>>45162988
The exotic adventures of Kon, diplomat of the Leaf continue.

So it's not really important, but I just realized that Gaara and Konohamaru are currently the same age.

I thought that was kind of funny.

>>45163054
That is a funny though... Wonder what his dad's face looked like

>>45163054
That is kind of funny. They should wind up being paired off in the next chunin exams so we can be the cool big bro figure and give Konohamaru advice on how to fight him.

>>45163103
Konahamaru is a chunin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxNCOajIvEM&list=PL4C928EAF7AA5B906&index=3

The next morning, you and Akatsuchi make your way downstairs and quickly eat breakfast with the others. In short order, you're all at the Cloud Village gate, being seen off by Darui.

"Don't worry about the boat." Darui tells the Stone ninja. "We'll take care of it and bring it back to the Land of Hot Springs for you. It's the least we could do."

"Well, thanks!" Akatsuchi replies. "I wasn't a big fan of sailing, anyway."

Darui turns to Choji. "The Raikage has put you down as one of our primary coordinators with the Leaf, so if we do a joint mission, your Hokage should let you be one of the first ones to know about it."

"Alright!" Choji extends his hand to Darui, who shakes it with his own. "Thanks for everything."

"Heh. Sorry, but I'm not really helping you out all that much." Darui chuckles lightly. "You've got your work cut out for you, you know. Karui's as rough as they come."

"I know, but I'll give it everything I've got!" Choji responds. "After all, I'm already falling way behind my teammates on that front."

Shikamaru scoffs at Choji's comment and looks away, while Ino blushes and shoots a glance at Haku, who just gives his usual calm smile in return.

You all say your farewell to the Cloud, and take your leave, headed Southwest to the Fire Country and the Hidden Leaf Village.

>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)

>B.Ask Tenten if she has a way to just get everyone to the village immediately

>C.Practice something as you travel

>D.Make the trip in silence

>E.Other

>>45163146
Oh yeah, you're right. I forgot he passed during the timeskip. Darn.

>>45163162
>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)
So Choji's relationship with Karui is going well, then?

>>45163162
>>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)
Choji
>>45163195
This, essentially.

>>45163162
>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)
"Hey Ten-ten. Whaddya think of the scythe?"

>>45163162
Ask tenten to help us practice mud jutsu, for mud clones

>>45163195
Holy shit, their relationship is already better developed than in the manga.

>>45163162
>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)
Choji and Shikamaru

>>45163162
>>C.Practice something as you travel
There was a huge list of stuff we wanted to practice wasn't there. i say we ask 10/10 for a blade to practice high frequency weapons with.

>>45163162
>C
If 10/10 can help us with earth release the Mud Clones could be a great idea, after we tease about choji and shikamaru in a friendly way

>>45163243
>>45163361
Hold on guys, Tenten can't even use Earth Release

Are you guys getting confused

>>45163421
See, that there was a test, and youuu passed~!

>>45163162
>A.Talk to someone as you go (Specify)
Team 10 in general. It's been too long since we've hung out with those guys.

>>45163421
I still think practicing High Frequency weapons is a good idea...10/10 like weapons

>>45163421
If Kurotsuchi is still within can she help? If not I guess ask her how she is and a little friendly chatting and teasing to the boys. Maybe ask shikamaru if he wants to come to the mist with us?

We should ask Ten-ten to make this weapon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhYkFFolrM

>>45163195
>>45163220
>>45163266

You decide to hit up Choji in conversation. You can't help but be a bit curious as to his situation.

"So things are going well with Karui, huh?" you ask, as you pull up next to Choji and Shikamaru. "How exactly did you manage that?"

"Well I wouldn't necessarily say that..." Choji responds, rubbing his nose nervously. "I met her a few times since we started coming to the Cloud for diplomatic missions, and I think I gave a pretty good impression somehow. Plus after the ordeal with Sasori, I think she might even have a high opinion of me. I really like her, so I'm just gonna go for it! All or nothing! I don't think I can afford to dance around it like Shikamaru with Temari."

"Would you stop bringing that up?" Shikamaru replies, annoyed. "Why does everybody keep doing that? Do they seriously get that impression?"

"Everybody but you two." Choji laughs. "You guys can try to deny it, but we all know what's coming."

"Whatever." Shikamaru grumbles. "Why's everything gotta be such a drag?"

"Ino is just set, though." Choji goes on. "She's got Haku around her finger. I don't think they're actually dating, though. She's playing the long game. I think she doesn't want to make Haku uncomfortable."

"I almost don't believe it." Shikamaru adds. "But Ino's actually showing restraint with a guy. It's impressive. I guess you're not the only one who's matured, Choji."

>A.Say something else

>B.Talk to someone else

>C.Practice something

>D.Just travel

>E.Other

>>45163724
What is that, some sort of tessai/tonfa/gatling rocket launcher?

>>45163726
>D.Just travel

>>45163726
>>B.Talk to someone else
10/10 Kurotsuchi

>>45163726
>A. Ha! Wish I was as focused as you two. I'm completely lost on these matters!

>>45163726
"Seems like everyone but me has a girl lined up." Keep joking around with them.

>>45163726
>>D.Just travel

>>45163726
>>B.Talk to someone else
Kurotsuchi and Deikida. Might as well make the most of it while we're out here.

>>45163726
>C.Practice something
High Frequency Weapons

>>45163726
>E. Do nothing. Say nothing. Hitting on one in front of the other will end in flames and lava and explosions.

>C
Mud clones with Kurotsuchi, tenten can try too. See if she has a chakra nature

>>45163902
>>45163726
+1

>>45163906
Eh fuck it, support this.

>>45163726
>B.Talk to someone else
Kurotsuchi

>>45163726
>>45163906
Lets get 10/10 to puff us some swords we can use. Well be like good old Jake in no time.

Talk to kurotsuchi, we can 10/10 when we are home. Kurotsuchi time while we can. Plus help us with earth release

>>45163726
>>45163813
Supporting.

>>45163726
>>C.Practice something
Try to make spheres of Impact Chakra.

>>45163807
>>45163902
>>45164047

That little conversation has given you a bit to think about.

"Looks like you guys have it all figured out." you comment. "Meanwhile, I'm completely lost."

You decide to move on for now.

You move up to Kurotsuchi Tenten, and Deikida. The three girls seem to have hit it off pretty well over the course of this trip, and they're currently chatting among themselves.

"Well, look who it is." Deikida says, as she turns her head to face you. "After this whole trip, I'd say we have plenty of evidence of you being quite impressive. You've outstripped all of us for sure!"

"Yet Kon still seeks to improve himself even now, I'm sure." Kurotsuchi adds. "Apparently he had Han and Roshi teach him the rest of the basic elements. Is there any end to your ambition, Kon?"

The girls giggle a bit.

"So Kon, you thought about that offer of mine?" Tenten asks. "You could get a pretty sweet weapon out of it."

>A.I'm interested

>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu

>C.Say something else

>D.Other

>>45163902
>>45163726
Supporting

>>45164285
>>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu
"Speaking of ambition."

>>45164285
>"So Kon, you thought about that offer of mine?"
I've honestly forgotten what the offer was. Anons with non-shitty memory, help.

>>45164285
>A.I'm interested
>C.Say something else
"You got any particular ideas?"

>>45164285
>A.I'm interested
>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu

>>45164332
She offered to build us a good weapon at a discount.

>>45164285
>A
Im interested

>>45164285
Offer?

