# Story Arcs
Story arcs and narrative events.
# Broken Bonds, Looming War
### Background
The Kazekage, **Enjin Houki** once hailed from Kirigakure and had forged a powerful bond with the current Mizukage, **Slourn Uchiha**. The two were once close, brothers in all but blood, despite their paths leading them to rule separate villages. But peace is fragile. Whispers began to spread, dark rumors of the Bloody Mist's leader launching a brutal assault on Sunagakure shinobi. Dozens were slaughtered in cold blood. The motive? Many say it's revenge, retribution for a fallen comrade. During the last Great War, a revered Mist shinobi, **Amir Yuki**, was slain by the hands of the Sand. Amir had once stood beside the previous Mizukage, **Sae Karatachi**, and his death left a scar that never healed. Tom Lee, a respected voice among the villages, sought to stop the flames of war from igniting. He urged the two Kage to speak, to remember the bond they once shared. But it was too late. The blood had already soaked the sand. The trust had already been shattered. And so began the **first strikes of a Bloody War**, one fueled by vengeance, betrayal, and the ghosts of the past.
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### Information
After weeks of **rising tensions**, heated arguments, and a flurry of letters exchanged between Kirigakure and Sunagakure, the storm could no longer be ignored. The remaining village leaders called for a **momentary ceasefire** and summoned the Five Great Nations to a **Kage Summit**. There, amidst tense silence and wary eyes, the future of the shinobi world hung in the balance. At the summit, the strength of alliances quickly revealed their weight. **Konohagakure** stood firmly beside **Kirigakure**, their unity sending a clear message to all present. Though **Iwagakure** remains a vassal state under the Leaf’s influence, the **Hokage** issued a decisive order: they were to remain uninvolved in the war, no matter their loyalties. Neutral in name, but not in tension, the summit marked the beginning of something far greater than a border conflict. Lines were drawn not just on the battlefield, but in the hearts of every shinobi.
### Declaration of War
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# Bujan: Arrival
### Background
A nation located somewhere in the Shinobi World that contains a treasure of mysteries. Little is known about this nation, including its location, composition, and environment. However, with recent events, pieces of history have begun to connect. In the middle of year 11 V.E., a large-scale operation known as *Operation: Lust* was conducted. The goal of this operation was to eliminate certain inhabitants from the face of the continent. This began a huge raging war that continues in the present day.
In the year 14 V.E., many broken canoes and rafts were found on the southeastern shores of the Region of Arbor. After some shinobi made these discoveries, numerous mysterious events began to unfold. These events brought unrest and adventure to the inhabitants of the Main Land. These events are all connected back to a mysterious land known as Bujan. Little is known about this nation, including its location, composition, and environment. However, there is some knowledge of its inhabitants, which consists of members of four different factions: The Mizushinzen, The Nezumiya, The Hanasojo, and The Koseki.
### The Factions
##### Mizushinzen
A faction consisting of fishermen, known for their vast knowledge of the sea and the environment. They are very passionate about preserving nature and have conducted large amounts of research dedicated to its upkeep. The Mizushinzen entered the Main Land to find new evolutions of plants that could prove useful in strengthening soldiers of their faction with enough food to fight the war.
##### Koseki
A faction consisting of miners and blacksmiths, known for their vast knowledge about minerals and explosives. They were originally the most populated faction in Bujan, thriving off their trade routes with other factions from their harvested natural resources. However, during the war, their faction was brought to near extinction, and so the Koseki entered the Main Land in hopes to finding unique minerals they can forge into weapons to fight the war.
##### Nezumiya
A faction consisting of bandits and thieves, known for their ruthless behavior and swift technique. They are very simple-minded and are passionate about gathering different artifacts, weapons, and blood. They are believed to be the initial cause of the war in Bujan with their evil intentions. The Nezumiya entered the Main Land in an attempt to stop other factions from obtaining resources to fight them, as well as asserting their power in their attempt at world domination.
##### Hanasojo
A faction consisting of religious worshippers, known for their commitment to their religion and the power they draw from it. They worship sakura trees, with its purpose unknown. However, some shinobi have found that these trees grant the worshippers strength. The reason for Hanasojo entering the Main Land is unknown.
### Greeting and Grit
As the factions that hailed from Bujan began to traverse their way through the Main Land, members of an [Iwagakure](iwagakure) scouting patrol came across members of the Koseki in the Northern Hills. The Koseki explain their situation to Tsuchikage [Ni Miyajima](ni), who refuses to lend them their aid. However, shinobi from [Sungakure](sungakure) and [Konohagakure](konohagakure) are more welcoming to the Hanasojo and Mizushinzen factions. Disagreements between the villages begin to rise after the handling of the mysterious factions becomes public. Tensions began to brew, but while the villages were talking about the disagreements, multiple lone forces sat quietly in the background. One of those forces goes by the name of **Akei** from the Hanasojo faction. The mysterious blindfolded figure had a strong connection with the sakura tree, and invited shinobi to partake in his meditation with him in hopes of gaining some source of newfound strength. Another one goes by the name of **Kenta**, a smart researcher from the Mizushinzen faction who cooperated with the [Konohagakure](konohagakure) and [Kirigakure](kirigakure) Research Divisions of various research topics. While these forces began to move, another loomed in the darkness. The factions and the villages scheduled a meeting, which was ambushed by none other than the Nezumiya. There were both shinobi and faction casualties as the Nezumiya made their presence known.
### Purple Skies
The Nezumiya unleash a reign of terror upon the Main Land, terrorizing the shinobi and civilians of each village. As the faction made their statement, a group of shinobi led by Kazekage [Aetamos Yome](aetamos) were able to slaughter an important member of the Nezumiya, who turns out to be **Alvus Houki**. This sparks great confusion and unrest amongst the shinobi, as Alvus Houki was a known name that was in Main Land for quite some time. Who were the Nezumiya connected to? Who is Nezumiya? Upon this death, the Nezumiya make it known that they are open to allow shinobi to join their power cause. Three shinobi successfully make their way into the ranks. After their recruitment, the Nezumiya continued to bombard the nations with indirect terror, but then there was a change. The Nezumiya began to organize themselves, and they established a fortress in the Ancient Ruins.
