Kakashi said as he straightened out a sheaf of papers on his desk. “What business do you have with me today?”
“The Country of Silence.”
“Ah, that…”
Shikamaru still hadn’t finished his report about the Union’s meeting the other day. There wasn’t anything particularly special to report, so he’d left it alone.
“Everything’s the same as ever at the Union. It’s made up of a collection of capable people, there’s nothing to worry about.”
“You’re one of those capable people too.”
Was he really? Was he really someone who was fit to represent Konoha?
“Do you really intend to go?” Kakashi asked.
“Yes.”
Kakashi let out a great sigh at his answer.