.Red Eye Of Konoha. [Event]

[Sairo Zassou]

The display by Aoshi after he stepped away from us was amusing to say the least. My inauguration was a funeral of the previous Kage, which led to me arguing with a silly kid who felt the need to stand up against me. His... Well he danced with his ANBU in front of the whole village. It was definitely interesting. But music wasn't necessarily my strong suit, and as such, I said and did nothing as I stood there, waiting for his demonstration to be over.

Once he had done so, we were gestured to. I noticed a few others looking over at me, likely due to my appearance. After all, it wasn't often that someone goes wandering into the village wearing a pure black cloak and hiding all features. But when they see the attire beneath, they would know.

I walked with Saara to where Aoshi now stood. He stood in the middle of a sparring arena, and it was because of that, I was glad that I had brought my weaponry with me. I wasn't sure who would challenge the Tsuchikage, but I welcomed it. It had been far too long since I had been able to use my skills. So a nice spar would prove beneficial to me.

Within the sparring arena, I stood behind Aoshi, Saara alongside me. "Whenever you're ready, Hokage. I trust that you'll be as surprised as the rest of your village."[/color] I said with a light chuckle. They would be surprised at the alliance, he would be surprised at my words and how I was dressed. But I felt it necessary to do so. Now I just waited to be told to speak, and for the alliance to be made public.

[hagane]

Hagane kept careful eyes around the area and observed the festivities, noting the obvious movements and not so obvious ones. And keeping an eye on the cloaked individuals as well as the arrival of the new Hokage himself. There was dancing and celebration all around as Hagane observed that as well as the key AnBu points that he was familiar with. He noted seeing at least 4 spots being utilized by moving AnBu members around the area, counting the members would be meaningless at this point. Different individuals with different talents presented themselves throughout the region. It would be obvious that many would gather.

And then, the presence of what appeared to be either a tournament or a sparring arena of some sort. While the exact plan was uncertain, Hagane was well aware that it appeared to be the situation: There would be competition. This would be an ideal time to display himself and his training. He'd pick someone clearly stronger than himself though much slower mentally, someone he could simply outpace if that were the case. Unless there was something else in store. Hagane would just have to wait and see.

[Aoshi]

It was by this time that the shinobi and the villagers had died down in their applause and chatter, waiting with what appeared to be bated breath at what plans the Hokage held in store for them as a whole. The air, thick and permeating with curiosity, traveled along the congregation and sent a small chill of anticipation up Aoshi's spine. The corner of his lips provided a small smile, his eyes dipping low to the edifice below as if he was in deep thought. The silence was almost deafening before he lifted his gaze once more, allowing his eyes to scan the crowd for those he had seen before. The connection between himself and his people were of the utmost importance. While the strength of the sword was important, the hand that gripped it was of equal value. And so he would show his character in complete totality. No secrets. No games. He noted the attendants:

Minoru, the Hyuuga. Always a pleasure.

The Sadojin Djynn, deceptive in appearance.

Another Hyuuga, possessing what appeared to be an ear for music much like his own.

Gosei, the former Hokage and grand shinobi - their Dragon.

He greeted them with a thoughtful look before his lips parted to speak. The AnBu remained statuesque, formations taken up to give all of the onlookers a direct line of sight to him. "....Konoha has been the source of mockery for years past, it seems." Aoshi had been present for the destruction of Leaf years ago. While Gosei had done more than enough to restore the structure, the scars of the past remained ever present. "While Gosei has done all that he could to restore our integrity, there's far more to do to restore our strength. For too long, we've been walked all over. We've been subject to the scorn of our neighbors. We've even made enemies in our time of reconstruction!" Aoshi emphasized the last statement, the truth of the matter surely felt by Sairo as he directed it for his ears to hear.

"....But while this might be true, the time for change has come. We open new doors! We build new bridges! We pool our resources so that we can call ourselves true shinobi, moving with purpose across these lands and starting at home to claim the accolades we deserve!" Aoshi was growing excited, the adrenaline pumping through his veins forcing his fingers to curl into fists. The chatter of the people began to grow as his volume increased - the Hokage would even begin to move back and forth, his hands motioning to various patrons who would nod their heads and narrow their eyes as if steeling themselves to his resolve. "You don't wear the headband just to protect your foreheads! We don't complete missions just for the monetary gain! And we don't train our bodies and our minds to simply stay hidden in our homes while our enemies travel our land in complete freedom and without fear of the shade of Konoha's trees! No!" the Uchiha exclaimed.

His small smile had ascended into a canine smile of roguish proportion. "Let's take it steps further! Let's awaken the beast whose breath cascades along these lands and ignites it to call it the Land of Fire! Let's sever the heads of history's scholars and erect grand figures in their place!" Aoshi stepped forward upon his right foot, that same side's fist thrust heavenward as he shouted.

"BATHED IN VIGOR, LET THE LEAF PREVAIL!!"

An outburst of excitement and cheer pierced the air, Konoha's ranks following in his display of morale and meeting each other with nods and smiles alike. The spirit of Konoha began to rise there in front of the tower. Aoshi had never made a promise that he couldn't keep, but the determination to bring prosperity to the village of Leaf was certainly there. The gleam in his eye was slowly brought down to a flicker, however, as he lifted his hands to silence those who continued their excited cheers. "Now, then.." he began. Aoshi's eyes slowly traveled to Sairo's countenance as best he could, the Tsuchikage's vessel swathed in shadow. "....I bring to you one such bridge that we will build upon. While we've made both allies and enemies, we've forgotten the virtue in unity. With that being said, I bring to you the first of many steps that will elevate us to new plateau." A wary nod followed to the AnBu who imperceptibly tensed; their hands at the ready to draw their weapons in case the more aggressive and unwilling villagers showed themselves, Aoshi's expression of assurance never faltered. He didn't fear the future. He embraced it with a vice grip. And so he would reveal the identity of his guests, never hesitating in his choice.

