Clarence
*Sana blinked a few times, had Hitomi talked to him about this before now? And he had suspected something close to like this before? Well, that certainly made this conversation easier he supposed, but it was surprising that the larger part of this conversation was already over and Takeshi had accepted it fairly readily. Sana looked at the commander and thought for a few moments. Would he have taken such news as well as he was doing? He didn't think so but it was ultimately hard to tell such things unless you encountered them face to face.*

"Huh, that's something I didn't know. And yeah, you and Hitomi are fairly similar actually, maybe that's why Hitomi talked to you about it earlier. Well it makes the first part of this conversation easier for me." *Nodding in agreement to the rest of his words, Sana agreed. It was fairly easy to piece together when they knew the outcome and the cause. Minor mysteries became fairly easy to understand details of an assassination attempt on their lives.*

"Agreed. I would rather not deal with the ERF, the Sosen, and these individuals at the same time. That seems like a fresh new nightmare I don't want to get in to. And well, the plan is gathering allies Takeshi. I was sent to ask you as well as inform you of our findings. It's possible that you were just caught up in the crossfire and will be ignored from now on, but you're strong man. It would make me more comfortable if you were with us in this and well... Helping me protect Hitomi." *The green eyes slide off to the side and peeked back, showing the uncertainty and small amount of shame he felt voicing those words.*

"I feel... A bit useless asking to help protect my own partner, but it's important. You're a sensor, and a defensive specialist. Hitomi would try and punch me in the throat for saying it, but it would make me feel better. She doesn't need it, hell she could probably kill either of us if given a week and good motivation. I just mean... I guess I mean that if things hit the fan, I could really use you in our corner. Now you've been caught up in our bullshit already, so you have more than a right to refuse and tell me to beat it. We just thought of shinobi we could ask and who we trusted to ally with."
James
Protecting Hitomi... For what he knows as well, the Bubble Bandit would want him to protect the Uzumaki too. Why must he be caught in between the two directors different outlooks. At the same time, these two are important to him. He owes Hitomi his life and Sana has always been someone he wants to keep close, supporting him if he must. Be it battle or in the political world. The golden-eyed Jonin sighs, looking off the side. It is odd to hear Sana tone like this. Every time he hang out with him, it's been casual and somewhat fun. 

"If I have to turn Noragakure into my playground, then so be it. You two have always gotten my back, so I wish to repay it somehow." Now, the other detail he has figure out is if he was meant to be killed as well? It could just been by coincidence and they didn't care, which makes more sense to him. Takeshi knows he does not have much presence, however, it is possibly his relations to Hitomi and Sana that makes him dangerous? Maybe. "However, I'm sure you've already been doing this with others, but make sure to act that I am out of the loop. From the report, they probably know I went unconscious so they would assume I probably do not know of the inside job that happened. If they do intend to assassinate me, save yours and Hitomi skin, got it?"

The commander gave the director a stare that would tell him to not say anything more, a very separate expression than his usual. Takeshi is sure there are a lot of things that they still need to figure out, which he plans to help out on. 

"In any case, I do recommend for you guys to probably find profiles on the two other Shinobi that accompanied Uchiha Ina. You might be able to find something suspicious about them, possibly pinpointing their numbers. For the Aburame... There is one option I think of, however, that is a stretch. Is there anymore details you like to add? Any secrets you've been keeping for a long time?"
Clarence
*The immediate and unquestioning support was both a large relief and also slightly surprising. He knew it was less surprising than Takeshi already sort of knowing about the assassination attempt, but it was still something that he was not expecting to the degree in which it arrived. It certainly took a mental load off of his mind to know that both of his recruitment expeditions had gone on without a hitch. The fact made sense he supposed, Ryoshi and Takeshi got along well, so it would make sense that their answers would be similar as well. Taking a slow exhale, Sana smiled before he spoke.*

"That means a lot to me Takeshi. And I'm sure Hitomi feels the same way." *Smiling in the dark, eyes focused on his friend, he continued.* "And don't worry, the default expectation is to remain acting like nothing is wrong unless something goes down. If that happens, we will let you know and work from there. Also, we'll make sure to watch out for each toher in case something fishy starts happening as well. I don't pretend to know what happened to Iko, but I don't intend to get stuffed in jail in under a day unless I physically ring Isaya's neck. In which case... Yeah you should probably let me be taken to jail. Otherwise, make sure to give me the benefit of the doubt and i'll do the same to you."

*Sana didn't think the organization or group they were facing truly ran that deep or that high up to really do something like that, but who could really say for sure. Hitomi was very concerned about Amano being in on it, and if that was true, he had plenty of legitimate ways to destroy them without even ordering a hit on them. At Takeshi's condition that he would be left so that Sana and Hitomi could save their skin's though, the grass around Sana's feet started to stir and he looked Takeshi in the eye for a few seconds before sighing.* "...Fine."

*It was a lie, but there was no need to be rude and confront the man about it. Sana nodded, they would be likely people to investigate, although it was possible they were simply unaware operatives. Raising an eyebrow on Takeshi's ideas, Sana nodded along slowly.* "No, no really big secrets to be honest. Lots of half-baked guessed and fragments, but nothing that could be labeled a real secret. And what's this option of yours? The only clues we have are the aburame helped with the cave-in somehow, and its likely the same one controlling a transparent bug that accompanied Ina elsewhere."
James
The commander had a major reason on why this condition needed to be met, especially with Hitomi too. He might not be the best person to play the sneaky game, but he knows he can help more while being in the shadows. If Takeshi can stay under the radar, in some way, then he can do some work by himself. For the most part, he is often pulled around from briefing to briefing and doing paperwork so there is nothing to really gather from him since he has a daily schedule that he follows. The only problem is if he gets promoted again, that would be a huge problem.

Placing his hand on his chin, Takeshi took a moment to think. In reality, they should do a check on all the Aburame in the FP, however, that could a waste of time since the information wouldn't most likely be background checks. Who knows which one lying or not. "While a background check on our Aburames might be necessary, it could just be some mercenary as well, unless you confirm otherwise. However, the one person I am suspicious of is Director Aburame Yoshitsugu," Takeshi takes a pause, puts the hand sign up for the sensory stance. Taking a moment to scan the area, nothing. "Honestly, I never see him around, granted he is a director, however, this is more or less just throwing out names of possible people. I don't know why, but everything I hear about him just gives me chills at night. Just say a bad hunch is all."

With the possibility of the two's new positions in the FP, they might be able to look for documents of fellow directors. At the same time, that is a dangerous game. If they do find something about him, who's to say that the enemy will find out about this? Every step is dangerous, but for now, protecting Sana and Hitomi will do. 

"Can you tell me anything more about Uchiha Ina? For all I know she is simply a commander and part of the Interrogation Unit."