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[The camera flicks on to reveal a young man with eyes so pale lavender and missing pupils that it might appear as if his eyes are white and unmarked at first glance. There's a small frown on his lips, and his eyes squint in a curious determination.

Through observation and intuition, he's puzzled out the purpose and general function of the device well enough to activate it, but unfortunately it has...so far...not provided illumination over where he's woken or how. Waking up after death is no surprise--it's happened more than once before, though the last time it happened to him he hadn't been as certain of his own death when he lost consciousness as this time.

Waking here, however...is less...understandable.]

Explain to me where this place is and why I've been taken. Have I missed the end of the war? [That seems the most reasonable conclusion: otherwise he would have been brought back out to the battlefield, wouldn't he?]

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[aflashoffaith]

The theory of being in a different world is pretty much accepted as fact, and passed along when inquiries about the situation arise.

But... as we've discussed, even with multiple sources validating the claim it's a bit fantastical.

[More so than anything else he could/had come up with though? That was the question really.]

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Accepted fact is not always fact. [For instance the idea that the Hyuga were the origin of the Uchiha. There was no factual basis for that rumor, but people traded stories of it as if it were known and recorded.] There must be a method of proving it one way or the other.

[aflashoffaith]

Well, I'm looking forward to hearing your ideas on how we'll go about doing that.

[There's a bit of light teasing to his tone but he's definitely not being patronizing- if anything Minato would be happy to hear any new information from anyone.]

Until then I should probably let you get settled some, any further briefings can certainly wait. [We're not going anywhere.] The group I'm traveling with will be out your way within the week, and you're more than welcome to meet up with us if you'd like.

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...When I have the time to form those theories I will happily share them with you.

[He would love to theorize wildly with you, Fourth Hokage, but as things stand now he lacks the basic knowledge to make any serious attempts.]

In Violet, correct? I'll need to speak with Tenten when I arrive in Cherrygrove.

[aflashoffaith]

[You and everyone else here, Neji.]

Mmn. We're in Azalea currently, but it's only a few days from Violet by flight.

[Be prepared to never get away from Violet, this will be their second stay in like a month 8|]

Tenten has a rather diverse team with several capable of flying, the two of you shouldn't have any trouble traveling once she reaches you.

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[Give him time! He has nothing better to do.]

I've been told to travel to Violet by other shinobi here, so perhaps it would be best to meet there.

[Just what is so special about Violet that keeps people there? Acceptable music, perhaps?]

I imagine we shouldn't. It should be a few days before then, however, so the timing should match.

[aflashoffaith]

We'll be there for awhile I'm assuming, shouldn't be any issue in meeting up.

[Helping the new arrivals settle in, challenging the gym, etc.]

Until then, travel safely.

[More pleasantry than any sort of warning, given his offered smile and subtle nod. Unless Neji had any further questions Minato would end his side of the conversation there.]

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[He has nothing else to say, so the hokage will simply get a nod in return before Neji shuts down the feed.]