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Walking forward, a man emerged from the trees. Within the thick forest, there was a small clearing, really an area were trees refused to grow more than a clearing, as the area was not by any stretch of the imagination "large". There was barely any room for the two men standing there, making the one who recently appeared feel slightly claustrophobic; to be quite honest, he would have preferred to be out of the "clearing" and in the thick trees. But here he was, on an errand for 'that kid'... What power the kid had to make him do this, the tall man would never know, but here he was.
Adjusting his black cloak, the man smiled a very toothy grin, his sharp fang-like teeth glinting in the dim light filtering down through the leaves.
You're the one that kid wants me to train, ain't ya?
Reaching for the handle of his sword over his right shoulder, the man swung the bandaged blade before himself and held it with both hands, the tip of the weapon pointed to the ground. Jabbing the sword into the earth, the ground cracked open at the center of the tiny clearing to reveal the entrance to a small pool of water. Underneath the ground, however, the pool was quite large, like a water-filled underground cavern.
Then why don't we get started?
The man's blue skin became taught as his grip on the sword's handle tightened, relaxing after a second. Chuckling an evil laugh, Kisame held his arms out as if to hug the man, Samehada bandaged and in his right hand.
Why don't you try to hit me?
Adjusting his black cloak, the man smiled a very toothy grin, his sharp fang-like teeth glinting in the dim light filtering down through the leaves.
You're the one that kid wants me to train, ain't ya?
Reaching for the handle of his sword over his right shoulder, the man swung the bandaged blade before himself and held it with both hands, the tip of the weapon pointed to the ground. Jabbing the sword into the earth, the ground cracked open at the center of the tiny clearing to reveal the entrance to a small pool of water. Underneath the ground, however, the pool was quite large, like a water-filled underground cavern.
Then why don't we get started?
The man's blue skin became taught as his grip on the sword's handle tightened, relaxing after a second. Chuckling an evil laugh, Kisame held his arms out as if to hug the man, Samehada bandaged and in his right hand.
Why don't you try to hit me?
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As Vegeta finished stretching, he saw a large man appear from behind the trees. It was his new Sensai, and he was much more menacing looking in person. Teeth like a shark, bluish colored skin, Vegeta began to wonder if this was really a man at all. As his Sensai started to talk to him, he heard him mention "the kid" whom Vegeta had asked to help him get training. Thanks to the kid, Vegeta knew he would receive first hand training that would one day save his tail in battle. I am he Vegeta said and immediately questioned his own words. I am he, he is me, I am him Vegeta thought to himself, trying to figure out which one sounded "cooler". Suddenly Vegeta was brought back to his senses as he heard Kisame's legendary blade strike the earth. Even though it had barely touched the ground, it created an opening revealing an underground water source. Vegeta, as he hears his new Sensai say they should get started, figured it might be a good idea to keep that crack in the ground in mind, least he fall thru to whatever may be below the surface. Suddenly, he heard an evil laugh worthy of a cartoon villain echo from Kisame, who seemed way to excited as he gripped his sword and tells Vegeta to attempt and attack him. The idea at first seemed like a bad idea, Kisame was way to happy about asking Vegeta to attack him, he was clearly not worried about what Vegeta could do to him, making Vegeta worried, and a little mad at the same time. How could he just laugh like that! Like I'm a low level like that Kakarot or something! Vegeta thought. Reason wasn't Vegeta's best friend, and attacking Kisame angrily would not bear good results, a fact Vegeta was fully aware of. Vegeta suddenly remember the therapist Bulma had sent him to for his anger problems teachings on how to control his temper. I must go to my happy place, countdown from 10, deep breaths... Vegeta thought as he started to concentrate, looking to reach his happy place before his Sensai starts to wonder what the hold up is. Happy place, happy place...10...9...8...