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### Operation: Unchain
During one of the Nezumiya's missions, they were able to capture two councilmen from [Sungakure](sungakure): Elite Oribe and Raiden Yuki. In another mission, they were also able to capture Jonin FarmerTom Lee from [Konohagakure](konohagakure). The kages of each of the villages banded together to create a Great Shinobi Alliance in an attempt to save the three individuals. The Nezumiya fortress contains a nearly indestructible door with no way of opening, however, so the alliance had no leads as to how they were to save their comrades. Enter **Toshio**, a mysterious man within the ranks of the Nezumiya who gave the shinobi a chance. He created a series of riddles for the shinobi to solve, and if they were correct, they would be able to open the door temporarily to find their friends. The shinobi were successful in completing said riddles and were able to continue with the operation. On one fruitful day, the Great Shinobi Alliance stormed into the fortress of the Nezumiya. But, they did not go in without any resistance. Multiple casualties were suffered on both sides, and only one of the three individuals in question was able to survive the major battle.
### Operation: Takeover
Following the previous operation, the shinobi were full of hatred towards the Nezumiya, who attempted to take a step back within their fortress to regroup. However, Kazekage [Massimo Yome](massimo_yome) had other plans. He rallied up the alliance once more to fight the Nezumiya in multiple waves, resulting in many casualties on both sides, including Kenta. An important figure within the Nezumiya, Commander **Shuen Iwatsuki**, showed face. With his appearance, some shinobi began to question his tactics and why he would continue his pursuit of revenge. The battle was over, so why continue to fight? More questions continued to arise as a member of the [Land of Mountains](lom), Alonza Uzumaki, was killed, and with his *Amulet* being taken alongside it.
### The Subtleness
After the operation concluded, the shinobi felt helpless. What can we do? Is there any hope? It didn't help either that [Iwagakure](iwagakure)'s [Akai Utsuwa](akaiutsuwa) was also taken by the Nezumiya. Luckily, there was nothing to worry about. Throughout a couple of months in the Shinobi World, it seemed that the factions disappeared. Where did they go? What happened to them?
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### Operation: Tiasou
This operation was started in 16 V.E. by a former [Kirigakure](kirigakure) Anbu named **Flame**. With the help of the shinobi, they were able to find information about a mysterious substance named *Morikami Moya*, which is found inside the Nezumiya Fortress. The shinobi and Flame used this information to try and formulate a counterattack against a dormant Nezumiya. After months of a mysterious disappearance, the shinobi reunite with Flame and **Hinizami**, the wife of the deceased Kenta. They band together to create the **Core Operation**, which is dedicated to finally defeating the Nezumiya.
After a few years of the Operation: Tiasou unfolding, their leader Flame suddenly goes missing. In her absence, **Hinizami Uyero** takes the helm, the wife of the late Kenta Uyero. She leads the operation by assigning multiple squadron leaders tasks to fulfill the operation.
Their first mission is to navigate into the Land of Tea to purchase a set of explosives to blow up the entrance to the Nezumiya Fortress. Leader \*Amir Yuki\* leads a squadron of shinobi into Avalon where they are met with some resistance. They are able to successfully complete the mission, but they suffer one loss. Their second mission is to conduct recon and infiltrate a newly built Nezumiya outpost. Leaders \*kyrone A\* and \*Agent Hoshigaki\* lead the mission, successfully destroying the outpost and obtaining valuable information. However, multiple kages were present in the raid and make a decision to release a mysterious figure named **Niyoru Kumagi.** This proves fatal.
The Core Operation's final mission is to infiltrate the Nezumiya fortress and seize control of the artifact [Akai Utsuwa](akaiutsuwa). As the mission is underway, the operation fails to recognize a large group of Nezumiya bandits escaping out of the fortress, which proves detrimental to their operation. The shinobi rush to pursue the bandits, traveling through the Deep Desert and Land of Tea before reaching the Nezumiya's final destination, Port Lapis. The shinobi are stopped by military guards, who provide entry to the bandits but bar the shinobi from entering. The operation has failed, and the artifact, gone.
With one artifact gone, will the shinobi be able to successfully capture the [other](heirloom)?
# Village Arcs
Arcs that have taken place exclusively within a Village.
# Lee Clan Arc
## Overview
The Lee Clan arc takes place a few short years after the conclusion of the Great Clan Wars that took place in the Land of Fire. While most of the village had come together to support the founding of a new age that should have brought peace and prosperity, others still held deep-rooted grudges.
## Raid and Investigation
On the anniversary of Konohagakure's founding, an attack was launched on the village. First Hokage, Vane Senju was able to defeat the assailants, but they were warned that this was just the beginning.
Konoha shinobi were able to trace the assailants back to the Land of Grass, a small village near the border of the Land of Fire and Land of Earth. They watched it for a bit, seeing many Lee clan members roaming about. Vane Senju determined that it was the Lee clan who had attacked the village and planned to respond accordingly.
## Burning of the Land of Grass
*Not much is known about what transpired during the night Kusagakure was attacked and burned to the ground. All that was left were the corpses of several Lee.*
## The Cave Incident
Several weeks later, Konoha responded to a call to a farm when rogues attacked. The farm had many Lee on it, who aided in helping Konoha track down the rogues. Upon tracking them to a cave near the Land of Earth, Konoha shinobi were able to subdue them; however, in the scuffle, the cave's entrance collapsed. Luckily, the Lee were able to free the shinobi. As the shinobi left the cave, they had an encounter with the Hokage, who arrived shortly before to aid his shinobi. *Not much is known about that transpired, though the Lee were able to return to their farm.*
The next week, a light pierced the sky and a barrier trapped the Hokage. Shinobi immediately rushed to the scene and came upon *\[REDACTED\]*. [Vane Senju](/search?term=sp+vane) was able to free himself from the barrier and help his shinobi subdue the Lee clan.
