[Open] It was like they were trying for a 'greatest hits of shinobi war' remake.

[sunshinemods]

Where: Uzushio - Village Map
When: Evening of the 10th to the afternoon of the 12th.
Who: Anyone in or near Uzushio (Only a couple hours from the closest seal at a dead run)
Notes: Anyone is welcome to jump in here from either side of the conflict! All players are welcome to post top levels to this post for the situation.

The siege, for those that had lived through the last one, wasn't the same. Last time Uzushio had fallen, there had been inside attackers, and the coordination had been flawless. Last time, the people of Uzushio had relied on the rocky waters to keep them safe, and hadn't put too much more work into making sure that their defenses would withstand the tide of people coming at them from all sides.

This time, Uzushio had been built to weather anything people could dish out... and it was proving to be needed as the shinobi came down from the north like a tide, on the rivers and over land. It was like waves, with a crest of people before it trickled off, uncoordinated in a way only those from different places could manage, before another surge broke against the walls of Uzushio. The sealmasters, being the bulk of those who had returned to their village, had started rigging traps the day Konoha had sent people over, so it wasn't until the next morning that the last of the pre-set traps went off, and the waiting shinobi had to engage in proper combat as the enemy started to get in.

Proper reinforcements wouldn't arrive until the morning of the 12th to help drive the enemy off.

Comments

After the battle, once Uzu is safe?

[morningpeacock]

By the time the reinforcements from Konoha managed to arrive--they moved out soon as the message was received by Konoha and evaluated as authentic--the fight was quickly over. Their skill and numbers drove out the enemy and Uzushio was reclaimed, leaving the job now in the hands of the T&I departments, with Konoha to mostly help reinforce Uzu's borders.

He had spotted the red-haired stranger during the fighting and once it was over and Konoha's forces had their new assignments, and word was sent to Obito to assure him of Uzushio's safety, Gai was quick to seek out the man and both thank him for his help during the battle...and become better acquainted with their odd ally. In these times, with everything that had gone on with the fliers and the attack on Konoha, he wanted to know who they were working with--if they were trustworthy--and have a name to put with the face and the powers.

"Hello! I saw you during battle! That was quite impressive!" He held out a hand, offering it to shake.

[teachingpeace]

He tilted his head, peering at him sideways through Rinnegan eyes as his blood red hair shifted aside. He wore no hitai-ate currently, though his black coat was littered with the red clouds of his elite.

"It was minimal for what was needed." It was a murmur, and he turned, facing him fully, looking him over.

[morningpeacock]

Gai didn't recognize the cloak the man wore, though it made for an interesting fashion statement--not very useful for a fight, though the man was capable enough in it.

"How modest!" Gai struck a pose with thumbs up as he was looked over. "My name is Maito Gai! You are not a member of Uzushio, are you!"

[teachingpeace]

"No. I did not use what I could have against them. We were.. too close to the village for that to please me." He shook his head slightly. "And no I am not. I am Nagato."

Even now, it was a name little known beyond his village, let alone his country.

[morningpeacock]

So he had even stronger powers than just what Gai saw here! Well, of course he did. No one brought out all of their tricks when the battle was so clearly in their favor, but now he was curious just what the strange redhead could do if given the chance and need.

"Nagato!" He tried to make note of the name to ask Obito about later. Perhaps this was an ally they needed to make sure to keep. "It is a pleasure to meet you! On behalf of Konoha, thank you for your assistance!"

[teachingpeace]

He stared at him for a long moment, oddly stiff at the words, then let out a little scoff. "I did not do this for Konoha."

[morningpeacock]

"Of course not, I--" He was undaunted, though clearly that was a diplomatic setback Gai was unprepared for. "You are an ally of Uzushio, though, I take it? We have mutual friends, then, and I thank you for saving those that are important to us!"

[teachingpeace]

"I'm not." He looked him over, realizing this man was younger than him and probably had no idea about him. "I simply have family here."