Nawaki Senju said, "Senior Kawadera! I've fully recovered! Zhu can go be a medical ninja without worry now. Let me fight on the front lines!"
The last time they had met, Nawaki had still been in a wheelchair, deeply dispirited.
This time, Nawaki waved his clenched fist, looking full of energy.
No wonder Tsunade said Naruto resembled Nawaki so much. Nawaki, too, was a passionate and outgoing person.
Kawadera Uchiha considered how to tie Nawaki Senju to his side.
Persuasion would never work on him. Provocation would be more effective.
"You want Zhu to become a medical ninja while you head to the front lines?"
"Yes!" Nawaki said urgently. "Shingu took first place in the Chunin Exams for me. Shingu and Xiaojie fought for me on the Front Line, and both sacrificed themselves.
"Some responsibilities must be borne by me. Brother Xingwei told me that I have to shoulder the banner of the Senju Clan!"
Kawadera Uchiha shook his head. "Young Clan Head Nawaki, no matter how well you've recovered, you did spend more than half a year recuperating.
"I think what you need isn't to fight, but to spend another six months catching up.
"While you were recovering, little Zhu made tremendous progress. If you replaced Zhu in my squad, you would only lower the squad's combat level."
Beside them, Zhu Senju kept raising her eyebrows, hoping Senior Kawadera would stop talking!
How could the proud Young Clan Head Nawaki possibly admit that he had grown weaker?
Nawaki Senju nearly shouted, "I'm fine! My strength has recovered! How could I hold you back?"
Kawadera Uchiha glanced at the bustling scene outside Konoha's gates and said, "How about this? Once the welcoming ceremony is over, we'll go to the Senju Clan's training ground for a spar. Zhu only needs to