## The Eclipse
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# Meaning of Forgotten
### Background
The aftermath of the successful coup against the 1st Tsuchikage Sosuke Kamizuru marked a period of unexpected revelations for [Iwagakure](iwagakure) . Following the coup orchestrated by the 2nd Tsuchikage [Crow Uzumaki](crow-uzumaki-the-cripple-dead), an unforeseen discovery unfolded during routine training, leading to the unearthing of a hidden library within the village.
### The Journey
While training, a group of genin accidentally stumbled upon a concealed library behind a seemingly ordinary wall. This library, filled with ancient history and scripts, captured the curiosity of the young shinobi and their mentors. Among the scrolls, they found one containing information about a legendary red blade known as "Akai Utsuwa." Although most of the content was unreadable, a recognizable emblem pointed towards the notorious organization, Ritanazu, which Iwagakure had previously confronted during [Sosuke Kamizuru's](/search?term=sp+sosuke) reign. Days passed as the shinobi continued their exploration of the Ritanazu hideout, eventually discovering a clue that led them to the Land of Mountains. Reporting their findings to the 2nd Tsuchikage, Crow Uzumaki, he promptly assembled a team of skilled shinobi to locate and retrieve the fabled blade of legends.
### Barriers and Confrontation
Upon reaching the designated location, the Iwagakure shinobi encountered unexpected challenges—multiple barriers sealed the entrance to the sanctuary where "Akai Utsuwa" was rumored to be housed. Undeterred, the determined shinobi tirelessly worked to dismantle the barriers, revealing a passage that led them deep into the sanctuary.
### The Surprising Encounter
To their astonishment, the Iwagakure shinobi came face-to-face with none other than Kusari and his loyal followers, believed to have been defeated during the previous conflict with Ritanazu. The ensuing battle lasted hours, testing the mettle of the Iwagakure shinobi. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Iwagakure forces emerged victorious, overcoming the revived threat of Kusari and reclaiming the legendary blade, "Akai Utsuwa."
### Conclusion
The discovery of the hidden library, the pursuit of the red blade "Akai Utsuwa," and the unexpected resurgence of Ritanazu created a complex and captivating chapter in Iwagakure's history. The successful retrieval of the legendary blade marked the end of this particular saga, highlighting the resilience and determination of Iwagakure's shinobi in the face of unforeseen challenges.
# Rise of the Ashes
### Introduction
[Iwagakure](iwagakure), once a formidable village known for its strength, had fallen on hard times. Countless losses, challenges, and hardships had taken their toll, leaving the village weakened. The turning point came during a battle against the Mizukage, where the 2nd Tsuchikage [Crow Uzumaki](crow-uzumaki-the-cripple-dead) suffered a fatal injury and lost his leg. Faced with this dire situation, the elders of Iwagakure decided it was time to take action. A summit was called, bringing together high-ranking individuals to discuss the future of the village.
### Summit for Change
The summit was a pivotal moment for Iwagakure, where various issues were examined, and solutions were sought. The root cause was identified as a lack of training and discipline among the village shinobi. Determined to restore their strength, the two Stone elders announced a plan to bring in three Masters of Earth to train and elevate the skills of Iwagakure's shinobi.
### Masters of Earth
**Master Lo'ro Uzumaki**
The first master to arrive was Master Lo'ro Uzumaki, a traveling shinobi known for experiencing the world's most precious thing—alcohol. Initially underestimated by the Iwagakure shinobi, Master Lo'ro surprised them with his mastery of spiritual arts and inner strength. Under his guidance, the shinobi spent two days meditating on an island of earth in the sky, gaining clarity and a deeper understanding of their own power.
**Master Cirit Kazesuna**
Following Master Lo'ro, Master Cirit Kazesuna of the [Sungakure](/search?term=sp+sungakure) arrived. Unlike the spiritual focus of the first master, Master Cirit emphasized physical strength and determination. Through rigorous trials in the arena, he instilled a sense of confidence in the Iwagakure shinobi, proving that they possessed strength but needed guidance in the right direction.
**Master Draken Karatachi and the Order of Dawnstar**
As anticipation built for the arrival of the third master, Master Draken Karatachi of the Order of Dawnstar made a dramatic entrance. He planned to teach the importance of thinking, strategy, and unity. However, before the trials could begin, a shocking turn of events occurred. Master Draken was betrayed by his own followers, who accused him of being a traitor. A conflict ensued, resulting in the defeat of the Order's members and a funeral for Master Draken.
### Unanswered Questions
The mysterious nature of the Order of Dawnstar and the shocking betrayal left the Iwagakure shinobi with many unanswered questions. Who were these individuals, and what role did the Order play in the events that transpired? Only time would reveal the true impact of the Masters of Earth on the revival of Iwagakure and the challenges that lay ahead.
# The Avalon Outpost Arc
## Overview
The arc follows the introduction of the Land of Tea’s dominant superpower, Avalon, creating an outpost in the Land of Fire. In the wake of their arrival, they are forced to fight off rebellious factions and Shinobi alike. In this arc lies unknown new powers, fierce battle, and dark secrets.
Konoha Shinobi are alerted to a battle taking place within their borders. They quickly set off to discover the origin of the disturbance. They came across a battle between two groups with countless corpses and blood filled water in the wilderness. The Shinobi decide to help the one of the groups and defeat their adversaries.
Following the battle, the leader of the group the Shinobi helped took off his helmet. He revealed himself to be Captain Reinhardt of the country of Avalon. He revealed he was fighting a rebellious faction known as Jinsei. Before the Shinobi could ask much more he left with his remaining forces.
## Long Silence Broken
After weeks of no contact, another battle occurred. This time the Shinobi came immediately to aid Avalon. They found one man beating up on Jinsei members. He eventually vanquished all of them with the help of the shinobi. When battle was finished, the Shinobi looked around and saw mounds of Jinsei corpses. They found out despite losing his arm in the battle, the man killed over 35 Jinsei members alone. He revealed his name to be Jin Ryoba. Sensing he would leave once again, [Carter Uchiha](carter-uchiha-dead) asked him to send a message to the capital to allow the Shinobi in to the settlement they had set up. He accepted and left the bloody battlefield behind.
