Northwestern Gate

"I mean, where does chakra come from?" Suguru asked, with a mouthful of ramen. "Like, food doesn't have chakra. The air doesn't have chakra. Water has no chakra. Nobody knows where it comes from."

The ramen shop attendant looked at the smelly chunin with a mix of disgust and amazement. unsure if to answer him or keep cleaning the ramen bowl.

"It's like magic, that's how." Suguru decided. "Same with piss. Just appears out of-"

A drowning roar cut the intellectual conversation, and the sun was clouded by a massive form.

A familiar form. It had returned. They had returned.

"BIG WATER!" Suguru shouted from the bottom of his lungs towards at the sky full of anger, before coughing his lungs out, since he had a mouthful of ramen in his mouth at that moment.

He had not forgotten about the evil organization that had killed that good looking lady, toppled a whole village and summoned a bijuu, all in an attempt to bring down the great village of Konoha. He had not touched a drop of water since that faithful day when he took down the titanic foe. Nor had dreams. His mission with the Raikage. Every time, he felt less human after them. As if the voice was slowly inching its way closer into his mind. All Suguru wanted was dream where she was not wearing that armour. Or anything. Especially not wearing anything.

Grabbing the ramen with his hand, he shoved the rest of it in his mouth, before pouring soup to oil it all down, slamming the bowl on the ground, before leaving a fistful of Ryo on the counter and running off.

The shopkeeper, after a moment of reflection about changing his occupation, looked down at the money Suguru left. It did not even cover the cola, let alone his three-course meal.

With the haste benefiting the son of the Hokage, Suguru moved towards the gate, only stopping to check out a well-endowed woman once. The Hokage would be proud of his dedication.

The chunin, was dressed in a sleeveless shirt textured with flaming skulls, his chunin flak jacket over it, and a knee length pants. Most prominently, was his headband, easily the cleanest part of him, shining on his forehead arrived on scene.

Arriving, he was flanked by two other shinobi bearing the mark of Konoha, one of which was offering potato chips. Suguru stopped next to them, before he took one crisp, tasted it, before spitting it out.

"Miso, good choice. A Konoha man's choice." Suguru prioritized, taking a handful and shoving them in his pocket, before turning his attention to the matter at hand.

"Other villages would have been running away and screaming at the sight of a Bijuu. Here in Konohagakure, we already took one down and it was a demon." Suguru would tell the head honcho, the big cheese, the man with the pants, before realizing he had no idea who that was. They were all dressed the same, something made clear by the fact he started looking at all of them with confusion, trying to see if one had a cool helmet or a tag that said "Leader." Seeing none, he spoke generally. "Big Water sent you. I already know that. Don't waste time trying to hide it. You can go tell your masters that Konoha won't bow to their demands."

[1]

Tengoku was well aware of how big a threat Raijin was. He was world renowned as far as villains go and was not to be underestimated. Tengoku would stop by the office. A gourd on his hip that he would hide away in the office. Only taking a single drink of the legendary hero water. He hadn't tasted it before and the crisp freshness was surprising. However the burst in his chakra would be immense. Bumping him to nearly S rank chakra. He could feel power coursing through him as his muscles tensed and he felt in his top condition. He would take a breath before turning to the issue at hand. For the first time he would collect Singing tempest from its stand from one of his predecessors. He didn't have much access to the wind element himself but he would make due with this. For now he would step from his office with two S rank katana and his X rank Wakizashi on his left hip. He would activate his armor. The golden feathered rings on his upper arms, wrists and ankles would spread out into golden feathered armor plates. His upper arms and shoulders, his forearms and his shins all coated in gold and protected.

