An Unexpected Summons

Ayato Hyuuga wrote:The Hogokage's face showed signs of surprise upon Vaenar's volunteering. A former traitor to the country who slowly worked his way towards redemption and the assurance that his clan and members would have a future in the Hidden Village of the Starts, the village where his brother fought for the claimant.

"We shall allow it." Ayato proclaimed before dismissing Sebastian from his presence, but not before making a jest that should he find his brother Toneri, tell him to hurry home for his supper, which grew a few giggles from the audience, and the frustration of Tojo. Once Seb was out, the nobles in the room could continue their political rumblings that no doubt bore people to death. 

A good hour passed before the space was empty, and silence fell over it like a blanket; only Ayato stood in his oaken chair next to him, Shina.  It was then that the matter was brought again, but in a very different tone, one without filter or easy mannerism. During the meeting, everything went along excellently; Vaenar came in clutch, and the operation was a go. If Tojo Yomiyama had objected, it was likely that swords would be drawn, and if he went down that road, he would need a much bigger blade to deal with Hoshimura. 

 "It seems the sworn enemy of our village has taken a liking to your Hound, Ayato. I wonder what kind of nefarious cause he has in mind for honorable Seb." 

"The Sworn Enemy who is secretly our friend," Ayato responded, somewhat nervous at the insinuation. He didn't want to risk Seb's life by putting a ninja on his side that they couldn't trust, even if that ninja were known to always be in desperate need of coin ever since his family wealth was forfeited to Hoshigakure. 

Shina laughed. " Vaenar Hoshimura is nobody's friend." The spider touched her lips. "Nevertheless, he will accompany Sebastian on his mission, and they will take over Wolfsden three days from now and find his debts paid on the fourth." 

WC: 339
TWC: 1945

922 to complete Chakra Enhanced Strength (A-rank) with a 25% discount for Natsuki's previous progress here [1750/1750]
1023 towards Nukite ( C - rank) [1000/1000] claiming at total value, and 20 AP due to max stats. 23 going towards the B-rank version [1023/1500]

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