Meikei Water Base, Leader Office (Mizukage office)

[etsukoteramune]

"Pfft bwahah."

The laughter erupted as the youth entered the room, eyes closing over his emerald contacts as he held his gut. Oh, this was all a big joke! He had heard of Mist relocating to the country, but he hadn't expected it to be so simple. A generous grin covered his face as his right index finger wiped under his eye, as he would glance at the room and the two inhabitants.

"You've gotta be fuckin' with me! Oh, how low Mist has fallen! So pathetic and weak they've relocated to the country! Oh god, my gut. Or-or did the Daimyo kick you out of the village because you were an incompetent leader? Fuck! This is all too much!"

He snorted ignorantly, of course not paying attention to the ANBU anymore. He was in no way afraid of them, as the bar code upon the back of his right hand displayed. "A nation run by a female is a nation doomed to hell!" Obviously, he hadn't much opinion of them at all, or rather he simply wanted to get them worked up? Interesting enough he rudely ignored both the former and current kage as he looked for a chair, plopping down in front of the desk as his boots rested on the desk, crossing over each other. A lollipop during this time was removed from his sleeve, and he allowed it to rest at the side of his mouth.

"But to the point, Queen, you're obviously very arrogant. Letting a foreigner in your office without even removing their weapons... that type of arrogance excites me." His voice dipped in bloodlust, his fang-like grin creeping over his face as his eyes narrowed on the Mizukage, staring her into the face-- no, the eyes...

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

An unusual foreigner was brought into her office. The first thing she did was look towards whom brought him in, she'd have sighed as Kaien left but he certainly seemed...confident. Despite the ANBU that gathered towards her door, the young man infront of her didn't care at all. Rather he laughed at the current state of mist, "How...the might have fallen. He's not wrong either." She mentally scolded herself yet she didn't let her gaze leave the foreigner at all. Actually, she had to wonder if the Daimyo was involved with such a decision but alas it wasn't a time to look thoughtful. His words carried a heavy weight, should such word get out to the other nations, a very, very bad security risk. Oh how she was going to scold Kaien later. His actions were perhaps the reason she now looked arrogant. Did she have to summon all of her ANBU for discussion?

She was going to object when the man made his sexist comment about females running nations but he then jumped onto another topic. One that placed a puzzled expression on the young woman's face. "He's...excited? Should I try to come off as confident then...well I am confident." She took a moment but she'd respond to the man as best as she could.

"My dear, Mist has not fallen nor are we in bad terms with the Daimyo. It'd be reckless for us to have a foreigner meet us within the village walls, revealing old and...new secrets. If you really feel that a woman is incapable of ruling a nation, then perhaps I'll have to become a man and continue my efforts?" She decided to joke with him, to see just how excited he was. Either way, she would not be riled up by a foreigner within her office.

"So then, my arrogance has you excited which only makes me excited. Surely for a man of your prestige to come and see a queen such as myself, you must have some sort of request or proposal?" Not like she wanted to indulge the man any further, she had work to do.

[tomoshibi]

At the barking laughter Hikumi would jerk awake, on the alert now. Grittign their teeth throughtout the speech, Hizuka's hand gripped his sword hilt tightly. One of Hikumi's arms sprouting out to grip his own sword hilt. Calming themselves the two slowly released the hilts thinking, Just some arrogant punk, thats all...Carefully Hikumi examined the new arrival, prepared in case of an attack, Hizuka not even turning to look.

[etsukoteramune]

"Proposal? Hah! You parasites should be givin' me proposals!" Arrogant and harsh, the unworried expression didn't lift, even at the sound of another. He merely let his right hand to take the stick of his lollipop and remove it from his mouth, the cherry red circle being pointed towards Hina as he chuckled a bit. "Don't think I'm all talk, Queen. I happen to know your ANBU sucks, having failed to finish their mission in river country, and sent back home with milk all over him. As well as the stupid f**k who tried to use Genjutsu on me-- he ended up getting jacked of half his shit, and put face first in the dirt. And finishing, your ship exploded in an inferno that destroyed half of the docks area, possibly killing you had the intent been such. I'll put it this way..."

He grinned, his left hand lifting to his right eye as it would look at if he was pulling out his eyeball; but rather the contact would remove, the crimson red iris having swirled in it's place, three tomoe displayed. His left eye remained covered by the emerald contact, however.

"Even if you swarmed this room with all of your countries shinobi, none of you pathetic nin would defeat me."

