The Return [PRIVATE]

Much time had been spent since Azaiyo had last spoke with the one who was going to aid him the most into truly becoming a hero. Azaiyo had thought a lot about himself since he first entered the Kazekage Chambers, even after he left as well. Where was this path going to take him. What would Azaiyo really need to accomplish this goal? And lastly, is there anyone that Azaiyo needs to meet in order to fulfill his dreams? There were many questions in Azaiyo's head that he was desperate to have answers for. He would look at himself as he had truly grown, both as a shinobi and as a person alone. He would look at his cloak as it was God's gift to Azaiyo. It was full of powers that Azaiyo needed. However, Azaiyo would need to first master these powers before standing out to the darkness before him. Azaiyo needed to see his best friend once again. Azaiyo only had one friend, but that does not mean she doesn't mean anything special in reality. Before knocking on the door, Azaiyo would notice that his appearance had changed after months of training and finishing missions. His red spiky hair was now spiky auburn hair as he would also see his reflection through what seemed to be a window on the door. His greenish-blue eyes had turned into a more green color as he had continued his ventures. Azaiyo strangely liked this knew appearance as it was a new sign of growing up. He would happily and gently knock on the door, gracefully waiting for the Kazekage's response.

Amane jumped as she heard the knock on her door. She had almost fallen asleep unexpectedly. She got up, but before she could reach the door, Odin sat on his hind legs and pawed at the handle as he opened it. Amane laughed and sat back down. "Come in." she said, a smile on her face as she shook her head at the wolf. She could see a figure from the small window on her door, and she could tell who it was. "Azaiyo! You're back!" She got up once again and walked to the door, opened her arms and hugged him briefly. "Please come in and take a seat, I want to hear all about your travels." She smiled. He looked different, more mature. Amane gestured towards the couch as she poured two glasses of ice tea, plopping chunks of ice into each one. She walked gracefully over to the couch and handed a glass to him before sitting down and taking a sip from hers.

Azaiyo would see the door open as he could see Amane once again. He would smile as she was exciting to see him, just like Azaiyo was to see her. She would hug him briefly as Azaiyo could see the excitement in her eyes. She was indeed cheerful as she would walk back to her couch and pour two glasses of ice tea, something she knew Azaiyo enjoyed. Azaiyo would sit next to her on the couch as he would notice a wolf begin to rub his side of himself. Azaiyo could tell the wolf was a male, for its little body still seemed strong. He would have asked what the name of the wolf was, but suddenly as he heard Amane asking about his travels. Azaiyo was expecting to hear this. He would take a sip of the ice tea that Amane had given him before speaking. "Well, where do I start?" he smiled, rubbing his hands through the wolf's hair, "My travels began at one of the caves, deep inside of the desert of this village. This cave contained lots of betrayers of the Hidden Sand. They would rest there, making plans to destroy this village before I showed up. They were a gang, but treated very poor as their leader would constantly manipulate them before he would sleep. It was sad to see them all go, but I do not accept threats. Then I would return back to the village, only to find out that there were reports from certain villages that I would overhear about missing-nin making plans of destroying this village. Luckily I could detect them as they liked to hide in public view. It was very difficult to complete these missions, but I had to continue if I wanted to prove myself worthy to the elemental nations. After this, I had been asked from the villagers to proceed back to the desert. It had seemed as if missing-nin were making sinister plans involving our village there. It was a very dreadful fight as I nearly lost my life there. However, remembering what you said and voices of the villagers that counted on me helped me defeat them. In fact, these same voices helped me get through my next two missions. I could not forget the fourth and fifth mission I was assigned as the fourth was a decoy to allow shinobi to somehow steal money from all of our markets. I ran around the entire village looking for these people, only to find out that they planned to steal more money from the historical town known as Tanzaku Town. They were starting an illegal fighting racket as they would kill several shinobi of our village, then take everything they had. This is when it was truly the time for me to prove myself, for it was me against the twenty four of them. I used every breath of air I could take in to slaughter each and every single one of these shinobi. I would never forgive such people. Anyways, forgive me for the long speech, but it was quite rewardant. As I once again travelled through the village gates of Sunagakure no Sato, several reports were sent in to the elders. Before I knew it, I was entitled as the Sannin of this village. I am still holding tears of joy within me as I was finally recognized as a true hero." Azaiyo would continue to pet the wolf that rested beside him as he could tell the wolf felt his joy. Azaiyo would sit back as he would continue to enjoy the great beverage he held. He always loved this place, as Amane was a great friend. Azaiyo was proud to have a good bond with her. "Enough of me..." Azaiyo grinned, "...how have you been?"

