"I still need more hands," Uchiha Madara continued. "People in this line of work generally keep their identities hidden, so we need to find a cook, as well as someone to handle all the miscellaneous chores down the road."
"I've already arranged that, Madara. Don't worry about such trivial matters. You just need to focus on training us properly, and I'll take care of everything else," Scenery said with a smile.
Uchiha Madara smiled. He really had found someone dependable.
"I can cook!" Bai Ling'er raised her hand and said, "I've known how to cook since I was little. I can take care of that from now on."
"You can't. You're going to be a private school teacher. Cooking doesn't suit you; there's nothing for you to do here," Uchiha Madara said.
Disappointed, Bai Ling'er lowered her hand again.
"Right now, I need to cultivate an ability in all of you—so you can control the energy inside your bodies," Uchiha Madara said.
"During that time, I'll identify those with talent, as well as those without it," Uchiha Madara said.
"So there'll be a selection process?" One of the men stepped forward. "The talented ones get to stay, right? And those without talent leave the organization?"
"It's merely a matter of different assignments. Those suited for missions will be sent out, while those unsuited for missions will analyze intelligence within the organization. No one is without value," Uchiha Madara said.
"That's great!" the man said happily. "I've always thought I was stupid and didn't have much talent. I was afraid you'd abandon me."
"Madara, what kind of ability do you plan to develop in us? Could you give us a demonstration?" Scenery asked.
Madara thought for a moment, then gathered his chakra beneath his feet and slowly walked toward the wall.