Mmm, Shikamaru's mentioned a few concerns already, but we didn't exactly have the chance to talk at length, or as a group, until now. That's partly why I made this post -- not only to propose this idea, but to also invite dialogue.
As for whether or not a distinct alliance is a good idea, I personally think calling it an alliance, at least the military and emergency response part of it, makes quite a bit of sense. Especially for those of us with military backgrounds who answer to a leader. How we structure the leadership is something that can be discussed, but I don't see the harm in calling it an alliance, especially when it may concern the cooperation of larger parties with their own interests...
[ And here Kakashi pauses in consideration. ]
Is there some reason why you don't particularly like the word "alliance"? Or the idea of it?
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As for whether or not a distinct alliance is a good idea, I personally think calling it an alliance, at least the military and emergency response part of it, makes quite a bit of sense. Especially for those of us with military backgrounds who answer to a leader. How we structure the leadership is something that can be discussed, but I don't see the harm in calling it an alliance, especially when it may concern the cooperation of larger parties with their own interests...
[ And here Kakashi pauses in consideration. ]
Is there some reason why you don't particularly like the word "alliance"? Or the idea of it?