go visit Mom.

I sat up from my bed, standing up, my balance was still off... ugh... I feel sick. I guess... visiting mom will have to wait.

Gotta nurse this hangover.

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Returning to our room, finding Ruby vomiting in the toilet was a surprise.