"An exchange student?"
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
Luo Mang had also received the news and was now staring in shock at Kakashi Hatake, who had told him.
He had imagined many ways they might cooperate, but never this.
And why had they picked him, of all people?
He had a nagging feeling he was being set up.
At his question, Kakashi Hatake's expression did not change at all. He remained as indifferent as ever, as though he were simply relaying an order.
"This is very important. Lord Hokage arranged it. To strengthen cooperation between Konoha and the Eye Shadow Village, we've decided to send an exchange student to study in the Sand Village. We're sending someone over."
"Uh, so you picked me?"
Kakashi Hatake nodded. "That's right. These are Lord Hokage's orders. You can't refuse."
Luo Mang found it a little hard to believe.
This change seemed a little too drastic.
"Uh, right."
Beside him, Naruto Uzumaki was so excited that he jumped straight into the air. He was thrilled at the prospect of visiting another village.
"Wow, awesome! We get to visit other villages?"
"Uh, just one person."
At Kakashi Hatake's words, the four youngsters, who had been getting interested or excited, froze in unison.
Sakura Haruno reacted most strongly, blurting out in agitation.
"How can that be?"
"Only Luo Mang gets to go? What about me?"
Since Sakura Haruno had spoken up, Naruto Uzumaki naturally had to join in.
"Exactly! I want to check out other villages too..."
"Kakashi-sensei, you're playing favorites! Why does only Brother Mang get to go?"
Their complaints rang in Kakashi Hatake's ears. Looking troubled, he sighed.
"Hey, calm down."
Only after they quieted down did Kakashi Hatake slowly turn to Sakura Haruno first and give a slight roll of his eyes.
*This is an exchange