The New Winds

Sakura had another project in mind, but not one she could tell Zashi. It had to be a surprise! However, she needed materials...and so, she went looking for a sensei who could help her! Maybe even the one she found before!

She moved from dojo to dojo, peeking in for either the Scorpion sensei she knew, or one of the Crane senseis. They'd understand after all...

Sakura runs into the Doji sensei.

“Hello, Cousin-San.”

Almost literally - Sakura managed to stop in time at the voice! she bowed deeply.

"Good morning Doji-sensei! I hope you are well?"

She paused, thinking, before speaking again.

"A-ano...I'd like to request some materials for a new project I want to work on in the forge. It's not as much as last time, it's a much smaller thing I want to make this time."

"Oh? And what would that be? We are all excited to see what you have made so far"

"I'm almost finished! It should only be a few more days, I've finished the handle and it's just shaping the rest of it. It'll be so beautiful..." Sakura sighed, getting sidetracked momentarily before shaking her head "a-ano! I would like to make a bracelet...but with some Quartz. Smoky quartz, as it has the brown colour I wanted, with gold. Rose gold if possible."

"That is doable. It will be at the forge for you tomorrow."

Sakura smiled, peeking up at the sensei.

"Thank you sensei. A-ano...I have another request...c-can you not tell anyone about this? It's a surprise for someone and I don't want them finding out."

There is a small nod and feint smile from the sensei.

"Of course, Doji-san"

Sakura bowed deeply again.

"Thank you sensei! I won't let anyone down!"

"You do us proud, Doji-san. Please continue to do your best!"

Sakura peeked up shyly at that.

"I'll try sensei."

There was a pause, before she added "ano...when I return home, I was going to speak with one of the academy sensei about having someone here in the forge so it doesn't go so unused. Do you think it would be something the head of the academy might be interested in?"

"I think that would be a proper investment of your efforts. Having a Crane presence so close to Otosan Uchi is always beneficial"

"Hai! I'll speak with the senseis, I think it would be a great thing to have" Sakura nodded with agreement "I just wasn't sure who was best to approach."

She nods again.

"The Academy will be an excellent place to start."