After seeing the two off, Uka Senju, holding the intelligence Scroll, returned to the restaurant.
Upon entering, I saw that Senju Tsukika had finished her meal and was tidying up the table.
He quickly stepped forward and took the work from the teacher, saying, "Teacher, please rest for a while, I'll do these!"
Organize any leftovers into groups according to their type.
As Uka Senju tidied up the remaining clutter on the table, she asked the usually silent man, "Teacher, the intelligence report didn't mention who the Jonin the team was."
"Is there another arrangement made by the Clan this time, or are you leading the team personally?"
Having her work taken away by her disciple, Senju Tsukika sat quietly in her spot, wiping her mouth and hands with a tissue.
Upon hearing the question, she glanced up slightly at the busy young man and said, "Me."
The answer was found, a single, concise word.
Having long been accustomed to her teacher's occasional icy demeanor Uka Senju nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
After more than a year of getting to know each other, he had figured out the other person's temperament.
This person is usually normal, but there are always three days each month when he is in a state of extreme indifference.
So it's best not to chatter on at this point.
To avoid having to go to the ring later, I'd be the one suffering!
However, the fact that the Jonin the team will still be a teacher is undoubtedly very good news.
Although this person can be cold for three days every month, his abilities and work ethic are very reassuring.
I ran back and forth three or four times carrying the bowl and chopsticks.
Uka Senju then tidied everything on the table and put it into the kitchen.
Instead of acting immediately, he first brewed a cup of chrysanthemum tea for the teacher according to her preference and placed it in front of her.
Only then did I return to the kitchen to wash the pots and pans from this morning.
He had to pester Chiharu for several days to get this job, which paid 100 taels per wash.
He was content with doing housework in the face of money.
I picked up the dish soap from the sink, poured a little into the pot, and then added water to dissolve it.
Seeing the Utakata rise, he began to work.
Dish soap, yes, it's the same stuff I used in my past life!
Thinking about the ingredients of this stuff, Uka Senju felt a sense of unease every time she used it.
This world is just too absurdly convoluted.
After a long while, the sound of running water in the kitchen gradually stopped.
Senju Tsukika Dining Table quietly at the dining table, suddenly stirred.
She stretched out her long, slender, fair fingers, picked up the tea that her disciple had brewed, and drank it all in one gulp.
Then he quickly pulled his hands back into his sleeves and returned to his previous state of silence.
However, this time her gaze softened unconsciously.
After cleaning up, I put the leftover, cooled food from the morning into the refrigerator.
Having earned another hundred taels, Uka Senju hummed a little tune contentedly as she walked out of the kitchen.
Looking at the teacher who was sitting quietly as always, I noticed that his teacup was empty.
Knowing that the elder had already accepted the tribute, he smiled and said, "Master, I need to go see the Second Elder and Lady Mito now."
"Good."
Having received a reply, Uka Senju shook her head and walked straight towards the door.
After changing his shoes, he locked the door without paying any attention to the people inside.
He slowly walked into a quiet courtyard, stepping on the Stone Slab path within the clan's territory.
The wooden house looks the same as most of the Senju Clan Members's houses.
Or rather, apart from the clan chief's manor, all the residential houses of the Senju are made from the same mold.
The only difference between this residence and others is the two large gates in front of it.
It is said that the Second Elder specially moved this from the old clan's land.
However, looking at that heavy, cracked door, marked by the passage of time...
Uka Senju still didn't quite understand the old man's actions.
Why not just use a new wooden door if there are no other decorations?
He walked along the corridor, through the deserted front yard, garden, and Training Ground, and went straight to the backyard.
Looking at the pond, under the cherry blossom tree, an elderly man, who looked even older, was reclining in a chair, and Young Man man was sitting beside him.
Uka Senju greeted them with a smile, "Good morning, Uncle Kofu, Hayata!"
"Little one, you're here. Come and sit down," the Second Elder said with a smile and a wave.
"We were just talking about you. Come and have a cup of the fine tea I brought back especially for you!" Hayata Senju said as he picked up the teapot from the table beside the old man.
Nodding and smiling, he responded to their words.
Uka Senju quickly walked a few steps to the edge of the pond.
After accepting the tea from Hayata, he took the cup and moved to stand in front of Uncle Kofu.
This person fell ill in the middle of this year and hasn't been seen since.
So this was the first time he had seen Uncle Kofu in six months.
Looking at his uncle's even more aged face and drooping eyelids, he sighed silently in his heart.
According to the previous life's saying, 7384, although it may not be universally applicable Shinobi World.
However, at Kofu moment, it was clear that the sudden illness he suffered in the middle of the year had weakened his vitality.
" Little Uka, it's been quite a while since we last saw each other!"
"Yes, it's been half a year, Uncle."
Upon hearing the answer, the Second Elder slowly nodded.
He looked at the much taller boy in front of him and said with a smile, "Well, although I haven't met you, I've heard about your situation. The clan has already chosen teammates for you, which means you'll soon be leaving the village."
"The outside world is dangerous, and your identity and special circumstances will make it even more dangerous, but the clan still wants to let you out, because you can't build a strong person just by relying on resources!"
"So, once you're out there, you must be careful in everything you do!"
Hearing the old man's concern and hidden explanation, Uka Senju quickly nodded and assured him, "Uncle, don't worry, I will be careful."
"Hmm." Hearing the boy's words, and seeing that he had truly taken them to heart, she replied.
The Second Elder nodded in satisfaction and then said in a deep voice, "This old man has nothing good to give you, because the Clan has already given you everything you can use, so let me say a few more words!"
"Child, once you become a full-fledged Ninja, in Konoha, except for a few exceptional individuals, never believe what anyone else says or does! And outside the village, no matter who you face, you must always maintain a strong sense of vigilance, even if it's your own family!"
"If you have any doubts, if you feel there's a problem, or if you feel threatened, then act immediately without hesitation."
"Remember, when you're out there, you can kill anyone. Don't worry about age or identity—those are irrelevant things. As for whether you've killed the wrong person, that's something you'll need to consider carefully once you're safe."
"You know your own identity, so you must remember that. With the elders of the clan here, you don't need to feel any guilt. Now, anyone can take the blame. Your task is simply to survive. Do you understand?"