Kei
"As you wish."
Kei and Takumi had a polite lunch, but very little of any substance was exchanged. Kei told a bit of her growing up story. Her parents were both travelers, her mother an herbalist, her father a merchant. Travelling around created a childhood for her that was full of different and unique experiences, but also brought around some great danger. It wasn't until years after talking with Ayameko that she learned she had been attacked by what was suspected to be another being that was created similarly to the 10 Tails. Beyond that, she didn't know much more. It wasn't information she needed to hide either.
Kei, Shiō, and Chiyoko
Kei led Takumi to the room for the meeting. It was a part of the Sankage's personal estate, which was almost an official public building at this point. She conducted most of the business for their nation out of her own home. The room itself was a standard conference room, but there was a simple elegance to it. The floors were a richly stained bamboo, a mix of cherry and cinnamon colors. The walls were a stark white contrast, with the inner edge around the walls having a significant groove cut out as a bed for a wide range of specialty plants, some which vined up towards the ceilings. The wall to the outside, or lack there of, the sliding panels that made it up had been removed for the bright summertime air, provided a view out onto Yggdrasil, as well as the forests and cliffs around the city. A few pieces of ink art hung on the walls as well, nestled among the plants.
Kei herself did not enter, but gave way for Takumi to, sliding the door open to reveal an already waiting Shiō, even though they were over ten minutes ahead of the meeting scheduled.
Shiō sat in a chair at the end, her dark hair tied up in a singular ponytail. Her right leg cross sharply over her left, her arms also crossed about her body. She acknowledged both with a nod and a gesture for Takumi to take a seat wherever at the table.
"Chiyoko should arrive momentarily," Shiō commented dryly.
Chiyoko was known as Taishi for a reason. She was the ambassador not only of their nation, but of another nation from a land far outside of the knowledge of the current nations. From Chiyoko's stories, it wasn't really much of a nation, but a singular island smaller than the Land of Water's center island. Chiyoko didn't really say much about her reasons for being here, other than that she was looking for someone.
At the moment, however, it was just Shiō and Takumi.
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Kei
"I would be most honored" Kei responded, once again turning her palms open to him and nodding. "Lady Ayameko has asked me to represent Kyokujitsu no Tochi as your liaison. I have already arranged a meeting for you with Taishi Chiyoko in an hour at Lady Ayameko's. I expect that MIss Shiō will also be attending."
Despite not showing it, Kei disliked the formality of these situations, but many had hinted at her to be the next Sankage to be selected by Yggdrasil. She has been chosen by both Ayameko and the tree to carry a synthetic Kekkei Tota. It was her potential status as the next Sankage that she was expected to participate in these affairs. People would talk otherwise, which was not something that she wanted - nor something she wanted to burden Lady Ayameko with. She would due her duty and serve as liaison for as long as necessary.
"If there are any other matters you need to attend to before you meeting, now would be the time to do them."
She had noticed his gaze not fully on her, but she didn't mind. It made the situation much more tolerable. It at least made it seem slightly less like a diplomatic event.
"I would put away that book though, when walking through town. Otherwise Yui might see it and you won't want to be dealing with that."
Yui was Kyokujitsgakure's librarian, in essence. While technically a trained shinobi, she was largely inept at most of its arts. It was surprising for many to find that Lady Ayameko had graduated her early, when she was borderline failing at all of the practical exams. She had a thirst for books, and a book from a foreign land would no doubt draw her interest - enough that could make the situation very, very awkward. One thing Kei knew was that if there was a book, and she wanted access to it, there were few forces in the world that could stop her.
"I would be most honored" Kei responded, once again turning her palms open to him and nodding. "Lady Ayameko has asked me to represent Kyokujitsu no Tochi as your liaison. I have already arranged a meeting for you with Taishi Chiyoko in an hour at Lady Ayameko's. I expect that MIss Shiō will also be attending."
Despite not showing it, Kei disliked the formality of these situations, but many had hinted at her to be the next Sankage to be selected by Yggdrasil. She has been chosen by both Ayameko and the tree to carry a synthetic Kekkei Tota. It was her potential status as the next Sankage that she was expected to participate in these affairs. People would talk otherwise, which was not something that she wanted - nor something she wanted to burden Lady Ayameko with. She would due her duty and serve as liaison for as long as necessary.
