Nonsuch Embassy [Konoha Embassy]

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Nonsuch Embassy

Conduit to the Hidden Leaf

The Façade

Originally acquired as a hunting estate, the building has been refurbished by the Godaime Hokage into an embassy which would have no likeness in the entire world: Nonsuch Embassy. It is located on the south side of Tanzaku Gai, just outside of the main city. Surrounded by lush forests -that provide an excellent hunting ground for guests who are interested in such things- lays the castle. From a distance it can only be seen from one direction: from the road leading up to it, in any other direction the sight is obscured by the trees to give those visiting the utmost privacy. Just before the castle the road forks into two directions, encircling a reflecting pond before meeting again in front of the entrance. In front there are three entrances, in the centre is the main entrance, leading directly inside to the grandest room. On the left and right there are two tower like protrusions from the main building. The one on the left houses the barracks for the guards and their armoury. The one on the right holds the stables to accommodate the mounts of any guests.

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Components here:

Barracks
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A room dedicated to hold multiple people in a single large room.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This open room contains up to 10 simple wood beds with mattresses. A small footlocker sits at the end of each bed for personal belongings. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the barracks itself. A barracks can hold 10 people (usually guards or soldiers). If you need a greater capacity, you can purchase this component multiple times. If you want a higher class of quarters for officers, purchase bedroom components instead.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

Armoury, Fancy
Rank: "B"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A fancy armoury used to house equipment for 25 soldiers.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Murals and other artwork depicting the glories of war cover the walls of this armoury. As with the basic version, this area has sufficient armour and weapon racks to equip 25 soldiers (price does not include such equipment. 2 Main Weapons and 15 Slots of Secondary per Soldier). If you need a greater capacity, you can purchase this component multile times.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo

Stable, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This stable has polished floors, intricately carved and inlaid woodwork, and walls of finished wood or the finest plaster. Fresh hay fills the 6 stalls, which a groom can clean on an hourly basis. Each tack and saddle has its own custom-carved pedestal upon which to rest. The entire place is as clean as most people’s kitchens. If you need a greater capacity, you can purchase this component multiple times.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 90,000 Ryo

Centre of the building

Hall of the Fire Throne

When entering one finds himself directly in the Hall of the Fire Throne. This is a long hall, reaching two levels in height and spans in front of those who enter. Columns line each side of the throne room, supporting the massive vaulted ceiling. Not a single square centimetre of space is not occupied by either marble or gilding. The first half of the room has large double doors on each side, leading to the west and east wings and two smaller doors leading to the barracks, armoury and stables. The back half of the room is where the throne resides, under a gilded image of a sun, symbolizing the 'Will of Fire'. Large bay windows on both sides of this part of the room allow for large amounts of light to enter from both sides. Next to the throne, on the right side is a rosewood desk, where always a clerk resides, day and night, to answer any questions, relay communications and to welcome guests. Four large chandeliers hang from the ceiling, whereas eight more protrude from the walls, four on each side, to properly illuminate the hall at any time when the light from the outside fails. Three thrones are located at the end of the hall on a dais. The largest and central one is meant for the Hokage, the one on the left for dignitaries who speak in the Hokage's name if he or she is indisposed, and a last throne for family of the Hokage or temporary leaders. Both thrones on the sides can be used by a visiting Kage if there is a joint action of villages. Unbeknownst to all but the Hokages there is a secret door behind the dais, which leads directly to the gardens outside for inconspicuously entering or exiting the embassy. Usually Hokages use the more informal setting Golden Room in the west wing for diplomatic conferences or meetings, but sometimes a Hokage chooses to meet in the Hall of the Fire Throne if more room is required. In that case the dais will remain unoccupied and instead a large round table will be placed in the centre of the hall.

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Components here:

Throne Room, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A chamber, usually containing a throne, used by a sovereign for audiences.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Affordable only to the most puissant of emperors, queens, and absolute monarchs, this, the finest of assembly rooms, displays the ruler’s wealth, power, and dispensation for the sweet comforts in life. This chamber spares no expense in impressing the visitor, whether visiting ambassador, merchant with goods for sale, or the simplest commoner. The walls display a splash of colors that depict complementary themes of blue skies, splashing white-tipped and wave-filled oceans, white birds awing, and fish jumping into the air. Sparkling gems and precious metals adorn the enormous throne. Raised up on a dozen pink marble steps, the throne and its occupant gaze out on the chamber like an omnipotent ruler. This room holds up to thirty guests in addition to the throne’s occupant. Purchase this space multiple times for a larger area.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 800,000 Ryo

Door, Secret (Pristine)
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 0 Stronghold Space, Door
Effect: Secret passages are hidden routes used for stealthy travel.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Advanced Secret Door adds a +70 against a person's Observation check to notice the Secret Door.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: +10,000 Ryo

