Golden Darkness: The Brothers Step upon the Stage

A world in chaos. Remnants of history resurfaced to enact their vengeance. Sending an unholy sacrament burning across the lands. Leaving nothing but a tainted blaze and corruption in it's wake. Desperation slowly clouded the skies. Blocking the sun's warmth. Eventually, lines of war broadened farther. Countries fell. Shinobi died. Women lost their husbands. Father's their children. Peace had been utterly destroyed. A continuous cycle which humans would never escape. Once great villages, existed only as shadows of their former selves. The worlds destruction seemingly progressed quicker as time floated by. Only a single enshrouding it. A parasite seemingly expanded further. Infecting innocent people with it's deadly agenda. However, strongholds littered the shinobi world. From small encampments to actual villages. But the distance apart hindered their overall strength. They had been divided and conquered. Extinguishing all threat to the mastermind's horrid desire. Beyond the obvious threats, smaller yet deadlier plans had come into fruition. Weapons of grand seemingly disappeared. To avoid a lost of great power certain villages took special precautions. Ultimately, communications between villages suffered greatly. Trading routes were damaged. Villages who remained in power couldn't trust one another. For they hadn't an idea of who pulled the strings. Who had sucumbed to darkness. And who would use the world's chaos as a chance to grasp further power.

A vulture soared across golden sands. Gigantic waves of dry sand constantly washed upon itself. With distant flora and dangerous creatures surviving. The desert seemed endless. Lifeless. An endless ocean of heat. The sun's passionate rays were heavy against it's back. Only shinobi trained in such conditions could possible survive continuous travels. The deserts serenity negated the surrounding chaos. Peace lived happily in such locations. As it's extreme conditions provided a natural barrier against invading forces. Eventually, the vulture reached massive walls which towered an even larger village. Surrounding it completely except for four directional gates. Leaving a heavily guarded singular pathway through each. It flew above large buildings. Casting a small shadow over hundreds of people. They seemed happy. Their laughter created a warm atmosphere. Almost ignorant of the worlds tainted state. Sunagakure's Kazekage worked diligently to ensure the chaos would never reach his village. That his citizens could smile. Continue to laugh, play and love without worrying about darkness. But as it drew near...

The time to act is approaching... Golden eyes dimmed behind porcelain strands of hair as he peered across his village.

Sunagakure Square "Did you hear about Konoha?" A man asked as he passed a women her groceries. "They've been completely taken over by that thing. What'd they call it? Black Zetus?"

"Yeah it's sad. You know I'm getting worried," Her eyes dimmed. "You know with the nearby towns falling victim as well. Who knows how long till our home is targeted?"

"I wouldn't worry. My cousin's an ANBU and the other night I overheard him and his team talking. Seems like Kazekage-sama is getting more involved." The old man whispered. Obviously spreading secret information. "I don't know the full story but," He checked to see if anyone was within difference. "He's started sending scouts out."

In Sunagakure's War Room Four elders sat around a massive table with younger generals standing behind. An equally large map pinned to the table's surface. Writing. Symbols. Arrows. Just three of the many drawings spread across it. The map had yellow patches of different hues alongside specific numbers assigned to it's location. A scale of danger; Including factors from sandstorms to poisonous animals. Dots of various colors decorated their ancient display. Black ink colored certain areas. The elder's serious composure darkened the council room. Meanwhile, Sunagakure's Generals displayed an impressive aura of power.

"These darkened areas are parts controlled by Black Zetsu's forces." The oldest member spoke with wisdom. His voice strained by age. "As you can see...their influence has only reached the deserts outer parameter." He tried to smile. But his beard hid it well. "The enemy exhibit plant-like features and an unrivaled control over the landscape. Thus leading to a mastery over the battlefield." The elder coughed. "However, only the strongest of flora can survive our harsh deserts. The Land of Wind has always been a country with limited plant life. As is, only our specially bred crops are able to grow." The council head coughed once more. "As the zetsu army attempt to enclose Sunagakure, their numbers are deeply culled by our natural defenses."

"So why is the Kazekage proposing we act?" Another elder interrupted. A female who spoke with arrogance. "We are safer here where they cannot survive. And if they manage to cross the desert, our forces will be ready to defend Sunagakure. Sending them outwards is a suicide mission. You said it yourself...The enemy possess mastery over the battlefield itself."

Murmers of agreement echoed through the once silent room. They feared losing their advantage over the advancing army. But some knew that isolation was a step for defeat. The only by unifying powers could a nation hope to prosper.

"You both have excellent points." Another elder spoke out. "But I agree with the Kazekage's proposal. As you can see the enemies forces are slowly approaching Sunagakure. Remember, plants evolve and adapt rather quickly. Who knows how long until they can traverse the desert. And when that happens, we'll surely fall due to the accumalated power they gathered. With Konohagakure gone, Sunagakure lost a valuable ally. And our close proximity makes us a likely target. Besides, they actually have humans to do their bidding now."

With his words, those in attendance sat in silence. They knew their suspicions were undoubtedly true. That Black Zetsu's slow acquisition of the Land of Wind was simply a method of evolution. To evolve enough that his army could eventually conquer Sunagakure.

"All for supporting the Kazekage's proposal." The eldest council spoke with newfound power. And slowly but surely nods of agreement spread through the room.