3...2....1...0, much better, now I can attack with a clear head Vegeta remarked to himself as he made eye contact with his Sensai once more. OK Sensai, here I comeHe says. There was not much room between them, and Vegeta knew he could close the gap quickly. He turned into a standard stance, right hand forward and balled up, left hand up and back partially open, right foot facing Kisame and left foot behind facing Vegeta's left. Vegeta glances once more at Kisame's right hand, avoiding that sword was definitely key, and Vegeta hoped he could hit Kisame just once so his new Sensai didn't think him what the kids were calling a 'noob'. Then, after all that, Vegeta leaps off his right foot, turning partially clockwise and out stretches his left leg into a flying kick aimed straight at Kisame's chest. As soon as Vegeta left his feet, he already regretted leaving the ground for his first attack. Hope this pan's out well Vegeta thought as his attack was about to strike his Sensai
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As the kid flies through the air, Kisame sighed and waited for the last moment in order to raise his knee and drive down his elbow together, creating a pincer-movement to trap the man's ankle, though restraining his strength so as to not shatter the bone. Then as the man's forward force dissipated, Kisame smirked an evil smirk.
Let's take a swim...
Throwing the kid's body forwards, Kisame leapt after him and plunged his hand into the kid's chest, pushing him through the hole he made earlier and submerging the both of them underwater. While beneath the water's surface, Kisame created three sharks of water to swim around the entrance hole he had created, ready to attack and kill anything which tried to leave without permission.
Now kid...
Though they were underwater, Kisame's voice appeared to be unaltered. His shark-like traits allowed him to project his words, or at least the intention behind his words, clearly for his student to hear.
In order to become a good hand-to-hand combatant, you must have endurance. This is the first endurance test. Even those who cannot perform the walk-on-water test eventually become able to move freely under the water eventually. At least at this point you can attempt to fight. Just don't die!
Kisame then began to swim forwards, placing Samehada on his back, using only his legs to swim, his left hand extended as if he were going to claw his student with his sharp, painted fingernails.
Let's take a swim...
Throwing the kid's body forwards, Kisame leapt after him and plunged his hand into the kid's chest, pushing him through the hole he made earlier and submerging the both of them underwater. While beneath the water's surface, Kisame created three sharks of water to swim around the entrance hole he had created, ready to attack and kill anything which tried to leave without permission.
Now kid...
Though they were underwater, Kisame's voice appeared to be unaltered. His shark-like traits allowed him to project his words, or at least the intention behind his words, clearly for his student to hear.
In order to become a good hand-to-hand combatant, you must have endurance. This is the first endurance test. Even those who cannot perform the walk-on-water test eventually become able to move freely under the water eventually. At least at this point you can attempt to fight. Just don't die!
Kisame then began to swim forwards, placing Samehada on his back, using only his legs to swim, his left hand extended as if he were going to claw his student with his sharp, painted fingernails.
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As Vegeta leaped in the air, he knew he screwed up immediately. He's gonna thwart my plans, I know it Vegeta thought as Kisame's knee and elbows came together, catching Vegeta's foot with little effort, completely taking away all his momentum. He thwarted my plans, I knew he would Vegeta thought as he heard Kisame mention taking a swim. Vegeta suddenly feels himself falling backwards helpless thru the air and suddenly Kisame was on him, hand on his chest pushing him thru the hole in the ground into the water below. As Vegeta regains his bearings, he see's Kisame summon 3 sharks which positioned themselves around the entrance. What am I gonna do?! I'm gonna die down here with no air!!! Vegeta thought as started panicking, frantically wanting to reach the surface again, Suddenly Vegeta heard his new master's voice ring thru the water, clear as day, and it had a surprising calming effect on him. Calm down, hold you breath and do what he tells you if you want to survive Vegeta thought. As his Sensai's words stopped, he see's Kisame's moving towards him fairly quickly using nothing but his feet to propel himself, his left hand in a claw like shape coming straight for him. That's my target Vegeta thought as he watched Kisame's hand get closer to him. As Kisame is about to reach him, Vegeta tries to wait till the last second to dodge right and grab Kisame's left arm from the elbow area from behind it eith his right hand, but Vegeta was not used to the viscosity of the water and underestimated the speed he would need to move, and was not able to dodge Kisame's left hand of doom! This is gonna take some getting used to he thought as he prepared to get hammered
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Kisame clawed into his student's side, and smirked grimly. This kid was nothing more to him than a punching bag at this point; worthless. But, that guy told him to mold this kid into a great fighter, so Kisame sighed, bubbles traveling upwards and being trapped under the thin surface of ground above them, and glared at the kid.
