Sima’s facial expression never changed as the girl tried to reintroduce herself. If anything, he ignored the gesture and began his business. Pulling out a scroll, he opened it up and addressed his squad. ”We have been placed on active duty again. It is unfortunate that thendown Time was cut very short however these circumstances, Time is not on our side,” he stated. ”Like before, we have been given a list of several interesting missions to select from. As a group, decide and quickly,” he he demanded as his eyes stared at Kyoko. ”Does that sound easy enough for you or is that too hard too?” he asked her. However it wasn’t a question, he was more taunting her than anything. She was in it for the long haul.

Sozui simply blinked at the two girls as they went through the introduction phase a second time around, and he wasn't quite sure if he should step in and point out where the true error was. Glancing over at Sima, his decision leaned toward saying nothing on that matter and focus on the scroll that had been pulled out, which his eyes immediately scanned over. There were a lot of potential assignments that they could go after, but with a new member to the squad there were concerns in his mind about trying anything that might prove too vital to the unification of the new nation, finding the missing leaders and stopping the Snow Shinobi from taking out this last sanctuary of hope. Then again, they weren't going to win this war by playing it safe.

"We should go after one of the two rogue shinobi. Any intel or edge we can get on the Snow Shinobi needs to be pursued immediately, and regardless of current emotions about what happened to our respective villages this Chunin might prove to be the better target for us." Sozui glanced over at Sakuya and Nakano to see what their opinions were on the choices that were before them, and he hoped that his suggestion didn't influence theirs. Sakuya had just lost a parent, and Nakano seemed to be rather skittish. If they weren't ready for something high stakes, then Sozui would back whatever choice they made. He didn't want to go after a dangerous shinobi if someone had doubts about their skills.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Nakano-san, let us check what missions to participate in then?" Sakuya said as she turned her attention to the missions available to accomplish. Sozui's explanation on what mission to take sounded like a good idea, albeit the danger would prove to be a possible concern on how they would approach such a mission. They were not likely able to assume the same stunt as before with the possibility that the Snow shinobi were already alerted of their actions. Kyoko might be able to get past to some degree, considering she has yet to be recognized by the Snow shinobi.

"I feel I would have to agree with getting a lead on this Chuunin," she finally spoke up as she looked to her teammates, "It will be definitely dangerous, considering he is hanging out in the Land of Snow. We will have to tread carefully in that case."

"On the other hand we might be able to find out how they were able to amass so much military might to simultaneously strike the various hidden villages," Sakuya added while going over the details of that particular mission.

In reply to Nara Nanami (msg # 57):

Shiroma wiped a few drops of sweat from her forehead looking at it she had never really sweat before it was different, normally the cold body temperature she had added to the cold air outside in the land of frost had always left it frozen to her body before and she would wipe away crystals of ice not liquid water.  It was an interesting new experience. She heard Nanami and turned toward the voice smiling as she sighed softly walking over to her teammate and friend. "You could say that. It was very strange learning how to channel a new form of chakra from yourself." She laughed panting softly shaking her head at the absurdity of the idea but with Nanami's knowledge of her situation she hoped that her teammate would understand.

The frost girl perked up a bit at the mention of the posters and nodded eagerly. "Of course, I would be happy to help you.  I also found out something...when you use a hiding in frost ninjutsu when there is no frost around it can be reworked to make a fog like you asked about.  The strange things you learn coming to a new land.  I just hope that it won't be too cold around people's feet since it felt perfectly comfortable to me." She shrugged slightly before holding out her hand as she started to walk with Nanami following the girl wherever she led. "Can I see one?"

If Nakano needed any confirmation about having messed up or landing on the bad side of her new squad leader, Fujii gave her just that. Though, at least Harusame-san seemed more friendly and approachable, she didn't know what to make for first impression with the other guy but at thankfully if only for Sakuya, she could be sure that not everyone in her new squad was going to give her a hard time. "That one or the other for looking for that lady seem the easiest for us. The one for the missing nin seems even way more over our heads than the other two, and the fourth seems more fitting for civilians given the situation... J-just what I think though! With what little information we have."

Kyoko stretched out her hand and pointed at the one to hunt down the Chunin on the scroll. "But since everyone agrees, maybe that is the ne. I guess..." Her hand quickly retreating back in place after the deed.

In reply to Tsuna Shiroma (msg # 66):

Nanami smiled and bounced a little "It is nice to discover ways to use a jutsu in a way they weren't designed for." She takes out one of the posters. It is neat, and cleanly written. The drawn picture of herself was moderately accurate, but a little anime-ish "Its not bad for doing so many, but it could always be better. Since we likely only have a few days before we are likely to be summoned. I figured time wasn't one my side." Nanami grinned a little "So it will be in three days.. Plenty of time to get word around and practice." She smiled and ignites her chakra scalpel for a moment "I plan to create a fighting style using an altered form of this jutsu. But the way I envision it. It will be difficult to create." The chakra scalpel fades "That we will talk about more next time we train." She laughs a little..

Her eyes glanced over her shoulder "The village is quite busy.. Today has been an interesting one." Her thoughts drifted back towards Nori and she sighed a little "Since I don't know when we will be reinstated for active duty. We should keep busy, get out there and help wherever we can, and I think it will be a lot of fun to.." Nanami smiles a bit about saying or having a chance to enjoy herself with her friends "Also I can give you a tour of the village as we post them." She can see the tall medical building from where they were "I should probably stop by the clinic. The clinic was a tough trial during my training. Many great memories there." She reminisced for a minute it brought a kind smile to her face..

She starts to walk and Shiroma followed her "Some things are changing due to the need for the expansion with the influx of people. But most of it is the same." She humms a little as they walk "Since the hospital is close by we can stop there first." They walked for a bit the hospital was a bit bigger than she recalled. Nanami shrugged as she entered. As she did a few patients were rushed past them. She walked to the bulletin board and pinned up a flyer..

The desk nurse waves at Nanami "Been a while Nanami-chan."