"....Konoha is now in alliance with Iwagakure. In our very presence is none other than the man responsible for their admirable strength. That man.."

Aoshi motioned a hand toward him.

"....Is Sairo, the Tsuchikage of the Hidden Stone Village."

[Fui]

With eyes locked with the kage for a mere moment the large serpent would nod his head with a flicker of his forked tongue. Resting neatly within the sandy coil Djynn listened to the words of encouragement that graced the kagé's lips and it was then the kagé mentioned the new alliance and Djynn's attention was taken 110%. Looking upon the two figures with the kagé his forked tongue would flicker - not that it did anything other than complete the image of the snake he held.

With eyes upon the duo, the lord Hokage announced that the man was the Tsuchikage, logic followed that the woman with him was either a guard or his partner. Tilting his snake like head the sand around his body made little to no movement as the wings formed on his back. The wings stayed flat on his body like they were there the whole time and unless you were paying extremely close attention the shift wouldn't be noticed until the wings would arise from his body. It wasn't long before the kagé finished his speech and after waiting a moment the 20 ft long snake who had now become a Couatl slithered along the floor to the front of the Hokagé. He was doing something he wouldn't normally do and he felt like backing away the moment he moved but he knew he couldn't.

Coiling up once more, but this time in front of the hokage, Tsuchikage and co. Djynn would unveil the 16ft wingspan of his two wings before bringing them back to cover the coil. With the coil he made sure to keep it lower than the Hokagé's height out of respect for the man and in a human voice with no lisp or dragged out ''s's'' Djynn would gently speak.

Lord Kagé, if I may speak. Would it be okay for me to engage in a spar with the lord Tsuchikage, should he be willing and no one else wanting to. Should someone else desire so I do not mind retreating back to the crowds to watch.

As Djynn spoke the serpent like forked tongue would flicker slightly to keep up his serpentine illusion, but while he spoke the wings which covered his body hid the color and slight form change he underwent. Turning his body into a golden color and gaining a few spikes he would await the answer of those before him before taking any more action.

(OOC - The wings are being made instead of the arms - Just so you are aware that I am not breaking a rule on creating bonus body parts)

Supplementary techniques:

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Suna Sensu: Karada Souran (Sand Style: Body Control) - [30,80]
Rank: ["C", "B"]
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to control and shape their body as they please.
Special: ---
Drawback: User can only make shapes and such up to their bodily size.
Description: User gains the ability to change their body and transform its shape as they see fit. User has a set amount of sand within their body they cannot have more then a set number, allowing them to have a human shape and form. They have mastered the shape and form so well, it allows them to make contours so that they not only appear to have skin and cloths, but it feels that very as well. They may also use it to regenerate lost limbs with either another sand source, of sand from the lost limb. This form at "C" Rank is always active, otherwise they would be nothing more then a pile of sand. They have been able to do this for so long however, the "C" Rank form of this technique only takes an "E"Rank amount of chakra per day. Thus, allowing them to keep this form forever. This technique also allows the user to perform some Sand techniques directly from their body. The "B"Rank Form of this technique simply allows them to take form of more advanced things. For example, a pile of sand, a giant arm, Drill, or whatever they can imagine, so long as the object does not go over their sand capacity.
Limit: Must be a Sadojin, Sand Release.

Suna Sensu: Suna Kyuuchaku (Sand Style: Sand Absorbtion) - [30,80,100]
Rank: ["C", "B", "A"]
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user the knowledge to absorb extra sand to their body.
Special: ---
Drawback: If the user does not have enough sand within them, they will form without limbs and look deformed.
Description: The user focuses chakra into a sand source whether from soil conversation or from a gourd, and begins to add that sand to their own bodily sand to increase their body mass. This is useful for storing sand within to be used for other sand techniques if the user so wishes, however with this, the body's size also increases as well.

"C" Rank: Grows 2 extra feet, stores enough sand for one C rank technique
"B" Rank: Grows 5 extra feet, stores enough sand for one B rank technique
"A" Rank: Grows 10 extra feet, stores enough sand for one A rank technique

Limit: Must be Sadojin

Suna Sensu: Suna Taisha (Sand Style: Sand Regeneration) - [30,80,100]
Rank: ["C", "B", "A"]
Skill: Ninjutsu, Passive.
Effect: Allows the user to regenerate their form after having it broken and rearranged.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes time depending on what needs to be repaired.
Description: Allows the user the knowledge of repairing their Sand form after being hit or having it disrupted by something, including their own will. User simply uses sand around them or sand from their old body part and recycles it to re-grow their lost limb or body part. Depending on the Rank of the technique, depends on how fast the user can regenerate.

"C" Rank takes one full post (6 seconds)
"B" Rank takes half a turn (3 seconds)
"A" Rank is instantaneous.

Limit: Must be Sadojin.

Suna Sensu: Suna Chuushin (Sand Style: Sand Heart) - [70]
Rank: "B"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: User moves the sand heart about their body with ease.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Allows the user to control where their Sand Heart is located. A passive skill that with time and training the Sadojin may be able to move it to a different place then where their normal heart would remain. This is good to confuse the opponent and keep a user safe from what would otherwise be a "Deadly" blow.
Limit: Must know Karada Souran "B", Suna Kumo, Super Size.