With the greaves and the Hero water active Tengoku was alarmingly fast. His clothing consisted of a dark pair of sleeveless robes. His pants cut off at the knees where the greaves met. His feet had on simple shinobi sandals and over it all was a yellow cloak with black trimming. The hokage hat donning his head with special alterations made so his wolf like ears popped out the top. His long white hair spilling loosely over his shoulders as a cloud of dust marked his passing. He wished he had his bow but that couldn't be helped. Still he would activate his Sensory and once raijin was within five hundred meters of him...he would form the tiger hand seal. three hundred and ten chakra would split three ways as Tengoku would have them both stop five hundred meters away. Placing them four hundred meters from the gate and Five hundred from Raijin. Both would settle cross legged and begin gathering sage chakra. However Tengoku would not activate his sage mode just yet. Choosing instead to hold onto that for the need for violence when it would arise. Still once those two were set he would continue to the gate.

It would be as if Tengoku simply appeared in the open gateway. Avoiding any fire or damage as he stepped forward. Slowing to a walk as he would note the Konoha nin in the center of the pathway. Along with the army that Raijin had brought along with him. Black eyes with shining golden cross like iris would rise from under the hat as he stepped to the side of the three who had bravely stood their ground. This display of power outside his kingdom had done what it had intended. It brought forth the paladin that guards this place. Tengoku would lift his right hand and rest it on the hilt of the wakizashi while his left hand rested in reverse grip on Singing tempest. He would call out to where Raijin stood. Making sure his voice was loud enough to be heard by all the men present. Even if at the moment he had just over a hundred chakra it was clear that Tengoku was prepared to harm them all significantly. Positioning himself between Raijin and the three who had arrived before him at just in front of Peragus by a single meter. Forty nine meters from Raijin.

"You and your followers have made a mistake coming here Raijin. This is not the defenseless land you remember. I will give you one warning and one warning only. Leave. I will grant you and yours the ability to walk away right now. If you don't....anyone who remains here will be considered hostiles and I will bury you all in unmarked graves. To reiterate. Your choices are flee or die."



2 shadow clones gathering sage chakra
310/3 = 103.3
sensory .5
Total chakra 102.8

Current stats
Strength: B (A due to hero water
Constitution: C
Stamina: B (B + From housing) +100 chakra from hero water
Speed: S (Greaves to A and Hero water to S
Coordination: S (X with Tengoku Kaeri no Ken active)
Intelligence: C
Perception: A (A++ from Hankōgan III)

Neo could hardly believe she'd be the last to arrive. Where were the other Uchiha clan members? She knew Satomi had taken a short vacation to another land for now, and was therefore unable to even be reached. The rest? Neo had no idea. She takes a moment to take on the appearance of a ninja she had seen trying to guide the other villagers somewhere safe for potential evacuation through one of the other gates; she observed him carefully with her Sharingan, copying his mannerisms, his movement, and his gait before she claps her hands together, holding them fully for five seconds before she fully transforms into him, a perfect copy of how he looks and acts. Luckily, this ninja she took the form of wasn't an Uchiha. She rushes to the gate over the rooftops as she watches the fire dissipate into a series of dark clouds; Neo doesn't like it, but using a jutsu to blast the clouds away might expose her too soon. Instead, she arrives at the gate after the Hokage himself, and she drops down from the roof to stand at a distance of 100 meters behind him, but still within view of Raijin.

Her parasol is tucked away behind her left leg, but she makes it appear like the brown-haired simple-looking ninja was grabbing a weapon from his pouch, when in actuality, she was grabbing the rounded handle of her own parasol, ensuring she had immediate access to it while her right hand, her free hand, was already starting to form handseals. Ancha, at this moment, was still at Neo's home on the other side of Konoha; she didn't want to risk her assistant giving her away just yet. A Chuunin hopefully might not look too out of place, although she notices that there are several younger ninja already there. If she could speak, she would have cursed at them for putting themselves in immediate danger.

As he had expected. The Dragon looked on with impressed eyes as he was greeted with the fearless force of the Konoha army. Raijin sensed their power and it was immediately obvious who the Hokage was even before he spoke. He radiated great power, some of it seemed augmented but it was there nevertheless. The first to arrive though was a boy who seemed unbothered by the interruption. But he was aware of who he was as he stood his distance but still offered him a chip. His other comrades weren’t as friendly and was extremely cautious. Which was also a good idea. Because he was extremely dangerous. One of them spouted something about Big Water. He didn’t seem to notice who Raijin really was.