Nanami bowed "Likewise.. Things seem as busy as ever.."

The nurse nods "With the influx of injured ninja from the other lands it's taken quite a lot of effort and time to patch them all up." She gives Nanami a kind smile "There isn't anyway we could talk you into taking a shift?"

Nanami thinks "Maybe tomorrow, but it may have to wait until after the concert. Which if you could spread the word about. I might be more inclined to take a shift." She winks at the nurse..

The nurse chuckles "Fine, Fine.. I'll make sure everyone here knows and to spread the word. I am guessing you are off then?"

Nanami nods and looks at Shiroma "If you have any questions about the place feel free to ask." 
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He rolled the scroll up and placed it into his bag. ”It seems you all have decided to undergo a rescue mission. Go get appropriate gear for the weather conditions,” he instructed. ”Sakuya, medical supplies. Sozui, weapons of need be,”• he added before staring down at their new member. Her impression definitely tipped herself into the deep end of Sima’s unlikeable list so it was natural for his next order for her. ”And you, Food supplies and sleeping gear. Hopefully little miss Mouse here can handle that,” he smirked before looking at his watch. ”30 minutes tops, all right? There’s no time to waste with this mission. I’ll brief more about this when you all return,” he said in a softer tone before he walked away. He had his own preparations to take care of.

[New mission thread has been opened. Post there when your character decides to return.]

In reply to Nara Nanami (msg # 68):

Shiroma walked with Nanami  wondering if she should ask some of the questions she had racing about her mind.  Specifically the ones about the leadership of the village, they had so far done little to impress her with their leadership skills.  Though she supposed that the situation that they found themselves in wasn't  the easiest and she might not be in the best place to judge them on it so she kept her thoughts to herself for now as they turned into the clinic. Saying only, "With as much that needs done I doubt they can afford to keep a team down too long no matter how upset they might be with us."

As Nanami spoke with her former coworker  Shiroma watched the injured as they came in seeing the marks of dark charka on many of them and shuddering softly.   She knew the pain those wounds could cause the feeling that lasted even after they had begun to heal.  She shuddered softly rubbing at her chest where the blast had hit her.  Her mind processed through what she had felt and done to switch the chakra and turn it to her own use to spare these people the pain somehow.  However deep down she knew that they would need to be split as she was to even make it possible and that was something that she wouldn't wish on anyone.

She looked back to Nanami as she spoke to her again and then smiled softly. "I am not sure what I should ask about the clinic... my village had one much like it so it's familiar. Though yours is much larger and better equipped." She turned around slowly in a circle before looking back at Nanami, "I suppose there is one thing.  While you did your work here did you have a favorite place? A place to get away or a place to watch things you found interesting?"

In reply to Uchiha Sarada (msg # 59):

When Aria saw the young girl behind the desk hold up a finger to her, she was a little taken back. Was that how people were normally greeted when they came up to the desk? She couldn't say that she was too happy with that gesture, but she brushed it aside. Didn't this young girl look familiar? She had a feeling she had met her before. "Lord Sasuke should be expecting me. I sent word to him just a few days ago telling him of my arrival today. I'm here on behalf of ANBU. I'm afraid I'm not allowed disclose any information, but surely you know that well enough...Lady Sarada," she said. Now she remembered who this girl was. Sasuke's young daughter. The features were uncanny. "I would consider this news of great importance. However, if you wish to make me come back when Lord Sasuke is less busy to see me, than by all means, schedule me an appointment. Although, I will not be able to guarantee the imminent attack that may befall on Konohagakure."

Sarada had smirked with the apparent attitude she had been given. She placed down the tablet before leaning forward, her face not amused just like her father. The threat had been clear as day but Aria wasn’t present for the turn of events that took place this morning. ”I know the contents of her mission. It is no secret to your affairs. However there is one thing you did miss in your absence,” she paused. ”Are you threatening the Hime of the land of storms? Is that any way to threaten the princess of this land?” she raised a brow. ”My father has taken his rightful place as Lord of this land. So yes, he is fairly busy dealing with the recent attacks and all these refugees and he is denying any visitors today,” she repeated herself. ”You are not the first person to come at me with such disrespect today so let this be a warning, Ms. Miyamoto: I’ll have you exiled in a heartbeat. I don’t know what it is about today however even in these hard times, a lack of order and disrespect to superiors will not be tolerated,” she hissed under her breath. The attitude was very similar to that Nori girl from earlier. The thought ran across her head. It was a no brainer putting two and two together. ”You can see him tomorrow. And in the future, know who you are addressing before giving me attitude again, Ms. Miyamoto,” she added before walking away. The other front desk agent was utterly speechless. Sarada had been one with a temper like her mother’s and everybody knew not to get on her bad side. Taking after her father as well, it was rare to see her being quite cheerful. Her demeanor was strong and everyone knew she didn’t take crap from no one.

In reply to Tsuna Shiroma (msg # 70):

Nanami tapped her chin for a moment "Actually it's a place I would like to show you. I spent some time there even in my off hours, as they don't get many visitors.." She walked over to the desk.. The nurse nods and hits a button. A buzzer sounds from a door "And in we go.. I found being around the children helped with the stress. It is the wing for children who need constant treatment or have special requirements." She hummed lightly as they walked through the door..

She hooks Shiroma's arm "They are a little excitable so don't be surprised if we get swarmed.. " She laughs a little remembering the first time she met the kids. They swarmed her and nearly knocked her over. She learned many things about being human from the children. She got into habits of using her breaks to read to them or something along those lines. Sometimes she showed them minor uses of jutsu. Which they loved.

They stop in front of a door, another nurse nods to them "Go right in, they are all up so no need to worry about how loud they might get." Nanami laughs lightly "And in we go!"

"Nanami!" several of the kids shout as they entered..

"Hello everyone.." She giggled softly..

One of the boys laughs at Nanami "Still a kid too huh?"