"If there are any other matters you need to attend to before you meeting, now would be the time to do them."
She had noticed his gaze not fully on her, but she didn't mind. It made the situation much more tolerable. It at least made it seem slightly less like a diplomatic event.
"I would put away that book though, when walking through town. Otherwise Yui might see it and you won't want to be dealing with that."
Yui was Kyokujitsgakure's librarian, in essence. While technically a trained shinobi, she was largely inept at most of its arts. It was surprising for many to find that Lady Ayameko had graduated her early, when she was borderline failing at all of the practical exams. She had a thirst for books, and a book from a foreign land would no doubt draw her interest - enough that could make the situation very, very awkward. One thing Kei knew was that if there was a book, and she wanted access to it, there were few forces in the world that could stop her.
The 42nd Gecko said
So it'd be more like..Kage: You seem trustworthy. Here, become a Jounin.Former Chuunin: Thanks, wow, that was a surprise.Kage: Now, lead your squad into the mouth of that Tailed Beast and hit it until it stops spewing death at us.Former Chuunin: ... My promotion has everything to do with the fact that a bunch of Jounin just died trying to do that, doesn't it?
Probably something like that.
The 42nd Gecko said
Why didn't you say so? I'll whip one up immediately.Though, I wonder what Jounin exams are like. Did they ever get to that in the show/manga?
I'm not sure they have exams.
If we get enough Genin players we will begin doing exam and material such as that.
As much as I would like to, I don't think I'd participate in a reboot. I'd rather focus on my own thread.
Gecko is most indeed correct.
Ayameko
"I would suggest that you discuss your plans with Chiyoko, she should be able to assist in moving to our paper currency. Unfortunately, I am needed very urgently in the south, so I will be unable to travel back with you personally."
Ayameko gestured to Kei, "I am sure Kei can provide adequate protection and guidance on your way back. As for the wheat to the Land of Earth and Wind, I would need to assess their need more closely when I return to Kyokujitsugakure. When I am back we can discuss more about the currency and aid to them in more detail, but I am sure they will be most honored by your assistance."
Ayameko nodded slightly, reminiscent of a bow. With that, she and Touzoku stepped out quickly, leaving the young Kei with Takumi.
Kyokujitsugakure was, as always, quite busy. Yggdrasil provided an incredible backdrop, with the forest of plants and trees of many colors all around. The houses wedged into a small, tight circle around the great tree. Kei would take Takumi to guest lodging outside of the inner walls of Kyokujitsgakure. They were the nicest of their accommodations, as buildings in the more central part of the city were much smaller and sometimes lacking in amenities due to being space constrained. Only Ayameko's personal lodging, as well as some of the major clans, had any significant amount of space within the city center.
The space constraints, however, were by choice. Kyokujitsgakure was well known for its many gardens, which took up the bulk of the land within the confines of the inner wall, which was covered in many vining plants. Even so, in emergencies, space could be made for all of the capital's inhabitants should it be needed. Then they too would be under the protection of Yggdrasil. Additionally, the city center held the shrine to the Two Tails, which was frequently worshiped by the people.
"I would suggest that you discuss your plans with Chiyoko, she should be able to assist in moving to our paper currency. Unfortunately, I am needed very urgently in the south, so I will be unable to travel back with you personally."
Ayameko gestured to Kei, "I am sure Kei can provide adequate protection and guidance on your way back. As for the wheat to the Land of Earth and Wind, I would need to assess their need more closely when I return to Kyokujitsugakure. When I am back we can discuss more about the currency and aid to them in more detail, but I am sure they will be most honored by your assistance."
Ayameko nodded slightly, reminiscent of a bow. With that, she and Touzoku stepped out quickly, leaving the young Kei with Takumi.
Kyokujitsugakure was, as always, quite busy. Yggdrasil provided an incredible backdrop, with the forest of plants and trees of many colors all around. The houses wedged into a small, tight circle around the great tree. Kei would take Takumi to guest lodging outside of the inner walls of Kyokujitsgakure. They were the nicest of their accommodations, as buildings in the more central part of the city were much smaller and sometimes lacking in amenities due to being space constrained. Only Ayameko's personal lodging, as well as some of the major clans, had any significant amount of space within the city center.