Tail of Sand - [10]
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu ' Supplementary'
Effect: View Description
Special: -
Drawback: -
Description: Allows the user to grow a tail made of sand. The tail does nothing significant without further techniques. Techniques which require the use of a limb but are not specific on which type can be used utilizing the tail otherwise no techniques can be used with it thus far. The tail grows in proportion to your size, with C rank absorption it can grow up to three feet long with half a foot in width at the base, with the B rank of absorption the tail can reach 6 foot long with one foot width at the base and with A rank the tail can reach upto 12 foot long with two feet in width at the base. The taildoes not have to reach these exact specifications however as the user can choose to use a smaller tail.
Limit: Sand Release, Sadojin Bloodline

Snake:

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Couatl:

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[Loki 'The Seeker']

Loki had moved up to the front of the crowd, to watch the new Hokage speak to his people. His face was getting passionate as he spoke onward. It wasn’t until he would wave at the man that she was keeping her eye on, speaking. Reviling that this man is the kage of stone village. Her eyes showed a mild surprise as they had been at odds with each other for years. But then a movement from the back and then a flying beast would be upsetting to the picture of this newfounded alliance.

The snake spoke, speaking asking about sparring the new kage. Her footfalls would be heard as she moved forward stepping out of the crowd, her white eyes watching him. She would speak, yelling at the snake,

Hey, Snake, go home, no one invited you to take up the show!! your taking up this historic moment!

With that she would shuffle back into the crowd, her body movements would merely weave around people to get to a fairly good view again.

[Solus]

F

or once Gosei was genuinely surprised. The very Tsuchikage in the heart of the village. Every muscle in the Dragon of Konoha’s body tensed, the Village of Stone had always been a hostile faction and all previous encounters he ever had with the Iwagakure had been negative. Only the trust that Aoshi seemed to harbor for the Tsuchikage and the one that appeared to be affiliated to him stopped the Godaime from assaulting them both with all his might. It truly seemed that a new time was dawning as this alliance with former enemies would never have been possible under Gosei’s reign. Aoshi’s vigor was reflected by his actions, barely in office and he had already managed a truce and a pact with an archenemy of the Konohagakure.

From the crowd something slithered forth. Alarmed the Godaime quickly twisted his communication device into his ear and turned it on. The creature had the exterior of a Couatl, but the sensor capabilities of The Godaime would immediately reveal the ruse. It was a human chakra signature, even more specifically, of a boy Gosei had noticed before Aoshi’s entrance. Putting his now empty dewar flask aside the Godaime would lean forward on his seat, elbows on his knees and fingertips pressed together against his mouth as he glared at the scene before him. It seemed like a relaxed position, but nothing was farther from the truth and any AnBu who had worked under the Dragon of Konoha before would know this. If the boy would make one wrong move Gosei would strike him down from where he sat in an instant. If the choice was between this fool and the new Hokage and his designs the choice would be clear.

If the boy would want to spar then Gosei was more than happy to oblige him. The mockery he made of the creatures that the Kazeraikou could summon and from which his reputation was partially derived was irritating and annoying. The careless way the boy acted would infuriate the Godaime, coupled with the mockery. ”Godaime here, that is not my summon. It is human, B-class.” Quickly the Godaime would mutter the information his sensor skills gathered over the air onto the AnBu channel.

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[classy=template]The surge of the crowds brought Kunitsugu to the south-east of the Hokage's position as he delivered his speech. The Ronin felt his election to make his way directly to Konohagakure no Sato had been efficient; already he had witnessed two beings of Godly magnitude up relatively close, and now...

"A third."

The word announced was 'Tsuchikage'. Since his arrival in Konohagakure no Sato, the foreign boy had learned... if not much, then some, picked up from unknowing sources that spoke in the streets, and some the wanderer had addressed directly. Iwagakure no Sato, far to the north-west, had been an enemy of this village for quite some time, and now its leader stood within its limits. The Ronin devised that this situation could most definitely become of the virulent kind. His right hand glided down to the hilt of his trusted blade, and lingered there as commotion of the less adulated kind sprung up about him; an angry roar sounded directly to Kunitsugu's right, and the boy had his bony shoulder shunted callously aside in a bid for the front of the packs; the guilty was lost among the hubbub before Kunitsugu's gaze could right itself.

The boy found that vision of the goings on was lost to him, as he had been pushed slightly to the background. Amidst the chaos, the other oddity, obsessed with his own music, had been lost. Being denied any importance among the unhappy groups ground on the boy's patience, and struck an uncommon nerve. Angrily, he shoved his way to the front, displaying the gleam of his half-drawn sword and gritted teeth to any who challenged him.

Finally at the forefront of the goings on, and with relatively open space between him and the main event, Kunitsugu had to hold his ground to avoid being shunted forth. Through this endeavor, he saw a beast rise up - a winged snake, alike to the one Kunitsugu had once observed Kazeraikou Gosei summon from thin air.

Was he sending one of his pet creatures forward to challenge the Tsuchikage? Kunitsugu devised with a slight tilt of his head, ignorant of the people bustling at his back, that this was not entirely implausible, judging by the former Hokage's apparently vengeful nature. The snake-creature was being reviled however, on the whole. Either these people were oblivious to its stature, or it was not of Gosei's ownership.

Bumped at from the rear, Kunitsugu against flashed his sword, his emerald gaze instantly growing vengeful for the shatter of his reverie as he flicked it backwards.