West Wing

The Golden Room

The west wing is the business section of Nonsuch Embassy and the first indication of the lap of luxury in which the guests are to be wrapped during their stay. Once one enters this section of the embassy from the throne room that person will find him or herself in the Golden Room. The name explains everything about this space as what is not covered with either marble or red velvet is covered with gilded ornamental pieces. The ceiling is decked with paintings depicting the glory of Leaf, not only in battle, but also in wealth, charity, peacemaking, justice and culture. Spread around the room four chandeliers protruding from the walls and one hanging from the ceiling illuminate the space, which is scattered across the room by eight mirrors. Originally the plan was to call the 'Mirror Room', but that idea was dismissed by the Godaime, claiming it to be "Too cheesy, name it the Mirror Room because there are mirrors in it? No, call it the Golden Room.". The Golden Room is used for informal meetings and is thus arranged like a living room. Chairs, sofas chaises longues and tables are spread around in an informal manner, though the way this is done is very precise. A hearth in the corner provides the necessary heat when it is cold and the large bay windows provide ample light. In this same room, behind the Golden Room is the vaulted dining hall, located on the corner of this wing. This room, called the Konoha Hall is mainly intended for those who like Konoha. Under four chandeliers an oval table has been placed, where the guests can dine surrounded by depictions of Konoha.This time however everything went overboard, there is not a single spot in the room save for the floor, which is not covered by paintings glorifying every single aspect of the village. Notable and glorifying references are also made to every dignified Hokage up to and including the Kage under whose auhority this room was built, the Godaime, showing each and every one of them at their most defining moment. Connected to the Konoha Hall is a fully equipped kitchen, which of course is only staffed by the finest chefs Hi no Kuni has to offer.

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Components here:

Common Area, Fancy
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Describe a type of shared lounge, most often found in dormitories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This room features polished stone or wood floors with comfortable benches. The walls bear impressive murals and sound-dampening curtains. It might serve as a waiting room, a general meeting area, or an all-purpose room. Purchase this component multiple times if you want a larger common area.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 30,000 Ryo

Dining Hall, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A large room, typically in a school or other institution, in which people eat meals together.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must have purchased a Luxury Kitchen.
Description: This well-appointed room is dedicated specifically for hosting large meals. In some cases, it features a long, polished wooden or marble-topped table stretching from one end of the place to another. An exquisitely carved chair at the head of the table traditionally faces the main entrance to the room, allowing the head of the household full view of the room. Alternatively, you can furnish the hall with several smaller tables, either round or square, all of comparable quality to a larger one. The tables are covered with the finest linens, and the guests use the most treasured silverware to eat off the rarest china. Fine artwork lines the walls, and a beautiful chandelier provides plenty of light. Busts of prominent heroes throughout history sit near the serving tables that line the walls. The marble or parquet flooring provides additional beauty. This seats 16 people at a long table or 30 if smaller tables are used. Purchase this component multiple times if you want a larger hall.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 500,000 Ryo


Kitchen, Fancy
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This well-appointed kitchen features an iron stove, complete with cooking griddle on top and oven beneath, and cast-iron cookware (8 Jug (Overview)), 4 Large Pitcher (Overview)). The scullery keeps cleaning solutions in addition to other supplies. The flooring is often of polished wood or rough tile. Good food fills the well-stocked pantry. Meals for up to 30 can be made in this place. If you need a greater capacity, purchase this kitchen multiple times. Cooking/Baking checks made within this kitchen receive a +10 circumstance bonus.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 120,000 Ryo

East Wing

The Bathhouse

This is the living section of the embassy and as a result the Godaime went crazy on this section during the construction. Entering this wing one is presented with three options. The first is to follow a hallway to the corner of this wing, where a large and luxurious auditorium is located for entertainment purposes. Here it is made sure that no foreign dignitary shall ever feel bored with either movies, plays, operas or musical pieces. The second option is to go through a door. Here one finds one of the most defining feature of this wing: the bathhouse. A large swimming pool fills the center of the room, surrounded by small alcoves containing showers, bathtubs, chaises longues or massage tables. Like a mini spa, there are even a sauna and a steam room. No expense has been spared here to comfort the visitors as fresh aromatic oils scent the spring water in pool along with flower petals. Candles are placed around the room for atmosphere and illuminate it properly. Soothing murals depict the underwater world and there are actually servants here who tend to the visitors in the pool in various ways, such as a server to bring drinks, a sushi chef and masseuses. The third and final option when entering the East wing would be to go up the stairs. Here are the four guest bedrooms. All the luxurious beds are large enough to host more than two people, but since that would be unethical the bedrooms can typically host up to eight people. Although all luxuriously furbished they are not as overly rich decorated as all the other rooms. There is an actual reason for this as the Godaime was worried that overly rich decorations would distract too much from sleep. Then there is one final room at the top of the stairs. Hidden behind a secret doors and a padded wall to stop sound from coming through are the servant's quarters, handsomely tucked away, where the permanently residing servants sleep such as the clerk, the cooks, the maid, the sushi chef and a masseuse. Because heaven forbid one should see the servants when not needed.

