"That's exactly why I asked for it. It's the one thing I can be sure you won't renege on, since I know nothing about your character. Some shinobi may lack honor, but I have yet to meet a single one without pride." In either their status or their village. Even her master still had his original forehead protector tucked away somewhere.

"Plus, it would force you to explain matters to your superior officer." If her arms tightened across her chest, if a bit of ice crept into her tone...well, perhaps Obito was a good enough shinobi to find the fear beneath them. Ashiko was in a very vulnerable position, even if he didn't see it that way, and she didn't like it one bit.