The space constraints, however, were by choice. Kyokujitsgakure was well known for its many gardens, which took up the bulk of the land within the confines of the inner wall, which was covered in many vining plants. Even so, in emergencies, space could be made for all of the capital's inhabitants should it be needed. Then they too would be under the protection of Yggdrasil. Additionally, the city center held the shrine to the Two Tails, which was frequently worshiped by the people.
Ayameko
"I am deeply flattered," she smiled, once again opening her palms to him.
"That would be up to you," Ayameko replied, a slight bow to indicate the end of their formal meeting and the agreement of their current deal, "For now, I cannot be certain on the spices, so the oats will have to be the agreement. As for the currency, that will have to be a very lengthy discussion. Our process is overseen by the ambassador, Taishi Chiyoko, as the technique is of her creation. I'm not sure that she is willing to divulge the secrets of the creation, but I will say that she has created a successful and honest currency. We will have to talk at your convenience, thus your visit is your choice."
Ayameko knew how Kyokujitsu no Tochi's paper currency was made, but it was not her technique. While Ambassador Chiyoko created the technique, the Yuki family was heavily involved with the creation of the currency. Utilizing the techniques from both parties, they were able to develop something the people could believe in. It was a very complex technique, utilizing the manipulation of HItodama in conjunction with a specially created scroll, which kept the currency honest in the form of a complex connected contract with numerous failsafes and safeguards. It was rather ingenious creation and it had helped stabalize Kyokujitsu's economy decades ago when they suffered through the initial growing pains. A national currency that could be utilized by all of the territories had been incredibly important in fostering a sense of cooperation between all of the parties, as well as spur on honest economic growth.
It was one of her greater successes - heralding in the economic success that she had. They generally had enough of a supply of what they needed to allow their people to purchase not just what they needed, but what they desired. There were always items available, waiting their buyer, even if their nation took a more practical stance on the subject of trade. Of course, customs was very careful about what items did get in - they did an excellent job of screening, largely in part to the usage of the Senkensha, who were far more valuable than some gave them credit for.
"If you do come to Kyokujitsgakure, we will have to find time to meet as a group. I cannot be certain if I will be able to be at the beginning of any proceedings, as I have committed some of my time in the South. We are suffering from some slow growth of our crops down there and I have been asked to come advise. I do not think that trip would be that interesting, but Taishi Chiyoko would be likely able to talk with you while I am absent and we can meet as a group after then."
"I am deeply flattered," she smiled, once again opening her palms to him.
"That would be up to you," Ayameko replied, a slight bow to indicate the end of their formal meeting and the agreement of their current deal, "For now, I cannot be certain on the spices, so the oats will have to be the agreement. As for the currency, that will have to be a very lengthy discussion. Our process is overseen by the ambassador, Taishi Chiyoko, as the technique is of her creation. I'm not sure that she is willing to divulge the secrets of the creation, but I will say that she has created a successful and honest currency. We will have to talk at your convenience, thus your visit is your choice."
Ayameko knew how Kyokujitsu no Tochi's paper currency was made, but it was not her technique. While Ambassador Chiyoko created the technique, the Yuki family was heavily involved with the creation of the currency. Utilizing the techniques from both parties, they were able to develop something the people could believe in. It was a very complex technique, utilizing the manipulation of HItodama in conjunction with a specially created scroll, which kept the currency honest in the form of a complex connected contract with numerous failsafes and safeguards. It was rather ingenious creation and it had helped stabalize Kyokujitsu's economy decades ago when they suffered through the initial growing pains. A national currency that could be utilized by all of the territories had been incredibly important in fostering a sense of cooperation between all of the parties, as well as spur on honest economic growth.
It was one of her greater successes - heralding in the economic success that she had. They generally had enough of a supply of what they needed to allow their people to purchase not just what they needed, but what they desired. There were always items available, waiting their buyer, even if their nation took a more practical stance on the subject of trade. Of course, customs was very careful about what items did get in - they did an excellent job of screening, largely in part to the usage of the Senkensha, who were far more valuable than some gave them credit for.