## Peace Talks With Jinsei
[Konohagakure](konohagakure) Shinobi somehow received a message in their minds. He was told to approach the area where Carter Uchiha’s blade had been forged. They quickly found them and asked them what they wanted. A man stood there and said his name was Inaki Tome of Jinsei. He said he wanted a neutrality pact with Konoha. The Shinobi were reluctant to agree to a pact of neutrality. The Shinobi asked to fight some of his men. Inaki agreed, and any Jinsei member who lost was executed. After the fights, the Shinobi decided to come to an agreement to remain neutral in the war. As they left, they noticed the bodies of the Jinsei disappear, perhaps another illusion from Inaki’s technique.
The Shinobi continued to find Jinsei members running about. They eventually found out they were scouting the settlement of Avalon in the Land of Fire. The Shinobi find out the Jinsei members slaughtered a nearby rogue settlement, but don’t make too much of a fuss about it. Afterward they are called to a mountain where Kenzo Ryoba, brother of Jin Ryoba, waits. He informs them they will be allowed into Avalon’s outpost for a small festival being held for the Queen’s arrival.
## Queen Lamora’s Arrival
The Shinobi attended a festival held in the queen, Hana Lamora IV’s, honor. They talk with the citizens of the outpost before the queen arrives. When she arrives she greets Vane Senju and his Shinobi. A while afterwards, a group of Jinsei attack the outpost, but they are quickly defeated by Jin Ryoba and Captain Reinhardt. The Shinobi find out Jin had somehow regrown his arm, but they didn’t have much time to question it before they had to leave due to the festival ending.
## Natural Chakra
After completing a few missions for Avalon involving hunting down Jinsei, thereby breaking the neutrality agreement, the Shinobi begin to see something in the sky. As the Shinobi venture out to take a closer look, they see that a large chunk of the land had gone into the sky. A bright light shines from the island. They quickly try to find a way onto the land, but they can’t think of anything. A Shinobi comes up with the idea of using earth style due to the gravitational effects of the area. His idea works and it provides a pathway for the Shinobi. They are able to get on the landmass and find a Jinsei operative. He explains this is the work of a being known as Artoria. He says she was trapped by Avalon and is now using chakra beacons to lash out. They decide to shut off the chakra beacons in order to restore the gravity to its usual state. The Shinobi are eventually able to get the land back to the ground, but they are no closer to finding the truth.
## Inaki’s Return
After months of no contact, the Shinobi venture into Avalon’s outpost, but they find no one there except Jinsei members. They explain they’re searching for Inaki, who had said he was going to find his old bunker hidden in the land. They eventually find him, but he is unresponsive. After constant attempts, [Vane Senju](/search?term=sp+vane) and Ahjin Hyuga feel a surge of chakra rub through them and see a flashback of Inaki and Jin Ryoba talking. Inaki expresses his problems with Avalon, but Jin rejects his plans. The two begin to fight before the memory ends. Inaki awakens and forces the Shinobi to leave, only after they steal a few of the scrolls and books from him.
## Jinsei’s End
Konoha is called to the now abandoned outpost of Avalon one day. They arrive to find a man in white armor. He shows them the remaining members of Jinsei have been captured, except Inaki. He says the queen decided to finally crush this small insurrection. He explained it only took so long due to other pressing matters. The Shinobi attempt to save the prisoners, but something odd happens. Vane Senju feels something dark take a hold of him. He begins executing the prisoners one by one. The Shinobi are helpless to stop him. Eventually, all of the prisoners are dead. The man tells them this has definitely soured relations somewhat. He explains maybe the queen will pity them and let them enter the Land of Tea anyway. Without another word, he vanished, thus ending the Avalon Outpost Arc.
*The true power of natural chakra. Only something that had left behind its humanity could accomplish such a feat.*
### The Desecration of the Yome Clan Trials
Shinobi of Sunagakure were sent out to complete the Yome Clan Trials, completing them to learn more about the Yome clans' history within the land. Upon completing the trials however, the lights go out and stone is heard being cracked. The lights shine again revealing the tablets keeping the Yome history desecrated, blood staining the walls accusing Sunagakure of being "CLAN KILLERS!" and needing to "PAY FOR THEIR ANCESTORS CHOICES!"
### Meeting the Puppet
A few days after the desecration of the Yome Trial, shinobi encounter a strange figure standing within the remains of a slaughtered village. The figure questions the shinobi about what it means to "be alive". The shinobi do their best to answer, but inevitably a fight breaks out between the groups. The puppet flees after a brief fight.
### The Silversand Revolution
Shinobi meet with two new people, an older man of the Yome Clan who seeks to take the role of caretaker in the Yome Trials. Yugen Yome arrives from the Land of Tea to keep the history of his clan alive and encourages the other native clans to take their clan trials. The next visitor the village receives is a member of a new organization within the land seeking resources. The shinobi catch on, and a fight breaks out between the masked man and his compatriots, until only the leader remains. He confesses his name and group, revealing his name as *Selv Shirogane*. The shinobi hear his hopes for alliance and let him go to try to convince the Shirogane Revolution leader.,
### Revisiting the Oribe Trial
The shinobi set out with their Oribe Shinobi to visit the Oribe Trials and relearn lost knowledge on the Oribe Clan. They enter and complete the trials slowly but surely, until the trial itself shows a disturbance in its natural energy..., As shinobi try to understand what's wrong, the puppet Alive reveals themselves, questioning the shinobi about life and death once more. The shinobi learn the Oribe Trial was being drained of its ambient chakra to fuel a plan of the Shirogane Revolution. The floor collapses beneath them as they try to speak to the puppet, and another fight breaks out. The shinobi weaken the puppet, and reclaim the trial, allowing it to regain its chakra naturally for a future visit.
### The Kazesuna Trial
Shinobi set out to reclaim the Kazesuna trial under the guidance of the Kazesuna Elder, Sunaraashi. They visit and learn it's also being used by the Shirogane for creating puppets. The shinobi encounter the leader of the Shirogane Revolution, a fickle man that admonishes the shinobi for their ancestors' actions, starting a fight between the village and his revolutionists. The leader escapes allowing the Shinobi to reclaim the Kazesuna Trial from the Revolutions grasp.
