For the next while, Konoha returned to peace. Countless ninja began taking on missions again, and the streets gradually grew lively.
The shadow of war had faded, and the people of Konoha began enjoying peaceful days once more.
In truth, war was truly far removed from ordinary people in Konoha. Even during the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha had not suffered any major losses.
Uchiha Shunichi had no missions. He had specifically requested some time off from Tsunade, as he needed time to sort through his newfound powers.
After examining his body, Uchiha Shunichi also put a little more effort into teaching the three of them.
However, there was not actually much he could teach them.
For one, ordinary ninja simply could not understand his ideas. For another, their chakra control was nowhere near sufficient.
Because of some trivial matters, Uchiha Shunichi had received permission to temporarily stop taking missions. Teaching Sasuke and Naruto was merely incidental; what he truly needed was to organize the ninjutsu he had learned.
About ten days later, Kakashi's injuries had finally mostly healed. Uchiha Shunichi also concluded Sasuke and Naruto's special training.
However, Team 7 was still disbanded.
Sakura successfully became Tsunade's apprentice, then joined the Medical Corps. Naruto, meanwhile, was taken away by Jiraiya to train across the world.
As for Second Pillar, who was now on his own, Tsunade threw him into Uchiha Shunichi's team.
And so, an enhanced squad was formed, with Uchiha Shunichi serving as its captain.
"Sensei, is the mission really that urgent? It's just an ordinary escort mission. Couldn't you just find any team for it?" Uchiha Shunichi had not enjoyed his leisurely days for long before Tsunade assigned him a mission.
"Your new ninjutsu isn't finished yet?" A hint of surprise flashed through Tsunade's eyes. In