It was declared, as he let the pause sink in secretly, and rather unknown kikaichu had crawled from down the back of his chair-- 10 in number, each blending in with the surroundings. The kikaichu would take their time to reach the destination of each shinobi within the room; having caused enough commotion upon himself, it was unlikely that anyone would take note to these little bugs that would merely attempt to latch easily upon their thighs from beneath their pants. A sigh escaped his mouth again, the lollipop being put back into his mouth as he shifted both hands to rest against the back of his head.

"However! I don't come with hostile intentions. I'm sure you now understand that in no way I am to be treated lightly, and such would do you good to take heed, if you still wish to continue reign as Mizukage with all your limbs attached. More importantly, I am slightly interested in helping you, Queen. Currently the nations around us are frail and weak. Konoha has a shitty leader, and half it's shinobi holds the IQ compared to a toddler. Kusa is full of bullshit. Kumo I just generally hate. Yuki fails. Iwa smells funny. Suna is lame. Ame holds democratic orgies. Taki has no hope. Which leaves Kiri. Shockingly, you've last a rather long time as Kage. It almost as if you're urging me to bring this all to an end. But really, I'm a nice guy. And it'll be pitiful if a gorgeous girl as yourself can't make Mist into something great. So to point, I need a fuckin' job, and you're the only boss suitable, (appearance wise, he thought.) so I'll whip your cattle into real shinobi, and show your men how to have dicks, not girl thingies!"

Obviously, in simpler terms... He was bored, needed cash, and wanted to use his talents at kicking people around to get money.

>>;

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Hinagiku had continued to listen to the foreigner infront of her. She watched his body language, listened carefully to the tone of his voice. Little details ultimately made the man; yet one thing in particular stood out for her. "He's... on edge but every bit confident. I don't need to do a triple take to confirm his strength." More importantly, that very moment when he revealed his doujutsu... there was a sharp intake of oxygen. He'd declared his taunt, complete with confidence only a high level Shinobi could issue. Likewise he spoke about the other nations as if he had serious intel. The surprise would finally wear off whilst he explained his intentions at long last. Naturally this caused her to gasp in surprise, the short story was rather simple.

"He wants to become a Mist Ninja...?"

She had to think carefully about what he said. Did she really have a say in the matter at hand? At that very moment, he could easily wipe out everyone within the office and still enjoy the lollipop in his mouth. She was so caught up in analyzing that she had not noticed the Kikkaichu latch to her. With such power within the room, she genuinely felt fear, something she hadn't felt in a long time. Even when she was in River, fear never came to her. He was right on the matter, he wasn't to be taken lightly. She parted her lips to speak, just to say something but words didn't come out of her mouth. Inexperience and a lack of power must have caused this. A blush soon came to her cheeks, wether it was because of his compliment or her embarrassment due to the situation at hand, she wasn't sure.

Once she finally found the correct words to say, her composure seemed to change entirely. No longer did she have that air of confidence, akin to the title he gave her. Instead it became serene, almost motherly. "I understand. Please forgive my rudeness to you." She then reached for something she hadn't touched in her time as Kage so far. These were the blank Shinobi records, meant to register someone as a ninja of Kirigakure. "Would you prefer to become my personal ANBU good sir? I would like to give you the position of Captain as the slot has become vacant. The one whom escorted you here has been acting as a substitute." She explained hiding no detail that would otherwise raise suspicion. What she said might have just caused everyone in the room to gasp. "I almost forgot, my name is Hibari Hinagiku." she extended her right arm out towards him.

"It'll take a moment but I can prepare your file with us. I'll need your name, the village you hail from, trivial details that'll serve to get you paid." She was attempting to understand how the young man's mind worked, adapting to the situation at hand. "Once that's settled..." She slided her chair to the left, a drawer towards the bottom was opened. She'd pull out a black Mist headband, to present to him. "...This will be yours."
That would be that really, you kept your friends close and your enemies closer. Especially if they could easily destroy you in your current state.

[etsukoteramune]

During the silence he would continue to stare at her, enjoying the sweet taste as his eye would capture the sudden change in color over the girls face. She... was blushing? Instantly guilt stabbed into his heart as he was flung into a dark pit of his conscious, obviously seeing as he had either embarrassed her, or flattered her. "O-of c-co-course. You weren't r-rude at all." The child softly stated as his eyes glanced to the side, and he was captured as his guard drastically decreased. He was a guy, after all. While none the less bi-sexual, he still knew when he was wrong, and the way he had treated her was rather harsh. "S-sorry." A slight whisper before he would take note of her actions now, eyes glancing at the form.

