Today was a beautiful day for those who resided in Fire Country, more specifically Konohagakure no Sato. The giant plasma ball in the sky warmed the ground, bathing it in it's essence. The warmth being a welcoming commodity for the inhabitants, yesterday being slightly below normal temperature wise, something the villagers weren't use to. Nature itself seem to welcome the warmth for she was orchestrating melodies of her own, being in the form of the vast wild-life that occupied the country, birds, insects, etc. everything were singing in their unique way with mother nature herself being the mister of the music. It was truly beautiful music. The sounds of nature had an affect of lifting the already high spirits of the populace of the village, patrons happily talking and greeting the fellow man as they went about their ordinary lives, children bob and weaved through the streets with smiles on their face as they ran away from their parents who had lost track of them, not like they were worried; they were protected by the shinobi after all. Yes, it's a joyous day within Konohagakure. . .

"Are you leaving now?"

Nanashi simply nodded his head at the woman's inquiry, indeed he would be leaving today. It's about time for him to return to Iwagakure - home. Never once did he look up at Aoi, the woman who asked in the question, being to busy with some last minutes things. The confidence he had regarding the staff had risen somewhat, he having drilled in their head more of his teachings, forcing them into situations they normally wouldn't find themselves in and strong-arm them in making the touch decisions - judgment call that he had to make on a daily basis. He force this down all of their throws and preventing them from vomiting the teachings - leaving them with the only option of swallow it. And it worked to. However, he still find himself handing the financial part of the establishment, making sure equipment had been order, making sure the mortgage was paid, etc. he did all of this mainly because he own the the establishment but still. . . It was annoying at times. Signing his name on the last document, Nanashi stood up from the desk, stacking papers up and putting them in a neat pile, before leaving the office - Aoi obediently following her sensei.

Walking down the familiar hallways, spying on the numerous of doctors and nurses all going about their obligations, a small smile spread across his face before promptly disappearing. Apart of him was happy to see those who he helped working with a smile on their face - it made leaving the facility easier. Not like he would miss it or anything.

"Sensei, will you return?" Aoi asked, staring at the man who had stopped at the doorstep and stared at her.

Pausing only for a moment to think about the question, Nanashi nodded, a smile spreading across the nurse's face, as he turned his back and left the facility. The words he spoke ringing in her ear. . .

"Of course. I'll return."

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Leisurely strolling down the path which leads to the gates of Iwagakure, Nanashi thoughts drifted towards the time spent in Konoha. He had the luxury of meeting some interesting people, especially a certain Senju and Shizuka, both of them leaving an impact on him and changed him . . . for the better. From the time spent teaching Suzuna and Leannana, to meeting Shizuka, learning about her past and promising to meet her again, to the unexpected encountered with Senju, Chisaki, Nanashi will remember them all. And as the gates of Iwagakure appear in the distance, a smile crept on his face.

Guanyin Nanashi, Jounin of Iwagakure has returned home. . .