[TAKEDA SANOSUKE™]

Sanosuke was glad that Takara understood the nature of why he had not made time to meet with them just yet. Especially in wake of his meeting with Yuki and Kirigakure respectively. He never expected his pursuit of Shodaime would come with so much opposition, but after learning how things went down before she left he understood why. The loss of one of his JITE personnel was definitely something he wished he could have avoided, but what they got in return would set Amegakure ahead of their enemies for years to come.

He hoped that what he could provide Takara would suffice in addition to what they had discussed prior to his secret mission. In fact, he expected that would be the major topic of discussion. Nevertheless, Sanosuke with a few of his clan members had made their way toward Otobe. They're presence had nothing to do with anything political as they were not aware of what was going on; only that they knew he was here to meet with someone he considered very important.

In a way they're presence ensured that no outsider would have the guts to try anything as they headed towards the boards of Arashi and Tsuchi. The previous day arrangements had already been made in the city for them to have a secure location to have this meeting. Takara was more them welcome to bring her own entourage just in case she had any doubts about Amegakure. Sanosuke wouldn't take it personally if she did. The most important thing was that she was comfortable.

Sanosuke made sure that once he got to the city that he made haste to the location as he wanted to get there as early as possible so that when Takara showed up everything would be in place. Getting away from his people proved to be easy as he waved them off the moment they walked in so that he knew he was serious about who he was visiting. In the shadows of one of the buildings he'd spot one of his JITE personnel that would direct him to their meeting location.

The places was toward the back of the city secluded in the surrounding forest. The home belonged to an older couple convinced that they had won a raffle to vacation to anywhere they wanted in Arashi for three days. It was perfect because no one would suspect any suspicious activity. Outside of the cabin hidden in the forrest would be his personnel. Takara should she decide to bring her own would have her people do the same.

When she arrived Sanosuke would be in the living room sitting on the opposite side of another couch with a coffee table in the middle. On it would be some hot tea and paper work to go over once she arrived. The hours of evening had just arrived so the outside wouldn't be at its brightest, but it wouldn't be as dark either.

[Yutakako Takara]

Meeting the New ► Ame Lord ◄

Takara couldn't help wonder the ambition of this young lord, it seemed the world was having a rise in youthful leaders. To some it was a sign of a prosperous youth, but to some it was a worrying sign of lacking experience. Takara knew that much of these younger leaders had a much greater aptitude to be influenced. Their ways weren't dead set and they still had an ability to learn, but with it came a lack of some knowledge and experience. A past to drive a quicker decision when quick decisions are necessary. The change of leadership in Amegakure was always a bit worrying to the Tsuchikage. She had faith in her connections and the past village connections of rock and rain. Though her husbands grave was in their village, so this all had a deeper emotional meaning than most political meetings. She knew though this wasn't a get together for her sake, it was a duty of her position as leader. She needed to assert a clear image of control, power and restrain. To show knowledge and hopefully keep a powerful alliance alive. Without it costing her village or other alliances. In order to display a bit of her own might, as well as to keep an advantage still in her hand. Takara would arrive from the sky, she'd done so for most her travels. It was simply a safer means to move, as there was in this world little other air traffic. She'd ride upon her clay dragon and in a wedge or triangle formation, two clay birds would follow. Each carrying one of her body guards, as she came from the sky she'd be able to land rather directly at the meeting location. Dismounting the three grouped up and while the clay creations stayed back, the kage would proceed for the building, as her guards were directed off to the nearby woods. Takara didn't rush nor did she move with extreme caution, she'd simply walk calmly to the door of the cabin. Her sensory would give her a good idea of traps laid, but she was confident this would be a good meeting. Entering she'd walk over to the couch opposite the Ame lord. She'd give a bow of her head, "Yutakako Takara, Tsuchikage of the people, it's a pleasure to finally have this meeting." Takara would state before raising her head back up, a faint and subtle smile on her face. It'd vanish stoically into the composure of the rock villages representation. Sturdy and proud. The setting of this meeting was a bit casual, but Takara came still dressed in her formal Kage attire, as well as kept many of her general medals and honors on display. She was a seasoned combatant and equally so a leader in many respects. Hopefully the Takeda had done his research, but if not she'd hope that through these clear items give him a reason to trust her opinion. She understood the major concern of what was going to come, but she was prepared for hardship and interested in the battle ahead. Mines and forges profited from conflict after all. TAKEDA SANOSUKE™ // WORDS // ETC // BOINK OF GS

