The next morning, early, Astolfo appeared at the gates of Iwagakure. Ohnoki, who was usually impeccably punctual for missions, looked like he hadn't slept a wink, arriving at the rendezvous point nearly twenty minutes late and dragging himself along in a lethargic haze.
"Ohnoki! Over here, over here!"
Spotting Ohnoki from afar, Astolfo's eyes lit up. He waved his arms vigorously, occasionally jumping into the air to make sure Ohnoki wouldn't miss him.
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