Aiyumi's point of view

"At last! I'm finally home again. Konoha you have me back! ", I smiled happily. In front of me was my home village. I had been gone for over four years. It was a very long training journey, but all the strain and pain were instantly forgotten at the sight. I took one last deep breath and then ran into the village.

I saw the guards at the gate. Always the same, I thought quietly. "Stop, who are you and what do you want here?", Said Kotetsu and looked me over carefully. That was mainly due to my clothes. I was wearing a black hooded sweater under my old worn black coat; I usually wore short jeans for this. “Tsunade, expect me. I belong to Konoha! ”I replied calmly and showed them my headband. They nodded and let me pass. I went to the Hokage Tower without wasting time. I knocked confidently. When I was allowed in, Tsunade looked at me over her desk. "Ah, Aiyumi! I wasn't expecting you. You were gone a long time. ", She said then kindly. I bowed and answered her, "Yes, I was gone a long time, but it is an honor to be here again.", "Mmmh ... still as emotionless as it used to be! Anyway, I'm glad to have you here again. Tell me about your training! ”She smiled now. Under my mask, which was like a cat, I smiled calmly. “As you wish Tsunade, as you know I was in the mountains for a long time. I've learned a lot since my father died. As you wanted, I have dealt with myself inside and am now ready to devote myself to my task again. The cat demon obeys me completely now. “, I answered shortly. It was just my way as long as I was wearing my mask. And Tsunade knew that. I hadn't become one of the strongest Anbu members by speaking, I was more about letting actions speak. "Well then, take a rest. Because you will surely still know the way to the Hyuuga estate, I assume? ”,“ Yes Tsunade. ”I bowed again and left. Almost invisible and light-footed, I landed in front of the property gate. I went to the house and rang the traditional bell and waited. Suddenly the door was opened and I looked into the eyes of my adoptive father. "Is that you Aiyumi?" He asked me. I nodded and bowed silently. “Come on in!” He said with a smile. "Where's Hinata?" I asked eagerly for my best friend. “She's on a mission!” Was the answer. I just nodded. "Now take off your mask and show yourself!" He smiled again. I slowly picked up my mask, for the first time in four years. A queasy feeling crept into me. I hid the real me under this mask.