When Shin Uchiha saw Nawaki's disappointed expression, a faint smile touched his lips, and he continued:
"Still, if you feel your training in Konoha is progressing too slowly, I can send you to the Uchiha District to train with the Uchiha Clan."
At that, Shin Uchiha took a sip of tea and continued in a relaxed tone:
"Sasuke happens to be going back too. If you go, you can keep him company.
When the time comes, I can arrange for Shisui Uchiha to teach you both."
Nawaki perked up at Shin Uchiha's words, but he did not agree right away. Instead, he glanced at Tsunade beside him and hesitated before replying:
"All right. Thanks, brother-in-law. I'll go back and think it over."
Shin Uchiha was not surprised by Nawaki's response. He simply nodded calmly.
Naturally, Shin Uchiha understood Nawaki's concerns. After all, the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan had been enemies for so many years.
Although his brother-in-law treated him well, Nawaki still had some reservations about the other members of the Uchiha Clan.
Nawaki's reminder, however, suddenly brought Jiraiya and Naruto to Shin Uchiha's mind.
If he remembered correctly, Jiraiya would soon leave Konoha following the Konoha Crush.
Knowing Jiraiya, he would very likely leave Naruto in Konoha to keep the boy from interfering with his research trips. That would go against Shin Uchiha's original intentions.
With that in mind, Shin Uchiha closed his eyes. After sensing Jiraiya and Naruto's location, he said a quick word to Tsunade and the others, then vanished on the spot.
When Shin Uchiha found Jiraiya and Naruto, they were not far from a waterfall.
Jiraiya was lying in a patch of grass, suppressing his presence until it was barely perceptible. With binoculars in hand and a lecherous expression on his face, he