Tomoko bristled with the thought of assumed mutuality between international criminals. She raised her hand, and waited for eye-contact before speaking.<br/><br/>"The administration of the Stone recognises the spokesperson of the Cloud Village. You suggest some sort of grand conpiracy across the Five Nations. What evidence has Cloud collated to indicate anything more than a coincidence?"<br/><br/>Rifling through her papers, Tomoko noticed amid her recent entries in the 'domestic insurgencies' file that there was indeed a commonality with the 'undeclared effective genin' and 'foreign agitators' files. She cursed inwardly for missing both a potential threat and a potential opportunity.<br/><br/>"The Stone would like to declare no specific hostile or domestic threats at this time. All patrons' funds are entirely safe under the care of the current administration."<br/><br/>Tomoko narrowed her eyes at Kenchi.<br/><br/>"However, if spokesperson Kenchi represents a client anxiety that needs to be addressed, our administration would be more than happy to discuss same with appropriate care." Tomoko ran a finger through her hair, and prepared for the tranquil journey back, only the sound of shifting papers in a narrow carriage to disturb her. "At this time, it may be pertinent to establish that I am licensed to officiate any contracts between my own village and any clients."