From Cubs to Wolves, The Alphas rise!

Tengoku would stand in the elevator with his sister. The two of them had been invited to the Hokage's office to discuss their futures was all they had been told. He knew they had almost fumbled the last mission but the target had been dealt with however harshly and the evidence turned in against him. He was a little concerned with how brutally Masaru had ended the enemy but they had not been present for the last part. His report had reflected very little in the matter of Masaru's actions. A sidelong glance to his sister showed he was a little nervous. He didn't know what her report had said. However he hadn't lied. Just not gotten into details. He would look straight ahead as he closed his right eye. The scar running down his face through said eye left him feeling sensative to light still. All the same his sister had managed to save his eye. For now they had come together as they were summoned together. He would take a breath in through his mouth and out through his nose. Steadying himself. He needed to toughen up some. His shy demeanor they had grown up melted as they grew stronger. Almost entirely gone.

Even though Tengoku was taller with a broader form he stood slightly behind and to the left of his sister. Either of them could handle their own in a fight but together they were fearsome. His own outfit was rather straight forward and professional but it hardly hid his body. At least not his shoulders or arms which the black tank top did little to hide. His arms had veins running down the side and he looked like if he intended to he could snap someone in half. His flak jacket was black and settled tight to his torso but gave off the impression of a professional soldier. A headband was tight around his neck with the konoha symbol on the front. Black shinobi pants hugged his legs as they were tucked over combat boots, Black fingerless gloves with tiny metal plates over each knuckle hugged his hands. His silver hair hung wild around his face with his wolf like ears twitching slightly at every noise. His sensory pulsing out from him as he viewed the building differently than a non sensory nin would. On his back were two swords. A basic katana over his left shoulder and a black katana with red markings through out it in the small of his back with the hilt on his left side.

As the doors opened the hallway lights were every two meters or so leading down a rounded hallway. Determination had been the path that Tengoku had chosen. His silver eye had electricity spark across it as he stepped. It had grown in him over time and whatever had unleashed within him when he almost died on the last mission was fighting to get out. With each step the lights would flicker around them. Nothing burning out or bursting but the whole floors lights would flicker. He would follow close behind his sister as his power surged within him. The two of them were children no longer. Beyond the limits of who they had been and rising ever more. The two guards outside the Hokage's office would watch as the two approached and for once Tengoku didn't look away. He wasn't blushing. Just frowning as he walked towards the door. He wouldn't step in first but if his sister did he would follow her lead. When he stopped moving and placed his hands folded behind his back like he was standing at attention the lights would stop flickering. Dimming a moment still before returning to normal as he took a steadying breath.

The forces of the elevator rising made Tsukiyo feel just a hint heavier than normal, but she paid it no mind--the woman had her pinkish-red hues fixated on the elevator doors, the metal shining back a distorted reflection of her figure back to her. Her outfit consisted of her blue Kimono, half of the top part cut away, revealing a fishnet undershirt, and a simple wrap of bandages covering a nearly revealed breast. She did however have her flak jacket on over this, her appearing more professional with it hiding most of her revealing outfit. Black 'standard issue' Shinobi boots sufficed, while she enjoyed making herself look good--she was a survivalist, she wouldn't sacrifice function on her feet. While most of her outfit was blue and black, there would be a single pop of Crimson with a small arm band tied about her left wrist. The only oddity to her outfit would be a new wrap of bandages around her thigh--while normally she had this about her left thigh for her kunai holster--this wrap was about her right thigh...it hid the scar from the crossbow bolt she'd taken to the thigh during the last mission. Someone paying enough attention may even notice her favoring her left leg, a slight limp in her step when she walked.

The young woman felt eyes on her, for only a moment. The only eyes in the fairly small elevator was her brother--almost as if she knew, she'd cast a glance to her left and back a bit, meeting his eyes during his glance at her. Her gaze turned forward once more...Tengoku was nervous, she could tell. She however was not. Tsukiyo never had an issue with lacking confidence. Last time she had come here, that confidence got her in some boiling water...but she'd learned. She'd grown. High intelligence doesn't automatically come with maturity, but it'd become instilled within Tsukiyo now.

