Tuujaimaa

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

I think I'm going to execute them for treason myself. o:

And whoever authorised the mission.

... And anyone who gets in the way. :D

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

Oh, Durn, Akaritori will have a role in training the Genin herself.

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

“If I have taught you anything at all over the years, the one thing I would like you to keep at the forefront of your mind is that you should always be prepared for every eventuality. My failure to prepare cost an entire city their lives - if we fail again, more than that could hang in the balance. To answer your question: Yes. You should be prepared, though I hope I will not have to call upon your preparations. We should first see how the summit goes… And I expect that we may well have to make use of your talents to uncover the true nature of Konohagakure’s secrecy if it does not become apparent otherwise.” Akaritori replied, and though it would perhaps seem brash or harsh, she and Touzoku had gained a rapport over their time spent working together, and the language and mannerisms that the two exhibited were quite well known to one another. It may have looked offensive from a different perspective, but between the two it was a perfectly normal course of conversation.

“If you could make your preparations to leave, I would be most appreciative. We will leave at first light.” Akaritori nodded, bowing to Touzoku as she turned to re-enter her office proper. Yui would prepare her overnight kit and ceremonial robes, and Touzoku would likely already have had measures in place to facilitate a smooth transition from her ordinary life to, essentially, a political and diplomatic one. Years of militaristic training and routine had left Akaritori a beacon of discipline, and first light was not an issue for her to awaken at - though she expected it would be a small shock to Touzoku’s system. She planned to let Touzoku sleep on the journey when time allowed for it, however - a privilege that was afforded only to her closest operative. The gesture might not seem like much to an outsider, but it was another piece of the complex puzzle that was their relationship.

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

It's more a case of... "This one General needs to stop making awful, treasonous decisions.". xD

Pretty sure the Republic is for the greater good! If not, I'll kill people until it is!

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

If I do find out who authorised it, I'll probably bisect them. Akaritori is... Not known for her patience for people who put innocent lives at risk. xD

If you're an aspiring butcher, she'll even give you the corpse. <3

If that isn't Leader-ly love, what is?

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

I think I'll cook some pan-seared treasonous genin if they're not careful. :L

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

“I am undecided on whether or not to ask you to go at all - though you are, by far, the most suited. We are here to discuss, not to take action.” came the reply as Akaritori set down her own utensils and stood up, drawing her sword as she did so. It glowed with a soothing light and radiated a sense of comfort more than a sense of imminent death - something quite strange for that particular blade - and Akaritori pointed it at a wall to the left, opposite the doors through which the pair had entered.

“War is an option, and I would be happy to fight. You know this. If you are to use your… Skill set to achieve a route of less bloodshed, perhaps innocent lives can be saved - but at what cost? We know so little about Konohagakure’s plans that an effective plan cannot be made. If it comes to making a sacrifice based on conjecture and the few facts we can gleam, what do we choose? Do we cull Konohagakure to save the other villages of the Republic? Do we cull them to save ourselves? These questions require answers, and I alone cannot reasonably decide the fate for so many on such uncertain grounds. If we are given a reason to go to war, we will go to war. I will not let innocents die for the treachery of a few - and I believe on this principle we are agreed. Methods can vary, but the lives of the innocent are what matter most.” Akaritori began, using her sword and little tricks of the light to demonstrate her point as she talked. It was mostly for show, as both parties were more than intelligent enough to speak without the aid of visual props, but it gave Akaritori a bit of comfort.

“There is also no burden I will not share with you if it becomes necessary - know that your life is important to me, as is your continued wellbeing.”

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

Sending spies to Konoha is fine.

Sending /genin/ spies is not so fine. xD

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

I would like to note that Akaritori would definitely not have authorised a mission for her genin to go spy on Konoha. They are technically committing treason. xD

Naruto - Legend of the Bijuu's - Part I - OOC

“War looms on the horizon. You can feel it in the air if you know what to look for.” Akaritori responded first, without turning around, still clutching at her sword as if she were expecting a surprise attack at any time. The horrors of war had taught her to be careful - and careful she was, even with perhaps her most trustworthy operative in the village.

“You must be hungry - you would have been eating already if I had not called for you, no? Routine makes a slave of all of us.” she added, pointing to an adjoining door and prompting Touzoku to walk through. Akaritori was one of the most prepared individuals that Iwagakure had ever seen, and though her shortcomings were numerous, this was one of the many pluses that kept her reputation largely positive in the village. The fact that she was a military leader at heart had also considerably helped her reputation, though Touzoku did not share the same views - her lack of love for war would be considered troubling if Touzoku were not such a unique case.

“Pan-seared chicken with lime, cabbage, and bacon. I believe that is what you eat on a Tuesday evening, is it not?” Akaritori would state somewhat brashly as soon as Touzoku followed the directive to open the door. Food was almost an unwritten custom between the two whenever they had to discuss matters of war, for a good leader knew that an opposing opinion was necessary to make a logical, unbiased decision. Akaritori was nothing if not a good leader.

“The Kage of the Republic have been called for a summit,” she began as she sat down, eating from her own plate as she did so. She would eat in little bites in order to allow her to speak often, though that had always been her attitude towards food - it was a reprieve, a reward for services well-rendered, and not something to idly indulge in. These subtle signals were the language through which Akaritori and her closest spoke most intimately, and after enough time, entire discussions could be had through a language far more potent than words.

“And I while I am inclined to fight, I would have knowledge of the Hokage’s plots before innocent lives are taken. It is on this matter that your input is required.”