"More during peacetime, because at least during war the hostilities are active." He murmured the words, watching Sasuke as he watched himself.

"It's one of those things that just don't get internalized by Academy students, because so many in the Academy turn to being civilians, though the lessons are there. History, if nothing else, teaches about the results when these things don't happen, or should."

He moved, resting his hand on his back. "Hold your breath."