[center][h2][color=9e0039]Yamato Minamoru, “Young Master”[/color][/h2]

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[color=9e0039][b]“Watashi wa Kami, I am God.”[/b][/color][/center]
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Yamato glanced briefly at the Hojo woman, whom was named Hanako, but so much wasn't known to Yamato. He was dumbfounded at the way these idiots brought their familial problems into the meeting, but he let it happen. For amusement, if anything. He glanced briefly at his father, who was looking at Hanako with deep interest, though not because she was so interesting. More so because she was putting on a splendid show of sheer stupidity. Glancing back at Hanako, Yamato raised his voice at her. [color=9e0039][b]“How great. An insane woman, a girl that uses her jutsu to keep her sister down like a rabid dog on a leash, and a clan that is afraid of choosing sides. I wonder what other skeletons your clan has laying in the closet.”[/b][/color] 

Yamato put both hands on the table and leaned forwards, looking Hanako in the eyes. Perhaps to try and get her to become agitated again, perhaps because he enjoyed the conflict. [color=9e0039][b]“You're right, I have no idea who you are, or who your clan is. That says more about you than me,”[/b][/color] he'd say, before looking over at Yuna and standing up straight again, removing his hands from the table and crossing his arms, [color=9e0039][b]“I suggest you keep her leashed like that. It'd be problematic if she.. tried anything that would cause our friend from the 11th corps to have to intervene, don't you think?”[/b][/color] Just when Yamato thought everything was done, Daiki decided to make an even bigger scene. That was fine with Yamato, however.

Yamato didn't respond to Daiki until he mentioned that the Minamoru investments were here. That was a stupid point to make. Yamato simply smirked at the comment, as if it were said by a 4 year old toddler. Ultimately, every clans' investments would be in Konoha, and that'd be the only reason they were here. The Maru wouldn't be here if it weren't for their investments, cause if they had none, they'd be able to simple move elsewhere if they disagreed.

They did not. Hence, they came to the meeting.. atleast, that was Yamato's reasoning. And it was a logical one for him, at that. Daiki's petty attempts at insulting him didn't make Yamato any more convinced of what Daiki was saying. [color=9e0039][b]“Hai, Daiki. [i]I[/i] am the afflicted. I'm sure that's why you hid your curse, and your heritage. Because it wasn't you that was cursed, it was me. I get it, so cleary in front of me now. Did you forget the Uchiha caused the annihilation of Konohagakure 200 years ago? It's just like an Uchiha like you to hide this from us.”[/b][/color] he said, before sitting down on his chair again, leaning his elbow on the support and placing his chin on the hand. With that done, Daiki and his 'mother' had left the room, which gave Reijo a way to immediately discredit them further. It might've not been the most efficient way of doing something like that, but the things that had happened would be irreversible and it's better to make use of it right away, even if it's only so slight. He coughed softly, gathering attention for himself again. 

[color=9e005d][b]“Aghem! And with the Naito leaving us here, I assume we can all infer their interest in the affairs of Konoha. Supposedly they support Konoha, but not enough to sit in on a meeting that concerns the future of the coming years of Konohagakure. Take from that what you will..”[/b][/color] he said, before turning to the Hojo woman who'd spoken to his son earlier, which went not unnoticed, but without response as Daiki interfered. Reijo decided to answer her for Yamato, to make sure there'd be no mistake about the question at hand. [color=9e005d][b]“I believe you are wrong, Anna. He never belittled your clan. He said you are a coward for not choosing a side. I'm sure many can agree with that opinion, especially since you offer no other reason than 'survival' for your choice. As a newcomer, well, that's not exactly a good reason to pick no side in my eyes.. besides, aren't we here to [i]discuss[/i] these matters? Because believe it or not, despite what that insolent Naito boy wishes you to believe, I called this meeting to make sure we were all on the same page.”[/b][/color]

