Gerontis

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

@Nytefall

O.o
You still here? Weren't you not the one who vanished? Jeesus kwibus. XD
Chrome has it very busy with work. He is around on skype and hasn't vanished. But I would like to ask you to please notify me on either skype or pm if you're around if you hear nothing.. Think you have been removed cause nobody, minus Chrome, ever heard you were still around.

edit : That and your cs needed to be posted in the bin or something. I remember Fiery asking that several times. XD

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Gyuki,
The Hachibi, Midori's Tummy Monster.

The beast had been more or less silent. He had noticed the emotions of Midori and managed to brace himself for the wave that was to come. Like an imaginary tidal wave, he braced himself for the anger, sorrow and depression that would hit him. Gritting his teeth, he felt bad for his host. No, for his best current friend and partner. Opening his eyes half open, he remembered how he had told her that he didn't like Deidara. Nothing had changed. He still thought of Midori's friend as a lousy good for nothing. Gyuki's nostrils widened, but not snort came.

Laying on his stomach, his head resting on his arms, the beast managed to stay calm. While he had listened to Midori's outburst to the ANBU, he was on the edge. Not to make sure that if she would burst out of emotions that she would have enough supportive chakra to make it clear that she was upset. No, he would most likely attempt to stop her. Even if he had to take over her body with force.

But with the passing days, he saw no need to step in to make sure that she wouldn't burst out. While he wasn't feeling comfortable, he was happy. Midori had managed to keep herself together and not withdrawn herself in silence. No matter how Gyuki was convinced that Midori had grown and progressed to not let that happen, there was always that little doubt that she would fall back in such a state. Suddenly Midori would hear a loud snort. Words wouldn't follow, but she would feel something. Slightly Gyuki would let some of his very own chakra enter her system. Nothing too special, but it was a simple gesture. He would watch her and be there, even if she would feel alone. Closing his eyes, the beast continued to his so far peaceful watch.

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Daiki Shun,
Kirigakure Chuunin,

Taking it calm and planning.

Walking down the street, Daiki threw glances around. There were enough people who were still helping rebuilding Kirigakure. The damage that had be done by the Six Tails was going to take some time to be prepared. But if that wasn't enough, the spreading rumours that the unrest was continue to grow started to cause people to grew even more cautious than they were before. Dressed in a more casual gear, Daiki wondered briefly how this period would end. There were some scenario's running through his mind, but each one had something he disliked and liked. Though another was one he completely disliked. He didn't want to be dead and that scenario was always a possibility.

Sighing, Daiki was heading towards his dorm. Luckily it had been spared from the destructive rampage of the beast. On his way, he noticed somebody slipping a letter in. Who would send him a letter? He wondered and first he thought of Takeshi. Then again, knowing his older sibling, Daiki doubted it. Not that it was impossible, but he wasn't counting on any letter or news about his older brother. After he had entered his home and closed the door behind him, Daiki saw the letter on the floor. For some reason it had an ominous feeling to it. An omen of bad news perhaps? Perhaps news about Takeshi? Narrowing his eyes, Daiki leaned forward to pick up the letter.

I need to know the status.

The code was easy, yet good hidden. Only a very paranoia mind would see the hidden simple order in the letter. Daiki wasn't sure about it, but the first words of the letter seemed like an order. And only one person would send him around this time a letter to do what was needed to be done. What a drag.
After Daiki had destroyed the letter, he thought about what was needed to be done. Of course writing a letter back, but he would need to get into action too. If not, then the chance on success would diminish. Yet, he could get away with it and staying alive. That was a plus at least. Deciding to go for another walk as he could think better while he was walking, Daiki headed out of his dorm. Closing and locking the door behind him, he started to think about the next potential step he had to take.

Standing still, Daiki looked at a ruined building. There were some odd marks and he wasn't first sure what it was. It didn't had the same look as if it was burned down by fire. Probably one of those chemical attacks of the tailed beast, Daiki figured. Staying at least a meter away, as he wasn't sure if it was safe to get close, Daiki wondered how long the repairs were going to take. And why wasn't there somebody who had rosen up to lead the defense when the beast had attacked? Daiki remembered a conversation he had in the past and realized for what he was working for. Shaking his head lightly, he turned away to continue walking. ''Poor dumb fools.'' He muttered to nobody in particular. With his left hand in the pocket of his jacket, he scratched his temple while he tried to figure out a place to eat. Perhaps he could plan his move once he had eaten something. Perhaps a rice bowl with some warm vegetables and meat would help?

