The Dancing Leaf.

[Dr. Gaz]

The Dancing Leaf

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Gaz walked in front of the restaurant and looked up at the sign. It was beautifully made. The entire sign had been made out of fine, study oak. The building itself had been masterfully created by the finest builders. Gaz walked in and bowed slightly to the greeter. She bowed in returned and asked how she might help them.
"Yes, I sent an owl a few days ago requesting a private table for myself and a few others." Before the Yukikage could go any further, the girl nodded and barked a few orders to two men standing by.

"Follow them please..and Enjoy your meal." Gaz thanked her and followed the two men to a room in the back. The room was a little dim, lit only by candles. A large table sat in the middle of the room. Gaz sat at her seat and looked at Kuva.
"Order anything you like..its all on me. As for myself, Waiter if you don't mind, a bottle of your finest! Nothing like a little liquid courage as we wait for our guest."

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Kuva nervously looked at the interior of the building. Everything was truelly buetifull he felt so out of place. He was not poor he just never really enjoyed money. An sigh would escape his lips he did not want to say anything to ruin the Yukikage's happiness. They was guided to their table "thank you" the brunnet woudl say politly before sitting.

He looked at the menu he wanted something cold. There was tons of fancy names Kuva did not know any of them. He nervously looked at the waiter before looking at the menu again. "um this" Kuva said pointing at a random desert hoping it was cold.

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[Enter]

Entering the restaurant, it seemed that Ishi fitted in to both the local atmosphere and appearance like a hand in a glove- Only few seemed to turn their head in order to get another look at the girl of whom was keen on wearing comfortable clothes in lieu of ones which made her more defined whilst in a crowd- Of course, that is, despite her orangey-red hair which she couldn't help of course. It was all down to her genes. But otherwise, her dress sense was perhaps slightly eccentric, but you could have mistaked her for a farmer easily. Looking about, she would turn to someone who would seem to be a waited- Dressed in black, and would speak the words;

"Excuse me, I'm here for the table that was booked by a Gaz Mabu" she'd speak with a slight bow of her head, as she'd then be escorted to an area of the restaurant which featured a large table, and from what she knew of trees- Which was quite a lot- the wood seemed to be of quite some standard, so it seemed the Yukikage knew well of places to dine.

As her honey-green eyes would then bestow upon a figure sitting at the name, accompanied by another, she'd take some time to divulge in the details of the female that she was to be speaking to- Blonde hair with traces of pink scattered about, whilst she seemed to have eyes of orange. She was quite pretty- also having skin that seemed to be tanned, despite being in a cold country- But the young Hokage had heard of sunlight reflecting off snow causing the same effect that tanned other people- But her own skin colour could be genetical.

Sitting down at the table opposite the woman who she was talking to, the height difference would be noted quite easily as she found herself looking up at the woman whilst sitting down. Flickering a small smile towards her, Ishi would then begin her introductions.
"You must be the Yukikage, correct?
It's very nice to meet you in person- And in such a hospitable diner too, the smell was quite nice from outside.
Although I'm sure that I've told you, I'm Kishiko, Ishi," she'd speak, extending a hand over the table. "I wish to tell you: I have three of my ninja accompanying me, simply because one of whom needs to help escort in order to gain a title of ANBU. I do hope that you understand.

But..
Less about me, how are you on this fine day?
The weather here must be so much different to Yuki no kuni."

[--Kosuke]

[Enter!]

Kosuke would follow behind the Hokage as they were pointed in the direction of the table. The air was filled with the aroma of food and this getting Kosuke a bit more hungrier than he already was. If the place was quiet you could probably heard his stomach growl. He'd tried to ignore this as he decided to take a seat next to the Hokage. At first he was thinking of standing up the whole time but he sure didn't have the time to fidget when his leg fell asleep. He looked across the table and bowed gracefully to the Yukikage. Well he bowed the only way a person could in the current seated position. He'd wait until the two political figures would stop talking before he actually looked at what the Dancing Leaf had to serve. Even if he was on a mission, He still had to eat...something just to help the boy...relax. But for the most part, Kosuke just had a small grin on his face as he listened to what the two had to say.