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Components here:

Auditorium, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: The part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A luxury auditorium offers plush and cushioned seating for the audience, and a stage that can be moved or adjusted as necessary for performance of theater, orchestra, or choir. Perform checks in this space receive a +10 circumstance bonus. Up to 30 people can fit in here for a service. If you need a greater capacity, purchase this component multiple times.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 100,000 Ryo

Bath, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A luxury bathroom with fancy accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The ultimate in bathing luxury, this room features a tub large enough for two or three people to bathe in, plus a large fireplace for heating both the room and the water necessary for a warm bath. Two chamber pots with padded and upholstered leather chairs are here. Servants empty these on a regular basis. An intricately carved cabinet holds a variety of thick towels, and a handsome wardrobe full of fine dressing gowns stands nearby. A gilt-framed, three-fold, fulllength mirror takes up one corner, and another mirror sits above a gorgeous, polished grooming desk. The screen in this bathroom features intricately carved woods and the finest silks. Fine stuffed chairs are scattered about the place. The dressing table features three gilt-framed mirrors and the finest in grooming products, including aromatic perfumes, gilt-handled brushes, and so on. The walls are adorned with fine art, often of people bathing in large bath houses, in a river or lake, or at a beach.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 100,000 Ryo

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Bedrooms, Fancy
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two connecting rooms with fancy accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This area contains two smaller bedrooms with a connecting door. Each room has a bed that rests on a handsome frame and includes a mattress made of cotton batting. The sheets are of fine cotton, and the blankets are wool. Each room has a finely carved bureau and a handsome wardrobe. A bell rests on a bed stand next to each bed so that the occupants can easily call for the servants. In addition, there’s an upholstered bench and a small writing desk. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 40,000 Ryo

Servants' Quarters
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Servants' quarters are those parts of a building, traditionally in a private house, which contain the domestic offices and staff accommodation.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: These are basic, no-nonsense living quarters. Six slots exist in each such component, separated by thin walls that give the occupants some small semblance of privacy. Each slot has enough room for a bed, a chest of drawers (Keg, Medium (Overview)) with a small mirror atop it, a small table, and a chair. The furnishing and flooring are all rough but serviceable. Personal decorations hang from the walls. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the servants’ quarters. If you need a greater capacity, purchase this component multiple times. For especially important servants such as a butler, it’s appropriate to put them in a basic bedroom or even a basic bedroom suite.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

Door, Secret (Pristine)
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 0 Stronghold Space, Door
Effect: Secret passages are hidden routes used for stealthy travel.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Advanced Secret Door adds a +70 against a person's Observation check to notice the Secret Door.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: +10,000 Ryo

NPC's

Clerk
"Computer says 'Nooooo'...."
Abilities:

administratively capable

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Soldier
"Nothing to see here, please move along"
Abilities:

Marksman
Armiger
Burēdono Kenseijin

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Cook
"Soup is never eaten as hot as it is cooked. Sometimes they even throw it."
Abilities:

Can make haute cuisine
Also capable of making burgers when barbarians visit

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Masseuse
"Happy ending?"
Abilities:

Awesome hand skills
Shiatsu
Dian Xue Shu

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Entertainer
"You do not understand my art!"
Abilities:

Art of the Bard
Proficient in the following skills:

Brass Instruments
Exotic Instruments
Percussion Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Wind Instruments
Artisan and Performing Arts Task Skills
Acting
Artistic Ability
Interpret/Perform Mime
Poetry, Writing and Comprehend/Interpret
Singing

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Sushi Chef
"Itadakimasu!"
Abilities:

Perfection, nothing but

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Maid
"What are you doing sir?"
Abilities:

Mad cleaning skills
Mad bed skills
Awesome with all things that suck

[naru]

[enter]

Naruka could not believe what he was looking upon as he walked with Zakari up to where they began to approach what the young Hyuuga assumed to be one of the wonders of the world. Before him lay a beautiful, ornate, and individualist estate that resembled a palace more then an embassy. Naruka donned his grey tactical vest and cloak that he had been wearing when he had come ashore. His four Kunai knives were stashed within his holster on his right thigh. His 57 senbon, 5 blood clot pills, 80 explosive tags, his first aid textbook were all neatly stashed away in his butt bag. His vest held 4 50mm vials, his wireless radio, and 2 100mm syringes.
His short sword and long sword hung openly on his left hip opposite his wineskin that held some water for their journey on his right hip. Naruka wore white bandage wrappings on his forehead to hide his Hyuuga branch curse mark, letting his now long brown hair hang down to about shoulder length. His dark blue over shirt covered his undershirts betting that protected his body a little bit however it remained in exposed. With his sleeves rolled up, His arms were also wrapped up the forearms keeping his hands wrapped up except for mid way up his fingers to allow the tips to be exposed.

"This is the embassy?!" He asked his shinobi partner in surprise as he gazed in wonder at the marvelous master piece of architecture. As he walked forward preferably with his companion, he would notice how the estate up close. Naruka looked with his pale peepers with a sense of interest. He looked for anything that might present itself as a main entrance of some kind. Naruka also expected to be disarmed before he could enter as well. "So mr.leaf shinobi, where do we go from here?" Naruka asked sarcastically as he searched for some way to actually enter the embassy just as any non-ninja citizen of the world would. He was honored that his companion trusted him enough to actually take him to the embassy itself in the first place, at trust he would surely prove to be worthwhile.

