[b][i][centre]Raion Torikumu[/b][/i][/centre]

Raion listened intently to Nori's words as he spelt out to them the challenge they would be partaking in. Great! He had loathed the idea of just sitting around and exchanging pleasantries. The fact that he could show off his undoubtedly limitless skills at the same time was just all the more appealing. His hands balled up into fists slightly at his side in anticipation, but he managed to keep the rest of his excitement under wraps.

That was when his Main Rival Arch-Swordsman Nemesis Number One interjected and offered him the choice of going first or working together. The choice, in Raion's mind, really was quite obvious. He let out a loud and purposeful single laugh. Rolling up his sleeves, Raion set himself into an almost pouncing position.

"Watch me get this guy with nothing but a bit of boundless enthusiasm!" he announced grandly with a wide grin.

The young boy set off at some speed. However, in the midst of his, ahem..."boundless enthusiasm", Raion failed to notice the rather large plank of wood he'd left delicately on the floor. Right in front of him. His first step, though fast, was his only one as his foot clipped the heavy object. With all the momentum he had gathered, the young ninja was sent toppling head over heels into the ground, hitting it with the most satisfying of sounds. For a while he simply just lay there in a slowly dissipating cloud of dust, but eventually he managed to raise a hand of friendly suggestion.

"O-on second thoughts....maybe I should give you guys a chance too," he said, rather more meekly.

Regaining his gusto, the boy crawled back to his feet and turned to his two new teammates. He held each arm out, as if to instigate a huddle, and lent in, somehow managing to exaggerate every motion.

"Alright gang, what's the plan?!"