Nanami gives the boy a stern look "I am a teenager. Not an adult, so I am allowed to giggle if I feel like it."

One of the young girls walks up to Shiroma and tugs on her arm "Who are you?" She asks with an inquisitive look..

Aria recognized that expression all too well. There was no doubt that this snotty little princess was Sasuke and Sakura's daughter. She had a straight face just like her father and had a 'I-don't-take-crap-from-anybody' type of attitude. It was little girls like this that got on her damn nerves. She had years on this girl and yet she was talked down to like this.
It was unbelievable. "With all due respect, Lady Hime, I believe you are the one that is threatening me. I am simply here to inform Lord Sasuke of news that he specifically requested. Obviously the safety of this land is of no importance to you as the news I do bring pertains to just that. I am sure you know as well as I do that we live in dire times and any relevant information pertaining to these events is of great importance. Don't think you know everything merely because you are Lord Sasuke's daughter. I am sure there are things that even he hides from you," she said as she pushed herself away from the counter. The arrogance this girl had was absolutely stunning. Her superior? Please. A mere title was nothing and that attitude...it annoyed her to no need end. She wanted to laugh, but she kept it to herself. She wasn't about to apologize and she certainly wasn't about to show respect to a person merely because their title changed overnight. She certainly didn't earn it despite what skills she had. Although it was bound to happen considering the current situation. Sasuke and his skills were legendary and he was the only one that was suited to take the Kage's place until he returned. There was no point in arguing with a girl like her and letting what she was saying get to her...it wasn't worth her time. "I shall take my leave. Tell Lord Sasuke whenever he is ready to hear this information, I will be here. Good day." She bowed her head towards her out of mere courtesy for those that were around her before she turned on her heel and left the building.
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She smirked as Aria bowed and walked away. Wearing an ear piece, she clicked it on as she walked away herself. ”Aria Miyamoto has checked back in, father. She has the information you requested.” she stated as she awaited for a reply. ”Yes, she was informed.” Another silence drew for a bit. ”Claims to be an Attack headed our way....No, she refused....Persistent and threatened me...I informed her however she did not like the answer....Yes, My Lord, it will be done.” She clicked it off before coming back out.

”Aria!” she called out, walking around the desk and following her. ”The Lord requests If you have this intel, hand it over. It will be delivered. If not, he said he’ll see you when he gets the time this week,” she stated. She didn’t understand why nobody understood that he simply did not want to be seen. He made it clear to them and there obviously was no exceptions as he denied wanting to see Aria as well. However knowing her father, Aria May have taken took long and he probably went and investigated for himself and got the intel he needed himself. He was impatient and would rather discover it himself as oppose to relying on someone. Whether Aria heard her or not, she did not care. Lord Sasuke would deal with the matter himself eventually.
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Aria had just been making her way away from the building before she heard a voice call out to her. She stopped in her footsteps, turning slightly to look back at the voice that had called out to her. She wanted to correct her with her lack of formality towards her, but she said nothing. It wasn't worth fixing. "It's not a matter of 'If' I have this intel. It's a matter knowing I do," she began to say as she slipped her hands into her pant pockets. "From the information I have gathered, an imminent attack is going to be befalling upon Konohagakure a lot sooner than I'm sure Lord Sasuke has anticipated. We were able to extract information from a Land of Snow shinobi who seems to work within this enemy's inner circle. Or so he claims. However, his information was very useful as two other's have also confirmed this information. As much as your father is trying to avoid bringing a fight here to these people's last safe haven, it is impossible. This village is going to become a war zone should nothing be done about it first. I believe it's better for him to get his foot in the door and bring the fight to them before they get a chance to come here." Aria turned herself completely towards Sarada with a solemn expression. "Things need to start getting in order here. If they don't, this village will be in ruins just like all the others and I'm sure that is the last thing that is wanted or needed. Tell Lord Sasuke if he wishes to work on a way of minimizing casualties and start working on a way to get ahead of our enemy, he may let me know. War is upon us, Lady Hime. The safety of these people is the top priority and I'm sure Lord Sasuke feels the same way. I am not here to cause hindrance to anyone, including you, as that was never my intention. I merely care about the safety of everyone here and taking back what is ours. I won't let these people take all that is left to everyone here. This is their home now and I intend to protect it as if it were my own." Aria bowed her head towards Sarada once more. "I will take my leave now. Lord Sasuke knows where to find me should he need me. Good day to you," she said in a polite voice as she turned on her heel and walked away.

Sarada was disappointed in the lack of proof. Her father wouldn’t take the matter lightly and neither would the council. The only thing Sarada could do was relay the message but whether they took it seriously or not was in their hands. ”I will certainly relay your message however your lack of captives and scroll orders seem to be amiss,” she stated as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a recording device, clicking it off. ”Your statement will be presented to the council as your services for this are not needed anymore,” she placed it back into her pocket. ”I’d like to inform you though that ANBU ROOT brought what Lord Sasuke needed before you did. They brought those captives you interrogated; my mother ran medical backgrounds and they turned out to be civilians caught up in the land of Snow’s schemes,” she began to explain as Aria gave her her full attention to Sarada. ”The Sharingan techniques my father used proved to be creditable as they told you false information; it was a distraction so they could attack the four capitals at once. But just like you, ANBU ROOT was unable to find any credibility or any battle plans that an attack is going to happen. Your assignment will be marked complete. But bringing a fight to the land of snow in unknown territory is not on the table for the fact that it will leave Konoha defenseless,” she finished explaining as Aria bowed her dismissal. ”When you’re ready for a new squad or not a personal assignment from the lord himself, report in,” but just before Aria completely left. ”Oh one more thing. I almost forgot. An older woman came looking for you earlier this morning. She seemed very worried as your name didn’t appear on the Kirigakure list. She said she was your mother,” she sincerely relayed the message. She almost forgotten that ordeal. She walked away and back into the building. She was taking a break as she walked up the stairs to her father’s chambers.

