"Wow! I didn't expect you to come on the very first day we opened. We thought you wouldn't be here for a few more days. But this is great, too—you'll have a few extra days to enjoy yourself."
Then Chirori pointed toward Torifu. "Go on, your teacher should have written you a letter. Give it to him."
"Thank you, ma'am."
Hatake Kakashi was quite the smooth talker. He searched through every face in his memories, but he had never seen this senior before. How strange.
He walked up to Torifu and handed him the letter Minato Namikaze had written.
Torifu sat up straight and flicked his hand. The letter flew over to him on its own.
After skimming it, Torifu put it away.
"Good. I didn't expect you to arrive so early, but your room has already been prepared. I hope you enjoy your vacation here."
"Thank you, Senior Torifu. Konoha is wonderful. Everything is so new to me. I'm very happy to visit your village."
Torifu patted Hatake Kakashi on the shoulder. "I know all about what happened to you. Now that you're visiting Konoha, find a way to make up for your regrets. At the very least, don't let your memories of the past keep holding you back."
"Your family and friends wouldn't want to see that."
Hatake Kakashi fell silent for a long moment, then nodded firmly. "Thank you, Senior Torifu. I understand. I'll do my best to try."
Torifu smiled with satisfaction. Then he waved his hand, and the clouds formed a ribbon to guide the way.
"Follow it. Your room is at the end. It's equipped with all kinds of appliances."
"Thank you, sir."
Hatake Kakashi hadn't brought much with him. He just wanted to see what his room looked like.
He was also quite