Chapter 1. "Sayuri's arrival."
Sayuri sighed as she stared at the village. I guess I'm here. She thought as she grabbed her shoulder-bag. As the train stopped, she jumped out and took out the small map.
"The Village Hidden in the Leaves, eh?" she spoke to herself. Sayuri was finally here. Her new home.
Ever since her own village kicked her out, all she was left was with her sword and a bag full of supplies, which were almost used up. Just because she didn't want to stay in that blood-thirsty village, didn't mean everyone could try to assassinate her. She took a deep breath and tried to clear away those horrible thoughts. They were probably after her now. I just hope they won't find me here…
A few hours later, she lay down in her room that she reserved. It was small, but it at least kept her from sleeping on the streets. Sayuri flopped herself down onto her bed and read the note that was left by her friend, Akari. She somehow managed to transfer Sayuri to an academy in Kohona so she would be educated well.
"That girl just cares too much." Sayuri laughed quietly. She would treat Akari as her older sister as they were very close friends. I wish she was here, but stupid Haruo had to take her away. Her eyes narrowed as she thought of the old man. Stupid, stupid man. Why did he have to lock her up away from me?
Sayuri stared blankly outside at the night sky.
"I should get some sleep. Tomorrow's my first day in the academy, I don't want to be late."
Lying down under the covers, she closed her eyes and slept.