Chapter 54
Hyuga Yuto returned to the Senju Clan Grounds and did not see Tsunade until dusk.
After the war mobilization ended, Sarutobi Hiruzen summoned the village's higher-ups for another small meeting.
"Old man, you really are getting old." Tsunade plopped down onto the tatami, her tone somewhat wistful. "You're getting more and more long-winded... sigh."
"Sensei, will you be going to the battlefield this time?"
"That depends. Most of my time will be spent organizing and training medical units in the rear, but if the situation falls apart, I'll definitely head to the front lines. After all, I'm also a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village."
The blonde woman rubbed her neck and lay down. Like a cat stretching itself out, she pointed with her toes toward a spot in the room. "My adorable disciple, that bundle is for you."
Hyuga Yuto picked up the package and found that it was filled with clothes embroidered with the crests of the Senju and Hyuga clans.
"They were custom-made for you, using the finest materials from the Land of Lightning... Oh, right. I put a box in your room. There are a thousand explosive tags inside. Practicing Great-Uncle's techniques consumes quite a lot."
"Thank you, Sensei," Hyuga Yuto said.
"Mm." Tsunade paused before continuing, "You're leaving tomorrow?"
"Yes. I've been assigned to the Hidden Leaf Village's reconnaissance unit and will report directly to Senior Minato. Tomorrow morning, I'll be heading to the Land of Hot Water with the unit."
"Minato Namikaze may be young, but he's already a ninja capable of standing on his own. Yuto, remember this: once you're on the battlefield, you can't treat him as that gentle senior who taught you ninjutsu. You must obey his orders absolutely... Of course, don't be so stupid that you blindly obey