[Video] August 10th, Afternoon

[heavenly_earth]

In light of the recent attack, the Watch is of course, still providing assistance to those in need of it. We have a few members in most parts of the city, so don't hesitate to contact us.

And for those that may have arrived somewhat recently, I'm Hyuuga Neji, current commander of the Watch, an organization dedicated to the defense and security of the city. Please be alert and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you.


[Filter- Watch]

First, allow me to apologize for the lack of coordination during the assault. I was regrettably indisposed. However, the districts appear to have been handled as well as anyone could hope, and I've heard of no casualties so far, so I appreciate everyone's diligence even so.

On another note, the shift changes I proposed previously likely will not be going into effect. It's unfortunate, but it's become apparent that between the disappearances and unsuccessful recruitment attempts, that we can't secure the city nearly as well as we need to be able to, even on a minimal scale. As a result, Shibusen agents and the local police will likely be taking over patrol duties in the near future.

Of course, this does not mean we will not aid them, or leave the city defenseless. We will still certainly assist with civilian evacuations and escorts during emergencies, and lend our aid to the police and Shibusen agents when needed.

This means we will not be disbanding- rather likely reforming with a different direction. Shibusen is interested in making us into a specialized backup unit of sorts. This war is fought worldwide, and their agents are spread thin, so we would begin to take assignments outside the city to help where we're needed on a more global scale.

These missions would likely be more focused on a support aspect- with low risk of kishin eggs, but tasks still vital to the country or city we find ourselves in, such as providing extra security in the aftermath of a recent attack or information gathering.

I don't have many more details yet, but any valuable input or opinions are welcome, as I will be sure to discuss some of the finer points with Shibusen at our next meeting and keep everyone informed.

In the meantime, I do need Zone Leaders to take on official shifts in order to maintain at least some visibility in the city, so please respond with your preferred shift. The roster has been updated to reflect which shifts are currently left open.

I will of course, be taking up a shift again as well- likely in the first Outer Residential District, as it's the most populated.

That is all for now, and I apologize for being unable to maintain the organization at the capacity it enjoyed before. I thank everyone for their unending support and hard work even up to this point. I truly appreciate it, and hope we'll work more successfully with Shibusen in the future.

Comments

voice

[heavenly_earth]

[Dude, the public broadcast was like. four sentences. stop having add Naruto]

Naruto..! I should have known you arrived with Sasuke and Sakura. As for the attack, it was an unusual invasion and took place roughly two weeks ago. Everyone's been tended to, we're just focused on the remaining recovery efforts.

voice

[jutsu]

A-arrived?
[ i don't have- wait what were we talking about again? ]

Neji- nothing happened two weeks ago'ttebayo.
I was patrolling the whole time.

voice

[heavenly_earth]

[A pause, because he's not expecting that, but then he hums, recalling Sakura's depiction of her arrival]

Look at the date, Naruto. It's August.

voice

[jutsu]

August? No way it's only Janu- [ his brows can probably be heard creasing on the opposite end of the feed, and his voice muffles as he turns the device around his his palm, pulling up the calendar.

he cuts off short. oh. ]

-ary.

voice

[heavenly_earth]

[Gently] It's been some time, Naruto.

voice

[jutsu]

[ one beat, then another. ]

Everybody's gone, aren't they.

voice

[heavenly_earth]

..Yes. Everyone slowly disappeared until just myself and Lee were left. Even Lain, Saralegui, Mustang, and more than half of the old Watch. That's why I've taken command.

voice

[jutsu]

[ then, itachi too.
it's a knot in his stomach- naruto shuts his eyes, exhales. starts again. ]

Where do you want me?

voice

[heavenly_earth]

You're on first shift in the Red Light district with Sasuke, under Zone Leaders Re-L and Vincent. Sasuke mentioned your intentions to rejoin.

[Volunteered you, really]

voice

[jutsu]

[ it's on the tip of his tongue never left (even if it isn't entirely true) but- ]

R- Red Light district?

voice

[heavenly_earth]

Yes. [You can almost hear the grimace] I generally try not to assign younger members there, but it's devoid of personnel beyond the Zone Leaders themselves, and I don't have many I can shift there.

I expect you'll remain entirely professional. You are a shinobi, after all.

voice

[jutsu]

[ does your grimace tell you this is a terrible idea neji? because it is. ]

Hey Hey, what's that supposed to mean'ttebayo! I can do it!

voice

[jutsu]

It's only-

Ano- you said Sasuke signed us up, and to go someplace like that-

voice

[jutsu]

It sounds like he's gettin' ideas.

and so it begins

[sharingan]

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

i immediately regret this decision

[jutsu]

What d'you think it's supposed to mean'ttebayo, you wanna be in the Red Light District!!

too late

[sharingan]

I didn't choose it.

[ GOD NARUTO WHAT KIND OF PERVERT DO YOU THINK I AM ]

[jutsu]

[ bro you were kicking it with oorochimaru okay you can't really argue, he did that tongue thing. ]

You went and signed us up so you could see girls!

[sharingan]

You idiot.

[jutsu]

I'm telling Sakura-chan.

voice

[heavenly_earth]

I assure you, it's only out of necessity.

voice

[jutsu]

There's still lots of people working there?

voice

[heavenly_earth]

Working in the district itself, yes. It was very short on Watch personnel until you arrived, however.

voice

[jutsu]

Are they attacking more often now?

voice

[heavenly_earth]

They're attacking.. differently. I'll bring you up to speed on all of it later. I've invited Sakura over for tea and a briefing, along with you and Sasuke.