They returned to Konoha a couple days later. Ginaki had been rather silent the whole time and expressed her feelings in actions more than words. She played fetch with Akamaru a couple times and smiled at Kiba but when they walked she'd stare off and seem to be deep in thought.

The gates of Konoha opened and they entered. A gathering of other ninja were at in a circle there to welcome them. "The welcoming committee..." Ginaki said laughing. "OI! GI-CHAAAAAAAN!" A female voice called from the crowd. Out stepped a ninja who was almost the complete opposite of Ginaki. She wore blue open toed sandals, blue jeans with rips on both knees and straps for her kunai, and a satchel of something, accompanied by green suspenders, a white midriff shirt with the Konoha leaf on it, and two sleeves that ran from her wrists to just above her elbow, and finally glasses and her headband. Wheat yellow beaming eyes that intensely gleamed with welcome and long gold hair that blew softly in the breeze. Ginaki turned away looking annoyed and embarrassed. "Oh, for the love the Hokage, Kazeki... Shut up." She muttered and rolled her eyes. A cloud of dust followed her as Kazeki ran towards the two. "Ginaki, YOU IDIOT!" Kiba's team and the other teams welcomed them as Kazeki beat up Ginaki and they had a friendly fight. Unfortunately... Naruto was one of them.

"Welcome back Kiba-kun." Hinata smiled sweetly at him while Shino gave him an acknowledging glance from behind his glasses. "Welcome back." Kiba nodded and smirked, "Sorry I left but I couldn't leave Ginaki there, right?" Kiba replied. "I didn't think you were coming back, Kiba!" Naruto shouted "Didn't think you would be able to kick Orochimaru's ass, you're so weak!" Kiba cringed. "Naruto, do you ever shut your mouth?" Ginaki smiled at Naruto and leaned over and whispered, "You're right though Naruto-kun!" Kiba stood on his toes to make himself taller and tower over Ginaki. "Giiiiinaaaaaakkiiiiiiii!" He deepened his voice angrily; Ginaki laughed light heartedly and before Kiba could react she punched at him. Kazeki pulled Ginaki back into a battle before she hit Kiba, luckily.

A happy reunion that lasted for what felt like forever. Evening neared and they parted ways. Kazeki waved goodbye finally leaving Kiba and Ginaki alone once again. With the exception of Akamaru who was settled happily in Ginaki's arms almost asleep. Despite their first impressions on each other Ginaki and Akamaru had become quite close. Kiba was sure relieved for that and they began to walk home. But before they got home, there was "Good news" for the citizens of Konoha.