Board Thread:Konoha Arc/@comment-25687356-20161020211256/@comment-24937485-20161024203307

Large chunks of rock and dirt shot up out of the crater formed by Ieyasu’s landing. For a moment they seemed to threaten the village but luckily they were caught by the large wall of sand before the Kazekage lowered it down to the ground and focused his senses on the direction that the evil stranger took off in before turning to the Konoha Shinobi who, together, managed to halt Godric. Yet is was more than evident that it was Godric who provided them victory just as much, if not more, from having shown immense willpower that halted whatever horrific Genjutsu Eidel guessed was at work. “Truly impressive, all of them.”   After some time had passed, Ikeru’s top ANBU dispatch had left to chase Godric and the stranger but found out that their job had been made easier after they’d just departed. While dashing across the rooftops they witnessed Ieyasu walking back with an unconscious Godric as one of them spoke out. “You think that kid actually manage to knock out the unstoppable force?”. To which another, wearing a wolf-like ANBU mask, chuckled and replied. “I wouldn’t bet my life on it. But from those Chakra readings I got earlier I can definitely tell you that kid is something special. We should have one of our talent-scouts keep an eye on him”. The ANBU wearing the wolf mask let out a joyful howl and the squad of three disappeared from sight by means of the body flicker technique as they went off chasing the slimy Akatsuki member.



 

Ikeru was about to turn around and head back to the Konoha headquarters before sensing Godric behind him. And for some reason, the Hokage didn’t seem in the least surprised that is was Ieyasu who returned the one dubbed God Hand. Instead, the legendary swordsman walked over and placed his hand on the forehead of his brother in arms. Closing his eyes, the Hokage focused his sensing technique to try and find any remnants of that ominous source of chakra. But after a few minutes he let out a sigh of relief and raised his battle-hardened gaze to Ieyasu. “I see now. We have made a mistake holding you back during the Chuunin exams. Due to a shortage in capable young Chuunin you’ll remain assigned to a Genin squad for the time being. However. From now on forth you carry the title of Chuunin. Furthermore, I’ll make recommendations to your Jounin to make you acting leader in his absence. I am sure that there is far more potential within you. And we can’t waste time bringing it out given our current situation.”.

A single nod of the head then abruptly marked the ending of what seemed more of a speech than a conversation. This wasn’t a sign of disrespect but a show of how much was currently on the Hokage’s mind. As he walked off it would seem clear to anyone that he carried the weight of the world on his shoulder, without succumbing in the slightest.