After Shingu Senju's health improved, even his features had softened considerably, no longer carrying that bitter, burdened look.
Kawadera Uchiha liked this diligent disciple very much.
Every day, he stayed with Shingu Senju, training himself while also guiding him.
What made Kawadera Uchiha jealous was that Tobirama Senju had never guided him, yet now wanted to guide Shingu Senju through his mouth.
"Hey! Second-sama, aren't you going to give me something in return? Do I look like the kind of person who works for you for free? Am I some kind of cheap labor?"
"I won't give you anything in return, because I can tell that you like the child Shingu very much."
"No wonder people say that threatening someone's child means seizing their weak spot. I don't even have a son, yet just because I admire Shingu, you've got me by the weak spot."
"Assassinating a ninja's son is indeed an important means of crushing an enemy."
"Makes sense."
One day, Shingu Senju found Kawadera Uchiha and said:
"Senior Kawadera, I've been in the medical guard unit for too long.
"I was first place in the Chunin Exams. I'm the most famous newly promoted Chunin. As the Senju Clan's representative on the front lines, I need to carry out combat missions.
"I just received a mission. Please rest assured—with your guidance these past few days, Senior, I'll definitely complete it perfectly!"
Kawadera Uchiha looked at Shingu Senju's teammates. They had the same lineup as Seigetsu Senju's team: one from the Inuzuka Clan and one from the Aburame Clan.
With two reconnaissance ninja, Shingu Senju's safety was still fairly well assured.
"Go on. I know I can't stop you."
Mei Senju prepared a medical kit for each member of the three-man squad, while Seigetsu Senju saw the three off from