Chuunin Exams Opening Ceremony

As Yamato laid out a series of plausible explanations for Airi's behavior, Kit found herself nodding in agreement. There was a lot at play here. Chen had become an S-Class threat and according to the Hokage's public pronouncements, a direct threat to Konoha. That along with the pressure of hosting a successful Chuunin Exams was bound to wind someone tightly. However, she didn't think of Ryuko or herself as being the insufferable sort. Kitsuki had certainly met royalty that were condescending, uppity and outrageously disrespectful. But she couldn't see Ryuko giving off that vibe. Then again, it might have been the Carmine Hyuuga's bias or natural personality working against the Queen. Kitsuki shrugged. If she saw Airi at the party, she'd need to be a bit careful not to offend the woman. Or better yet, she might leave her to Airi who had an incredible touch when it came to the Hokages of Konoha.

Kitsuki also learned that Yamato was not very well-informed on the Ōtsutsuki. Aside from the fact that he had never met one, he acted as if the beings were myth as opposed to a real phenomenon. Kit guessed that it would make sense that he thought of them more in terms of legend. They were rare folk, especially on his side of the planet. The most notable Ōtsutsuki to come from that region was Chen.

When Ryuko responded favorably to Kitsuki's encouragement, the Princess smiled. It was one of the reasons she had looked up to the young Queen. She had an incorrigible spirit. One that could not be bent or broken. It was the kind of person she had always wanted to be as a young kunoichi and know she was standing in front of her idol, offering her support and backing. For Kitsuki, it was a dream come true.

As Ryuko continued with her wise and somber words, Kitsuki lowered her head a bit. It was a necessary truth. The power she had achieved and the inventions she had borne witness to were all products of the War. It was through the conflicts of the past age that she had grown from being a timid and shy genin to one of the preeminent powers on the planet. Whereas Airi might have tired of Ryuko's solilquys, Kitsuki could listen to them all day.

"Hear! Hear!" Kit cried in agreement.

As the conversation progressed Yamato would nod his head along with what the two of them was saying. But tho he tried to act smart Yamato wad far from it and probably never would be but he had a good head on his shoulders and knew right from wrong. The whole talk of advancing to the moon continued on for a while and tho he was not really all that sure why ryuko wished to go to the moon he would be a knowledgeable of her wishes. To be honest Yamato did not have much more insight of the topic besides what he had already spoke on so for the time being unless directly asked something would sit there and listen to the two woman speak.

Ryuko did have a point tho as she was speaking and that was war did have a big influence on the advancements in both technology and of jutsu cause in war neither side is gonna wanna say well I quite no they are gonna buckle down and try there best to win be it in more troops, be it in better technology or the creation of a new more powerful jutsu. Yamato was not a big fan of war, he would not intentionally go out and start one but he was no coward either so he would not back down and surrender for no reason as well. As they was finishing up kitsuki would suddenly say hear hear to what ryuko said so Yamato thought it was best to say something as well.

" Yip Yip"

Burittsu finally had enough free time to come see his student. Hopefully there wasn’t any resentment but he did make it the leaf under all the events. Hisha was now in his range and he could finally see the shinobi that he was willing to become in this world. Looking around it was a unique place indeed yet for now it was none of his concern, maybe a quick glance around before he departed at least a little bit to give him momentum. Sporting his usual demonic crimson colored chest plate matching colored and themed boots to go. On both his hands upon each middle finger he held two golden rings the six foot brown shinobi ventured through the building.

Okane sat back in his gilded carriage. Purple cloth with the framework being a mixture of polished redwood inlaid with golden designs of blooming thorned roses. The four horse team leading the large carriage would each be massive pure white Clydesdales. Groomed with thin fur for the heat of the island and well watered they kept a reasonable pace as despite their size and beauty they were in fact pack horses. Bred to pull this heavy Wagon. The driver was in a white and purple suit with long tails and a drivers hat to keep the sun off him. Yet he seemed to be cool even in this weather. Though his blonde hair and fair pale features defied this humidity. The man himself within the carriage had returned to his original tan from his country having returned to the sun and the sands. He was wearing some breathable white robes and a white and purple headwrap. Gilded with a golden circlet and gold hanging from his neck and ears. His glowing emerald eyes seemed to match his warm smile. His feet were bare but tones and trimmed. He wouldn't be out in public without a fresh Pedicure and manicure. His face was clean shave and well shaped with a strong jawline. 