[zarak729]

"Fuck. This. Shit."

Was this really the Embassy? Looked more like a castle. One with princesses guarded by dragons sleeping on hordes of treasure, minus the deterioration to the architecture. This made the Waterfall Embassy he visited in the past look like a cottage in the woods in comparison. More than a moment was spent marveling at the estates majesty and magnificence and a few more trying to guess what kind of opulence they would find inside. Perhaps he could hold on to the faintest hope that there was a coffee machine inside, served to him by a princess, while giving him a chest full of gold. The odds were in his favor. At least for the coffee machine. His companion would ask him how to approach from here.

"Just pretend that you belong and walk right inside."

Which is what he did, afterall he still had a good deal of trust-fund money left over, the entirety of it in his money pouch which was impractical, unbelievable and stretching the laws of physics all at once. His black, long-sleeved, hooded cloak would cover over his black shirt and pants, its multitude of pouches containing tags, weapons, pouches, gadgets and pills and two buttbags containing the rest. The Melody Arm with its multitude of Enhancements hidden underneath his long sleeves was housed on his right arm, the gas mask and goggles on their respective places on his neck and forehead. His headband found its way around his right shoulder to identify him all the easier as a shinobi. With a sight the Kedoin stepped forward, his black sandals scraping against the ground as he made his way inside...his companion in tow...

[Solus]

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t the doors stood three guards. Swords dangled from their hips, their glittering shields covering their chest and their spears pointing to the heavens. Armour completely covered their bodies whereas a helmet with a mask obscured their visage. As you approached they stood at attention. "Welcome to Nonsuch Embassy good sirs. I am sorry, but I'll have to check you for covert devices." If you allowed the one in the centre to frisk you both for such items and none were found he would gesture you to the main door in the centre that would lead you to the room of the Fire Throne, where a very bored clerk sat behind his desk.

[naru]

Naruka happily Consented to the search, which was good because as the guard patted him down, he would find that Naruka had nothing hidden up his cloak or inside his buttbag that was worth hiding. "Alright then, I suppose we are square." As he watched and waited for Zakari to go through the same process. Damn these people spare no expense, Naruka thought as he made his way into the embassy with his partner, who was also just as clean as he was in regards to hidden weapons or anything of that nature. If the Gaurdsmen requested that he leave his openly displayed weaponry with them, the Hyuuga would not argue. As he entered the embassy he was awe struck by how wondrous everything appeared to be on the inside. "Alright Zakari, take me to the place that we need to go to get permission to enter into the village my friend." He said kindly as he assumed that his partner would be just as shocked as was at the elegance of The castle.

As he looked down into the room that appeared to be a throne room of sorts, he noticed a very bored looking clerk that seemed to be more interested in her work then in the pair that had just entered. Act like I belong, he thought to himself thinking back to Zakari's words as he approached. "Hello there, I was hoping you could help me?" He asked politely as he approached the desk briskly. "I'm currently seeking entrance into the leaf village, would you happen to know how I could go about doing so?" Naruka asked as he hoped that Zakari would help support him if they asked any too pressing questions; however he had no plans to keep his past with the snow village a secret. If they asked, he would tell them in a heart beat.

[zarak729]

Hehe. Nosuch Embassy. No such Embassy. He had to give the Kage credit for that one when he met her. Hopefully she wouldn't be mad at his long absence from the village. He was sure he managed to make it back under the three months limit though not extremely confident. While the guards weren't brandishing their weapons at him while shouting "Traitor" it was still a possibility he would be in hot water once he arrived at the Village. He would allow the guards to frisk him and go through his pockets a little. Once they realized the sheer quantity and variety of gadgets, weapons and items he was carrying they would do a more thorough search which would take a bit longer. But finally done they would be and the Kedoin would follow inside after his companion.

The inside of the Embassy was beyond compare to the outside. Marble, chandeliers and even three freaking THRONES!? Was this what all the Village funds being put to use on? Building fully functioning castles to use as Embassies? At least they didn't do a half-assed job and went all the way. Moving along with Naruka the Chuunin wondered if he wouldn't mind postponing his return to the Village while they spent a few nights here checking out the building more thoroughly. If fortune favored them they would find a dragon to slay, a treasure to recover or a damsel to rescue behind one of these doors. God that would be AWESOME. After the former Snow-nin spoke his share Zakari dropped in a few words of his own.

"This guy is a former Snow ninja as well, best to get that out of the way now. Also where do you keep your dragons and/or princesses at?"

[Solus]

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alf interested the clerk gazed up at the pair approaching her, temporarily diverting her attention from the stack of papers in front of her. She would slightly tilt her amber maned head to the side. With a nod, whilst revealing a row of perfectly white teeth behind her smile she would acknowledge your presence. "That is a matter for the Hokage. I will send a communique to the village at once to inform the Tower of your arrival and request. The Hokage will then decide what happens next, though most probably someone will be sent over to examine your request. Until that time I can offer you the hospitality of the embassy. We have free bedrooms if you desire one. You can find the common room and dining in the west wing, whereas the auditorium, bathouse -which I can reccomend- and bedrooms are in the east wing. If you need anything the staff will be happy to help you."