In reply to Uchiha Sarada (msg # 77):

By the information that Sarada had given her, Aria pressed her lips tightly together and looked away from her. So they had beaten her here. They had been fast. Then again it would make sense as to why they would seeing as how she has stopped by to help that small group of survivors along. It still baffled her as to how she could have fallen for such lies. It didn't make sense. However, when Sarada mentioned that Sakura had performed medical backgrounds on those that ANBU had brought in and found out they were being used, it then made perfect sense. "Well, it seems my mission was a complete failure. However, I'm glad the truth was able to be found out," she said before she looked back to Sarada. She didn't want to say that these enemies were pretty strategic and smarter than she gave them credit for. "While it may not be the smartest move to attack first, there has to be some kind of middle ground. We currently don't know of their plans or when they plan to strike. It could be any day or it could be any second. If ANBU was unable to find any information, these people are either going to come in here blind or they are going to play their hands just right and attack without so much as a warning. We also have to play our hands right and be prepared, but is that not hard to do when you don't know what cards your enemy has been dealt? I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they hadn't infiltrated already and are just waiting for the moment to strike. It's not impossible, is it?"

It wouldn't surprised Aria if they hadn't already made their move towards this village. They seemed to be taking each village and each capital apart so easily, leading all the survivors to here. Could that have been their plan all along? But that wouldn't make much sense, would it? There would be no reason to come here. This enemy was using their strength and intimidation to destroy villages and people's lives. They wanted people to fear them and they did that by showing their strength. They had to have a specific purpose for doing all of these things, but what was it? It was whilst she was thinking this that she heard her mention an elderly woman had been looking for her and that could have only been one person. Her mother. She hadn't given word to her in days, so she was no doubt looking for her. "Yes. It was her. Thank you for relying the message. I will be in contact as to what my next step will be. For now, I'll be on my way. Thank you." And with saying those last words, Aria walked away just as Sarada did the same.

In reply to Nara Nanami (msg # 73):

Shiroma followed Nanami into the other room hearing the buzz that told of the control on the entry and how clearly important knowing who it was going back was to the people here.  It was clear the wisdom in it especially if these children had any form of illness that hampered their immune system.  She cleared her mind of such thoughts surprised at how they came so perfectly to her since such things had always been a point she didn't think of before and often was cause unprepared in training tests that needed such measures.

Shiroma chuckled. "I promise not to turn any of them into blocks of ice, but not promises on a bit of frostbite." Her tone was clearly teasing and playful not really having any intention of causing the children any harm at all. Though in the past such mistakes had happened when she was surprised but only when she was much younger and not in control of her frost.

As they walked into the children's ward Shiroma smiled at the interaction between the children and Nanami as she was clearly someone they cared for very much. She felt the warm touch of a hand on her own as Nanami was defending her age and she turned to look down at the young girl that had touched her hand.  Shiroma turns and squats down to return the girls inquisitive look.  "I'm Tsuna Shiroma, a new friend of Nanami but you can call me Shiroma.  Who are you?" She smirked slightly trying to keep the deep inquisitive look the girl was giving her and returning it, though it was quickly falling apart.

The little girl looked up at the white haired girl. "I'm Akibara Una." She tilted her head slightly before she spoke again. "Aren't you a little old to be friends with a teenager like Nanami?"

Shiroma blinked and then her mask fell as she giggled sounding too the whole room like a young girl. "Why...hehe, why do you say that?"

The girl reached up grabbing a lock of the pure white hair that was down closer to her since Shiroma had squatted down next to her. "Your hair is all white.  Only old people's hair is white.  My grandpa is old and his hair is white, same with my grandma."

Shiroma giggled a bit more looking over to Nanami.  "Well thats true, I do have white hair.  But I have it because of an accident I was in when I was maybe a little older then you. It made my hair go white even though I'm actually around the same age as Nanami."

Nanami chuckled at Una's question and response. She pats Una's on her head "Not just old people have white hair.. Also her hair glimmers kind of like ice right?" She takes a soft grasp of some of Shiroma's hair "See it almost glows when in the right light." She giggles and lets the hair she had grasp fall back into place "My hair used to be as long as hers." Nanami's hair is much shorter than it used to be. Still shoulder length barely.

Una looked at Nanami and nodded in response to the questions asked about Shiroma's hair "Hmm, it does look like ice, kind of.." Una smiled slowly and looked at a few of the other kids "Old or Ice?" She asked them..

"Ice... Old.." It seemed to be a split decision..

Nanami laughs a bit "I go with ice.. Shiroma is too pretty to be old.."

The other kids nodded, mostly the boys. A few of the girls liked Shiroma's hair "It's amazing how they can ease stress and bring a smile to most people's faces."

Una makes a funny face at the other kids.. they all laugh.. Nanami smiles happily, this is what she really missed. The people, the kids and such. She had forgotten the happiness even those who have to suffer because of a condition or injury can. They were still able to smile, all of them. Something she knew she had to do as well. Nanami looked at Shiroma "If we are going to get all of the posters placed we should probably continue on our route."

She hugged Una and waved goodbye to all of the kids "We'll come back soon.." There were lots of no's and please stay from the kids, but they still had a lot of walking around to do "Maybe you can talk the head nurse into letting you hear me sing in a few days.." There  were some ooh's and ahs.. Nanami had sung for the kids many times.. She takes Shiroma's hand and starts to leave "Next up is the Flower shop that is a few blocks over.."

Shiroma smiled as the children debated her state either old or ice and  the frost ninja couldn't help but find it amusing as she listened to them and then blushed deeply from the compliment about being too pretty to be old.  She shook her head slightly before she  heard Nanami say they should be moving on if they wanted to get through the whole route.

Before leaving Shiroma walked back over to Una and knelt down holding her hands together before a small flash of white puffed out between her hands.  When she opened them there was a intricate recreation of a rose a little smaller then a real life rose but no less detailed and shone in the sun light.  "Here you are dear." She brushed Una's hair back slightly and placed the stem of the rose along one side.