The feeling of the elevator slowing let them know they'd reached their intended floor, and the elevator doors opened--Tsukiyo's foot already out the threshold before the door had even fully opened. Tengoku wasn't far behind her...her ears burned though, the sound of the lighting above them--the power fluxuating only a moment before the lights flickered. She'd glance back to her brother, images from what she'd seen from him the other night crossing her mind, but she'd continue on down the hall, looking back forward. Every other step from her was just a bit off, the barely notable limp. Once they'd get to the doors, the guards both eye'd down the twins. Tengoku seemed confident, at least much more than he used to be. Tsukiyo took notice of it...she'd give a glance towards one of the guards, who stood in the way of the door.

"The Hokage has been expected you two." "Than step aside."

On her order the guard did so, and she'd step forward, hand reaching out for the door handle and opening it. Tsukiyo would step through the door, eyes looking towards the desk of the Hokage's office, expecting to see the new Hokage--Nyg Uchiha--behind the desk. She'd stop halfway into the room, standing tall...as tall as a 5'4" woman could. Just beside her, maybe even over her shoulder a little, would be Tengoku--standing much taller over her--but together they certainly made for a fierce duo as they stood in the Hokage's office, awaiting to be addressed.

Nyguyen had been waiting for the Wolf Twins. He had read their files and studies their mission reports. The two were up and coming shinobi and given the demands of the war it was time for them to accept more responsibility. The Hokage was wearing his traditional robes with the wide brimed hat perched on his head. He had his hands folded on his desk and a serious expression on his face. The man's immaculately groomed beard and finely trimmed fingernails gave the impression of a man who valued order and neatness above all else.

Look the part, be the part.

He eyed the siblings as they came into his office. The young man had a curious scar and he appeared to be radiating electrical energy of some kind. The girl was equally scarred and appeared to be walking with something of a limp. Nyguyen did not look down on them for these battle wounds. Konoha had done little and less to earn the trust and respect of its shinobi. Many of the nation's most talented nin were now running around like free agents. Some even openly cursed the village administration due to the Nekoian Empire debacle. And through it all, Tengoku and Tsukiyo remained loyal and active. He gave them both a nod of acknowledgement before addressing them both.

"You both have been busy. Very busy. I summoned you two here to let you know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Konoha has suffered a crisis in confidence and leadership recently. Akari has mended some of the damage but her unexpected retirement has created deep concern among the shinobi of this village. My job is to alleviate those concerns and the best way for me to do that is by recognizing and applauding talent when I see it."

Nyguyen would give them a chance to breath a sigh of relief. They weren't in trouble. This meeting did not bear bad news. To the contrary, it was good news and the best was yet to come.

Tengoku would enter the office and see yet another new face. A frown would be evident there. The village felt like a bundle of instability. From the moment they came back power had been switching hands. From the overthrown Neko to the man at the gates to the girl from the mission and now a new face he didn't recognize. He wanted something stable to hold to and support but they were still dealing with supporters of the neokian empire. Perhaps if one Kage lasted more than a few months something could be done. However it felt like his sister and himself had been pulling a lot of weight. Still very little had actually gone well with their missions. More personal injury from getting thrown into the midst of the turmoil and having to learn as they went than actual success. Not that they were yet to fail a mission but their performance was borderline failure. Both of them still injured from the last mission even if they were mostly recovered. Perhaps that was what this was about. Were they being demoted from chunnin? Has Masaru not sent in his letter of recommendation? He said he would communicate how helpful they were but he had left so quickly....

However the man behind the desk in the full on hokage outfit, which was seeming more like a fashion trend lately, Spoke up. His words were not ridicule or impatience as Tengoku's anxiety had caused him to worry about. Instead he was there to recognize their accomplishments. The slight flicker to the light would stop entirely as Tengoku would visibly relax a little. His shoulders a lot less stiff though he would still stand at attention. His hands folded behind his back with his feet shoulder width apart. His silver eye would look to the man and then to his sister before glancing to the floor. Compliments were still something he felt a little bashful about. Still he could imagine his sisters response before he even heard it. Something about it being about time they were recognized for their work or something. Hopefully she wouldn't push this man like she had the other Kage they had met. Still her confidence would let this meeting move forward at least. Better than Tengoku's slight nod of understanding and silence anyway. He was avoiding eye contact again as per usual though he wasn't shuffling about or stuttering out a thanks now. Perhaps he was more professional than before?

