[b]Ninja observes quietly, watching the entrance reveal itself[/b]

Out of the wall, the large samurai stood. The snow covered on his armour. "Sensei Ninja?!" "Oh man! A boy and his dog reunited!"

[b]Ninja's eyes light up upon hearing the voice of the old gatekeeper[/b] "Is that who I think it is?!" [b]Ninja begins running up to greet him[/b]

Tesuto walked forward, keeping his stature as he stood by the gate. But he suddenly popped his blade ever so slightly from its sheathe, as a warning. "How do I know you are the real ninja...?" "Really Red? You are doing this?!" "Two weeks ago a man identical of that to the Phoenix entered this dojo. I must be for certain this is Ninja...." [i]"Sounds like unnecessary tension to me..."[/i]

"It's alright. I can prove it's me." [b]Ninja closes his eyes, and begins focusing. Moments later, embers begin to spark around his hand, and fire begins climbing up his arm, as a sword made of flames begins to form in front of him, leaving singe-marks on his hand. Upon opening his eyes, however, something seemed off. His expression was different, having a crazed look about it, appearing almost as if he had snapped completely. This was not a normal effect of the ability. As the flames dispersed, however, he had returned to normal. [/b]