The girl froze a bit as if she expected it to be cold but then gasped softly. "It doesn't even feel that cold." She giggled and moved around a bit looking at herself in the mirror.  "But will it melt?"

Shiroma stood back up shaking her head, "Well not for awhile at least.  I honestly don't know how long that will last but if you keep it cool it will help." She took Nanami's offered hand and turned to leave with her heading on out of the hospital and sighed softly. "Yes Nanami, I can see why you go there they are very dear and so full of energy even though they are all in such different conditions." She sighed softly shaking her head. "That is the type of place that we have to protect, Nanami.  We need to get stronger then we were...there was such a huge gap between us and Kotatsu and I'm sure even more so with his mentor."

Nanami nodded "We will become stronger. We are going to have to train hard to achieve the strength and jutsu that we will need to be on equal footing with him. His leader though.." She thought on it as they left the hospital. The man they encountered briefly was on Sasuke's level or maybe stronger. Who knows without having actual intel on him. She thinks back to the fort attack. Her and shiroma took out more than a hundred people in a strategic attack. If they trained more with such an attack style or similar jutsu, assaulting an island from afar wouldn't be to far out of the realms of possibilities..

"Though dealing with Kotatsu will come to pass eventually. I am sure we will have a lot more to deal with before we have to face him. I think our first big goal should be becoming chunin.   In the meantime we should train, help out, and such." They approach a building with a sign -Yamanaka Flowers-. They walk in and look around. Nanami notices the bulletin board just inside the door. She pins up a flyer.

An older woman smiles at them "Planning on holding a concert to bring up morale, huh?"

Nanami nods "Yep, and can I get one of those white lilies?"

The woman nods and hands her the lily. Nanami hands her a few coins and smiles.

She turns to Shiroma "Her you go.." Handing Shiroma the flower.. She would turn to leave. Waiting for Shiroma incase she had something she wanted to do there.

Nori has been escorting Yumi home, engaging in idle conversation with the elder woman. She found out little tidbits about her. That she was from Kirigakure, that she had three children, one of them a jonin as was evident from the visit she made to the Lord’s building, That she had been married for twenty years before her husband passed away on a mission. The way she talked of her children, she seemed to love them quite a lot. All of them bad reminded her of her late husband in both their looks and attitude. Especially her eldest daughter, Aria.

“You remind me a lot of her, you know,” she said as they walked through the village to get to her home near the end of the street.

“I do,” ” Nori replied. “How?”

“Well, she is very strong willed. She always stands up for herself and for what’s right. Sometimes she can do fhat at the wrong time and she gets herself in trouble,  but she is very persistent. And quite stubborn. She pushes herself s lot to do her best and always works hard to get stronger even though it can take a toll on her. She’s been a hard worker her whole life. She got that from her father,” Yumi explained before she looked forward. “Sometimes when I look at her, I see him. It’s a little bit good and bad in its own way, but I would not have her any other way.@

Nori smirked and nodded. “She sounds amazing. I wish I could meet her,” she said.

“Maybe you will one day, but for now..you’ll have to wait,” Yumi replied before her eyes went to the flower shop sign above her head. “I’m not sure when she’ll reutn, but litllies are her favorite. Maybe I can get some and have them ready for her when she returns.

Nori nodded. “Sort of like a welcome home present. I like it. You should do it,” she said with a smile.

Yumi smiled and nodded. “Sounds like a plan. I bet she’ll like,” she said as she opened the door to the flower shop before she turned her head and looked over at Nanami and Shiroma.

“Oh hey guys!” Nori told them both. “I didn’t know you’d be here. Are you passing out flyers for the concert already? That’s what you’re still planning, right
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Shiroma thought on the situation and the power levels of their opponents thought she tried to leave out one of those that could be considered that at least for the moment.  She would always have a hard time thinking of him as an enemy but now wasn't the time to work that out if she could help it then it never would be the time.  Following Nanami they came soon to the flower shop and Shiroma was a bit overjoyed at all the different types that were on display.  As Nanami did her thing with the bulletin board and spoke to the shop keeper Shiroma just wondered around the store letting her fingers trail lightly over the delicate flowers.

In her home land they really only had a few types of flowers most of those that could live in the cold climate were white or just the green of their base plant.  Simple heathers and mosses not the elaborate different colors and designs.  She had seen many of them before as her mother loved flowers having come from one of the warmer lands herself.  Still being in a shop that sold nothing but flowers was a treat to her.

She turned as Nanami speaks to her and then smiled slightly her hands gently cupping the Lilly looking down at it and then back up at her teammate. "Thank you Nanami...what is this for?" She knew that flowers were given for signs of many different things but she had no idea what a Lilly was for or if it even had a special meaning.

She turned with Nanami following the other girl out not really having anything more she wished to do there but  remembering where the shop was in the map she was drawing in her mind of the village.  About to leave the door opened and in walked Nori.  Shiroma looked up at the familar voice and smiled brightly  she was glad to see Nori was not as down as she had been when they had returned from their mission.  She had noticed it before when they had met up for the meeting but seeing it now when things weren't so busy Shiroma was better able to observe it now.  "Hey there Nori its good to see you thought we had lost you after the meeting. "
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Nanami tilts her head back and smiles "Remember when I was releasing you from the Genjutsu? I promised to protect and stay at your side.." She notices Nori and smiles "Lilies are flowers that usually depict, innocence, hope, love, purity.. Before we met, you had been in darkness for a long time.. So I am showing you what the light can offer." Her eyes find Nori again "Yep, I figure an hour long concert with a set of six to seven songs. I have most of them planned out, but a few are still in the writing phase." She smiled "Anyways I was giving Shiroma a tour of things while we put up the posters." Nanami smiled a bit "You are welcome to join us if you wish?"

She then looks back to Shiroma "We only have a few hours to get all of these up, before most of the stores and restaurants close." She moves to walk out of the store, she thanks the woman who was running it and bowed to the woman Nori was talking to. She holds open the door for Shiroma and Nori if they followed.

