James Ironwood wasn't a fool, he knew when he was being used, but being in such a position he couldn't do much but abide. No matter what he did, the outcome would always be the same; the council held authority over him whether he wanted to admit it or not. They watched his movements. So, what if he used it against them. Build something, that can change the world. (SYOC open)

Same Naruto different story. The life of a ninja was to do the same thing over and over again, get a mission complete mission get paid and the process starts all over. It doesn't help that most ninjas explore the same setting over and over again. What if missing clan(s), new rival(s), and new area(s) came into the mix? This is the story of new beginnings and new endings. SYOC open.