For a time, Tobirama Senju kept a close eye on personnel changes in the Military Police Force every day.
Yet he failed to find any opportunity.
"Have you even been training seriously lately? Why can't you even measure up to Hiruzen?" Tobirama Senju said angrily. At the same time, he withdrew his hand and narrowed his eyes as he looked at Kagami Uchiha clutching his bright red, palm-printed cheek. Behind his expressionless face, he felt incomparably refreshed.
Of course, on the surface, Tobirama Senju wore an expression of disappointment, as though he were concerned for Kagami Uchiha.
Across from him, Kagami Uchiha looked at Tobirama Senju with aggrieved eyes, then turned to the several expressionless "fellow disciples" beside him, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said, "Sensei, Hiruzen and Danzō have improved far too quickly lately. Their talent must be greater than mine. I simply can't compare to them. I'm sorry—I've truly disappointed you!"
Kagami Uchiha lowered his head, filled with guilt.
He failed to notice Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō exchange a glance upon hearing his words. Both of them calmed down, secretly thinking, What an idiot! How could what he's learning compare to what Sensei Tobirama is teaching us?
Naturally, the two kept their faces calm and showed no sign of anything unusual. They even spoke with concern.
"Kagami, work harder! You were the first disciple Sensei Tobirama took in. You can't bring shame upon him!"
"That's right! Kagami, perk up and don't lose face! Train hard and show Sensei Tobirama how hard you've worked!"
"Ah." Tobirama Senju sighed, his gaze falling upon Kagami Uchiha as he slowly said, "So be it. Though your talent is limited, it is not beyond remedy. As my disciple, I will naturally do everything in my power to help you."
He paused slightly before