[color=E54515][center][h2][i][u]Gisho Omawarisan[/u][/i][/h2][/center][/color]

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[color=F8CC07]Gisho felt himself in the crosshairs of the two Chunin, soon to be Jonin noting their incredible prowess, especially that of the Uchiha who seemed to be sizing him up. Regardless of the Uchiha’s collective notions of the Hokage, he would remain to be the image of peace. Shinko on the other hand had been deceptively quiet as per usual and simply watched the two children in front of him allowing his unsettling aura spill out unintentionally. He met Kyo’s gaze with a hard gaze of his own before breaking. It was clear the two were under duress having just lost their comrade, but they had did exceptionally well to have survived at all, the girl was special. 

And then Kyo began to speak. Everyone was so formal with the Hokage, he never wanted people to talk to him like he was better than them. To Gisho everyone was equal and he preferred to be a friend of the people rather than their superior. Gisho could feel nothing but empathy for the young boy simply trying to do what was best for the village, yet self-deprecation was too much a load to handle for one to bear alone at such an age. Children do make the best weapon, but the gravity of it is sometimes too much to bear. Gisho would have to make it his priority to watch Kyo closely and make sure he walks down the path of righteousness as he himself did at his age. As the boy finished his analysis of the field, Gisho started to walk before he stopped when Kyo’s throat jumped and made a foolish request from him. 

The girl sprang into action and painted an even clearer picture, it seemed the two were in love, her tone spoke volumes. Gisho exhaled and walked out from around his table eventually making it to the girl, the towering man lowered himself to her height before resting his hand on her shoulder. Gisho let his aura out slowly and gently as he exuded an aura of warmth and assurance knowing full well how she would receive it. “So you’re Senna? You know one of my best friends is from the Akizakura clan? What a woman.” Gisho sighed as his mind wandered elsewhere before he took the reins once again. “The Hokage before me saved her when she was around your age and the rest of your clan. Now I won’t let your teammate here go out on his own.” “But I cannot cancel the exams tomorrow. Shinobi from across the world will be making their way here to compete and that means the two of you aswell. I will assign my best men to this mission and see it to myself when everything is in order. For now you should get some rest for tomorrow and I’ll find your comrade.” Gisho said before standing and walking to meet Kyo. 

“Son, you did well you truly are a testament to ninja around the world and uphold the name of your people proudly. What you did today was nothing short of bravery. However you almost confused bravery with foolishness.” Gisho looked directly into Kyo’s weary eyes. “This is no fault of yours, one cannot be held responsible for another’s actions. I cannot allow for you to return to the forest and that is final.” Gisho growing a bit stern. “Now you two return to your homes and rest for tomorrow. I expect you to carry the flame. I will see to the safe return of your friend.” 

With that Gisho had the two chunin sent away as he was left alone again with Shinko. His patented smile and heroic aura had faded as it was replaced with solemn brooding. “It’s as I feared.” Gisho uttered, while Shinko simply just nodded and looked into the distance with the Hokage. 

[h2][i][u]The Next Day[/u][/i][/h2]

It was finally the day of the exam, each of the participants should steadily be making their way to Konoha’s walls. Each of them in position of a letter that the Hokage had written to all ninja’s and villages. 

[i]”Hello Ladies and Gentleman, Today marks the day all you blossoming students start the next chapter in your lives. All you bright and talented Shinobi will gather today to shape the future of the Shinobi world. You will carry the legacy of your elders and a fossil like me into the new generation of peace and integrity. I’m sure you will give it your all and make each of your countries proud by becoming Jonin. Please make your way to the Exam Stadium upon your arrival to Konohagakure, I hope you find your stay accommodating and please check out Ichiraku’s Ramen. Yours Truly the Fifth Hokage.”[/i] 

The Hokage stood in the center of the stadium alongside his assistant as he waited for the fresh young faces to slowly pour in through the stadium doors. With nothing but a large smile plastered on his face and his arm behind his back he grew ecstatic in anticipation.[/color]

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