"Starting today, I'll be temporarily replacing Kurenai as your supervising Jonin. I don't think this will last very long, but I still hope we can work well together." Uchiha Shunichi appeared before Team 8 and spoke first.
Kiba Inuzuka's expression immediately soured when he saw that his former classmate had actually become his supervising teacher.
"Shunichi, I admit you're strong, but aren't you still a little short of being qualified to teach us?" As if he had no sense at all, Kiba Inuzuka openly displayed his displeasure.
"Kiba... this was the village's decision..." Hinata glanced at her teammate, then at Uchiha Shunichi, unsure what to do.
"Honestly, I'm not particularly willing either. But as Hinata said, this was the village's decision. So I hope you'll grow quickly. Once you can handle things on your own, you naturally won't need a supervising Jonin anymore." Uchiha Shunichi ignored Kiba's attitude and spoke bluntly.
In fact, all of them had already become Chunin. They had only retained Team 8's formation because of their role as a specialized reconnaissance squad.
As for why Uchiha Shunichi had come... it was largely to protect Hinata Hyuga, a member of the Main Family.
This was probably another concession the Hokage had made to the Hyuga clan. After all, if they wanted members of the Main Family to go onto the battlefield, they had to guarantee that their Byakugan wouldn't be stolen.
"Of course I know it was the village's decision, but I won't accept this." Kiba Inuzuka turned his head away, his voice full of indignation.
"I'm not interested in your opinion. As a ninja, you're expected to obey orders. If you refuse, I'll have no choice but to strip you of your ninja status." Uchiha Shunichi couldn't be bothered to argue with Kiba Inuzuka and simply