The Pint-Sized Sensei (Private, Nihilist)

Shun had joined today's class at the dojo at the whim of his squad mates who heard that the Captain would be in today to be teaching the squad and others who wanted to join. Shun himself never met the captain yet, as far as he knew he recruited through some seated officers that had an open spot at the time. Out of curiosity he joined them, he at least wanted to know who he was working for. He heard many rumors about the Captain. Things like the Captain being strict and that very mean. He was the youngest Captain of the Gotei 13, and he had a pretty powerful Zankpakutou as well.  

Shun however also heard other....more conflicting rumors. Mostly being that the Captain is adorable, he was like a small child and it would be the cutest thing when he would throw tantrums.  This was another reason why Shun needed to see the Captain, he wanted to know what was fact and what was fiction, he just wanted to quell this suddenly curiosity he had although he wouldn't admit that aloud to his fellow squad mates. 

Upon arriving at the Dojo the dark haired Shinigami noticed there was already a  spar in the works. A young white haired boy was facing off against one of the unseated shinigami. The guy looked pretty rigid and stiff, he couldn't hold up his blade to the other, who was masterfully glide circles around this guy if he wanted. The shinigami attempted to block as the white haired swordsman slash left but despite their differences in height, the other was able to take him and knock the sword from his hand. Everyone around the room looked amazed, Shun wouldn't blame them either. It was excellent swordsmanship,  precise and unrelenting. The other shinigami looked a little embarrassed as he should be.

The young man went on about how he had told the other plenty of times about his form and how he needed to let up. If this was a real fight this Shinigami would have been dead, Shun as well as everyone else knew that. That's why practices like this were constantly held. Shinigami needed to be as prepared as possible. And while they always can't be prepared they have to be read to think quickly on their feet while their opponent hurls who knows what at them.

The Shinigami that brought Shun here quietly pointed the to the White haired boy and called him Captain. So, this was Captain Hitsugaya? Admittedly he hoped that the other rumors were true and the he wasn't so....small. He was the youngest Captain but Shun did not expect him to be this young. He was already at a Captain's level and still had lots of potential to get stronger. Shun felt a little intimidated but he was also impressed.

It appeared as if the Captain looked around for another sparring partner he glanced around the room for a moment until his eyes fell upon Shun. He held out the wooden sword for him to grab by the hilt. Shun's comrades were practically shoving for him to grab the sword. He looked back at them and a glared at them before grabbing the sword and going to the center of the dojo.

"Alright, I accept."

He then took position holding the wooden sword with both hands as they teach you in kendo at the Academy. Of course, Shun was careful he knew that kendo was the base class they taught swordsmanship but the other half was experience. And over time the swordsman would develop his own style. He noticed the Captain had his own style as well. Shun didn't have much experience other then the few missions he got here and there. Then there was his first experience with a hollow. He was pretty confident that he might last longer then the other guy. But he wasn't arrogant, he respected the other before him.  Bowing before the other before they began.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Captain."

Shun then took the base position, holding the sword and sliding forward as he normally did while taking an attack position. He debated about letting the Captain hit him to get a measure of his power or just to go on the attack. personally it would be wiser to wait and see, but at the same time attacking him head on would show initiative. Although he wasn't trying to get one over the young Captain, he really wanted to show the other that he was a capable Shinigami and not a waste of space here.