New Year's celebration was upon Konoha. So much happened over the past twelve months ' Ryoko was ready to put it all behind her. Even if Danzo still breathed the same air, she could live with it. Just to spite the old man, she was determined to do well. To show everyone that no scum would ever break her '

But before that, a festival had to be attended. Ryoko sensed that her father somehow arranged for her to be off duty during this day. The girl was left with no excuse. Mikoto chose another overpriced kimono for her. Ryoko had to admit, though, that silk felt nice on her skin '

She tugged the obi one last time and shoved her folded fans into the crease. Obito 's gift came in handy when you didn 't want to show that you actually carried weapons. She had yet to use them to the full potential '

'Mother, I will meet you in the town, ' Ryoko said as she was stepping out of the home.