Tori looked at the Nara, a subtle hate in her eye.
"Then help us destroy it.
Her laughter was unexpected, but her explanation of such behavior was. It turns out their little display had brought back memories of times past, and justified thoughts they were. But Tori also smiled, suppressing a chuckle before speaking. Looking at the woman across from her as she finished, she did not get up from her seat. They had done their research, and knew about her previous...men. However, Hato did step up when she had, out of respect but simply faced to turn to her as she moved to the door. But Tori just had to say it, there was no stopping her.
"Why don't you stop trusting in men." she countered with a wink toward the mother. Hato rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"In all seriousness, you were not the only one targeted by Souseiki. Another of our associates happens to have been a victim of his. A one Inuzuka Gekido. Do you know of him?" Hato inquired shortly before continuing.
"Per our reports on that situation, the previous main branch sennin's actions were not sanctioned by the village and the ANBU had even been assigned to protect his family. That is only the surface of the corruption that power can bring to a man. And don't think that ANBU was being kind either. They were attempting to diffuse a potentially explosive situation between the former missing nin and the sennin. I do believe ANBU never leaves Gekido side even to this day. Well that is until recently." Hato said with a sly smile.
"But none of this is really what you want to hear. You wanna know how your sweet babies will be protected from people like them, village included." Tori said, now standing and looking at Kotaza.
"What we ask of you is not treasonous at all. We are not requesting you turn the academy against the village, but rather, open the minds of your students instead of training them to be heartless machines. There is a vital part of humanity that is lost through the harsh training of this place, and it is that vital part that makes humanity strong. We don't predict any repercussions from this decision at all." Tori said after some thought, thinking back to their previous study before this meeting.
"Of course, if you are worried you could always come live in our secure facility, with your family. We run our own academy for recruits there, should you wish your children to still be educated and trained into elite operatives. We have no ties to the government aside from the business licenses we own. And when we say secure, we mean it. There are things down in that hole that even we don't know about-- and our clearance is pretty high." Hato concluded with a frown. That was the thing. Their project was still in it's preliminary stages, and could not show for the ideals they hope to see come to fruition. That might even be the point at which she refused. But Tori still had something to say.
"Kotaza-san. You may not trust us, nor do you care for yourself in that regard. But your actions may change the future for your children. Think wisely of your decision, as continuing down the path where the village brainwashes your children is a dangerous one. Eventually they won't give a shit about your shame or pride, and will gladly impale you on the end of a sword if they were given that order." she said before making her way to the door.
"Come on Hato. Give her it and let's bounce." she grunted, a serious look of grief on her face.
The silver haired man reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card.
"Whether you take what we say seriously or not, you'll find our headquarters at that location. If you need something, let us know." he finished and handed the card out for her to take before going on his way.