Also
>C. Why Tenten, I'm not so loose as to be bribed with simple hints of a fancy new weapon. It'll have to be two.

>>45164285
>A.I'm interested

>>45164285
>A.I'm interested
>>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu

>>45164285
>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu
Yeah, let's if we can learn some Earth techniques.

>>45164334

Seconding and also ask about Earth jutsu

>>45164285
>A
I'd love something thanks

>B
Mud clones show me the way, get tenten in on it to see if she can learn

As for my ambition, oh you have no idea.

>>45164285
>>A.I'm interested
Okay. We are in need of a decent blade, seeing as we broke the last one.
That we looted from our first mission out of the village.
...I'm sad now.
>>B.Tell Kurotsuchi/Deikida that you want to learn Earth jutsu

>>45164285
>>A.I'm interested

>>45164434
>B
Mud clones for utility reasons and some more playful fun, monkey fun

>>45164302
>>45164334
>>45164351
>>45164364
>>45164387
>>45164394
>>45164399
>>45164406
>>45164434

You could use a replacement weapon, now that you've obliterated yours.

"I'm interested." you respond. "A weapon that I could actually make full use of would probably be a big help. You have any ideas, Tenten."

"We can talk that over later." Tenten replies. "When you come by the shop to make the actual order."

With that, you turn to Kurotsuchi and Deikida.

"As for my ambition." you start. "Do you guys think you can help me learn some Earth jutsu?"

"I don't see why not." Deikida answers. "But damn, do you just want to learn every jutsu or what? How much do you really need to know?"

"An unquenchable thirst, it seems." Kurotsuchi adds. The girls all giggle again.

"Well, he was trained by Kakashi." Tenten says. "Maybe he wants one thousand jutsu of his own?"

"Well, I don't know if we can teach you that many." Kurotsuchi goes on. "But we'll do what we can."

Later on, the group stops for the evening. You take this opportunity to train.

"So, Kon." Deikida begins. "What Earth jutsu exactly did you want to know?"

>A.Mud Clones

>B.Something else (Write-in)

>C.Actually, I want to practice something other than Earth jutsu

>D.Other

>>45164662
>A.Mud Clones

Should be a good one to start with given that we're finding Mud easier to work with, once we master that it'll be a good stepping off point for figuring out hard earth jutsu

>>45164662

>A.Mud Clones

Head hunter

Anything I can do to throw up a wall that won't cave to fire

>>45164662
>B.Something else
Earth Dragon Bullet

>>45164662
>A.Mud Clones

>>45164662
>>A.Mud Clones
Havn't you people noticed what we're up against? A ninja needs all the tricks they can get.

>>45164662
>B. I dunno. Maybe a wall. That'd be nice. Blocking attacks with my Impact chakra is really a drain on the reserves, and making an earth wall sounds simple enough to start.

>>45164662
>A
For utility and basics, plus some fun.

Once we master the use we can learn the flying jutsu because that's earth and impact may actually help us in that regard

As for ambition hey I just wanna have fun

>>45164662
>B.Something else (Write-in)
Underworld Swamp. It's a great mobility-denial jutsu, would go well with our fighting style.

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>>45164662
Rock Armour:This technique makes earth-chakra flow through the body, absorbing the properties of stone around the user to form a skin-deep armour that is transparent and is only visible when light reflects off it. Despite encasing the user's body, the armour has no apparent affect on the user's speed or agility.

>>45164759
If we want the flying jutsu we need to focus on Earth chakra flow techniques, then. Earth is the element that has the most dramatic effects when used with chakra flow, it lets you manipulate the mass of the thing you're infusing. That's how Onoki's flight technique works, he's so good at manipulating mass that he can create artificial gravity fields. So once we have a bit more understanding of Earth, we can incorporate it into our attempts at chakra flow to make Impact vibroblades, and practice both techniques together.

>>45164662
>B Double Suicide Decapitation
Or Something something fish(always forget the name of that one) the swim through earth technique.

>>45164662
Can we combine the Impact chakra with Earth Jutsu to where we can like, make forms out of rocks in the ground?

>>45164662
>>45164766
Hell yes to this. If this is an option it's gold.

>>45164662
>B.Something else (Write-in)
Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall
>The user creates a solid wall of earth as a form of defence. Chakra is either converted to earth within the body and then spat out to form the wall or the user can manipulate pre-existing earth to form the wall. The earth then instantly rises up and takes form. The barrier itself is also coated with chakra, making its strength incomparable to that of a normal mud wall.

>>45164766
voting for this

Hey

Hey guys

How about we learn a simple Earth Jutsu when we're still shit at Earth Style

>>45164697
>>45164699
>>45164726
>>45164740
>>45164759

There are plenty of things you want to learn, but it's best to start with the basics.

"Let's start with Mud Clones." you suggest. "I'm having trouble manipulating stone, and you said mud may be a bit easier. Once I get this down, we'll see if I can move on to something more difficult."

"Makes sense." Deikida responds. "I do it one handed, so that would probably be too tough for you. Just follow Kurotsuchi's lead, and I'll give you tips where I can."

You start working with Kurotsuchi and Deikida, trying to manipulate mud into clones. For the first evening, you keep forming mud into a rough person shape, but they always fall apart. While you find mud a bit easier to work with than regular earth, it's still quite a challenge.

Over the course of a few days, you practice making mud clones every time you stop. It takes a whole lot of practice, but you eventually manage to form a single Mud Clone into your own shape, making it move as you wish. You probably won;t be able to form more until you're better at using Earth chakra, but you're on your way.

You still have a couple of days until you all reach the Leaf Village.

"So did you want to learn anything else, Kon?" Kurotsuchi asks. "I don't mind teaching you more."

>A.I wanted to learn another jutsu (Write-in)

>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth

>C.No thanks, I wanted to practice something else

>D.That's enough training for now

>E.Other

>>45165046
>>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth
We need to git gud

>>45165046
>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth

Foundational techniques are how I got this far this fast

>>45165046
>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth
I think at this point it would be better to lock down our competency before we expand further. To have a few jutsu we know well is more useful than a thousand we know poorly. That's why Kakashi, despite having copied so many with his Sharingan, mostly sticks with a small handful of moves he's confident with.

>>45165046
Water Release: Water Trumpet

>>45164662
Yes Tenten we wish to be like Kakashi.... (SECOND HOKAGE SAMA)
>>45165046
>>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth

>>45165046
E. talk and/or flirt with Kurotsuchi

>>45165046
>>C.No thanks, I wanted to practice something else

Mud clones using sage chakra

>>45165046
>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth
Is Underground Projection Fish a relative beginners move?

>>45165046

>>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth

Better to be great with a few jutsus then be shitty with a lot.

>>45165132
It's C rank, so I'd say so

>>45165158
Is it too advanced for us to learn safety with our current earth control?

>>45165178
Considering Kurotsuchi and Deikida are here, this is pretty much the safest place you could ever learn it

>>45165046
>Kurotsuchi asks. "I don't mind teaching you more."
For some reason the first thing this made me think of was her and Kon reenacting the Patrick Swayze pottery scene from Ghost with Kurotsuchi in Swayze's role of course

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>>45165046
>>B.I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth

>>45165225
And now I've got the song in my head. Great.

>>45165225
So we actually look like Whoopi Goldberg, and our appearance as a handsome young man is just in the imagination as she remembers her dead lover?

>>45165046
Well then, I'd like to change my vote from
>>45165132
To
A. Learn Underground Projection Fish.

