"Yeah, it is... It has been a long time, hasn't it," She couldn't help smiling almost nostalgically at her tea, maybe a little sad as she speaks, "I owe him a lot. He did so much for me when Kirigakure found out I was still alive. I know I caused a lot of trouble for him back then."

She finished her tea then, her eyes on the menu - even if she wasn't feeling that much like eating anymore. Nah, the conversation sort of made her less hungry. She'd probably just get something a little lighter, maybe some teriyaki chicken or something. Just a little.

"If I can't stand up to the competition regardless of that 'leg up' or not, what good would I be as Hokage? I've still gotta put all my effort into that goal, and into being the best ninja I can be."