Board Thread:Konoha Arc/@comment-25687356-20160514223311/@comment-24937485-20160517041047



A nod was offered in return to Godric’s question but the nod wasn’t elaborated upon as Godric found himself in conversation with various members in the crowd that also revealed Ren Sarutobi to be present. –Now would be a good time.- Looking right, Ikeru motioned for someone to come forward, an order received by an ANBU in the shadows, while the people were still distracted before then replying to Godric’s earlier question, possibly turning heads as conversation between these two men usually did.

“A high council will be held, but before that. There is something… or someone else you have yet to see.”.

Upon people turning around they’d see a party of people approach from the west entrance; walking the pavilion in a formation of two lines of five. B upon the strangers coming closer they’d be revealed to be no mere men. These were actual ‘living’ soldiers composed of sand that stood 7ft tall with the muscular physique of a titan. Each of them wore no clothing except for a simple loincloth, and a spear and small shield on their backs. These warriors of sand almost seemed threatening for a moment but they stopped their march just one inch before stepping onto the ground dedicated to remembering the dead. Instead, their files stepped apart to allow for another figure to emerge and step forth, one who had been hidden up until now, one who wouldn’t be known to any but the council members and clan heads.





He was Eidel, son of the former Kazekage and Jinchuruuki of the hidden sand, dressed in gear designed for travel and a fox-like mask. A unusual mask, for it crumbled into grains of sand which drifted away with the wind just as Eidel took place in front of the thirteenth memorial stone while Ikeru stood with Godric Fuma and Ren Sarutobi. The Hokage’s gaze and attention was fully shifted to the Jinchuruuki with long blonde hair who had just made entrance; for Ikeru already knew the importance of the message that was about to follow.

And that’s when Eidel finally spoke out, his voice, which was energetic and inquisitive in origin, still bore the sadness n hardship of grief, but these negative emotions were not elaborated upon in any way as the young man spoke with hope more than anything. His eyes, the strong expression of there needing to be change, and his powerful stance, were all indicators that what had happened sent Eidal on a Path of reconstruction and redemption. Indicators that this Son of the Sand had never once stopped to shed a tear for what happened.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“Most of you most likely don’t know me, and have never heard of me in detail. After all I am but a man, I am but a soul, just like all of you are. And just like the many souls which were lost last week. So there is no need for my introduction but feel free to speak with me later. For now, I please ask a moment of your attention while the memories are still fresh. Memories of the horrors and tragedies that took the lives of people we love, people who we swore to protect.”. Eidel smiled to all those present while a sparkle of hope glimmered in his eyes. “But it’s not the negative I came here to speak about. First off thanks to the efforts of Konoha, several hundred people, most of them civilians, have managed to survive the onslaught of war.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Raising his hands in the sky, a very loose formation of sand particles appeared above his head, and as he moved his hands the sand would take the shape of a painting that showed what the Kazekage was talking about like watching a stop-motion film in sand. Replaying the events of battle as recounted by survivors.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“See, why would I come here just to talk about something depressing? Why would I not just send you a message? Well, for one, I love travel. But more so because you deserve more than a message, you deserve the truth.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">The imagey of sand then turned into a dreadful scene where a figure which looked just like Keldran stood opposite a brute, surrounded by corpses, obviously showing the battle between Keldran and Gyuugi. However, the angle of the camera then changed and moved deeper into the village where civilians were making their escape through underground tunnels; having been bought time by Keldran’s effort, and the Rain’s army being locked behind the acidic mist thanks to Kei’s efforts.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“The last stand of the two who our villagers call Dragoon and Shadow. It is the only reason Sunagakure still has a beating heart, the only reason I still have people to take care of, to safe, and to reclaim a lost home for.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Eidel then took a scroll from inside his jacket and walked over to Godric.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“I was told you were his father.”. Eidel handed the scroll over the towering warrior before dropping to a knee. Something which was a huge show of honor and respect as the son of a Kazekage, the next in line, the Jinchuruuki of the sand, bend the knee. But Eidel did not care for protocol as much as he did for doing what was right.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“Your sons brought hope for many others.”. Standing back up, Eidel’s eyes proved most wise for one his age as he handed the scroll over to Godric and unsealed its contents so that Keldrans blood-soaked swords and tattered headband would be held by the Fuma clanhead. “This belongs to you. But don’t be too quick to throw it away. The old lady who told me the tale of the Dragoon, your son, said that they took Keldran away back to Amegakure. Now, I don’t know about you.”. Eidel’s eyelids narrowed in a mischievous manner. “But I can’t see a reason for them to take an enemy corpse. Which means that either there is still hope left for you, or something horrible is happening. Either way. We can’t sit still. There are two girls who have been taken hostage as well, daughters of Sunagakure’s council members. Daughters who have access to their parents archiveswhich were hidden underground. Also, they have been trained in the way of diplomatic and politics, they will be instrumental and vital when it comes to the resurrection of the sand. Therefore, I will go back to save them. And while doing so I will also look for the Dragoon, Keldran. However, I must go alone because the few men we have left in Sunagakure, who can still fight, must remain behind to defend the city. So I ask of you, Ikeru, Godric, to accompany me or send men and/or women to do so. I need four more. No less, or we will lack strength, and no more, or we will lack stealth. I do hope you take this into consideration during the high council. After I take my leave here tonight I will head back to Sunagakure, tomorrow morning I’m setting out to the Hidden Rain. I hope to find your support with me one more time.”.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Ikeru, who stood with his eyes closed in deep thought, finally nodded as he re-opened those stern and powerful hues. ‘Very well. It shall be discussed.”. Then turning to the other council members who were present, Ikeru said;  “Godric, Ren, the time has come for us to take seat with the others.”. The Hokage then waited for the two clan heads before he walked off and left the scene without saying goodbye’s as the man’s thoughts were focused on matters far more important; as such were the burdens of a battle forged leader.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Eidel, however, still remained with the crowd in case they had anything to ask of him concerning what had happened and information from the side of Sunagakure.

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