>>45165225
I once saw a really weird ad based on that scene. I have no idea what it was for but for some reason, they had Skippy (the kangaroo) in Swayze's role.

>>45165077
>>45165079
>>45165095
>>45165104
>>45165132
>>45165154

While there are plenty of cool jutsu to learn, you need to build a strong foundation before anything else.

"I just wanted to practice to be better at Earth." you answer. "I can work on fancy jutsu once I don't have problems with easy ones."

"Of course." Kurotsuchi replies.

Deikida decides to leave you mostly to Kurotsuchi, and at Kurotsuchi's continued instruction, you spend the rest of your travel working on manipulating Earth chakra. It's tough, but with their help, you start to get a better grasp. By the night before you arrive at the Leaf, you can make several more mud clones at once, and you feel a lot more confident about using Earth jutsu.

After exhausting yourself for the night, you take a seat. Kurotsuchi scoots up next to you.

"You know, I had a whole lot of respect for you Kon, but even moreso now." Kurotsuchi starts. "From what I heard, your father had difficulty with Earth chakra. By a twist of fate, he just didn't inherit the nature he needed for his family's kekkei genkai. I can relate. Growing up, I always hoped I could use the Dust kekkei tota like my grandfather, but I found that I had no skill for Wind Release, no matter how I practiced. I was depressed for a long time, but at least I have Lava. I can't imagine what it must have been like for Katsuo. And here you are overcoming the deficiency your father struggled with for years. I couldn't even try to use Wind like this."

>A.I could help you learn Wind

>B.I don't think it's as big a deal as you're making it out to be

>C.I never thought about it like that

>D.Say something else

>E.Other

Errand time

Back in a bit

>>45165552
>>A.I could help you learn Wind

/wink

>>45165552
>A.I could help you learn Wind
"I mean if I could get Earth down, you get can get Wind down no problem with some committed training. Don't sell yourself short."

>>45165552
>A.I could help you learn Wind
Also it wasn't as tough for me as it was for my father. After all I got a totally new kekkei genkai.

>>45165552
>>C.I never thought about it like that
>>A.I could help you learn Wind
But didn't your Grandfather learn to do Dust Release. He wasn't 'born' with it, he was just good with the elements that it requires?

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>>45165552
>>A.I could help you learn Wind

>>45165575
Pic and filename related.

>>45165552
>>A.I could help you learn Wind
That's strange. There's only one choice in this poll.

>>45165552
>>A.I could help you learn Wind
>C.I never thought about it like that

>>45165552
>C
>A
>D
You'll do great, I wish I could have seen you in battle, but it's been great seeing you regardless. You visiting the chunin exams?

>>45165552
>>A.I could help you learn Wind
>>B.I don't think it's as big a deal as you're making it out to be

>>45165552
>A.I could help you learn Wind
>E. To be honest, I'm really only learning these natures on a whim. I'm actually running out of excersizes to improve my chakra control in general. I might just take up full blown medical jutsu on a lark if refining my kekkei genkai doesn't pan out.

>>45165552
>E. "I can show you one of the fundamentals."
>Take forehead protector off.
>Close eyes in concentration.
>Blow upward to move our bangs.

>>45165552
>B.I don't think it's as big a deal as you're making it out to be
>D.Say something else
"I think there's just as much value to be had in working around a flaw as in overcoming it. It takes strength to accept what you can do and see it for what it's worth instead of agonizing over what you can't. If my father had learned that his life would have taken a completely different course. Honestly, I think the path you've taken with your development is more impressive than what I'm doing."

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>>45165650

dat filename though.

>>45165719

We actually have basic medical jutsu capability, we just haven't done any of the advanced stuff yet.

>>45165773
That's what I mean.

>>45165773
From what I recall, we learned just up to the point where Tsunade's techniques slow down your development in other areas due to so much of your chakra being focused on refining them. So no Yin Seal, Creation Rebirth, or Strength of a Hundred, but Kon's still a fairly skilled healer. Nothing exceptional, but more than just basic competency.

>>45165552
>A.I could help you learn Wind

>>45165552
supporting this >>45165737
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>A.I could help you learn Wind

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>>45165624
The "kekkei" means bloodline. It's still a genetic ability. Onoki was just lucky enough to have someone to learn from that had it before him, instead of potentially never figuring it out on his own. On that note, Mu must have been quite something to work Dust out by himself.

>>45166124
Well Mu was a Kage. Most Kage's are pretty impressive. Take the kazekage's for instance, or the first and second hokage's

>>45166124
Mu was pretty badass. He could fly around completely invisible, only breaking cloak to shoot disintegration beams, and if you did somehow manage to hit him he'd just divide mitotically and escape in his new body to heal while you assumed the corpse was really him. There's a reason he's the Tsuchikage that Kabuto decided to revive. We know he had access to the rest, Orochimaru had DNA samples of every Kage to ever live. Mu was just that awesome that summoning any of the others was redundant and a waste of chakra.

>>45166183
>>45166226
On which note, if all that still happens we need to stay the hell away from Gengetsu. He would roflstomp us so hard without even trying.

>>45166275
We are the reincarnation of the second Hokage. We need not fear some wannabe mummy bastard.

>>45166275
Actually, we have a pretty good chance against him. His clam's genjutsu isn't a classical illusion, it just makes it impossible to tell where he is using normal senses. Our senjutsu should see through it, and then we can take the clam out with a Heavenly Lance. Then we just have to deal with his water attacks and Steam Boy, and given our own ability to exert high pressures we should be okay at countering his.

>>45166317
Gengetsu was the Second Mizukage, Mu is the mummy-man. And we better not be Tobirama's reincarnation. I'm still holding out for being in the Asura lineage.

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>>45165845
>>45166012

You think over what Kurotsuchi said. To you it didn't seem like such an endeavor, but she's right.

"I never thought about it like that." you start. "You know, I could help you learn Wind. If I could learn Earth this well, then I'm sure you could get Wind down no problem with some committed training. I'm really just learning all the natures on a whim, so I have no doubt that someone as skilled as you could master Wind if you really put your mind to it. You shouldn't sell yourself short."

"Oh really?" Kurotsuchi mutters. She looks down for a bit before turning to you with a smile. "So you'll be traveling to the Stone exclusively to tutor me, then? That sounds wonderful. I'm really looking forward to it. You better keep that promise, you hear?"

After chatting a bit longer, you both head to sleep.

The next morning sees you all the way to the Leaf Village gates.

"I hope you don't mind us staying here for a few more days of rest." Akatsuchi says. "And I think it couldn't hurt just to visit a bit."

"And I can stay as long as I want!" Fuu yells. "Shibuki said he doesn't mind at all!"

"Yes, but that's not taking anyone in the Leaf into account." Shino replies. "You really should ask before making yourself at home."

"So who's going to report to Lord Itachi?" Tenten asks. "Should it just be the Jonin again?"

>A.That sounds good

>B.We don't need to bring (Write-in)

>C.We should also bring (Write-in)

>D.Can I not go this time?

>E.Other

>>45166470
>A.That sounds good
>E.Other
"Are we including Stone jonin, too?"

>>45166391
Oh missed that. And why don't you want to be Tobirama, the guy was a badass. He knew all the nature releases, invented hundreds of jutsu... Hell do yourself a favor and read up about the guy http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Tobirama_Senju.
But you are correct about Mu and Gengetsu. I didn't read Tiger's post correctly. I read Gengetsu as Genjutsu.

