Shin Uchiha listened rather helplessly as Tsunade smugly explained her plans, nearly bringing a hand to his forehead.
Although Tsunade had come up with these ideas herself, they were practically identical to what the Third Hokage had arranged in the original story.
If Shin Uchiha hadn't known that the Third Hokage had already retired to a quiet life at home, no longer concerning himself with outside affairs, he would have thought it was his idea again.
Shin Uchiha frowned slightly and pulled out a personnel profile. Looking at the sweet, well-behaved girl pictured on it, he asked in confusion:
"Tsunade, given Hinata's status, why would she still be a Genin, and why has she been assigned to this team?
Whatever else she is, she's your student. After all these years of training under you, both her strength and her Medical Ninjutsu are far beyond an ordinary Chunin's. Treating her as a Genin doesn't seem appropriate, no matter how you look at it."
At Shin Uchiha's words, Tsunade gave him an amused look and asked teasingly:
"What's wrong? Feeling sorry for your fiancée?"
Tsunade paused, then continued without waiting for Shin Uchiha to explain:
"Actually, Hyuga Hiashi, the Hyuga Clan's clan leader, came to see me earlier. He asked that, after Hinata graduated, she return to the Hyuga Clan for their elite training rather than carry out missions like an ordinary Genin. Along with improving her strength, they would teach her aristocratic etiquette to prepare her for marrying you.
But after these years of training, Hinata has become much more determined. When I asked for her opinion, she insisted that I treat her as an ordinary ninja and let her carry out those missions, whether tedious or dangerous. After careful consideration, I agreed to her request."
Tsunade paused here and gave