"This still isn't his limit."
Unlike the two newcomers, whose faces were etched with fear, Mikoto's eyes shone with pride and relief.
He could easily kill six Chunin on his own. She really hadn't been wrong about him.
"Captain Sen... has he always been this strong?" one of the newcomers murmured. "He was just chatting and laughing with us. How did he turn into the God of Slaughter the moment we ran into enemies?"
Mikoto smiled. "He's always been like this. When we were little, he was always the most mature one among our friends, and the one who cared for others the most.
"He trained so hard because he wanted to protect the people who mattered to him. So you can trust him completely."
The two exchanged a glance, their opinion of Sen completely changed.
So he was such a good person!
As they were lost in thought, Sen's voice came from nearby. "You three, come get some practice! They're almost out of stamina. I'll back you up from the side!"
The three immediately stepped forward.
"The short-haired one uses Wind Release, the one with the side-swept bangs specializes in Earth Release, and the last one is a puppeteer," Sen instructed them.
"Especially you, Mikoto. You just awakened your Sharingan, so this is the perfect chance to get some real combat experience. I'll give you feedback. This is a rare opportunity!"
The two newcomers looked at the three panting Sand shinobi before them, and warmth welled up inside them.
Captain Sen was so kind! Even now, he was thinking of giving us a chance to grow!
"Yes, Captain Sen!"
Tens of minutes later, with Sen delivering the finishing blows, the last three Sand shinobi fell into pools of blood.
"Aside from Mikoto, both of you were too afraid