[GO AWAY]

[Enter]

Entering the building, Takkun couldn't help but look around. Everything was so beautiful and it was so mellow. The Hyuuga followed closely behind Ishi and Kosuke, though her attention was being caught by everything around her. The smallest movement made her look, the quietest sound made her head turn. She wasn't paranoid, just curious...as always. Soon her attention was brought back to the mission at hand. She looked at the table, there was a male there along with the Yukikage. Her eyes ran over the two people quickly, not missing a detail. As Kosuke sat down, Takkun sat down right next to him, of course she wasn't even thinking. She would've sat away from him, but her subconscious mind took over for that moment. Giving the Yukikage and her escort a smile, Takkun listened to them speak.

[ladynatsumi]

OOC: Pardon my lateness, my family and I are currently in the process of moving which is kind of making me busy in RL so sorry about that...

[Enter]

My feet skimmed across the ground quietly, despite me wearing boots. I entered the restraint closely after the female shinobi who went by the name of Takkun. Even when I did not know her, she was of my village, so she was a comrade. After being ushered to a table, Ishi was the first to set off to the table followed by my cousin, Takkun was the third to leave. I smiled a courtier's smile and walked gracefully to the table.

I sank into a low curtsy in respect for the Yukikage and quietly took a seat next to Takkun. “Uh, I'd like a simple bowl of rice and a cup of water please.” My courtier's smile returning as I spoke as mellowly as possible. As a female, my mind kept going back to how disappointed I was about not dressing appropriately for a dinner with another Kage from another village, but my clothing now will just have to do.

As my eyes gazed upon the Yukikage, her beauty was outstanding. Her skin was although slightly tanned. I found that weird due to her living in such cold conditions. I thought about asking her why she was not as pale as me, but that would definitely be out of tone, to keeping silent was at most certain. Speaking when spoken to was the more appropriate thing to do within the presence of two Kages.

[Dr. Gaz]

The Yukikage was enjoying her drink. She was watching Kuva. The poor boy looked like a frighten animal. That would not do while she was around. He had nothing to be worried about.
"No need to be worried. Relax, enjoy yourself. Think of this as a little vacation. The village is paying you to travel to another country to eat a good meal" she said with a smile. Koori sat on the ground next to Gaz. He was so large it looked as if he was sitting in a seat himself. Both Gaz and Koori smelt the new arrivals before they were even visible. But something bothered her. She smelt four. Not three.
"Four?" Gaz growled to Koori. He nodded his large head back. He counted the same number.
"They're here.." Gaz said to Kuva.

Not even a minute later they were brought into the room. Her eyes quickly looked over all of them. The first to enter, the Red head was small. Very small. She had to push back the thought that she would have to look down at her. The next two who entered were both very quiet. One was a Hyuuga. She did not particularly trust Hyuugas or Uchihas. But she kept her face clear of any negative emotions. The last to enter another girl, about fifteen, sixteen years of age. She felt so old compared to everyone else. She noticed everyone seem to look at her skin. Guess they thought she would be pale. She smiled as the Red head started talking.

"Yes, it is good to meet you in person as well." She shook the Hokage hand. She explained why the extra person was present. Fair enough, Gaz had forgotten to mention Koori would also be at the meeting. Even though he wasn't a ninja..much less human, he was still as strong and smart as one. So things did even out a little there. "Of course, it is understandable. This is an easy mission for those hoping to one day to become Anbu."

When the Hokage as about Gaz, she smiled. And raised her glass.
"I'm doing wonderful. I mean, I'm finally out of the office, got a chance to walk around some..and I've returned to the Country of Fire. Before I was elected, I lived in the country for a little while training. From here I traveled to Moon, and Sea country. Beautiful places as well." Eyes would hover on the others a little bit with a smile on her lips. Perhaps that would explain to them why she was not as pale as the others from Snow. She took another sip from the glass. "I Think should I ever retire, I think I would move here. Warm weather, and plenty of places to visit. Maybe even start my own private practice like I always wanted."

She looked at the others. The two girls seem distracted. One kept twitching, looking at everything. The other seem more distracted by what she was wearing. Gaz could fix that. She smiled at them both.
"Ladies..This is Kuva. Hansom boy is he not? You guys should get to know him..I'm sure you would like what you hear." She smiled and gave Kuva a pat on his back. The whole point of this meeting was to bring the village closer together. To start bonds of friendships. They didn't need to worry about being formal with her. She enjoyed laughter and watching others have fun. She turned back to the Hokage. Taking on a little more serious face.