Reijo's face was serious, looking at Anna with that characteristical expression Reijo had. The years as a bussinessman had made him quite cunning, and charismatic too. He didn't know what kind of woman Anna was however, and judging from her children, she was probably just as insane as her heir. Regardless of that, the Hojo bathhouse was a prime candidate for a hostile takeover for Minamoru industries, and so it was slightly important to keep on her... somewhat good side. Slowly a smile came upon his visage, and he forced himself to make his expression become a bit more friendly. [color=9e005d][b]“I suppose we shall blame the way these motives were questioned on the 'Springtime of Youth' as master Guy wrote it. I'm sure recent events have put everyone on edge, and that would only translate to anger and stressfulness in these kind of meetings. It was to be expected, really.”[/b][/color] The words, paired with the smile, made a convincing attempt to convince Anna that both Hanako and Yamato were simply thrown off by the recent coup, and that their words should be taken lightly, especially given the context of a busy, important meeting. For many it was the first meeting of this calibre, after all.

He was going to say more but got interrupted by Kaito, and although he was of some importance to Reijo personally, most of his importance, and that of his clan, had taken a dive when he was discharged as a policeman. Reijo grinned slightly as Kaito nodded at Shin. It was rather funny, that a man of Kaito's profession, or rather, ex profession, needed his own son to keep order. He kept quiet however as Kaito went on a rant, and although his words made sense, he did get one thing right. And Reijo would highlight that one thing, to make sure Kaito understood just how things were.

[color=9e005d][b]“Kaito, I've got to say I'm sorry for your recent discharge. After all, there was nobody more fit for your position than you.”[/b][/color] Once more, the words went paired with a smile, but not one similar to the one Anna received, more one that said that it wasn't meant, that it was sarcasm, as the words were meant to highlight Kaito's failing as a policeman, and also to remind Kaito that he had attempted to arrest Reijo at one point, and was forced to give up that aspiration. 

[color=9e005d][b]“I agree with what you say. But like I said, we mustn't forget people are currently on edge. The coup happened yesterday... cut the children some slack. However, I feel like you missed one vital point. I am not here to discuss whether we go against Ayame and Fujitora, or not. The decision on that, like you said, has already been made. We all seem to support her, to more or lesser degrees. Any clan that tries to go against her, will no doubt face off against not just the 11th, but some of the clans as well. This possible 'rebellion' you speak of, it has no place at this table. That much I can tell you.”[/b][/color] 

Slowly the smile he had faded from his mouth, and he looked more serious. His gaze was no longer upon just Kaito, but circled around the table. [color=9e005d][b]“I am here to ensure that we make it perfectly clear that we will keep an eye on lone wolves. It would be.. it would be a shameless waste of life, a shameless waste of [i]good, healthy people[/i], if we allowed them to go against the newly established Hokage alone. We will need to do our best to convince those in our clans that this is for their own good. And that it is, truly, for their own good, and not just political games.”[/b][/color] 

He faced towards Kaito again, shifting easily in his chair. He motioned towards Kaito, and then Shin, looking at Kaito all the time. [color=9e005d][b]“After all, how can you talk about unity and order, when your very own son does not even agree with your views on the matter? That shows to me that you didn't think about the bigger picture. This isn't just about [i]your[/i] opinion, Kaito. And if you can't even keep an eye on your own sons opinion, then who is to say if you can pay mind to the opinion and doings of your clan? That worries me.”[/b][/color] He slowly placed his fist on the table, pressing it against it firmly as he looked over the entire group, and the crowd, trying to make a point here. He would be as convincing as he could be, using all the charms and charisma he had gathered over the years as a bussinessman. [color=9e005d][b]“We simply [i]must[/i] ensure that nobody tries anything stupid. It could be much more than a stupid attempt at vigilante 'justice'. It could become, ultimately, a civil war.”[/b][/color] 

Reijo kept the silence for a minute or so more, looking around before finally folding his hands together and placing them on the table. Finally he raised his voice once more, and for the last time. [color=9e005d][b]“I think, unless anyone else wishes to speak, we can conclude this meeting. Remember what I said, we must make sure that there are no lone wolves going against the establishment. We mustn't give anyone a reason to soil the reputation of our clans.”[/b][/color]