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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

[ura_no_ura]

No, we're still in the process of figuring that out.

[ After all, they've only just put out the first call to action. ]

But, we think that once we have a few parties in place and have conducted a few training sessions and maneuvers, we'll be able to begin sending out teams on missions in exchange for more resources.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

A good idea, but risky if the Malnosso get suspicious.

[There's also the matters of storage, processing, and transportation. The smithy might be able to pick up some extra work, but if the smithy was being monitored, the upswing in weapon production wouldn't go unnoticed.]

[ura_no_ura]

Well, they'll still need us to go on missions, one way or another. Someone has to fight their war, right? Besides, we have to take some calculated risks.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Calculated risks, yes, but at the end of the day, who will be the one facing the consequences? Sooner or later, someone will take the fall, because there are always acceptable losses.]

Is there anything else you wanted to discuss?

[ura_no_ura]

Not at this moment in time. Do you have any other questions or suggestions? We've only just begun putting this together, so things are very malleable at the moment.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[There are always questions. The main one is whether or not the idea can be trusted, but she already knows the answer; it can't. If fifteen people from his world will be joining the alliance, then there will always be a heavy slant in favor of their world, their tactics, their training because that's what they're used to.

But there's safety in numbers and she likes staying alive. So if some good comes out of it, all the better. Still, she'll be keeping an eye on his post, see who else chimes in.]

None that haven't already been answered.

[ura_no_ura]

[ It's a good thing his training has quite a lot to do with teamwork and being highly adaptable, isn't it. ]

Mm, alright. At some point, we'll probably need to see a demonstration of your skills and perhaps a spar or two to gauge your level of expertise in hand-to-hand combat.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Understandable. My schedule is flexible.

[ura_no_ura]

How about tomorrow morning? Say, around 0800?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

That works. Barracks or elsewhere?

[ura_no_ura]

Hmmm, Battle Dome might be a better idea.

[ To risk injury, anyway. ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Sounds good.

By the way, you mentioned you would show me the private network?

[ura_no_ura]

Well, if you want to access the posts, they'll usually show up in your journal. But if you'd like to be able to make a post yourself, there's a device [ yeah he doesn't know what it's called ] in the tunnels you can use to post to the network.

Would you like me to show you where it is?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Device in the -- ahh, so that was what the laptop was for. Ginia thought there was a use for it. Good to know.]

No, I know what you're talking about. And it's completely secure from the Malnosso?

[ura_no_ura]

As far as I am aware, yes.

[ Kakashi nods as he pulls out his journal. ]

Have you seen any posts made on it? I can show you one if you'd like, to get a sense of what posts on the network might look like.

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Ginia shakes her head. Not to her knowledge at least.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi begins to flip through the journal to a post he's flipped to a couple dozen times, and passes it over to her for inspection. ]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Ginia notes the date of the entry before she begins reading. It's a fascinating read that will require further reading and analysis once she's back in her apartment.

She closes the journal and hands it back to Kakashi.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi takes it back and tucks it into his utility pouch once more. ]

When did you arrive here, anyway?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

December. You?

[ura_no_ura]

July.

[ There's a pause, and then Kakashi glances towards the exit, before looking back to Ginia. ]

Anyway, I guess if there's nothing else, I'll be seeing you tomorrow at 0800?

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Ginia gets to her feet and nods, offering a small wave. Tomorrow at 8. Whether he shows up on time or shows up late, Ginia will be at the Battle Dome, ready to spar.]

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