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Galen stared at Rania. Moran? He thought. Moran was dead but his followers weren't. Danok too stared at his sister in blood.
"Rania, what makes you certain of this? Moran's aura is gone from this world. He couldn't return to this plane." Danok asked. Rania sighed.
"I believe that Danzo was and is a follower of Moran. I believe that he purposely caused a certain incident with set in motion the path we are on today. Danzo has been trying for years to upsurp power from whoever he felt had the most power that he could benefit from. ROOT is his personal strike force but Danzo himself is a force of power. He hates the third and fourth hokages as well as anyone who would not bow to his whims. I also now possess proof that ROOT nins slaughtered the Uchiha clan, leaving only Itachi and Sasuke alive. Itachi, to save his brother, took the responsiblity of the slaughter on his shoulders. These documents, his own handwriting, will prove that he caused it...with the the approval of the damiyo himself." Rania said. Galen's calm green eyes began to swirl with anger. Danok was seething. Rania waited for the two to calm themselves before continuing.
"I also believe that Orochimaru is under some sort of genjustu or other spell. Someone who fought for the exact opposite of what he is now. This reason for this is simple. Orochimaru is a sannin. If you can control a sannin of the Leaf, nothing would be beyond your grasp. My thought is that Danzo intended to take over the Slug and Toad Sannin. But because of their strong wills, he had to eliminate them the only way he could do so legally. The damiyo hated Minato for one reason." Rania said, walking to the window. Galen was furious now. He had been considering allies in that region. His temper was held in check because he knew that it would cause trouble. Velos would answer such evil, in time. Danok however was curious of Rania's last statement.
"Why would a powerful man such as the damiyo hate a man he put in charge of his hidden village?" Danok asked. Rania sighed.
"Minato had the one thing that Damiyo wanted, Kushina. Imagine if she had married the Damiyo. He would have her as his wife and his enforcer. He could have taken over the Elemental Nations. So when they returned as man and wife, the Damiyo planned with Danzo and Atasuki(misspelled) to overthrow Konoha. The red cloud men had their own mission: Release Kyuubi. Danzo and Damiyo, while planning, waited until the wounds had somewhat closed and then attacked. The Uchiha were first, then the Hyuugas, Naras and so on. To destroy a village, you take out its base. The Uchihas were a founding clan, the first besides the Senju, to settle. Shake the tree and the fruit will fall. Danzo then sought to enlist Itachi and Sasuke into a death game. Itachi put Sasuke under the genjustu to save him. Naruto was protected though the Sandaime as well as the Hyuugas and Inuzukas and by extenstion, me. Had Danzo ordered Naruto into ROOT, I would have razed ROOT HQ to the ground. Danzo got rid of those powerful enough to oppose the three allies. So, they will lick the wounds we give them and wait. I will see that the nins are prepared for war. Naruto will learn of the one thing that makes him so powerful. And Galen will have to speak to the summons of Konoha and hopefully have them join us. Moran wanted chaos that he controlled-I will not let that happen. I have a meeting with Hinata Hyuuga. She has asked me to train her in hand to hand combat. If she is as strong as I think she is, she will make one hell of a warrior. I should return mid afternoon." Rania said, leaving the men to ponder her words. She walked down the stairs to find Hinata and another waiting on her. Hiashi Hyuuga wanted to ensure that Hinata would be trained by someone capable of defending themself.
"Sensi, this is my father, Hiashi Hyuuga. He wished to speak with my teacher as is custom. I told him I had asked you to teach me but he insisted." Hinata said. Hiashi gulped. Rania's eyes were staring at him. He knew that Hinata had sought someone to train her outside the shinobis but didn't expect it to be Rania. Hiashi knew that his daughter was in capable hands. Hiashi glanced away briefly.
"Lord Hiashi, perhaps it is better to discuss things after Hinata and I have finished our session. I will be in my office around 4. I am sure that you will be surprised with Hinata's growth." Rania said, smiling. Hiashi nodded.
"Yes, Lady. It would be best to discuss such as Hinata's training in a more business like form. Hinata, I will leave you to train. I expect that you will be very good soon. We may not be part of a village but we are shinobi Hyuugas. It is our right to be so. Good day, Lady." Hiashi said, walking away with Ko. Hinata began to poke her fingers together. Rania looked at her. Hinata would need to build up herself as well. Rania walked down the steps with Hinata, heading towards the arena. Once there, Rania opened a gate to reveal a small training ground. Hinata was nervous.
"Tell me, Hinata, what do you know of the art of Tai Pei?" Rania said. Hinata spoke.
"Nothing. I only know the gentle fist."
"Well, lets see which is easy for you, tai pei or gentle fist?" Rania said facing Hinata gulped and got in her stance.
"Here I come." Rania said and charged. Hinata gulped again. I must be willing to accept new challenges. I will prove that I am a good warrior. Hinata thought as she charged at Rania, hoping to at least land a hit.
Konoha
Danzo was furious. The only way that the Damiyo would even consider his request was for the Konoha Council to request a meeting on neutral ground with Velos. Wave country had already agreed to host the summit, but was turned down. Sumua, a small island that traded woth all corners of the world, agreed on the condition that Konoha wpuld not try to infuse the small nation into Fire Country. The Fire Damiyo agreed to the demands. Danzo, Orochimaru, and a number of civilians would attend. Velos had yet to state the intent to attend. Danzo had hoped that they would turn it down but the letter in his hands prived him wrong. It reads:
Hokage, Advisors, and Council of Konoha
We of Velos will gladly accept your offer of talks on Sumua. Velos will honor the non hostile act unless the envoys and guards of Velos are attacked. As for the attendees, there is a list below. A letter of intent has also been sent to Sumua and The Fire Damiyo as proof our intentions.
Good Day,
Consul Galen Abusca.
Attendees:
Consul Galen Abusca
Lady Rania Sangrue
Lord Danok Blackridge
Lady Beha Nodias
Inquest Master Janu Nodias
Inquestor Xavier Tomassa
Enforcer Trey Gous
Danzo smiled. So the leader of Velos is coming to the summit himself. Perhaps I can take him iver and get him to agree to turn over Velos to me. Danzo left for the ship unaware that his own pride would cause great trouble for the mummy.