[naru]

"Um...okay then, thanks I guess." Naruka said giving the clerk a soft nod before looking back at Zakari. "We you hungry or anything? Perhaps a visit to this bathhouse?" Naruka asked wondering if Zakari wanted to go do anything. Honestly Naruka was already impressed by how badass this embassy was on its own. He was definitely glad that they took the time to get some of this RnR before heading back to the real world of work and danger. "I mean dude look at this place, why not do something to the very least." He promoted as he thought about what it was that he wanted to do. All in all he was definitely going to be visiting that bathhouse later. He definitely could use good bath before being brought before the Hokage that would surely be visiting the embassy to handle the issue of his entrance to the village. Looking around one good time before looking again back to Zakari Naruka simply asked "what do you want to do man?"

[zarak729]

"Goddamn it." This clerks response had frustrated him as it did not reveal the presence of any dragons, treasures or damsels in distress within the vicinity. And here he was ready for adventure! The mention of free facilities at their disposal cheered him up though. Normally when someone offered you something free there was a good bet the thing was broken, fake, defective, cursed, stolen, an affront to the Machine Spirits or just plain explosive. But this place was pretty authentic, no way was he gonna find a bloody ear in any sandwich he ordered here. 

"Well, looks like we're stuck here till the Kage gets here. So lets go get some food first of all. Then after...uh...maybe the bathhouse? Unless a dragon shows up. Or some equivalent. Murr..."

With thoughts of epic dragon battles out of his mind the Kedoin resigned himself to leading the former Snow-nin to the West Wing in search of sustenance. Passing through the Throne Room they would enter the Golden Room, as equally impressive, if not more, than the last one. Paintings on the ceiling, more chandeliers and bunch of mirrors around the room not to mention the furniture. It was where one would find a wealthy and influential individual holding meetings with his clientele. However he was mentally prepared and only faltered a few seconds to stare before honing in on the smell of cooking and winding his way through the collection of sofas and chairs, marking out a few choice locations to lounge around after his bath, and ending up in the dining room.

"With all the money they spent on each room you would think they could keep a few dragons around you know," Zakari muttered, mostly to himself, there being no logic to his words only except to him. 

More chandeliers. Were they having a discount on them or weren't there any other alternatives for room lighting? Not only that but every surface of the room seemed to be covered on paintings, even the frikking floor he was standing on. The pictures depicted the awesomeness of Konoha as well as the various Hokage throughout time. The telltale red hair of his own Kage was on a fresco under his right foot. It had been quite a while since he had seen her or heard her voice and honestly he missed her a little bit. She was a familiar face in a greatly unfamiliar Village after all. Taking a seat in the greatly empty dining room he would hail a server, if there was one present, in the case in which there wasn't he would go directly to the kitchen and hail a chef directly, to bring out a multi course meal for two. After that was out of the way he would recline on his seat and let out a yawn.

"So...You got any cool stories to tell?" He would ask Naruka, leaning forward and resting his head upon his arms on the table. "This might be a while after all."

[Solus]

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t the slightest hint of need the maids would take your orders in the dining hall, returning with plates of what you ordered seconds later. Although they kept on assuring you every time that they would not serve grilled dragon on a bed of baby spinach. For starters because they were out of dragon meat. A full course meal later however they would remove any plates you left and serve coffee to both, with a side of amaretto to Zakari.

[Solus]

~Enter

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uided by the maps on his pip-boy the Godaime would make his way to Tanzaku-Gai, where they would find Nonsuch Embassy just outside the city. Fuzzypants was riging Gosei's shoulder, using it's eight legs to clamp down on the white haori, which covered his black kosode and hakama. Zewak buzzed somewhere through the air, disappearing into the trees to hunt a pigeon as they moved along the path through the trees to the reflecting pond in front of the embassy. Behind them, which made travelling with the Godaime less of a stealthy job, followed Sir Pounce'a'lot and Snuggles. When they arrived at the gate to the embassy it became immediately clear that those two could not go inside without removing half of the wall around the entrance. Thus Gosei would simply leave them outside, next to the entrance, lifting his harp off Sir Pounce'a'lot.

Just prior to going inside he would check his weaponry, see if everything was still there. His battle fan was tucked in the blue sash around his waist along with his daisho of a wakizashi and katana, denoting his noble rights. His gas mask with E-type filter was also tucked in there at his back, hidden from sight along with his zooming goggles (equipped with anti-flash lenses, lie detector lenses, X-ray vision and a condition viewing vision). His white haori was littered with items, as were a three butt bags, one at each side and one on his back. The sash hid the utility belt inside, which too was filled with items. All together the arsenal was huge, consisting of 16 kunai, 4 smoke grenades, 4 stun grenades, 14 fragmentation grenades, 3 blood clot pills, 4 soldier pills, two wireless radios, 2 small scrolls, 20 senbon all with exploding tags attached and then another 18 exploding tags. Together in one bag he carried an arrest kit consisting of 2 rigid manacles with impossible to pick locks, a similarly difficult to pick padlock, 1 meter of chain and 9 zipties. Finally his lockpick set held his doorbusting arsenal, which consisted of 6 torsion wrenches and 13 picks. Around his left wrist he carried an ornate gold and lapis lazuli bracelet that contained 57 senbon. They were cleverly hidden in the designs of the accessory, disguising it as a normal piece of jewellery.

