Marked for Death: A Rational Naruto Quest

[Oneiros]

It may be a good idea for Keiko to apologize to the Kannagi, regardless of the clan's forgiveness.

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No a much better play is to insinuate that this was a sit up. That the high priest knew keiko would be clearing that part of the countryside and drove the quislings to that spot.

The Kannagi where acceptable sacrifices. Keiko should offer them vengeance

 

[Murska]

Probably already been discussed but, why don't we teach Murasaki medical ninjutsu?

 

[faflec]

More broadly, by shifting the emphasis in Isanese religion from Akio to Ui, he is attempting to portray the Pangolin Summoner as irrelevant to Isan's own future.

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So basically we need to find and contract surviving members of Ui's tessera and have them tell tales of Keiko's badassery. *hint hint*

 

[Kiba]

So basically we need to find and contract surviving members of Ui's tessera and have them tell tales of Keiko's badassery. *hint hint*

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Ui is dead. He can't exactly counter the tales spinned up by the high priest.

 

[faflec]

Ui is dead. He can't exactly counter the tales spinned up by the high priest.

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Ui's Tessera, on the other hand...

 

[Oneiros]

Ui's Tessera, on the other hand...

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Or writings Ui left in the summon realm

 

[faflec]

Or writings Ui left in the summon realm

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An interesting thought. The originals would have to have all decayed over the past 300-odd-years, so any surviving writings would have to have been rewritten by Pangolins.

Good thing we have an anthropologist who is known to have done research into Ui Isas

 

[Rafin]

Here's a potentially risky suggestion: Ask Asuma to ask Orochimaru to put his signature under a death warrant for the High Priest. Then hand that to Arikada.

 

[Orisha91]

We already have a great move to use. Make it look like Keiko was poisoned by Azai.

[] Action plan (Isan): The Summoner is Poisoned!!!
Word count: 198

Prep:

• Consult with Isan team, Asuma, Takahashi, and Ami.
• Stock up on weapons and seals

Action plan:

Keiko and Snowflake have already given a false impression of what it's like for the Pangolin summoner to be poisoned. Make it look like someone from the Azai faction did it this time.

• Snowflake needs to be seen buying and eating some food publicly, bonus points if it's based on a recommendation from a Azai patrolman.
• Panda should be her companion.
• Snowflake should have a hidden vile up her sleeve full of blood. The deception is...she's coughing up blood in her palm.
• Have Panda flee to get Noburi.
• He should act as he did last time.
• Noburi should then question Panda about if he fed Keiko something again.
• Snowflake should be coughing and say a dramatic line before releasing herself.
• Noburi should inform the team before retreating back to their lodgings.
• They need to look like they are on full guard. Takahashi should visit first. (He needs to sell the deception.)

Contingencies:

• Make sure Keiko looks very ill.
• Deflect blame on the Kannagi. Mention a policeman recommended the snack.
• Mari should take advantage of Keiko's sickness.
• Lean on local allies

 

[MadScientist]

Here's a potentially risky suggestion: Ask Asuma to ask Orochimaru to put his signature under a death warrant for the High Priest. Then hand that to Arikada.

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I think we could make something similar workable.

Maybe just a letter from Oro confirming that he's back in Leaf, and somehow proving that it's him would be enough to sway Arikada.

 

[faflec]

I think we could make something similar workable.

Maybe just a letter from Oro confirming that he's back in Leaf, and somehow proving that it's him would be enough to sway Arikada.

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I have been under the impression that Arikada genuinely believed Keiko when she said Orochimaru rejoined Leaf.

 

[Orisha91]

Any feedback for my plan?

 

[Halberdier]

[X] Inferno Vulpix

 

[Orisha91]

DJ Khaled voice: And another one.

@faflec
@Oneiros

Saw what you two just thought up.
Hows this?

Action plan: The Voice of Ui
Word count: 167

Prep:

• Consult with Isan team, Asuma, Takahashi, and Ami. Sanity check.
• Stock up on weapons and seals
• Lean on local allies and clan heads.
• Have Panda collect all literature in the summon realm on or from Ui Isas.
• Have Keiko interview members of Ui's Tessera.
• Work on gaining permission to contract them.
• Confirm and accounts with Inoue as loremaster

Action plan:

• Have the Tessera of Ui Isas speak up on behalf of Keiko's character.
• Have them compare Keiko to Ui Isas.
• Perhaps the Tessera can question who exactly now leads Isan.
• Compare his personal character to Ui Isas as well.
• Have them point out the changes seen in the village from the time of Isas.

