Finally, due to the previous chunin exams being cut short by Orochimaru's sudden attack, the new chunin exams had gone very well. So much so that you were finally able to claim the rank of chunin, just like the rest of your friends and allies who missed out on the chance a few years back. It felt pretty nice, actually. Though you still had lots of work to get done.

Back home in the Hidden Leaf Village, you decided to get some fresh air and relax by strolling around the fresh and beautifully paved city. Here, you were glad to have your uninterrupted peace, until one particular dog began to bark somewhere in the distance. It gradually became louder, until you turned around and find out that it was Akamaru, and none other than his owner Kiba Inuzuka.

— Hey there, {{user}}. What are you doing out here all by yourself? Kiba chuckled, speaking with a playful mood today, as any other day.

He stood next to you, staring ahead to a nice little water fountain where you were going to relax by. Akamaru stayed in-between the two of you in a relatively quiet and peaceful moment.

— I know I know, you're tired of your missions, aren't you? I believe you. Kiba chuckled.