### The Houki Trial
Last of the clan trials, the shinobi visit the Houki Trial, completing the challenges with ease with the Houki leading them within the trial's walls. However, unlike the others, no Shirogane hide within the walls of the trial. A secret is uncovered with documents and statuses of the other trials, revealing the Elder of the Houki clans plot to kill the other elders and work with the *Silversand.*
### Tracking the Houki Elder
Word of the puppet and the Shirogane reach the ears of other parties, and with help from the Kazesuna Elder and Yome Caretaker, the shinobi find a trail leading to the Houki Elders location. They find him stopped at a small town deep within the desert, a small flying island above them. The shinobi greet the Elder, who appears friendly and kind to them, inviting them into his personal shipping facility and telling them stories of the old Land of Wind. He confirms the history of the Shirogane within the Land of Wind, wiped out by the major clans after they tried using human corpses to make truly dangerous weapons. He excuses himself for a moment and steps out, only for banging knocks on the door to be heard moments later. The shinobi are confronted by the townspeople for being terrorists, a claim made by the Houki Elder as he escapes the proceeding fight. The shinobi leave the town *mostly* just injured, but some question the intentions of the Houki Elder as he escapes,
### The Houki Trial
Last of the clan trials, the shinobi visit the Houki Trial, completing the challenges with ease with the Houki leading them within the trial's walls. However, unlike the others, no Shirogane hide within the walls of the trial. A secret is uncovered with documents and statuses of the other trials, revealing the Elder of the Houki clans plot to kill the other elders and work with the *Silversand.* The shinobi also decide who they wish to side with, hoping to understand the puppet Alive more, they set out to truly understand why the puppet exists, and what it *feels.*
### Alives Evolution
After more raids from the Shirogane Revolution and many meetings with Alive to try and help them. Shinobi uncover the truth about the puppet. Once the daughter of the Houki Elder, Nivale was killed by poison as Aaeron Houki, the Houki Elder cut all ties with his clan and family after working with the Silversand. He aided the Silversand in killing the Oribe Clan Head, and an attempt on the Yome and Kazesuna Elders lives were made but failed. As the Great Scorpion War came to an end, the Houki Elder made sure his clan was secure, then fled the land and cut all ties to prevent the Silversand from blackmailing him or his clan.
Notable Shinobi in Alive Evolution include **Himari Chinoike,** **Jumpa A,** **Chikaku Uchiha,** **Werslord Kurogane,** **Solid Kazesuna,** and **Elagius Uzumaki**
### The Shirogane Monster
Weeks pass and Alive, now truly known as *Nivale* is nowhere to be seen. Shinobi confronts the Shirogane Revolution to find the Leader planning something deeper in the desert. The shinobi confront him and his last remaining revolutionists, until they realize it was a trap. The Shirogane Leader reveals his greatest puppet creation, a massive mechanical monster that leaps around the sands and releases fiery explosions. Shinobi attack the core atop the mechanized puppets monstrous form, cracking away at it until it explodes into scrap metal and blood. The Shirogane Leader is found crippled in the wreckage, but as the shinobi prepare to confront him the Houki Elder arrives, dropping down and killing the Shirogane Leader and taking a valuable core from him. The Houki Elder wields the Puppet core to bind the shinobi in strings, and tells the shinobi his true intentions.
*I will kill that puppet, it is a weapon... not my daughter."*
### Alives New Form
The shinobi are able to track the location of Nivale back to a hidden base within the town she was first found in. The shinobi enter to find Nivale barely alive and torn of most of her parts. The shinobi help her down and aid her in revealing a hidden room, *Nivales collection of spare parts.* Shinobi help the puppet reform herself with hundreds of parts at their disposal. Chains, knives, sawblades, sharp metal armor, lightning enhanced legs, fire-enhanced fists, a hammer imbued with A Clan lightning, extra limbs with sharp ends like a spider, 4 extra eyes for enhanced sight, and a new core imbued with the chakra of Sungakures strongest Shinobi. The shinobi prepare themselves with their new ally to take down the Houki Elder, and help Nivale feel true emotion.
### Aaeron Houki, Tyrant of the Winds
The shinobi receive reports of Aaeron Houkis location within the desert, waiting for the Shinobis arrival. The shinobi arrive with their newfound ally, the puppet Nivale, and stand face-to-face with the Houki Elder and his minions. The Elder reveals his plans, Erase the Shirogane clan out of history, kill the Kazesuna Elder which he succeeded in, and *Kill Nivale,* the last tie to this land he wishes to remove from himself. The shinobi face off against the prime strength Elder as he summons tornados and manipulates the wind to lift him and the sandstone up to annihilate the shinobi and his daughter. The shinobi defeat his minions, and fight back against the oppressive and malevolent winds to reach the Elder at his peak power. The shinobi weaken him down but despite their efforts, the man chosen by the winds does not falter. He demands that Nivale submit to him and die.
The Puppet Nivale makes a decision. As a puppet reborn from the daughter of the man before them, she thanks the shinobi for their help. She thanks them for helping her understand her new form, emotions like hope, fear, greed, bloodlust.
She thanks the shinobi, for helping her *truly feel Alive.*
As the shinobi step back, she embraced her father, activating the self-destructive core the shinobi told her not to implant. In her last moments, she achieved her goal, and took down the Tyrant of the Winds with the help of Sunagakure.
### The Bogeyman of the Sand
Following the discovery of the Sand Village Clan Sites, the shinobi discover a hidden area within their village. A small base within the walls of the village with documents detailing the shinobi and villagers as they go about their daily habits... within the arc, the shinobi dig further into this mysterious group, along with two other groups that reside within the Land of Wind.
### The Drybone Colony
The Sand Shinobi make contact with a new group within the Land of Wind. They wear masks made of animal bone and hideout within a small clearing in the lands desert. They meet and offer the clan assistance and learn about attacks on their people during the night, sightings of masked men attacking and kidnapping their villagers. As the shinobi leave their camp, the Kazekage disappears, falling through the sand like water, only to appear moments later, claiming a man had brought him down there with an offer. The Silversand wished to meet.
