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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
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((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

[fervidity]

[Don't be a stinker, Kakashi.]

What's unfair is you and Minato didn't tell me about Naruto being able to take the exam sooner.

[ura_no_ura]

I thought Minato-sensei would have told you first...

[ Pauses slightly. ]

Maybe he thought the same thing about me.

[fervidity]

[Probably. He probably wanted it to be a surprise. She's not angry though. She can't be.]

I guess it really only matters that Naruto knows since he's the one that's going to take them. I would have found out eventually.

[However it would have been nice to be in the loop because that's her SON]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Just an awkward laugh now. Maybe he should've told her earlier...? Or before he nominated Naruto? ]

[fervidity]

Actually, I was thinking of going to ask Minato if Naruto could just be promoted to Jounin without going through a Chunin exam. He's stronger than me and I'm a Jounin. That has to count for something.

[She reaches for her tea but suddenly stops, remembering something.]

I guess that's all I wanted to talk about. You're not busy, are you? I don't want to keep you from anything. Sorry, I didn't even ask if you were. You're the one helping run the Jounin exam too.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi shakes his head. He's never too busy for Kushina. ]

It's fine, Kushina-san. I'll always make time for you.

[ After all, he knows the time they have here together is stolen time. ]

[fervidity]

[A small smile.]

So, do you think all the Chuunin will sign up?

[ura_no_ura]

I'd like to think so. They're certainly ready, if they fought in the war.

[fervidity]

Yeah. War tends to do that.

[She's a bit subdued, taking a sip of her tea.]

Don't be too hard on them, Kakashi. Even if they might not remember it when they go home.

[ura_no_ura]

Maa, if they want to become jounin, they'll need to show they have what it takes.

[ He reaches out for his tea now, too, reaching a hand up to pull his mask down since he doesn't sense Naruto's chakra anywhere. ]

[fervidity]

[Frowns.]

They have what it takes. You wouldn't have nominated Naruto or said that they're ready if you didn't think so.

But they're still young.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi tucks his mask under his chin, then pulls his tea over. ]

Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru have what it takes. But I'm not familiar enough with the rest of the kids from their generation, to be honest. While they're all capable ninja, promotion to jounin requires not only an immense level of skill, but also the ability to lead.

[ He looks at Kushina then, pointedly. ]

But you know all of this, already. [ A beat. ] Anyway, that's what the exam is for.

[fervidity]

[She keeps frowning, not cowed by his pointed look. This wasn't Konoha, even if it was a war. Especially because Naruto had a special exception that made him exempt from taking Chuunin exams and went straight for Jounin.]

Do you think you're going to have to fail someone?

[ura_no_ura]

Honestly, I'm not sure. It all depends on their performance.

[ Kakashi has to be straight with her here. ]

[fervidity]

[If he wasn't she would be offended. She still doesn't like the answers though and she leans back in her seat.]

I know they'll give their all.

[She'll remind them to when they sign up.]

oops i forgot he was unmasked

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi takes a sip of his tea. ]

Just because they give their all doesn't mean it's necessarily enough. All of them did their best during the first Chuunin exams, but only Shikamaru was promoted.

2hot4me

[fervidity]

It's enough for me if they do.

[All you can do is give your all. Still she hopes they don't fail. They shouldn't.

It's obvious Kushina shouldn't be a judge, if Kakashi is thinking it. As much as she is a Jounin, she is also a mother.]

ooh lala

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi hums lightly and sets his cup down. ]

You're too soft, Kushina-san.

[ This is said gently, though, and not meant to be an insult at all. ]

kakashi-kyuuuun

[fervidity]

[Hard outside, soft inside. Living in a world full of assassins and morally gray occupation, being soft was rare.

She blushes a little and tugs her cup up to take a sip.]

Don't tell anyone.

kushina-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi laughs softly, a low sound. ]

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

/coddles

[fervidity]

[Shoots him a grin, playful.]

Good.

<3333

[ura_no_ura]

Maybe we should make you a proctor instead of a judge, hmm?

<3!!

[fervidity]

... You wanted me to be a judge?

[ura_no_ura]

Well, there aren't too many qualified jounin...

[fervidity]

[Flustered.]

T-There's Minato and you and Neji and Temari, ya know? It's not like a you need a lot. You don't need me.

I'd probably just pass everyone, ya know?