No dramatic reveal, no spinning around in his chair, upon entering the room Tsukiyo's pink hues was able to fall on a new face, a well kept man sitting at the desk with a serious expression on his features. Frankly, it reminded Tsukiyo nearly too much of the last one to dawn those robes and hat...they even had the same eyes. Tsukiyo still envied those who'd been born with incredible gifts of power, it still burned her somewhere deep within...but she wouldn't show any of this. Her features gave no hint of this as her and Tengoku would both be presented before the new Hokage.

She could almost feel like she was being examined. As if he was picking apart every part of her appearance, walk, anything he could notice. But Tsukiyo ignored these feelings, she was much better at ignoring her emotions than when she'd arrived here in Konoha. With a nod from the man once both of them had stood at attention before him, he'd level with the twins as to why he summoned them. It was in recognition for what they'd been doing for the village, internally Tsukiyo was smiling but she made no shift in her features as Nyg spoke, the older man speaking on the lack of confidence in administration of the village lately, and he sought to mend this issue...one way being recognizing uprising talent.

Tsukiyo's chin lifted just a hint higher as she eye'd the new Hokage. Now she was the one picking him apart. He was older, maybe approaching 40 in age--granted he looked great for his age--and examining his details, hair, how he had his nails clipped, it all spoke of someone who enjoyed order in this world of chaos. But she'd take a moment to glance over to her brother, noticing him now looking at the ground again--bashful due to the compliment most likely. It wouldn't hurt, but it wouldn't tickle either, when she stepped on his foot to get him to look back up and make eye contact again, her meanwhile returning her gaze to Nyg.

"I don't blame you for trying to mend the views of the village's leadership as of late...we've been back in the village for just over a year and have seen now three dawn that outfit. I hope we're done playing musical chairs with the Hokage seat." she'd say, a comment on her own thoughts towards the matter brought up. "We appreciate your recognition of the effort we've been putting in." Tsukiyo went on to say, speaking on both of their behalf.

When Tengoku relaxed and bashfully looked away, Nyguyen was a bit concerned. It appeared as though the young man wasn't used to receiving compliments. Either he lacked confidence in himself or his superiors had been too hard on him. Whatever the case may be, Nyguyen didn't want a future Jounin to be uncertain of his abilities. As both a father and shinobi, Nyguyen knew what it felt like to be unsure of one's self. The crippling self-doubt and unease was maddening. Books and study came easy to him but parenting and combat was like another language. It took time and patience to master. He would need to keep an eye on this Wolf Twin lest he lose himself in his own lack of self-assuredness. Tsukiyo on the other hand appeared to be in her element. She inspected Nyguyen and then stated that she had indeed noticed the instability revolving around the office of the Hokage. Nyguyen nodded and responded:

"Those days are done. I don't intend to step down nor do I intend let what happened to my brother-in-law Satomi happen to me. But as Hokage I cannot ensure stability on my own. I must work with the talent that I have to preserve this office and the integrity of the village. That's why in recognition of your efforts, I am promoting you both to Jounin effective immediately"

Tengoku would feel his sisters foot stomp on his and wince with a grunt. He would let out a barely audible growl at her but go back to standing at attention. He wasn't much of one to defy her. Especially not openly during a meeting with yet another Hokage. Still getting your foot stepped on hurts and no one enjoys it. Well...maybe some freaky people do but he sure didn't. Still he would open his right eye for a second to glare at her before closing it again. It was more comfortable closed anyway. His other silver eye would return to watching the Hokage who, as unnerving as it was seemed to be considering him with a bit of a frown. Had the interaction gone noticed so fully? Tengoku would swallow slightly but keep to attention now. No longer letting his shy nature get the better of him. Instead he would listen to his sister and her words spoken a little harshly. She was always straight forward and sometimes it was a little embarrassing but he wouldn't stomp on her foot in return. That would just be rude now wouldn't it. Even if she did end it with a sort of off center mention of appreciation.

Still the current Hokage would make mention of how he didn't intend for anything to happen to him in comparison to his previous brother in law. Honestly it all kind of went over Tengoku's head. He didn't really care who was in charge so long as they made the most noble choices. He would follow so long as he agreed with the principles. It was just who he was. He just wouldn't get attached to the shifting faces under that cursed hat. He hardly remembered those previous. No time allotted for those who had abandoned their post. Still the mention that they were being promoted nearly went right passed him as well. However his mind did catch onto it quickly and his breath caught in his throat. A promotion for the both of them at the same time? He was always playing catch up it seemed. Like his sister was always ahead of him. Was he her equal now? A glance at her for her reaction took him a moment in silence before he would clear his throat. Looking back to the Hokage for a moment before speaking hesitantly. He wasn't much of one for making demands.

