"That guy is an old man from the same generation as our teacher. They were actually fellow disciples, too. Their teacher was the Second Hokage."
Tsunade explained this to Lin Guang.
"The Second Hokage? Wouldn't that be your Second Grandpa, senior sister?"
Lin Guang suddenly asked.
"Hey! You're getting off topic, brat. What matters now is whether you're confident enough to go up against Shimura Danzō."
Tsunade pressed a hand to her forehead.
Lin Guang chuckled. He wasn't afraid of Sasori or Orochimaru, so why would he fear an old man hiding in the shadows?
"If an old fossil like that wants to clash with me, he'll fall apart!"
Lin Guang laughed.
"Good! That determination is enough. Go find Naruto and tell him what you have in mind. I'm sure he'll be happy to hear you're joining Team 7."
Tsunade said.
"Lady Tsunade, won't you reconsider?"
Shizune asked Tsunade.
"What are you referring to?"
Tsunade played dumb despite knowing perfectly well.
"It's far too dangerous to have Naruto Squad handle that! Let me lead a ninja squad instead!"
Shizune said.
"It's settled! If Lin Guang weren't participating, I would consider what you're saying. But now that he's said he'll take part, there's nothing to fear."
Tsunade spoke to Shizune, then changed tack. "Don't forget, a few years ago, you were still no match for Kabuto Yakushi, while Lin Guang could already overwhelm him in a fight."
"Lin Guang's strength is no longer below mine. Given time, he'll surpass Orochimaru and Jiraiya and become a powerful ninja who stands above us Sannin!"
Tsunade's words stunned Shizune. Had Lin Guang really become that strong?
"But Mr. Kakashi hasn't recovered yet. However strong Lord Lin Guang may be, I'm afraid he still lacks experience."
Shizune said.
"Hahaha! You haven't heard, have you? Lin