Paper Pushers

[Joker]

Meeting with the Hokage had always been a fun occasion for Raizou, but that also being a meeting with his cousin Fanho added a new layer of complexity to the experience. He had often imagined a day when these two important encounters would coincide, but the reality was more surreal than he had anticipated. As he stood in the mission's office, he couldn't help but pause for a moment, taking in the familiar surroundings before resigning himself to the mundane tasks that awaited him as a chuunin.

Despite the weight of responsibilities pressing down on him—memories of war, invasion, and the burdens of occasional leadership, Raizou some found solace in the prospect of spending time with Fanho. The distance that had grown between them over time felt like it had been forgotten. While his mind was consumed by thoughts of training and self-improvement, he recognized the value of reconnecting with his clan mate and the Hokage.

Sitting down at the table strewn with missions, Raizou couldn't help but comment on the familiar sight of D-Rank tasks. ”Ah D-ranks, definetly don’t miss doing those, best thing about making chuunin is never having to paint another fence again.” Until his mother or another member of the clan asked.
With a hint of playful banter, Raizou addressed the Hokage, his tone lightening the somber mood that had settled over him. "So Hokage-Sama, how does the big hat and paperwork feel?" His smirk softened the lines of tension that had etched themselves into his face, offering a brief respite from the gravity of the moment.