Across from him were his guards. Not the strongest in the world but they would do if Ryuko was in attendance. Jubu Holik was the first of the two and one of Okane's main hands. He was an attractive if not smaller man who had decorated his teal hair and his face with thin leather straps and purple jewels. Almost mocking his red eyes. He was a courier by profession but could fight if needed. His purpose at the moment however limited was his sensory ability. He was remaining calm but aware of any approaching threats not hiding their signature. A pre warning system. He wore black slacks and dress shoes with a comfortable fit. A tucked in white shirt with an upturned collar and a black cloak with the stag symbol on the back for the occasion.  Next to him and also opposite Okane was his next hand. Zephyr had no clan or family name beyond that. He had grown up himself in the wilds and as such had turned out to be an excellent scout. His keen eyes and perception kept an almost bored gaze around them. Both were designed to see an incoming threat but that was about it. Zephyr was a tall and well built man who had trained as an archer but prefered to remain more casual. He wore a white tank top with a black light jacket on over it and blue jeans with steel toed boots. His silver hair unkempt but cut short.

The carriage would turn and against most idealistic conditions would turn directly into the sands. Such a heavy design would surely sink into the sands quickly. However the driver would pull one of the two levers to his left. One was the brake and the other a simple mechanism based on one of Okanes earlier designs in Suna. A sand runner. From underneath long and thick skies would emerge and push down. Lifting a significant amount of weight off the wheels and making the carriage easy to pull in the sands. Allowing it to pull right up to a few meters from the party gathered. Having no difficulty with the sand. And why would Suna ever actually falter to sand? Still the driver would pull the brake and as he did the horses would come to a stop. From the rigging in the center holding them in place it would spread apart once it was fully stopped. The top of the carriage would also split. The rigging would raise up a canvas over the horses to let them have shade while sprinkling them with water lightly in a mist and dropping down a trough to water the horses. The top of the carriage turned into a canvas over the door of the impressive feat of engineering. 

Finally the driver would hop off the carriage and move to open the door before moving to the side with a bow. The two guards would emerge first with their eyes scanning everyone present before stepping to either side. Finally Okane would emerge. A smile on his face as he calmly and gracefully moved down the gilded steps and let his feet touch sand. Ahh how long it had been. The hot grains underfoot felt familiar ever since he arrived her. Still he would walk forward as tiny gold feathers fell from him as he walked. Drifting and fading to dust as they hit the floor. He had mastered steel release a long time ago and enjoyed using it to fuel his appearance and furthering his thoughts of himself as a god. Even if his title was Sultan now.  He would walk to the area the others were in and bow his head slightly in respect. His handsome features complimenting his smile and eyes all designed to match the silk voice when he spoke. Like a soft soothing feeling on the ears. "Good eve my dear fellow world leaders. Lady Ryuko good to see you as always. And you Lady Kitsuki, I hope the time under our care treated you well. Ahh by the looks of it Lord Burritsu will be joining us as well...As for you young man I don't think we have had the pleasure. I am Okane Tsumi, I assume you have heard of me no?"

Guard sheets:

"This place sure is busy if I don't say so myself." Ghost would say to himself as he was flying over Head. The large crowds gathered outside of this place was massive. All because people wanted to get stronger and what not. Looking on he would see ninja from all walks of life here and that was pretty cool. "This is what I mean by my idea of true peace. When we all can come together as one. Unfortunately the foolishness that is the higher ups. Keeps us all down and under and that just can't be accepted." Ghost would say as he was flying on his bird. 


Ghost would be preparing for the exams himself and just wanted to meet new people. "I wonder who her could be a good ally doing the exams? But only time will tell amd boy what in the world is the Tsuchikage doing. I lost track of him some time ago."

