Stone District

Kaminari’s heart thudded heavily as she entered the Tsuchikage's office, her anxious eyes immediately seeking the familiar form of Lord Itami. Instead, a man clad in the traditional Tsuchikage garb, with a stern, unyielding expression, stood behind the desk. The atmosphere was thick, almost suffocating with a sense of foreboding that Kaminari could not shake off. As she stepped forward, the gravity of the situation seemed to weigh her down, each step heavier than the last.

The news struck Kaminari like a lightning bolt, sapping the strength from her legs and sending her collapsing to her knees. Tears sprang forth unbidden, carving wet trails down her cheeks as she struggled to process the horrifying revelation. The room seemed to spin around her, filled with her silent sobs and the heavy breathing that came with her attempts to stifle her cries.

After what felt like an eternity, she gathered the shards of her composure, driven by a surge of determination fueled by her grief and loyalty to Itami. Wiping the tears from her cheeks, she looked up at Tetsushura with a fiery resolve igniting in her eyes. "Lord Tetsushura," she began, her voice now steady despite the tears that continued to fall, "Lord Itami saved my life more times than I can count. Finding and rescuing him is my main concern, and I hope it's yours too. If the rumors are right, and you are truly the Iron Asura of Iwagakure, we will need your strength and guidance more than ever." Her plea hung in the air, a stark contrast to the silence that filled the room moments earlier. The tears still streaming down her face did nothing to dilute the strength of her conviction, her eyes burning with a mixture of sorrow and unwavering commitment to the man who had been more than just a leader to her.

Location: Stone District - Office of the Tsuchikage.
Posting Order: Tetsushura/Anbu -> Kaminari -> Yudoku -> Shiryu Uzumaki ->Hibiki (No Strict posting order)
Post Time Limit (PTI): 3 Days
Skip Points: ll​

TETSUSHURA


The new Tsuchikage could see it in Kaminari's face the unfortunate truth that Itami's absence would bare consequences to morale an understandable but troubling consequence of the deep connection the man had formed with key figures of the village as Tetsushura wonders about the tactics of thier shadowy enemies but quickly shakes away the contemplation. Resolute as he sees the glimmer of determination in Kaminari's eyes as she speaks of Itami's role in saving her life echoed by a similar fervor in Tetsushura's own Stoic expression as he nods. "You have my assurance Kaminari... Itami as a top priority, but we must act rationally and tactically to assure our enemies do not try to capitalize and try to bring ruin to the village Itami loved"

Tetsushura would rest a powerful callused hand onto Kaminari's shoulder a sign of solidarity but he needed to make is clear that there was consequences if to not being vigil as he whispers. "If our foes were able to Get to Itami...then we must assume they either wish to push into chaos to make our effort's impotent...or they may even plan to act against us and devastate us further hoping we will be ill prepared... I need your cunning directed to the considering what preperations we can make"

The arrival of another of the bidden shinobi Shiryu cuts off Tetsushura from saying more clearing his throat as he turns to regard the arrival. "Yes you were called here Shiryu Uzumaki at my request" Tetsushura stands straight his expression unfaltheringly stoic as stern and cold as iron as he takes a step closer. "You are one of the select individuals entrusted with this important reveal...Lord Itami has been confirmed to be missing by Anbu squads...any trail followed from his last known location have gone cold and the village elders suspect particuler enemies...in his abscence I Tetsushura the Iron Asura have been asked to take on the role of Tsuchikage and it is my first decision to gather together talent such as yours to prepare against further dangers." Tetsushura was a blunt and tuthful man though precise he did not have a sense of tact often driven more towards determination and practical methods but in this moment he simply stood watching the young Shiryu waiting to see what emotions wash over the young man in the wake of such a reveal.


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Kaminari remained silent, wrestling with her emotions and the urge to strike out on her own to find Itami. She knew all too well that leaving now could expose the village to danger, putting at risk the lives of those she had sworn to protect. Her duty anchored her, even as her heart yearned to act. Breathing out a low, measured sigh, she acknowledged the gravity of Tetsushura's words with a solemn nod, trying to quell the storm of thoughts swirling inside her.


As Shiryu Uzumaki stepped into the office, her attention briefly shifted. She listened half-heartedly as Tetsushura began to relay the same grim news to the young Uzumaki, his words a stark echo of the reality now setting in. Kaminari forced herself to refocus, pushing back against the tide of emotions that threatened to overwhelm her once more.


"Lord Tetsushura," she began, her voice firm and carrying a palpable sense of urgency, "we need to accelerate our training for the genin. Their readiness, and the safety of others, will depend heavily on our ability to prepare them quickly." Her fist clenched at her side, not just in frustration but with a resolute passion that punctuated every word. Her resolve was clear: this was not just about defense, but a proactive step towards safeguarding the future of Iwagakure.

Location: Stone District - Office of the Tsuchikage.
Posting Order: Tetsushura/Anbu -> Kaminari -> Yudoku -> Shiryu Uzumaki ->Hibiki (No Strict posting order)
Post Time Limit (PTI): 3 Days
Skip Points: ll
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After being approached by a member of Anbu, requesting her presence in the of of the Tsuchikage, Yudoku's demeanor shifts. "Something just... doesn't feel right.." she thought to herself. Yudoku collected some supplies she thought she may need and made her way over to the Kage's office. "I hope everything's alright.." After a short walk, Yudoku arrived at the main building and started making her way through the halls to the Kage's office, voice of a few getting louder as she approached. With the door semi-open, Yudoku gently knocks as she pushing the door open and walking inside. "My apologies for being so late Lord I.." Her voice stops as she notices a man standing tall at the front of the room, a man who wasnt the Lord Kage she knew. She does a small bow, in respect to this new elder standing before her. "Is... something going on..?"

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