"Hokage Kishiko, as I told you in the letter I sent you, I called this meeting in hopes of creating a bond of friendship with your village..or to ease the tension that may have been created as a result of that..horrible attack on your village. I assure, that type of behavior is not tolerated at all by myself. Had I been in charge at the time, I would have hunted him down myself." Even as she spoke, Gaz knew words were cheap. It would take much more then sorry to truly repay for the damage that had been done. She hoped Snow could gain the strength to truly help repay the damage that had been done.

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Kuva would smile shyly when the yukikage told him to relax. After being comfy for a while he was finnaly able to relax a little. The waiter left the table getting the snow genin's food order pass to the kitchen. His teal colored eyes looked at Koori. He wonderd how did the special bond between a master and pet was like. Then Kuva was informed of the visitors.

There was a couple things he wanted. On his journey to the land of fire the brunnet saw an furry little creature. The creature sat in trees with brown fur and a fluffy tail. He thought those creature's was absolutly adorable. Hopefully after the meeting Kuva would be able to obtain his animal companion. There was also the question he wanted to ask the yukikage. The brunnet wonderd if the yukikage would become his sensie he loved the village hidden in the snow. That village was his home his never ending snowy wonderland.

An red headed women came in fallowed by 3 other shinobi. Two of the three was girls he did think they was pretty. Quickly the Hokage started talking he stayed silent respectfully. Then his ears would hear his yukikage's words. Surprissingly his yukikage introduced him to the two girls. Kuva blushed a little he was not use to attention. "um...hi its nice to meet you" the brunnet said shyly bowing respectfully to the two girls then to the Hokage.

It was true they needed to establish an friendship between the villages. Kuva heard a little about what the village done in the past it was upsetting. Still he wanted everyone to get along he hated violance.

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Tilting her head a few moments to what appeared to be a menu. Raising her arms up somewhat to touch the fabric it was bound in, she would then open it, her eyes now welcome to a number of different names of exotic dishes, she, a famed eater of broth and casserole, hadn't heard of before. Unsure what exactly a Filet mignon was, she chose the thing that was closest to what she knew about fine foods. Turning her head to a waiter, she would then speak; "I'd like some Leek and potato soup, please, with some Pinapple juice to drink.
..Could I have ice with it?"

Having spoken her decision, she would then look towards her escorts of whom she'd then nod her head, motioning for them to choose something as she passed the menu towards them. Once that was done, she'd turn back towards the Yukikage and the escort who had come with her, of whom was named Kuva. The Yukikage having been polite and introduced her own, she would do the same;"I once more apologize for the number, but, Here we have Natsumi, Kosuke and Takkun." after saying that, she would once more give another smile, crossing her arms on top of the table as she always did. "Ahaha, I'd been to Sea before for the chuunin exams. It's a very pretty country. Having lived in Fire country so long; I still view it as a beautiful country, but travelling and seeing new sights is always amazing. I myself have never been to your homeland." She'd speak. Despite having not been there, from what she had heard and read, the country of course being the land of snow, was ever a land of wintery frost and snow.
As it seemed Gaz had already introduced Kuva to her own shinobi, she would smile once more towards the boy, he seemed somewhat.. nervous, it was almost adorable in it's own way, but she was sure that perhaps one of the people who were accompanying her were probably somewhat nervous as to what the dinner was going to turn out to be. Of course, she was sure the majority hadn't met a person of Yukigakure descent.
Turning towards Gaz once more as more serious matters would begin to be spoken about, she would then nod her head in tune with her speech.

"The attack..
I hadn't been there whilst the attack had been called itself; But I had been helping to retrieve the bodies and the people who had survived.
The tower has been long since rebuilt now, but many people still hold it against your villages for the damage it caused within the community. Although; From how I see it..

One cannot blame a whole nation for the work of one single shinobi. Although my shinobi might disagree with me; that one event unbalanced the relationship between our two villages, from what I understand, nothing awful has happened since.
I'm more than welcome to change, Yukikage-Sama."

[ladynatsumi]

Everyone was settled. The Yukikage had started to introduce her companions. The male beside her looked as if he was definitely living in cold areas. Personally, I had a disliking for the cold, but this young male looked sweet. I kindly smiled to him but said nothing. Ishi had already placed her order, could she seriously understand the meals on this menu? Although rice and water was the only thing I virtually ate, all these other dishes sounded weird. I guess I will just have to find out when maybe Takkun or Kosuke order. “I once more apologize for the number, but, Here we have Natsumi, Kosuke and Takkun." As the Yukikage gave each of us a glance, I simply smiled.

