Prelude to War: A Four-Way Alliance Is Born!

Arrival
Winter was setting in on the shinobi world. And, in the Land of Mountains, those conditions seemed harsher than usual. Blankets of snow were dropped from the heavens, showering down over the country's villages, towns, and cities, making travel perilous and deadly. Nevertheless, the world was once again gearing up for war, and that meant the Kage of the Hidden Mountain Village had to endure the harsh weather and make the journey to the capital of his country, Edo, where a grand summit of his soon-to-be allies were gathering to discuss the terms of a treaty between their lands. Covered in his white Kage robes, adorned on his head by a light brown Kage hat, Ryun Uchiha, the First Yamakage, took his first steps into Edo in many years.

Flanking him were his two guards, Fujoshi Shihōin and Yukimaru Kirigakure; two of his village's finest jōnin, who had insisted on escorting him to the Summit. All three were silent as they passed the main gates and the guards therein, and into the bustling streets of the country's largest settlement. Their destination towered immediately above them; a large palace, the seat of the country's daimyō, and the site of the Summit. For security purposes Ryun had suggested the daimyō be moved to a safe house until the Summit concluded, which was agreed upon by several in the government.

Inside the palace, warmth immediately enveloped the Yamagakure platoon, and Ryun immediately made his way to the fourth floor, which had been reserved for the Summit, taking his seat at the head of the large conference table, and setting his Kage hat down in front of him. He had arrived early so that he could make sure he was first. Fujoshi and Yukimaru stood before him and immediately inquired as to their orders.

"Ryun-sama." Yukimaru began. "What are our arrangements for this ordeal?"

Ryun motioned towards the ceiling, where an elaborate set of rafters were set up high above them, "The bodyguards for each nation shall watch from there. Only intervene if I give you the signal. I don't expect there to be fighting, but war is upon us, so we can never be too cautious." he instructed.

"Are we really enough security?" Fujoshi questioned. "If there is an attack, we'll need teams of shinobi to protect the city."

"Do not concern yourself with that, Fujoshi." Ryun assured, jabbing his thumb to his chest. "I am all the security that is needed. This city will not be harmed."

Fujoshi managed a coy grin, "Geez, ever the cocky geezer, aren't we?"

With that, Yukimaru and Fujoshi made a chakra-enhanced leap into the rafters, awaiting Ryun's guests. Ryun, on the otherhand, resumed his posture, hands folded in front of his face, leaning on his elbows, which were planted firmly on the table. It was time to set his plan in motion.