"Silence yourself, stranger, or will that be my duty?" The energy and acrimony of the surrounding populace was infecting him. The boy, younger than Kunitsugu and having looked arrogant mere moments ago, molded gingerly back with the crowd. Still, the Ronin stood on its edge, more obvious than he noticed.[/classy][newclass=template]font-family: felixtitling; text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px; padding-right: 60px;[/newclass][newclass=template u]font-family: blackadderitc; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; Text-decoration: None;[/newclass][newclass=template b]font-family: kartika; Text-decoration: None; font-weight: bold;[/newclass]

[Minoru Hyuuga]

((OOC: Sorry for the long wait! Had a bit of work to do. Edited due to a misunderstanding on my behalf))

'Not bad for a speech' thought the male as he heard the older guy speak. It sounded like he had big plans for Konohagakure no sato.
"....Konoha is now in alliance with Iwagakure. In our very presence is none other than the man responsible for their admirable strength. That man.." started the new Hokage.

"....Is Sairo, the Tsuchikage of the hidden stone village." told the other male. Minoru felt his eyes widen when he heard this.
'The Tsuchikage is HERE!? But I thought Iwa no kuni was pretty much at the other side of the continent!' thought the guy as he looked around for the shinobi in question.

A frown formed on his face when he was unable to see him. His byakugan was reactivated and he could now see a snake where the guy with the weird core stood.
"Lord Kagé, if I may speak. Would it be okay for me to engage in a spar with the lord Tsuchikage, should he be willing and no one else wanting to? Should someone else desire so I do not mind retreating back to the crowds to watch" inquired the flying snake.

'Oh Kami' thought the Chuunin as he facepalmed. Why would a guy with the chakra strength of a skilled Genin want to fight against a kage!? A woman then stepped forwards.
"Hey snake, go home, no one invited you to take up the show!! Your taking up this historic moment!" yelled the blonde.

"Could not have said it better myself. Thanks woman" muttered the male as he shot the female a grateful smile. Chances were small that she could see him since he was 40 feet to the right of her.
Gosei then confirmed that the snake guy was not one of his summons. Which was not surprising since the summon the male sat upon was different than the sand snake.

'Looks like his bloodlimit or clan powers can make him change his body quite a lot. I have not met anyone who can look like the Hokage's snakes yet' thought the black-haired guy. But there was something weird going on with the chakra system.
He slipped back into the crowd with a small smile at his face. Not only were there interesting people here, but they had foreign shinobis here as well.

[Dr. Horible]

As the boy leaned on the wall he listened to the new Kage Speak. The boy thought that his speech was a little long. But the Announcement a new alliance quickly got the ninja’s attention. An alliance with the stone village Hu. The boy thought to himself. although he was listening to the new kage speak the boys attention was on the “snake”. With his sharp squirrel like sight the boy sould see his body shift an wings appear even before the “Snake” would reveal them to the crowd and the new kage. ” Wow challenging the Tsuchikage to a duel, while the alliance is just announced. How much more full of himself can he be?” the boy said quietly in the rapid high pitched squirrel language. To anyone around it would sound as if he had just make a bunch of random squeaking sounds.

The four squirrels in his coat muttered that they agreed with the boy’s statement. He looked over at Fraulein and noted she was being abnormally quiet. Hey, Snake, go home, no one invited you to take up the show!! your taking up this historic moment! a woman would say from the from the group of people. The boy smiled inside the hood of his coat. He did not move to see who was talking he was looking where Fraulein was. Was staring at a man who was towards the back of the crowd. It took the ninja moment to notice what the squirrel was looking at. Then he saw it, there was an owl on his head. The boy could barely make out the smell of the bird over the large crowd. But his noise was a lot better than most people he had met.

He touch the giant squirrel on the shoulder. to let her know it was ok, and she gave him a look of worry. ” your anger towards birds is understandable. But I need u focused.” the boy said to her. she looked at him a nodded, the boy could not blame her. She was almost killed by a bird as a baby. He turned his attention back to the sparing arena. He did not want to miss this guy betting beat into the ground. The ninja laughed to himself as he watched.

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Fabulous.

The ceremony was interrupted by a snake- something that the Hyuuga wasn't even going to bother checking out with his Byakugan.

Dumbass., he mused quietly, a snigger sliding past his lips. He'd be surprised if the snake left quietly, quietly wagering to himself the changes of that fool getting the shit beaten out of him. Still though, he remained perched, the excitement of the snake fading swiftly. Thumbing blindly at his MP3 player, another song started, the man's head bobbing in time with it as he watched deafly to the proceedings.

[hagane]

The festivities were something of a wondrous occasion. And the mood changed, as the new Hokage made note of the world's view of Konoha. How the village was viewed as a sham and a disgrace amongst the shinobi world. Hagane wanted to say he was wrong but there was valid truth in it. Hagane made a keen observation as the new Hokage was going on a spiel: He was preparing to make a grand point or announcement. And then, he said something Hagane thought he'd never hear, let alone so suddenly.

An....alliance....with THEM!?

The mere thought of that took a moment for him to digest. The very people that massacred his mother, were now just forgiven? Bygones be bygones, like nothing ever happened? Hagane's blood began to boil. his own chakra began to rise in response to this rage he felt. While not preparing an attack, any sensor would immediately notice this feeling and this chakra and the sheer hatred that oozed out of Hagane. The pure fury that poured out. These bastards desecrated his mother and now they were friends?! And they even had the Tsuchikage himself here?!?! Hagane couldn't handle it.

"Who...the hell are you.....to just say that these bastards who killed our friends and family are now our allies?!"

Hagane growled out towards the new 'Hokage' in front of him allying himself with the enemy. He comes up under mysterious circumstances to begin with and now, is suggesting he align ourselves with these bastards. Hagane couldn't perceive why everyone was just ok with this? They were more angered at the guy snake thing pretending to be something else and openly suggest challenging the Tsuchikage than a matter of the enemy being right here in front of them? It made Hagane's blood boil without anything to hold it back.

