They had the book open in front of them. It showed the earrings worn by Orochimaru’s clan, and had details about how the ritual for piercing was supposed to be done. Tsunade squinted her gaze going from the book to her teammate’s un-punctured ear.
“I can do this.” She said, her voice trembling slightly with nerves.
The newly minted jounin looked at her. “I would be grateful Hime. I want to follow the Clan traditions, but” he trailed off not wanting to say out loud he was the last of his clan.
She nodded and picked up the senbon. Looking from the book to his ear one last time, she gritted her teeth, shut