[center][b]" They should arrive any minute now, Hirudora ... what do you think. Will the next generation truly replace us faster than we replaced the previous generation?"[/b][/center]

Hirudora took some time to reply, cleanly thinking about an answer. Hiroshi always respected the wisdom and thus the opinions of his long time companion, especially in recent times - times of change.[b]" That is difficult to say, Hiroshi. The potential of each new generation is increased by the knowledge accumulated by the previous generation, that is passed down. Just as the knowledge has been passed onto you.[/b] Hiroshi smiled at the reply and nodded. They were sitting atop the Hokage Monument, a place he picked for the first meeting with his new team. Masami Hyuuga remained in Team Six, so she was the only member he already knew - and fought with. As for her other two teammates, he could only wait to meet them and learn about them.[b]" And as knowledge has been passed to me, I will pass my knowledge on. I just ... I am afraid that the next generation will have to pay for the mistakes we made ... for the convictions we betrayed. Can we make it up to them, Hirudora?"[/b]

This time, Hirudora took longer to reply.[b]" Yes, you can, Hiroshi. All of you ... by moving forward. Learning from your mistakes and keeping your convictions. Just like you had in the last year."[/b] In response, Hiroshi bowed down to his companion.[b]"I respect your opinion and your wisdom, Hirudora."[/b] The tiger bowed in response as well and the duo continued to sit atop the monument in silence. Hiroshi left a note to all members of his team a week ago with instruction to meet him today atop the Hokage Monument for the first meeting of their team. Masami already confirmed her attendance and knowing her, she will arrive the first. So he continued to watch over the village and enjoying the soft breeze atop the Monument as he always did. He waited patiently for his team to arrive, and was already preparing for the first day with them. He brought everything he wanted - a seal containing a large amount of sealed water, four wooden planks and a rather long rope. It looked strange, but Hiroshi hoped to teach his team an important lesson.