### The Silversand Meeting
Hidden within the sandstone canyons, the shinobi were instructed to arrive at a location within the desert, where they were met and escorted by a Silversand scout. The Silversand brought them within a hidden base of operation where a representative of the Silversand Leader spoke to them about an alliance. The Silversands offered the shinobi a chance to research with them, and offered territories within and outside the Land of Wind if they helped them achieve their goal. However, they requested help in wiping out every other clan residing with the Land of Wind, prompting the Kazekage and HR's of Sand to leave only considering the offer. Their choice in this would define their relations with the Silversand, and whether they would oppose them in their plans.
### Helping the Drybone Colony
In the coming weeks, the shinobi made their choice, assisting the Drybone Colony in growing their camp. This decision marked the Shinobi as an enemy of the Silversand, prompting their leader to come out of hiding and attack them. Their leader was a man known as *Locust* a cruel man that sought to dominate the Land of Wind, and control its inhabitants completely. Many more skirmishes occured between the Sand Village and the Silversand, seeing their Kekkei Genkai as one that allowed them to shift through sand and sandstone like water, making them perfect spies.
### The Fall of the Spicehounds
A path untaken, the Spicehounds excelled in medicine and cooking, however, with the missions from the Drybone Colony and attacks from the Silversand, the Spicehounds were soon wiped out by the Silversand. Their village was found by shinobi in ruins, with a massive trap set that lured scorpions to attack the shinobi as they investigated the destroyed town.
### Raiding the Silversand Bases
After working with the Drybone Colony enough, a method to track down the Silversand bases was found, leading to three distinct raids on the Silversands' bases of operation. Raiding the 2nd bases proved difficult as the Leader of the Silversand made an appearance, filling the shinobi in on his plans to expand past the Land of Wind once he claimed it. He gave the shinobi one last chance to join his cause, but it was rightfully declined.
### Locust
Word reached the shinobi about Locust preparing something within the desert just outside the Land of Wind, prompting the Sand Village and Drybone Colony to prepare for battle. The shinobi arrived at a massive pillar in the sand, pulsing with power as the last remaining Silversand gathered around it. Locust spoke of his true plans, hoping to employ the Sand Village as pawns to spread sand all throughout the shinobi world, but now recognizing the threat the Shinobi presented. A war between the two parties broke out, and ended only once Locust had fallen atop the great sandstone pillar.
*However...*
As Locust died, his body turned to sand, mixing with the grains beneath their feet. Many lives were lost in the battle, including the leader of the Drybone Colony. The shinobi returned home however, and celebrated their victory. The Drybone Colonys new leader, Horus Drybone, thanked the shinobi for their help, and disappeared with his colony in the following week.
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# The Clan Trials
After the defeat and fall of the Duneborne Colony, the Sand Village continued to grow in power under the leadership of Tall Yome. The shinobi were soon approached by a man unfamiliar to most but known by few as the father of Tall Yome. He spoke with the shinobi about the villages past, and a war long ago that sent the inhabitants of the land into hiding deep underground.
The shinobi learned that each of the four major sand clans; Kazesuna, Houki, Oribe, and Yome, all had sites where their ancestors hid, with years of history to be discovered. They set out to find these sites, and learn more about their past, and the great war that led them to hide underground.
### The Yome Trial
The Shinobi uncover the Yome trial and members of the Yome clan enter. They utilize their clan skills and prowess to complete the trial, having to sacrifice one of their shinobi to continue, only to find him later within the trial in a cell, trapped alongside a strange, white-haired child. The Yome break the bounds of the trial to free their companion and the strange girl, gaining information on the clans history within the Land of Wind.
### The Kazesuna Trial
The Kazesuna Trial is uncovered and the clan enter, finding a trial that tests their patience and will within the deep desert sands. They meet a spirit of the long-dead Kazesuna Elder, who was trapped within the trial to let his clansmen escape. The shinobi complete the trial, learn about their clans history, and aid the Elder in finding a new vessel to inhabit, the vessel of a stray cat found within the Sand Village.
### The Oribe Trial
The Oribe Trial is found and the shinobi of the Oribe Clan enter to find a fiery test to prove their worth. They utilize their clans signature ability, and complete the puzzle. They find their Elders skeleton trapped to his throne, discovered to be a purposeful attempt to trap the Elder as his clan escaped unharmed. The shinobi realize now that something killed two of the past elders, and the next trial may reveal more...
##### == The Houki Trial
Members of the Houki Clan visit their clans trail, finding a massive cavern to test their control over the wind and art wielding their fan blades. They complete the trial with ease, finding their Elders meeting room. However, before they leave one shinobi notices something odd about the room... A small button found within the room reveals a hidden compartment with documents and lights flashing green, all except one...
The Shinobi read the notes to find notes detailing the Houki Elders contact with a group, coordinating with them to assassinate the other clan heads, promising information on their clans for protection of the Houki Clan. Shinobi question the documents, and leave more knowledgeable about the Houki clan and its tremulous past.
### The Great Scorpion War
After completing the clan trials, the shinobi finally uncover the truth about their clans and the war that led to their hiding. *The Great Scorpion War* a war caused by one of the oldest clans to reside within the land, the *Sandstone Colony* who sought to harness the power of the Scorpions to control them. However, their attempts only angered the creatures of the land, causing the scorpions to attack all the colonies residing within the Land of Wind.
As the fight continued on, more creatures of the land were disturbed, causing the smarter of the clans to prepare to hide underground. Not even halfway into the war, something awoke, and rampaged through the land, killing off anything left above ground, and turning the Land of Wind into the vast desert it is today. As weeks passed, the remaining clans continued to train and wrote down their histories in case they died out, and soon, the war was over.
After the war was over, the remaining clans sought to reclaim their territories, but were brought together by a man named Tall Yome, who united the clans to form the allied Sand Village.
### The Aftermath
As the shinobi uncovered their clans history, and learned of how the Sand Village was formed, a new threat revealed itself. A man wearing an ancient mask and cloak, warning them to stay out of matters that don't involve them, before disappearing into the sands...