"Kisama......These scum are standing here without a blade through their throat but instead, with open and welcoming arms by all of you? Do you honestly expect us to just forgive and forget all the blood that's been spilled? And you just welcome them into our home and sneak them in under cloak and dagger. And you expect us to just trust they won't try and kill us, why? Because you're such a nice guy, Hokage-sama?"

Hagane's words dripped with a venom that even he himself rarely used. A rare side of him, a truly malicious hatred emptied out from his soul, his emotions nearly overwhelming him before he paused himself for a moment and observed various things occurring as he turned to the snake kid thing in question and smirked before turning back to the Tsuchikage.

"I wouldn't push your luck on him accepting that challenge, Kid. After all, an Iwagakure shinobi, let alone their Tsuchikage wouldn't just spar with you on an open setting. No, they prefer to ambush you when you're unprepared and then, leave your desecrated and mutilated corpse at the village gates for the entire village to see. Especially if they're a codebreaker from Amegakure, isn't that right, Tsuchikage-me?"

Hagane said, with a very sincere and venomous tone, intentionally adding the offensive honorific at the end of his address to the Tsuchikage as he then offered towards him a sweet smile. The pure sweetness of it signalling just how venomous his words really were and the significance of that day six years ago that many would remember, when his mother's tortured and mutilated body was sent to Konoha as a message. And Hagane would make sure that everyone would recall that day no matter what.

[Sairo Zassou]

I had a grand reveal planned. I knew what I was going to do, I knew what I was going to say. And yet... Two seemed to want to ruin that. One had been yelled at by others for asking the Hokage if he could challenge me to a spar. The other seemed to have genuine hatred for my village, and even told of what seemed to be a true story. Perhaps a family member of his? It was hard to say. But without a word, I looked over to Saara and shook my head slightly. I could tell that she was not pleased with the words said to me, and knowing her loyalty, felt she would do something drastic.

My hand grabbed hold of the black cloak before removing it effortlessly from my body. Beneath it showed the formal attire of the Tsuchikage, the hat being quickly moved to my head in the process. I had thought of throwing the cloak toward the one who challenged me, but figured it best not to start a riot amongst the villagers, even if some had already yelled at him for disrupting the event.

Instead, my cloak simply dropped to the side, my face being revealed to the village here. It was my showing of trust to them. And when I looked around, I saw the genuine interest in my words. There were still the two who had approached me that needed to be talked to. But first... I wouldn't dare keep the village waiting.

"Interesting introduction, to say the least. But perhaps it is time to explain myself and my reasons for being here. My name is Sairo Zassou, Rokudaime Tsuchikage. I come here on behalf of your Kage, who approached me and spoke to me about an alliance. A chance to end the feuding between our two great nations and to combine our forces to work with one another, as compared to fighting against each other. To stop the bloodshed and the wars between us. To combine our strengths to make up for the other's weaknesses. For years, our nations have fought. You've come to learn our tactics, and we've come to learn yours. So why not put that knowledge into practice and work together?"[/color] I said, looking around to the various people that were here.

"But it wasn't just your Kage that brought me here... It was a higher power. Through missions completed by my own shinobi, I've come to find 7 great temples throughout the lands. Within these temples lie the Gods of this world. Two for each of the main practices of the ninja. Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu. And finally, one to balance them all. Even now they speak to me. They tell me of those who they feel the strongest connection with. Each of you are who they talk about. Believe me if you wish, or choose to ignore my words. But if you need further proof, just ask your Kage. His proof came by visiting one such temple."[/color] Sairo said, looking over to Aoshi who knew fully about the Gods existence.

The large shard was removed from my pocket before it was thrust into the air. "And if that isn't enough.... Try this."[/color] I said. Suddenly, images of 7 great beasts seemed to shoot up into the sky. Their see through appearance showed that they were only an illusion. But the immense power that could be felt radiating from the shard was true.

"Behold... the seven Gods of this world... I don't even have to say anything about them. For already, for some of you, you feel yourself drawn to at least one of them without even knowing who they are."[/color] The images remained for a short period of time before disappearing, the shard being returned to my pocket before I looked back out upon the crowd.

"The transition from enemies to allies is not an easy one. Even now, it's brought a challenge upon myself..."[/color] I said, gesturing toward the snake. "... and it's brought words from someone who has been effected by the actions of Iwagakure's former leaders."[/color] I added, now switching my gesture toward the one who had attempted to insult me. But I was not insulted. For the actions done upon whoever it was were not orders given by me.

"Believe me or don't believe me. The choice on what to do is up to you. For some, it will be easy. For others, it may never happen. But I have put the past behind me. I have looked forward to a brighter future for both of our villages. And anyone who wants to take their anger out on me... Well... It should be exciting."[/color] I said, glancing to the two who I had gestured to in my previous statement. I turned and looked toward Aoshi with a light nod before stepping back. My piece was done, and this was his event. What happened next was up to him.

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And this is for those who want to see what the 7 images were. In order from left to right....

Xerxes, Evil God of Taijutsu
Zadkiel, Evil God of Ninjutsu
Malandra, Evil Goddess of Genjutsu
Sophron, God of Balance
Alyx, Good Goddess of Genjutsu
Uriel, Good God of Ninjutsu
Gabriel, Good God of Taijutsu

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[Poëtische Rechtvaardigheid]

Saara eyed the happenings as she would suddenly move her lines of sight on large snake that came flying at them right after Aoshi had spoken. He spoke, it was at when he asked to sparr with her kage that her body shifted, the cloak hiding her body from full movements as she moved slightly to bend forward her eyes watching him as a woman yelled at him. When another man walked up, and spoke, hatefully, it was as he addressed her kage was when her mouth opened in slight surprise.

