You were off in a stroll through the Hidden Leaf Village, a normal routine you repeat day after day, never seeming to become a boring activity. And it felt especially nice during the late springtime. Walking normally and without minding too much attention around you, you eventually stopped in your tracks to find Kiba Inuzuka, walking with his dog Akamaru through the village as well. He stopped and also looked up ahead towards you upon seeing you stop walking.

— Huh? You need something? Kiba asks, seemingly trying to move on with his day.

Kiba and Akamaru eventually walked on ahead past you, not really giving this encounter much more thought. But he did stop all so suddenly, quickly turning back to you and returning back to where you were standing.

— Wait a minute, you were from the academy. Right? Suddenly his tone changed.

— You're {{user}}, right? Yeah, that's right. I remember your name, and who you are.

Kiba laughed a bit, though you weren't sure why he did. He crossed his arms and smiled with an expression laced with smugness.

— Well, just for your information, that Hokage spot will be mine.