The Hokage however was very stern in his message. He wished for Raijin to leave or face death. Raijin frowned. He thought everyone was aware of his Blessings from Jashin. “Fear not the Mighty Leaf. I come baring a message. News for your ears first. The Society’s leader Hizashi has been defeated. It was Nozomi who defeated him. She is now the new leader. Rebranded for a better purpose I suppose. I’m no longer apart of this new Society. But she has at least saved the villages from the Society.

I figured a powerful Village should know this. Straight from the Dragons mouth. That is all.“ He signaled for the Dragon Warriors to head back out and they followed his command. As his crew started to return. He activated his Kata, invisible dragon wings on his back. Then he began to gently fly away over his retreating crew. They would hear from him again soon. He would be in need of champions soon. C was eyeing them down and he also joined them leaving.

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Raijin: Sensory
Kata

[Exit] Konoha > Hotsprings > Kumogakure (36hrs)

Masaru would arrive at the village gates with a different mindset than when he had first arrived within the land of fire, having originally planned to use stealth to enter the village unnoticed and gather the information that he needed. However, upon hearing the various people of the land of fire speak of the Hokage, he decided against that plan. It had been over four years, but at one time he knew Tengoku and if the man was now the Hokage then there was more room for a discussion. He knew Tengoku to be an honorable man, unlike the Uchiha betrayers so if he was allowed an audience with the man then there was a possible ally in his quest against the Society and freeing his cousin.

As he reached the guard house he would speak, though it was likely his presence was noted long before he made it that far. "I am Masaru Tatsudashi of Iwagakure, I request an audience with the Hokage." These would be the only words he spoke until either he was taken to the Hokage or the Hokage came out to meet him.

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Fission Masaru 2: 145 Chakra

Word had spread among the men as it made its way to Tengoku. Almost outpacing the messenger sent from the gates. The man swathed in fire and molten lava had come to Konoha once more. They said he burned his enemies by the hundreds and that no one could stand to be in his presence for long due to the heat. They spoke of him as the mad god of the volcano. Even Tengoku had heard the sounds of his justice. Screams that had echoed in his dreams for years. However he also knew the ex-kage to be a kind and generous man too. A loving father. A flip from the coin that was his wrath. Konoha had at one point been led to believe they should fear him. So people were a little on edge. Jounin were strapping on vests off duty and making sure their weapons were good to go on their own accord. By the time Tengoku exited his office he would spot a squad ready to accompany him to the gates. He would shake his head and order them to stand down. Choosing to go by himself. One of the newbies suggested to a ranking officer that Tengoku didn't need them. The ranking officer huffed and watched as long as he could all the same. It was more likely they would do little more than die to slow the man down.

Tengoku on the other hand would step forward alone. He was wearing black shinobi pants over sandals with a golden feathered set of rings around his ankles, wrists, and upper arms. A black sleeveless pair of robes with gold trim decorated his form tightly and only went down to his knees. His white hair was pulled back into a pony tail while his white ears hung freely amidst his tightened hair. White stubble decorated a strong chin. His muscles were toned and well spread out marking him as a highly physically capable opponent. The scar over his eye faded to barely noticeable unless one knew of it. On his left hip was a single katana made of black and red Tetsudashi steel and a legendary Wakizashi with Kara's mark on it. However his eyes had changed the most. The whites had turned black and for his iris were golden crosses. People bowed to him as he walked confidently down the street. He had reached his physical peak and turned to other means for growth now. Yet still he would nod to them as he passed with a warm smile. He had gained power but kept respect. Even now he was known as the paladin of Konoha.

However well before he arrived. Tengoku's sensory would pick up the faded signature of an old friend. As if he were half as powerful as he had been back in the day. It was deluded or faded. An odd thing surely but for now...Tengoku would stride directly up the main street. A warm smile on his face as he approached Masaru. He didn't appear aged or disabled in any way. Every bit the warrior he had been. However Tengoku had changed dramatically. No longer the shy bean pole of a pup he had been. Instead he radiated confidence and capability. An eye as trained as Masaru would easily be able to tell Tengoku was on a Kage level physically. Still he would stride up to him and if allowed clasp him on the shoulder and pull him into a short but close embrace. Releasing him as soon as he was done.

