Board Thread:Important Logs/@comment-25687356-20170406172747/@comment-26510601-20170407022745

As the conversation continued on, the Hokage's assistant came back into the room with a set of teaware. She set it down at a table opposite of the Council as she began to pour away into the 10 cups she had. Each cup she poured was a strong, black tea to help the spirit. At the last 2 however, she moved her pinky just a little from where it was resting to the bottom of the teapot.

The first 2 went to the Hokage and Eito which were among the bitter, dark teas handed out among the less prominent council members. The last 2, different cups went to Hirotada and the Kidame head.

Ikeru thanked his assistant before she went out of the room for perhaps the final time in this council session. Ikeru among the others began to drink their tea, one of them commenting, "What a strong brew. I don't know how you found that girl, Ikeru, but she's the best at what menial things she does for us."

Ikeru was almost about to reflect on that before Hirotada began to act out of line. His power flared against Eito's at the remark regarding his father. He looked sternly towards Hirotada while letting Eito chide at Hirotada. In contrast to Eito's chakra, Ikeru's chakra was equally as dense and expansive. Overwhelming and without control as it filled up what parts Eito's chakra didn't. like pins and needles being enveloped by it, and strangely warm on an already hot day.

Once Eito settled Ikeru continued for just a little longer before finishing with, "Bite your tongue Hirotada before you lash out so wildly."

He kept quiet during the accusation of Keldran and his lenience to him, there wasn't much to speak on that regard. He trusted Keldran despite the things he had done. Besides, he held information regarding the enigmatic puzzle of Eito. He just needed... something physical and he could confirm these doubts.

On the notion that there should be more Anbu/Root present, Ikeru grew reluctant. He didn't trust Eito, but it was true that the Akatsuki was a threat to this nation they so proudly defended. It was more power to Eito which was the last thing he wanted to give, but this was his village and politicking couldn't get in the way of that.

"I... agree," Ikeru gave into the idea before they continued on the subject of Ame and the Akimichi Brothers.

"You are correct, something has to be done about them. They are only destructive and negotiation doesn't seem to work for people like them. An offensive should be mounted, but as of late so many people have died over these years... Like them, perhaps we should prepare our own shinobi in extensive training while mounting patrols on our northern and easter borders. If we have any notion of their coming, we can at least be aware of future invasion. This is why they've been so devastating in the past."

Ikeru paused for a moment, he just felt the slightest tingling sensation on his tongue. Only acknowledging it as a quirk before continuing.

"Any dissenting opinions?"