[center][b]Hayate Hyūzu
Konoha - Team 2[/b][/center]

Early mornings had become a routine while training under Kiyomi, and Hayate found himself awake by just after five in the morning. After rolling out of bed and dressing, Hayate started his morning with a run around Azumi, taking in the crisp air and enjoying the peace and quiet. When he had finished his run, Hayate did some brief exercises and then took a shower. Changing into fresh clothes, he read the note he had received from Kensuke Nimatsu. Putting the note down, he realized that he still had a couple of hours before he would have to meet with his new temporary team. Throwing his jacket on, Hayate exited his room and headed towards the attached tea house. Sitting down inside, he ordered a tea and then sat, staring through the windows towards the beautiful gardens. Once his tea arrived he sipped at it, enjoying the taste, and the warmth.

Hayate stayed in the tea house until the time when he had to leave. He had watched the sunrise while sipping his second cup of tea, but now it was time for him to move out. Paying the server, Hayate left the tea house and began walking towards the training fields. When he finally arrived he saw that Kensuke was the only one there. It was still a little before nine, and so Hayate thought that the others would probably be on their way. Approaching Kensuke, Hayate smiled and raised a hand in greeting. [b]"Good morning Kensuke-sensei! It is good to see you again."[/b] A part of him wondered if Kensuke would even remember him. It had been quite some time since they had trained together