I counted off the kunai before moving toward the gate, finishing my equipment check rapidly. I took it upon myself this week to run some recon out in the country so that I would have some time to myself to think on my new position. One thing that this little mission was supposed to solve is what exactly is supposed to happen if I am away from the village. I assumed that based on the fact that the main branch sennin didn't assign me a subordinate, that I would need to pick one. And after picking one, I would be able to take prolonged missions and other things of the sort. So, this was just one of the topics my mind was on while I waited for a gate guard to come greet me. I pulled my passport out and was ready to hand it to him (or her) when they asked for it to save their time.