Kitsuki couldn't help but laugh at Yamato "Yip, Yip." She wasn't sure if that's just something they did in the Far West or if he was trying to be funny but in either event she found it amusing. Soon the conversation returned to more serious matters. Ryuko wanted Kitsuki's help in training Yamato. The Princess smiled and replied. "Absolutely. I'd be happy to help you train Yamato-san." It would be good for Kir-Iwa relations if Kit were to give Yamato some pointers on how to become a better shinobi. It seemed that all the Major Nations wanted his business and Kit saw no reason as to why she shouldn't curry favor with Kishin's newest world leader.

Ryuko asked Yamato what he was good at which was a terrific staring point. Kitsuki herself had begun training a new crop of genin and she had asked them that very same question. While Kitsuki could not promise that she would be able to dedicate as much time to training Yamato as she did her new squad, she could certainly point him in the right direction on matters related to Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Kyujutsu. Judging from his build and appearance, she guessed him to be a physical fighter but appearances were usually deceiving. Kitsuki was the strongest kunoichi in the world by far but she was as petite and soft as a ballerina.

Around that time, Burritsu the former Mizukage showed up which elicited a slight bow from the Princess. "Burittsu Yuki...its great to finally meet you in person. Thank you for taking care of the village in my and Princess Arisu's absence. I owe you a great debt." Kitsuki had heard rather troubling things about the shinobi as a genin. He was wild, unpredictable and prone to violence. It had caused quite a stir among the higher-ups. When Kit had learned he had taken the position in her and Arisu's absence, she was mortified. But the fact that Kiri still stood strong while she was gone spoke volumes. The man's conduct during the battle against the Two Tails was likewise proof of his maturity. She'd thus accord him the respect he deserved.

And then, the man of the era arrived. Okane, the ruler of the Sand Village, pulled up in an ostentatious carriage. The world renown inventor was looking rather tan and he wore more jewelry now than he'd ever before. It looked as though he was seeking to renew not just the infrastructure of the Sand but its culture as well. Kit had even heard that he styled himself as the 'Sultan' now.

Kitsuki smiled at her old friend, although he may notice she was not as flustered as she once was. While she still fancied the intelligent, handsome and ever generous magnate, she no longer craved his affection with the same fervor that she once did. "Your hospitality was immaculate as always Lord Okane. Congratulations on your restoration of the Sand....I see the climate agrees with you." She said with a playful twinkle in her eye. He was about as dark as she, a surprising development for someone who was once as pale as the moon.

"I was just speaking to the new Tsuchikage and Queen Ryuko about a party that I'm having soon. It will be on a yacht not far from the island. The party will be Kage and world leaders only, past and present. I'm aiming for it to be a fun and light-hearted time. A chance for us all to kick back and relax in each other's company."

Kit knew that Okane was an adept socialite and she doubted he'd pass up the chance to have the Kage of the world eating out of his hand. Burittsu was a bit of an enigma. She hadn't spoken to him personally and from what little she knew of the man he was both troubled and rather stand-offish.

Ryuko spoke almost as if something hanging deeply in the back of her mind but Yamato did not know what it could be so he would just continue to listen to ryuko and kitsuki. After the laughter and lightheartedness faded down ryuko looked at Yamato and told him that it was time to get down to his training, she looked over and asked kitsuki if she would mind helping her train him and she was up for the job as she agreed to help train the tsuchikage. Ryuko would then ask Yamato what his skills was as knowing that would help his training to be better.

" Well I'm a mid to distance Type fighter. I use my Ninjutsu, I know wind style, earth style and magnet release. I also know Summoning jutsu. I suck at Taijutsu and genjutsu never really fitted my fighting style. But that's all I really know at the time being."

Yamato would say as he explained his skill set to Lady Ryuko and Lady kitsuki. As he was telling them that Yamato noticed a Lone ninja just wondering about and tho he could not place where he knew him from he had a feeling that he knew that ninja. Looking up into the sky for a brief moment the tsuchikage would notice a large bird flying over head but closed inspection he noticed that it was one of his own ninja ghost flying over head. He wondered what he was doing up there shouldn't he be in class finishing up the first section of the chunin exams, he hoped ghost had not already messed up and got kicked out.

