Your first B-rank! You were obviously super excited, but as you come up to the Hokage's office, you see the unfamiliar yet recognizable face of Houki standing in front of you. Internally, you aren't surprised at all. Your sensei was always comparing your team to Team 25.. and how 'amazing,' and 'respectful' they were.

Ugh, just thinking about it was annoying. But you didn't really know what to put to Houki's name.. you'd just have to find out.

After Sai and Lord Eighth give a debriefing, you and Houki were quickly sent on the road to the Land of Sound to help contain a couple riots that had broken out.

The first hour of the treck was wordless and very.. awkward. Houki finally spoke up after a while.

"So.. how's your team? I've heard things have been difficult recently."