Before long, the ANBU had compiled a written report on the commotion caused by Shinji and his classmates at the barbecue restaurant and delivered it to the Hokage Office.
Although it was already late at night, Tsunade was still handling official business.
To lighten Tsunade's workload, Shizune had no choice but to stay and help her. She had hardly been to the hospital lately.
Shizune glanced over the information sent by the ANBU and gave a small gasp. Then she handed it to Tsunade. "Lord Tsunade, please take a look at this report."
Tsunade took the report and read it carefully. "Oh!"
Shizune said, "I've seen the Rock Lee mentioned in the report a few times at the Ninja Academy. He's a student who can't even use ninjutsu and often ranks last in exams. But Might Guy seems to think highly of him. He often mentions him to us, praising him as a focused genius!"
"To take down so many classmates and hold his own against Sasuke, Neji, and Kimimaro working together—even in an ordinary spar, that's impressive!"
Tsunade gave her assessment.
Shizune nodded. "Yes, it really is unexpected!"
"Drunk?" Tsunade looked at the information the ANBU had gathered and chuckled. "Who gets carried away after just one drink?"
Shizune was speechless. "Not everyone can hold their liquor as well as you can!"
Tsunade set down the report. "Have the ANBU keep an eye on this boy, Rock Lee. Also, tell Guy about this!"
"Understood!"
Tsunade then furrowed her brow slightly. "After the gathering ended, Sasuke Uchiha went to see Shinji Uchiha alone?"
Shizune reported, "Yes. The two of them walked together for a while and exchanged a few words. We don't know what they talked about yet!"
Tsunade looked out the window and murmured, "Why would Sasuke suddenly go