Board Thread:Konoha Logs/@comment-24937485-20161030193941/@comment-24937485-20161030213925





Ikeru calmly stood in place, with arms crossed, while a gentle wind swept past the fabric of his simple Kimono fitted with a basic leather chest-plate as those worn by shinobi 30 years ago. It was clear to see that the Hokage took in each of Ieyasu’s word and gave them careful thought before replying in the pause Ieyasu had politely offered.

“I’ve already sent another team to reclaim the scroll. Yao Zu was the main priority. However due to the set-up of the mission you will not receive any monetary rewards from your trouble.”

Before continuing on, the Senju clan lord waited as it seemed like Ieyasu had something important on his chest that he wished to share. Ikeru could see the will of fire in this young prodigy and gave him room to continue.

-Ryogin… could he be the missing link I’ve been looking for?- Ikeru thought to himself for a moment before finally replying to Ieyasu as he grabbed an old and tattered file from his desk that read the name ‘Ryogin’.

“This man has committed terrible acts and in doing so produced two of the more ruthless warriors roaming the world today. I’ve encountered the brothers in battle once, a long time ago, when I was fighting beside Godric. And I still remember how impressed the God Hand was with their skill even though we managed to drive back the Amegakure forces.”

Ikeru then placed the file back on his desk and sighed, looking over the name once more, and then raised his gaze back to Ieyasu.

“However you do not have permission to read into these files, and undertake action based on what’s written in them. Which brings me to the next point I’ve wanted to bring up.”

Walking over to the large window behind his desk, Ikeru looked out over the thriving city of Konoha, obviously waiting for Ieyasu to stand beside him.

“Our village is in bloom even when the world around us turns to ashes. But… she is only a flower. Beautiful, yet delicate. We can’t allow her to wither or all this beautiful life below us will not be able to cherish her beauty no more. Ieyasu. Come Chuunin exams you will join the ranks of those who answer only to me. The Shadows behind the Shadow(Kage). The ANBU. In between now and then I have but one command I need you to follow.”

Ikeru placed his hand on Ieyasu’s shoulder, allowing the Akimichi to feel the immense power emanating from the Hokage.

“For the next weeks. Watch the people, talk to the people, bond with the people. Walk around the village, inspect every nook and cranny, taste every food there is. –He took a short pause.- Prodigy of the Akimichi. You need to know and love Konoha for what she truly is. Her people, her secrets, her fragrance. All of it. So you know and understand exactly why we must continue to make daily sacrifices in order to  protect this sanctuary.”