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

@Althernathan

Accepted by me.
Need to score one more.

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Team 3 on the move.
Onwards to the Frost Capital.

A collab between Lillydove and Gerontis.

Summary :
Satoshi has taken up a mission and has sent Hanako a message to gather at the main gates of Kumogakure. The first mission of a new Team 3 leads to the capital of the Frost country.

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On the move.

Standing near the main entrance and exit of Kumogakure, Satoshi was leaning against a nearby building. His arms crossed, there were two shoulder bags near him. Looking up, the weather was quite decent. A good sign for the start of the mission, he thought to himself. Not that he believed in omens, but nice signs were always welcome. Crossing his arms out front of his chest, Satoshi started to whistle a tune, waiting for his student to arrive.

Upon getting the message from Satoshi Sensei, she had rushed to throw things into her small pack and bid her mother good bye before running out of the house, walking at a brisk pace through the village and occasionally waving at some of the locals. Now that the main entrance was in sight, she sprinted and stopped a few steps away from her sensei. "Greetings, Satoshi-Sensei." Hanako said and bowed her head in respect.

''Greeting Hanako.'' Satoshi greeted her friendly back. The gesture, the bow, of respect was met with a flash of a smile of Satoshi. ''I hope that you're doing well.'' He said, pushing his back from the wall as he then reached out to the shoulderbags. Placing one on his shoulder, he kept the second one up. Stretched out towards Hanako while he would start a bit of the briefing. ''Today we are going towards the Frost Country. It will take some time, but our mission is to track a missing nin. And bring him back, alive.''

Nodding in reply to his question, she took the out stretched shoulder back and placed on her shoulder as she listened to the breifing. The Frost Country, she didnt even know where that was or how to get there. Although she was glad that it would give her a chance to prove herself in manner of speaking to her new sensei, it was after what she excelled at doing. "I dont think that bringing him back alive will be a problem, do you?" Hanako asked.

Thinking about the question, Satoshi shrugged lightly. ''With a good plan, I don't think it will become much of a problem. But I am maybe a bit too cautious, but I rather be careful.'' He thought about his own answer. Turning around to the gates, he beckoned her to follow him. Even if it was obvious that she should come with him, but he only realized that a moment later. ''From the briefing of the mission, I think we as sensory nin have a good advantage over him. If we manage to pin point his location and then trap him, we can easily take him out. If not? Then we will need to improvise.''

Hanako nodded at his answer, planning was alway essential in every successful mission. "Caution is not a bad thing," Hanako said, following him as he beckoned her to and listened to what he saying. They indeed had the advantage, being able to sense chakra through their sensory techniques. "I think we will do well in this mission," Hanako said, thinking that if push came to shove and the nin put up a good fight then they at least could fight back with a stronger resolve.

''We certainly will. Else I wouldn't be able to choose it.'' Satoshi said, smiling. Walking out of the gates, he thought about something briefly. The chances where that they were going to face an opponent that would be tough. That and he hadn't work ever together or trained with Hanako yet. The chance that they would be able to work perfectly together was slim. ''What is your favorite type of food?'' Satoshi suddenly asked.

Smiling at his words, she looked around and bit as they headed out of the village. Of course, she had been on missions out of the village but it was always nice to take in the scenery more than once. "My favorite food? I like salads, fruit salad especially," Hanako said. She was curious as to the fighting style that Satoshi-Sensei used, she knew that he was a sensory nin like her but how much offensive techniques did he know? Did he rely heavily on them or just a little?

''Healthy. That is good.'' Satoshi said, chuckling a bit. It was quite peaceful. The scenery that they were passing by. Though he couldn't help but to long for the mountain valleys, filled with forests and with some a lake, Satoshi didn't mind the mountainous area around Kumogakure. In a normal pace, he kept walking as he thought already about the plan that they could make for the mission. With having read and memorized Hanako's profile, Satoshi could try to form a plan. ''You never have been to the capital of the Frost, correct?'' Satoshi decided to ask. ''What would you expect from it?''