'ANBU Taicho...?'

He thought silently, his lips contorting in a diagonal frown as he sighed a bit, the guilt too much. "That would be lame. If anything, before that, all current ANBU within the division should meet me, and get to know me, after I beat them into submission." Of course, fighting was the only thing he knew. Negotiating always ended in threats, and he only knew how to express his power at the end of a sword. Then he would speak again, sitting properly in a chair. He was only a year younger than her, or probably only a few months; yet she acted as if their age was so far apart.

Eyes avoided her as he stared at the desk, his personality becoming more warm as he softly spoke. "Kikkawa Nagato, of the Aburame. Y-you have beautiful thighs, Hinagiku-sama." Pervert. Of course the blush over his face would deepen- the only reason he latched the kikaichu there was of course, for the view. "Previous ANBU/High Jounin of Sunagakure no Sato, born in Tsuchi no Kuni..." The kikaichu in which was on her thigh would make itself known, moving swiftly off her leg and away should it be smushed and return to it's perverted master, the red head himself still guilt struck.

"About becoming ANBU Taicho... I still stand by my statements, however I'll agree to be your personal ANBU sla- I mean guardian. It would be bad if someone took advantage of Hinagiku-sama, right? Right?" Oh yes, he was just reassuring himself that he couldn't allow himself to let his straight side take over. A slight grin of nervousness, by now the tense air had left, and he was in all ways acting like a normal teenager. Contact was placed back in his eye, his sharingan deactivating as he stood from his chair. Arms at his side he would bow his head forward a bit, eyes closing as his ears perked for danger still.

"I will serve you, on conditions. First, I am Chairman of a village that not many know of within River-- it is called Twilight. It holds many shinobi from all over the world who follow me, as now due to me joining Kiri, they abide by the command of Hinagiku-sama. I will need permission to go and leave from mist as I please without being branded a traitor. I will do best to leave a letter to your Assistants to tell you of my departures. As well... I'll need a place to stay. I'm kinda broke..." The realization of his lack of money hit him hard, standing as he sighed guiltfully. He had spent most his money on ANBU gear he would need in the future, and he simply smiled towards the Mizukage as his right fist clenched infront of his chest.

"Otherwise, I'll do my best to make Kirigakure the most feared nation of the world, as the strongest man in the world!"

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

He seemed to disagree with her thoughts of being rude, stammering even. Though she wondered what caused the change, she couldn't help but smile. Even from earlier, despite the fear, she had a habit of reading people's nature. Perhaps it was something that came with her being a Hyuuga? More so, she had an unusual charm which seemed to generally work. Once he began to speak, softly which she took note of, her hand began to write insync with his words. She was creating his profile just as she stated, taking down the details that mentioned. Of course when he commented about her thighs, her blush became more red and for a moment her eyes averted away from him but only for a brief moment. With all the compliments he was giving her, she wasn't sure what to do.

That's when the Kikkaichu's presence made itself known, she had shifted slightly but didn't seem to crush it. "Thank you for your compliments." the serene aura that she had seemed to continue. He now spoke of the position he was offered, his voice sounded as if he genuinely thought about the offer. She nodded in understanding, she really did need to assemble all her ANBU to talk with them. To prevent further mishaps and to arrange a system to deal with other Missing Ninja in the future. Now then he bowed before he continued his negotiations. "Twilight Village?" she was curious and he had proposed to give her control over a village that hosted Shinobi from around the world.

"A-are you sure, about Twilight I mean. I don't want your village to come to any harm for being affiliated with Mist by any means." She genuinely looked worried, her thoughts were on the fact that nations could blame mist for hoarding Missing Ninja in a village outside of the country. "If it's fine with you, I'd like to see the village sometime. Everything else you've said is acceptable." She finished writing up the information, though it needed to be properly organized and filed away, she had something more important she wanted to do. Getting up from her chair, the forehead protector still in tow, she eased herself over to the front of her desk. Her form was very close to his, her head tilted up to look at him. Holding up the headband, Hinagiku motioned for him to tilt his head slightly. She wanted to tie it around his forehead for him, perhaps it was in an affectionate jest about him calling her Queen. One could take it as her knighting the former Suna shinobi and converting him to Kirigakure's side. Of course, that would occur only if he let her do such. This action would then be followed by another action that would drive his teenage mind crazy.

