"Alright," said Kashizudoto, "I'll start with my feelings on enforcement. Simply put, I won't be enforcing anything that I don't believe in. If the administration has ordered an unjust statute, I will not comply. Even the upper echelons of society can be corrupted and misguided, and I won't just go along with it, you get what I mean? Of course, something fair and just like cracking down on murder is perfectly reasonable, but something like, say, our harsh laws criminalizing drug use in the village is something I wouldn't be interested in enforcing; draconian measures only make problems worse. Even if it hurts me, I won't be complying with any obnoxious policies."
"Speaking of obnoxious policies, I do take a lot of interest in village politics. You know, that kind of theoretical stuff really interests me, and I do think that these pressing real world issues are something that all shinobi should think about, not just the ones sitting behind the desk. Life's too short to ignore the events going on around us," said Kashizudoto, "It'd be a real joy to work in village administration when I'm a little older, as I'd like to really see this village liberalize, you get what I mean? I think it's nice to see that you're a pretty chill Hokage when it comes to these sorts of things, but I'd like to see more of that kind of nature in policies that focus on progress, peace, liberty, and equality."
"As for protecting someone who is being targeted," said Kashizudoto, "I would protect anyone regardless of affiliation unless they are directly harming an ally or myself. For assassinations, however, I'm a little more picky. To start off, I hate the concept of political assassinations, as they're a threat to free speech, and I won't engage in any such vile activity; I really hope the ANBU aren't being assigned to such tasks either, although I'm sure that they'll do anything they're told. However, if there is a true villain, like someone who is actively plotting to do something unjust, then I would be open to killing them for sure - although I'd try my best to seek out peaceful forum first before any violence. Hate only begets more hate in most situations. So I hope that I've cleared up any doubts on my positions on things and my moral compass."
Oh.
Oh.
Oh, he was instantly a fan of this kid with that answer. Just... yes. So much yes. That was so in line with Kenta's own ideals it was nearly painful; in that give me more kind of way. Kenta was very much of the 'consenting adults are free to do as they please' mindset, with the caveat of 'so long as it doesn't hurt anyone else' and 'is not a danger to the populace in general'. So, basically; he was extremely hands off toward the populace's home lives in general; he made sure the economy was booming [in a stable manner, mind you; a bubble was just as bad as a recession, in most ways, and worse in all the others], the people had plenty of food and medicine to go around, there was access to education in both academia and trades (no point in over-educating the populace if it meant that no one could work, or the quality went down. Better to balance the skilled scholars and professionals with plenty of the skilled tradesmen and workers, so that everyone was benefiting equally, and the economy was stably growing in a manner that didn't destroy the ecosystem of the country), and that there was the ability for people to enjoy life, at all levels of society. He wasn't so high and deluded to think he could create utopia; but he knew he could create a society of peace and tolerance and happiness, without becoming a tyrannical dictator or maniacal prophet for some made up religion staring him.
"See, I like you. We're going to get alone just swimmingly. So, I'm going to just skip the last bit, because at this point I am utterly convinced that you are perfect for this position, and a damn fine candidate for the new program I'm going to be implementing once we've gotten back." He reached into his desk an retrieved a mission dossier, one that wasn't available to anyone outside of the highest echelon of the jounin, or the ANBU that had to have access to something like this. "I'm offering you a position as bodyguard for an escort mission to Iwagakure. Kanetsu Satoshi and I are going to be traveling to the Land of Earth to work on a bit of politics; in the years I've been gone the relationship between Iwa and Konoha has done a complete 180°; and I find myself... needing to meet the leadership of the village in order to shed my preconceived notions of the village and it's people. Dengen, a previous Tsuchikage, has left a long standing... rather sour taste, in my mouth; you could say, and I wish to change this. Satoshi has done much in this matter, however I've been made aware of a change in their leadership recently, and I need to touch bases with this new Tsuchikage anyway. I figure I will kill two birds with one stone, and go myself to meet the people of Iwa, so that I may overcome my issues with their former leadership. A warrior I may be, but I am a warrior that desires peace; and I am willing to swallow my pride to obtain that."
WC: 968
968 + 2018 = 2986