"I appreciate the promotion sir. That said, I....We would like one more thing if possible. We are exceptional trackers. As a pair we....well there is the report of us thwarting an uprising attempt with one Mr. Masaru. Our skills at tracking and information gathering led him to where he needed to be and helped acquire....evidence. I think we would be ideal candidates for specialized tracking nin...wolf masks and all."

The silver haired woman's ear burned ever so slightly with the hint of a growl from Tengoku after she'd stepped on his foot, although she never caught his glare towards her, however brief. Tsukiyo's tongue was sometimes as sharp as her mind, while meant to be a joke, some could've easily taken her words as rude...granted, if any time was acceptable, this would be it. Truth was the village had seen many take seat behind the desk since the twin's return to the village. Tsukiyo was tired of the instability. Hopefully, as Nyg would go on to speak, he'd reassure her that he had no intentions to disappear so quickly as his predecessors. This would lead into the reason he brought them here--the man actually catching her a bit off guard with the Jounin promotion--although this only shown in a very slight lift of her eyebrows.

After the two of them had been through numerous missions, battles, emotional breaks, rising above their trials--they was being recognized for their efforts. A very slight smile crossed the female's lips, this being what Tengoku would catch when he glanced at her for her reaction. While under such circumstances, she'd been the one to speak up usually, but taking a metaphorical step forward, her brother would make a request of the Hokage. She'd look at him as he spoke, and her smile only grew a bit more. When he finished, she'd simply turn towards Nyguyen, nodding to show she was on the same page as her brother, and had nothing else to really add.

Nyguyen listened with patience as Tengoku expressed the twins desire to be Tracker-Nin. He listened to their reasons and when Masaru's name came up he found that rather curious. Masaru had been in the Earth Country as of late and the things that Nyguyen was hearing was not all too comforting. He'd set that aside for the moment though. He had read their files and concurred with their self-assessment. If Tracker-Nin was what they wanted to be then Tracker-Nin was what he would make them.

"Very well....as Tracker-Nin you will be under the Justice Department which oversees escapes, apprehensions, and other targets. You will report to the Director of Investigations and Prosecutions who will be named shortly. If there is nothing else then you can see yourselves out. Great work and good luck!"

Nyguyen would then turn his attention back to his paper work.


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Tengoku would resist the urge to swallow or shuffle his feet. His fingers tightening behind his back as he took a deep breath. He was making requests after just having been granted a promotion. Demands really. He was unsure of just how this would go. He knew his sister and he were made up of quality stuff now but even now they both had come in with recent injuries suggesting they weren't as professional as they thought. Still he stood his ground and was rewarded when the Hokage agreed to put them both under the justice department. The tips of Tengoku's lips turned upwards as he couldn't help but smile just a little. He had stood his ground and asked for something and he actually got it. He was practically beaming with excitement. Even as they were excused it took him a second before he followed the dismissal and he would blink in surprise before bowing his head. He would hold it a moment before turning and opening the door for his sister. As they stepped into the hall they passed the guard the two would make eye contact and Tengoku couldn't help but smirk a little. He was a Jounin now and he was proud of it.

Still he would remain quiet while they walked to the elevator. Simply smiling as they walked until they were inside and the doors closed. He would finally let out a breath before losing his composure and picking his sister up in a bear hug around her arms as he spun her around twice before setting her down. "This is great! Higher pay and we joined the justice department. We're like super hero's now! I am gonna take some pocket money and go buy some new clothes and oh! We should get matching masks and new gear and everything! Dude...dude! I'm going to start wearing a suit I think when I'm not training or on a mission. Like a three piece suit....Ahh! I could wear a pocket watch!" The doors would open as they reached the lobby and he practically skipped out of the doors before waving to his sister and at virtually inhuman speeds tore off out the lobby and towards the market. Totally forgetting he needed to stop at home to get into the stash of monies in order to actually pay for anything. Buuut he would eventually figure it out.

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