"Cold mostly, I suspect the people there will be wearing heavy coats and there could be some ice," Hanako said, her thoughts drifted off to Frost Country. She couldnt really imagine such a country or living in it for that matter, but if that was what the people there liked then who was she to question it? "Have you been there before?" she asked. One of the things she liked about going on missions was being able to see different places and different experiences.

''Several times, yes.'' Satoshi responded. He couldn't help but to smile a bit at what she expected. ''It is true that it is cold there and most of the year, there is snow present. Only the most southern and coast regions of the country aren't that cold. It is just that the land that is away from the border with the Fire Union and coasts are somewhat higher. Combined with the weather and other geographical facts, it creates the climate that gave the country its name.'' Realizing that he was talking quite a lot, he coughed softly. ''On our way I will buy us some jackets so that we don't have to suffer the cold that much.''

That made her smile, it would also be helpful in the mission they were on that he was familiar with the Frost Country. "I would imagine it would be even colder in the winter, snow is nice though. Mother says its cleanse the land of ill intent when it falls," Hanako said, giving him a warm smile when he said that he would buy them some jackets. That was nice of him, she thought. "Dont we have to adapt to the cold though? So we can work well without the jackets if we need to be able to move easier in the mission?" she asked.

''That sounds great, but I rather not have some limbs freezing.'' He said, a tad amused. ''I don't think it will be pleasant to stay long within the mainland of the Frost country without any clothing that will provide a good comfortable warmth.'' Satoshi then decided to pick up the pace a bit. ''But lets go a bit faster.'' With first a jog, he would then proceed to go with the traditional way of jumping from branch to branch style. Only there weren't much trees due the height of the land. But there were enough big boulders that could provide the same option as a branch could. Maybe even a sturdier landing place.

Hanako laughed at his answer, nodding when he said it would not be pleasant to stay long without comfortable warmth and it made sense. "Well I suppose thats true," Hanako said, noticing his change in pace. She was glad that she was wearing loose clothing so she could move more easily to keep up with the pace that he had set for them. Following him as he went into the trees, deciding to just follow him on the boulders instead as they were more of them than trees.

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Gods damnit Roro. You didn't even say why you're shipping! Stahp!
Don't ship me dawg! Don't do it, bro! D:

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Roran Hawkins said
I only have one damn tank simulator T^TI think.

I think more dawg.
You had World of Tanks. Battlefield, which I count as well. And then now War Thunder. Though that one rocks. :P

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

*Flashback,
Five days ago!*

For the sake of sake.
And Kumogakure.

A collab between Red Fox and Gerontis.

Summary :
The top of Kumogakure has undergo through some changes and another office within the top is being changed. One that will make a shadow step into the light, to guide others as a right hand.

Nariko

Nariko lost his sense about time since his last mission. He was not sure if he completed it in the first place. He left Kumogakure several months ago on a mission assigned to him by his Senpai, Takeru. On his mission, Nariko was supposed to deliver an offer or something - however, he was not sure if it reached the recipient. The young Jun was dragged into a wild chase behind his clans roots and current whereabouts. He learned several things he wanted to immediately share with his brother Satoshi, but he felt that he had to see his Senpai first. There was a high chance that his disappearance might complicated things.

He was aware of the fact that after his disappearance, he might be labelled as a missing nin for his village, and thus marked for execution on sight. He was even prepared that there was a high chance that Takeru himself will carry out his execution. Aware of this, he traveled to Amegakure where currently Takeru was attending the Chuunin Exams. Still, with his current condition, he might not live that long. He guessed he has several broken bones, some of them complicated fractures. His hands were covered by scratches and some scars. Blood was already dried on his right cheek and his sword was just as rusty and covered in blood.

Despite this, he was there, standing before the gates of Amegakure, visibly more guarded than any time before. He stood there as people spotted him and pointed at him." Stand there with you hands above your head and state your bussiness!" He stood and raised his head, looking at them." Nariko Jun, Kumogakure ANBU operative. Or, maybe former ANBU operative ..." The guards looked a bit puzzled, but before they could continue, he spoke up." I demand an audience with The Raikage!"