>>45166470
>>A.That sounds good

>>45166470
>>A.That sounds good
Guess we'd better report in. Starting to understand why Kakashi skives off so often.

>>45166470
>>A.That sounds good

>>45166470
>A. That sounds good.
>E. Maybe Sasuke will be there. I still need to bother him about not actually taking the Chunin exams yet.

With some hinting from laze, i think when we can we should ask kakashi for training

>>45166470
>>A.That sounds good
Yeah that's probably for the best. Unless those of you still in pleb tier chunin rank think they should get their reports to Itachi as well.

>>45166470
>E. I'll do it myself. If anyone wants to come, they are welcome, but you don't have to bother.

>>45166505
Because Tobirama was an asshole. Something like half of the Leaf's internal problems are his fault. Also his constant attempts to steal authorship for other characters' signature jutsu were really annoying, like he refuses to accept that people besides him can create cool techniques. The biggest reason not to want to be Tobirama, though, is that we want to be Hashirama's reincarnation. Then we get the Asura chakra power-up in the final arc instead of being Sakura and only having relevance by donating chakra to characters who are allowed to have agency.

>>45166470
>>C.We should also bring TenTen

>>45166593
>not liking Tobirama
Shame on you.

>>45166609
I thought TenTen was a jonin, thus her being the one to ask if we should bring non-jonin to the debriefing.

>>45166634

Nah, she hasn't been promoted yet, she left too quickly after mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique, so yes we should bring her, she'll get promoted and we'll give the report

>>45166634
She's going to be promoted soon.

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>>45166593
Asuma training then!
Lets go train at the fire temple!

>>45166698
Asuma's kinda out of it for the time being.

>>45166593
[Insert little Mexican girl here] "Something like half of the Leaf's internal problems are his fault." Half the leafs internal problems was the long going feud between the Uchiha and Senju older then him. He's the guy that set up Anbu, chunin exams, ninja school and the Uchiha police force as an olive branch. "Also his constant attempts to steal authorship for other characters' signature jutsu were really annoying, like he refuses to accept that people besides him can create cool techniques." Because he did create half the jutsu that everyone uses as "signature techniques". If you created something wouldn't you want it to be used correctly.
>>45166745
Doesn't stop him from training us. He can just sit back relax and tell us what to do.

So is Mini dead?

>>45166498
>>45166508
>>45166533
>>45166536
>>45166542
>>45166546

You can't think of any reason to bring anyone else. The five Jonin should be enough.

"That sounds good." you say. "So I guess I'll see the rest of you all later."

"Hey wait, what do I do?" Deikida asks. "I don't really have anywhere to go."

"Relax." Choji assures her. "I can help you get set up. Just follow me."

All the Chunin go their separate ways, while you, Akatsuchi, Kurotsuchi, Fuu, and Shikamaru head to the Hokage's office.

Inside, you find Itachi sitting behind his desk. It seems he was talking to Iruka Sensei about something important, as both of their faces are quite serious.

"Ah, welcome everyone." the Sixth greets you all, his face lightening a bit. "I've heard good things. I'm eager to hear your report."

"We beat all the bad guys!" Fuu shouts. "And nobody got hurt really bad! Mission Perfect Completion!"

>A.What she said

>B.Elaborate on something

>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage

>D.Ask about something

>E.Other

>>45166470
Bring the jonin from each and tenten so she can get promoted

>>45166844
>A.What she said
>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage

When is Kurotsuchi finally going to run out of patience and rape Kon

>>45166844
>>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage

>>45166844
Remind him he needs to promote tenten

>>45166844
>>A.What she said
>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage
>>45166814
Also pretty much all of the internal problems that the leaf had at the start of the series, were created by Danzo not Tobirama.

>>45166844
>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage
Ups?

>>45166879
Can't rape the willing.

>>45166881
He knows anon, calm down.

>>45166814
He's also the guy who sabotaged his brother's attempts to stop the Uchiha-Senju feud. He was the one who argued against letting Madara lead, thereby provoking his split from the village. He was the one who after Madara died desecrated his corpse and then buried him in an unmarked grave instead of showing him any respect. He was the one who isolated the Uchiha in their own district since he didn't trust them, and only gave them authority over the police force because he felt he had to make some concession for the sake of public appearances. He was the one who taught Danzo his "hard men making hard choices to get hard" philosophy, and so is indirectly responsible for everything he did. Yes, it's true that he did a lot to help the village. But he shot it in the foot, too.

As for the "keeps trying to steal responsibility for others' jutsu" thing, that was actually a joke. Kishimoto's last-minute attempts to establish Tobirama as someone who was more than just the "water jutsu guy" seemed pretty ridiculous when it came up, so I was mocking that by saying that he only claimed to invent those jutsu to sound cool. I guess my sarcasm didn't come through well in text, that's my fault for not realizing that.

>>45166844
>A.What she said
>B.Elaborate on something
>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage

Tell him about what Kakuzu said, Madara building power. We might have war soon. Justify the Mist thing saying we can swing taking the Sanbi as not really trusting the Mist with such a weapon given how tenuous things were.

>>45166844
>>B.Elaborate on something

Add pertinant details such as our slaying of Kakuzu and Hidan, Deidra suicide bombing, the giant TURTLE OF DOOM island, our new arrangement with Cloud and their stipulation that we need to convince Mist before they go full allies.

>>45166920
You're right, I'm totally freaking out about it. Good thing you told me to calm down, wouldn't want to interject something for a friend.

>>45166970
Don't be an annoying cunt, I think he meant.

>>45166844
>B.Elaborate on something
>C.Mention your deal with the Raikage
>E.Other
"I wouldn't phrase it quite that way, but she's right. We killed three Akastsuki members, captured a fourth, and prevented the abduction of the Eight-Tails jinchuriki. Unfortunately, things are only going to get harder. Before he died, Kakuzu told me that Madara was planning some big move that he was building up forces for. Furthermore, The Raikage has stated that he's unwilling to make more than token efforts towards cooperation against Akatsuki unless we can also get Mist to agree to an alliance."

>>45166922
Not even the Uchiha wanted Madara to be Hokage

>>45167001
We don't have anyone unbiased's word about that, though. The only people who've said anything about that are Madara and Tobirama. Madara says that it was because of Hashirama and Tobirama turning on him that the Uchiha didn't want him. Tobirama said that the Uchiha grew to distrust them on their own. Neither is a reliable source on it given their biases.

>>45166993
Most of that message falls on deaf ears when you deliver it like an annoying cunt.

>>45166922
To be honest the Uchiha are pretty much undeserving of all the good things that Hashirama tried to do for them. Tobirama should have destroyed every inch of Madara's being, because look how well that turned out. Alot of what Kon thinks and does is very similar to Tobirama's line of thinking, hence why I think he's the second coming of Tobirama. Danzo was just a power hungry douche. He created the Uchiha police force for many reasons, to keep an eye on them, as a concession and also because he thought it would be a good outlet for their energy's and maybe overcome their edgy douche baggary nature.

>>45167036
True.

>>45166994
I'll vote for this

>>45166870
>>45166880
>>45166908
>>45166917
>>45166926
>>45166930
>>45166994

That's about as concise a report as could be given.

"What she said." you start. "However, there are a few more points of interest."

You go on to describe the events on the turtle island, including what you were told by the Raikage, and of Kakuzu's final message. That Madara is building power. The others also give their accounts.

"Very concerning." The Hokage muses. "If this Madara truly has the power to match his name, I can only imagine what could result from him 'building his strength'. We will have to increase our efforts."

