Very Happy

First, they would officially register the three little ones as ninja, then kick them straight into Boot Camp.

They would ignore everything else and start with three months of closed-off group recruit training.

Compared to that, finding cats and dogs or cleaning sewers was a carefree game of playing house.

Before that, Mimi took the three little ones out for a good meal.

Even if it was a death sentence, they should at least get a last meal, right?

The location was an upscale restaurant in the city. The three of them had no idea what was about to happen and were eating until their mouths were greasy.

"After this Apprentice Ceremony Banquet, we'll officially be master and disciples."

"Here in Konoha, you don't just represent yourselves. You also represent my reputation."

"Think twice before every move and every word. Don't tarnish my name."

"I'll make this clear from the start. Whoever embarrasses me, I'll make sure they suffer."

As she spoke, Mimi reached across the table. Kikaichū swarmed out and swept away all the remaining food.

It was a perfect example of autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

The three swallowed in unison with perfect understanding.

"Imagine the feeling of insects crawling through your bodies. I won't say more about what comes next."

Mimi recalled the Kikaichū and gestured for the pale-faced waiter nearby to bring the bill.

"Teacher." Obito had something to say.

Mimi motioned for him to speak.

"You haven't taught us anything yet, like powerful Ninjutsu, for example."

"There are plenty of powerful Ninjutsu in the library. Look through it yourself and learn whatever you want." Mimi spoke blandly. "If you run into a difficult problem you don't understand, you can ask me."

That was a problem.

Obito found himself in a difficult spot. It wasn't