Takeru turned his head as Midori wished to see her friend. He personally didn't care much for the loss on Kumo's side, but if the boy was injured then it would do no good if Midori would keep asking to see him. Raising his right hand, he waved as if he was trying to wave away some of her concern, speaking to Midori. ''You may go see your friend. With some ANBU. After that, I expect you come back instantly.'' Takeru said as he turned his head away from the girl. He could see some match going on from his current seat, but he was growing bored. It was a nice sight to see such motivated genin trying to struggle against the odds and each other, but for somebody who had seen a lot of battles Takeru wasn't interested to see a lot of genins battling each other. Maybe he could see a fight that would pique his interest, but for what he had seen so far, it was just going to be dull.

A few tense seconds passed. Maybe minutes. Nariko was not sure, but after that moment, several figures leaped down from the city gates and stood next to him." We will escort you to the Raikage. Just a safety precaution in case you would try something ... reckless." Nariko almost rolled his eyes, but followed them when they started to move." Like a practically dead person could assassinate the Raikage when surround by his most elite guards, a few Kage and their best bodyguards." One of the members of the escort gave him a look that silenced him in an instant." I was just ... you know ... saying." This time, he was left without a reply. They proceeded to walk in utter silence for the next couple of minutes and Nariko took in his surroundings. It looked like the rumors were true. Amegakure was hotsing the Chuunin Exams and as he soon learned, he was taken right to Takeru.

Just when Takeru was pondering on retreating and take some time from the arena's as his interest was dropping with each passing minute, he noticed a member of his guard approaching him. The masked ANBU whispered something that made the masked Raikage a bit surprised. ''Ah.'' Now his interest in the fights were completely lost as Takeru mumbled back that he wished to have two of his own medical nin to be ready. After all, letting one of his ANBU being treaten by the staff of the Fire Union while he had a few of his own medical nin at his disposal? No, that would be a stain on Kumogakure's honor. The ANBU went back his spot as Takeru noticed who was being escorted to him. ''Nariko Jun.'' Takeru mumbled, pleasantly surprised as the ANBU had only whispered that somebody wished an audience with him.

Immediately upon spotting Takeru rise, Nariko immediately dropped on one of his knee, sighing a bit from the pain the sudden movement caused to him." Raikage-Sama ... " He remained silent for a while, not sure what to really say." I ... I am hope I am not disturbing you during the exams that are currently taking place. Before anything, I would like to say ..." He took a deep breath, followed by a sharp pain in his chest." I am fully aware that I practically abandoned my mission and never completed it. That my absence was unauthorized and ... if I was labelled a Missing-Nin ... I am prepared for the judgement that awaits me." With that being said, Nariko expected to hear the sound of a blade being swung. He would not dare to look up.

Rising up, Takeru moved his hands at his back. The masked Kage stared at the Jun that was kneeled down. ''My guards will take over now.'' Takeru said with a calm tone. The ANBU guard would take up new positions and two at the flank of Nariko. With the escort sent away as it wasn't of their concern or healthy to meddle in the affairs of another village, Takeru waited for a few moments. ''So it is true that you didn't complete your mission and got side tracked. Then you show up, wounded and at a timing like this?'' The tone of Takeru was stern and he paused as he took one step towards Nariko. There was a smalle distance between the two. ''Which is kind of perfect. I was getting a bit bored by watching these genins fight.'' Chuckling a bit, Takeru gestured with his left hand for Nariko to rise up. ''Stand up and let yourself be treaten, Nariko. Think you could use some aid.'' The two ANBU at Nariko's flank would approach the latter and attend to his wounds at best of their ability. The minor wounds and cuts would be healed up, but for the heavier they would need more time and preparation to attend to them.

Nariko expected everything to go black as soon as Takeru started to speak and approached him. But just as he replied, he was about to laugh out at the response, but just as he took a breath, another sharp stab in his chest idea made him change his mind. He stood up and felt huge relief as his wounds were being tended to. His more serious, internal wounds were still causing him pain, but he was already somewhat used to it."You know how to surprise your subordinates, Senpai. I was prepared for being executed on spot. Also ... as for the aid ... I personally have no idea how I ended up getting this much of a beating ... it is a long story. Wait ... " What just happened took some time for Nariko to fully understand. He was gone for several months, failed to complete his mission, and Takeru greeted him like an old friend." I ... I can keep my head?"