I must admit, that I had a few questions for the Yukikage as my elder sister had a thing for the snow. She had mentioned many times, how she would love to return and let her eyes settle on it's frosty landscapes. Everyone in my family had lived in Yukigakure besides me for I was born in Konoha. Ishi then started talking about the Chunnin Exams and that she had visited a few countries while during. I was pretty interested in both kages, but I still reckon that my sister should have taken my place as she probably would have been over the moon to see members of her home town again.

“The attack... I hadn't been there whilst the attack had been called itself; But I had been helping to retrieve the bodies and the people who had survived...” Ishi then began talking about the attack on the village. I was actually waiting for someone to talk about that as I was still at the Academy when this happened. I was so unaware of what was happening as my teacher had simply told my class to stay put and study for the whole time. I'm not the type of person who would like to go out and fight, violence was something that I despised most, but everything has it's ups and Downs. But the way Ishi described her story of how the village was attacked, I was shocked to hear that another village could actually do that. Yes the Yukikage was so nice, I hoped that since she had said she was not apart of the attack and that she seemed appalled by it, maybe Yukigakure was a different place now.

[--Kosuke]

Bonding? That sort of got Kosuke's interest as he did want to see what the Snow looked liked. However when he heard about the attack on the village...This sort of pissed him and he showed it by the closing of his fist. He wasn't in the village at the time either as he had taken a trip to visit family in the Lightning country. When he got back...He had found his brother dead. This is what had made Kosuke into the slight bastard he is today. He looked up from the menu and grinned. "I'm..willing to change too...even if my brother did die..that day the village was attacked. It was a horrible thing of course be I guess we'll be able to get through it with these new bonds...I hate it when a grudge stops us from all living peacefully and I guess today we can erase that right?" Kosuke said. Before he knew it, He felt his stomach grumble and he called over the waiter. He pointed out some exotic dish that he could not pronounce correctly which would cause an eruption of laughter to anyone who actually heard him. Good time would soon fall over these two countries and maybe...just maybe Kosuke would tell his children that he was their..When Konoha and Yukigaukre kissed and made up. Just maybe.

[GO AWAY]

Takkun felt just a bit out of place being there, though when she heard her name, she merely smiled at the Yukikage and her escort before going back to looking around curiously. She knew about the attack and everything, she just didn't really have much to say. She merely sat there, listening to everyone exchange words. She gazed at everyone at the table for a moment, though she didn't realize it seemed as though she was staring at everyone, she was just taking a good look at them. Her attention then turned back to the menu, she didn't know what she wanted or rather, she didn't know what the heck the damn thing said so she merely handed the menu to Natsumi giving a light smile. Her eyes then fell to Kuva, he looked like a nice person, though he seemed rather tense and shy.

"Change is always good.." Takkun whispered to herself softly, looking at the table.

[Dr. Gaz]

ooc: Sorry, I know its not my best post. I just got home and its nearly midnight.

Gaz listened to Ishi speak how she had been retrieving the bodies from the wreckage that had been left behind. Gaz felt a burning guilt sensation in her chest. The sadest part about all of this to her was that she was there during the attack. She had been only been maybe, five, ten miles away from the village. She could have helped, stopped, or at least been there to heal the wounded. She is the best Medical ninja in her village, and willing to bet one of the top medical ninja around the world..though nothing can make that official. Something Ishi did say made Gaz smile.
“Yes, it is amazing how our choices, and the way we think changes once we have to also consider the political implications of our actions. How those who would cry for war..might change there mind when placed in our shoes.”

Gaz stopped for a bit to take a few bites of a dish placed in front of her.
“Change..Yes..Change needs to take place. Snow..needs a stable friend. Or someone who is on friendlier terms. Cloud and Snow have gone back and forth between friend and enemy, that I can't really put much faith in what they say. I can never know if it is a friend, or an enemy speaking with me.” She stopped and took a sip of her drink. It was kind of a sweet drink. Not too sweet to say it was layered in sugar, but sweet none the less. She turned her attention back to Ishi.
“Leaf has a bright future I think. Even before becoming Yukikage, I have heard of you. You would be surprised the kind of information you can learn while staying in an Inn in the middle of no where. But as I was saying, in that future, I also see a chance to help rebuild my own village, to give ourselves a new name. A chance to help repay for the lives that were taken.”

