Ain't no party like a ninja party

[usedswift]

Who: open to literally anyone in Blackthorn City who wanders into the ninja party + friends
Where: Blackthorn City (mainly hotsprings but also anywhere)
When: July 23rd
Summary: Sasuke gets a birthday party whether he wants one or not. Lucky for him, he has friends (in spite of his best efforts) who'll plan one.
Rating: G? PG for violence

[ooc; general mingle log for Blackthorn City/Sasuke's birthday. Most of it will probably take place at the hotsprings itself, though like the 'who' says, it's completely open to anyone just walking by and wondering what the big deal is, or someone who's already there and then has their pleasant soak interrupted by a bunch of dumb ninjas.]

Comments

[godaime]

Me too. It's the least I could do since he's the reason why I became Kage anyways.

[ Tsunade is just old and, quite frankly, everyone she really cared about is dead. As a result, she's full honey badger. ]

I agree. I'll admit, riling them up and seeing the looks on their faces when I told them that not only did Naruto go out, but he killed an Akatsuki member who faced my granddad, was one of the most rewarding experiences ever. It just shows that, although I may be unlucky, when I put my faith in something it's for the best. [ Yeaaaah B) ]

You really mean so? I mean, shit, I thought Konoha was much luckier under your wing. You had just the right amount of diplomacy to not piss people off by existing and you were a strong and hearty man who had enough power that it wasn't undermined. I'm getting jumped on in different directions by Danzo, his snobs, the akatsuki, and now Madara Uchiha joined the fray. Hell, at first when the five kages got together none would really listen to me because I just joined them and Danzo was in my place and they thought Konoha wasn't trustworthy for its actions. All of the good relations I built up with the countries were pissed away because of that man. I was able to regain them, but still... [ He is a big ass headache despite his death. ]

[aflashoffaith]

I think their reactions to your taking the seat of Hokage are more than enough proof of it. You're doing something different, not following the path they're trying to lay out for you... the backlash must be an annoyance but-

[His shoulders rolled up in a shrug, Minato reaching for the floating tray to refill his cup.]

I wasn't able to find answers in my time, a way to bring about change and peace... no matter how much I might have wanted it. But, maybe you can.

[He took a drink, swallowed, hissed out an exhale of air at the warm burn the alcohol left behind.

This was a little much for conversation in the baths.]

...You said Naruto was the reason you took the title?

[godaime]

Well, you didn't have enough time to even learn about the problems, so I'm not surprised that you couldn't find a way. But, look at this way. [ She's going to pull the ultimate kunoichi trick and merge the topics!

But first, thirsty sipping from Mama Kage. ]

Your last action was to seal the Kyuubi inside Naruto. This eventually led him to Jiraiya, which, led him to me. In a way, you did find a way to further the accomplishment for peace and change. Just not directly. When he tried to complete the bet with him, that he'd master the Rasengan within a week, and kept trying to the extent where he was pulverizing a field and passing out every night, I knew I had to take the job. It's what he, Nawaki and Dan would all want from me and how he mastered it and inspired me to get over my phobia of blood just sealed the deal.

[aflashoffaith]

He's really something, isn't he?

[Of course Minato and Kushina had had dreams for their son, the kind of life he would lead, the impact he would leave. They'd hoped he would be a fine shinobi, a man who would stand up strong in his beliefs, even change the world.

And even if he'd expected no less, there was still surprise and wonder in his tone when he spoke about Naruto, and the accomplishments his son had made. A parent couldn't have asked for more.]

I wish I could have seen the things he's done... but I'm thankful to be able to learn about them here.

[godaime]

Of course he is. He's protected Konoha more times than I can count. He really is a benchmark of a new generation of Shinobi. [ One no one else will ever reach but Tsunade will definitely pretend. ]

I know you'll be able to see his accomplishments somehow. Maybe you should find a genjutsu specialist in that void and see if they can envision things for you! [ what type of awful suggestion... ]