''For now, yes. I need to know after all why and how you got side tracked. Then of course, I need to be careful.'' Takeru sighed as he lowered his head a bit. A sigh escaped the masked Raikage as he continued on a more depressed tone. ''Politics and such. It would be rather unwise to behead you here and now. Then the Fire Union could request to investigate the matter and try to learn about Kumogakure from researching your body. Quite annoying if that would happen.'' Pausing, Takeru chuckled again as he shook his head. ''But I rather wouldn't execute one of my finest. Besides, I think some of us deserve a second chance, don't we?'' Takeru asked in an amused tone, a clear reference to the time when Nariko had learned on the true identy behind the name of Takeru. Even before he had became Raikage.

Nariko remained silent for a while, considering Takeru´s words. Indeed, his argument was an understandable one. It would not help either Takeru or Kumogakure. And politics ... blargh." I admire you, Senpai ... for handling politics. I would not have the nerve to do so ... most foreing politicians disgust me. I think all they would learn from my body in my current condition is that how badly can a human be screwed up and still be standing ...or not standing that much. I understand your reasoning, Senpai ... and ... thank you for still considering me to be one of your best ... it is a great honor for me. But ... I would like to explain myself."

Collecting his thoughts for a while, he started." My mission was a rather simple one - deliver a diplomatic offer, and if it would be rejected, make sure it will not be rejected for long. It went pretty well at the beginning. I was almost at the Capital where I was to deliver the offer, when I was ambushed. I had no knowledge about them, but they fought like fully trained ANBU operatives. Considering it a slight detour, I followed a series of leads that led me to something I considered to be lost forever ... the Jun Clan. My own, long lost clan - turned into tools of war for the highest bidder. So I decided to prolong my mission a bit ... only to be dragged into an open revolt. As we are speaking, the Jun clan is relocating towards the Lightning Country, where I hope they will be able to live in peace ... that is why I wanted to meet you, Senpai. Under the assumption that I will be executed, I wanted to exchange my life for the safety of the remain of my clan and my brother. We spent those months engaged in bitter battles and ... well, that is how I got so messed up. Something tells me that the troubled times are far from over for my clan but ... I wanted to create a tiny ray of hope for them to clung onto. That ... that is my story, Senpai."

It became silent after the last words of Nariko. Frowning behind his mask, Takeru thought about what his friend and ANBU told him. ''It is good that a clan wishes to become part of the Lightning Country. Such events and messages do both me and the Cloud good.'' Though he spoke with a friendly tone, it was clear that Takeru was a bit worried. Turning his head to the right to glance at a match, he began to think. ''I will need to hear later who and why they were fighting. And against whom. But that is for when we are back.'' Raising a hand, one of the ANBU nodded. ''Bring back a message and make sure that the Jun clan are given a place to stay. I shall later personally see it happen that they will gain a compound of their own and will be accepted as one of Kumogakure's clans.'' The ANBU made a bow and would head away. Turning his attention back to Nariko, Takeru still sounded worried. ''Perhaps not the best time, but does your clan have a capable leader at the current time? One that I could perhaps contact later with?''

Nariko returned the worried look." Not really, Senpai. It turns out that the ones most suitable to lead the clan are either me, or my brother. Despite the fact that some members are older and far more experienced than we are. It took them about three weeks to reach the decision to declare their allegiance to the Cloud. As for now, they sent me as their representative. So ... I am the one who you are referring to, Senpai. Our clan is not that numerous, but most members underwent extensive combat training and fought as mercenaries for years, so they would be a valuable addition into our armed forces. As with their loyalty to be truly guaranteed ... I guess that will take the combined efforts of me and Satoshi to deal with but ... I foresee no problems. If they do happen ... I am prepared to ... cut out the rot from the clan, Senpai."

At first Takeru had worried about that they would be more of a nuisance, but after hearing Nariko's words the man felt a bit more comfortable. His role as Raikage said that he shouldn't trust a clan that suddenly appeared out of the blue to swear an oath of alliance to Kumogakure. But he had served for some time with Nariko and if the latter said such words, then Takeru saw one option he had to take. ''Then I will see and appoint you now as the one Jun I will see as their leader. And if you're words are true, which I don't doubt, then I am glad to welcome such people into the Cloud.'' He chuckled. Though he wasn't sure what skilled force was present in the Jun clan, every Kage would be happy to receive a free and possible loyal armed force at their side. Every trained and able bodied person that could carry a weapon was after all a boon in times like these. ''Now please, take it easy. We will further discuss about your clan once you have patched up. Have you eaten anything?''

