The strength to believe

Chapter 10

I walk into my apartment, mask back on my face like usual as I look around for things to pack. Dropping a scroll, I cut my finger and make some hand seals, making the scroll disappear and in its place, a backpack.

I walk around my tiny home, and I sigh in defeat as I see that there really isn't that much to pack.

Even with all the spoils from mission, I'm damn poor, yo.

So eventually I settle on just packing some weapons, a couple snack bars I found and a change of clothing. Oh, and some sealing scrolls that contain my sword. Yes, you heard that right.

As I walk out my apartment, i am surprised to see hyuuga hinata standing just outside my door. I blink in suprise when I see her.

"I h-heard you were going on a C rank, s-so I wanted to w-wish you luck..." She whispered, poking her fingers together.

"I-thank you..." I say gently, smiling at her from behind my mask.

"O-oh! And I h-have something for you!" She exclaimed, rummaging through her pocket until she pulled out something. It was a bracelet that she had obviously made herself.

"I-its a token of good luck..." She whispered, looking like a tomato. "S-so...."

I slip the bracelet onto my wrist, mouth open. I look up at her. "Thank you" she nods furiously.

I gently tilt my mask so the bottom part of my face is visible, and I gently put my hand on her chin. I lean forwards and...

I kiss her on the forehead.

She stand there stunned as I smile at her. "Arigatō, hina-chan" and with that I take off running.

I swear I heard her squeal in delight afterwards, but I couldn't be sure....