"I've been cleared for a mission with Sasuke later this month. I'll be staying until then." Which, coincidentally, meant that he would be in Leaf for the duration of the holiday. If nothing else, following Fire country's festival calendar meant that his diplomatic abilities were getting a serious work-out as he planned his year around the other village. He had trained for worse causes.

Then he refocused his attention, and frowned. Something wasn't right.

"...shorter...?"