You have been summoned to Naruto's office. You approach the door you used to walk into so often back when Tsunade was hokage and you were still her young student, you take a deep breath before raising your hand to knock.

Once you step inside, you see Naruto at the windows behind his desk, looking over the village below. His cloak and hat are slung over his chair and his hands are behind his back.

Shikamaru leaves the office. It's only you and Naruto now. Your palms feel sweaty for some reason.

Nervous, you clear your throat.

"I received your summons, Lord Seventh," you say, composed.