The Village lay a ways from the Hi no Kuni Border, the forest gradually thinning until the last few trees stood againced the walls. The road was not to different then any other road she had traveled before, it was wider, of course considering it was the main entrance to the hidden leaf village. The people hustled about absorbed in the mundane tasks of every day life. Misao was on her way back from a leave of absence while visiting a few members of the Shogo clan who lived near the border. Her Clan had worried a little bit too much thanks to her defeat in the last Chunnin exams and had convinced much to Misao's displeasure that she should be pulled from active duty for a while, Her protests to keep training and moving forward fell on def ears despite her anything she said. Her legs had long since healed and she had kept busy reading during her absence. Next time she went to advance she would be prepared.

Misao walked up to the gate her Forehead Protector once again being worn on her belt signifying she was a shinobi of the Leaf and active duty once again. The streets bustled with people and the smells of home brought a smile to her face as she started down the crowded road. She had returned and this time she was determined to find her worth. Now she was more interested in the current exams more then anything else as she made her way to either help out or observe this exams participates.

W.C = 263

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