"If you do come to Kyokujitsgakure, we will have to find time to meet as a group. I cannot be certain if I will be able to be at the beginning of any proceedings, as I have committed some of my time in the South. We are suffering from some slow growth of our crops down there and I have been asked to come advise. I do not think that trip would be that interesting, but Taishi Chiyoko would be likely able to talk with you while I am absent and we can meet as a group after then."
Suishō and Shadan
"Do not worry, Miss Homura," Shadan spoke, laughing with the depths of his gut, "I too have found myself lost in the beauty of our country, do not be ashamed, for you are proud of your homeland and you've just proven it. Wear it like a badge of honor."
Suishō sighed at her husbands speech, "I think you are trying to read too much into this. She just got lost."
"Bah, my love, You can see Miss Homura's pride on her face. There is no doubt."
She just shook her head and left that matter at that.
"Miss Homura," Suishō commented, "If you wish to return to Kyokujitsugakure, you will have to return to the nearby village or take Allia up on her offer. If you go to the village, you can use one of the Keiyu-chi to arrange transit. Since I doubt they'd be pleased by the request, if you need, just tell them Shadan sent you. They like him enough they'll preform the Sōshin."
The Sōshin was the technique utilized to activate the Keiyu-chi, the transportation system developed for quick movements of people from one side of Kyokujitsu no Tochi, to the other. They were only used for important situations, as Time-Space manipulation was not only energy consuming, but potentially dangerous. While they had gotten them down to a safe standard, Time-Space manipulation was inherently risky given that it was the complete transmission of a human body. Without utilizing something like a Reverse Summoning, which required a significant amount of distribution of physical resources as well, it required the opening of what was essentially a gateway from one Keiyu-chi to another. How the system worked, as well as how it operated, was very much a secret. The names, however, would mean nothing to Allia, so there was no harm in mentioning them to her, especially in the context she was speaking.
"Lady Allia," Shadan spoke, softer than usual, "If you are heading to the capital, could you please take a letter with you? Our eldest is at the capital, training in the academy. we haven't seen him in months."
Suishō nodded, indicating she as well was making the request. Between the two of them, they had three children. Two boys and a girl. The eldest was 16 and potentially up for graduating the academy. Their younger boy was 10, training with some of the Border Guard before leaving for the academy himself in three months. Their daughter, the youngest and their baby, was a mere 6 and still exploring the wonders of the world around her with a zeal that only those that young could have.
"Do not worry, Miss Homura," Shadan spoke, laughing with the depths of his gut, "I too have found myself lost in the beauty of our country, do not be ashamed, for you are proud of your homeland and you've just proven it. Wear it like a badge of honor."
Suishō sighed at her husbands speech, "I think you are trying to read too much into this. She just got lost."
"Bah, my love, You can see Miss Homura's pride on her face. There is no doubt."
She just shook her head and left that matter at that.
"Miss Homura," Suishō commented, "If you wish to return to Kyokujitsugakure, you will have to return to the nearby village or take Allia up on her offer. If you go to the village, you can use one of the Keiyu-chi to arrange transit. Since I doubt they'd be pleased by the request, if you need, just tell them Shadan sent you. They like him enough they'll preform the Sōshin."
The Sōshin was the technique utilized to activate the Keiyu-chi, the transportation system developed for quick movements of people from one side of Kyokujitsu no Tochi, to the other. They were only used for important situations, as Time-Space manipulation was not only energy consuming, but potentially dangerous. While they had gotten them down to a safe standard, Time-Space manipulation was inherently risky given that it was the complete transmission of a human body. Without utilizing something like a Reverse Summoning, which required a significant amount of distribution of physical resources as well, it required the opening of what was essentially a gateway from one Keiyu-chi to another. How the system worked, as well as how it operated, was very much a secret. The names, however, would mean nothing to Allia, so there was no harm in mentioning them to her, especially in the context she was speaking.
"Lady Allia," Shadan spoke, softer than usual, "If you are heading to the capital, could you please take a letter with you? Our eldest is at the capital, training in the academy. we haven't seen him in months."
Suishō nodded, indicating she as well was making the request. Between the two of them, they had three children. Two boys and a girl. The eldest was 16 and potentially up for graduating the academy. Their younger boy was 10, training with some of the Border Guard before leaving for the academy himself in three months. Their daughter, the youngest and their baby, was a mere 6 and still exploring the wonders of the world around her with a zeal that only those that young could have.
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