Nariko bowed to the words of the Raikage. He understood, now more than ever that he was the man that Kumogakure needed in days like this one to lead them towards the uncertain future. As imposing as he was, his chuckling could give even the most serious situations a light tone." Food was not a trouble, Senpai. I am not very picky, I spent the last two weeks hunting for wildlife and roasting it with Fire Release ... avoid bears if you can. Especially when tired and low on chakra ... my collarbone is a testament to that. What is worse that I canˇt remember the last time I enjoyed a cup of sake. How about you and sake, Senpai?"

Laughing out loud, Takeru nodded as he would softly pat Nariko's shoulder. ''That you even need to ask is just another reason why we need to get some. Though I am not sure about the quality of sake here in the rain, I suppose it wouldn't harm if we would get and try some of it.'' Making a short gesture with his free hand, the ANBU would form a formation around the two as Takeru then gestured to Nariko to walk with him. ''But first, good friend. Let's get you a safe place where we can take care of your wounds. Then we can drink on your health.''

Nariko grunted a bit from the soft pat." O-o-ouch ... Senpai ... my collarbone. I got mauled by a pissed of black bear and ... I don´t even know why. I was just passing around, not attacking or hunting it. I guess territories are territories, right?" He then followed Takeru as he gestured him and heard the kindest words. And it was good to be back in the world, where things happened.

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'' I'm going to pull a Gerontis and explain a few things.''

.... Am I verb now?
For aiming at girls with flirts? Check.
For being a softie? Check! D:
For always disappointing Fiery when she asks me if I know this or that? Check. :(

But talk to you on skype soon bro.
I will try to pat New Gen's back and hope she won't keep crying.... Cause from now on I am going to treat New Gen as if it were a sentient being. o_o

Naruto : The Rise of The New Generations

Invoking a new dynasty perhaps?
Talk about the daimyo dynasties.

A collab between Gerontis and Lesli.

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Summary :
Meisa and Zakito talking about what Meisa has in mind with the role of the daimyo and what she has in store for the nearby future.

A ruling dynasty

''I am glad that you could come on such a short notice.'' Meisa said with a friendly smile. Sitting on the chair, she glanced at the garden. There was something at the garden that made her love spending time there. Most certainly when it was around the afternoon when the sun was going slowly down on the horizon. It just created a very interesting scene in the small place that was just behind the Hokage Office.

''It was no problem.'' Zakito replied back with a short nod. ''Right now I am alone at home as Aiko has taken the children too Amegakure. Thought she said that it would do them some good if they would see more of the world.'' Taking a seat at a chair of the small table, that was set in the garden, Zakito briefly thought about his time as the Third Hokage. Even though a lot had changed, it seemed that the garden was the same as ever. A comforting thought that while he wouldn't be able to protect it and try to make sure it would keep its beauty that others would hopefully do so after him. That thought made him feel quite old, much to his own amusement.

''I was just about to ask how she was doing.'' Meisa said. She wasn't very acquainted with Aiko and briefly wondered if that was a bad thing. Zakito had been a mentor, and still was one for her, and she thought that she was close enough to also call him a reliable good friend. ''But I won't try to waste some of your precious time then. If I may?'' Meisa asked making a small gesture with her left hand, waiting on if he wouldn't mind if she would skip the formalities.

Zakito chuckled as he nodded. ''I think that the phrase of saying 'be my guest' would be more appropriate if our roles were reversed, but yes. You may.'' He replied to her, wondering briefly what she would like to talk about. He was half expecting that it would be about the second wall and the newest security measures that they were making.

''Thank you.~'' Meisa said, a bit amused as she bowed her head a bit. Then she became serious as she would start about the subject she wanted to talk with him about. ''I want to invoke a rather drastic change in the Fire Union. Or more directly, into the hierarchy and government form of the Fire Country.'' Meisa started. ''For now we always had a daimyo, but for what purpose? I have been thinking about it, but this 'royal' family line has died several times. There have been several ones, but what have they contributed to the country?'' Meisa asked.

