[center][b][h1]Ascension of a New Leaf[/h1] [h2][i]1 Week later - Subarc 3.5[/i][/h2][/b][/center] [i]A week had passed since the Hokage, Zeno Hakarasu, was brutally murdered in front of Konoha's leading shinobi force by his trusted assistant Ayame Choko and his right hand man Fujitora Choko. Ever since, the leaf had been drenched in a never ending drizzle akin to Amegakure's constant rainfall. Apart from the weather, shinobi were not all that affected by these changes, there has actually be a decrease in mission activity. However they all knew this was bound to change sooner or later, and today the Choko assert themselves as the leaders they've promised to be, no matter the cost that it may entail. A long day awaits the Konoha nin whether it is in a lighthearted festivity or deep within the lion's den.[/i] [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]Steamy Investigations[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Akio Tendou, squad leader Reihana Minamoru Nobunaga Inuzuka Seta Kunisada[/i] [@Raijinslayer] [@Partisan] [@Kal-El] [@Mugin][/center] [hr] After the meeting had been conducted, and the reports that Saburo made had been delivered to Fujitora and Ayame Choko, a decision had to be made. Given that most of the clans seemed unwilling to fight back against the coup, bar one, the decision was easy. A quick mission was drawn up to investigate the Hojo bathhouse given recent suspicions only being furthered by their act in the meeting. It was finally time to act on some of these suspicions, such as investigating the clans ties to questionable entities. All in all the investigation had been some time coming, even under the reign of Zeno Hakarasu, but has recently been kickstarted by the new Hokage. The selected chunin to lead this mission was Akio Tendou, a promising chunin in truth, handpicked by Ayame Choko to test her field effectiveness and see if she is capable of the job. The others were picked simply for availability, and are all considered good followers, to make sure that Akio gets a team she can actually work with. The chunin are also capable, each and every one in their own ways, and are complimentary to eachother. Nobunaga is the short ranged swordsman, Reihana and Akio both have medium range capabilities, with Seta to top it off with a summoning expert. However this mission doesn't revolve around combat - quite the contrary, it revolves around finding out as much as they can about the Hojo clan, a relatively new clan all together, and no limits were placed on what info is required and what isn't. In short, every detail is of importance. [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]The Good, The Bad and The Retard[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Reijo Minamoru Kaito Maru Shin Maru[/i] [@j8cob] [@Partisan][/center] [hr] The day after the meeting, Reijo does indeed follow Kaito Maru's orders, sending a minor Yakuza thug to the meetingplace, with a weapon in his hands. It's now up to Shin to arrest the man and do his part of the job. Upon arrival at his home the prior day, Reijo spent an awful lot of time contemplating what Kaito could possibly wanted, but came up empty. Kaito was a mysterious man, just like how Reijo kept to himself largely. The key difference was that Kaito's plottings often related more to his visions of order and peace, while Reijo was motivated by power and money. A true clash, but a powerful force if combined.. that's all that Reijo could come up with. [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]Trouble in Trap Town[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Katsu Hyuuga, Squad Leader Yamato Minamoru Giichi Uzumaki Tatsuya Terumi[/i] [@AgentFallenSoul][@Partisan][@Renny][@Raijinslayer][@Kimono][/center] [hr] The Hokage, Ayame Choko, was recently contacted by a contact in a country not too far away. Systemetical thefts of artworks and other valuables had been occuring recently in the borders of small, meaningless villages and countries. The prime targets seem to be valuable artifacts, although there were also just random valuables stolen. Normally, these missions would be given to a squad of genin, since it surrounds a meaningless thief who fancies himself a master thief and thus goes around and steals items worth stealing. However, the contact has stressed that the thefts so far had been nearly untraceable, no, even so mysterious that they suspect a shinobi is the criminal involved in this case. For that reason, Ayame