"Welcome back Lord Masaru. It has been some years since I last saw you. A lot has changed....as have you it seems...are you tired from your journey perhaps? You seem....like not all of you is...you."

Seeing Tengoku approach Masaru couldn't help but think about how the small pup that he met had changed, if he had been there on different matters he might had made a comment about it, unfortunately this was not the time for pleasant conversation. As he moved to return Tengoku's embrace, Masaru would see the eyes that he had seen on the people in the emporium. This was a strange sight, considering the fact that he did not recall the man having those eyes before. He wasn't sure if it may have been dormant within the man the last time he had been here, or if the man had taken the power. He had witnessed it's minor use from the woman at the Emporium, but it's extent was unknown to him and Tengoku's connection to it was as well. It had been several years and people tended to change, it was possible that the young man he knew was not the man he was now looking at, still Masaru believed Tengoku to be more honorable than the Uchiha betrayer that was the Hokage before. As they released each other Tengoku would make mention that he did not seem himself, "it has been far too long my friend. I must say that I was surprised to hear you had risen to the rank of Kage, and you are correct I am not fully here. I used a technique of Iwagakure allowing me to come here, though I wish I had come here on better terms." Masaru's voice would turn slightly grave at the end, "I do not know what you know of the Indaina Kujira attack on the Heavenly Emporium two years ago, but during the attack my Cousin and owner of the Emporium was captured and taken by members of the Society. Unfortunately I just recently woke from a coma, though I was surprised that very little effort was used to try to find him. I have only just begun my own search for clues and have gathered more information then it seems most others have in two years, I have come to ask of an alliance between Konohagakure and Iwagakure. The Society is an unknown threat that has had the world's greatest crafter captive for over two years now, there is no telling what they are planning however I am not too proud to say that Iwagakure can not stop them alone. So I ask this as an old friend, will Konohagakure assist in the recovery of my cousin and stop whatever it is that the Society is planning?" This of course wouldn't be the first time that Masaru had offered a type of alliance to Konohagakure, when he had met with Akari Uchiha they had talked about it when she had released Iwagakure to him. Those talks unfortunately did not last long and were ended when her successor declared war on Iwagakure, to make matters worse it was an Nyguyen Uchiha. Since that time Masaru had associated Konohagakure and the Uchiha as one and the same, betrayers and oathbreakers. Seeing Tengoku as Hokage however gave Masaru hope for the village hidden in the leaf.

Tengoku would return to standing where he was. Crossing his arms as he listened to the man. He understood that there was an impressive technique allowing the man to split himself. He had always been impressed by the rumors of the techniques that Iwagakure had been rumored to produce. Still his frown would lengthen as he listened to the full explanation. It seemed more was going on with the world than he knew of. Which worried him considering he had just received a bird recently over the destruction of Kumogakure. He would nod slowly as he listened though. This talk of the society and one of the worlds greatest crafters was concerning. With one of their allies wiped off the face of the earth by one man...Tengoku was puzzled at the failing state of the world. Still he would seem to mull it over a minute in his head before speaking in return to the man.

"I was unaware of your cousins kidnapping. I of course heard of him but never met him myself. I am sorry we did not seek more answers sooner. As for the society. It seems their in a flux state right now. Nozomi reportedly defeated their leader and now the organization is fractured. However it was from Raijin we were informed of this. Right before he returned to Kumogakure and burned down all its government buildings. Kumogakure is in ruins now and he claimed to be separate from Nozomi. Reports had him heading to the eastern lands across the sea from Kumogakure. However I worry if he goes left unchecked more will be destroyed. Yet this seems like a distraction."

Tengoku would pause a moment as his hand rose to stroke his chin. Seeming to stare into space a moment. Had he acted instead of offering mercy there wouldn't be so much destruction now. He could have ended the man outside these very gates and yet he chose to let him leave instead. Some of this blame fell on him of course with that in mind. Those who do not act in the face of evil are just as much to blame. Still he would continue on as his eyes shifted back to Masaru.

