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"So, you value hope. That is a fine concept to hold onto." Daishin complimented and turned walking a few steps away. "If you are serious about joining my squad for the reasons you say then there is only one test I can administer." Daishin reached behind and under his haori drawing one of his black tonfa. "Poor all of your feelings into your blade and show me why it is you hope. One strike and you can tell me all about it." He said with a wise smile.
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OOC: I just realized I missed a critical part of that statement, I left out the word Hope lol.

Shusuke was confused, not as to the directions, those were very clear but more so, how he would ascertain his worth just based off a slash. "Is this mystical captain voodoo?" he asked himself, unsure of his methods but knew not to question him. If he wanted him to strike his tonfa than he would. Shusuke nodded, "Yes sir." he said softly. He withdrew his zanpakuto slowly, allowing it's blade to brush against the sheath every inch of the way and then holding it out in front of him, perfectly aligned with his body. His left hand now positioned itself below his right, assuming a two handed posture, that of the kendo way. Perhaps he wasn't able to do what Captain You Xang asked of him, his experience was but a pebble in a pond compared to the captains. Getting this right was critical. 

"Alright Tsukurite Yasuragi, flow into my blade. Be one with me, let us show the captain our strength!" he yelled to himself. He made one movement with his body, a lunge to close the gap between them. Shusuke's feet planted firmly in front of his notional opponent, his blade raised, looking no different than usual. He swung down hard, perhaps not with his full strength but pretty close. In the milliseconds before contact with Captain Yu Xang's tonfa, Shusuke reflected on this moment in time.