Again.
Once again running at the kid as if they were above the water's surface, Kisame moved to close the gap between them, wondering how long this kid's breath would hold out. He had to have had some air knocked out when he took the first hit, shouldn't he? Not worrying about it at the moment, Kisame continued to move closer, pulling back one hand as if he were going to punch his student. However, as he got close, Kisame swung one leg around in order to round-house kick his student in the side.
You must experience pain and hopelessness; in order to grow, you must have something to drive you.
Again.
Once again running at the kid as if they were above the water's surface, Kisame moved to close the gap between them, wondering how long this kid's breath would hold out. He had to have had some air knocked out when he took the first hit, shouldn't he? Not worrying about it at the moment, Kisame continued to move closer, pulling back one hand as if he were going to punch his student. However, as he got close, Kisame swung one leg around in order to round-house kick his student in the side.
You must experience pain and hopelessness; in order to grow, you must have something to drive you.
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As Vegeta feels Kisame's claw like attack clench into his side he couldn't help but to let out a little of his air before gaining his composure. This isn't going as well as I thought, and I'm not gonna be able to hold my breath much longer Vegeta thinks as he glances up at the sharks, and wonders how he could get past them to some fresh air. As he thinks this, he see's a flicker from Kisame's hand and raises both hands up to defend as fast as he could in the viscus water. As he does this, he notices Kisame has switched his attack to a kick, but it's already to late to defend. The kick connects with Vegeta's side, knocking most of the rest of his air out of his lungs. Vegeta, on the verge of blacking out, starts to swim desperately for the surface, wanting fresh air so badly that he disregards the sharks waiting to tear him apart above himself...
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That should be enough... Kisame thought. Focusing chakra into his feet, Kisame propelled himself to the surface of the water, grabbing his student by the back of the shirt as he flew closer to the hole in the ground, his sharks not bothering to attack their master. Taking his student and throwing him on the ground, Kisame waited a bit as the kid panted.
Bah, you're fine. Now, when you've recovered and can breathe and move fine, give me ten push-ups. I won't talk to you again until you can do ten in a row without stopping. And good ones, too; I don't want you humping the ground.
Glaring at his panting student, Kisame sat on the ground, one of his arms resting above his head on the flat end at the end of Samehada as its tip was planted in the ground.
You must be able to condition your body before you can become proficient in taijutsu. Your lungs need to be able to hold quite a bit of air, and you need to be able to breathe while you're pushing your body or else you'll be fighting and you'll experience cramps; your body won't be properly conditioned and it'll be too easy to push yourself beyond your limits. I'm gunna push you past your limits right now until your limits are as high as mine! Or higher...
As well as your lungs, your muscles must be strong in order to make your hand-to-hand combat ability worth anything. Muscles grow by tearing and repairing themselves; you know what they say, no pain no gain. I'm gunna work you until simply working out won't tear your muscles, and as such you can't grow stronger; only then will you be strong enough to be a taijutsu specialist.
Finally, your reaction speed must increase. Being able to fight in close-quarters involves being able to watch your opponent move and, even from the tiniest movements, anticipate their overall attack. Some people adjust their shoulder before they throw a punch. Some people twist their hips as they kick. Being a master at hand-to-hand combat involves being able to see these kinds of things and being able to move your body in order to react. Without a good reaction speed, it doesn't matter how strong you are, nor how long you can continuously fight; your opponent will have greater speed, and can finish you before you can get in a single blow.
These are the basics of Strong Fist Taijutsu; strength, endurance, and reaction/speed. I'll work you until you can get all of these to a point. Now I wanna see those push-ups dammit!