Next place was the Ramen shop. She posted a poster there and talked to the owner to spread the word. He was more then willing to "This place has been around since before Naruto was a kid. It has been upgraded a bit. The food seems to be as good if not better then before." It was hard for her not to order a to go bowl. But things would never get done if she indulged in the things she liked. She bowed to the owner and walked out "I wonder if any new shops will be built in the new districts?" She looks at her friends quizzically, and then kept walking. She hummed and sang softly as they walked. She looked forward to the concert. Nanami wasn't expecting a huge turnout.

She kept walking along the same street and they came across the sweets shop "Ah, they have some of the best chocolate in town." She walks in and greets whoever is working. First things first was she posted the poster "This place much like the Ramen shop has been around for a long time." She bought some sweets and shared them with Shiroma and Nori "Konoha is such a different place in comparison to the Hidden Sand. I do miss my mother though. Father is busy with the council stuff most likely." Her mind shifts back to her parents for a moment. She almost walks into a sign, but narrowly avoids it "Maybe deep thoughts and walking shouldn't go together." She giggles..

Nanami crossed the street to the Dango Shop.. The smell of the fresh Dango was hard to resist. There were many different types, on many different sized skewers. The coloring was amazing "Food art.. Edible art.." She spoke out loud.. The hostess of the shop smiled.. Nanami put up a poster, bowed to the hostess and continued on with the tour.

Nanami guided Shiroma and Nori to most of the stores and eateries. The barbecue stand smelled amazing.. She asked a worker at the bar/pub if they could post it up as she was too young to go into the place yet. A nice older woman happily obliged Nanami and took a poster. There seemed to be quite a racket as the pub was filled to capacity due to the influx of people that needed to drink for one reason or the other. While only ever being allowed to drink dessert saki, which had little to no alcohol. It made her feel warm. So in her mind that would be a reason to drink it. As very rarely did Nanami's parents drink, both were council to the acting Kage's, both before and after the chunin exams. She winced when she thought about the exams. Nanami grits her teeth for a moment as they moved on with the tour..

Next were the entrances to the different clans areas. The first they went by were the Senju, Akimichi, and Aburame districts. They all had gates and sometimes a guard. Though with all the new people she noted that a lot of the security around the clan area were increased by a bit "Huh, probably due to the influx of people I am guessing." She looked back at her teammates.. She shrugged and was allowed to put up a poster on the clan boards. Which were oddly empty "I was hoping they were giving tours, but apparently not at the moment.." She smiled and continued walking. They eventually covered all of the mojor clan districts. Including the district she lived in "It's got a nice bit of space, and for some reason the forest beyond the memorial stone is called Nara forest. Still haven't gotten a straight answer as to why.." She giggled at the several thoughts that went through her head.

The last few places were the library, mail center, archives, stadium, naka shrine, and just as the sun was setting the cemetery "Oddly for all of those scary stories we read about. This cemetery is almost peaceful, as it is kept spotless, the grave markers are never dirty. The caretakers I imagine really cares about how this place look." She looked at the new areas, so many were added after the chunnin exams. She prayed her uncle and Naruto would not be added to the cemetery. She sighed thinking about that.. Nanami looked down and realized she was out of posters "Well it seems I got caught up in showing Shiroma around and having fun with both you.. I ran out of posters." She says in a low voice "I guess it's a good thing, this day has been a long one, and who knows how long our suspension is going to be. We should plan to train together daily.. We can't let ourselves get rusty, as the fight to reclaim our world is just beginning.." After saying that Nanami looks at Shiroma "Do you have a place to stay?"

If Shiroma didn't she would offer one of the spare rooms in her families house. Either way she would make a proposal to them "If you guys wanted to since there is a dojo in my clans district we could train there. I was also thinking you guys if you wanted could stay over, it would make training a lot easier, and this way we could go over training plans. We all need to get stronger, faster and more versatile. I have an idea of where I want my training to go. But I will need to learn how to channel water chakra in order to do so.. Which I am not sure how to do. Maybe you can help me with this Shiroma or maybe whoever our next Jonin is. However I can work on the other skills and jutsu I need to learn in the meantime." She smiled as she headed back towards her home. If Nori and Shiroma chose to stay over they would go over their training and plans for the next day..

Nanami tilts her head in thought "Early morning training for four to six hours, then some vocal training for myself. You two could do as you wished during the three hours I plan to work on singing. Also, maybe we should help out in the construction areas or the hospital as both are in need of various types of help. Get ourselves out there and seen by everyone. It will help with the morale and such. Thoughts on the schedule? We could do this until the day of the concert. We can train in the morning. But afterwards I will be practicing and setting up the stage.. Also I am going to work on tracking down some musicians."

Nanami would agree to any changes to the schedule Shiroma and Nori might need to make.

The next day Nanami would spend the time training in her own style of Nin-Taijutsu. A variation of the taijutsu taught by her family and the academy. Even if she wasn't allowed to fight up in the front ranks. She needed to find a way to form an absolute defense style, well until she could learn the other jutsu needed to flush out the overall style that will be created. Though when Nori and Shiroma sparred she would use her Sharingan while they did.. Not to copy their styles, but to learn how they breathe when they fight. Something her father said a while back before she graduated the academy -"If you can match their breathing you can know how they will move before they do."- These words had been in her mind since her confrontation with Kotatsu. Though there was more to it then what her father had said. Then she took a breath and tried to follow Nori's breathing pattern. It was a lot harder than it looked even with the Sharingan. Which if her teammates noticed, it now had its third Tomoe. As they spared, she kept trying to mimic their breathing. Slowly it got easier. This was just the beginning of what was to be a lot of training to come. Nanami would spar without her Sharingan, she took many hits from both of her teammates. Though none of the strikes were at their full strength. It still stung a bit. After they trained Nanami used the her families bath "Your welcome to use it as well.." The bath was in a covered area outside, and looked similar to a hot spring bath. She would soak in it for a bit. After which she went out to the yard and started to practice her singing for the rest of the duration. Then she split her time between the clinic and helping the construction area. Dealing with injuries and such that were commonplace on a construction site.