Contingencies:

• Hazo will coordinate on his side to support Keiko
• Haru will tap his budding new intel network to help as well in any he can.

 

[eaglejarl]

Adhoc vote count started by eaglejarl on Jun 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM, finished with 86 posts and 13 votes.

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  [X] Interlude: A Day in the Life of Isan

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  [X] Interlude: Skyslider Team

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  • Eisenhelm
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  [X] Action plan: Keiko is Bait Again

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  [X] Interlude

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  [x] Action Plan: An Isan Plan of Action

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  [X] Action Plan: Flip ALL the Scripts

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  [X] Interlude: Vignettes of Gouketsu Atomu, Gouketsu Reo, and Gouketsu Mai

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  [X] Interlude: Skyslider Team Complains about Medieval Engineering over Beer

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Where are the details for 'A Day in the Life'?

 

[Roomba]

Is it possible to compromise with Aizen?

On a purely geopolitical level, Leaf is his best option for an ally. In terms of legitimacy, support of the Pangolin Summoner would completely solidify his reign. Opposing us, even assuming he wins, will cost him greatly. We have a lot of leverage over him, especially given this is a life-or-death matter for him, whereas we can afford to walk away and live. I think we could get a lot of concessions from him in return for pledging not to undermine his authority anymore.

The real question would be whether we think a better Isan is possible with Aizen still at the helm, and whether Keiko and Yuno can accept it.

Honestly, I'm afraid that whatever clever plan we come up with is going to, even if successful, ultimately result in violence and leave some of our people dead. We've had a lot of close calls throughout the quest - eventually we're bound to hit a bad beat at an important juncture.

 

[Oneiros]

The real question would be whether we think a better Isan is possible with Aizen still at the helm, and whether Keiko and Yuno can accept it.

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This is going to be a almost impossible task that if we succeed would create tons of conflict between us and the rest of the clan.

 

[Inferno Vulpix]

Adhoc vote count started by eaglejarl on Jun 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM, finished with 86 posts and 13 votes.

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  [X] Interlude: A Day in the Life of Isan

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  [X] Interlude: Skyslider Team

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  [X] Action plan: Keiko is Bait Again

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  [X] Interlude

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  [x] Action Plan: An Isan Plan of Action

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  [X] Action Plan: Flip ALL the Scripts

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  [X] Interlude: Vignettes of Gouketsu Atomu, Gouketsu Reo, and Gouketsu Mai

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  [X] Interlude: Skyslider Team Complains about Medieval Engineering over Beer

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Where are the details for 'A Day in the Life'?

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Here:

[X] Interlude: A Day in the Life of Isan

On the one hand, the opportunity to explore some more of this bizarre foreign nation and its obscure customs through the eyes of its ordinary people. On the other hand, the ability to better show what Mari and the rest of the team have learned about the current state of Isan, to better calibrate our future planmaking. Win-win!

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Looks like someone edited in a vote for it before my initial one.

 

[Kiba]

Is the concern of our enemy is death or just political irrelevance?

 

[Oneiros]

Is the concern of our enemy is death or just political irrelevance?

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You don't leave loose ends around after a coup

 

[Sir Stompy]

You don't leave loose ends around after a coup

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Exactly this, Azai will die before he becomes politically irrelevant. So I think this is a moot point

 

[eaglejarl]

Here:

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Ah, so it's a request for a Lore Update. Okay, thanks.

 

[faflec]

Ah, so it's a request for a Lore Update. Okay, thanks.

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*insert appropriate screaming here*

 

[Ipsos Custodes]

The Aida, the former scroll guardian clan, are behind the High Priest as he is offering them a new purpose.

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This seems the most able to be flipped, what new purpose(s) can we offer?

We have magic fish that need caretakers and guardians. There's Youth which we can probably leverage as positive good will with the Hyuga so that it's not all on them to maintain going forward. We can incorporate them as guardians of all Summoning scrolls in the village, and with retaining and organizing knowledge about the Seventh path (this one is more of a stretch).

What purpose did the High Priest give them?

 

[Kiba]

This seems the most able to be flipped, what new purpose(s) can we offer?

We have magic fish that need caretakers and guardians. There's Youth which we can probably leverage as positive good will with the Hyuga so that it's not all on them to maintain going forward. We can incorporate them as guardians of all Summoning scrolls in the village, and with retaining and organizing knowledge about the Seventh path (this one is more of a stretch).

What purpose did the High Priest give them?

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I think we already discussed this a while back. I don't quite remember the conclusion.