Board Thread:Important Logs/@comment-25687356-20170505205440/@comment-26510601-20170506073753

As the meeting dragged on and on, there were a few people that reared their heads and made a big impression. Ieyasu personally didn't have much to say, still trading glances between Keldran every now and then trying to figure where he fit into the equation. Keldran, however, was not showing any favor perhaps even disdain as he briefly took notice of the former friend's curiosity.

The first question in this round was from the Uchiha prince, Takahiro, suggesting that the military police of Kōgakure be split into two divisons. The first consisting of normal forces while the second took the honor of being the Anbu of the village's special operations.

"I agree to this, however the Anbu are a different matter entirely. This elite division of shinobi will not have ties or affiliations to the police force, but instead a separate entity for conflict of interest. Of course, should any individual of particular power or ability show themselves they will be tried for the Anbu regardless of regular shinobi status or in subdivisions such as our future medical-nin, police; etc."

Keldran responded aptly to Takahiro while Tak began her dramatic performance, stripping herself of the Sagara heirlooms before declaring her rejection of the Sagara name. Keldran smiled at the display, she was brave perhaps foolhardy, but brave.

"Then from this day on, you will be an apprentice under my smiths," Keldran nodded, "remember the price of your oath and the secrets you will now carry until death."

Next came a topical matter regarding the death and orphaning of any remaining children. It was a very real and possible prospect, one which Keldran had to think on before answering.

"Of course, if there should be any immediate family available your children will be brought to them unless told otherwise through your last will. Now, should it be a pressing issue that no options are available then an orphanage may be considered."

Keldran didn't want to go too in-depth for that, if the situation came about later down the line then they could consider their options before wasting resources and money. Then came the last question, concerning the very man next to Keldran, Ieyasu. It came from Obelisk just a little after he settled in from the gracious donation towards his and the village's future hospital.

"Yes," Keldran stood himself up while he traded a look between Ieyasu before looking back to the crowd, "Ieyasu is a different matter altogether. It is true that he was in business with The Akimichi Brothers, and worse the Akatsuki. He holds purpose to me still, and I have faith in the power of the Steel and Shinra Kidame's vigilant watch over the defenses of this village to help secure and ward off any unwanted elements that may present themselves in his presence."

Keldran turned to Ieyasu, looking down on him until the former giant himself stood up looking Keldran dead in his eyes.

"Ieyasu, you have two choices from here on, think wisely on them. You can be a weapon of the Steel and live as miserably you want until your death. Or, turn a new leaf and swear your undying allegiance to the Fūma."

Ieyasu sat silent, there was an obvious answer to this, but Ieyasu still had to consider it. He felt like there was more to do, and being a part of a village would only impede him in some way. But then again, it was merciful and showed that maybe things weren't completely dead between the two. He still felt guilty about his actions towards Keldran, but maybe things could work out between them.

"I... accept, and swear my allegiance and loyalty to the Fūma clan."

Even after learning over the month of his true past with Gyugii, he couldn't help but feel regret. Some part of him still wanted to memorialize him, despite the man's actions, just because he saw something in Ieyasu and the lengths he went to bring him back to life.

Keldran nodded his head solemnly and Ieyasu sat back down going back to dwell on old matters and thinking on the new too. Keldran turned back to the rest, standing proud and tall while looking at the rest at the table.

"We live an almost peaceful life here in Kōgakure, and I'm glad I could be a part of that. As much as we may try though, Konoha is our true home. As much as we may try to deny it, all of the people back in that village were our family. Of course, aside from the despicable Eito," Keldran briefly paused grimacing as the name only brought anger with it, "Many simply couldn't make the move for various reasons. Be it family, fear, or worse. I know many people in this room who still have cousins, mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles back in our home."

"Some of our people are forced to work under Eito's rule, many under his rule are kept in line with brute force and fear. His presence will not be tolerated any longer, if the people of this Village Hidden in Steel, of the Village Hidden in the Leaf; of the Land of Fire wish for peace from such corrupt and insolent people as the Hokage himself. As our village and resources grow and prosper, we will strike out and take our fight to them. Reclaim our lands and see that our just cause purifies them of Eito's presence."

Keldran went silent as most of the people in the room began to cheer and roar in a display or readiness to take back their former homeland. The time of war was upon them, and one day they would march on Eito's fortress before crushing him and his wicked underlings. Now that it was official and with everything in line, soon everyone in the village would be hard at work in preparation of the coming battles while others did their best to help the cause. Once everything calmed down, it was time for him to explain their exact plans.

"Almost all available and capable shinobi will be organized into our main army which will be sent on the offensive front from our eastern border as we sweep through and make our way to Konoha. There will be scout parties and more to help track down and take the initiative against any of Eito's waiting forces. From there we will begin our attack on Konoha. We will secure all escape routes to prevent escape. Spare any family and others who do not fight, the rest are to be considered enemies and to be dispatched of from there. Our end goal will be at the Hokage's office where advancing parties will have already intercepted Eito and to be fighting against him. Once Eito is annihilated and the defending Konoha force's are defeated, we will formally reclaim Konoha."

"Of course we will have supply routes managed by volunteer citizens and few shinobi in the even they are intercepted as we continue our course through the lands. Meanwhile the rest of the shinobi who are not fit for the war or not willing to make the journey will stay at the village and act as our defense force."