Board Thread:Konoha Logs/@comment-24937485-20161204213625/@comment-24937485-20161207214007



“To think that he’d go that far.”.

The moment Eito was pointed out the Hokage balled a fist and barely kept his composure as he thought of that filthy snake. He had always been suspicious of Godric’s brother but respected the man as did many others, but to think he’d actually kill Godric, such a crime could never be forgiven. It had always been suspicious how Eito was so quick to become head of the clan, but to suspect something and hear for it to be true were two completely different things. “The traitor.”. Ikeru had been keeping tabs on the man for a while now and knew Eito was doing the same, which was one of the reasons why he fired Kei from the ANBU expecting him to be working for ROOT undercover. The whole organization called ROOT, at this point, was nothing more than a breeding place for Eito’s brainwashed soldier. Unfortunately there were too many, and Eito had too many connections in and outside the village, for this to be taken care of swiftly.

“In light of this there are many preparations to make in order to purify the village of these shadows. Keldran, if you stand with me, and with those we are sworn to protect as Shinobi, then I will see to your name being cleared of all charges due to invalid evidence, allowing you to continue living in the Hidden Leaf as of right now."

"Unfortunately its too early to publically share the truth of what has been going on behind the scenes, but after we take care of business, we'll make the truth known to all so they may regret having befouled you, and see you as a hero once more. For now, if anyone asks about you being cleared of all charges, pin the crimes commited on an unknown assailant hired by the Akatsuki, that little hint there should also let Eito know to back off for now. Lying isn't good but people are foolish and whimsical. Still, their souls deserve to be safe and well. Their arrogance is a luxury afforded by our sacrifice.""”

“There’ll be several things that we have to set up, precautions to make, information to gather, before we can take further action and get rid of Eito for once and for all. So for now I need you to find out who in this village are capable and unswayed by Eito's tongue, strong Shinobi who believe in the side of good and justice. I need people who will be on our side, who will die if neccesary. And I mean truly be on our side for we have to be able to trust them 100% or everything we will plan will fall apart and there is no stopping what'll happen. When you have a group of people then return to me. There is something important I need all of you to do but that won’t be for several weeks. Until then, there is something else that I’m sure you have time for…. I’ve heard of some interesting rumors in the bloody mist. The Seven Swordsmen seem to be active again. I remember when I fought them back in my day, some of the most fun I’ve ever had.”. For the first time Ikeru flashed a devilish grin. “I’ve you got a pair as big as me and your dad back in the day, there’s some nice bounty to get. Plus… the village could use some money hmm? Especially your poor old Hokage.”. Breaking the serious mood, the Hokage chuckled and downed another shot of sake before his serious demeanor returned. “I look forward to us meeting again, don’t forget. I’ll send for you when the time is there in several weeks or a month or so. The group you will form must remain a secret brotherhood, the existence of which is only known to its members and me, and you shall be known as the ‘Todoroku Ryū’ aka the Roaring Dragons. The Phoenix and Dragon’s flames will ever protect this precious hidden leaf.”.

Ikeru held out a strong hand etched by the hardships of time, a hand that too had taken the lives of beloved ones and allies to prevent the enemy from doing worse.

“Times won’t be easy for us yet. But hopefully we’ll live long enough to see a day of peace so we may lay our hearts to rest. By the sounds of it you have lived more of a life than many grown men, but there is a lot more for you to live through and experience. Son of my brother, your journey has only just begun.”