Bah, you're fine. Now, when you've recovered and can breathe and move fine, give me ten push-ups. I won't talk to you again until you can do ten in a row without stopping. And good ones, too; I don't want you humping the ground.
Glaring at his panting student, Kisame sat on the ground, one of his arms resting above his head on the flat end at the end of Samehada as its tip was planted in the ground.
You must be able to condition your body before you can become proficient in taijutsu. Your lungs need to be able to hold quite a bit of air, and you need to be able to breathe while you're pushing your body or else you'll be fighting and you'll experience cramps; your body won't be properly conditioned and it'll be too easy to push yourself beyond your limits. I'm gunna push you past your limits right now until your limits are as high as mine! Or higher...
As well as your lungs, your muscles must be strong in order to make your hand-to-hand combat ability worth anything. Muscles grow by tearing and repairing themselves; you know what they say, no pain no gain. I'm gunna work you until simply working out won't tear your muscles, and as such you can't grow stronger; only then will you be strong enough to be a taijutsu specialist.
Finally, your reaction speed must increase. Being able to fight in close-quarters involves being able to watch your opponent move and, even from the tiniest movements, anticipate their overall attack. Some people adjust their shoulder before they throw a punch. Some people twist their hips as they kick. Being a master at hand-to-hand combat involves being able to see these kinds of things and being able to move your body in order to react. Without a good reaction speed, it doesn't matter how strong you are, nor how long you can continuously fight; your opponent will have greater speed, and can finish you before you can get in a single blow.
These are the basics of Strong Fist Taijutsu; strength, endurance, and reaction/speed. I'll work you until you can get all of these to a point. Now I wanna see those push-ups dammit!
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As Vegeta is about to pass out, suddenly he feels himself propelled thru the water, emerging and and plopping to the ground. I can breath Vegeta thought as he struggled to gain his breath. As he recovers he hears his Sensai's words, first commanding him to do push-ups. Am I strong enough for this? Vegeta thought, doubting himself as he picked himself up and got in position to start the push-ups. AS Vegeta is about to start, his Sensai once more speaks, telling him he will make Vegeta become strong, perhaps even stronger than Sensai someday. Suddenly Vegeta was filled with enormous pride, and gratitude for the man taking time to train him. I will not fail you, I will work hard till I master taijutsu! And with that Vegeta began his push-ups, planting on the tips of his toes, back perfectly straight, and hands spread apart shoulder length, Vegeta begins. As Vegeta does the push-ups, he is very careful to stay in form for each push-up, just like he learned in Ninja boot camp. Breathing in as he descends and breathing out as he ascends, and after Vegeta finishes the 10th push-up, he stands back up facing his Master. All done and ready to continue when you are Sensai Vegeta spoke with a new found confidence, his Sensai's words inspiring him and removing doubt and fear from his mind.
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As the id walked up to Kisame, he lifted a hand and tapped his student's forehead, pushing him over.
What we've done so far has exhausted you, and you can barely stand. Honestly, forcing yourself to do all ten right after all that... You must be insane.
Kisame then placed Samehada on his back and turned around, preparing to walk away.
Lay there and rest. If you don't, my training will kill ya. I'll be back in the morning...
Kisame then began to walk away from his student.
Don't let the vultures get ya.
The next morning, just as he said he would, Kisame arrived at the spot his student had been left.
Oi! Where are you? Did the vultures get you? I'll kill 'em, and give what's left to my sword!
What we've done so far has exhausted you, and you can barely stand. Honestly, forcing yourself to do all ten right after all that... You must be insane.
Kisame then placed Samehada on his back and turned around, preparing to walk away.
Lay there and rest. If you don't, my training will kill ya. I'll be back in the morning...
Kisame then began to walk away from his student.
Don't let the vultures get ya.
The next morning, just as he said he would, Kisame arrived at the spot his student had been left.
Oi! Where are you? Did the vultures get you? I'll kill 'em, and give what's left to my sword!
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Alright, so it looks like you survived... Sorry Samehada, I'll get you something to eat later...