"An alliance with Iwagakure would be ideal...however at the summit it was made clear that Konoha nin were on sight combatants. We were not welcome there. Then there was the incident in Suna. Hard to turn a blind eye on the past like that. Yet your word means more to me than those reports. Do you have Diana's support though? Will she open the doors once more to Konoha?"

Hearing that the society may in fact be fractured was good news, of course the source was to be questioned as to truth considering that he too was suspected of being involved in the society's actions in the past. Masaru would feel anger rising within him as Tengoku mentioned that Kumogakure was destroyed, there were those that he knew that lived there. However, he knew that this was no time to let his emotions get the better of him, he had to stay focused on the task at hand. Masaru would think for a moment as he considered Tengoku's question, he had been shown glimpses of the summit by Diana through her memories, but he did not have the full story of what all transpired there. "I cannot speak to Diana's words at the summit, save for the fact that it was likely due to the predecessor of yours that declared war on Iwa moments after he was named Hokage when it was his predecessor that released us. Then to add insult to injury after winning the war they made us pay for the privilege, to say that there is hostility between our lands because of this would be an understatement. To say the process would be easy would also be an understatement, the fact is that there are years of injustice that needs to be dealt with and I believe a treaty between our villages, where Konohagakure recognizes Iwagakure as an equal and ally, could be the first step in healing that rift. As for the matter with Suna, it was carried out by an individual that has been deemed a criminal and traitor to Iwagakure, a measure is being taken against all those involved in what happened there and they will answer for their crimes I give you, my word. I have Diana's trust in matters of importance to the safety of Iwagakure as her second in command, I would not make the offer if I did not believe that Diana would honor it. The only reason I am considering this offer is because of you, I know you and I trust you. I believe that you would honor your word, if anyone else was the Hokage I would not make this offer. If you will trust me, then I give you my word that your people will be welcomed within our walls as long as they follow our laws, but we are much stricter over there then your village was the last time I was here. Of course, I will leave the finer details of this alliance up to yourself and Diana to discuss, if you would like to hear it from her instead."

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{3}

Tengoku would cross his arms in thought over the mans speech. Contemplating the position of both villages and the tension there. The war was a couple years behind them already...yet not nearly long enough to forgive and forget. Once more he was faced with an issue his predecessor had created. However Diana was a shift in leadership now. A reasonable person by the few counts he had heard of her. Since information on Iwa was difficult to come across. Given that the man who had sat in for iwa at the meaning held nothing but disdain for the entirety of Konoha. He was passive aggressive mostly and polite about warning Konoha about anyone from their lands attempting to cross the border. He wouldn't be willing to risk anyone of his people for this. Still he wouldn't ignore a request for help from an old friend. He would sigh as he reminded himself place people before pride.

"For aid in rescuing your cousin...anyone of my people who offer their services are free to do so. I won't keep them from it so long as Iwa does not harm them needlessly. That said there is an understanding at the moment between Konoha and Kiri. Even an exchange program for the shinobi looking to expand their understanding. Communicate your needs to Konoha and we will let those capable choose for themselves. As for an alliance...Have Diana send me an invitation to Iwa. I will go personally to negotiate with her. However I don't know her Masaru. I know you and I trust you but no one will be taking my weapons from me at any point. I will show faith by going to meet with her. I expect some measure of faith to be given in return in regards to my own personal needs for safety. Can you arrange that?"

Masaru would nod at Tengoku's words, "arrangements will be made and I even encourage you to bring a small squad with you for the meeting if you like. I will also accompany you on the journey, and while I would be present to ensure the safety of my Kage, I give you my word that I will ensure your safety as well. It may take some time as I will be heading to Kirigakure before returning home to deliver your message to lady Diana." Masaru paused taking a short breath and looking up to the sky, a small thought popping into his head with a thought. "Though if you are willing when I return through on my way back from Kirigakure, you may travel back with me to Iwagakure to speak with her then, traveling as such within the country will put yourself and those you chose to bring with you under my protection and no harm will come to you. I will guarantee an audience with Lady Diana, as well as a safe return back to your country after." Masaru wasn't sure what his other self was planning after reporting to Diana, but he knew the original plan of heading to Kirigakure. It was entirely possible that they would meet up along the way and he would have new information for Tengoku when he returned, but for now that was the best he could offer.