Her arms extended outwards only to slowly move to hug him. She didn't make it sudden least his instincts would kick in. If he let her, she'd hug him tightly and whisper something to him "Welcome to Mist, Nagato-san." If not, which was perfectly acceptable she'd just lean against her desk slightly. He'd have the headband all the same. One of the ANBU whom was near the door would move over to him in a friendly greeting. "I'll be available to assist you in getting a room and acquainted with those in our ANBU." She'd nod in the ANBU's direction, everyone at the base was able to get their own room so he'd have a nice place to stay when he was within Mist. She'd take care of the rest, that was just how she was.

[etsukoteramune]

"I'm positive!" He stated, his right hand flicking open a pouch to remove a world map, unfolding it upon the table. The locations of both Twilight and Stone had been marked upon the map as he gave a slight smile, bending over a bit to point to the small red dot upon the map within River country. "Just over those three mountains, through the ponds, through the forests, over the grass plains, over some gold mines, through some more forests, and through a shallow stream is Twilight! We can go anytime!"

Defiantly one of the most well concealed villages. It'd take days to get there most likely, and even he would have gotten lost a few times had he not... "Eh?" Eyes glanced up as he shifted his head to spot the girl stand and move towards him, and he would shift to straight posture as the blush on his face became apparent again. 'Fuck, fuck! She's just a girl! .. she has a nice figure though..' The black band was tied around his head, and once more she toyed with his brain with a warm embrace. Through this his hands remained limp at his side, a sudden question arising out of the random blue.

"Ano... is Hinagiku-sama always this open with all her new recruits?"

Of course, he was wondering if he should feel honored or was this common, so the awkward comment had to be displayed bluntly. Maybe it'd get him a slap? He twisted his lips again in thought, his head turning towards the ANBU member in which approached. "Well, thats fine. But first I have to buy some Trick Skates. I heard they're awesome." The grin showed over his face, as he glanced back at Hina, yet she hadn't removed herself.

'Do it, do it! Score on first try!' He shouted mentally, his daydream bubble filling with an anime-like type of kiss between two high school students, yet it was quickly dismissed by conscious. Of course, he had no issues with making out with random girls, or even having the you know what in the you know where and you know how, but he just felt stupid to expect that from a girl of her standards.

"Erm... you can let go now... your chest is rubbing up against me..."

He coughed a bit to the side, red in the face.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

"Then I accept."

She had looked to the map, taking note of Twilight and Stone. She'd probably ask him to officially help her mark these locations after some needed gear was purchased. After giving him his headband and hugging him, he asked an interesting question. "No... but I make exceptions for some people." She would have given Ciel a hug as well, at least that was the first person that came to mind. He mentioned the desire to purchase some trick skates, she raised an eyebrow at first. No sooner did he mention her chest pressing up against him. "S-sorry for making you uncomfortable." She'd cease her tight hug and prop herself so that she was sitting on her desk. Her legs dangled somewhat infront of her, though she was careful not to accidentally kick him, Ciel, or her assistant.

"Enjoy your purchase, I've got a pair myself." she added just to make the atmosphere more inviting. "Oh and come back sometime, I'll have to debrief you on somethings and you'll need to update me also." She then looked over to everyone in the room, hopefully they were calm now. The ANBU whom spoke to him earlier would be available to guide him from the office when he was ready to depart. Hinagiku meanwhile was now thinking of stuff she needed to purchase. She also needed to speak with Uchiha Mario and her ANBU.

[etsukoteramune]

"Oh you weren't! But I jus--" He shut up. Merely he bowed again, before standing and grinning a bit. "Thats awesome, though. Once Hinagiku-sama is finished, umm... maybe you can join me and help me with my trick skates, and maybe a little training..?"

He would state before turning, giving a slight wave as he walked out the door, heading out. "Eitherway... nice meetin' ya, gorgeous."

//exit.

[Hakuturi]

Haku had simply watched as the time passed, not so much as batting an eye as their visitors and such came in and out, his eyes now moving towards the kage's.

"If there's nothing else..I'll take my pay and leave. Anything else and you know how to reach me." A small nod towards the Mizukage and he would begin walking out of the door, if she had anything to say he would stay, but if not he would return to the ANBU offices to get his reward for completing the return mission. It had been quite simple, but it would nearly complete his requirements for the future.

[exit

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

"That'll be all for now Hakuturi-san, thank you once again." Hinagiku called out, considering all the excitment in the room just now, before the atmosphere could resume to that of a peaceful one....