[TAKEDA SANOSUKE™]

With his Byakugan active Sanosuke waited patiently from the inside while he sipped on some tea. Oddly enough he was never a fan of it because of how it taste, but with all the work he was under it really helped ease the stress that came with the little rest he got. The Amelords eyes widen when he saw what the Tsuchikage was riding on as she got closer to the cabin. "Is this some exclusive power in Iwakagure that I don't know about?"

Between what he was seeing now, Yoshiko, and Ryoko it seemed like Iwa had managed to make flight possible without the need for technology. Interesting indeed. Nevertheless, Sanosuke waited patiently for her to get herself in order along with her own personnel there for the protection of herself. Sanosuke understood his place of choice wasn't ideal, but he liked this place better than some of the areas he had meetings so far.

There was something about being in true nature and not the rain and lights he got accustomed to seeing so much. As she calmly walked in and begin looking around he'd smirk while deactivating his own Byakugan as it was clear that neither of them were obviously on trust worthy terms. As she introduced herself to him in person for the first time he'd stand and bow as a show of respect. "It is an honor to finally meet you Takara of the people. I am Takeda, Sanosuke."

After introducing himself it was hard to not to feel like a rookie as their was no cool phrase he could tag to his name just yet. Of course that wasn't a serious concern, but definitely a thought as he sat back down while also motioning for her to do the same. "I'm glad you were able to make it, and safe at that. This meeting has been long overdue as business back home sort of canceled my first opportunity to engage with you."

"Nevertheless, should we get right into it? I was thinking that maybe we could start with your concerns first."

[Yutakako Takara]

Meeting the New ► Ame Lord ◄

Sanosuke would make the right actions to show the appropriate amount of respect to this foreign leader. Her gaze locked upon him now, as she'd listen clearly to his every word. She hadn't the slightest concern of her travel being unsafe, she trusted her body guards fully. On top of that she had clear skies and the gaze of Hikari upon her whole travel, there was nothing but prosperity ahead as far as she'd been concerned. A faint nod in reply to Sanosuke explaining his prior lack of meeting. She didn't know how she felt about the rational, but she had zero interest in making that the purpose and focus of their meeting. Here they were now hopefully bettering the bond between Amegakure and Iwagakure. Gestured to the couch, she'd join him at the table. A more deliberate nod in agreeance at the sentiment for them to get down to business. Similarly to the Mizukage, she'd love to help mentor or guide these individuals. A friendship though would be a hard grab with their age gap. Her ideals too concrete to change and their life experiences to far apart. This was a meeting of diplomacy between military leaders. Her hands coming together, as she'd take a brief moment to consider 'her concerns'. "My concern is my people, their safety and their health. To ensure their future, I'd like to know our villages are still as close as ever. Cross training, joint missions and a consideration to allow limited case shinobi transfers." These were the important military basics. The things they'd settled in the past and the fine print felt right, so a simple reassurance that Sanosuke wanted to see a tightening bond of villages they had a solid start. There would be nothing to concern herself about, if she knew that the villages Ame, Taki, Kusa and Yuki were on her side. There however wasn't a lick of trust left in the grass and hopefully based on rumors the bond of ice and her allies were securing tightly enough. Even to her surprise the Mizukage seemed to insist Kusa was willing to change it's ways. In other words though there was a bit more peace than the Tsuchikage would want. They were military leaders who'd need a purpose to their arms or they'd lose the funding for them. Takara had the intention of helping her allies become great nations too, but the lack of action by them in her years so far. She was starting to feel the hot seat of conflict and knew what targets would be in her gaze. TAKEDA SANOSUKE™ // WORDS // ETC // BOINK OF GS