Anyhow, punch me. Don't worry about hurting me, as if you could. Just punch me and then I'll move on with your training from there.
Anyhow, punch me. Don't worry about hurting me, as if you could. Just punch me and then I'll move on with your training from there.
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Yes Sensai!
And with that Vegeta immediately got into a South paw stance, leading with his dominant arm and right foot somewhat facing Kisame. Both hands slightly open ready to attack or defend. He lowers his eyes to look at Kisame's chest area, to keep all 4 of Kisame's limbs in view and avoid being distracted by eye movements. He knew if he was to succeed he would need to concentrate and expect to be countered, if his attack was even able to hit. Here we go, time to hit him finally, I better not hold anything back or he'll know it Vegeta thinks as he lunges forward towards Kisame and begins drawing back his left arm as if to prepare a punch, but as this is happening Vegeta springs his right arm forward from it's ready position into a right cross punch towards Kisame's face which slightly turns Vegeta's body counter clock wise as he misses. With Vegeta's left arm already back and his body momentum swinging towards counter clock wise Vegeta lowers himself falling while spinning around counter clockwise reeling with a back left hand fist punch to the left calf muscle of Kisame, who merely looked down at the now laying flat on his back Vegeta as if to say "What was that supposed to be?!" Vegeta smiles at his Sensai Well....you said to punch you, but didn't specify where. As soon as Vegeta says this, he cringes as he expects to get trampled on by his Sensai for such a reckless attack
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Did you expect to get any force in a punch that was aimed behind yourself? How pathetic can you be?
Pulling Samehada off of his back, Kisame flipped it violently towards his student, but instead of smashing it on him, he merely tapped his student's head. On contact the Greatsword began to suck a great amount of chakra out of the boy's body, equivalent to the amount of chakra required to perform two techniques of Forbidden rank in succession.
Do you feel weak, kid? You'd better! Your chakra just now was a simple snack for Samehada, not anywhere close to a real meal. Now get up and punch me; a real punch, to the solar plexus. This is the very basics of Taijutsu, and if you can't pull it off, we're going back underwater! Now, AGAIN!
Pulling Samehada off of his back, Kisame flipped it violently towards his student, but instead of smashing it on him, he merely tapped his student's head. On contact the Greatsword began to suck a great amount of chakra out of the boy's body, equivalent to the amount of chakra required to perform two techniques of Forbidden rank in succession.
Do you feel weak, kid? You'd better! Your chakra just now was a simple snack for Samehada, not anywhere close to a real meal. Now get up and punch me; a real punch, to the solar plexus. This is the very basics of Taijutsu, and if you can't pull it off, we're going back underwater! Now, AGAIN!
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As Vegeta chuckled, he looked up at his Sensai who was clearly pissed, and watched as he taps him in the head with Samehada, draining a large amount of Vegeta's chakra. Wow, that's a horrible feeling, I feel like I'm dying Vegeta thought. As his Sensai yelled at him, Vegeta listened carefully while recovering a little of his chakra. As he stands he looks at Kisame-sama. As you wish Kisame Sensai he says and plants himself solid in a right handed fighting stance with left arm and hand up and right arm off to his side and ready, left foot facing off center towards Kisame and right foot turned facing right. Vegeta plants his weight back on his left leg and lunges forward, curling his right arm upward as he closes in, balling his fist up at the last second as he swivels his right hip forward delivering a punch to his Sensai's solar plexus, possibly knocking the wind out of him
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Doubling over for a second, and coughing, Kisame grinned as he stood back up straight, grinning down at the kid.
Still needs work... But not absolutely awful... I will make you stronger.
Running his thumb up his jawline, Kisame grinned.
This technique, to me at least, always seemed to be more of a head-shot thing... I won't be satisfied with anything less.
Still needs work... But not absolutely awful... I will make you stronger.
This next technique revolves around something other than strength. It revolves around your speed. It is a flying kick, in which you will run towards your opponent, jump into the air, and kick them in the face with an extended leg. If you can't get enough speed, there will be no force behind the kick. Additionally, you must also get your timing down perfectly. Jump too soon, and you will either hit too low and with little power, or you'll land on your face. Jump too late, and you won't be able to prepare the kick properly. So why don't you give it a try.
