Ryuga wandered through the bustling streets of Konoha, searching for Naruto. His brother had run off to play somewhere, and Ryuga had a feeling he would end up getting into trouble if left alone for too long. As he walked, Ryuga's attention was captured by an enticing scent. His eyes lit up as he spotted an ice cream stall nearby.
"Maybe a quick snack won't hurt," Ryuga thought, his mouth watering at the sight of the colourful ice creams.
As he approached the stall, contemplating which flavour to choose, a voice interrupted his thoughts. "Hello there."
Startled, Ryuga turned to see a girl around his age standing beside him. She had an air of confidence and curiosity about her. "Hi," he replied, slightly flustered.
The girl smiled warmly. "I'm Kaguya Mitsuki. I'm a genin from Hoshigakure."
"Hoshigakure?" Ryuga echoed, the name unfamiliar to him. "I've never heard of that village before. What's it like?"
Mitsuki's smile broadened as she began to explain. "Hoshigakure, or the Village Hidden Among Stars, is a unique place. It's located in a secluded area, and our village has a rich history tied to a meteorite that we call the 'Star.' It's believed to hold a special power that our shinobi harness through intense training."
Ryuga listened intently, his interest piqued. "That sounds amazing! What kind of jutsu do you use? Is it something related to the star?"
Mitsuki chuckled softly, enjoying Ryuga's enthusiasm. "You'll have to wait until the Chunin Exams to find out. I can't reveal all my secrets just yet."
Ryuga frowned slightly, feeling a mix of curiosity and frustration. "But I'm really interested! Can you at least give me a hint?"
"Patience," Mitsuki said playfully, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "You'll see soon enough."
Before Ryuga could press further, Mitsuki gave him a small wave and started to walk away. "Good luck in the exams, Ryuga," she called over her shoulder.
Ryuga stood there, puzzled and intrigued by their brief encounter. He watched Mitsuki disappear into the crowd, wondering what kind of abilities she possessed. He then remembered his original task and resumed his search for Naruto, his thoughts still lingering on the mysterious girl from Hoshigakure.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the village, the excitement for the upcoming Chuunin Exams grew. Ryuga finally found Naruto, who was busy entertaining a group of children with his pranks. Dragging his brother back home, Ryuga couldn't help but share his encounter with Mitsuki.
"She said she's from Hoshigakure, Naruto," Ryuga said excitedly. "And she hinted that their village has some amazing jutsu related to a meteorite!"
Naruto's eyes widened in awe. "Whoa, that sounds cool! I can't wait to see what they can do."
With anticipation building, the day of the Chuunin Exams finally arrived. The streets of Konoha were filled with young shinobi from various villages, all eager to prove their skills and advance to the next level. Among them, Ryuga couldn't help but keep an eye out for Mitsuki, wondering what surprises the exams would bring.
As the first phase of the exams commenced, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and nervous energy. The written test was just the beginning, and Ryuga felt a surge of determination. He was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, eager to learn more about the world of shinobi and the mysterious girl from the Village Hidden Among Stars.