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[ura_no_ura]

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[ 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

[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.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Technically it's both, but -- ]

"Hatake" is my family name. Most people call me "Kakashi," though.

[ Kakashi's not entirely sure what he expected when he met Loki in person. Perhaps crushing chakra of some kind. Some sort of overwhelming presence. Loki certainly does have quite the presence, but it's not quite as intimidating for a warrior god as Kakashi had originally thought.

But then, Luceti's power restrictions might have something to do with that. ]

[complicatedliar]

Kakashi, then.

[Loki's mildly curious about this mortal. With a little flick of magic, he makes an image of himself and becomes invisible. He leaves the image to continue talking and moves silently back and away, just to gain a bit of distance and watch.]

Have you had much success as of yet with your alliance?

[ura_no_ura]

[ There's a shift in the air, some sort of change, and Kakashi senses it almost immediately. ]

Mm, there's been quite a great deal of interest so far.

[ It feels like a genjutsu.

Perhaps he's being tested. For now he'll play along a bit, just to see what happens. ]

[complicatedliar]

[The real Loki settles back at a safe distance and watches. If he gets moored he might start throwing daggers, but he hadn't hit that point yet. He's more curious to see if this mortal manages to notice something amiss.]

I wouldn't be surprised if much of that is to do with boredom, really. There is little else to do around here.

One wonders what the malnosso will do, should you find success.

1/2

[ura_no_ura]

[ If he wasn't certain before, he's positive now that he's talking to a genjutsu. ]

Maa, I don't see why the Malnosso would find a self-defense group to be much of a threat.

[ But the way he says it suggests it's probably far more than just a "self-defense group." ]

Either way, we hope it'll be good for the community. If people join, hopefully it's out of genuine interest, and not simply boredom...

2/2

[ura_no_ura]

...or an excuse to play around with illusions.

[ Said as he brings his fingers up to press in a seal, and releases a burst of chakra through his body, sending it outwards to dispel the illusion, which grows hazy for a moment before snapping.

His eye tracks from the empty space in front of him to where Loki stands in the distance. ]

Re: 2/2

[complicatedliar]

[Interesting. Unusual, really. It's rare for people to notice his illusions at all, until they try to touch them. He'll keep that in mind in the future. And he's not going to show off any of his other tricks quite yet.

Loki dispels his invisibility with the wave of a hand and continues on as if there's been no change in the conversation at all, projecting his voice appropriately to be heard at the slightly greater distance.]

Oh, I imagine if you play this off well as nothing but self defense, they'll think it cute, really. Or something of which they can make use. They do like us to fight their battles.

[He grins. There might be more teeth involved than strictly necessary.]

I seem to recall the point of this meeting was to have a bit of fun, actually.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi nods. He hasn't forgotten why they've chosen to meet -- he's supposed to demonstrate his ability to cast illusions. Hadn't quite expected Loki to throw one at him upon meeting, though.

(It was definitely a test.)

He glances to the Battle Dome next to them. Some of his techniques can be outright dangerous. Fatal, even. ]

Shall we? Or do you prefer a more... practical demonstration?