"Good morning Shizune!" Sakura chirped as she walked in the doors that morning. "I've just been down to the marketplace, and I've heard the most wonderful piece of gossip!"
"Oh do tell!" Shizune insisted, leaning forward eagerly.
"I've just heard that a noble from the country of Stone fell madly in love with Hanabi Hyuuga when he was here on a visit, and asked her to elope with him. Very romantically of course, with music and white doves and everything."
"And? How did Hanabi reply?"
"By smoothly breaking his little finger and asking him never to touch her again. That girl will never marry if she goes on like that!" Sakura said, shaking her head and tutting like an old woman. As soon as Shizune broke out into a grin though, she couldn't help laughing a little.
"You know, I've also heard a rather amazing rumour." Shizune told her.
"Oh yes?"
Shizune nodded. "Yes. I've heard that it will soon rain in Suna. The rain goddess has finally taken pity on them."