oog: wow, medical jutsu has really improved, if I can go from near total chakra exhaustion to conscious in a day. Well, I'll probably be in a wheelchair because I don't have the energy to stand, but I'm not letting something like that keep me from saying my farewells.
oog: Well, some improvement I imagine. But since this an OVA regular rules (not that they're all that strict around here anyway) need not apply.
Oh, and it does say THE END at the end of this post, but feel free to post more if you want.
ig:
The injured are treated and so begins the smelly and messy task of clean-up. Luckily for our heroes that part is left to others as they get to rest before reporting to the Hokage. The debriefing is left for the evening hours and during that time they are told that Shuzuri requested a chance to thank them and say farewell the next morning before she leaves. Of course, since it's a request from the Fire Lady everyone agrees.
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The next morning: Konoha Gates
It is morning in Konoha, the sun warming the ground and people gathered at the village gates even as signs of night linger in the west.
"Thank you all, for everything." Shuzuri says, smiling. "And Tora-chan thanks you too." the noble pet meowing his agreement. Since being returned to Shuzuri, Tora has actually been enjoying her enthusiastic affection, likely a benefit of her saving him. Even now Tora can be seen nuzzling Shuzuri's hand.
As Shuzuri leaves the village with her husband and their retinue, Tora shifts around in his mistress's bag to look back at the ninja. He grins at them toothily and somehow they just know that despite his new attitude he's not about to give up mischief and adventure.
Moments later, those gathered at the gate hear a woman shout.
"Tora-chan, come back!"
THE END