niceguypose | Seventh Gate [Action/Video] (dated to the 23rd)

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[It has been far too long since Lee last saw Izumo Kamiki, during the Valentines experiment. It bothers him - after what he's been through with Rapunzel and Sakura, he has to see how things are with her. He's beginning to suspect she may be avoiding him, but he cannot let this continue forever. In such a situation, particularly for one who possesses ninja skillz, there are a number of reasonable options available. He could try to figure out where she resides and try to visit her there. Or he could simply try using a filtered message over the journals.

Lee chooses none of those options. Instead, he scours the library, every book he can find, in order to assemble an impressive mound of every book he can find that qualifies as a romance novel. Now he's absolutely certain that she must actually enjoy these books so it's only a matter of time. And to increase the chances? He clips out many pictures of baby foxes to form a trail leading to the pile of books. And so Lee hides behind the nearest bookshelf and peers through a gap between books in hopes that she will eventually come along in search of one of the novels. It is a plan completely lacking flaws.

Otherwise, he can be found at other points of the day jogging around various areas of Luceti or at the Battle Dome setting up a simulation with random enemies.]

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[He takes to the journals at some point. With Kankuro recently arrived in Luceti, one primary thought on Lee's mi-]

Sakura-san, we should spar sometime soon!

[Okay, aside from that. One primary thought on Lee's mind has been the chance that Gaara could also appear in this place at any time. And clearly, the first thing on his mind would be an all-out rematch with Lee. So he decides to poll the people on their ideas.]

Also, other people of Luceti! I would like to pose a hypothetical challenge to you. Say you had to fight a man who could control sand itself! How do you think you would defeat him in the fairest way possible? For an extra challenge, you can restrain yourself from utilizing any special abilities!

[ooc: There should be an ooc post going up soon but just a heads up: Lee should be getting sent home for a canon update on Monday, and he'll return after the draft. It should also be noted that he may be very depressed for a time afterwards, so this post may be kind of the last hoorah of a joyful Lee for the time being.]

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Ah... That was your past? Alexei-kun! You must tell me everything that I have missed out on!

[uh....] Heh. It's quite a bit of history. In my time, I'm already Commandant of the Imperial Knights for several years.

[....Was anyway]

[~~Why is it always the Commandant~~.]

Commandant? Alexei-kun, I am so proud of you! To have come so far - such a title sounds like it might be on par with that of the Hokage!

[~~Idk, Namdai likes that word~~]

Hokage? Is that a title given to someone who leads in your world?

Yes! Or rather, the Hokage is the title for the leader of our ninja village, Konoha. All of the great ninja villages have their own respective Kages.

Ah, I see. I think the Royal family in our world fits that description better. They should anyway, but we've been without a ruler for a few years. Now the Council and the Imperial Knights govern the Empire.

I see. So political turmoil casts it into question? Of course, the Kages are not the absolute rulers of the countries - those are the daimyos. However, they are distant from most shinobi affairs.

Who is chosen to rule is decided by a royal treasure...which has been lost to us for some time, and that is why we have no one to lead us. [And to be honest, he prefers it that way. He always found the choosing of the king or queen being dictated by a sword was rather ridiculous.]

The daimyos sound more like figureheads.

Ah, I see. I have not heard of such a custom for choosing a ruler. Is this a talking treasure?

I suppose... perhaps they could be considered as such. They primarily reside over general politics, while the Kages have a larger say in international matters and warfare.

No it is not. [Amusing thought though.] It is a sword with special properties that has been passed down the royal line.

...So they serve a role, but prefer a more hands off approach? Interesting.

Mm, I see. There are swords of special properties in my world, but none with such a national importance. And it has gone missing?

Yes, I suppose they do! [OR MY QUICK RESEARCH COULD BE FLAWED I SHOULD HAVE JUST ASKED PI.]

Yes, stolen from the Empire. I've come across it several times later in my life, but I haven't been able to get it back from the culprit. [And keep it for himself.]

How do they know how to run the country if they don't involve themselves? [Should he stop asking? lmfao]

That is a shame. But Alexei-kun, I know you as a fervent pursuer of justice, so I am certain that you will succeed!

They only involve themselves in a limited capacity, primarily in areas that do not involve shinobi. However, they still must approve of the Kages' decision.

Thank you. [...What a day it'll be when he finds out he failed.]

I don't know if I could live under such laws, but if it has been working for you then there's no reason to change it. [He suppose]

On another topic, how have you been since we last spoke, Lee?

Oh, I have been well, Alexei-kun, for the most part. Certainly, much has happened in recent times, such as the Valentines and the heartbreak of youth. But my daily regimen remains as arduous as ever! We should train again, sometime.

...Valentines. That is a holiday I'm glad I missed this year. [His heart has been messed with enough times during that time of the month]

I wouldn't mind taking you up on that. You'll have to forgive me if my memory of what you taught me are somewhat buried.

Ah... I assume it has pierced your heart in the past. That is regrettable!

That is still acceptable, Alexei-kun. If there's anything you need to brush up on, I'll be sure to instruct you! [Just a little awkward giving lessons to someone who's know at least as old as his own mentor.]

I simply do not like my feelings to be toyed with. [He's cursed. The last two people he was force to be in love with went home a month later.]

I appreciate it. [it's strange for him to be learning from someone far younger than him, but he wants to learn something new and fresh. Lee's methods are...well unique is one way to put it.]

Perhaps I can give you a proper spar one day as well, now that I am my right age.

I understand that. It is very inhumane treatment.

I would certainly enjoy that! Heh... perhaps I can pick up some things from you!

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