How dare he do that to Sairo?

Her blood boiled slightly as she glanced at the pair, her kage shook his head no at her as he address the crowd and then to the pair. Her lips sealed them selves as she watched him speak, it was at the ending of her kage speech that she from her spot from slightly behind Sario, but yet off to the side. Her cloak moved slightly and then with her lips parting, her mouth would open to allow a large ball of water to come shooting out at the pair of people who challenged the stone kage. Her lips moved slightly into a cold frozen glare at the pair, her breath came in gasps, but she spoke, lowly just loud enough to be heard by the pair who challenged Sairo, but not enough to reach the far reaches of the crowds, until then end of her speaking where she spoke in almost a shout at them in a cold hard voice her eyes flashing slightly,

Challenging the Tsuchikage is also seen as a threat on his person, as much as he says, I will not allow him to come back my homeland in pieces because of a hate of us. I do believe Aoshi had no part in his people as he warned me before hand, but the lack of control his people has? … you show yourselves to be unfaithful to your Hokage? HAVE YOU NO SHAME?

Saara felt her duty to her Kage was that she was to put her life on the line to protect him. but back to what she had thrown at them, if the ball was to hit them or not, it was headed for the pair of them, as the male was close to snake. But depending on their reaction times, who would know what will happen? Her eyes cut to Aoshi, before she spoke,

My apologies for my actions on your people, but in regards of them who spoke out of turn, I do think they should not be punished. People need chances to change their ways.

[Aoshi]

OOC: With the announcement of the Chuunin Exams, I'm going to close this event out and leave a "Part 2" in the works so that we can pick up where we left off. I want undivided attention to the exams, and I believe this to be a perfect stopping point for a climax. Thanks for attending, guys. This has definitely been a quality experience. Build off of this in your roleplays, train up, and we'll be sparring in the next tournament.

IC:

"Enough!"

Patience was all but minuscule as the Uchiha relinquished his calm demeanor for the passionate soul that had threatened to burst at the seams. Disturbance after disturbance, his own shinobi were found to be lacking. Their restraint had been ignored for the pride of Konoha. But at what cost? Surely, Sairo would have regarded them as "primitive" as the ranks fought among themselves. No sooner than when Saara had fired her orb of water, Aoshi's form became less corporeal. A simple shunshin, accentuated by the speed of his physical prowess, carried him the short distance required so that he might engage the projectile. His right hand swiftly retrieved the instrument of destruction that had sat dormant along his left flank - the Shiroi Kiba blade tore from its scabbard, its scream silenced only when the kissaki of the sword sliced clean into the sphere of liquid. The glint of silver that followed was the only signification that he had acted, his form bent at the knee with his weight shifting ever lightly. The ball of water would be broken up, spilling harmlessly to the gaia below as the Hokage stood to full height and glared at those who would dare meet his eyesight.

"You talk about enemies and unjust cause..."

Aoshi's voice sank into a dark depth, his locks veiling his piercing stare slightly as he lowered the sword to his side. The agony - the cries of horror from his kin - they plagued him once more, his teeth imperceptibly grit so hard that his jaw began to tighten quite visibly. "...But here we are, fighting the idea of forgiveness and unity. Our numbers dwindled! Our ninja perished! And for WHAT!? So that we could continue the constant cycle of bloodshed!? So that we could live in a constant haze of stupidity, slaves to our own emotions and unyielding in some false sense of pride and bravado!? You...ignorant...fools." There was no restraint in his voice. They'd been none the wiser to his heritage, Uchiha Aoshi far more acquainted with the consequences of betrayal and slaughter than they would have been able to find without his lips parting to tell them so. The faint glow of Gabriel's hammer upon his shoulder began to shine through his clothing; Aoshi took a deep breath, closing his eyes as his head dipped low.

"Higan...I will deal with you later."

The words were equally as venomous, the sudden snap of his eyelids retreating enough to silently warn his subordinate not to continue in his tirade. Aoshi slid the Kiba blade back into its scabbard as the gods watched from their places. He lifted a hand toward them, his eyes never leaving those in attendance. "...Regardless, it's true what Sairo says. The Gods have seen. And they're ever present. But at this point....I highly doubt that any of you are ready to accept their invitations." Aoshi turned toward Gosei, a rueful smile meeting him. "..I'm sorry for the display. I made a choice. I had to. And this is what I want for this village.." he began. Turning, he faced those who would still remain.

"And since you're all so eager to fight, I'll give you that opportunity. But only AFTER we've made weight at the Chuunin Exams. They approach quickly. And if we're going to make a good showing, then this same energy is needed to overcome the obstacles that we will no doubt be facing. For those of you who still believe in the right hand of Konoha? ....Then join me. I will make things happen. But I can't - I won't - do it alone."

He hadn't the will to address anyone else at that point. Aoshi moved past Sairo, lifting a hand and placing it along his shoulder as he walked. "You're free to move about the village as you please. But I wouldn't suggest doing it openly. The Tower is yours to occupy if you so choose. Saara.." he muttered, giving her beautiful countenance a long and somewhat sorrowful look. "The same for you."

AnBu were suddenly at his side, their forms swathed in cloaks as they stood and began to surround the Tsuchikage and his companion. "If so much as a single hair on their heads is compromised, you'll have to answer to me. And that is not up for discussion or speculation." His power emanated almost tangibly through the entirety of the congregation as he moved, his steps almost slow and meticulous; he let his authority settle in, his departure inevitably approaching as the crowds began to chatter and make space for him to exit.

