"I see." Kazuki calmly said as he stood there. The Raikage had just offered him a seat, but he would stay where he was for now. "You got me wrong though, I did not state I heard problems about your Daimyo. I am here to warn you about him, and his potential threat to the Shinobi of Kumogakure. However, since you are Lightning's Daimyo, I don't foresee any complications, unless you suddenly evolve this urge to kill your fellow ninja. Still it would not hurt you, if you payed attention to other noble leaders of your country. We shinobi, are always a threat to them as the Fire Country's current situation shows." the Overlord explained. The fact that Shin was Lightning's Daimyo was a sure way to ensure no such purges could happen in Kumogakure, but he was not certain if the Daimyo in here, had the same relevance as back home. This was a different country after all, with different people and different costumes.
"I am here, not to request further asylum to my people. I am thankful for your help in giving Leaf's refugees much needed shelter, but the time to stay safely in some other place is over. We have conquered half of the City, but what remains on the enemy's side is so fiercely defended we can no longer continue just by ourselves. Our resources grow sparse each passing day and we lack the necessary man power to launch a final offensive. We need all the help we can muster. That includes bringing Leaf's shinobi back into the Fire Country and securing allies from all foreign nations. I am here to gather all refugees that were once proud Konohan ninja and rally them. If, after the battle, they wish to return to your Hidden Village, I will not stop them, but right now they are needed and they will go with me. But as I said, our ally list is short. I want to know what kind of assistance you can provide to us. Shinobi, Knowledge, Resources. Those three things are what we sought the most."
The Silvery Haired Man had just provided a good picture of the resistance's current situation to the Raikage. Of course there was more say about it, but time kept ticking as they talked, and the time for long talks was over. "Telling you our story in full detail could take more than a day and unfortunately, time is not a luxury I possess in abundance. I will give you the short version, though, still comprehensive enough. It all started with an announcement from the Hokage, Yamaguchi Kami. An announcement where he declared our Main Branch a traitor for attempting a coup d'etat. Be aware that by then, all 3 Sennins had concluded that the Hokage had either become corrupt, or was under the influence of some outside source. He was more harmful to the village than helpful by that point. If the Sennin the made an attempt at Kami's live, I cannot say, as I was not there with him. At that time, I was in the company of a Kumogakurian Sennin, Isaki Kushin, that had come to Leaf to seek me. At the same time as the announcement, riots broke all around Leaf and the gates were closed. Luckily, I have managed to secure safe passage for Kushin and he exited Konoha unharmed.".
By then, the former Sennin was carefully gazing Shin's face to check what kind of reaction the name Kushin would create. He was under the impression that the Medical Sennin wasn't exactly a very loved figure in Kumogakure. "With him gone, I turned my focus back into the internal strife. Street supremacy was juggled between three groups, shinobi, samurai and pirates. Initially it was free for all war, but eventually as more powerful samurai arrived, we were forced to team up with the pirates or face total annihilation. Bolstered by their forces, we managed to win the battle at great cost. I personally fought the leader of the Samurai group to a halt." the Dread Lord would then suddenly change the focus of his tale. "Did you ever hear the word Kinjutsu? It means Forbidden Jutsu. In Konohagakure, we have Forbidden Kinjutsu. There is at least one. Throughout our history, this Kinjutsu has been used two times now, both with devastating effect. The first time the village was completely destroyed, the second time forces us to promptly evacuate. This jutsu creates a constant and endless downpour of rain. This is no ordinary water that showers us, no, this water saps our chakra. For as long as we are exposed to it, our chakra reserves are robbed. You can imagine that in those conditions, survival became our greatest concern. Along the way, the Hokage ceased to appear, no word from him. Me and the former Main Branch went to his office only to find it empty. He had left the village leaving a single letter. While we were there the Daimyo made his final move. He had placed a bomb inside the Hokage's office and he triggered it while we were inside. Thankfully we both survived the blast, as you can figure out. After mending our injuries, we parted ways and here I am now."
And that was it. The tale had been recounted, more or less faithfully.
