With the IC up, I will quickly make a short summary of where one can start or what they can notice of the changes etc.
Kumogakure :
As the IC start notices, there are thus several rumours coming from the northern part of the country. About the small revolt from the Antare clan. Some characters who have at least paid attention during their history classes, might remember that the Antare clan was once a clan that was used many a times by the Third Raikage. After his death, they were banished from the Cloud for the fact that they were a threat to the rule of the Fourth Raikage.
Other than that, characters can start with their teams in Kumogakure.
Kirigakure :
As the IC start notices, there is a revolution going on. For now, at the start, characters can be neutral as to hear from the rumours which side they prefer to join. The revolution has managed to grab hold of three isles, where they try to bolster and make their influence grow on the people. Meanwhile, the followers of the Mizukage claim that it is nothing but an attempt to overthrow the Fifth Mizukage and attempt to install one of the leaders of the Revolution as their own.
Though be warned that with a rising tension between the revolutionaries and loyalists, that one must choose a side. However, know that choosing a side won't badly affect you if that side loses. It would be a bit too hard if one would lose their character cause they made them choose a side they believed to be right. (This temporary rule is thus to protect the newcomers somewhat. But do not try to make any big mistakes, as they might still backfire later.)
Amegakure & Konohagakure :
With the introduction, there is a festival going in Konohagakure. People in Konohagakure can notice this and perhaps take a bit of an easy time within the city, where the festival happens. Clan leaders can join however the feast at the palace that has been constructed. (Though ask Lesli, either here or skype, if you may take an introducee)
The people in Amegakure might also hold a feast of themselves as this sort of is intended to also give them a chance to do something similar. It is however allowed for teams in both villages to just either train or go on a mission. I advise you to check it up with your squad leader/ sensei to see what he or she has or is planning to do.
Furthermore, the higher ups of Amegakure have been invited to Konohagakure for the festival at the palace.
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I hope that this helps people who are unsure of where to start or what they can write about. Else I can of course recommend to just read the opening again and of course,
Happy writing folk! :)
The IC
For the people who have particpated in the last chuunin exam!
Those who have it into becoming Chuunin will be announced later today by one of the three that have organized the Chuunin exams.