[X] Continue Prior Plan

I'm voting for this as the only current alternative to doing unwise things with Orochimaru.
 
Have the people voting for asking Orochimaru how to contact him if we go missing again thought about how that looks if the message gets intercepted or overheard? We went missing once, we can't afford to be accused of even thinking about it.
 
Have the people voting for asking Orochimaru how to contact him if we go missing again thought about how that looks if the message gets intercepted or overheard? We went missing once, we can't afford to be accused of even thinking about it.

We are sending it through the summon realm so can't get intercepted. Also it only matters in the case where Hiashi is the only one who comes back alive
 
We are sending it through the summon realm so can't get intercepted. Also it only matters in the case where Hiashi is the only one who comes back alive
I wonder, could we rephrase it in a way that didn't imply we might use it if we went missing nin? Just ask for other secure ways to get in touch if circumstances change.

Also, how would we get a message to the snakes in the summon realm?
 
I see no reason why we have to do it on the road when we can wait to get home which will be the most secure environment and away from those stinky cheating eyes with Hyuga seals up.
 
I'd be curious to hear some political analysis from others on how these clans might react and what effect such an alliance would have on Leaf politics.

If we lose Jiraiya, we might not have the clout to join as an independent clan but could instead angle for being absorbed by them as a branch family, perhaps of the Nara. That would grant us some protection from Hiashi, I think.

What alternative alliances could we make? I'm thinking Sarutobi might be a possibility.
It would give them another vote to add to their voting block. That's probably huge, since they're already a pretty big voting block. On the other hand, it would mean we have to vote the way the Nara say we should.

On the squad level it might be an issue, since squads consist of 3 ninja. They already have 3 clans, so we'd be the odd one out. We could however spec our clan almost completely into sealing, and have each Ino-Shika-Cho team have their own sealmaster providing them with seals. Gōketsu would be a support clan, but they'd be the ultimate support clan. Hardly any Gōketsu would actually take to the field, but the success rate of Ino-Shika-Cho-Ketsu would go up tremendously compared to just Ino-Shika-Cho. Plus the alliance would be richer because of all the Gōketsu seals being sold.

An alternative alliance could be with Uchiha, maybe? It would probably be more equal, since they are at a low point and we are just starting out. Just like us they'll eventually become very powerful with time (us because of training tons of sealmasters, them because of more people being born with the Sharingan). On the other hand, right now they're even weaker than us and don't have a lot to offer. Their ramp up time to becoming awesome is slower than us too, since they need to raise Sharingan users from babies while we can just recruit clanless to be new sealmasters.
 
Thinking he's sufficiently secure doesn't mean he is secure.
For the record, and independent of the current conversation, this isn't the best mindset to have when doing risk analysis and other factors do have a large part to play.

In a pinch, wide reaching error bounds will probably be sufficient. If possible, you don't want to do that. Tight and accurate error bounds are much more useful.

I get that the thread hearkens to (what they believe is) the wisdom of Mad Eye Moody, but its not the be all end all. Its a meme.
 
Given that it's been two days, the raid might be over already. We should ask Keiko to check in with the Toads and ask if they've heard any news.
 
Given that it's been two days, the raid might be over already. We should ask Keiko to check in with the Toads and ask if they've heard any news.
Yeah, that's a...good point.

[X] Action Plan: Manor Snakes

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  • Ask Keiko to check if Jiraiya survived/won via Pangolins.
  • Consider sending a message to Orochimaru.
    • Talk with our teammates IFF it's safe (secure + full OPSEC protection) to do so. If they agree, get Jiraiya's approval/help.
    • Concern: If Hiashi comes back but Jiraiya doesn't, we may be FUBAR.
      • Tsunade hates politics, ISC could distance themselves...
      • We need to get allies and survive Hiashi, Orochimaru could be an option.
    • Hazou wants to establish a secure contact method.
    • Securely send the message via Summoning Realm.
  • Get settled in Leaf.
    • Hug Mari. We missed her.
    • Update her and Kagome on everything. Ask what's happened since we left.
    • In case of super traumatic news, make sure no one does anything stupid. This goes double for yourself.
  • Get to work. Discuss and work together with the clan.
    • Investigate Merchant Council members' finances, rumours, and political affiliation.
      • Maybe Keiko's fans might have information?
    • Talk to Kagome at length about what he's been up to.
      • You once expressed interest in writing. Are you still interested? How can we help?
      • Has he talked with Ebisu, and has he approved Kagome's teaching methods to the Academy?
      • Offer to invite the Academy Headmaster to a fancy dinner to help further Kagome's educational agenda.
    • Continue funding till'n'fills (up to 両100,000).
      • Pay a logistics officer (or ask Keiko) to collect data on till-n-fill distributions.
      • Let Nakano's team (and Yūdai) know beforehand.
    • Arrange some lunches or game nights with other Acting Clan Heads (ISC, Shino, Kiba...) to establish better rapport.
    • Help out clanless ninja with good records.
      • Try emulating Ami's favor economy. Offer healing, seals, training, or advance warning before we fund mission bounties (till'n'fills).
      • Investigate Leaf policy on teaching Sealing, MedNin, and Technique Hacking.
    • Invite Akane over to eat, train...simple stuff.
 
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