"On that note." you add. "An alliance between the villages would be extremely helpful for this purpose, but the Raikage has stated that he's unwilling to make more than token efforts towards cooperation against the Akatsuki unless we can also get the Mist to agree to an alliance."

At that, Itachi and Iruka share a glance.

"That will be quite difficult." the Sixth starts. "But I may just be able to procure some valuable information if all goes well. Thank you all for the reports. Is there anything else anyone wants to bring up?"

>A.Nothing

>B.Tenten's promotion

>C.Ask about Hidan

>D.Ask what he's talking about

>E.Bring up something else

>F.Other

>>45167223
>C.Ask about Hidan

>>45167223
>C.Ask about Hidan
We know it's unpleasant to work with a constantly screaming severed head, but would it be possible to get a Yamanaka in to mind-rip him, see if there are any useful details he knows?

>>45167223
>B.Tenten's promotion
>C.Ask about Hidan

>>45167223
>C.Ask about Hidan

and then

>B.Tenten's promotion

Be sure to mention that without her support we surely would have suffered losses in the fight

>>45167223
>>B.Tenten's promotion
>>C.Ask about Hidan

>>45167223
>B.Tenten's promotion
>C.Ask about Hidan

>>45167223
>B.Tenten's promotion
>C.Ask about Hidan

>>45167273
seconded

>>45167223
Once we are done talking about whatever we decide, stick around for a moment ask if he wants to talk in private... Something is up.

>>45167223
>>B.Tenten's promotion
>C.Ask about Hidan
>E.Bring up something else
"I'm eager in achieving relations with the mist sir."

>>45167223
>>C.Ask about Hidan

Shes already getting promoted

>>45167262
I think that would make him turn completely insane.

If Kon was Hokage, we'd hand out promotions by giving people little bricks with "PROMOTION" scribbled on them.

>>45167223
>>C.Ask about Hidan
We have no business in her promotion. Overstepping our bounds is less than wise.

>>45167426
And by "hand out", you mean "throw at them", right?

>>45167449
This.
>>45167356
Agreed.

>>45167426
>Rebuilt Uchiha manor, dead of night
>Sasuke Uchiha is sleeping peacefully
>Brick smashes through his window
>He gets up with a kunai ready and sees us as we jump off in the moonlight
>"SEE YOU TOMORROW!"

>We are Hokage for all of a week before being ousted

>>45167426
>>45167449
Kon one day loses his mind,
standson top of the hokage tower throwing impacted infused bricks at everyone

>>45167514
Probably loses his mind from blue balling so long

>>45167514
Laughing manically all the while.

Are we sure Kon 'lost' his mind?

>>45167514
>Konohamaru climbs up the watertower we've tried sticking a crude statue on
>"Uh, bro, you think maybe I should have a run at being Hoka-"
>Brick'd
>"You're my right-hand man now, lil' bro!"
>Kiba: "But I thought I was your right-hand man"
>"You're left now."

>>45167514
>You get a promotion!
>And you get a promotion!
>Promotions for everyone!
And that's how half the village got concussions.

>>45167252
>>45167262
>>45167270
>>45167273
>>45167289
>>45167290
>>45167312
>>45167314
>>45167381
>>45167401

There are a couple of things you want to bring up, the first being a simple reminder.

"Lord Itachi." you start. "I just wanted to vouch for Tenten's input on this mission. Without her help, we would surely have taken losses. She really should be promoted."

"Don't you worry about that, Kon." the Hokage responds. "The paperwork is already underway. I'm sure she will make a fine Jonin."

"One other thing." you continue. "About the Akatsuki we captured, Hidan. Can we get any information out of him? It may not be pleasant working with a screaming severed head, but I'm sure a Yamanaka could rip out something useful."

"I agree completely." the Sixth replies. "I put Inoichi on the task. He say it will take quite a bit longer than usual, but he can manage. I have faith in him."

With everything said and done, everyone begins to leave. You see Sai outside the office.

"Those of you visiting, please allow this ninja to guide you to your destination here at the Leaf." Itachi offers. "I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here."

The other ninja all start to leave.

>A.Follow them

>B.Stay here and talk

>C.Go somewhere

>D.Go meet someone

>E.Other

>>45167581
FOOL you are my right paw. I have all the appendages

>>45167609
>>B.Stay here and talk

>>45167602
>concussions
Hey, in a way, our release is self-fulfilling!

>>45167609
>>B.Stay here and talk
SSSSooooooOOOOOoooo Anything ya need help with.

>Impact Earth Art :Impact Brick Fort

>>45167609
>E. Where does the air come from, do you think? Surely a head would need the lungs to scream?

>>45167609
>>B.Stay here and talk
Current Leaf events and Extra Missions

>>45167609
>D.Go meet someone
Iruka. Is everything alright? He looked worried when we came in. Please tell us it doesn't have anything to do with Taiyaki.

>>45167661
>Lee's the only one who can challenge us for control of the village because he can make bricks manually faster than we can with jutsu

>>45167609
>>A.Follow them

>>45167669
The hell? Someone just deleted my post. What just happened?

Have to eat dinner

Back in a while

>>45167666
Why don't you tells us, Satan?

>>45167701
I did it! I think you and your posts smell!

>>45167609
>>B.Stay here and talk

>>45167609
>A.Follow them

>>45167696
God I want this to happen.
>>45167701
If your post just vanished. Give it some time, they occasionally do that.

>>45167666
Forget the air's source, I want to know what he's moving the air through. We severed his vocal cords, he shouldn't be able to make noise with them anymore.

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>>45167751

>Iruka-sensei has to pick the next class's valedictorian
>"Japanamo-san, you've shown exceptional initiative and skill. You are hereby ...prmtd- to Genin."
>Nippoi Japanamo gulps loudly as they fidget nervously.
>Iruka looks left, then right, and whispers into the kid's ear, "Run."

>>45167751
chakra- just chakra

>>45167666
>>45167751
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emi1Dunjzv8

>>45167609
Subly nod asking if we need to stay

>>45167633
>>45167649
>>45167668
>>45167726

You got a bit unsettled from before, so you stay put as all the others leave the office. Once they're gone, you go up to the Hokage's desk again, next to Iruka.

"Is something going on, Lord Itachi?" you ask. "It wouldn't have to do with Taiyaki, would it?"

The Sixth sighs, and looks to Iruka once more before answering you.

"It does, in fact." the Hokage explains. "With my sharingan, I may be able to enter Taiyaki's subconscious and communicate with the Three Tails. However, it may be dangerous. We don't know if the Three Tails may get upset and try to go on a rampage. I have faith that the seal will hold, but there may be danger to Taiyaki. But if I succeed, we may gain invaluable information. I was weighing the risks with Iruka here."

>A.That sounds way too dangerous

>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?

>C.I think it should be done. You'll be able to do it safely

>D.What do Taiyaki's parents think?

>E.Other

>>45168452
>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?

>>45168452
>>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?

>>45168452
>>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?
>D.What do Taiyaki's parents think?

If it can be done in relative safety, it almost certainly should be, but I don't think it is unreasonable to worry about the consequences to Taiyaki in the event that something goes wrong.

>>45168452
>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?
>D.What do Taiyaki's parents think?

>>45168452
>>A.That sounds way too dangerous
>>D.What do Taiyaki's parents think?

>>45168452
>>A.That sounds way too dangerous
>>B.How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?

