With hands in pockets and his usual uninterested, brooding expression, Kagasei walked the streets of Konohagakure. The daily goings on surrounding him as he past shops and homes, heading towards his teammate's house. Most of the villager's took a moment to stare at the boy and whisper, as they always did. Not that it was completely unwarranted, most knew about his story and despite being a Shinobi of the Leaf and wearing the headband to prove so, he also wore the band of the Mist Shinobi around his left arm. A symbol of his past and a gift that he received from the Hokage when he achieved the rank of Genin. Of course, the staring never bothered the boy, growing up the way he did, it was inevitable that some would be curious or even cautious. What truly bothered him were the whispering and rumors that spread like wild fire. As he continued to walk, Kagasei clenched his fists within his pockets, the whispering surrounding him. And just as the young Genin was about to lose his temper, a familiar figure dropped down next to him. Relaxing his fists, he peered over at the person now walking with him, nodding slightly, "Himawari Sensei."

The woman walking with Kagasei smiled, tilting her head slightly, "Kagasei, you look less brooding then normal. Are you excited for the Chunin Exams?"

Kagasei lifted a hand up, waving it dismissively at the Jonin, "I can't be excited about something I know so little about, I'm just ready to get this over with. I've been waiting to be a Chunin for far too long."

Himawari chuckled slightly, knowing that for Kagasei, this was him being excited, but she wouldn't press him on the subject, "Well, let's go get Minato. Knowing him he's probably been awake for a while training."

Kagasei scoffed a little under his breath at the mention of his fellow squad member. He would never admit it to anyone, but Kagasei was definitely excited to put Minato in his place. The two never saw eye to eye and it was finally Kagasei's chance to prove who was the better ninja. The young shinobi's clenched his fists once more, not out of anger but in determination. He refused to fail. Moments past as Kagasei and Himawari walked in silence through the village, until they finally arrived at Minato's house. Kagasei stood, arms folded looking impatient, his squad leader smiled arms held behind her.

"Minato! It's about time to go!" Himawari yelled, taking a moment to knock on the door frame.