He stopped at the end of tower's entrance, turning toward them once more and lifting a hand to eye level. His palm faced his countenance, each finger sticking straight out and spread. "Who am I, you ask..?" he directed to Higan. Slowly but surely, his digits curled until a fist was created. Narrowed eyes met him with fire and brimstone dancing from beneath his iris.

"....I'm the fucking Hokage. And a lion will NEVER...answer to the opinion of sheep."

He thrust his arm to the side, turning and vanishing into the confines of his sanctuary. Though the words did not truly match his opinion of Konoha and their numbers, the mediocre display of Konoha's sanctity had been turned into a circus. They had to become strengthened before they could come to know the heart of lion's vessel. For now, however, they were a flock. Time would tell if such a standing would change. But one thing was for certain:

Konoha WOULD see glory. And he would make good and damn sure of it.

- exit -

[Solus]

Q

uickly the situation seemed to escalate. The challenge was met with resistance from both camps, whereas some from Konoha were eager to speak out against the newly formed alliance with great hate in their voices. For one, Gosei could not blame him, his own encounters with the village hidden in the stones had all been most hostile. The negotiator deep inside the Godaime however knew that it was most unwise to express these issues like this, and especially now.

The Tsuchikage also had a speech prepared, showing gods of which the Kazeraikou had never heard. Although sceptical to the very idea, there was no denying that the artefact the man held seemed to hold some great power. especially with his sensor senses he could feel it radiating from the object. Religion was not very much on Gosei's mind, but power, that was very interesting indeed.

Before he could spend any more thoughts on the subject however suddenly everything moved quite fast. The Stone shinobi bodyguard tried to attack some of the villagers, but the attack was interrupted by Aoshi before the Godaime could finish his handseals. It was probably better this way. A reprimand followed, as was to be expected. Once again the Lion of Konoha roared, though it did so quite eloquently. The Dragon of Konoha however, who had remained a silent observer so far had seen enough. He would walk up the side of the building, kick his arachnid companion awake and leave over the rooftops, with a new source of power on his mind.

[Exit!]

[Loki 'The Seeker']

Loki would smirk as she watched the group at the front and center her head would shake slightly before she would glance at the others in the group, her pale white eyes would take in the man who was off to the right before she would nod at him with a serious look her face before she would look to the kokage. Her head would bow, the woman had acted out of what looked like a caged animal or a bodyguard, maybe she was a ANBU of her village? But that would be a dead give away for her, but her skin coloring was beautiful, just a little darker then her own, but still she wondered if this woman could be kin to herself. She made a note to ask her if she saw her again.

But then it quickly ended as the kage would speak, telling the few off and then speaking to the few people up front, he would hold the female a little longer as if taking her in a little more then the others. Loki took a note of this her pale white eyes would close as she had to wonder what would happen in the future, but she just knew that she would question the woman now of other matters. with that thought she would turn and exit once the hokage had exited the place.

[exit]

[Minoru Hyuuga]

A voice suddenly shot through the crowd. "Who...the hell are you.....to just say that these bastards who killed our friends and family are now our allies?!" shouted a boy in the crowd. The male stretched his head to see who it was.
It appeared to be a boy with dull green hair who was probably in his early teens at the most. He did not look happy with the new alliance to say the slightest.

"Kisama......These scum are standing here without a blade through their throat but instead, with open and welcoming arms by all of you? Do you honestly expect us to just forgive and forget all the blood that's been spilled?
And you just welcome them into our home and sneak them in under cloak and dagger. And you expect us to just trust they won't try and kill us, why? Because you're such a nice guy, Hokage-sama?" stated the greenette.

It did not take long until the higher ranked male responded. He took off his black cloak to reveal a formal outfit plus a hat with a kanji on. The Tsuchikage had green hair that was a bit longer than most guys he had met.
But what surprised Minoru was how YOUNG the kage was. They were probably at the same age or not very far apart.

The Tsuchikage appeared to be named Sairo Zassou. He seemed to be optimistic about the alliance with Konoha. But the presentation of the gods made the young man a bit suspicious.
'It's almost like he's partially recruiting people to join him or something. Which we are in a way, but I don't like this angle' thought the Chuunin as he looked up at the see-through people at the sky.

"...But here we are, fighting the idea of forgiveness and unity. Our numbers dwindled! Our ninja perished!
And for WHAT!? So that we could continue the constant cycle of bloodshed!? So that we could live in a constant haze of stupidity, slaves to our own emotions and unyielding in some false sense of pride and bravado!? You...ignorant...fools." stated the Hokage.

'Looks like I've got a drama queen boss' concluded the male with a deadpan expression at his face. "...Regardless, it's true what Sairo says. The Gods have seen.
And they're ever present. But at this point....I highly doubt that any of you are ready to accept their invitations." told the other guy.

"And since you're all so eager to fight, I'll give you that opportunity. But only AFTER we've made weight at the Chuunin Exams. They approach quickly. And if we're going to make a good showing, then this same energy is needed to overcome the obstacles that we will no doubt be facing. For those of you who still believe in the right hand of Konoha? ....Then join me. I will make things happen. But I can't - I won't - do it alone." finished Aoshi.

"Let's go guys" muttered the black-haired guy as he left the area. A part of him wanted to join the older male in his search for peace as well as alliance. But he was a bit sceptical of the 'gods watching' thing.
'I already have a religion to believe in. But I don't want to cause more conflict or bloodshed unless it's to protect those dear to me' thought the guy as he walked away.

[Exit Minoru]

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[classy=template]Such emotion boiled here today.

Higan Hagane, the child Kunitsugu had fought to no outstanding conclusion a while past, decided to step forward and speak his own words. The vengeance in his words, the courage - or arrogance, but that was a matter of interpretation - in his actions rang true to his person, and his rallying cries drew up the shinobi around him, forcing them into similar angers.