"As for what I need of Konohagakure, I ask that those who not fear death be ready for the call. The enemy we face is powerful and their reach seems vast, it is extremely possible that there will be those that die in this endeavor. If they are not at peace with that, then I will not hold it against them, but they will be of little help in this. I also ask that children are not sent to their death either, only those that have proven themselves and that you believe can handle such should be allowed even if they do volunteer. I have no request beyond that." Once he conveyed what he was there to convey and had a response from Tengoku, Masaru would take his leave from the gates. Pausing as he began to step away, Masaru would look back to Tengoku. "One last thing before I depart," Masaru would reach to his holster and pull out Soulstring in its compact form, as well as a piece of paper with a fuuin seal out of his pouch. "This is Soulstring, a Bow created by my cousin. A mark of his crafting ability, I have no use for it, however I would like to give it to you as a sign of our friendship. It may prove more useful to you than myself, within the paper is 20 unique Kunai. The Kunai are made of a Metal that is found within Tsuchi no Kuni, capable of draining chakra from individuals, a small gesture of what Iwagakure has to offer to an alliance." Masaru would then hold out Soulstring and the paper holding the Kunai for Tengoku to take from him, after which he would take his leave into the forest that surrounded Konohagakure.

{Exit - Attempt ->Senju Forest}

Giving Tengoku Soulstring (S-Rank Bow)
Giving Tengoku 1 sealing paper holding 20 Chakra Draining Kunai

Ren would arrive at the gates shortly after leaving Airi at the forge, he had all the gear he felt he needed for this mission and let the only person that mattered know that he was going to be away. Now it was just a waiting game, waiting for Kimiko and Peragus so that their mission could begin. They had already been cleared by the Hokage so Ren did not bother checking in at the gatehouse and would simply walk past it and stand against the wall on the outside of the village as he waited for his mission partners.

Kimiko arrived wearing a titanium mesh shirt with sleeves down to her wrists, a plain black long sleeveless shirt overtop it, and a pair of long black tights. The usual black leather combat boots she was often in. Strapped directly to her right thigh had been a platinum tanto, and Black Death and the White Chakra Sabre were strapped to holsters on either side of her hips. Other pouches were attached to her belt.

Kimiko immediately picked up on Ren's whereabouts as she approached, her sensory tacking to him the moment that he was in her range. Beelining to him, Kimiko's sharingan in its 3 tomoe state and sensory were active, some blood on her clothes and hands, and some splattered on her face from holding Raijin's corpse and all that.

"Perfect timing, I just got back from killin' Raijin. Grab my shoulder, we're meeting Peragus in the land of Forest, I left him there a few minutes ago. We'll go ta Wolves from there."

She'd wait until he made contact with her before teleporting back to Peragus, but if he was taking too long, she'd reach out a hand to make contact and force the issue at her own higher speeds.

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Sensory and Sharingan active
FTG to Peragus with Ren (Land of Forest)

Ren would look confused by Kimiko, it seems she had been busy since the clan meeting. Which is strange considering it wasn't that long ago, but she managed to kill Raijin and Peragus was in the land of forest for some reason. Ren wasn't sure why he was instructed to grab her shoulder, but would do as instructed. Disappearing from the gate with her as he did so.

{Exit with Kimiko via her FTG}

The twins had finally made it to Konoha as the pair would smile and wave at the guards, they were seeking asylum as Kumo had been taken over by Kiri. They likely would have to have some talks with the people in charge to live here. Sure they have had to change the lives they had so far, but the twins had one thing above all else survive and live, it's the one thing Shimiko wanted for them.

"Can we please be let in, I have to talk to someone inside we are seeking asylum due to Kumo being taken over."