The next two days went pretty much like this, until the third day.

Concert day seemed intense. She would join Nori and Shiroma for their morning training. Though she was distracted. The previous day she had asked a few ninja who knew earth jutsu to help construct a small stage, this way it wasn't using resources the village seemed to really need. It didn't take very long for a decent stone stage to be setup. She used lights and such from her clan, and a few of the local businesses chipped in and helped with the lighting. Her search for musicians was easy enough, as there were several from each of the different villages that needed something to do. She gave them the sheet music to practice with. She would also ask Nori and Shiroma if they wanted to sing the final song with her. Giving them the lyrics and a tape with the songs melody on it if they wanted to sing with her.

At the moment she was sitting in a bath thinking and hoping some people would turn out. She even sent an invitation to Lady Sakura.. Nanami didn't expect Sakura to show up with how busy she most likely was. After the bath she practiced until she needed to set up for the show. If Shiroma was able to create the fog. Nanami would give Shiroma a program and at what points in the different songs that the fog would be used. Nanami was nervous as she stood behind the stage. She could hear the murmurs of the people as they filed into the area. Her eyes glanced over to Shiroma and Nori "Well lets see how many people came.."

Nanami steps out on to the stage as the sun sets behind her. That wasn't really planned but made her entrance seem like it was synced up with the sunset. The area was packed. The Ramen and sweets store had small mobile stands setup. It was quite the site. Nanami heart raced, this was not what she expected. She looked backstage at her teammates and take a deep breath. Her first song:

First song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnU9XR7D5X0 (This is just to show what type of songs she will be singing and her vocal style.)

Nanami started her first song. She was suddenly laser focused like all the time she spent preparing suddenly washed over her, instilling a new sense of focus and time. Near the midpoint of the first song was the first point when the fog was needed. She hit the high notes quite well. The people were oohing and ahhing as she sang. The first song came to close. Nanami was breathing hard, there was a huge difference from practicing alone and singing in front of a huge crowd. Even most of the kids from the clinic were allowed out to see it. This made her happier yet.

Her next song was faster paced and about bringing one another closer and happiness. This song lasted about about five minutes. She had planned the songs out so the high vocals were in the beginning and the last two songs at the end. The middle ones were much easier on Nanami's voice. She kept going and found she didn't need to use jutsu or the like to put on a good show. She did dance and flip around the stage a bit. But nothing to showy. She focused on her songs.

The next one was a tribute to the fallen ninja that died protecting their people. This song hurt to sing, and almost brought the girl to tears. But she held her composure till the end. Nanami was breathing harder and starting to feel emotionally worn out. The crowd cheered many had tears dripping from their cheeks. But the smiles increased, as the people looked more relaxed..

The fourth song was a tribute to the Kage of all the villages. This one wasn't happy or sad. It was uplifting. Many people smiled more softly, like the hope that they all shared had increased just a little bit. The looks they all gave showed they wanted their Kage back. This was to become Nanami's primary goal. The cheers were louder and this caused Nanami to clutch her heart and almost cry.. But she didn't give into the urge..

Now the finale..

Hallelujah - Final Song - Trio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZonYCkz-Q

If they chose not to sing. She does the solo version of this song..

The crowd errupts as the song ends. Nanami smiles at Shiroma and Nori.. Usually a performer would leave at this point. But she sits down on the stage and smiles softly taking in all of the positive energy that she could. After things quieted down. She helped clean up as did many other people who stayed behind to talk to Nanami. It seemed she garnered many fans this night. There were several requests for more concerts and she was more then willing, unless she was on a mission. After most have gone. Nanami sits back down on the stage and thinks long and hard on her goals, and she needed her own ninja way. She hadn't really thought about it till now. She looked over to Shiroma and Nori "Shall we go, now that everything is taken care of?" She said with a soft and tired voice..

It didn’t take long for word to get out about Nanami’s concert idea. The idea was pitched through her daughter and Sarada had approved it as long as it didn’t break the suspension rules. They were eventually invited the next day. Sarada declined to make a presence as did her husband as they actually chose to have a sparring session over a concert. Sakura would decide to go, stepping away from her duties to enjoy the small things in life. The area that held this small concert outing was packed and it wasn’t long before she was greeted to by many but reassured them she was a civilian today, not their Lady. It wasn’t long before Nanami had started her concert and she was touched. This young girl had a musical talent other than being a skilled medical shinobi. The various songs were beautifully transitioned and heart warming that almost made Sakura cry tears of joy. Once the concert was over, she decided not to stay as she didn’t want to be bombarded as the center of attention when Nanami deserved it. However from the corner of her eyes, up on one of the tallest buildings, she noticed her husband and daughter watching from above. She hadn’t noticed them earlier but after that all exchanged glances, Sasuke and Sarada had disappeared quickly. Sakura made her way through the crowd and returned to her home back in the Uchiha Clan district where as of late had ANBU ROOT shinobi always walking around even though technically it was only Sasuke, herself, Sarada, and their other child only living there.

At hearing Nanami tell her that she was giving Shiroma a tour while she hanging up posters for the concert, Nori tilted her head slightly to the side. "Oh, so you are still going to put that concert on, huh?" she said with a small smile. "It's not too bad of an idea, though. I think after everything that's happened that having a few hours to just forget everything and just relax, would be a good thing to do. I think these refugees would really appreciate you trying to get their minds off of everything at least for a little while." She turned her head and looked over at Yumi. "You and your children may want to come, too. I think it would be nice, don't you think, Mrs. Ishikawa?" she asked with a small smile.

