Early the next morning, the two left the inn to prepare for their return to Konoha. Hiatohi was quite excited, but the pouring rain instantly dampened her enthusiasm.
The Land of Rivers was welcoming its first heavy rain of the year. It had come so suddenly that Hiatohi initially wanted to brave the downpour and press on, but Teacher Yaben grabbed her by the collar and dragged her back into the inn.
"I told you not to be in such a rush. With a Jounin instructor following along, there won't be any problems." Yaben reached up to wring the rainwater from the ends of her hair. Soaked through, she thoroughly disliked the sensation.
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