"What!!?"
Uchiha Jin had barely gotten up that morning when he received news that left him completely dumbfounded.
Sakumo Hatake was taking him to reclaim the Land of Rivers outpost.
His little body couldn't handle something like that.
"Lord Sakumo is waiting for you."
After delivering the message, the chūnin left the tent.
He looked like he wanted nothing to do with this.
How realistic.
Through the open tent flap, Jin could see the sunlight shining outside, yet he could not feel a shred of brightness.
What could he do? He was desperate too.
There was nothing to pack anyway. His belongings were still in Ryūchi Cave, and he had not taken them out.
He fastened his sword at his waist and left the tent.
Compared to yesterday, the camp was no longer filled with wails. It was much quieter instead.
Unlike the quiet Iwa-nin front, this camp had quite a few ninja walking about, chatting and laughing.
The moment they saw Jin, the passing ninja became solemn. Some even bowed to him.
You people are going too far!!
Why did this feel like they were sending someone to the execution ground?
Though that was indeed what it was.
Jin's eyes were utterly lifeless.
He arrived at the command tent.
Sakumo Hatake was sitting on the ground, sharpening his blade. Only when he heard someone enter did he raise his head.
"You're here?"
"I shouldn't be."
"But you already are."
"Can you let me leave?"
"Unless you defect from the village."
"Heh." Jin stared at him with dead-fish eyes. So this man really had no intention of letting him off.
He did not think he had ever offended Sakumo Hatake.
"Meet your companion."
Sakumo Hatake sheathed his sword across his back.
Only then did Jin notice there was someone else