They would wait patiently and any sensors that happened to be at the gate would detect the Bijuu chakra that possessed. It was clear they were not some random shinobi but a very strong one. Yui would simply continue to smile while Yua had a stern but calm look on his face.

The twins finally got a response as a shinobi appeared before the two asking what they wanted, Yui would bow as she raised her head smiling at the girl and giving a light wave as well. Yua would give a slight nod being stoic and cautious. He was the one that was not letting his guard down while his sister was being the diplomat.

"Our names are Yui and Yua and we are from Kumo, our village was recently destroyed and also taken over by Kiri in recent days. We are here to seek asylum and a chance to become shinobi of your village, if you would escort us to your leader it would be appreciated."

The pair stood there quietly with Yua still keeping his guard up and Yui showing her friendly smile. It would be hard to believe these two were the former leaders of the Jashin church. Those days were now over, they lost all their followers with the death of Raijin and even if they were sad he died they had to survive and pretend he did not matter to them. It was necessary to live, to be able to adapt and change as life changed, the church was no more and they had to accept this fact.

Neo had been drinking some nice hot tea with plenty of honey with Ancha, her friend and assistant when there's some kind of commotion among some of the Chuunin. Although Ancha seems to pay no mind to the sudden buzz of activity, Neo frowns as she sees one pass along a message to another in hurried, hushed tones, and then she takes hold of that Chuunin and stares at him, quickly activating her Sharingan to at least be able to speak to him entirely within her mind to ask what's going on; with her being mute, she's incapable of asking him aloud, and anyways, it seems like it might be a bit of a secret. Neo learns almost immediately what's going on, and she quickly signs for Ancha to follow as she picks up her own titanium umbrella and rushes quickly to get to the Northwestern gate.

When she arrives, she notices Airi already there; she had started as a genin, but had apparently quickly risen through the ranks, passing straight from being a genin to becoming a special jounin, which is already quite a feat. The other person she's with is more instantly recognizable to her, and she hurriedly grabs hold of Airi's arm as she stares directly at the twins, one of whom had recently been the Raikage. She blinks a few times; Kumogakure was an ally of Konoha, certainly, but normally the Raikage would come to Konoha in an official capacity with an armed entourage and guards anyway. Here was the Raikage... alone. Or as alone as twins could be.

She rapidly uses her free hand to sign for Ancha to speak for her, standing behind both of the women where it's safest, since she's mostly there to assist.

"Miss Airi, this is the Raikage and his sister."

The pair would bow and wait to be escorted inside, After all, if they were the former kage of another village it likely meant they had power of some sort. They would wait to walk inside the village with the lovely ladies. What a wonderful site it was for Yua so many wonderful ladies to meet in this new village. Yui on the other hand was nervous for sure, what would the Hokage say, or what would their role in the village be.

"You lovely ladies do not need to be scared I promise I can be quite gentle to the both of you."

Yui would suddenly slap her brother in the back of the head, sometimes she missed the shy cross-dressing brother she once had. Now he was such an arrogant man but she had no right to question his change, he had grown up and become a man.

"We are ready whenever you two are, I understand the caution even if my brother is an idiot please forgive him."

Neo frowns when Airi refers to Ancha when she's asking to have her hand removed, and then Neo sighs, though the sigh is completely silent and is really nothing more than an exasperated exhalation of air. While she releases her grip on Airi's arm, her other hand is used to flick some of the brown half of her dual-colored hair do over her shoulder while Ancha explains the situation herself, without waiting for Neo to respond with hand signals, whispering somewhat quietly to Airi so as to not embarrass her too much right in front of the former Raikage and his sister.

"Lady Airi, I'm afraid you misunderstand. My name is Ancha, and I am Lady Neo Uchiha's assistant..."

Neo makes a sharp movement with her left hand, almost too quick for most people to follow, and Ancha instantly goes silent once more. The Jounin's right eye twitches a little when the Raikage makes some statement about how gentle he can be with them, and she has to restrain herself from letting out a harder huff of air at such a statement from someone who had apparently once been something of a diplomat for his own ninja village. But she keeps a smile on her face while she signs for her assistant to speak for her with one hand; of course, none of the signs she makes are gathering her chakra and they don't match for any handseals one can make for jutsu.