Running his thumb up his jawline, Kisame grinned.
This technique, to me at least, always seemed to be more of a head-shot thing... I won't be satisfied with anything less.
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As soon as Kisame doubled over for a second, Vegeta started to brace for a shot from Samehada before seeing Kisame started grinning and and talking to him.
Oh thank god Vegeta thought to himself After hearing his master's words Vegeta had a new found sense of confidence. His Sensai was going thru all this trouble to make him a better fighter, and he wasn't about to let him down if he could help it. Vegeta does a few back handsprings getting himself to the edge of mid range, and started thinking about the move he was about to do, how the timing should be. If I jump to soon, I'll wiff the kick all together, and probably get hammered by Sensai in the process. To late, and it's a gut/chest shot....with the same hammering Vegeta thought. Vegeta throws both arms behind himself as he starts rushing forward in a zig zag motion like a ninja from one of his favorite manga's >_< and at about 6 meters from Kisame he straightens his trajectory as he brings his left arm up in front of himself, right arm back, left leg back/right leg forward in a normal running style, really picking up some speed. BY 2 meters as Vegeta's left leg is going back/left arm forward Vegeta bends his left knee a little and springs his weight off the ball of his left foot launching him upward as Vegeta lifts his right knee up as he is going airborne and at 1 meter extends his right foot forward with the momentum taking it straight to Kisame's chin
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Reaching up his right hand, and catching his student's foot before it hit his face, Kisame grinned as he tossed the boy to the ground.
Nice try... The technique is down, you just couldn't hit me with it.
Nice try... The technique is down, you just couldn't hit me with it.
Next up, I want you to run towards me, stop, spin around, and perform a backwards-kick after spinning a hundred and eighty degrees. If I don't go flyin', you're not movin' on. So get cracken'.
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As Vegeta lay on his back end, he listened to his Sensai's words and smiled.
Yessir!
Vegeta sprung up to his feet and jump back a few meters. He began running towards Kisame who was about 5 meters away to start. As Vegeta gets with-in close range, about a meter away Vegeta swung his right elbow back behind himself and pivoted his weight off the ball of his left foot as he swung his hips clock-wise following the right elbow and causing his body to naturally follow swinging his momentum 180 degree's as he raises his right leg up and extends at the end of the 180 degree spin connecting the heel of his right foot square into Kisame's solar plexis, sending him flying back..
Oh Dear Kami......I'm so dead Vegeta thought to himself
Yessir!
Vegeta sprung up to his feet and jump back a few meters. He began running towards Kisame who was about 5 meters away to start. As Vegeta gets with-in close range, about a meter away Vegeta swung his right elbow back behind himself and pivoted his weight off the ball of his left foot as he swung his hips clock-wise following the right elbow and causing his body to naturally follow swinging his momentum 180 degree's as he raises his right leg up and extends at the end of the 180 degree spin connecting the heel of his right foot square into Kisame's solar plexis, sending him flying back..
Oh Dear Kami......I'm so dead Vegeta thought to himself
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Lifted from his feet and flung through the air, Kisame grinned as he landed.
There may be hope for this boy after all...
Alright, so this is the last of the whimpy taijutsu... You're gunna try an' kick me a couple times in the head, and then as I'm dodging the kicks I'll be more vulnerable for a kick below, which should make it easy to land one. You keep kickin', high and low, and I'll keep dodgin'; once you hit me we'll move on.
There may be hope for this boy after all...
Walking back to the boy, dragging Samehada behind himself, Kisame thrust the sword into the ground and leaned on the hilt.
Alright, so this is the last of the whimpy taijutsu... You're gunna try an' kick me a couple times in the head, and then as I'm dodging the kicks I'll be more vulnerable for a kick below, which should make it easy to land one. You keep kickin', high and low, and I'll keep dodgin'; once you hit me we'll move on.