Amane nodded, impressed by all the he had done. She felt it bad to interrupt him, so she kept her mouth shut. He was impressive. He had managed twenty four all by himself? Now that was something Suna needed. He then told her of his Sannin rank-up. Amane smiled, her eyes twinkling. "Well, you deserve it." She said before her would ask about herself. "Oh no no, your stories are always so much more interesting than mine, Azaiyo-kun." She smiled. "Well I haven't been up to much, y'know, getting to know villagers, taking Odin out for runs... haha, the elders are always onto me for running off with Odin." She laughed, remembering the times she had rode through the sand atop her silver friend, a bullet across the desert. She sighed happily. "Well, I have a proposition for you, Azaiyo-kun. The elders have informed me that they are renovating this building, for not only the Kazekage, but select few ninja's who are skilled enough to be here." She paused for a moment. Her office was on the fourth floor, and a rooftop balcony was just above her. She tried to remember what the elders had said.. She was sure it was the third floor... "Anyways, they have asked me to choose a ninja to live on the third floor. As you know, Sunagakure is a safe, peaceful village, and aims to treat everyone with the same respect as they would wish to be treated with. So, I am choosing you, Azaiyo-kun, to live in this building." she smiled, sipping her tea. "I can't think of anyone more suitable then yourself, a true hero among us. And you may live here if you will accept my offer." She said politely.

Azaiyo would laugh as his stories were not intentionally said to be a comparison to what others had to say for themself. In fact, Azaiyo would often encourage others to speak about their stories in life, for they show nearly a fragment of their personality. Azaiyo would continue smiling as he would overhear that this wolf's name was Odin, a very fine name for a wolf. "What a fine name you have given to your dog." Azaiyo smiled, "I wish I had a pet of my own, but I sadly cannot afford one right now. More work would need to be done in order for me to have a pet. I remember I was given one at the orphanage I lived in when I was a kid. It was a wolf, just like yours. His name was Cooper. He was a very lovable wolf, just like the impression your wolf is giving me right now. However, since I lived in an orphanage, the owner made strict rules that he could have control over any of our belongings. Cooper did not like him. In fact, Cooper did not like the owner so much that he would constantly growl at the owner. The owner did not appreciate this, so he threatened my wolf with a kunai blade. Cooper ended up killing the owner, which caused the orphanage to shut down. After this, Cooper was never to be seen again. Rumor has it that he is now resting in a pet shop in one of the villages. Maybe I could find him one day when I have enough ryo." Azaiyo would pause there. Yet again were memories trying to overcome him and his feelings, but Azaiyo would not allow it. He sure did miss his wolf Cooper, but had great hope inside of him. If the rumor was true, then Azaiyo would definitely find his wolf, especially with the help of his best friend, Amane the Kazekage. He would begin taking more sips of his ice tea some more. How delicious it was. As Azaiyo was drinking his ice tea, Amane would begin to speak. Their bond surely was growing. Azaiyo could clearly notice it as he could sense it within Amane's tone of voice. It had seemed as if Amane had made a proposition for him. She had spoken about renovations occurring within the Kazekage Chambers due to the ideas of the elders. She would clearly show her graceful gestures as she would offer Azaiyo a room. She could not remember which floor it was on, but was hoping it would be one that Azaiyo would really enjoy. How kind Amane was. Azaiyo would hug her as he would speak. "Thank you, Amane." Azaiyo would smile as his head would rest on Amane's shoulder briefly, "I will gladly accept your offer." Azaiyo did not want to mention anymore stories, for he felt stupid after noticing he had spoken quite a miserable story about his wolf compared to how happy Amane was with Odin. Azaiyo would sit back and relax. He would wait for Amane to make the next move.

Amane would nod slowly at the thought of Azaiyo losing his wolf. Amane couldn't bear to be away from Odin for over half an hour. "I'm sorry..." she said quietly, the emotion showing. Amane smiled as he hugged her, resting a hand on his back. "I hope your room is alright for you.." she began. "you may come up here if you need anything, even a chat, I have plenty of ice tea." she signalled to the fridge, which held only ice tea and milk. She really hoped Azaiyo would like his room, and she knew they were destined to be great friends. A knock on the door interrupted them, and a man walked in after she called it was okay to enter. He was here to show Azaiyo to his room. Amane nodded. "Go on Azaiyo-kun, I hope you like it." she stood up and saw him to the door before sitting behind her desk again. She had made a new friend, and hoped he would be her friend forever. He was such a nice guy, and Amane was sure that wouldn't be the last time he would talk about his wolf, for Amane would help him find it when she could. Maybe Odin knew? She would ask him later. Amane sipped her ice tea and began signing documents.

Azaiyo would smile as Amane-chan was indeed very brightful. Azaiyo thought talking about his long lost wolf was still idiotic and unnecessary. However, Amane seemed to be very understanding, just like he had hoped. She would show her true bonding with Azaiyo. They were best friends, Azaiyo could see it in her eyes. He would smile as he would immediately notice something quite interesting about the Kazekage. Her eyes would have red pupils, with what seemed to be a black circle in the center along with some kind of black dot. She had some kind of unknown power to Azaiyo, or at least that was what Azaiyo thought. A man would come as he would begin speaking to Azaiyo, interrupting him as he was having a moment with Amane. He would tell him that his room was now ready and carried him off. As he turned back, Amane would smile gracefully. She was sitting in her desk as Azaiyo would still look at the black circular center and the black dot on her pupil. It was starring him down. Azaiyo would wish to later on discover this power. However, now was the time to leave her alone. "It was nice seeing you, Amane-chan!" Azaiyo would smile as he would leave the chambers, shutting the door behind him gently as he was escorted out.

[EXIT]