(D-Rank Mission) Infestation! Pull Those Weeds!

[Tensei Kaori]

After the team for the Carpenter mission left, Miyoko had just a little bit of quiet time in the office before the next group came in. Scratching that particular mission off the list of C-rank tasks, she picked up a paper that had been handed in yesterday. Apparently one of the younger ninja going on the Sand mission had been caught assaulting a commanding officer - the Hokage's lieutenant, no less, Miyoko almost felt sorry for the kid when she read that he'd attacked Tokoharu Akina - and possessing Adult-rated literature, if such material could be given the honor of being called that. One of the ANBU had brought him in that morning and made him sign a handwritten confession. A devious grin spread across the Jounin's face when she read its contents. Whoever this ANBU was - they must have dictated the whole confession, for the child to write such a thing - Miyoko liked them already.

It was with a heavy heart that Miyoko set the papers down when a knock came at the door.

"Come in!" she called lazily, stretching as she did so.

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Ayabito Hotaru stood quietly in front of the mirror in her bedroom, her brow furrowed as she stared back at her reflection. She tapped her pursed lips impatiently with a single finger, trying to decide whether or not she should wear her Jounin vest. "This shouldn't be so hard," she said to herself, shifting her weight as she held the flak jacket up in front of her again. "At this rate I'm going to be late!"

Standing up straight, she took one last look at the flak jacket before shrugging and going to hang it back up in the closet. The fiery-haired Jounin hurried from the room, flicking off the lights as she went. "I'm going, Yukio!" she called as she jogged into the living area to say goodbye to her husband who was stretched out on the couch, enjoying his day off. She planted a soft goodbye kiss on his lips before heading to the door. "I should be home for dinner."

She made her way through the bustling mid-morning streets of Konoha towards the Ninja Administration Building. She turned her face towards the warm sun and smiled. It was going to be a beautiful day. She could only hope this mission would end up just as wonderful.

Finally coming to the building, she hurried inside and made her way to the Hokage's office. She knocked on the door and waited for a reply.

Come in!

Taking in a deep breath, she opened the door and stepped inside. "Ayabito Hotaru reporting for duty!"

[Tensei Kaori]

"Aaaah, Hotaruuu!" greeted Miyoko in her usual enthusiastic manner. "It's been awhile, hasn't it? Anyways, this mission isn't anything special, but it does have a particular interest to me. Besides," she added flatly as she held up a long scroll covered by this point in scribbles, notes, and many lines of partially crossed-out text, "at this point I'm just reading names off the list Kaori gave me."

She didn't bat an eye at referring to her teammate by name, though some people had balked at it. It wasn't like Miyoko would suddenly start addressing formally someone she'd giggled with as a Genin, though, no matter what people said. Grinning, she continued as she pulled her legs down off the desk to sit properly. "Well, I hope you don't mind. Maybe you'll get to have a little fun anyways, hm?"

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Hotaru smiled at Miyoko's usual enthusiasm. It had been awhile since she'd spoken to the wild Jounin. "Well," she began, running a hand through her hair and placing the other on her hip, "It's been awhile since I've been in charge of a bunch of genin. It should be... interesting." She finished with a laugh, bringing her other hand down to rest on her opposite hip. "Eh. I'm looking forward to it!"

[Tensei Kaori]

"Good, good!" grinned Miyoko right as a knock sounded at the door, "because it appears our first little lovely has arrived."

Bidding the new arrival to enter, she propped up her legs on the desk once more and waited with a grin.

[Tensei Kaori]

Hyuuga Hanae paused, uncertain, at the door to the Hokage's office. This was her first mission! At long last! Yet... how were they going to go on a mission when Sensei herself had been complaining about being stuck behind a desk all day? Well, I'm sure she's thought of something, the Genin thought to herself. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door.

Miyoko grinned as the first of her team, Hanae-kun, entered in her friendly but bashful manner. "And here she is!" the Jounin announced. "This," she said to Hotaru as she gestured to the petite Genin, "is a member of my newest team, and one of your charges today, Hyuuga Hanae. Hanae-kun, this is Ayabito Hotaru. She'll be leading your mission today."

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Hotaru smiled brightly at the young little genin. "It's wonderful to meet you, Hanae!" she chimed, bowing her head to the young Hyuuga. "So, you're one of Miyoko-sama's new genin, hm? That must be fun!"

[Tensei Kaori]

"Yeah!" Hanae chirped, taken in by the Jounin's friendliness. A second later, she flushed deeply and bowed. "I mean, yes it is," she corrected herself in her formal speech. "Please excuse my lack of manners, Hotaru-sama. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu."

Miyoko just grinned, shaking her head slightly at Hanae's actions. Well, the girl was a Hyuuga, and the heiress to the clan to boot - it was no wonder she had manners and formality drilled into her bones.

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Hotaru couldn't help but chuckle as the young genin corrected herself. "It's alright! No need to be formal around me, Hanae. Just relax..." Flashing a big smile, she gave the girl a strong, reassuring pat on the shoulder.

[Tensei Kaori]

Hanae nodded cheerfully. "Yes!" she replied with a huge smile. "Oh?" she observed when another knock sounded at the door. "Someone's here...."

"Come in," Miyoko-sensei called out to the new arrival.

[UchihaJyounochi]

Fuyu paced back and forth nervously in his room. Today was going to be his first Shinobi mission, and he had to prove that he had what I took to be a Shinobi. He fastened his forehead protector, and after a little prayer with his bonsai, and a hug to his cat, he was out the door. Fuyu wanted t make a good impression, and get there a little early, and he always loved a good run on the rooftops. With a final stretch, and one last check to ensure he had everything he needed, he started jogging towards the exit of his clan grounds. His jog turned into a run, and as soon as he was out of the gates with a wave to the guard on-duty, he was jumping from rooftop to rooftop. He took a deep breath, taking in the various scents of the village. He always enjoyed taking a longer route so he would pass by the large flower shops and gardens in the city. He loved the early morning smell of flowers.

As he neared the administration building, the butterflies returned to his stomach, and he conceited that it would probobly be safer to walk the rest of the way on the ground.

After a few minutes of walking, and getting directions when he entered the building, he found himself standing at a door. He could hear very muddled voices coming from inside, and after a moment and a deep breath, he knocked on the door.

[Tensei Kaori]

"Come in," called Miyoko, wondering if she should just leave the door open. This was getting repetitive.

[UchihaJyounochi]

Fuyu opened the door slowly, and entered into the room. Fuyu gave a deep bow to the two Kunoichi in the room. "Hyouri Fuyu, reporting as requested." He smiled at Hanae as he stood back up.

[Tensei Kaori]

Miyoko grinned as she watched Fuyu and Hanae exchange smiles. "Almost there," she announced. "Once everyone is here, we can begin the mission."

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Hotaru rested her hands back on her hips and sighed contently as she watched the two young genin exchange friendly smiles.

"Almost there," she heard Miyoko say. "Once everyone is here, we can begin the mission."

Nodding, the red-haired kunoichi smiled and turned to the new genin. “Hello there! Fuyu, right? I'm Ayabito Hotaru. I'll be leading the mission today.”