Sage Art training was not suitable for Chujie Port. After asking Katsuyu about it and getting a clearer picture, Shuji temporarily set the matter aside.
Itachi's condition was just as Tsunade had said. He was recovering well. After moving around, forming hand seals and using jutsu, refining chakra, and practicing taijutsu, he was overall even a little better than before his injury.
Itachi was quite open-minded about being injured in battle.
At least this time, I didn't lose a companion.
He said softly, "I was still too careless. If not for Senior arriving in time, Senior Shizune..."
"Your battle strategy wasn't wrong." Shuji cut off his self-reproach. "With the power you possessed, you had already performed to the utmost in those circumstances."
"All responsibility lies with me, the captain."
"If you want to take on that duty, become a Chunin first."
Anko beside them immediately cleared her throat, straightened her back, and put on a deliberately serious expression. "Ahem! Well, Special Jonin Shuji, your humble Chunin subordinate Anko thinks she worked very hard this time."
Then she changed the subject, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Shuji. "Speaking of which, what Lord Shuji promised before—"
"Yes, yes, yes." Shuji sighed helplessly and nodded repeatedly. "This situation was urgent, so we need to return to the village first. I'll put the feast I promised you on the tab for now. I'll definitely make it up to you after we get back."
"Hehe!" Anko immediately beamed and smugly patted her captain's shoulder. "I didn't say anything. The captain brought it up himself!"
The youngest ninja sat quietly by the bedside, watching this scene. Her little feet gently swung over the edge of the bed, dawn light reflected in her dark eyes.
A smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
After packing their