[Sealed to Kushina]

[sensethis]

Auntie!

Can you write your successor and tell them to give me something other than a D-Rank mission? I’m a chunin now, I can do something more than schlep rolls of bandages and bags of sand. I should be working with Uzu's other chunin too. I should be taking patrol rotations or low-level escort missions. And I'm not. Make them give me something useful to do.

Help.
Karin

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[ghostpepper]

Karin,

I'm not telling my successor to do a damn thing. If you want a C or B-rank, you petition them yourself. You said it yourself, you're a chuunin now. You're also old enough to live on your own. But you'd do well remembering that even D-rank missions are important to keep the village running. And from what I remember, there's a lot more D-rank missions that Uzushio gets asked for than anything. And another thing, do you know what rank missions I've been getting in Konoha since I've been back? D-rank. It doesn't matter that I'm a jounin or if I've been keeping my skills sharp.

Someday you'll get higher ranked missions, but until then, remember that your rank doesn't guarantee what type of missions you get. And no matter how old or experienced you are, no one is above getting D-ranks. No one. You're a young woman now, not a young girl, and if you're asking for C-rank missions, I suggest you act like it.

Love, Auntie

Only always

[sensethis]

But Auntie, I can't even get an appointment to talk to them about getting a C or B-rank mission. And the mission desk thinks I'm being pushy because I got used to you running things and that that favoritism needs to stop now.

But we get a few higher ranked missions. Naruto got to travel the world why can't I have one C-rank?

I do act like a young woman. I always act like a young woman. But fine I'll suck it up and take what I'm given with grace until I can get an appointment to petition for something more difficult.

Tell Uncle Minato and Naruto I love them?

Love,
Karin

[ghostpepper]

That's why I'm not petitioning on your behalf. It looks like favoritism, or even interference, now that I'm not in charge anymore. Just keep trying to get an appointment like anyone else would, and if the mission desk thinks I showed you or your team preferential treatment for mission assignments, remind them that I only gave you D-ranks too or tell them why you really want a higher ranked mission. You'll have to do that if and when you meet with the village leader, so you better have a better reason than "I'm a new chuunin and I deserve a C- or B-rank mission because of my promotion." Whining or acting entitled doesn't get you far and in the time I've known my successor, they have a low tolerance for both. So I hope I don't have to remind you to watch the tone you take with them.

And you're right. There are a few higher ranked missions that tend to come in, but they're more likely to go to those either at higher ranks or who have been chuunin longer. You've barely been promoted for a few weeks. Be patient.

I did, and they send their love in return.

Love, Auntie

[sensethis]

Do you really think it'll make a difference? Just because you only gave us D-Ranks doesn't mean they don't have it in their heads that the ones you did give us were more important or interesting. But I'll try next time they bring it up. Maybe I'm just being paranoid now that I'm on my own again. It's not that I deserve one; I've spent hte longest time as a genin out of all the recent graduates. How can I expect to continue improving if I'm not given the chance to experience anything but D-Rank tool carrying between construction sites? Classmates from Konoha have been chunin for years now, I feel like I'm falling behind.

I promise I'll be respectful.

Thanks. I'll have to come visit some time, huh?

Love,
Karin

[ghostpepper]

It's worth a try, and it might be worth reminding them not all the missions I gave your team were more interesting or anything. You got assignments based on what was there and what I thought was appropriate for your team. And that's something you should bring up when you petition your case. But stay calm when you do and keep your emotions in check. I wish you luck when you get your meeting.

Also, it's not good to compare yourself to the kids your age in Konoha. Konoha and Uzushio may be allies, but Uzushio is still developing. I'm sure you remember that I sent you to the first chuunin exams that I could. Rules are rules and I had to send you with a team, preferably with those closer to your age.

You definitely should come visit, the next chance you get. You know you're always welcome home with us and your room is untouched. Besides getting dusted sometimes.

Love, Auntie

[sensethis]

I know and I'll remind them if I have to. I always try to stay calm. I haven't gotten really upset in a while. Thank you.

Knowing that doesn't really help. It feels sort of like I'm expected to be less because I come from a home that is still not entirely stable. I do. My arm still hurts when storms form offshore. I would have taken care of any team you sent me with.

I will. As soon as I can. I'll put in a request tomorrow see if I can get some time to come visit, even for just a few days.

Love,
Karin