Going inside he would find himself in the throne room of his own design. Without so much as a glance he would cross the hall, taking a seat in the centre throne, gesturing to Andromeda to sit on his right side. "I understand we have a visitor here, bring him here." Gosei would note to the clerk, who would immediately run off to the west wing. Taking the harp in his lap he would start to move his fingers along the strings, playing a sad tune.

In the Dining hall.
The clerk would rush inside, just after Zakari and Naru took their last bites. "Honoured guest and shinobi. You are summoned to the Hall of the Fire Throne. There is someone to review your case!"

[Rokudaime Mamimi]

Through the wooded area they trudged, Andromeda forever on the heels of Gosei with her hoverboard, looking about for anything inconspicuous or alluring that might catch her eye from her elevated position. When they broke through the trees she gasped slightly, brows high. Seems the embassy had been reworked in her absence as well. The forever grandiose Gosei at it again.

As they stepped inside she patted her waist to do a double check, her 3 utility belts lain out in a atom structure along her hips, she carried a Field OP bag and an emergency rolling assault bag strapped to her back. Irken pack drawn into it's passive state. An empty Auto-Injector harness was strapped to her right arm with 5 empty vials, an empty bottle in her pack and a buttbag with an assortment of vials as well.

Her Holodisk from her conversation with an equal she kept it in her bag too, the other was off for the moment. The vials were 16 50ml holders and 1 slot of 100ml vials. She also had 1 slot worth of identical syringes of each measuring, 50 ml and 100 ml in the top most utility belt. The second held 2 traces and another of those pocket held 1 slot worth of trackers. A single slot of Auto-injector syringes, two gravatic pressure bandages, rebar splint, four slots of soldier pills, 2 thermal capsules and 20 individual covert listening devices. On her face were her sniper goggles with x10 zoming, anti flash, x-ray and thermal vision. The last utility belt held her Chaff grenade, 1 slot of exploding, mine exploding and ice tags, 4 slots of blood clotting pills, 6 individual vivre cards, a lighter, a pack of cigaettes with 6 missing, another pack of cigarettes with black leaf wrapped inside for movement boosts. A pipe with 6 doses of White Stars pipeweed, a lighter with 1 use taken out and a full matchstick box.

Into the main throne room he even had a fancy seat just for him and even though he gestured she didn't sit because it was his will, but because she was tired. She didn't remember passing by anyone on the way in but hey who was she to complain? "You know, you are already making me look bad as your recent predecessor. Maybe this is why Amarante was such a crappy leader." She teased, casting him a sidelong glance.

[naru]

Naruka had appreciated the hospitality that the embassy had shown him and Zakari. As he lifted his tea cup up to his mouth to take a sip of the warm liquid, that seemed to be his equivalent to Zakari's coffee, a representative of the embassy called to them to have them go and present their case to the hokage of the lead village. What an honor, Naruka thought as he thought how generous this Kage must be to take time out of his agenda to visit and hear the cases of such insignificant individuals such as himself. "Thank you for informing me sir, my companion and I will be there at once, thank you for such kindness." The Hyuuga said as he finished his drink and placed the empty glass upon the table as he stood up and made his way to the door.

"Zakari, will you stand with me before the Hokage my friend?" Naruka asked with a kind smile of sincerity. He was glad that he had met Zakari onboard that ship. He awaited his friend's response before turning and heading for the door either way. If Zakari agreed to go with him, he would keep pace with a slight smile upon his face as he approached the door. If not, he would approach the door with a look of nonchalance, and subtle disappointment.

As Naruka entered the throne room of fire, ideally with Zakari, he noticed two new figures in the chamber. He had never seen these people before; however he assumed that one of the pair. As he and hopefully Zakari entered the room, he quietly leaned over and whispered "which one is the Hokage?" In a quiet tone as he approached the thrones to appeal his case. Standing before the pair, he stiffly bowed before them. "Thank you for hearing my case lord Hokage-Sama, your personal attention is much appreciated." He said politely as he kept his head down to show the proper respect to the village's leader whom he assumed sat in the center throne. He hoped for the best as he prepared what he wanted to say.

[soapymac]

~Enter~

Shin had followed the pair (and the animals) through the woods, keeping his distance enough to avoid getting under their feet. This was the first time he'd left the village on a proper mission, and he found himself enjoying the sensation. Here he was, a Shinobi. Before it had only felt in name, but now... Now that he was rushing through the trees, with two of the Hokage, headed toward heavens only knew what, he felt like the headband on his arm suddenly meant something more.

