Daiko is drifting around the village, a bit worried about the Raikage's absence. He drifts down at the ground, and looks at his hands. They had changed so much over the years. Who was once a playful child had now become a man who killed without hesitation. He sighs, and looks at the ground. So many things were happening at once for him. Not only was there a war, but he had to watch out at every corner for a ninja to attack him. He decided he would talk to the villagers, and see what they have to say. "There is a strange man wandering around, Daiko. I haven't seen him here before, he could be one of those Konoha members." He looks at the woman, and replies, "Oh yes, his name is Kiyoshi. He is officially part of this village, so I hoped that you had treated him like one. You did, didn't you?" The woman stuttered a bit, and Daiko just decided to leave her. Why was everyone so afraid of opening up to new people? He was a trusted villager just like everyone else. If Daiko had thought that he was tricking him, he wouldn't be alive.
It began to rain a bit, and Daiko spotted a black cloaked man in the distance. "Is that... Kiyoshi?" It was indeed Kiyoshi, and Daiko ran to greet him. "Hey, what are you doing out here in this rain? If you're looking for a place to stay, there is always your room in the mansion. We can actually train in this weather if you would like, It makes it all the more interesting."
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