The classroom was abuzz during morning reading.
Everyone already knew they would be heading out early to carry out a mission.
They were all discussing which Jonin from the village would become their instructor, rather than worrying that war might come afterward.
Perhaps, to them, war would be the perfect place to make a name for themselves.
The one who died definitely would not be them.
Before long, Uncle Nishimura walked in with a solemn expression.
"Quiet."
Uncle Nishimura stood at the podium with both hands braced against the desk.
"So, that's the situation. I imagine all of you already understand. Lord Hokage hopes you can go out and experience a real battle." Uncle Nishimura's rough voice rang out from the podium.
His voice was filled with gravity. He strongly supported the Hokage's decision this time.
He was a survivor of the First Great Ninja War and knew exactly how cruel the battlefield could be.
"Alright, next is the assignment list."
Uncle Nishimura picked up a sheet from the desk, covered in densely packed names.
"Team One: Uchiha Chen, Uchiha Mikoto, Senju Nawaki."
"Jonin instructor—Orochimaru."
Uchiha Chen had long been prepared for this assignment.
After all, Orochimaru had given him a heads-up last night. As for Nawaki, Orochimaru had led his team in the manga as well.
The only person he had not been sure about was the third member. He had not expected it to be Mikoto in the end.
Had they fully considered her relationship with Uchiha Chen?
The Third Hokage might look however he looked, but he really was thoughtful. He had thoroughly considered the happiness of his juniors.
Still, shouldn't Nawaki have been kicked out right away?
And replaced with Kushina instead?
That was why Uchiha Chen hated connections like Nawaki the most!
Still, this team