When I returned to my room, I grabbed a bag out of the closet and started packing it with gear for travel. I packed all the basic stuff I needed to make it to Iwagakure, including my birth certificate to show that I was born and Iwagakure and a once resident of the village. As I finished packing my stuff, I picked up a picture out of the box lying in the floor of my closet and put it in my bag.

Me: "Alright, I guess I'm off now…"

I walked outside, locked my door, and walked to the village gates.

Tetroz: "Hey Tenzo! Are you about to head on a mission!?

Tetroz was one of the guys I graduated from the Academy with. He and I have been best friends ever since I moved to Kusagakure.

Me: "Yea, a mission.."

Tetroz: "Everything alright?"

I faked a smile and looked up at my friend.

Me: "Yes, everything is fine."

I then started walking out into the forest, and then I started running to cover some ground quicker. This is just great. I have really gotten myself into a big mess now.

As it grew darker, I knew I would need to set up camp for the night and start back traveling in the morning. At the pace I had been going, the three day trip was already cut down to be a one and a half day trip. So tomorrow afternoon, I would arrive in Iwagakure.

I laid in a tree, looking into the sky, and slowly drifted to sleep.

Morning came fairly quick, and I was back at it. I had started running towards Iwagakure at the break of dawn. As I was running, the terrain changed very quickly. The lush forest and grassy grounds very soon turned into rough ground and mountainous landscapes. Home sweet home. I took this time to change out of my Kusa gear and just wear a plain shirt and pants. A few hours later, I was at the gates of Iwagakure.

Iwa Shinobi: "Hello? How can I help you? Are you visiting Iwagakure?"

Me: "Yes, I am visiting back home for a bit."

Iwa Shinobi: "Back home? Ahh, so you used to be an Iwa shinobi!"

Me: "Well, sort of. My parents moved from Iwagakure shortly after I was born. I never really was able to attend the Academy here, but I did grow up as a child here."

Iwa Shinobi: "Alright, I just need to see some forms showing that you were born in Iwagakure."

I reached into my bag and grabbed the papers out and handed them to him. As he was reading over my birth documents, I just stared around the village in amazement. The tall buildings were just breathtaking.

Iwa Shinobi: "Everything seems good! Enjoy your stay in Iwagakure!"

I walked off, putting my papers back into my bag. I then grabbed another sheet out. The paper was a map of Iwagakure and it showed where my parent's old house was at. I walked there, and used the key that was inside of the file I received from Dantako, and walked in.

Me: "This is very nostalgic."

I walked over to a table and set all of my stuff down. I then got busy to work. I went into a side room and laid out several papers, all of which pertaining to the mission. One was a detailed map of Iwagakure, the other a list of places to check, and the last a picture of Aida..

Me: "Well, I guess I should check the most obvious of places she will be at."

I then grabbed my gear. I put my Kusa gear on and put a cloak over it to cover it up. The cloak was nothing dark and suspicious, just a basic thing people would wear around in the winter. Since it was naturally chilly in the rocky village of Iwagakure, it was perfect to cover everything up.

I walked outside of the house, having everything packed and ready to go, and then locked the door. I headed to the Iwa Hospital and walked to the front desk. There I saw something to the side, marking where various medics' offices were. At the top, I saw Aida's office. I then walked up the stairs and eventually made it to the top floor. Here I was, standing in front of Aida's office..I knocked.

Aida: "Come in."

I walked in, and abruptly shut the door. I then stared at Aida. She looked at me with concern, wondering what could be going on.

And then…

*BOOM!*

The entire office was exploded to pieces. No sight of a shinobi in the presence of the area.