The question was unexpected. Zakito was taken by surprise as he then found himself thinking about the question. ''I honestly can't say that I was much busy with the daimyo or his family. Perhaps a bit with the Hanamoto dynasty, but they didn't last for that long.'' Briefly Zakito thought back about what he had heard from the last Hanamoto, killed by Meisa. Not that he felt any grudge as he trusted that she did what she thought was right. That and he couldn't form an answer to say why the daimyo's were really important. ''The best what I can say is that they are a symbol to which groups of the commoners feel united by. A symbol that keeps most of the Fire Country unified, but I think that was a very long time ago that it was really of great importance.'' Zakito said, shrugging lightly.

''That was the only thing I also thought off. The reason why I asked this was because I want to dispose of the daimyo and their whole dynasty.'' Meisa calmly said. She would take a pause before she would continue and explain it better. ''Right now the daimyo isn't a person that is any person of worth. No daimyo has been really important, save it for the moment when we rallied the troops at Keishi. But we could have done it without the daimyo, truth be told.'' Meisa said with still the same calm tone. Slowly she raised her arm and pointed at the Hokage Mountain. ''There are the true leaders of the Fire country. Those who have led the forces and people to make sure that the country would prosper.''

He became quite silent. Following her pointing to the Hokage Mountain, he knew that her words could be seen as rebellious. The system of Daimyo's was one that had been there for quite some centuries. But he couldn't really argue against her. Not just because she was the real Hokage. Or because he liked her that much that he wouldn't speak up. No, he saw reason and logic in her words, but he was doubting about something. ''And how would you replace the current Daimyo dynasty with the Hokage?'' He asked.

''I was thinking about that. We could easily do it with force. That is the fastest way and quite simple. The Daimyo relies on shinobi that swore a fealty to the Hokage. With a simple order we could take over Keishi and either force the daimyo to step down or else murder him and his family.'' Meisa said as she lowered her arm. ''Another way is to try to mix either Hisoka or Kiyomi into the Daimyo dynasty. A way that would take longer and has a bigger chance of failure. Next to that,'' Meisa paused briefly. Her thoughts went to the image she saw in front of her. Though she didn't see herself as a selfish person, the image made her mad. The thought of Hisoka being married to some 'noblewoman' of the current dynasty? ''I don't think that we should force this upon Hisoka. Neither on Kiyomi. I think that the girl might need some time to recover from some grim lessons and secrets.''

''Agreed.'' Zakito said. He had already noticed a big change in Kiyomi's whole doing and attitude. But not a bad one. While she was young, she already showed that she had learned a lot from how she had been in the early days of her kunoichi career. It was even a bit sad that he didn't see that little troublemaker running around and trying to impersonate the Hokage. Though he missed that little troublemaker, he was happy that Kiyomi was growing up into a fine young woman. However the image of her being introduced into nobility wasn't really what he would expect her to like. ''I think that Kiyomi will certainly not like it for one bit. Considering that she is already 'affiliated' with somebody.''

Meisa smiled as she looked at the pond in the garden. ''Yes. I think that she will not easily accept that. For now she has shown that she is quite the good apprentice. I haven't been able to do anything else than not praise her for her current behavior and actions.'' Meisa said, but then sighed. ''But then it means that we will need to find another way to invoke the change. After all, I think that many a commoner wouldn't mind it if they would have to pay less taxes if there would be a lower percentage going to the 'noble daimyo dynasty'. It is however that I will need your help with it.''

It wasn't that surprising that she wanted his help. Why would she else summon him and talk about it? But while he wasn't sure what would be a right thing to do, he started to believe more that it would be the right course for the country. That and if it would benefit the people, why else would he need to step against it? ''I am all ears.''

''I will need you to adopt Hisoka into the Hon clan.'' Meisa said with a calm voice.

''Beg your pardon?'' Zakito asked as he leaned back. Saying he was surprised would be quite soft to put how he felt after her sentence. True, he saw Hisoka as a very good friend, one of his best even. But to 'adopt' the man into the Hon clan would be quite unexpected. ''Why would that help the change you want to invoke?'' He asked, being a bit too baffled to think of a reason behind it.

''It is very simple. Right now we can say that there are several elite and noble clans in Konohagakure and the Fire country.'' Meisa had to resist to smile when she had seen his face. Or more or less the surprised expression as seeing Zakito's face wasn't really possible with his face mask covering the lower part of it. ''The Hon, Uchiha and Senju are by far the most prominent clans in the Leaf. There are some other clans that could perhaps gain a bit of a help to also claim the same, but for now it is clear that these three clans are the most present in both the Leaf as in the Fire country.'' She explained.