It was just then that from the sand came a large very decorative carriage that had 3 people sitting inside of it. The door to the contraption would open up and a tall tan person who was wearing way to much jewelry stepped out in his fancy suit and head wrapping and made his way over to the group. He said hi to ryuko and kitsuki then introduce him self as Okane to the tsuchikage, as he asked if he had heard of him.

" So your okane ha, greetings i am the tsuchikage of stone Yamato Kazehana. I had just recently heard about you from Ryuko and kitsuki a little bit ago. It's a pleasure to officially meet you."

Yamato would say to the man who was gonna be building a tower in the land of stone, or so that was the requirement for ryuko to train the young lord tsuchikage.

Ghost would be sky high and looking around through place. One building did catch his attention and he would go investigate it. "It seems that Lord Yamato would be somewhere around here. Geez how to tell him I was dropped out of the exams." Ghost would start to laugh as he started to fly a bit more. 


Until finally he saw something well one and it was none other  than his Tsuchikage. "Found you Lord Yamato and what do we have here. It seems he made himself some new friends or whatever. I just hope he not over sharing anything."
As be said that he would zoom closer and closer to the building and then started to slow down. Ghost would slowly but surely make his way towards the group. As Ghost made it a bit closer hwr would then say to Yamato as he bow out of respect with his right hand in a prayer motion. "Lord Tsuchikage i have returned from the examination and I must say....well how did your day go?" Ghost would start to laugh as he put on his happy face to smile a bit more. Ghost would see the other people there. But it was respectful to acknowledge one's on Kage before any other.

Burittsu searched around until the sound of others became apparent; he had no reason to talk to anyone of them since they had nothing he required. Gazing at the one that called herself princess she was the first to make contact with him. In this case Burittsu ignored everyone else as he listened to the woman give a simple gesture of gratitude, one that truly awoke Burittsu. Annoyed and angered that once more he was shown a face who never once came to the aid. Yet he only chuckled in the face of the princess. The simple talk would do nothing to change what happened with their allies. In truth seeing this many people who think they had rights and claims only made him wonder how many bodies could he get away with if the chance had been given. A light chuckle escaped his breath before Burittsu glanced at the princess and gave a slight bow to the woman. Coughing a little bit before clearing his throat the Yuki was brief.

“Do your job and watch your shinobi. I kept the village intact because it was his wish and dream. You failed us when Konoha declared us traitors due to someone slipping out of your grips and invading their territory. Don’t thank me. I did it for the people. Now they don’t need me anymore, you can have them back. Goodbye so called Princess I’m off to either die in battle or come back and save my village.”

Burittsu made it clear and kept his point simple: everyone else was a nuisance who simply had their own motives while the world around them burned. Lives destroyed and they sat back enjoying the little details Burittsu laughed uncontrollably. The last thing to fall upon the ears of those who were around a maniac who had no issue with dying left them behind. Taking himself out of the equation if he did live he would see his student another time if not it would be indeed a good story to hear if they met in the afterlife. During this time Burittsu disappeared.

-Exit

Okane would smile as each of them would greet him in turn. Kitsuki didn't seem to lavish over him as she once had but that was fine. She was still a little fond of him but he assumed it was due to his new scars. She had seen him in anger and his perfect form marred by torture and had lost interest. At least that was what he assumed. Damn those aliens taking away his advantages. Still the majority of the populace still adored him and he had powerful allies. All the same Kitsuki had claimed she was one as well. He would hope so. Still she would mention the climate agreeing with him and he would smile in response to his dark tan. "Well I am originally from Suna, However previously I had taken great care with skin products to keep my pale complexion and avoided the direct sun. Having lost a great deal of my culture and heritage I have learned to embrace it instead. Still a party for world leaders sounds wonderful. You can expect me there." If nothing else he wanted to see the world state with the world leaders gathered and how unified that might allow. Or see if there was diversity present.  

