Description: Recently, Director Hiretsu was kind enough to sit down with Agent Naerose Delphine and her assistant Ran Hibiki to answer a few questions about the tournament, and his personal life.. or.. well. Lack thereof.
Naerose Delphine: "Question one, Ninjas are so secret, how do you separate your social life from your ninja profession?"
Hiretsu - My dear, we do not have a social life that we're aware of. Ninjutsu is not a game.
Ran Hibiki: "Question two, our readers keep writing letters asking what your official stand on pirates is. Please answer us and let's get this out of our system once and for all."
H - Piracy--and the resultant market for the goods it provides--funds many low-income countries and private commerce. Funding is always very important for countries, and the threat of piracy will lead many to adapt. Adversity breeds strength.
ND: "Question three (after answering question two) Please strike question two from the record. Not long ago, the myth busters did a segment on Ninja's, do you think they did your people justice? Explain why or why not. (Editor: For those unaware, they busted catching swords bare handed, running on water and catching an arrow)"
H - Some fools try to ice skate uphill, as well. Ask the wind why it blows, and it will tell you exactly as I've told you.
*A question was skipped here, in the network-publicized version*
ND: "Question Six, Enough of the small talk, what were your reasons for hosting this widely unorthodox tournement, where does your group draw your inspiration?"
H - Something long in the past, that needed to be exhumed. That is all I can say.
RH: *shoulder-bumps Naerose sideways* "Question seven, where do the funds for this tournament come from? Is everything legal? Please release an official statement about the allegations about your being involved with the circuit of illegal sloth fights."
H - There are no sloth fights. -- That you know of, of course.
ND: *pouting* "I was gonna ask that! That was a good question.. aww.. Well okay, Question Five, Is there a special someone in your life? You're widely considered one of the most sought after bachelor (ete?) Please give us a statement about your current love life."
H - Five comes before six. Next question!
RH: *snaps fingers* "Curses! I had the rating- (and sale-) boosting gossip question stole from under my nose!". She asks, "Question G, Such a talent doesn't just pop into existence overnight. It is usually the result of hard work, years of apprenticeship, training, sacrifice, and lots of punches in the face. What were your models when growing up? Who are you models now? What was the most harsh privation you had to go through? Who hurted you most when they punched you in the face?"
H - Those that I admired have long since died. There is no one left--as for the trial of privation--*chuckle*--I've put myself through more than most can ever imagine.
ND: "QUESTION TWELVE! What is the mysterious prize for your tournament going to be? Can you give us an exclusive hint?"
H - A good question. Without being too forward.. I do believe that 'legendary recompense' should be enough to allow the sufficiently honed intellect capable of attaining it anything his or her ambition can be set towards.
RH: *pushing against Naerose, shoulder to shoulder, trying to dislodge her* "Question burgundy, WHY? Just tell us... WHY?"
H - Because, my dear, we can. There is no better reason.
ND: "Question, Hey! What is on Riko's ipod?"
H - I have told her... she should always keep more music on it. She has quite the impressive Jars of Clay collection, you know."
RH: "Question Last But Not Least! Any tips for the kids that want to become just like you when they grow up? Also, for our readers who are enamoured of foreign languages, would you please tell us how one says "Goodbye" in Ninja?"
H - Follow the teachings.
Log created on 18:52:47 09/26/2007 by Sakura, and last modified on 22:55:24 10/05/2007.