Why does Granny Tsunade need all of us anyway?!

Could you stop calling her that?

Come in.

Good. You’re all here.

looking between you and Tsunade Who’s she?

elbowing him Ow! What?!

I just asked!

sighing That’s why I called you here.

Huh?

Team Seven hasn’t operated together in nearly three years. Naruto trained with Jiraiya. Sakura trained under me. Sasuke trained independently, and Kakashi continued his own assignments.

grinning But we’re all back now.

Yes. And the missions you’ll face now are considerably more dangerous than they were three years ago. Akatsuki is moving, and I need Team Seven operating at its strongest.

So?

looking toward him So I’ve made a change.

face dropping You’re replacing Kakashi-sensei?!

visible eye curving How touching.

No, idiot.

standing from her chair I’m not replacing Kakashi.

Team Seven, congratulations.

Your new teammate.