Still his attention would return to the young man as he introduced himself casually. Not a royal like the others present by his speech patterns. A kage of common birth was fairly common actually. It was rare that those of royalty like the other three, Ryuko, Kitsuki and himself, would be placed into such a dangerous position. He himself was a sultan but had named someone else Kage. Still he would latch onto one part of the introduction. A Kazehana. He assumed that meant the man was connected to Suna in some way. His bloodline had been from there. Though Okane had steel release himself. His own connections to Iwagakure were thin. His father and mother had never shown signs of having the bloodline so he assumed it had skipped a generation at least. Still there was a connection both ways there. "Well met indeed lord Tsuchikage. We should talk sometime soon. A man in your position should have some chances at the best equipment one can obtain. I have a great deal to talk in the ways of trade as well. I look forward to my visit to Iwagakure in the future. I have some cousins there after all."

Ryuko would greet him as well and his green eyes would shift to her. The main source of his security and a woman capable of taking down most threats. It seemed she didn't lack in diplomacy either. She had secured the rights to build a tower in Iwagakure after all. Well he was going there to attempt to obtain the Fission technique anyway. A condition Gyo had set for being Kazekage. One that would help with his business as well. Still he would grin as she had made some progress outside of his head of security for him. "Indeed. We shall spread knowledge and education through each of the major nations. Though with the Tsuchikage's permission I will have my seal built into the tower there as well. So that I may visit each tower when needed easily." He would nod his head to her efforts before listening to the rest of the conversation regarding training. However his hand Zephyr would snap his attention upwards. As he did he would snap his fingers. The driver would push on a section of the carriage as it would give. From the side of the gilded cart a heavy crossbow and a sword would be produced. 

Even as Jubu and Zephyr armed themselves and took to either side of Okane Ryuko would take the front. Okane was slower but his emerald eyes would shift upwards to where they were looking. Though Jubu kept his eyes on the others present. A tint of gold crept up Okane's neck as his steel release started to show itself and guard his vitals. Still Ryuko would announce a demand as if she knew the individual. He would indeed land and address his Kage Yamamoto first and only. Though Ryuko would be quick to scold him while Zephyr would lower his crossbow to his side. Jubu had never actually drawn his sword. Still Okane would breath as he had held his breath for a few seconds. Having experienced his lifetimes share of hostilities. Still Burritsu would speak and laugh like a madman in a way that made him frown. All before excusing himself. Okane would consider it bad manners to take a shot at an ex world leader and doubted they would get very far if they tried....but a part of him wanted to have Zephyr put one right up his sphincter. 


"I see madness is present in this world still. It is surprising he was capable of leading a nation...One should be of sound mind I would think"

Yamato's skills seemed fairly standard for a shinobi of his years. It was a shame he wasn't all too interested in Taijutsu. Kit could have given him plenty of guidance on that subject. Fortunately, he was a Ninjutsu user which was something Kit knew quite a bit about. His affinity for Wind style was definitely something she could work with.

"I also have Wind Release and as an archer and ninjutsu specialist, I'd be happy to help train you on long-distance combat." The Kurahasa said. As the pair conversed and Okane and Buri joined them, a genin would appear in the skies. Kitsuki squinted and tensed as she noticed Okane's men forming a perimeter around him. She doubted it was an assassin but it didn't hurt to be ready. When Ryuko uttered the young man's name with familiarity, she relaxed and as he approached, she even raised an eyebrow. Shouldn't he be in the Exams? Once the truth was revealed, the Princess felt a twinge of pity for the young man. To be eliminated so early must have stung but Ryuko's words of encouragement and inspiration were sure to lift his spirits. He was obviously a bit green so it wasn't surprising he had washed out. We'll make a fine Nin of him yet.

Kit then turned her attention to Okane. The Iron Prince revealed that as a Suna native, a fine tan was his birthright. He had avoided claiming it by virtue of staying out of the sun and using certain lotions. Kit found this to be a rather strange decision on his part but she kept her opinions to herself. She was glad that he was embracing his heritage and rebuilding Suna. The people of the Wind had suffered greatly at Chen's hands but it was inspiring to see the Stag's commitment to the nation's revival. Kitsuki beamed with a smile as Okane confirmed his attendance.