>>45168452
>A.That sounds way too dangerous

>>45168461
>>45168472
>>45168480
>>45168507

It immediately strikes you as a dangerous idea. The Tailed Beasts are far too volatile to mess with lightly. Could there really be an outcome worth the risk?

"How do we know the Three Tails could even know anything helpful?" you ask. "It may not even be able to tell you anything."

"I didn't want to be the one to tell you this, but I suppose you have to know now." the Hokage begins. "The Three Tails was at one point sealed in a girl from this village. The Mist sealed it in her and made the seal faulty, so that once she reached the Leaf, the Tailed Beast would escape and rampage. To prevent this, the girl dived in front of an ally's attack to sacrifice herself, and cause the Three Tails to dissipate. This girl's name was Rin, and her teammate was your Sensei, Kakashi. That may help give you just a bit of insight into his mindset. I wanted to learn the truth behind this incident. Who caused it, and why? The answers could be very valuable."

You're frozen for just a moment.

"So what do Taiyaki's parents think?" you ask, turning to Iruka Sensei. "Do they agree to this?"

"Now that we need to make allies with the Mist, it may be more important than ever." Iruka says, sweat beading under his headband. "There are things we just can't learn any other way. I want the best for Taiyaki of course, but he is already a Jinchuuriki as his service to the village. This could be seen as an extension of that. I... I just have to hope nothing goes wrong. Anko hasn't been informed yet, but I think she would agree. Besides, this is Itachi we're talking about. You won't let anything go wrong, will you, Lord Sixth?"

Iruka's fists are shaking. Itachi gets up from his seat and places a hand on Iruka's shoulder. He looks far better than he did at the funeral, but you can tell he still isn't fully recovered.

"You have my word, Iruka." the Hokage assures. "No harm will come to your son as long as I draw breath."

>A.Say something

>B.Say nothing

>>45168952
>A.Say something
Kakashi should be involved if it concerns a former teammate. He has a sharingan as well right?

>>45168952
>>45168973
This also have a sealing team and Medical team on sight Also get Anko's word too.

>>45168952
>A.Say something
"I'm not the Hokage, and I'm definitely not an expert on the sharingan's capabilities. If everyone involved thinks this is something that needs to be done it's not my place to say otherwise."

"I'll be around if there's any way I can be of practical use."

>>45168952
>>A.Say something
No offense or anything Itachi, but could someone else so it? After all your not in the best condition. But whoever does it should treat it with the utmost respect. Damn I wish B was here.

>>45168952
>A.Say something
"B seems to have a good relationship with his tailed beast, maybe it would be good to ask him for assistance he probably knows more than anyone"

>>45168952
>A.Say something
"Well, that does change things, then. Given the potential benefits it could have towards negotiating with Mist, I agree that it's worth the risk. May I suggest bringing Kakashi in on the procedure, though? While he's less skilled with the genjutsu abilities of the sharingan than you are, he's still fairly adept in its use. And having someone who was also there at the time of incident may help translate the narrative into terms the creature can understand. For all we know it's non-verbal, images could be a more effective communication. That's provided you think it wouldn't cause him some distress to relive the incident like that, of course."

>>45169116
>>45168973
Activate his PTSD just after he activates his sharingan.

>>45169249
Ninja's don't get PTSD.

Note that the akatski Willie watching and if things go south we may be fighting several foes at once. But state we trust Itachi 100%

>>45168952
>A.Wow, something really needs to be done about the Mist's leadership, especially if we're to ally with them.

>>45169280
the akatski Willie watching
Kek

>>45169348
Oh and no offense meant, I just find it humorous that the Akatsuki are perverts.

>>45168973
>>45169026
>>45169040
>>45169041
>>45169079
>>45169116

You have to admit that does change things. You could get information that could help you negotiate with the Mist.

"Lord Hokage, given what you've said, I agree that the potential benefit is worth the risk." you start. "But maybe you shouldn't do it yourself. You aren't in the best condition. At the very least, you should bring Kakashi Sensei along. I think he deserves to be involved, and he may even be helpful to have around while communicating with the Tailed Beast. If it's possible, B may also be a great help. He has a better relation with his Tailed Beast than anyone. Whatever the case, be careful. Obviously have sealing and medical teams on hand."

"I've considered your point about Kakashi." Itachi replies. "I will bring up the possibility to him, but I will not make him do anything he's uncomfortable with. As for your point about B, that I did not consider. I don't know if it will be possible, but I'll contact the Raikage later. I don't intend to do the procedure for some time regardless."

The Hokage starts to leave his office, and beckons you and Iruka to follow.

"Now then, enough being serious for now." the Sixth tells you. "You should take some time to relax."

>A.Follow him

>B.Ask where he's leading you

>C.Decline, you have other matters to attend to

>D.Other

>>45169381
>>A.Follow him
"I've got a fourth monkey to train with, and some other shopping to get done but yeah. Relaxing sounds nice."

>>45169381

>A.Follow him

>B.Ask where he's leading you

>>45169381
>>B.Ask where he's leading you
I don't know or care what you, "married fathers" get up to in your spare time, but I don't swing that way Itachi.

>>45169381
>A.Follow him
Well, we kind of relaxed after the mission in Kumo, but no reason to snub Itachi. We all know the real reason he wants us to come along is because he's lonely and sees us as some weird surrogate little brother figure now that his actual brother is too awkward around him to hang out.

>>45169381
>>A.Follow him

>>45169409
>>45169411
>>45169415
>>45169439

You do have some other things you want to do, but that's no reason to turn the Hokage down. You follow him, with Iruka joining you.

"Where are we going, Lord Hokage?" you ask, as you travel down the familiar streets. "I did kind of already relax in the Cloud after the mission."

"Oh, I'm sure you'll appreciate this, Kon." the Sixth replies. "It'll be a nice surprise."

After that, the Hokage goes silent, and just leads you and Iruka. In just a short walk, you end up at a very familiar part of town. You turn the corner and see it.

It's the restaurant. Rebuilt as good as new. The three of you walk inside to find an incredible sight.

Practically everyone you know is here. All your classmates, their teachers, your allies from the Stone and Waterfall, several guests even brought their kids or parents. You have a hard time thinking of anyone you know that isn't here.

"Kon, you're back!" your hear your uncle shout from the back. "Isn't it great? The restaurant is back and better than ever! Lunch today is on the house!"

"Hell yeah!" Kiba cheers. You notice he brought his mom and sister along. "This is the best! We're gonna eat until we can't eat any more!"

Everyone seems to be having a great time.

"Make yourself at home, Kon." the Sixth tells you. "This is your home, after all."

>A.Talk to someone (Specify)

>B.Get straight to the food

>C.Other

>>45169653
>>A.Talk to someone (Specify)
Kiba and Saubro

>>45169653
Talk to Sauske the emo

>>45169653
>A.Talk to someone (Specify)
UNCLE

Wait. What does the other restaurant shop look like?

>>45169653
>A.Talk to someone (Specify)
Uncle. We just spent some time with our other family, he deserves to be acknowledged, too.

>>45169692
>>45169684
thiiiis

>>45169653
>>A.Talk to someone (Specify)
Uncle, make some jab about sauce's mum not wanting him to leave, due to the great food he makes. Then talk to Sauceman, Fang and the Dog.

>>45169653
>B.Get straight to the food

>>45169381
A. and B.

Talk to our Uncle say hi, be merry and chat with everyone, hey we are turning 18 in a few weeks, party here fools!

