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[ura_no_ura]

[Video]

[ When the video first goes on, the screen is covered by a glove-covered hand, but after a slight shaky moment as it's set down on some sort of ledge, the hand retreats, revealing Kakashi standing outside. A few trees, still droopy with melting snow, can be seen in the background. Those familiar with the terrain might recognize it to be near Flame Building. ]

Hello, Luceti.

[ Kakashi dips his head in greeting, since he's addressing all of Luceti. ]

My name is Hatake Kakashi. Some of you may be familiar with me. For those of you who aren't, I'm a shinobi from a village called Konohagakure -- or Konoha for short -- in a country called "Fire Country." I am also the Commander of the Third Division, which is primarily a short-to-mid-range combat division, of the Allied Shinobi Forces. Many of you may be acquainted with or might recognize my comrades, amongst whom include Uzumaki Naruto, Nara Shikamaru, and Rock Lee. [ The names Kakashi lists aren't at random, but selected based on his observations of how recognizable those names would be. ]

The reason why I reach out to all of you today is simple. While things in Luceti currently are peaceful, and it appears we have nothing to worry about, the ever-present threat of the Malnosso and the Third Party remains. Kidnappings still occur, with seemingly no conceivable way to stop or fight them. Should there be an attack on the enclosure, at present, there is no organized force that can fight in concert to protect the enclosure and ensure the safety of civilians who might not be able to fight back. While some of us may be used to working together due to missions and drafts, as far as I am aware, no formal training or maneuvers are ever held to ensure all parties working together are using the best tactics and strategy. And from what I know, there are no formal safety measures in place to protect civilians or evacuate them to safer ground should a fight break out, as it did a few months ago.

On behalf of Konohagakure and Fire Country, by order of Namikaze Minato, the Yondaime Hokage-sama, I would like to formally extend an invitation to anyone who has military training, unique or magical powers, or immense skill in battle strategy, espionage and intelligence-gathering, field medicine, hacking, or other specialized skills to join us in forming an alliance. This alliance would not only give those of us from different worlds a chance to meet and discuss our shared interests in protecting Luceti's inhabitants, but would also give us the opportunity to learn and adapt how to fight with and against those with different training or powers. By conducting shared training sessions, maneuvers, disaster simulations, and taking missions together, we can share resources and power, as well as develop strategy.

As for who's in charge... seeing as we're all from different worlds, it would make much more sense for us to establish a council of leaders from different worlds. We invite leaders from other worlds who might have similar shared interests to contact us, and open a line of dialogue.

We look forward to hearing from you all.

[ Speech finished, Kakashi bows to the camera again, then reaches out and turns off the feed. ]


[Action | Flame Building | Afternoon ]

[ Yup, that sure is Kakashi walking vertically up the side of a wall. Just strolling along like it's no big deal. ]


[ Text | Filtered 100% to fellow ninja, written in extremely formal language ]

By order of Yondaime Hokage-sama, the Konohagakure Jounin Exams will soon be held for all qualified Chuunin. If you are interested in participating, a sign-up form has been placed on the door of Yondaime-sama's place of residence. Direct any questions you might have to Hatake Kakashi.

[ Text | Filtered 100% to Shikamaru ]

Shikamaru, I've nominated you for jounin promotion to Yondaime. Though we've decided to hold jounin exams, I've requested a special exception for you. However, if you would like to take the exams in the interest of fairness, you are still welcome to do so. - Kakashi

[ Text | Filtered 100% to Naruto ]

Naruto, I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for jounin promotion. However, because you are still genin, it will be necessary for you to take the exam. - Kakashi

[ Text | Filtered 100% to Sakura ]

Sakura, I've nominated you for jounin promotion. Usually, this means immediate promotion, but because your peers don't have anyone to nominate them, we've decided to hold exams this year. Let me know if you would like to compete in them. - Kakashi

KONOHA JOUNIN EXAMS	LUCETI ALLIANCE DISCUSSION		ACTION
Kushina & Lee Kushina & Kakashi Kushina & Ino Kushina & Minato Temari Sakura Sasuke Lee Neji Naruto Ino Mikoto Shikamaru	Aang Adela Billy Bones Deadpool Eleytheria Elizabeth Gai Ginia Ikki Iroh Jean Johanna Karla Kirk	Law Loki Luke Masaomi Minato Peggy Riku Rogue Saleh Saori Steve Teddy Thor Vegeta Yuffie	Erwin Lea Sasame Trunks

((ooc: Since this is a call for discussion, feel free to thread-jack and hold your own conversations throughout the post. Kakashi will try his best to answer all comments. Also, feel free to comment on this post even it's super late. As long as we're within the 3 month bracket, we're cool!))

