[Locked Transmission to Residents]

[its_troublesome]

[The transmission is voiced, taking place during the early morning of October 28th. A typed version will appear soon after, once he's gotten all of his notes together.]

My name is Nara Shikamaru. [Not the strategist you typically expect to hear from over this network. At least Albert gave him a few tips on how to work these computers.] Like the

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[yourhatred]

Should the full force of a moon collide with the surface, Shikamaru-san, then it's doubtful hiding in any tunnels will protect the populace.

[its_troublesome]

The mountain will hopefully absorb most of the impact.

[yourhatred]

Even if it does, the tunnels are just as likely to collapse with the impact.

[its_troublesome]

Most likely. [Definitely.] But impact's not the concern of this venture.

[yourhatred]

Oh? Then what is, Shikamaru-san?

[its_troublesome]

Keeping people safe for everything that might come prior to it.

[He prefers to focus on the things he can do it.]

[yourhatred]

I see.

And should panic break out within the tunnels?

[its_troublesome]

I'm prepared to deal with that.

[yourhatred]

You seem to be prepared for most things.

[There's no teasing note in Itachi's voice.]

[its_troublesome]

[He wouldn't know what to think if there were. Then again, that's the norm when it comes to Itachi, even now.]

It's what they keep me around for.

[yourhatred]

Hn.

And how many are following your plans?

[its_troublesome]

We'll see. Right now there might not be a lot, but my plan is flexible enough for 300.

[yourhatred]

That's good to hear.

I will not be accompanying you, but I wish you luck all the same.

[its_troublesome]

[Somehow that doesn't surprise him.]

...thanks. You too.

[yourhatred]

Now here's a question.

Do you really think those that run this village would actually destroy us by crushing us with the moon? I have a hard time believing this is a natural disaster.

[its_troublesome]

Tch. What gave it away?