The village gate was in clear sight. Maybe only a couple meters away. I was glad to be back after all that. So much happened and we ended up staying until they fully completed the bridge. We made gravestones for haku and zabuza as well to pay our respects. It was a very heart aching moment for me. Everyone looked at their graves with sadness and sympathy but I was doing my best to distract myself. I knew if I looked at them and their graves directly, I would brake down and cry. I'm just glad they were finally set free from all their struggles. They are in a better place now is what I hope. After visiting them, I made sure to keep the sword with me wherever I went. It was his final wish that I keep it so I'm not gonna leave it behind for a possible thief to snatch it. I had met the bridge builder's family during that time. They were shocked at seeing me at first due to me being drenched in blood. Some of it dry but most of it fresh and sadly not mine. They were the only pair I had with me and so lucky for me, Tazuna's daughter offered to wash them. The sad thing is they ended up turning a pinkish color. I'm glad I have another pair at home in my closet. If not then I would have been stuck looking like cotton candy. Sakura may be fine with that but I'm not! I would get sick to my stomach just looking at myself. I don't know how she can deal with so much of that one color. I looked ahead and saw we were just about to enter the gate. The usual gatekeepers were sitting there looking bored and nearly ready to collapse from drowsiness. I feel that I wouldn't be surprised if someone snuck in. Unless this is an act but it looks pretty realistic to me. I waved trying to be friendly and get my thoughts clear of the previous mission. They were a little confused at my sudden cheerfulness towards them but awkwardly waved in return. Smiling, I returned forward and continued my walk with tired legs. I had been carrying this sword on my back the whole time and it's not exactly light. It's also way bigger than me! I don't know how I'm expected to wield this thing. But I guess I'll try for Zabuza. I just need to find someone who's good at swords. Unfortunately I don't think I know anyone like that.
"Hey aka-chan! Wanna go eat some ramen?!" I heard naruto excitedly yell in front of me. I looked around finally noticing that everyone was starting to leave their separate ways. Sakura stalking sasuke, kakashi pulling out his book and just standing in the middle of the road. Nothing unusual I guess. I looked up at him with my usual smile and nodded.
"Sure, just let me go home and put this away." I gestured to the sword looming over my petite figure. It was two times my size and I'm glad I managed to make it not drag. Naruto grinned but was cut off from whatever he was going to say by the sound of a book shutting close. I looked to the side and saw kakashi eye smile at me.
"I'm sorry but you're coming with me to report the events of this mission." I looked at him questioningly but hesitantly nodded my head. He was smiling but I could see he was serious. That look on his face made is clear there was no room for arguments. I looked over at naruto and pouted a bit seeing his disappointed look.
"Gomen naruto, we'll eat ramen another time." He nodded, cheering up a bit at my words.
"Okay but why does she need to go? Can't I come too?" He looked at kakashi with sparkling eyes. Kakashi sighed and tucked his book back into his weapons pouch. I'm wondering why he pulled it out in the first place. It didn't look like he read anything at all. He looked at naruto with a dull stare making naruto sweatdrop. You could tell kakashi wasn't in the mood for anything right now. Who knows whats up with him. I'm just a little worried though about why he needs me to come. It wouldn't be necessary unless he saw something right? What could it be?
"No." He said straight out without any hesitation. Naruto stumbled a bit and looked at kakashi with a twitching eye.
"Why not?!"
"Because I said so." Kakashi gave a scary glare immediately quieting the loud blonde. I awkwardly stood behind kakashi watching naruto start to sulk. I would actually like naruto to come with me. It would be a little more comfortable for me that way. I could try to maybe convince kakashi. Looking over at kakashi, he looked like he was ready to leave right now. The scary glare was still there and kinda creeped me out. Never mind about changing his decision. He is probably very unreasonable at the moment. I awkwardly smiled at naruto and stood next to kakashi getting ready to leave.