*Many of the pictures taken in this arc were lost to time due to the old Sand server getting raided, if you have any pictures, Dm @pigskin to get them added!*
# The Falling Icicle
### Introduction
The Falling Icicle Chronicle unfolds as an enigmatic tale surrounding the disappearance of Toshiro, the former [Yuki Clan](/search?term=sp+yuuki) leader. What begins with the discovery of a torn-up note propels Mist Shinobi into a quest to uncover the truth behind Toshiro's whereabouts.
### The Iceberg Encounter
The saga commences as a Mist Ninja spot a colossal iceberg in the distance, leading them to figures near the Yuki Clan Area. A battle ensues, resulting in the discovery of a torn-up note. Pursuing clues, the Shinobi apprehend a bandit, obtaining a missing piece and setting the stage for a mysterious journey.
The collected notes form a blood-soaked journal, the "Journal of The Sage of Ice." While most entries detail Toshiro's travels, the final page contains a cryptic message leading to landmarks scattered across the Land of Water and beyond.
### The Quest Unfolds
Realizing bandits are also on the trail, Mist Shinobi dispatch squads to identified landmarks. Fierce battles ensue, resulting in the retrieval of messages. Back in the Village, the deciphering process begins, unveiling the next step in the Falling Icicle Chronicle.
### The Mizukage's Fury
The Mist Shinobi, including the Kage, swiftly move to the next area. There, they discover a burnt skeleton, identified by intact clothes as Toshiro's. Enraged, the Mizukage destroys the area with his presence and rage. Calming down at the sight of a distant paper, he finds a blood-written message: "DON'T TRUST ...KI-." Ambushed by masked men, the Shinobi and the Kage are trapped. While some leave for further plans, a few remain to ensure the Mist Village's demise.
### The Battle Unleashed
The Mizukage channels his rage, leading his villagers to slaughter the masked men and bury them in icy graves. After capturing and interrogating one, they discover the attackers as Followers of Ash. The commander wields a forbidden power acquired from Toshiro's corpse, further deepening the mystery of the Falling Icicle Chronicle.
*Corpse of Toshiro*
# The Village Hidden in the Sand
### Introduction
A few weeks preceding the first Chunin exams, the tranquil village was disrupted by the arrival of Sirroco Dustwind, a mysterious figure. Despite being uninvited, Sirroco Dustwind proposed an expedition, an offer accepted by [Tall Yome](tall-yome-dead), the village leader. As they ventured forth, peculiar individuals speaking an unfamiliar language approached the village, delivering a cryptic warning. The encounter prompted a return to the village, where Tallpan, Sirroco, and Research shared their findings. Sirroco revealed the strangers to be the 'Duneborne,' an enigmatic faction with historical ties to the [Yome Clan](/search?term=sp+yome) and a powerful kekkei genkai that allowed them to ignite and implode sand particles.
### First Expedition Discoveries
Sirroco, well-versed in the Duneborne language, offered to teach the villagers. A subsequent expedition, armed with this knowledge, allowed communication with the Duneborne. An invitation to meet their King was extended, with the exception of Sirroco. The meeting with the Duneborne King started amicably but took a dark turn when he demanded a deadly duel between Sand's shinobi and Duneborne warriors.
### Deadly Duels and Revelation
The first duel, featuring Genin Hail Oribe, ended swiftly, but the Duneborne King scorned him as weak. The second duel, involving Chunin [Baal Yome](baal-yome-dead), ended similarly, with Baal making offensive remarks. The Duneking explained that the duels were a test of strength and loyalty, expressing a desire for an alliance. The condition was clear: Sand had to send Sirroco to the Duneborne lands.
### The Dilemma and War
Sand faced a dilemma, torn between handing over Sirroco or resisting the Duneborne. Opting for conflict, war erupted the next day. The Sand shinobi emerged victorious, defeating the Duneborne forces. However, the Duneking initiated a devastating technique, causing widespread injuries. In the midst of chaos, the Duneking escaped, and Sirroco vanished.
### Aftermath and Discoveries
Returning to the Duneking's throne, the shinobi discovered a hidden entrance leading to a chamber filled with maps, peculiar stones, and unanswered questions. The secrets within the chamber left the village in a state of bewilderment, contemplating the consequences of their choices and the mysterious connection between Sirroco and the Duneborne.
This event marked a pivotal moment in the village's history, forcing them to confront external threats, make difficult decisions, and unravel the mysteries hidden within their seemingly tranquil surroundings.
*The first meeting with the leader of the Duneborne, Duneking Isthe, establishing the deal that was later declined and led to the war.*
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# The Masters Return
### Introduction
After the retrieval of the 6 out of the 7 Swords. A Dark looming presence was around the air. Which seemed to attract or reveal the remaining "Sages" out of hiding or reveal their true identity. During these times [Blare Yuki](blare-yuki-dead) completes training of his "Tear", people like Kaiyo, Jegran, Baraggan and Zaraki all now properly introduced themselves and start seeing who to choose from the new Generation as their successors but something is felt and is related to the 7 Ninja Sword Nuibari...
### The Quest Unfolds
The first to reveal themselves is Kaiyo Hoshigaki, the Tear Wielder of Water. Yamamoto explains on whats going on and whats to come. Kaiyo was already retired at that point in his life but due to the pact that was made after an incident, he must comeback to that life. He helps them to track down a group of Rogues and interogattes one of them to the point of him switching sides and leading them to meeting with the right hand of the boss. It led them to a beach with the Lieutenants waiting for the Right Hand. Shortly after the Right hand shows up Kaiyo is in shock and says that that man is the Wielder of the Wind Tear Ghetsis. The meeting continues normally and many information was told until. A figure clad in Darkness appears as he quickly appears he vanish but killing the Sage known as Ghetsis, his Tear flies off. but the next day the Tear chooses someone.
### The Selection Begins...
During this time period the Wood "Tear" Wielder known as Azatan shows up. with this the remaining of the 8 are all reunited... They all tell the rest of what happened within the Village. They explain that the man known as Shaka hails from an entire different continent. The continent seemed to be rough because the amount of power he had is an insane amount... They spin the tale that they were tasked to defeat a man simply known as "The Herald". They were not successful. The 8 only managed to simply seal him in the temple that they've seen... Now the seal seems to be weakening. All except for 1 of the Sages bestow their power to newer and stronger shinobi. Zaraki is the only one left out due to the fact that his pupil wasn't up to par... what a drastic mistake...