Yumi turned her head in the direction of Nori after having looked at some of the lilies that were in the shop before she hummed softly and gave her a small nod. "I think a concert to bring people together during a time like this is a wonderful idea, girls. I will try and come should my body permit me to. I'm not as young as I used to be," she said with a small smile. "You exaggerate, Mrs. Ishikawa. You're much younger than you make yourself out to be," Nori responded before she looked back to Nanami and Shiroma. At hearing her offer to join them, she grew silent before she looked back to Yumi. "Go on, Ms. Yamada. I'll be fine. I live just around the corner from here. I can get there safely on my own," the elder woman replied. Nori was going to open her mouth to protest, but she soon pressed her lips together and nodded. "Okay. If I don't meet you again before the concert, I will see you there. We appreciate the support you're willing to give," Nori replied as she bowed her head. "Please take care, Mrs. Ishikawa." Yumi's smiled widened and softened a little as she stared at the young girl. "You take cae as well. I will see you soon," she replied before Nori gave her another smile and walked out with the girls.

Nori followed along after Nanami with Shiroma beside her. The first place they stopped was the ramen shop for which the girl gave the owner a flyer for him to spread the word. "I've been here a few times. This place is pretty infamous for their tasty ramen and creative flavors. I heard our Kage actually ate a lot of ramen back when he was a kid," she said and once Nanami was finished talking with the owner, she bowed her head towards the man before she walked out behind her friend. She clasped her hands behind her back and followed closely behind her. "I think with the number of refugees that are currently here, they may have to extend. There are a lot more people to help with the construction of things should they choose to go that route. It may be a lot to handle, though. Especially right now since things are barely holding together as it is."

Nori continued to followed closely behind Nanami as they walked down the street. They soon came to a sweets shop where the other had placed a flyer on the window before grabbing a big of sweets. She got a piece of chocolate and took a bite out of it. "Mmm. So delicious," she said with a moan of delight as she swallowed the chocolate. "I forgot how good these chocolates were. I haven't had them in so long." She stuffed the remaining piece of chocolate and chewed on it before she swallowed it. At hearing Nanami go on about her family and how Konoha was different than from her home, she lowered her eyes softly at her friend. This must also have been a difficult time for her. Being away from her family and no longer having a home to go back to. "I'm sure you will see them soon enough, Nanami. Don't worry. You'll find them," she tried to reassure her friend.

The three of them traveled to different eateries and shops putting up posters and giving some away for the news of the concert to spread. They soon traveled to the Senju, Akimichi, and Aburame districts and she noticed things were more heavily guarded than before. It came as no surprise, though given the current situation. They were allowed in, but Nanami had left posters on the clan boards. "It doesn't really surprise me that they are doing things like this. Better to be safe than sorry, right?" she said. They went to the other districts, including that of Nanami's before making their way to the library, mail center, archives, stadium, Naka shrine, and finally, the cemetery. "Well, it is a caretakers job to keep the cemetery clean. Hopefully there won't be anymore plots to fill here anytime soon." She only hoped that that wouldn't be the case. Soon they ran out of flyers just after their last stop and Nori let out a small sigh. "I guess that's that then. I think word of the concert will get around, so I don't think you have to worry. People will come," she said. "As for our suspension, I think you might be off of it before me due to an incident back at the Lord's building earlier today. My suspension has been extended," she said with an exasperated expression. "But I don't mind. I don't think we'll be going anywhere anytime soon anyway. But you are right. I think trianing would be pretty good to do about now. I just can't step foot in any type of shinobi related building. I'm temporarily banned from them until the Hime lifts my suspension."

"However, I think it would be best if I stayed at home with my parents. We're...kind of going through a rough patch right now, but I'd be willing to come to your dojo to practice. We are going to have to get a lot tougher if we want to take these guys down..." she said before she looked off to the side, bringing her eyes up and lightly folding her arms across her chest. '...and maybe Sigmund,/ she thought silently to herself. "I can come to the dojos in the mornings and I thought of maybe going back and helping my parents with harvesting and running the market. I mean, I have to keep myself occupied while I'm on suspension so I think that's that best way to do it aside from training with you two. I think everything will turn out fine. We just have to stay focused and work hard. I think we can do it," she told them with a smile. "I know we can do it."

As promised, Nori came by the dojo and watched Nanami practice her Ninjutsu before her and Shiroma were given a chance to spar. It had been a long time since she was able to actually train like this. Not since with Rock Lee. He taught her many things and perhaps this training would allow her to brush up on what she learned. Then the two of them sparred with Nanami. After they finished training that day, the three of them soaked in the hot spring that Nanami's family owned before they all went their separate ways. That was what the next day or two consisted of aside from her working at the market and helping her parents harvest food.

Soon the day of the concert came. Nanami had managed to find a few people that would help with the construction of the stage. It wasn't entirely big, but it would do the job. There was lights, food, and most importantly, there were people. "There's a pretty good turnout. I think those flyers of yours worked," Nori said with a smile as she watched her friend prepare to go on stage. Her and Shiroma were soon given a sheet of music and was asked if they wanted to sing a song with her at the end. She wasn't entirely sure what the song was for, but it caused her to look down at it. She didn't know too much about music and she wasn't the greatest singer, but... "I guess...I could give it a try, but I won't be the best at it." Upon finishing the last minute touches and made any final changes, Nanami stepped out on stage. Nori watched as a distance as her friend began to sing a melody of different songs. Some slow. Some a little more upbeat. And the last song... Her and Shiroma stepped out on stage and stood along with her to sing that last song. It was soft and uplifting, bring everyone around them to tears.

Once the song was over and the crowd started to erupt with cheers. It was a nice change to see all those smiling faces considering the turmoil that they had all been through. This concert was a good idea. She would admit that. She stayed on stage with the two of them for a short while after it was all over. Some people came up to thank Nanami and shake her hand, telling her her singing was beautiful. Once they were all gone and there was only a scarce amount of them left, Nori sighed and crouched down beside her friend. "You look exhausted. Maybe you should go and get some rest. You've had a long day," she told her. "We can things back up tomorrow when we've all had a good rest. Would do you say?" she asked.