But then, where children argued, the gods silenced them.

Even though Kunitsugu had no formal training in the art of examining the ethereal planes, the bearing with which the Kages stood, the authority in their voices, it spoke power to even him, and it quieted the masses. When the Tsuchikage finished his drawl, the beings that burst forth from his hand attracted the jade gaze of the wanderer. He found, despite what the ruler of Iwagakure no Sato stated, that it was three that called to him in equal measure - the black dragon, the winged lion and the white bird. In fact, he found his awed stare lingering where their beings had dissipated long after they were gone.

It was only the Hokage's outburst that brought him back down to earth.

Even though his entrance had been cordial and grand, it seemed as though some other part of this man's - Aoshi's - nature had been revealed. He, too, was a vengeful animal, and the threat in his voice was terrifying to the Ronin, even if he was not the target, was hardly even related to the goings on at all. This world he had strolled so willingly into was one of more violence than he had suspected, even if he had already seen some. As the Hokage somewhat departed the scene, Kunitsugu took a very calm, level step back into the crowds, merging himself with it, making himself inconspicuous once again.

The populace was still about him, and it gave him a moment to consider what he had seen. One thing troubled him especially - if he were to integrate himself into this world of shinobi, would he be required to pick a side?

...Did he feel any loyalty to Konohagakure no Sato?

The question remained unanswered in his mind, though this troubled him in its own respect. Taking advantage of the silence, the Ronin slipped backwards a few more lines, and then turned outright to remove himself from the scene, merging with the emptied streets behind the event.

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[Dr. Horible]

The boy and the Squirrels watched the events unfold in front of them. The yelling the screaming, the attempted attack. All the while him and his squirrels did not move, leaning against the wall and watching quietly. It seemed the new kage had finally had enough with the outbursts and interruptions. And the boy agreed with him, the village ninja’s where making a mockery of themselves. He personally had no objections to the alliance, if he did he would not be yelling and screaming about it in a square full of people. Rana had something called honor, and integrity. Something his fellow ninja’s seemed to have cast to the wind.He watched as the new kage made his exit, and once the people started to leave the boy did the same.

As he pushed off the wall, Fräulein did the same. Following the boy out of the square and back towards the home. ”That was…..interesting. the six foot squirrel next to him said. she spoke quietly and in the squirrel language only he under stood. Interesting, Not quite the word I would have chosen to use. the boy said back in the same language.

[exit]

[Poëtische Rechtvaardigheid]

My thoughts were disarranged as I had fired my warning at the pair of people. I would have done it, if had been my own people, there was no cause for us to do so each other. But then the burr of darken hair, the quick slash of sword on my water bubble. Disbursing it before even reached the pair. My head would bow, my eyes would close as I took a step back, I would have to explain myself to the Hokage, Nay, Aoshi my actions I dared to think. Because it was on his people, but I did not do what I could have done years ago. My actions were soft, and even Sairo would have to note,

I used water.

I never use water, the element of being softer then my favored Ice attacks. But in all, I could tell that he was distressed about this as much as much as I was. I suppose this is why I choose to follow him into his world, giving my gut feelings to turn back to my world a stiff no. because, my gut had quieted when I entered the village of leaf. I sighed while he spoke, he voiced what I wanted to say, so much better,

Man of a silver tongue

my face would show a hint of sorrow, in short, he was protecting us still, even after my display, I hardly would think Sairo would know of my objective of what I was called to do. My calling had been handed from Kage to kage, while they just merely vanished, I was trying so hard not to allow that to happen to Sairo, because if that happen, I was done with my village of stone, I could not help them any more. I had a job to do with ex family. Because of the mere fact of what they had done to my village,

betrayal at its finest.

I have no idea why this male from Aoshi's village would dare to think or believe we are the same as his past. The past was in the past, there was no getting around it, I dared not to think why he thought this. The years had changed my village, I have seen this, if I wanted to point fingers, I could do so at a number of people in the offices of kages and for the kage of stone currently, I do not think for a second he was the one behind for what happened with this man's past.

Aoshi would then turn and speak, telling Sairo, that he would be free to roam the village, he advised not to do this, and offered his tower. My arms would feel the cloak over skin, moving as my arms and hands would move respectfully back to a upright standing stance while he spoke to Sairo. But then his look on my person, caused something, he seemed sorrowful for for maybe my actions or was it for the actions of his people? I could not tell, I would have to explain myself to him later. My eyes would somewhat coldly regard him, I trusted this man, and I knew him not for a time before hand. My eyes would then watch him as he stared at him, I could not fully find his meaning, and it caused me some discomfort in watching him, while he stared at me.

It felt like someone was lightly running their hand over my stomach.

That was the only way to describe the feeling his look somewhat gave me. I would bow my head slightly, my eyes closing as he spoke to me. My head would nod, before speaking softly,

"you'll find me in the tower at some point, Aoshi."

My eyes would open as the steps of the anbu would close around us, then Aoshi spoke again, speaking of protection of my kages person, and mine, it mattered that my kage would be protected more so then my person. My head would bow slightly as he spoke to the others, and then with a uproar he would move away from us, I would turn to some of the anbu,

"Lets make our way to the tower, or rather just me alone. Sario, i'll meet you at the tower or back in the village. Aoshi's power should be more then enough to protect you here. I need to speak to Aoshi, to explain..."

with that I suddenly leap upwards and bounced away on the roofs of the buildings and I would flee from this place to go to the tower for a rest in some corner and figure out what was wrong with me. Never had this unsettling feeling before, it was weird.

[exit]