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Leading the way to the Mizukage office was one of the Frog Division ANBU. He had knocked politely and no sooner did he opened the doors. He'd allow Kouketsu the one interrogating him to enter before he did. His entrance was simplly formality, he'd bow to the Mizukage and leave. With the other ANBU guards still in the room, there was no sense in one extra man hanging around. Now then, still helping the man up...the ANBU whom had helped Kouketsu earlier who look towards the Uchiha. "It's all up to you now, introduce yourself...you're technically a Hero despite the situation."

[psyche]

Cielwatched as Hina seemed to ponder of her words. Her next wors were music to her ears and she was happy now. She did not want to have any special treatment because she had been a Kage before, she just wanted to be herself and treated like any other kunoichi and she was willing to give it her all. As Hina took her time to keep going, Ciel just watched as she looked throught her papers and such. A slight smile appearing on her lips. She nodded as she kept on, she was now getting the picture of how things were and are. It was good that she was making the allience with Kumo, but she was not sure about Konoha. But those were to her the Kage's own decissions and Ciel would respect and followe them.

When Hina spoke of the shinobi that was in Iwa, she wondered who it was. She had had plans on making a treaty with Iwa but never had gotten the chance to. After having some Genin leave the village and going after them to kill them, she had had alot in her mind. She did not say anything and just listened to Hina. Now this was something Ciel was not expecting to happen. When Hina said there was a possition she wanted her to fill was kind of shocking towards her.

"I want you to become Kirigakure's official delegate."[/b]

Those words were stuck in her head, she had not seen this coming and wa a bit shocked. Blinking several times and finding words to reply to the Kage. Taking a deep breath and looking at her. "Alright... I was really not expecting this, but accept your offer. Just let me know when you want me to start these treaties. Just let me know when you'd like for me to start. If it is possible I can start immediately." She smiled slightly and felt confident in doing this.

Suddenly there seemed to be a commosion outside. A young man started to speak and then showed himself as he flopped on a chair. His laugh was annoying. Turning her atention the to young man, her brow would raise slightly. His words were maddening but she just stood quietly. Hina seemed to be taking care of things. She crossed her arm infront of her and just waited for the young man to leave so she could finish her business here. But he was so damn arrogant that she couldn't stand him. Keeping quit in this matter seemed to hard to her. She closed her eyes only.

Listening to them talk and glacing over at them at times, this seemed to be quite comical to her. The young man seemed to be in such confdence that in just seconds his guard had com down in no time. She shook her head and smiled slightly. But she could not blame the young man, he had alot of spunk and was ready to kick ass. She took a deep breath and just listened to them. As the time went by and the boy left, she wanted to laugh badly. But she contained herself and looked at Hina once more. "So.... when do I start?" She asked with a grin and nt wanting to mention anything about what had just happened.


|Sorry for the late, had things to take care off. v_v|

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

"Ahem, sorry about that..." Her attention was now on Ciel. At that moment it would seem that another person would enter the room. Not wanting to keep Ciel waiting any longer, she'd finish talking with her and then address the newcomer and the ANBU. "I'd like you to start immediately. You'll need to prepare yourself of course. Please send letters to Kumogakure, Iwagakure and Konohagakure to let them know where we stand. In the case of Iwagakure, we only wish to check up on the status of our ninja and the treaty itself. Konoha...does not like Iwa and vice versa, it's best we not get involved with their fighting. That's all for now Ciel-sama, I'll send for you in case any new developments occur." She bowed slightly, despite sitting on her desk. She then looked to the young genin whom accompanied Ciel.

"My dear, if there's something you wanted my help with, may I ask for you to step outside for a short moment. I need to speak with this man privately, to protect his identity and such."

Though she looked to Hikumi and Hizuka in question, she also meant this for Minamoto as well. She tried to smile but unlike before which it came off in a motherly fashion, her face took on a slight smirk. Once Ciel and the others were gone, she'd relax somewhat and look to the ANBU and the new face in the room.

[psyche]

Ciel smiled and nodded. "Will do." She then bowed slightly and urned her attention to Hizu and Hiku. "I think we'd better go now." She grinned and winked at them and starter to walk out.

|Exit|

[seppuku]

She was clearing out the room.

"Hero?" he questioned curiously.

His eyes befell the Mizukage, a beautiful woman somewhat younger than himself. Kouketsu was matted with sweat, the strain of his movements obvious in his condition. Something was off, though - he couldn't put his finger on it, but he could feel something inside of him. It was changing, evolving.