Otherwise enjoy ourselves chat with everyone, maybe ask sasuke and Neji how things are. After a bit go chill outside for some air, see if anyone comes to us.

>>45169653
>>A.Talk to someone (Specify)
Kiba and his family

Kinda wanna talk to everyone, uncle first though. After we eat, go to the balcony to give someone a chance to talk to us

We should summon our monkey mask bro, give him a treat, maybe even enma

Whatever we do, we need to rip on Kiba for taking lessons from a genin. "So unseemly."

>>45169653
Everyone in this room will be dead by tomorrow.

Also, I am suspecting Genjutsu bigtime. Why are my genjutsu senses tingling?

>>45169653
Uncle, Kiba and Sause in that order

>>45169684
>>45169692
>>45169700
>>45169728

Before anything else, your first course of action is obvious. You head over to see your uncle. He's carrying a tray of food in one hand, but as you approach he makes sure to use the other one to wrap it around your shoulder and draw you in, enveloping you in a half-hug.

"So I hear you beat another S rank criminal ninja!" your uncle laughs. "Boy, are you gunning for Hokage, or what? Every time I turn around, you do some new amazing thing!"

He continues laughing as he lets you go. He places the tray of food on a table. "You've got plenty of time to talk to me, you live here! Go have fun with your friends, I've got the food taken care of!"

With that, your uncle heads back to the kitchen.

You head over to your teammates, Kiba and Sasuke. Kiba's mom and sister are vigorously enjoying their meals, giving their ninja dogs a share too.

"Damn Mikoto, you got to have this guy cooking for you for two weeks?" Kiba's mom asks Sasuke's between mouthfuls. "Why couldn't I get in on this?"

"It was very kind of Keiji." Mikoto responds. "I wasn't really in the mood to cook then."

Sasuke's mom is playing with her grandson, as Shizune and Itachi sit nearby.

"So dude, how'd it go?" Kiba asks, taking a break from eating. "How much of a badass are we looking at now?"

"Beat an Akatsuki all by yourself, I hear." Sasuke adds. "You just keep pulling ahead. Nice work."

>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba

>B.Get up and talk to someone else

>C.Just eat

>D.Other

>>45169984
>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba

>>45169984
>>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba
To be fair it was the one I almost beat a few years ago so not that impressive I have the feeling he was the weakest one there.

>>45169984
Well some of us have the skill to make it past gennin its no use being jealous Sasuke. Also we don't know how far I've pulled ahead. When was the last time we fought together.

>>45170034
Voting for A in case anyone cares.

>>45169984
Tell them it was Kakuzu and a reanimated sound 4. Otherwise say we have all five releases now and can finally clone ourselves!

In a month or so I'm headed for the mist too!

Otherwise have some food and head to the balcony overlooking the hokage mountain, let someone come to us (confessions maybe)

>>45169984
>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba
"Don't worry, Sasuke, there are still a few Akatsuki left. Who knows, maybe you'll get a chance to kill the guy pretending to be your ancestor, that should be fun."

>>45169984
>>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba

>>45169984
>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba

Once we are done talking to whomever can we do the balcony thing so that someone can take the initiative and come to us? Someone may wanna say something to us in private you know

>>45169984
>A. Well, maybe if Kiba didn't have to take lessons from a genin *Prod Sasuke repeatedly* you two would be on my level.
Friendly banter.

>>45169984
>A.Talk to Sasuke and Kiba
"Even using the Sound Four's abilities on top of his elemental releases Kakuzu was kind of pathetic. I wonder if he'd ever sharpened his own skills since the day he lost to Hashirama Senju."

>>45170029
You mean the one we all almost beat and nearly lost Kiba doing so?

>>45170151
Now, now If Kon is anything he is respectful, let's say hi to Sakura, see how things are going with her and talking to sasuke? Maybe chat to our various sensei, kakashi and Tsunade

>>45170034
Well, we did sort of fight together against Pain a few weeks back. Though we had won most of our half of the fight by the time he showed up, so we didn't really get a chance for either of us to show off to the other.

>>45170215
And he's still a genin, and we're a jonin. We outrank him.

We should order him to help serve dishes with Uncle. It'll be funny.

I really hope the crater we made got turned into a memorial area, a plinth where we stood. And it now full of water and plant life, maybe a tree, representing the rise of the new generation

>>45170245
I second this, as long as it's phrased in the proper mocking kidding manner

>>45170245
Nah, Sasuke's got enough of an inferiority complex already, let's not make it any worse.

You know what would be cool, if Sasuke gets to the final round of the exams and they get us to fight him, like the bring Kon down as his closest equal. The match that should have happened all those years ago, a chance for us both to show the nation what we can do.

>>45170345
I'd think that would be unlikely. If they haven't made an exemption for him yet I doubt they'd change the terms of the test just for him. If anything they'd hamstring him with restrictions.

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You decide to joke around with them a bit.

"Well, maybe if Kiba didn't have to take lessons from a genin, you two would be on my level." you say sarcastically, poking Sasuke as you do.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm taking the Chunin Exam again next month, so you just enjoy it while you can." Sasuke rebuts.

"Anyway, the one I beat was Kakuzu, the one we all fought years ago." you explain. "He got some new abilities from Orochimaru, but it still wasn't enough to eke out a win. There are still some Akatsuki left for you guys, though. Maybe you'll get to fight the guy that claims to be your ancestor."

"If they're half as tough as Sasori was, they'll be some stubborn bastards." Kiba chimes in. "I think the glory of beating them one on one isn't worth the trouble."

You continue talking with your teammates as you eat lunch, eventually getting your fill.

>A.Talk more with your teammates

>B.Go talk to someone else

>C.Other

>>45170409
>B.Go talk to someone else
A lot of people are here, maybe see if we can find Kakashi.

From there, maybe see who ends up finding us.

>>45170409
Go talk to Sakura, see how she is going. Maybe jairiya and Tsunade ain't spoke to them in ages, I just hope Kon gets the end of the night on the balcony

>>45170409
>B.Go talk to someone else
No one in particular, just have a fun time hanging out with all the people we know and like.

>>45170431
Make an armless crack at Jiraiya.

Make time for 10/10 and kurotsuchi

>>45170409
>Kiba chimes in. "I think the glory of beating them one on one isn't worth the trouble."
>A. With Akamaru, they never will be. How big has he gotten, anyway?

>>45170443
More like tell him he missed the cloud hotsprings and the fun there

>>45170409
>A. Definitely. I literally brought in nothing but the head of one of these guys, and he's STILL going on about 'Grr I'm gonna kill you all.' Like, seriously man, what are you gonna do? Nibble me to death?"

>>45170473
OH RIGHT forgot about that.

>>45170491
We should see tsunade and ask how can a head with no lungs even talk when we see her and pervert

Can we please just have a moment so if anyone wants to approach us alone they can? Whomever they are

>>45170529
Get a secretary ninja so when can schedule appointments.

We'll be like the hokage in no time!

>>45170548
Ruling from the shadows? The real Hokage posing as the body guard of a fake? Fucking genius, have a big reveal at a summit

>>45170548
Nah, if we really want to be like the Hokage we should make her our personal doctor, too, and then eventually romance and marry her. But none of the girls we're interested in have any medical talent, so I guess we'll just have to nix that plan for now.

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You decide to get up and make your way over to other guests.

You quickly notice Kakashi Sensei sitting with Guy Sensei and Lee. Tsunade Sensei and Lord Jiraiya are also sitting nearby. The Fifth is in better shape than you last saw him, but he's still got several parts of him completely covered by bandages. You approach the group.