Waiting a second, she raised her hand as a fist in front of her. Raising her thumb, she started to speak again. ''The First Hokage was a Senju. For some reason people still look up to him, probably as he is the founder of the alliance between the Uchiha and Senju. As well as the one who found the foundations of the village.'' Raising her index finger, she continued. ''The Second was an Uchiha that was mentored by the First. Also a very important figure in the Uchiha clan as in the village, marking it that the Uchiha and Senju are one of the Leaf's noble clans.'' Then she raised her middle finger, along with the rest. ''Then we have you, the Third Hokage who comes from the Hon clan. The Hon clan is a clan I count as quite important as they have been able to both offer military support to Konohagakure while also being outside of it. If one would think about it, they had almost the resources to start their own hidden village that could potentially rival Konohagakure during its early days.'' Meisa then raised her ring finger. ''Then there is another Uchiha being seen as the Hokage. And if we look at the current apprentice and successor,'' Meisa raised her pink. ''We have a future Hon as Hokage.''

Zakito started to see what she meant so far with the clans. ''I think that is one way to look at it. Personally, I don't really keep myself too busy to see which of the clans in the country are able to be counted among the noble clans. But I understand why you say that the three are so.'' Personally he felt a bit uncomfortable. Yes, as the clan leader of the Hon he should be feeling great. Being called as one of the noble clans was a good thing. Certainly for a clan that held on to independence for such a long time. ''But you wish that I should adopt Hisoka into the Hon clan and then?'' He already had a hunch.

''Then we will be forming the Hon clan into the ruling dynasty.'' Meisa said, which was quite the plain answer compared to what she else could give as answer. ''It will be easier to claim that the Hon could be the ruling dynasty of the Fire country. They are natives and you are being seen as one of the most respected people around. If we could somehow make the daimyo to step down, which I already have a plan for, then it would be quite easy. And yet not take too much time.'' Meisa said.

Zakito thought about it. As clan leader, Konoha's Jounin commander and what he personally thought about it. As clan leader of the Hon, this was a golden chance. One to gain huge benefits to claim to be the rulers of the Fire country. As Konohagakure's jounin commander, he saw the benefits of that if they would get rid of the daimyo's current dynasty that they could try to get some changes going on that would benefit the commoners. Lower taxes could help most people. Or else they could use the income to do something for them instead of living like some sort of praised pigs in palaces. ''I can see the reasons and logic, but the problem is the Uchiha clan. I have no ill relation or intention towards Shozo Uchiha, but I won't think he will be glad that his son will be adopted in a clan that has almost no connection with the likes of blood with the Uchiha.''

''I thought of such. But the Uchiha clan isn't that big. They are also just focused in Konohagakure. While like the Senju, they are regarded as one of the old and respected clans, they don't have the same resources like the Hon's do. Something we are both aware off. If Shozo Uchiha would be offended, then he wouldn't be able to do much. We could even replace him with a more.... competent Uchiha as leader.'' Meisa said few words on a slower pace as she placed her hands on her lap.

Thinking about it, Zakito was conflicted. Personally he didn't really like the idea. Yes, it would benefit a lot of people if this would all work. But there were some hooks that made it not that comfortable for him to just say yes and go with the suggested plan. Then he decided to ask a question. ''And what if the leader of the Hon clan would somehow act in a way that would be the same as Shozo's?''

The question made Meisa blink twice, rapidly. ''Zakito-sama, I hardly think you would be acting as ambitious or much like Shozo.'' She said, a bit worried. But she understood why he had asked the question. ''But if you ask if I would do the same if it were you? Then yes. Without thinking twice.'' Her tone wasn't cold or harsh, but rather soft. She made no illusions that she was able to compare herself on combat abilities and rank as him. He was more experienced and well trained than her and her mentor. But if he was a threat? Then he shouldn't be spared just for her opinion and feeling.

''I agree to the plan.'' Zakito said after some moments of silence. He was a bit curious how it would unfold, but it looked like it would aid the country and what the reaction would be of Hisoka. Perhaps it would be a better change if the ruling dynasty would be incorporated with the Hokage-ship, but he wasn't so sure if this would go without anybody grumbling about it.