"Mizukage-sama," the Uchiha said calmly - out of breath. "M-my name is Uchiha Kouketsu, formerly of the Hidden Leaf. Please, I ask that you give me sanctuary here in Kirigakure."

He looked to the ANBU he leaned on, remembering his words. "The man I killed, my brother, I'm sure you know his worth. I'd be willing to give you a considerable amount were you to overlook my 'grim' history."

[etsukoteramune]

SLAM!

"OOIIIIIII!!! HINAGIKU-SAMA!"

Regardless of the other ANBU's attempts at calming him down, he would burst into the room rather excitedly with a wide grin, yet slipping backwards and busting his ass. He still hadn't learned how to ride his skates, but he'd get it soon! A wide grin as he stayed upon the ground in the door way, staring up at the woman. "Teac-- eh?"

Eyes changed directions to an upside down figure, battered and torn, as he would slowly shift to his knee's. A frown, a pause, and then a sudden flicker as a fist aimed to collide into the others jaw. "OIII! No plotting on Hinagiku-chan!" He would pounce upon the bruised figure and bite down towards Kouketsu's shoulder, not enough power to rip off skin like a certain carnivore, but enough to surely make him retailiate.

"Bitch! Get the fuck out! I'll save you Hina-chan!"

[tomoshibi]

Smiling with a silent laugh, Hizuka would walk out of the room and follow Ciel, Hikumi dozing off on his back.

[bleh, short exit]

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

With everyone filing out as requested, no sooner did a familiar face emerge in her office. Nagato who seemed enthusiastic beyond belief, came in on his new skates. No sooner did he slip up and fall on his rump, his sudden entrance actually caused her to giggle somewhat. Then her attention went to the man who introduced himself. "Another Uchiha...does my blood just attract them to me...?" Hinagiku, though feeling somewhat nervous at first heard his plea. Yet before she could utter anything Nagato had bitten down on the man's shoulder.
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The ANBU whom had been assisting him was shocked not only by his offer to give the Mizukage some of the bounty he'd receive but of course by the attack from the young man. "Settle down young man, he is in no condition to fight." He attempted to pry him off. At the same time he'd state the situation. "Mizukage-sama, this man has killed an infamous criminal from Kirigakure, Ichiro. Although he is indeed a missing ninja from leaf, whom we're trying to arrange for peace...surely we can make some exception for this man whom would be a Hero for Leaf, Kirigakure, and the other nations that his brother has afflicted." His voice came out strained due to what seemed like a comical bout of prying the teen from the older Uchiha. Though this was in no way a comical situation, to be sure.

[seppuku]

Alas, a familiar face.

It belonged to none other than the one known as Nagato, a being Kouketsu was all too familiar with. Many of his items from the Amegakure heist still dwelt within his village Twilight, along with Asgard and his sleeping Kushina. He couldn't - yes, he wouldn't forget about them. It was because of them he was able to find Ichiro, after all; had he not traveled so much it's quite likely he would've never found his brother-in-arms.

"Nagato-kun!" he chirped as he was tackled, his body aching as he succumbed to the weight of the boy.

Then there was the bite, an action that brought back the memories of the recent events. In a single instant hours of battle flooding his mind, overwhelming him beneath the surreal psychological torment. There was a cry of pain that ripped from his lips, using all the might in his body to literally throw Nagato from ontop of him. The fool had opened several wounds along his arm and chest, though it was nothing unbearable.

Yet... there was blood. Streams of crimson poured from the corners of the Uchiha's eyes, rolling down the curves of his cheeks before dripping unto the office floor. His eyes strained against evolution, that familiar feeling creeping along his spine once more - it felt like the first time he'd awoken his Sharingan all those years ago. What was happening to him?

Zuuuu! The sound seemingly echoed throughout the room as his Sharingan began to swirl and distort, ebony leaking further into the center of the crimson. Thin spider-web like veins covered the white of his eyes, the blood pushed out faster now, forming droplets all the more. "Ugh!" Such a transformation spawned a new sinister chakra within him, so powerful it shook the very room of the tower.

He looked up toward the Mizukage not with Sharingan-- but with that of the Mangekyou Sharingan! So too was a legend born here in Kirigakure, a man to go down in the pages of history for all eternity. He was the first of his kind, the first Uchiha to evolve beyond all others - the most powerful in all existence.