has personally picked Katsu Hyuuga as the squad leader, since he has the byakugan, a valuable tool in searching for the criminal. Furthermore, Yamato was selected for his prowess in battle, in case the criminal turns out to be an actual shinobi. The same goes for Giichi and Tatsuya, who are perhaps a bit more collected and calm than Yamato, and will be able to help in the investigation. [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]It Runs in the Family[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Saburo Uchiha, ''Squad leader'' Daiki Naito Yuen Uchiha[/i] [@Partisan][@Renny][@Write][/center] [hr] Word on the street says a man known as Fuyushi can supply the highest bidders with the 'cursed eyes', an issue only now being addressed by the authorities after three years. Although this mission may entail much more than just an arrest, this is the 11th Corp's first step into establishing a new process in order to reduce the gangrene poisoning Konoha. The goal of the mission is simple: Locate Fuyushi, confirm his identity and incriminate him for organ trafficking. The 11th Corp will handle minor details and the capture of associated individuals. The choice of what agents have been used in this operation seems to translate something that goes beyond simply taking down another thug. Fuyushi is an individual known well to any bearer of the sharingan, given that he frequently chases them if he sees the opportunity. He has always gotten away with it due to his complicated but useful set of skills. The 11th corps would like to learn more about this set of skills, so preferably he is to be caught alive. However his dangerous nature, as a shinobi and also his personality, leads the 11th corps to have authorised lethal force. The usage of the 2 non 11th corps shinobi was however, done on purpose. It's the 11th corps way of opening up their ranks a bit more, to show that they are not the evil that some perceive them to be. The two selected shinobi were selected for their Sharingans, to make sure they can combat anything Fuyushi throws at them. [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]The Age of Steel[/color][/b][/h1] [i]N.C.4 Chihiro Hyuuga Hajime Hyuuga Momoi Yasei[/i] [@Savato][@AgentFallenSoul][@Partisan][@Akashi Mayhiro][/center] [hr] It's a typical day in the Hyuuga compound and Hajime prepares to execute Iwao's demand concerning Chihiro. The issue is that Momoi holds the same idea but only to have her live with Chihiro alone. Added to that would be N.C.4 pahtological obsession over Chihiro after the previous mission, prompting it to take part in this micro-feud and things are inevitably going to get heated. [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]Akimichi's (cholesterol) Heart[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Chokashi Akimichi, "Squad Leader" Aoi Don Maquia Daisuke Yama Yuna Hojo Chen Chideta[/i] [@FallenTrinity][@Savato][@Lost in my Mind][@Kimono][@floodtalon][/center] [hr] On the battlefield dedicated to the Akimichi will commence the promised sparring match between Daisuke and Chokashi. Aoi planned it so that she would win something from it no matter the alternative, so as consolation she summoned Yuna to at least cater to the poor lads after crushing each other to save a few pennies. All the while, Chen is also summoned by the Akimichi household as a sponsor for the grandiose event and is free to associate himself with his colleagues. He better hold his tongue however as Aoi demonstrated a keen lust for fighting nowadays! No matter the alternative, the BBQ event is to happen and more or less anyone is welcome to do whatever they want as long as it remains reasonable. Hopefuly nothing bad will happen during such a jolly time... [hr] [center][h1][b][color=gray]Fancy Talk for a Dog[/color][/b][/h1] [i]Ayame Choko Fujitora Choko Tsukiko Umene[/i] [@j8cob] [@Partisan] [@Savato][/center] [hr] After recent events, and allowing the Honeybadger of Konohagakure to calm down, an informal invitation was extended from Ayame and Fujitora Choko to Tsukiko Umene. A dinner at the Hokages' office, away from prying eyes and the 11th corps constantly watching over Tsukiko's back. All at Fujitora's orders of course. The contents of the discussion remain hidden from Tsukiko for now, under the guise of a normal, friendly meeting as friends. Recent events will likely prove to Tsukiko however that this might not be the case. Not showing up, however, will not be an option for her.