Soul by whom I have lived
Soul by whom I now die
Serve right and justice one last time...
♖ ⓀⒶⓃⒺⓃ ⓄⓃⓄⒷⒾⓈ ♖
Wielder of the divine chakra
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Three days prior to the current moment...
The room was dimly light. Only a few candles were present to illuminate the surrounding walls. In the end of the room sat a man. He was wearing a robe that was hanging from his waste down.His golden hair tied back to keep it from falling over his face. He sat over a beautiful wooded desk that was but a couple of inches high. Unlike most Kage he didn't have a chair. Instead he sat on a folded blanket , legs crossed. A rather complex tattoo was inked to his left shoulder. A dragon that curled around his arm. His hand danced along the parchment of paper that was placed in front of him :"It has been one week since I was chosen to lead Kumogakure as their leader. The thought still seems so vague. Why chose me? After all I did not hale from their village. And yet they place their lives in my hands. Perhaps it is trust. Perhaps it is desperation. The previous Raikage had left the village in horrid state. Perhaps they need someone to give them faith. To lift their spirits in their time of need. And yet I still wonder If my place is truly here. Not a day passes by that I dont remember. What scares me most is how long ago it all happened. It fells like only yesterday. The beautifully caverns inscribed with the tales of old. The morning meditations next to the waterfall. The smell of tea prepared by the high priests. Peace was always present. Peaceful memories. But that is all they are now. Memories..."
Suddenly his writing was interrupted. Two higher ranking ninja walked in and bowed respectfully before speaking in unison :" Lord Raikage. We bare news. " For a moment Kanen simply sat there motionless. But eventually he sat up and stretched his robe over his shoulders. His eyes had an unusual shine. As if a white flame was burning within them. Turning around to address the bearers of the news Kanen replies with a calm tone :" You have my attention. Speak freely my friends. " One of the ninja stepped forward and presented the information :" Sadly my lord the news is quite dire. It pains me to say this but the missing genin , they have been found...they are dead my lord. Executed with a number of other genin from other villages. " The ninja says the pain evident in his voice. The expression on Kanens face turned rather cold. Inside it felt as if the news was a burning dagger digging threw his flesh. But he could not afford to be weak at this time. The dead would be remembered. But first they needed to be redeemed :" When did this happen?" He asks his voice much more assertive than earlier. The second ninja approached and handed him a scroll :" The bodies were found yesterday my lord. Other Kage are also present of the situation. It would seem that the bodies...have been collected and pilled up. Some are speculating that it is a warning of sorts. "
Without another second wasted Kanen turned around and unveiled the curtains that shrouded the room in darkness :" Prepare my things. I am leaving immediately ." The ninja were rather startled by this and attempted to talk him out of it :" My lord. By all means this is indeed an act worthy of judgment. But I would remind you that since Ishidas reign, Kumogakure had been cut off from the rest of the villages. He declared the other Kage as enemies. They are probably unaware that you are the newly appointed Raikage. They might speculate that you are a spy. My lord you would be putting yourself in potential danger." Kanen suddenly turned his voice roaring , amplified by the divine chakra coursing threw his body :" Did you not hear the words which you have just spoken !? These are your children we speak of ! I will not ideally stand by while the monsters responsible for this act run freely ! " The whole room shook with every word he spoke. The ninja stood there speechless. Taking in a deep breath Kanen approached the group and says to them with a serious yet somewhat compassionate tone :" I understand your worry brothers. But such an act will not go unpunished under my watch. This village has went threw enough already. It is time to make a stand. As for the Kage. Well apparently it is time I made my presence known. "
The present day...
His unique attire made him stand out from the rest of the shinobi. It seemed much more ancient. It was armor worn by the Onobis nobles. He traveled unescorted. Why you may ask? Mostly because he believed that the village needed as much ninja protecting it as possible. Besides he had traveled for years this way. He could handle this himself.Besides he traveled much quicker on his own. In the distance he spotted a group of shinobi. No doubt the location where the incident took place. The smell of decaying flesh only confirmed this. As he approached lower ranking ninja which he assumed were here to protect the other Kage quickly averted their gaze from the pile of corpses to the now approaching stranger :" Halt. This location is under investigation. This is official Kage business. " But despite the mans words Kanen continued on walking. Passing by the now rather startled and confused ninja , he stopped but a few feet away from the gruesome sight. Although his face did not change expression his clenching fist indicated the building rage within him. So it was true. Such young souls taken down and tossed one on top of another , as if they were pieces of lumber. The sight was all too familiar. After all his family as well as his whole village shared a similar fate.
Kneeling down on one knee he reached for a bloody headband that lied next to the corpses. It was a Kumogakure headband. Carefully placing it where it had been found he shut his eyes and started to pray :" The dead they sleep a long, long sleep.The dead they rest, and their rest is deep.The dead have peace, but the living weep. Their legacy shall be as firm as the eternal mountains. May your souls pass on with peace. Just as the morning dew passes with the rising sun. " It had been many years since he had spoken this particular prayer. Not since he had lost his clan. With one final bow of the head , he stood to his feet back turned to the others . One of the ninja not liking his presents spoke up to him assertively :" Shinobi ! These grounds are currently being investigated. Who are you and why have you come ? Explain yourself. " The mans reaction was not surprising to Kanen. After all most were probably even doubting whether the Raikage was even going to make an appearance. Daisuke the previous Raikage was a cold and careless man. But no more. With his back still tuned he spoke out :" My name is Kanen Onobis. I am here representing my village. I am the newly appointed Raikage. " This news would be quite surprising indeed since the news of Ishidas death hadn't spread this far. How the others would react to this news remained to be seen.
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The Raikage [Liberator of Kumogakure]
Seek one last heart of evil
Still one last life of pain
Cut well old friend
And then farewell...