[color=ed1c24][h3][b][center]Ryuunosuke Hikari- 
The Crimson Phoenix of the Hidden Cloud[/center][/b][/h3][/color]

Ryuunosuke didn't chuckle, he full-out laughed as Genmyou asked his opinion on an alliance with the Hidden Sand. He followed in good humor down the cave system.

He kept his thoughts to himself for a few minutes, merely looking amused, and laughing occasionally to himself.

[b][color=ed1c24]"I like it. It's only been 10 years, we didn't do too badly last time around, maybe we'll do better this time around.[/color][/b]

He didn't elaborate any further on it, but 'the joke' was somewhere in there, as his face recollected itself afterwards.

[b][color=ed1c24]"I do like it, only a madman would propose it though, with not two, but 3 nations blocking off contact. I don't care what they say, there's no clarity to the Shade I know. I do have advise though about it, it is in my job description, and you haven't fired me yet.

First, however you go about proposing this to the Hidden Sand, do not, if you value me as your adviser, meet them in the Land of Wind to negotiate this. Have them come here, or a neutral country. Also, scratch the Land of Earth, Water, and Rivers off of neutral countries. Make this alliance as badly kept secret as you can.

Also, I'd increase security in the borders of the Land of Lightning. Little things like kidnappers laughing at us makes me think we've got a bit to go.

Lastly, start thinking of the trade route. Don't think what's possible, think what you want. You seem to do that anyways.

That's my advise to you."[/color][/b]