Unfortunately, her exchange of pleasantries with Burritsu was not as well-received. The former Mizukage chuckled derisively at her words and she tried to smile as if to indicate she was not offended but the uncertainty remained on her face. She normally would not tolerate that kind of disrespect, but she felt as though she had no right to criticize the man. If the reasons were not clear to the group, it would certainly be after Buri's words. He laid her failures at her feet and forced her to confront them squarely. It all came back in a flood of memories. Everything just before her plague coma was hazy and difficult to recall. Up until this very moment, Kit had not confronted it squarely in her mind. But now, she had no choice. That's right.....Konoha had taken him prisoner after the incident in the West....I was going to rescue him but then..... It was a miracle Konoha had not collected his head and broken the alliance off. Kit didn't know the details but the fact that he was standing before her was a testament to the man's leadership and negotiation skills. Burritsu had risen to the occasion while she had fallen.

For the first time in years, Kitsuki felt her resolve waiver. The Princess bowed her head in shame and defeat. He's right. I'm responsible for every soul on the Isles and I wasn't there protect them. I wasn't there to protect him. And here I am more concerned about parties than my own shinobi. Kitsuki knew she had the best of intentions. She wanted to bring the Kage of the world together. She wanted to get them to know each other on a more personal and familiar level so that when the spectre of war arose, they'd see each other as more than counterparts but as friends. It was a lofty and idealistic goal, but she was committed to making that happen. But Buri's words exposed just how vain it all was. He had endured hell to keep the village standing, what right did she have to ask for his time? What right did she have to ask for anyone's?

"I....I understand." Kitsuki wanted to say more. She wanted to apologize and let him know that she'd have his back now and forever. Yet it felt futile. She had no idea what Buri meant when he said he was "off to die in battle" but she was in no mood to press. Kit fell silent as Buri walked away laughing like the mad man he was.

Okane was the first to address the disturbing outcry. He did not offer words of comfort but that was fine as Kit felt like she didn't deserve them. Kit felt the flexing of her Angel's wings within her hair. The creature was about the size of an ant but its telepathic words were clear to Kitsuki.

Oⴽⴰⵏⴻ ⵉⵙ ⵔⵉⴳⵀⵜ....ⵀⴻ'ⵙ ⴼⵔⴻⴰⴽⵉⵏ ⵛⵔⴰⵣⵢ. ⵉⵏⵙⴰⵏⴻ. ⴷoⵏ'ⵜ ⵍⵉⵙⵜⴻⵏ ⵜo ⵀⵉⵎ ⴽⵉⵜⵙⵓⴽⵉ. ⵢoⵓⵔ ⵀⴻⴰⵔⵜ ⵉⵙ ⵉⵏ ⵜⵀⴻ ⵔⵉⴳⵀⵜ pⵍⴰⵛⴻ ⴰⵏⴷ ⵜⵀⴰⵜ'ⵙ ⵡⵀⴰⵜ ⵎⴰⵜⵜⴻⵔⵙ ⵎoⵙⵜ.

"It doesn't matter. He was there for Kirigakure. I was not. I have no right to judge him." Kitsuki said out loud. She was speaking to both to everyone present and to Zizz.

It was pretty clear that ghost had the whole crowd up in arms at first, as he made his way toward the ground okane people armed the carrage. Ryuko armed her self at first ad well but after they all noticed who it was they decided to calm down a little. Once ghost had landed he approached the tsuchikage as he bowed and said that he returned from the exams, but if that was the case that meant he failed the chunin exams.

" That is a shame to hear ghost but with plenty of hard work I'm sure we can fix this once we return to the village. But before we head back I have a few things I need to do first."

Ryuko told Yamato that his skill set was pretty good and she could definitely work with it. As they was all talking the mist ninja walked right over and started being very rude to kitsuki then he left just as quickly as he had arrived.

