Chiyo left Fugaku's home and headed straight back to the Guard Unit Headquarters.
When he pushed open the office door, he found a small figure sitting quietly in a chair in the reception area, engrossed in a copy of basic theory of Chakra.
"Shisui?"
Hearing the voice, Shisui Uchiha looked up, his large black eyes carrying a calmness far beyond his years.
Most children his age would still whine and throw tantrums in front of their parents. Children like Shisui were truly rare.
Even Kakashi had not been this steady and sensible at that age.
He closed the book, stood up, and respectfully bowed.
"Teacher."
Chiyo smiled, took a key from his pocket, and casually tossed it to him.
"This is the key to the study. Read whatever you want today."
Shisui caught it steadily and nodded.
"Thank you, Teacher."
He turned to leave, but Chiyo suddenly called out to him.
"Wait."
Shisui turned back, his gaze puzzled.
"Starting today, you won't need to spend your afternoons reading in the study anymore."
Chiyo walked over and rubbed his head.
"I'll take you to the Training Ground. Your formal training begins now."
Shisui's eyes widened slightly, followed by a rare flicker of excitement.
That was the expression a child should have.
Chiyo smiled as he watched him.
Noticing the change in Chiyo's gaze, Shisui immediately realized what had happened, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across his little face.
He quickly composed himself and spoke seriously.
"Yes!"
"Go on!"
After Shisui left, Chiyo walked to his desk and picked up a scroll that had just been delivered.
When he unrolled it, he found intelligence sent back from the border by Hatake Sakumo.
Recently, Chiyo and Hatake Sakumo had often exchanged information.
Having firsthand intelligence was crucial to both the village and