Comments

[Written | Unhackable]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Ginia reads over the entry once, twice, three times. She's spoken to Anko, knew there were ninjas in the village, knew they would be good allies too. But this is an interesting proposal. It's sound by all accords and would be good for the village as a whole.

After some more thought, Ginia sets up a filter.]

I would be interested in joining. Ginia Solana. Training in hand-to-hand combat, firearms, and combat medicine.

[Also specialized in information gathering, but Ginia likes to keep some things to herself.]

[Written | Unhackable | CC: Namikaze Minato ]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi reads the post over, and then adds in Minato after forwarding him the contents of the original filtered post. ]

A pleasure to meet you. It seems you have some skills that could be particularly useful for the alliance. Have you had combat experience?

[Written | Unhackable | CC: Namikaze Minato ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Wouldn't volunteer if I didn't.

[Written | Unhackable | CC: Namikaze Minato -> Forever]

[ura_no_ura]

What kind of combat experience, if you don't mind me asking?

[Written | Unhackable | CC: Namikaze Minato -> Forever]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Joint operations with my world's military in capturing and securing points of interest, capturing and subduing targets, holding and defending a location.

[Assassinations. But that's something else she'll keep to herself.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Well, this certainly sounds very useful. ]

Hmm, I see. What's your rank?

[ She sounds like a soldier. ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

No rank. Freelance.

[ura_no_ura]

[ A mercenary. Interesting. ]

Have you always worked freelance?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[A bounty hunter in her terms, though the lines between mercenaries and bounty hunters were blurry in her world. Mercenaries worked in groups and followed the money. Bounty hunters were usually individuals or pairs that followed jobs.]

Yes.

[ura_no_ura]

Hmm, I see. So I take it you prefer to work solo.

[ Freelance, after all. ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

On the contrary, I prefer working with a competent team. A spread of skills and define roles make every job easier.

[ura_no_ura]

Very strategic.

[ Kakashi couldn't possibly agree more. ]

I think we could stand to benefit quite a lot from your experience. Do you have any sort of special powers beyond what you've listed?

[ He means magic. ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

No.

[Which is true. No magic or special abilities from her world, and she started on filial magic yet.]

[ura_no_ura]

Good to know.

[ Especially as they could use a wide range of skills that aren't necessarily magical. ]

Do you have experience leading teams, or do you prefer to play a more supporting role?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I have experience leading, but as few people here known sign language, I'll take a supporting role.

[A pause.]

I'm mute.

[ura_no_ura]

I see. We should still be able to work together, regardless of limitations. After all, this alliance is about finding ways to do just that, across all divides.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I haven't had any problems in the village or out on missions, nor with the people I've been training, so it won't be an issue.

[ura_no_ura]

Great.

What do you consider your forte? I'd also really like to hear more about the sort of weapons you have familiarity with.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Trained in all small arms; handguns, rifles, assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns. Preference for handguns, SMGs, and assault rifles.

Close combat training in hand-to-hand and knife combat.

[ura_no_ura]

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with what an "SMG" is. Or an "assault rifle." Is that some sort of projectile?

[ He's learned what a "gun" is though. [

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

A SMG, or submachine gun, is a short-range gun designed to shoot bullets at a high rate of speed. Loses accuracy under 50 meters, lacks the penetrative power of other guns, but good in tight situations.

An assault rifle is is a mid-range gun, firing range of at least 300 meters. Higher penetrative power, better in open areas and for laying down cover.

[ura_no_ura]

Thank you for the explanation.

Are these weapons ones we can access in Luceti?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Battle Dome yes, village proper no. Drafts and missions, maybe. I've seen guns from my world in the weapon shop, but not enough ammo to make them useful.

[ura_no_ura]

How much would you need? Maybe we could find a way to make the ammunition.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

The M16 rifle can go through 45 to 60 rounds in a minute on sustained fire. The PP-19 Bizon can go through 650 to 700 rounds in a minute. Handguns have a much lower rate of fire, but I like to keep at least two magazines on me during combat, so that's 45 bullets there.

Even if we used the Battle Dome to recreate the machinery needed to manufacture ammunition, there's still all the materials needed.

If ammunition and weapons can be requested on a draft, then there's no concern.

It's for the better ammunition isn't widely available in the village.