After his battle with Naruto, they stayed at the Ninja Academy a while longer at Umino Iruka's enthusiastic invitation.
They finally said their goodbyes and left as noon approached.
"Iruka-sensei, I'll come back whenever I have time!"
Naruto Uzumaki had already walked quite a distance, but he still turned back and waved to Iruka, calling out to him.
"Naruto..."
Lin Mu tugged on Naruto Uzumaki's arm, signaling that he wanted him to listen.
Naruto Uzumaki was reluctant to leave. Only after Iruka said goodbye and returned to the Ninja Academy did he finally settle down.
To him, Iruka was more like a father.
He was an elder who had given him respect and hope from the very beginning!
"Naruto, I need to go see Lady Tsunade first. You can head home on your own!"
"What do you need to see Granny Tsunade for?"
Naruto Uzumaki looked puzzled.
Just then, Lin Mu said with a completely serious expression:
"I'm going to ask for an order!"
A slightly mysterious smile appeared on Lin Mu's face, and he paid Naruto Uzumaki no further attention.
He quickly left, running toward the Hokage Office.
"What a secretive guy!"
Naruto Uzumaki muttered under his breath, then stopped worrying about Lin Mu's business and strolled home.
He had gained a great deal from their battle too. He would go home and digest it all first!
Soon, Lin Mu arrived at the door to the Hokage Office.
Since Tsunade had summoned him several times over the past two days, the ninja stationed at the Hokage Building had come to recognize him.
His entire journey had been smooth, with no one stopping him.
Everyone knew how highly the Hokage regarded this boy!
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Lin Mu reached out and knocked on the door to the Hokage Office.
"Come