" Don't pay him no mind kitsuki as long as you do your best its all that anyone can ask for."

As they was all speaking okane said it was well to met him, he said that they should speak some time as a man in the tsuchikage position should have the chance at the best equipment. He said that he looks forward to visiting iwa in the future as he has cousins there. Kitsuki would then comment on Yamato's ability to use wind release as that was something she could help him train in.

Yamato who had been sitting for most of all there meeting stood up and dusted his self off, the exams should be almost ready to go into the next step and he knew that they all had things to do.

" Well it was nice to meet all of you and I can not wait tell we can get to training later ryuko and kitsuki. It was good to meet you as well okane. Kitsuki, ryuko I would say we should meet back up after the exams and we can get work on the improvements. Come ghost we have stuff to do before the exams end.Aslo i can not wait for the yacht party "

After that he would wait for the answers before he would head off, he had to stay around in the exams since he was a kage and even tho his ninja was out of the exams he felt he should stick around to watch it to the end plus the party was gonna be around soon and he wanted to join in.

( attempted exit)

So many things Ghost could have said but he chose to remain quiet. True his time in the exam did not work out but it was worth it. He got to see some incredible stuff here and from the looks of it it was only going to get better. However what he withness here is a bit crazy. He gotten more information on things and people without even trying. It seems there is something mist going on in all of this. But what could one truly do with such destruction going on. Soon his Kage would tell him that there would be leaving. A simple smile would come over his face. 


As he would start would start to leave his curiosity would get the best of him. As he saw that a few of them was on the defense when he first arrived he would be sure to take note of everyone faces. To remember who was in the wrong with him. But unlike his Kage Ghost has only just gotten here and was not ready to leave and thay when he would start and turn to the woman who addressed him earlier. "Excuse me but what was that all about? I know I'm out of place to even ask but I am my Kage protection at the end of the day and I need to know if all is well with him?"

Okane would frown as Burritsu would leave them. Kitsuki seemed to have grown quiet in return to the mans comments and even defended him. He supposed it was her remaining cordial due to her training though there was obviously guilt there. He refrained from speaking at first until Burritsu was out of earshot. He wanted nothing else to do with the mad man. Provoking him would only cause issues. Likely attacks on his persons or property. Still he would listen as Kitsuki defended him and Ryuko as well as the young Tsuchikage Yamato would both offer words of comfort. She seemed so small to him now. As she had while in her coma. Still he would let his emerald eyes trace after Burritsu with a sense of anger behind them. Another ninja who thought might equaled power. With an attitude like that it would be difficult to maintain alliances. However he also seemed eager to die in battle. Some coping mechanism for something maybe? 

Either way he would nod to Yamato as he left and his eyes finally switched back to the matter at hand. His two guards were returning their weapons to the carriage where they would blend into it if one didn't know they were there. 

"I am not stranger to trauma my dear head of security. It was part of why I sought you out to begin with. However I do not believe it is our tragic history that defines us but how we choose to respond. I was kidnapped and tortured for a long time. I still would rather not share the details of it all due to the humiliation.

 That said upon my return, though it took me time to truly return to the public I immediately rebuilt what I had lost and expanded my empire. Lady Kitsuki I thought you were stronger than to bow your head because one madman fought when you could not. I know you have pride somewhere within you, do take care to display it. Actions over words. After all what is there to do when we fall but to get back up?"

He did not belittle her but he did not offer a soft approach either. He instead insisted she raise her head and act like who she was. A Fuck mothering Princess. Still he would adjust his attention to the young man who claimed to be the Tsuchikage's guard and yet wished to debate why everyone was up in arms due to his approach. 

As if he did not understand the threat from above in comparison to someone walking up. Perhaps Okane was a little on edge but...well the use of jutsu for transportation wasn't a huge issue. He simply would have landed some distance back and approached on foot. Or in his case in a carriage. He couldn't imagine the uproar if he brought his flying market city here though it was tempting. Instead he would simply smile once more and catch a moment to speak. 

"Oh young man, if you are a guard...your ward seems to be leaving without you. Perhaps it is best if you try and stay near him?"