She stopped to see what the Hokage would say. If she would have anything to say at all. Gaz just knew she had open the door. It was now up to the others to decide whether or not they wanted to enter the door of friendship.

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The snow genin sat there quitly as he listend. He felt a sting of saddnes when the boy said his brother died because of the conflict. Then they was talking about the bodys indeed it mad him almost cry. Kuva looked at the leaf shinnobi before looking at his yukikage.

He wanted snow to have a bright futer. Also the brunnnet wanted to erase the harsh name people said about snow nins. Kuva would wait not wanting to be rude to any of the kages. So he sat there quitly listening to the others.

[ladynatsumi]

At the word bonding, this had made me smile slightly. The Yukikage had a wonderful idea. I felt despite the village's differences, that what happened in the past cannot be changed. Although I was at the academy at the time of the village's attack, I had no clue about whatever was happening. I felt sorry for the ones who lost their loved ones and probably would be very cold and bitter if someone close to me was killed. But as Kosuke started speaking, I had no idea that his brother was involved in the attack and had lost his life. No wonder why Kosuke was the way he is now. I sighed, my heart went out to him then. I now understood why he was rather arrogant and bitter.

My eyes lowered to the table as I thought about all those shinobi who had fought and lost their lives. I wondered if the greaving families are still greaving like Kosuke was. Change.. Yes.. Change needs to take place. Snow needs a stable friend. Or someone who is on friendlier terms. Cloud and Snow have gone back and forth between friend and enemy, that I can't really put much faith in what they say. I can never know if it is a friend, or an enemy speaking with me.” The Yukikage had a good point, I also felt that way when I was at the academy. I knew that I was the oldball of the class due to my Gothic lifestyle and appearance, people regarded me as a freak yet some spoke to me as if they were my friend. They left me confused throughout my year there.

“Pardon my speaking out of turn, but what lady Yukikage had said about Cloud and Snow, you have a good point. Plus I believe that both villages, meaning Konoha and your own deserve another chance as well...” I took a small pause. “...friends or perhaps allies. I may not know exactly what happened in the past between both villages, and I don't mean to sound cruel, but we can't change what happened in the past.” I then quietned and lowered my eyes to the table once more, totally loosing my hunger for food. I suddenly felt full, if not sick. I hoped that what I had just said had not started anything, and that everyone who sat at this table would see where I was coming from.

I too wanted to see the better for both Yukigakure and Konohagakure as I felt from what I've seen and heard of the Yukigakure's new kage, she sounds like someone who want's to make things better between both villages. But what would both Kages think as the evening went on? But just before I'd allow anyone else speak I would quickly put in; “I meant no disrespect to any of you and I do apologize if what I have said had offended you lady Yukikage and lady Hokage... As it was not my intention.” I would then shush myself and continue the dinner in silence unless either of the Kages spoke to me...

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She'd tilt her head towards her own nin as they spoke somewhat about their own views on the topic, and she in return would give a smile, glad that they had at least posed some kind of intrest in the topic. If anything, she didn't want them to be bored for the rest of the evening. ".........." Listening to the story of Cloud and Snow, she would nod her head somewhat. Cloud had been and was still a faithful ally to Konohagakure, and they had been for as long as she knew, so it was nice to know that her village had one Ally of whom they could trust in. They also had Ame, but she hadn't heard from them in quite a while.

As a plate would then be placed down in front of her and a glass of Pinapple juice, she would then take a sip from the drink, pick up a spoon, and then begin to drink the soup which was infront of her. It was actually quite nice, the leek combining quite deliciously with the potato. Only a few times had she eaten this dish in a restaurant or eatery, she was much more used to making it at home with the things that she grew in her garden. "Thank you, I assure that with the right ruling and choices, Yukigakure will rise once more. I wish you good luck in your actions, Miss." her politeness coming in to play once more naturally as she always did, she would then give another smile to her before turning to Kuva of whom seemed quite emotional by the looks in his eyes, and then to Natsumi, who had begun speaking.

