"Ah! I didn't expect you to come on the very first day after opening. We thought you wouldn't arrive for a few more days, but this is good too. The earlier you come, the more days you can enjoy yourself."
Chisato then pointed at Torikaze. "Go on. Your teacher should have written a letter. Give it to him."
"Thank you, Senior."
Kakashi Hatake had a sweet tongue. He searched through every face in his memories, yet he had never seen this senior woman before. How strange.
He walked up to Torikaze and handed him the letter Minato Namikaze had written.
Torikaze sat up straight and waved a hand. The letter flew over on its own.
After giving it a cursory glance, Torikaze put it away.
"Very good. I didn't expect you to arrive so early, but your room was prepared long ago. I hope you have a pleasant vacation here."
"Thank you, Senior Torikaze. Konoha is wonderful, and everything is so novel. I'm very happy to have the chance to visit your village."
Torikaze patted Kakashi Hatake on the shoulder. "I know all about you. Since you've come to Konoha to relax, find a way to make up for your regrets. At the very least, don't let memories of the past keep dragging at your feet."
"Because that is not what your family and friends would want to see."
After a long silence, Kakashi Hatake nodded heavily. "Thank you, Senior Torikaze. I understand. I'll do my best to try."
Torikaze smiled at Kakashi Hatake in satisfaction, then waved his hand. The clouds formed a ribbon to guide him.
"Follow it. At the end is where you'll be staying for the next while. It has every kind of electrical appliance you could need."
"Thank you, Senior."
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