"This just isn't fair Kakashi." you hear Guy complaining. "Practically everyone besides my team has had their shot at Akatsuki, while we've constantly been left in the lurch. How will my students prove themselves like this? Will they continue to suffer with no recognition, passed by by their classmates?"

"I don't think you want to hope your students are put in danger, Guy." Kakashi replies. "You wouldn't want them to end up like Lord Jiraiya here."

"And I got off easy." Jiraiya butts in. "Now no one can keep me from enjoying my retirement."

"I can handle any Akatsuki, Sensei!" Lee boasts. "I'm eager for the chance to prove myself!"

They all seem to be so caught up in conversation that they haven't noticed you yet.

>A.Talk to one of them

>B.Move on to someone else

>C.Other

>Not pulling a Solomon and having a wife from every village

>>45170668
Who needs medical talent when your romance interest can just teleport you away from danger?

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>A. "Hey, Lee, you still up for some practice tomorrow? Speaking of, Tsunade, if you could be on hand for that? I'd feel better knowing you were on hand. We could really go all out then."

>>45170704
You'll get your chance, we still need a rematch after all. Give Lee and thumbs up, I know you will give me a better fight than any Akatski.

Then move along to the Balcony, maybe bring a drink, let someone take the initiative and come to us, maybe send messenger monkey to ask enma if we can visit some time for the forth monkey

>A.Talk to one of them
So you are enjoying retirement right Jiraiya, With all that free time on you hands imagine all of the things you can do. Like writing books, reading books taking long relaxing baths 'wink' 'wink'. And Lee be glad you aren't going up against the Akatsuki. You would of had a very hard time with the two I fought against.

>>45170707
Amen to that brother.

>>45170704
>A.Talk to one of them
Tell Lee that we're sure he could, but unfortunately the only remaining member of Akatsuki that we know about is able to pass through matter. He'd be great against any of the others, but against the Madara imposter...But hey, there's that shit Naruto's group, they're affiliated with Akatsuki even if they're not technically members. He has our full encouragement to kick one of their heads clean off.

>>45170813
Let's not discourage him, let Lee dream, he can do it. I have an idea, let's see if he can into natural chakra, after asking Gai sensei. We wise monkey now.

Also ask Jairiya if he would be willing to teach us our mums signature move

>>45170850
>our mums signature move
Jiraiya doesn't know it

Or even that she had one

No one knew except her

>>45170850
I just want Lee to kick Karin or Hinata's head off, is that too much to ask?

>>45170868
What do we know about how our parents fought, anyway? We know about the sort of people they are, but I can't remember any details about their skills.

>>45170882
It's a wonderful dream anon, maybe Karin but we need Sauske to kill Hinata to unlock doom eyes

>>45170850
Lee's Taijutsu kicks arse, It would be extremely difficult for him to best the Akatsuki one on one, but with friends backing him up, he's definitely dangerous. Also yes we should see if he has any aptitude with nature chakra.

Make all these comments and say we'd be keen for that spar soon. Make our way outside to be mysterious and open to those whom wanna talk to us.

How would we handle a possible team up between Naruto, Obito, and Madara?

>>45170902
He already has them, remember? They unlocked when his dad died. The only way for him to upgrade now is to get Itachi's eyes. I wonder if it's possible to just swap eyes? The narrative treats it as if it's a sacrificial process, but there's no mention of the eyes being merged or anything, just implanted. And the trigger Itachi gave for his Kotoamatsukami trap (Naruto seeing his eyes), given that it was meant for Sasuke, implies that the eyes are transferred whole and not combined. Can Sasuke and Itachi both get Eternal Mangekyos?

>>45170932
Shit brix. I kid we learn an implosion sphere and keep it going over obitos tine limit. That's 2 down

>>45170939
Yes, if they swap eyes they should both get the Mangekyos.

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You make yourself known to the group, and try to encourage Lee.

"I know you could give any Akatsuki a run for their money." you tell him. "We still need that rematch, right?"

"Indeed!" Lee shoots up. "We must have our rematch as soon as possible! Tomorrow, even!"

"A splendid idea." Guy adds. "You can prove just how much you've grown since you were both genin."

"Well, I guess I should be there to make sure you don't kill each other." Tsunade sighs. "I know you two aren't keen on holding back."

"That's just the kind of ninja they are." Kakashi muses. "Always giving one hundred percent. That's not a bad thing."

"Might as well be like that while you're young, right Guy?" Jiraiya asks.

"You know it, Lord Jiraiya!" Guy shouts, giving a thumbs up. "That's what the power of youth is all about. I can't wait to see your match tomorrow."

The day goes on, and you go around talking to everyone you know, having a good time. Eventually it gets late, and everyone heads home, with the out of villagers going to a hotel. It's just you and your uncle in the shop now.

"Well, I took quite a loss today." your uncle says. "But that's okay. Everyone had a great time. Welcome home, Kon."

You're home. You talk a bit longer with your uncle, then head upstairs. You finally spend a night in your very own bed again. It's a good feeling.

>End of Chapter 59

Sorry, I know you guys probably wanted more, but that's all I got for now. Next thread on Friday.

Twitter is @LazeQM

We need to begin long term work on Kon's ultimate technique, I'm still all for the fate/stay berserker one.

>>45170932
>Naruto
Not a serious threat. This version of Naruto has none of the force multipliers that canon Naruto has other than the Shadow Clones. And while fighting lots of Fox-enhanced clones is annoying, it's not a threat on par with the other two. His main threat will be distracting us from things Obito and Madara are doing. Use senjutsu to figure out which one is the real one and snipe it with a Heavenly Lance.

>Obito
He's a tricky one, given his phasing and teleporting. We're unlikely to be able to lock him down long enough to make him hit his limit. Best bet is to do what they did in canon and have Kakashi Kamui-warp us across to fight him in his parallel dimension. Then we can shoot any part of him that crosses over, making the precision nature of our attacks an advantage as he finds himself slowly crippled.

>Madara
Now he's a hard one. My best strategy would be to blast him apart and then somehow keep the bits from reconnecting to regenerate, but I'm not sure how to actually do that.

>>45170999
Thanks for the thread Laze was fun. Is QaA up?

>>45171029
Q&A is up any time you have a question, anon. Fire away

>>45170999
Thanks Laze for another great thread.

>>45170999
>"Well, I took quite a loss today." your uncle says. "But that's okay. Everyone had a great time. Welcome home, Kon."
Well, it shouldn't be a problem. Kon's bringing in S-rank bounty money. I think he's technically the primary supporter of the household right now. It's not an income he can maintain, but it's still kind of cool.

>>45171037
What does Kon know about his parents' skills? I can't recall if we've ever been told what their specialties were.

Great thread Laze cheers man.

Does Kurotsuchi have butterflies now we are gonna teach her and make frequent visits?

On a scale of 1-10, 1 been just friends 10 been internal sakura thoughts how much do the girls like us?

And on a similar note how is Neji doing with marriage to best Hyuga? Or even in general?

>>45171076
You know from the bingo book entry about your mom that she was at one point the greatest Wind Release user in the Leaf.

You don't know much about how your father fought, but do know that he had wind and lightning natures.

>>45171084
Sure

Somewhere between 3 and 6

Neji actually has plenty to talk about on that subject next time you see him

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>>45171037
Wait, how did our Naruto get the Shadow Clones? Those were kept in a vault.