[If he had just an extra second, Hinata would have attempted to tear himself out of the man's grasp and continue his assault, but the swift elbow to the stomach throws that plan right out the window. It feels like his legs are turning into jelly as the wind is knocked out of him, and it's inevitable that he doubles over in pain and his knees buckle -- but he refuses to let himself fall over. For a few moments, all he can do is cough and gasp for air.
This is the kind of outcome he was expecting, and yet... taking a blow like that really did bring home the fact that Hinata still has so much to learn. If this was a real battle, he could be dead right now. That's a scary thought. But it also proves even further that he made the right choice coming here, approaching someone to teach him how to fight instead of just winging it when the time comes for a real battle. And he has a feeling that that time is coming very soon.
Once he regains his breath, he straightens himself up even though his stomach is still burning with pain (he really hopes that won't leave a bruise...), his cheeks slightly flushed but the fire hasn't faded from his eyes one bit. In fact, he's even more determined than ever to develop his skills and his feelings towards battling.]
...Yeah. I'm ready to do whatever it takes to improve myself.
[Then, he extends his empty hand towards his new teacher for a handshake.]
My name is Hinata Hajime. I'm looking forward to learning from you.
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This is the kind of outcome he was expecting, and yet... taking a blow like that really did bring home the fact that Hinata still has so much to learn. If this was a real battle, he could be dead right now. That's a scary thought. But it also proves even further that he made the right choice coming here, approaching someone to teach him how to fight instead of just winging it when the time comes for a real battle. And he has a feeling that that time is coming very soon.
Once he regains his breath, he straightens himself up even though his stomach is still burning with pain (he really hopes that won't leave a bruise...), his cheeks slightly flushed but the fire hasn't faded from his eyes one bit. In fact, he's even more determined than ever to develop his skills and his feelings towards battling.]
...Yeah. I'm ready to do whatever it takes to improve myself.
[Then, he extends his empty hand towards his new teacher for a handshake.]
My name is Hinata Hajime. I'm looking forward to learning from you.