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Porume / Shikamaru's POV (Hidden Meeting Place of KDA - Leaf Village)
Evening
The life of councilmen and the head of the Department of Shinobi/Civilian relationships was a busy and often demanding one. Usually, Porume shamefully had to be a distant father to his kids and wife. Off and on the clock, Porume spent his life serving the Leaf with dedication. A duty and task he was more than willing to fulfill. His father had worked hard to provide a meager living for his family, and Porume was determined to do better. The only problem is his lack of skill to serve as a shinobi and his lack of Intelligence to be notable in a more clerical position.
Luckily, Porume had one skill that proved invaluable to him. He was a people person; his smile was often described as disarming, his jokes broke tension with ease, and he had a knack for knowing just what to say. A skill that has proven valuable for his home. Shinobi were responsible for providing a sizable portion of funding and the entirety of military and intelligence work. However, civilians generated the overwhelming majority of market influence, public opinion, and population. The two needed to work in tandem to make the Leaf great, and Porume was skilled in helping with such. For years, he smoothed things over, calmed his heads, and even manipulated them if need be. All to ensure the relationship between Shinobi and Civilians is always maintained. And therefore their village was the best it could in all aspects. A job Porume had loved so much that he dedicated all his time to it. Until recently…
As a man constantly racing between businesses and clans alike for all sorts of dealings, Porume had learned many things. He had learned the full extent of damage the Kyuubi had cost. The number of Shinobi and Civilians who live alike who were lost to the savage beast's attack. The physical, mental, and often it seemed spiritual scars that that night had left. As well as the universal relief between both parties, when the Kyuubi had been stopped and slain that night. If nothing else, Porume and other villagers of the Hidden Leaf could rest with ease, knowing it would never happen again…
Or so they had been told. Porume had been there the day Hiruzen informed the entire village of Minato's sacrifice, and he had also been there the day that criminal Ikam exposed the truth. The Kyuubi had not been slain but sealed into a new vessel. Into a human boy, Naruto Uzumaki. Porume was somewhat aware of the nature of jinchuriki; he even knew just how unlikely the beast escaping was. Yet one thing ate at his mind: the people, a sizable vocal portion of them, Shinobi and Civilian alike, were furious about such a thing. They didn't care if it was safe and guaranteed; the fact the beast that had caused them so much pain was alive and well in any way was an insult. It was terrible for the morale of the village as a whole. Porume knew something had needed to be done. Someone needed to stop this slow forming rift through the village. And Porume knew he was the man to stop it. But he needed help…
He had tested the waters with council members first. Hiro had been an easy choice; Porume had been aware of him skimming money from the village funds for years and had built quite a bit of wealth. Using that as blackmail had Hiro following his orders without failure. Fubuki had been a much simpler catch; the man was open with his hatred of the jinchuriki, something Porume could understand given his construction position considering the damage to infrastructure from the attack, and with a mere mention of the idea of going at it, he had joined without hesitation. Jack, the Head of Agriculture, and Qurani, the Head of Education, had been tempting targets but only pitched in if it seemed like a safe bet in most matters. He had attempted to use Usami, but she expressed sympathy for the beast. So she was not to be trusted. But Porume had been satisfied with political support he had gained all the same; power was next.
Finding Shinobi with a bone to pick with the Kyuubi was easy. Finding powerful ones willing to bend the rules to get at him was nearly impossible. After weeks of testing Porume hadn't found anyone influential and trustworthy enough to join his fold. Until he had met a certain Nara. A lifelong Chunin in his forties and long banished from his clan. Known for his intelligence and defiance, Nara was a pariah, but a useful one…
Meeting with Shozu Nara had been a shockingly simple task. The man frequented bars with such frequency that it was as simple as checking each. Porume had not offered much before the Nara had understood his plan in its entirety. And to Porume's joy convincing him over to his side had been easier still. For Shozu seemed to hate the Kyuubi more than even his own clan. Though Porume had never found out why Shozu was so dedicated…
With everything in place the two had formed the KDA; the Kyuubi Disposal Agency. A group of Shinobi and civilians alike had united and sought to remove the Kyuubi, from their homes, by any means necessary. Their current HQ was a building in "development" donated by Fubuki; with the building in infinite development, it was assured no one would look into it, and with Hiro offering funding, they quickly discovered their potential.
With three council members' subtle support, it was easy to spread the word of Naruto and Kushina's status, with Porume drumming up support on the side even more accessible to win them over to the KDA's vision. Pamphlets highlighting the dangers of jinchuriki, Shinobi, and civilians bolstering hatred in public spaces were slowly turning over those in the middle and sympathizers alike. It was somewhat dishonest, but Porume slept well, knowing Kyuubi's fall would be the best for all. The progress was slow, but soon they intended to make a bold move. To use their combat force for the first time. For Shozu had discovered fascinating intel.
Naruto Uzumaki was missing, supposedly in a strange distant land, leading an effort to save others. Worse yet, supposedly, the Leaf could not attempt to send aid; there was a chance the blight would never return. Something the KDA enjoyed immensely; it would please Porume if they could ensure he didn't return, but Shozu had assured him such was impossible. However, Shozu had another plan he had suggested; with Naruto missing, Kushina was alone, and with the village in such a turbulent place, a move could be made.
Hiro hired several of Fubuki's men to go on a "drunken" rampage near the south edge of the Konoha, which just so happened to be on the opposite side from the Uzumaki Residence in the north. While the Police Force and patrolling shinobi alike were busy dealing with the crowd they could strike without worry of interruption. From his intel, Kushina was a considerably powerful Jounin who openly used the foul power from the Kyuubi, but a group of ten experienced Chunin would surely be enough. Tonight, they would either ensure the Leaf was Kyuubi-free or, at the very least, provide one's demise. Porume sat at the large desk at the back of the room, this was the meeting place for the leaders of the KDA; Hiro, Fubuki, Shozu, and of course Porume. Various volunteer shinobi and civilians worked on pamphlets and fliers spreading propaganda about the Kyuubi, Naruto, and Kushina Uzumaki in equal measure. The Shinobi all were arming and preparing themselves for the ambush. Porume watched Shozu and lectured the group on strategies as they prepared. This plan was finally bearing fruit…
Shozu was a decently powerful Nara who was rumored to be stronger than he let on. His buzzed, dyed blue hair left him not looking the part, and the oversized, puffy designer jacket he wore further enforced it. The man looked like a delinquent, unlike the Nara's he shared blood with. The female Imuchi Yamanaka was with him, a member of the infamous Yamanaka Clan who had once been a twin; her brother had perished however during the attack of the Kyuubi. The woman was taller than most as her sibling had been and only had a single eye; she had lost the other when she had lost his sibling. His other most trusted ally was Chama Akimichi, he was more hesitant than the others, but as often displayed by the Akimichi followed the wisdom of Shozu as they did the Nara's. Even by Akimichi standards, Chama was portly, and his chubby face made it look like he was always sweating and tired. An Ino-Shika-Cho formation, A retired Hyuga Jounin, several Inuzuka, and even an Aburame. A rag tag group Porume admitted, but they were the start of the end of the Kyuubi.
The group of Shinobi sat in the mostly cleared "storage" room. The large garage door intended for delivery served as the entrance. Once Shozu was done preparing them it would open and the KDA's soldiers would race out into the night. Porume approached the Shinobi with a bounce in his step. It always filled him with energy to see his career path in action. While it was for less-than-ethical reasons, he was watching the ideal of his department be actualized.
"Ah, it fills me with such joy watching our soldiers of the KDA prepare for battle." Porume complimented with a bow as Shozu turned to face him.