"It would simply not do for more lowly ninja as we are to escort the Raikage or his esteemed sister anywhere, much less directly to the Hokage. Luckily, the Chuunin gate guards are likely to bring the Hokage himself straight to you. As it is, neither the honorable Lady Airi nor myself are sufficient escorts for such an important pair, unless given direct authorization by the Hokage."

It was partially a bluff, but Neo had enough authority behind her rank to make it so, at least temporarily. After the scare with Raijin showing up at their own gate before the apparent destruction of Kumogakure, she didn't know if the Raikage themselves would have known that Raijin came from the direction of Konoha, and might therefore want some form of vengeance for what might be perceived as an act of war. She couldn't read their minds, after all, not without likely causing another international incident herself.

Neo sighs silently once more, feeling a headache growing when Airi insists that they be escorted to the Hokage's office, but she can't simply leave a subordinate alone with the ex-Raikage and his sister, who is likely at least close to his level, and so she signs quickly for Ancha to speak up.

"Well, no reason to have you do all the escorting. Two people should have two escorts."

The Jounin and her associate give the ex-Raikage and his sibling a bow as she allows them into Konoha; despite no longer being in charge of a village, she thought it was only respectful to still give them the deference that would normally be reserved for current visiting Kage. Despite their inability to protect their village, Yua had still been the Raikage somewhat recently, and although she found him quite crass, she wouldn't let her displeasure show on her face. Instead, she follows behind the pair on the way to the Hokage's office, lightly tapping her parasol on her right shoulder with each step, though she keeps her left hand unoccupied the entire time. She knew better than to take anyone at their word immediately, and news hadn't yet reached them about the destruction of Kumogakure yet from any scouting groups, so she was cautious, even if it was unnecessary, following behind them at a distance of five meters, close enough to rush in on them if they did anything but far enough away that a surprise attack could probably be deflected.

OOC: Attempting Exit; Escorting the wonder twins

Having exiting her Mayfly out of Sensory Center range, Diana had made the several kilometer walk to Konoha at a steady pace, eventually arriving to the Northwestern Gates in a decent amount of time. Using a really cool branch she had quickly carved into a walking stick, she'd take her time walking up to the gates, her gear a little haggard from the constant movements around Kishin in such a short time alongside her own chakra levels, but she was still doing well overall.

"I am Diana Moneta, Tsuchikage of Iwa. I understand that my arrival was unannounced and I apologize as such, but I am here to talk to the current head of the Uchiha clan about the Nanadaime Hokage Uchiha Nyguyen alongside learning about the Yondaime Hokage Kotōshura Tatsu from Konohagakure's point of view." Diana's voice was calm, with a forced emotion she rarely had to try and make it clear this was nothing urgent. She knew her normal monotone made that hard, but the attempt was there.

Sure it wasn't the only reason why she had come, she also wished to visit Cerise Hyuuga alongside a few other reasons, but learning what had pushed Nyguyen Uchiha to start the invasion of Iwagakure was on the forefront of her mind. She had almost no information regarding why he would do such a thing, and with the lack of information from Yui Kotōshura's successor Shin Muramatsu and her thrice predecessor Tatsu Kotōshura, she had plenty of questions on her mind.

Knowing that her appearance was very much an irregularity, Diana would patiently wait outside of the gates, taking a seat and setting the really cool walking stick she had made to the side. Given her status as a Kage she was fairly sure that someone would come to address her appearance, but until then she would take the time to let her chakra refresh, the journey having taken a good amount of her reserves. Yes she could call on other reserves, but that didn't mean she didn't enjoy being topped off whenever possible.

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65/185 CP
Negative Sensory Passive

The pair would follow the two inside of the village, they were excited but also worried, about what could happen and what to expect. How would the kage view the pair, they clearly were not just some genin, but they also rarely did combat, they were more medical and diplomats. As they followed the two women Yua would smile and wave to those that passed with many wondering who the two strange people were.

OOC: Attempting Exit following the two lovely ladies