This damn paperwork...

Iryoku stood up out of his chair and looked outside the window. He stared at his village, the village which he prides himself on as the strongest village. He looked at his people, the people who all share his vision, who all share his might. This was the will of stone, he knew that it was his job to instill this upon his civilians rather than work on paperwork all day. This was his reasoning for bringing Yasuko to his office. While she was a strong shinobi, possibly one of the strongest in the village, she would benefit greatly from being by Iryoku’s side and allowing him to reach out to his people more often. In addition, she had a specific skillset which would complement Iryoku’s battle style as well. Still staring at his village, he waited…

Iryoku was still staring out the window when suddenly, he heard a womanly voice scream rudely. Annoyed, he almost released his Yoton no Yoroi and tackle the person but waited. Fortunately for her, she decided to be more respectful.

“Ahh yes. Yasuko, there is something I need to tell you.” he said as he turned around to face her. He stared straight at her, making sure that she was strong enough to hold his gaze. “For your dedication to Iwagakure, I would like to make you my personal assistant. Will you comply?” he asked, hoping she would say yes partly because he was tired of paperwork.

What!? She figured out that I just wanted to get out of paperwork!? Iryoku thought. “Well, I’m going to have to be honest. This job is similar to a secretary. However, don’t you believe that the Tsuchikage should be out in his village, talking to his people? Watching his people grow? And helping shape the stone that is Iwagakure.” Iryoku solemnly told Yasuko. “Right now, I am tasked with too much paperwork.” Iryoku said before he stomped his fist down on the table, shaking the room. “Too much!” he added before looking at Yasuko. “That’s why I need you.”

“Well, you make a good case, if you don’t want the position that is fine with me. Iwagakure is thriving with young shinobi who are more than capable of serving their village. But… the pay is quite good…” Iryoku said with a deep hustle in his voice. Sooo… is she one of those types of women? Well, can’t help it… she is basically your standard women… Iryoku thought. While he wasn’t particularly sexist or anything, he did have a one-dimensional view on women as they were never fond of him, being a gigantic beast-like creature in their eyes. Not to say that Iryoku likes men however.

Yes… hook… line… and sinker… she bought the bait, Ryuujin thought while concealing his emotions. “Of course, she is a part of Iwagakure and that means I have an obligation to protect her welfare. You will be paid a good wage, however, don’t expect too much. As you know, Iwagakure isn’t particularly known for its wealth.” Ryuujin told Yasuko. Women are such a pain… he thought but he was happy. It had been very productive; he had secured an assistant who would help with the paperwork. This would allow him to help his village first-hand rather than behind the scenes. He was ready to instill the great Will of Stone into his people.