"Swimming is a good way to work up an appetite. Especially diving," It wasn't just physical, it took a lot more concentration and awareness of both one's body and one's surroundings than just long distance swimming.

He pulled off his shirt and kicked off his sandals, abandoning the leg-warmers and arm covers that were worn from years of use. Naoki exchanged his weapon pouch for his preferred diving knife. Just a little longer than a kunai, the slim blade was smooth on one edge and serrated on the other with a slightly curved tip. He grinned at Lee and started wading into the water.

Naoki preferred to never speak about his markings, but he did enjoy the way they lit up the environment under water.