Naruto Quest: The Endless War of the Shinobi Empires (AU, Rinnegan MC)

Megacookie · Jun 18, 2021

So, I wanted to clarify, there is no real winning vote here. Any question asked in vote form will be asked, excluding if its OOC or not within Maya's knowledge. So don't be afraid to not vote because you think your question won't win, it'll get in.

Megacookie · Jun 26, 2021

Winning Vote:
[X] Sure, ask Nijuichi some questions.
-[x] "You mentioned others with noble goals, any come to mind who'd be willing to give it another shot with me?"
-[x]" Any idea of what area I should try to establish myself in, so as to stay in close contact with Whirlpool? You know, in the presumption I could deal with any immediate response for the act?"
-[x] "Also I figure that theMiost won't be too happy once I finally get this thing going, don't suppose you could tell me what to expect from Byakuren and the other elite nin there?"
-[x] "Finally are there any groups or even any other empires that you think would be willing to take part in the alliance or that I should be wary of?"

"I have a few questions, then." you said, accepting Nijuichi's offer.

"Very well. I will do the best of my ability to answer them." Nijuichi said with a (half) smile.

"First off, you mentioned others with noble goals. Anyone come to mind that you'd be willing to tell me about?" you asked. You couldn't get that off your mind when Nijuichi said it, but of course other things needed to be talked about first.

"Ah yes. Firstly, you have to know that while their goals are noble, they still want their empire to win this war. I doubt they'd suddenly join you, even if your ideas match on a base level. Plenty of the Hokage and even Mei Terumi, who you should recognize as one of the Mizukage, have reached out to discuss possible ways of ending the war. But their positions don't allow them to be as forward as they'd like, else they risk being branded traitors by their own empire." Nijuichi explained. "But there's one person I can think of."

"Oh, who is it?" you inquired.

"Sumiko Dokushima, one of the leaders of the Waterfall empire. We were in deep talks at one point. She's intelligent, played politics with ease, and had genuinely noble goals and intentions. However, the Rain and Sound created an alliance, fittingly named the Rain-Sound Alliance, and took over most empires near them. Including the Waterfall Empire. Since then, I haven't heard a single word from her. I fear the worst, but should she have survived , I cannot think of a better ally for your cause." Nijuichi said, a hint of sorrow in his voice.

"Sumiko Dokushima, presumably somewhere in the former Waterfall Empire. Got it." you muttered to yourself. "I was going to ask if you had an idea of where to establish myself, but I'd assume one of your answers would be the Waterfall...should it still exist."

"Indeed. The only other place I can think of is the only other protectorate in Jihopan. To the far west, sandwiched between the Sand and Rock Empires is the Land of Forests, with the newly created Forest Village. They became an empire out of necessity to protect itself from attacks from both empires and eventually allied with the Sand, becoming it's vassal. I can only guess they aren't happy, a new empire instantly being brought to heel...It would be easy to get into their good graces, I think." Nijuichi answered.

"Alright! Now, in your opinion, do you think there are any Empires or places I should look to ally with? Or more importantly, those I should be weary of?" you asking, leaning a bit closer.

"I've pretty much answered the first question for you already. As for the second...every other Empire. They will not take kindly to an upstart, they will be swift and thorough in your destruction. Do not make yourself a target until you know you can fight back." Nijuichi seriously said.

"Well that leads into my next question then. I know the Mist Empire won't be happy with me, do you have any idea what they'll do? Maybe even what Byakuren will do?" you asked grimly.

"I assume they'll send their Hunter Ninja after you, or other various assassins. I can't see Byakuren doing much unless you well and truly anger him. If you do...I'd suggest you run." Nijuichi answered sincerely.

"I figured as much. Anyway, that's the last of my questions." you sighed.

"Very well then. Thank you for opening up to me, Maya. Give me one second..." Nijuichi trailed off, pulled out a slip of paper from his drawer and a pen. He quickly wrote down something and then neatly folded it, handing it over to you. "Give that to Kushina and all should be good."

"Thank you." you replied, taking the note and putting it in your pocket. You and Jiao got up from the chairs and left Nijuichi's office. You went down the hallways and eventually reached the outside, taking a deep breath of fresh air.

"So, what do you intend on doing, Maya?" Jiao asked.

That was a fair question. What will you do now?

[] Go back to Kushina and give her the letter. You should let her know that everything is fine now.

[] You're pretty hungry, go get something to eat.

[] Now that you have some freedom, maybe you'll explore the Whirlpool.

[] Go find a hot spring or spa service. You want to rest and relax after all that!

[] Tell Jiao you'll do whatever she wants. You don't know what to do, but Jiao might.

[] Write In.

Giga · Jun 26, 2021