Suddenly, the trees dropped away, and he was forced to drop down to the ground, but like the others he failed to break pace. Up ahead, there sat a large lake 'thing', but that wasn't what caught Shin's attention. It was the building beyond. A massive sprawling castle, almost out of fairy tale.

He came to a stop at the entrance, staring up at the Goliath building, unable to keep the sense of bemusement and wonder off his face. He was still a child at heart, and this was a sight unlike any he'd seen. He unconsciously let his hand creep around to his butt bag, subtly checking it was still there. It was.

He did a mental count of what he had when he'd checked prior to their departure from the village. 8 Kunai, 60 of each type of Shuriken. 8 100ml vials, a slots worth of flint, two compass baseplates. He considered to himself it wasn't much, but it was what he had.

Realizing he was alone, he quickly hurried inside. He ended up roaming the halls, trying to work out where the others had gone. Until he heard the sound of Harp music. He carefully followed it, poking his head into the room before entering.

[zarak729]

"Honoured guest and shinobi. You are summoned to the Hall of the Fire Throne. There is someone to review your case!"

"But I just ate!" Zakari would protest, patting his belly which he had taken the liberty of putting it through the paces of a three course meal, plus dessert and then an excellent cup of coffee. And now he was planning to hit the showers and just sleep till the next morning to wring out his exhaustion. Sadly it looked like that those plans would have to be put on hold till they got the technicalities and stuff out of the way. Hopefully it didn't end with Naruka in a jail cell or something, he WAS a prior Snow Ninja after all. Probably best to accompany him.

"Lets go then mate. You are somewhat of my responsibility," the Chuunin would reply as he accompanied his friend back to the Throne Room, his arsenal and apparel still present on his person. "Also its probably not the Hokage. We were told it would be a representative from the Village. Just saying." He would much rather prefer it was the Hokage though, at least she would be a familiar face. Even if she was going to nag him for something inconsequential as he was expecting her to.

As the duo entered the Throne Room once more they would find two of the three seats occupied. Sitting to the right/left (?) of the middle throne was the Hokage he knew and respected. The man in the middle wasn't one he had recalled seeing before, tall with long white hair and purple eyes and playing a tune on the harp he sported. Suddenly the strangeness of this scene dawned upon him. The middle throne was one that would seat the strongest and/or most influential person in the room, namely the Hokage. And that was not where Andromeda was sitting but rather on the side. Therefore either the guy in the middle was the new Kage or a person much more powerful/influential than Andromeda...therefore her father. He certainly looked the age. The first one held more merit however.

To Narukas question as to which one was the Kage he would simply shrug as he realized he didn't have any way of knowing that for himself. He would follow a few steps behind his comrades right side, his arms behind his back and a bored look on his face until they both stopped. Unclasping his hands he would offer a small wave to Andromeda with a small smile and a pointed look at the old guy. After Naruka had spoken his till Zakari would jump in with something to say, he felt that he needed to provide a brief overview of what he did during his time out the Village.

"I am reporting back after my travels. Having tamed a polar bear, storming a clone research laboratory, having lunch with a Snow shinobi, buying some body preservation chambers and accompanying this guy-" Pointing at Naruka "-back here I am ready to get back to boring Village missions and the such." Now looking right at the man on the middle throne he would ask, "I'm sorry but I can't remember who you are." Asking directly was the most straightforward method of getting the information he wanted after all.

[Solus]

A

s soon as the young boy approached Gosei would stop playing and set aside his harp, leaning back on the throne with his hand resting on his right fist. Along with the Yuki-related one came one of his own Chuunin, who explained his long time away with a long list of accomplishments. "I shall expect a full report of your exploits on my desk within the usual allotted time." The white haired man would say with a nod and a smile to the youngling. He expanded his chakra sense, probing that of the two in front of him, but neither chakra signatureseemed familiar. One he knew from his village's shinobi files though, Zakari, a Chuunin. This shortened down the list of ninjas of which he had little idea of where they were by one more name. "I thought that my reputation preceded me as lightning precedes thunder. My name is Lord Kazeraikou Gosei, Godaime Hokage."

He would turn to the Yuki shinobi. "Welcome to our embassy, Yuki shinobi. I must say, you have quite some snowballs on you, coming here like this. Tell me who you are, why you are here and why I should not send you back to the Yukigakure in six different boxes." His eyes narrowed ever so slightly the Godaime would glare at the young Yuki shinobi. He claimed to be one, yet seemed to have shaken off every piece of evidence identifying him as one. That and he was a Hyuuga, that was plain to see. This should certainly complicate things. At the back of the hal, Shin shuffled inside the hall. Beckoning him to come over Gosei would bring him closer. The stronger the Konoha presence around this potential hostile, the better.

[naru]

"My name is Hyuuga Naruka" Naruka said without being phased. He let his pale eyes look up at the lord Hokage and his companion who sat next to him. He knew that if he didn't say the right thing in this moment, he would be killed in the spot. "I am originally of Yukigakure, this is true, but I've retired from being a Shinobi and caring for their conflicts" Naruka said calmly as he looked the lord Hokage Gosei in the eyes. "As I'm sure you've figured by my name sake and appearance, I am also a Hyuuga." Naruka stated, realizing the redundancy of the statement seeing as most everyone in the room probably already one that fact. "But that is also the reason I desire to return sir." Naruka said letting a look of determination cross his face as he began to get into the meat of his argument.