"It is important to remember the past, but we cannot continue to live in it. Things happen, things come and go, and people change. I doubt the person of whom had caused the event in itself has changed very much.
We will always remember the people who lost their lives within the tower on that day, but we cannot continue to hold on to whatever is left and hope for change. And neither can we hope to change the past either, as you said."

[--Kosuke]

"It is important to remember the past, but we cannot continue to live in it. Things happen, things come and go, and people change. I doubt the person of whom had caused the event in itself has changed very much. We will always remember the people who lost their lives within the tower on that day, but we cannot continue to hold on to whatever is left and hope for change. And neither can we hope to change the past either, as you said."

Kosuke nodded as he listened more and more to his Hokage. For someone who looked so young and adorable, She was pretty wise, Years before her age even. Kosuke began to wonder if she ever had a wise teacher. But over anything else, the thought of this alliance was what dwindled in his head. Now what would be different if they were allies? He'd have questions but right now wasn't the correct time to ask them. He'd even be okay if they didn't get answered. Right now it was all show and tell...With a lot more telling than show.

Smelling the steaming cart of food, Kosuke knew what he'd be eating. Something familiar, Chicken covered with Parmesan cheese with some sort of Tabasco sauce. Taking a bite after receiving said food, Kosuke could taste the passion, the flavor, Everything the cook put into making this meal. It was just that good. If you were watching, You'd notice a sparkle in the boy's eyes. For once, Kosuke could stop worrying about his problems.

[GO AWAY]

Takkun listened to the Hokage closely, though one thing got to her the most and it made her tense up slightly. "It is important to remember the past, but we cannot continue to live in it. Things happen, things come and go, and people change."
Her gaze planted onto the table as she began to think about recent events. No matter how much she didn't want to believe it, the Hokage was right, though Takkun was in her own little world and she didn't really want to have much to do with anybody, for some odd reason, what the Hokage said had brought a smile to her face. She wasn't really aware of it for quite a while, but she was pulled back to the current conversation by the smell of food. Takkun wasn't hungry, but she felt awkward seeing the others order something.

[ladynatsumi]

“It is important to remember the past, but we cannot continue to live in it. Things happen, things come and go, and people change. I doubt the person of whom had caused the event in itself had changed very much. We will always remember the people who lost their lives within the tower on that day, but we cannot continue to hold on to whatever is left and hope for change. And neither can we hope to change the past either, as you said.” From Ishi's words, I felt she understood where I was coming from. I nodded. “As I said, even through I was at the academy when this was happening, I cannot exactly jump to conclusions as it is not my decision.--” I said, but then turned to the Yukikage. “My lady, were you Yukikage at the time of the event?” I asked, voice soft, but coated with a slight firmness. A small speaking technique most daughters get off of their mother.

If the current Yukikage was not in charge at the time, then what would she think on my little outburst? Finally the waiter had returned back to the table with my order, she placed it gently on the space in front of me before waiting to see if anyone else wished for something. When nothing was said but my “Thank you.” The waiter would quietly leave us to our dinner. I looked down at my bowl and leaned forward slightly to retrieve my chopsticks. Although my apatite was long gone, I supposed by trying to eat, might bring it back again.

[Dr. Gaz]

ooc: Sorry about my lateness, I was apart of a Softball tournament last couple days. Came second in my bracket. Pretty tough bracket to.

Turning her head to the girl who had asked her a question.
"No, I was not in charge. I was..if my memory is correct, Living here still, getting ready to head toward the Moon country. I left Snow a few years back to travel..and find myself. I found myself constantly in conflicts that caused my to go against my..ideals. You see, when I was in the academy, I decided I would become a medical ninja just as my Grandmother and Mother had done. As such, I had grown to value life, and strove to protect it. Yet as a ninja, I found myself constantly having to take it. As a young girl, I had sort of a break down and left the village. The current Yukikage saw this and allowed me to leave with out any grief. He only asked I one day return. Who knew I would return as the Yukikage." (true story)

She stopped and looked back into her past. The Yukikage who allowed her to leave was the one who she had grown to have..some what of a romance with. She loved him, as he loved her. She was so disappointed to find out he had been gone for a long time. She brought herself out of her past and nodded at the Hokage. She was right. "We can not allow ourselves to dwell in the past. This includes old grudges and old rivalries. And to show I am not just speaking words, I am calling for an alliance between our two villages. Let us embrace each other as friends and move forward as examples to the other villages. " Her words may have been hasty, but she was speaking what she really felt.