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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!))

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[Video]

[complicatedliar]

You have my attention.

[He has no interest in being told what to do, but he also knows where his likely allies are at the moment... and he doesn't want people plotting behind his back.]

[Video]

[ura_no_ura]

Ah, so are you interested in joining or helping out in some way?

[Video]

[complicatedliar]

I'm always interested in crafting alliances. [You know. As long as they're useful to his purposes and easily discarded when not.] And there is not doubt we have a common enemy and a common problem.

[Video]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi hums a noncommittal sound in response, dipping his head in a slight nod. ]

Well, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself?

[ This way, he'll be able to determine how they'll be able to work together. ]

[Video]

[complicatedliar]

My name is Loki. I am a god of magics and trickery. [Because, well, not like he's not going to hear that and worse from other people. Time to play the 'control the message' game.] I am also an exceedingly competent warrior and general.

video forever;

[ura_no_ura]

[ A god.

Kakashi pauses for a long moment as he considers how he's supposed to address Loki. Does he call him Loki-sama? That would be more suitable for a god, wouldn't it. But Saori is a goddess, and he addresses her as Saori-san (though that has a lot more to do with a certain... incident that made her practically family a few months ago than anything else). Loki-san, then. A god of magic, trickery; a warrior and general.

A very useful ally to have. ]

I can't say I've met many gods before.

[ Kakashi admits after a moment. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Loki-san. I take it you've fought in many wars.

[ After all, gods do tend to have very long lifespans, and if this god is both a warrior and general, then it stands to reason he must have fought in at least a few. ]

Re: video forever;

[complicatedliar]

Most mortals haven't.

I've seen my share of battles. [And sadly, the ones he's personally caused versus the ones he got dragged in to by Thor is actually a very small proportion.]

Have you?

[ura_no_ura]

Mm, I've seen a great deal of action.

[ Far too much.

He'd spent exactly four years without being thrust onto some sort of battlefield or into some sort of war, and the intervening twenty-seven years after fighting. ]

But probably not as much as you.

[ He is, after all, mortal. ]

[complicatedliar]

Likely not. But if you've survived this long it shows you've certainly learned from it...and been lucky.

[Since ultimately both of those factors come into play.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ A slight dip of the head. It's unclear if he's merely acknowledging the statement, or agreeing with it. ]

How long have you been in Luceti? And what kind of experience do you have with command? You said you were a general -- can you be a little more specific?

[ Really, Kakashi wants to know the specific kind of experience Loki has. After all, every warrior has his own style of combat. And every leader, his own method of leading. ]

[complicatedliar]

A year and a half. With a little...break a couple of months ago.

I led an invasion. Though really I'm more practiced at working within small groups. [He smiles crookedly.] I was also raised to be a king. It didn't work out.

[ura_no_ura]

A god and a king, huh.

How does that work?

[complicatedliar]

One rules over the other gods. There's a hierarchy to everything.

[ura_no_ura]

Ah, I see.

[ That would make sense.

Kakashi is tempted to ask about the other gods, but he tables that curiosity for the time being, in favor of focusing on business. ]

So, you prefer to work in smaller groups, but have experience leading larger armies. What kind of teams would you feel comfortable working with? And what kind of magic do you have?

[complicatedliar]

Nowadays, I generally prefer to work alone. But I can deal with a group of any size so long as it isn't populated by idiots.

I am most accustomed to being the only magician among...straightforward warriors. Most often I use illusions.

[ura_no_ura]

Illusions, hmm?

[ A pause. ]

I use illusions as well.

[complicatedliar]

[That actually does pique his interest a bit.]

Is that so? I'd be curious to see that.

[ura_no_ura]

I don't think it'll work over the network, but if you'd like to meet in person, I can show you.

[complicatedliar]

[Well, they'd probably need to meet in person at some point anyway. Better to get a handle on this person first before he commits anything at all, even time.]

That will do nicely. Where?

[ura_no_ura]

Hmm, I suppose we can meet at the Battle Dome.

[complicatedliar]

That will do nicely. I shall be there in a few minutes.

[ura_no_ura]

I'll see you soon.

[ Kakashi nods, then closes the journal and begins to head out the door instead of lingering around like he normally would.

After all, it's one thing to be late to a meeting with another human being.

It's another to be late to a meeting with a god. ]

[complicatedliar]

[Loki even decides to walk to the Battle Dome; it's not that far, and he's not in that much of a rush. He's dressed the part, today, wearing his usual clothing, though he hasn't bothered with the armor yet.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi arrives around the same time as Loki, forgoing the winter cloak he normally wears in cold weather, just in case they decide to spontaneously spar or anything along those lines.

When he spots the god, he doesn't wave as he normally does, but approaches, then lowers his head in a bit of a bow. It's not exactly a deep bow, but it is a slightly deeper dip of the head than he would normally give. ]

Loki-san.

[complicatedliar]

[Until he has a better handle on the situation, he'll play things polite. The environment of Luceti makes firm alliances shockingly valuable, see one can't simply knife enemies in the back and never have to worry about them again.

Loki nods, polite but consciously regal.]

Kakashi. [He smiles crookedly.] Or is it Hatake? I still haven't quite gotten the hang of that style of mortal name.