"It has always been my base desire to return to the Hyuuga mansion to serve and learn what it means to be a Hyuuga." Naruka said hitting his main points as best he could. "This is why I seek entrance to Konohagakure Lord Hokage, I beseech you to see that I mean you and the village no harm." Naruka said trying his best to prove that his connections with Yukigakure had been severed completely. He didn't care about which village fought which, he only cared for the people that he had never known, and failed to belong to. Naruka let his words linger for a moment before he would begin to untie the bandana atop his head. Letting the white cloth fall to the ground, he reveal his branch member's curse mark. "I am already bound to the main house, If you or they see it fit to have me killed, I will not fight back." He said letting his body fall onto the ground to go into a postulate position. "However...if You do decided to kill me, you will be killing an innocent young man." He said keeping his bow as low as he could. He awaited any command or speech form the Hokage, and was prepared for whatever came next as his fate was now left with Gosei to determine.

[soapymac]

Shin noticed he was being beckoned to, and made his way into the room. He did choose to, rather than join the two Hokage on the platform, to instead stand off to the side, his hands behind his head, and his back against the wall nearby.

He idly checked his Leaf headband as he stood there, making sure it was still attached to his arm. It was. Whoever these two were, they didn't look like much, but Shin knew better than anyone not to mess with someone just because they look a certain way. Especially if that person is a shinobi.

He waited, and watched the proceedings, while one of the Ninja made his request. Shin didn't know the context, nor did he care much for it, yet it seemed a reasonable enough request. He looked over at the Hokage, waiting to see his response.

[Solus]

F

inally the young one started to lift a tip of the veil that lingered over his intentions. Bowing deep before him the Hyuuga would place his fate in the hands of the Hokage. One who was not yet satisfied by what he had heard. Too much remained hidden. ”Bowing the body when the mind stays straight is only an affront to your mental fortitude, raise your head.” He ordered the boy at rest. Looking away he would strum a few more notes on the harp, contemplating on the possibilities before him, before starting to absentmindedly play the same tune from before again.

”The Yukigakure has committed mass murder upon my village in the past without provocation. However, unlike those barbarians I can make the distinction between the people and those who lead them, however braindead they may be. I can put myself over grudges, yet you must excuse me for my reservations and suspicion, for the Yukigakure has always proven to be a vile enemy and a stiff opponent of every possibility of peace. But back to your case; You have left your village, did you go missing? Is that why you are here, to ask for asylum? Is this only a visit, do you intend to live in Konoha or are you going to convert to a truer and more prudent course and intend to actually join my ranks?” He asked, his eyes rising from his fingers and piercing the young lads white oculi with his own ice cold emerald irises as he played. They were however not the only things that probed the young man from the Hidden Snow, with his sensor sense he would scan for any sense of insincerity, laying bare every single lie the youth could utter. With the Yukigakure Gosei took no chances.

[Sairo Zassou]

The trip to the embassy had been a long one, but this meeting with the Hokage was a necessary meeting. After the information that I had received from the Kazekage, I knew that I had to speak with whoever was in charge of Konohagakure. I had not received any word back from the leader and wondered if my message had even been received, but I had to assume as such during the travels here.

The doors to the embassy stood before me after making our way around the reflecting pool. Standing there were a few guards (Assuming so due to the recent posts by those already inside). It made sense for the place to be guarded after all. But I had business here and would meet with the Hokage no matter what.

"My name is Sairo Zassou. I am the Rokudaime Tsuchikage. I have come on a diplomatic meeting and wish to speak to the current Hokage."

I explained. Mere guards shouldn't be told more than that. I would gladly produce any manner of ID to prove that my claim was true. But considering how long I had been the Tsuchikage, as well as my Dignified Status, I figured that I would be at least vaguely known even here in the land of Fire.

Upon my body, my long black cloak covered all of my weapons and my body. It was quite bulged out in places due to the mass of weapons upon my person. The hood was drawn up and the shadow covered most of my facial features. Beneath the cloak, black pants were worn with no shirt. Holes were strewn along my body, holding the vines of the Zassou. A katana rested on my left side, a great sword on my back along with a Hira Shuriken that was much larger in size than normal. Also on my back rested a large gourd filled with water. A large flagon was on my right, holding leaves for various techniques. My pouch filled with 6 Kunai, 12 Exploding Tags, 15 Hira Shuriken, 8 Exploding Pouches and 7 incendiary pouches rested on my right side as well. Special shoes were worn, designed with holes corresponding to the three on the bottom of my feet. This attire was not one that was usually shown by a Kage, but it was what the people of my village recognized me in.

[There are 3 others with me as well. [Calibretto], The Blind Beast, and Draven. Just wanted to make sure you knew they were with me Solus. As well as letting them know I was here at the embassy]