To be honest, he could't care one way or another if she took his words to heart or not. He spoke to speak, and that was about it. If someone reacted to what he said, that was their problem, not his own. And most of the time he didn't talk anyway, so that shouldn't even be a problem. He accepts the scroll that was given to him, but he doesn't even bother opening it, instead just slips it in his pouch and steps towards the open gate. Without another word, and an okay from the two ninja stationed at the entrance, they leave, heading in the direction of where their mission would take place.<br/><br/>For now they simply remained on the road, there was no need really to hurry for this mission. He was quiet as he walked, the giant trees looming all around them, shading them from the sun that shone up above. He could hear birds twittering in the branches, and the wind rustling the leaves. It was nice, not too warm, and a cooling breeze could be felt. The only other sounds that were heard were their own footsteps along the packed dirt road that led in to the village. However, that silence was broken when Hikari spoke, stating more than asking that this was going to be a boring mission. He glanced at her, before looking ahead. Normally he wouldn't bother answering such a statement, but he was in a fowl mood and annoyed as it was, so for this rare occasion, he actually said something.<br/><br/>"Yeah. Of course it will. Cause girl's are boring."<br/><br/>After the initial statement that Hikari had made, Kuronotsurugi noticed that she was being quiet as they walked. He was pretty sure it was because of him. He was relieved that she was at least courteous, but doesn't let it show at all. He would probably have snapped if she'd decided to start singing again. For most people, they liked to have conversations as they made their way to missions, and he remembered how the rest of his original team had been. The other two were rather talkative, and so was the Jonin, he, Kuronotsurugi, had been the odd one out, preferring to stay quiet. Not that it had always been because of bad attitudes, back then it was because he'd been shy and withdrawn.<br/><br/>He truly hoped that this mission wasn't going to take long, he wasn't sure if he'd be able to handle it if it went on for a long time. No...he had things to do, not missions per-say, but a personal agenda that needed it's quota filled. Then he'd be happy. Mulling things over in his mind as he walked, he pretty much ignored anything that was said to him if Hikari chose to speak again. He was wondering if he should hold back on what he'd planned a few days after returning from this mission, or just go out and do it right away when he got back...that would be easier, then he'd skip out on seeing the Hokage...