An Unsurprising Call

Satori had been sent a message to report directly to the Mizukage's office. That wasn't an issue, nor a surprise really. He'd set aside the scroll he'd been working on to store all of the S-rank medical techniques he'd finished, and was working on, storing it in his home before the new head of the Ryuutei clan had made his way toward the Mizukage's complex.

Approaching the gate where the guards halted him, Satori simply introduced himself and was let in, though the men exchanged glances. Unsurprising as well. Satori was listed as fourteen years old, and a Genin. By appearance, he was around the same age as their new Mizukage. The wild maned young man pushed the doors open leading further inside until he came to a halt at the Kage's primary office.

Lifting a hand he knocked against the door twice, before straightening and clasping his clawed hands behind his back to await approval of entrance. When the door opened it would reveal the tall young man wearing a simple sleeveless brown leather jacket lined with white fur along its collar with the Ryuutei clan symbol engraved on it's back. His headband was worn around his forehead, holding back the wild mane of black curls and waves.

His body was covered in piercings made from what appeared to be ivory of some sort. Bare-foot, wearing dark grey cotton pants that halted at mid-calf in length and a black leather belt supporting his pouches, a backpack, and holsters strapped to his thighs finished off his look. Crimson feline eyes meeting Kyoji's own without hesitation once the door was opened.

"You called for me, sir?" Satori inquired simply, tone calm and civil.

Samehada begin to purr loudly beside Kyoji. The Rokudaime Mizukage spared a side glance at the great weapon of the Mist. It was detecting someone of great stamina worth. Having a sentient blade meant he had to bring it with him practically everywhere, to his annoyance. Kyoji was sure who it was as he had called for a boy not much younger than he, who was promised of great power. Though they had strange practices that he allowed, he had an even better use for them. But there was something the boy had to do first.

A boy knocked and the guards would let him in. Kyoji was wearing the familiar cloak of the Kages and the hat to boot. Black and gold robes worn underneath resembling a kimono. It was strange to see himself in this outfit, however prestigious it was. He beckoned for Satori to come closer. "Yes Satori. I called you here for an important mission. Your continued efforts have been noticed." Once Sato came up to the desk, he would pull a mission scroll from his robes. And place it on the desk.

Spoiler:

"We must correct Ken's mistake in enslaving the Demon villagers. I have a boat waiting to take them back to their land. Demon ninja under our control will meet you there to take them in. And they will also give you a package, that is to be brought back as well to Kiri. This is a very dangerous mission as there is a certain animosity between the Kumo ninja who are still stationed outside. At any time if they are to attack I want you on your guard. Such a mission is not for Genin to lead however.

Consider yourself a full fledged Chuunin. As a Chuunin you can bring two others with you if you please. But their safety will be in your hands. Complete this mission and that can solidify my trust with you as a leader." Samehada groaned with a weird like pleasure, it being around so much powerful chakra. He leaned the hilt against his desk as he petted the wrapped side of it.

Satori examined the scroll as it was offered to him, placed on the Mizukage's desk. Stepping forward smoothly and extending a hand. His claws receding into his fingertips to leave it undamaged as Satori carefully unrolled it, reading over the information while Kyoji explained the situation and job in question. His brow slowly lifted. There was the question of why he was sending Satori of all people, but Satori knew why.

This was a test. A promotion to Chunin was obvious, making him anything less would be a dramatic waste of resources for the village. Satori wasn't cocky, though he had pride in his skill and power, he was aware of his weaknesses as well. He wasn't even close to the pinnacle. But, he was quite strong by normal ninja standards. This was a test to see if he was ready to lead a proper squad on a complex mission. It was a job to test him for Special Jounin; perhaps Jounin, or even ANBU. Though whether Satori'd accept the last position was questionable. He already had many responsibilities.

The information was clear cut as well. He'd done his homework on the villages political standing to a degree. He was aiming for Mizukage eventually after all. This was a good tactical move to keep diplomacy running smoothly with Kumogakure, and the other countries as well likely. Slavery was, generally, frowned upon though Satori himself saw nothing wrong with it. The package was likely payment of some sort in exchange for the slaves' freedom if he had a guess, but that was above his paygrade to know.

For now.

His eyes flicked up from the scroll as he examined the humming sword briefly, before re-rolling it up and tucking it into his jackets inner pocket as his head inclined slightly.

"I have a few in mind. How many days do I have to prepare a proper squad with provisions and so forth? If this is a rush order, I'll leave immediately, but it will be on my own. I have some in mind but I wouldn't wish to take them on a mission of this class without testing them first." His tone was short and to the point, but not rude. Simply cut to the chase to locate the most efficient route to getting the mission completed as safely and quickly as possible.

"As well..." Satori's tone shifted a bit, as did his eyes. Almost as if he was testing Kyoji now. "What am I to prioritize for this mission? Diplomatic relations with Kumogakure, or lives? Be it of our own ninja or the demon villagers." His meaning was quite clear, he wanted to know what Kyoji valued more. The lives of his ninja if Kumogakure attacked them; or the diplomatic relations that may crumble if they fought back with lethal force to protect themselves.

"You have a few weeks. We are also working on gathering everyone in an orderly manner so that may take some time as well. Take your time." The sharkman said to Sato. "The Demon citizens are citizens of the Kiri Empire as well, they like all others, are under our banner of protection. Kumo will be treated as if any organization or village interferes in our interest. With deadly force."

He continued on, "Test those you wish to take with you. This mission is dangerous. That's why we labeled it an A-rank. Lives can be at risk, but I trust them in your care. If you don't have anymore questions you can go get what you need for the mission."

Negotiations had turned sour after Shimiko came seeking their own demands. Kyoji had responded to the ridiculous demands with his own. They seemed to have had the impression that they were slave trading. Their intel was bad and Shimi's allegations were going the wrong way. Takeo simply ignored the citizens and did not trade them elsewhere. They had been living here in peace, no longer suffering from Kens actions. Kyoji shook his head at the mess he was inherited from Takeo. If Satori did not have anymore questions he would dismiss him and return back into a large amount of paperwork on his desk.

Satori nodded once, his question was answered and the information he needed was settled. Straightening up he bowed once formally to Kyoji before allowing a brief smile to form on his face. "Thank you for your time, sir," he stated simply. Clearly approving the information that he'd been told before he turned and moved toward the door. He had no further questions and had been dismissed. He'd take the weeks he'd been given to ensure that Riku and Midori, at the least, were ready for the mission so that they could function as a cohesive unit in combat.

If they had to apply lethal force to Kumogakure ninja to protect their citizens, then so be it. That wasn't really his problem. He'd try to keep the peace and talk them down if he had too, but if the ninja from the clouds were also so cloud-headed that they couldn't see logic and reason over bloodshed and emotion; the world was better off without them anyway.

Stepping out of the door and closing it behind him, he was offered the chunin flak jacket by one of the guards as he cocked a brow once with a grunt. Turning he focused on the exit, his mind trailing over the information for the mission itself. By the way things sounded, War sounded close at hand. Unfortunate. As if he could he'd rather not go such a route. Perhaps there was a way to talk reason into some of the more impressive Kumogakure ninja--but he didn't have access to such information just yet. Only time would tell, he supposed.

// Thread Exit.

Satori left after receiving a flak jacket customary for Chunin and up. Then he took his leave. Kyoji looked outside and holding Samehada. It would soon be time. The expansion of the Kiri Empire was almost complete. He did not agree to many of the things Takeo presented, but his view of an Empire was great. Kyoji would finish the view for the Empire. Then he would seek his new path. [Exit]