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Naruto was happy. Tsunade had told him that all his wounds were healed enough for him to be out of bed. He stood at the window. I get to meet the others today. He thought. The door opened to reveal Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, Lee, Gaara, Neji, Hinata, and TenTen.
"Naruto, how are you feeling today?" Neji asked. Naruto turned and faced the group.
"Great, Neji! I can't wait to see the city! Baa-chan said that we have a meeting with the Consul of Velos today. I can't wait to meet him!"
"Soooo, leaving Konoha and being branded as banished doesn't bother you?" Ino said.
"Not really, my precious people are here. Besides, they chose to banished me not me banish them. You left knonha too, Ino. We are all missing nin. Besides, this place has alot to offer us, eh Choji?" Naruto said, grinning at the heavier boy. Choji nodded.
"Like what? Food?" Ino teased.
"Well, yeah, but also we could learn new techniques, make new friends, and even better yourselves. Konoha really didn't offer much of that to us, did it?" Naruto said. Ino shut her trap.
"Naruto's youth is shining today!" Rock lee shouted.
"Lee, inside voice." The group said. The door opened to reveal Tsunade and Jirayia. She looked somewhat nervous.
"We are going to meet the Consul de la Velos, Galen Abusca, today. Remember that he himself is like a Damiyo of this country. Respect and honor are due him. If anyone starts trouble, I will end it. The rookie twelve, sensis, and clan heads are the only ones besides myself and Jirayia who are attending this meeting. Most of the Consul's Guard as well as a few others will be there. Any questions?" Tsunade asked. No one mentioned anything.
"Lets go. Our escort is downstairs." Tsunade said. The group left in a two by two fashion with Naruto and Sasuke bringing up the rear. At the gate of the huge compound was a slender man and woman dressed in a black striped red tunic with black leggings. They turned to Tsunade.
"Greetings, Lady. I'm Trey. This is my comrade Janna. We are to escort you as well as see that no harm comes to you. Please follow me.",Trey said, facing towards the Consulate. The walk was quickly done with as Trey and Janna made way for the shinobi. People glanced at them curiously but no said anything. The large doors to the Consulate were ornately decorated with creatures. Tsunade customarily knocked.
The door opened to reveal a pink haired woman and a huge man.
"Hello, Lady Tsunade. This is my partner Nathaniel. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Scarlett. I will accompany you to the Consul's office. Please follow me." Scarlett said turning around. Jirayia could hardly take his eyes off her. She wore a flowing skirt with a flated top. Her breasts were not truly showing as she was in front of them. She had a well formed figure that spoke of a gypsy fighter. Soon they were at a door with seal on it. Scarlett opened the door to an argument.
"I think, Lord Consul, that tjis is the vest action. I mean, after all, women shouldn't be in charge of certain positions and this will insure we have enough money to see that our actions are met." a short fat man said. Behind a large mahogany desk sat a very well dressed, handsome man. He was slender but well defined. His piercing green blue eyes completed his light tanned skin and bright silver long hair. He wore the seal of Consulate on his right hand.
"Councilman Sennes, I refuse to sign such into law. As the Consul, which is for life, I can refuse such...but to make my point clear." Galen turned in his chair, order in hand, and threw it in a brightly burning fire. Sennes growled.
"Clear enough? Now leave and let me do my job." Galen said. Sennes stomped past the shinobi and Rania who had come behind. Rania looked at Galen with a grin. Galen walked from behind his desk with a smile on his face.
"Forgive such a display, but fools never learn. Welcome to the Consulate Imperium. I'm Galen Abusca, Consul of Velos." He said bowing graciousky. Tsunade returned the bow. The clan heads bowed as well. Galen leaned against his desk.
"Rania tells me you were forced out of your home. As a friend, I offer you a home here in Velos. As you know, we have an extensive military network but no shinobi. If you accept this offer, a seat will be granted to you on the council as well as the immunity that comes with it. As such, you would only take missions that you agree upon. From what I've been told, you had an Academy for genin to learn tge shinobi way. If you so want, a place has been made ready for you in the Academia de Velos. Any questions?" Galen said.
"Lord Consul, if we accept this offer, who would be our leader?" Hiashi asked. Galen smiled.
"Your Hokage of course. I wouldn't try to over step her authority. Velis needs all kinds of fighters, thinkers, doers. Velos a beacon for the lost. Also, Rania is over all the military so that I can actually do my job without all the paperwork. So, are you willung to bring the Will of Fire to Velos or allow it to burn to embers on the wind?"