### The Future Battle to come.
Now with all the new Generational 8 although still fresh with the new power they were tasked to re-do the seal on the temple or The Herald is released upon into the world....
# The Land of Irons Arc
### Background
A Nation to the North, A Group of so called "Samurai" reside here who go by the name Shinsengumi. Deep within the vast expanse of the Land of Iron, a realm cloaked in mystery and shrouded by an air of authority, two seasoned Jonin set forth on a mission of paramount importance. Their objective: to secure the remnants of a story, a book titled "The Tales of a Ronin." Little did they know that this seemingly innocuous task would unravel a series of events that would reshape the destiny of the entire land.
The discovery of the book led to the execution of a man named Oshio, triggering a wave of discontent among the Shinobi who had hoped to glean valuable intel. Questions arose, tensions flared, and the shadows of doubt crept through the ranks of the disciplined warriors.
### Blades of Betrayal
Simultaneously, a squad under the leadership of the Kazekage embarked on an investigation into a mysterious village steeped in folklore. As the distraction unfolded, Takeshi Kurogane seized the opportunity to unleash chaos. Striking with deadly precision, he claimed the life of Kira JR Hozuki, leaving the Shogun wounded and defenseless. Takeshi escaped with two prized possessions—an azure Blue blade and a gleaming Gold blade—his actions setting the stage for a tumultuous period in the Land of Iron.
Amidst the turmoil, the Shogun's wife brought forth two children, each bearing a distinct complexion—one dark-skinned, the other pale. Unbeknownst to many, the clandestine Kenrai Elite, operating in the shadows, prepared to unleash a mysterious seal that would send ripples through the fabric of reality.
### Clash of Titans
A wave of shinobi, commanded by the enigmatic [Valentine Kurogane](/books/characters-o9r/page/valentine-tetsu-kurogane-dead), descended upon the land under the united banner of all Kage. In an unprecedented alliance, the leaders of the shinobi world clashed with the Kenrai Elite, resulting in a devastating battle that claimed the lives of 200 samurai. The Kenrai Elite fought relentlessly, running for weeks without respite, until the surviving forces closed in on them. In a moment of desperation, the Last Kenrai Elite sacrificed their life to release a seal. Kiyoshi Kurogane expended his last chakra, tearing open a rift into the depths of hell.
### Aftermath and Ascension
Figures approached from the Land of Iron, the surviving Shinobi, a mere fraction of their original number. Of the 45 who ventured forth, only 17 returned, their faces etched with the scars of a harrowing journey. The Hidden Mist Shinobi fared even worse, with only one lone survivor.
Though granted the esteemed title of Jonin, the question lingered—had they truly accomplished their mission? The shadows of doubt loomed large, but the resilience of these 17 warriors showcased their true worth. The Land of Iron, now free from the clutches of the Kenrai, bore witness to a bitter truth. Despite claims of slaying members of the Elite Squad, no evidence surfaced. The fallen Shinobi and Shinsengumi Samurai lay lifeless, yet the Elite Kenrai bodies remained elusive. The aftermath left a lingering sense of unease, a subtle whisper of deception in the wind.
### A New Era
In the end, Valentine Kurogane, the General of the Shinsengumi, ascended to the position of Shogun. The Land of Iron, scarred by the recent turmoil, closed its borders to the outside world. A new era had dawned, marked by uncertainty, political intrigue, and the echoes of a past that refused to be forgotten.
*Takeshi Kurogane, apart of the group called the "Kenrai" and was second in command. He was killed by Kagetsu "The Lord of Yin"*
# The Land of Mountains Arc
### Background
A Nation to the West of the Shinobi world, not too much is know about these lands besides of the knowledge of several strong individuals reside in it. Including but not limited to Tae Hyuga, Kenzo Kaguya and a "Reibi" cult. A man by the name of Tae Hyuga departs from the Land of Mountains, venturing into the Mist Village and eventually joining their ranks, only to be caught and found out as an outsider. Once found out, Tae warns of something lurking within his homeland and is attempting to flee as far away East. Of course, the Mizukage proposes to help Tae take out this threat, motivating him to fight against the threat.
### A Nation Desperate for Help
After some planning, 4 Shinobi from each village depart to the Land of Mountains to attempt to assist Tae Hyuga in taking back their land. After some delays and losses, the majority successfully make it past the first barrier to enter the Land of Mountains. Tae welcomes them and leads them to his house in Kagero Village, The only known city in the Land of Mountains and its new Capital. Tae explains the situation in which is to defeat a figure known as Kenzo Kaguya, the current leader of the Land of Mountains.
### A Failure and Setback
In their time at the Land of Mountains, The Shinobi began to secretly train to defeat Kenzo, and they also went on to learn more about the Nation as a whole. Tae explains theres 3 major factions within the nation, Tae's side, a more of a resistance towards the others, Kenzo's side and a cult by the name of "Reibi." Tae warned the Shinobi to avoid interactions with the cult at all cost, but a Shinobi by the name of "Pax Hyuga" decided it would be a good idea to tell a cultist guard their entire plan forcing the Shinobi to end their trainings early and be forced to enter conflict with not only Kenzo but also Reibi.
### Catacombs
After an *event* a select group of Shinobi are sent to an unknown place known only as the "Catacombs" little is known about this part of the Land of Mountains besides its extreme deathrate of 90% with its only survivor being Zeno Hozuki. When escaping from the Catacombs, another group of Shinobi managed to temporarily disrupt the Reibi army and ultimately knock them out of the question for helping Kenzo.
### Battle of Bones
With little time left, the Shinobi decide to make their move on Kenzo now while Reibi can't help. In which a battle ensues, in the end the Shinobi manage to win with some minor losses.
*it should be noted alot of information has been left out due to request of players attending the arc to not fully elaborate on things.*
*Kenzo Kaguya, one of the few remaining members of the Kaguya Clan*