Tenzou regarded Kakashi with a thoughtful look, mulling over his words even as their meal was spread out temptingly before them.

As always, the Jounin was right. His removal from active duty, had not been a complete stripping of his rank; no doubt he would be needed in the field again, especially for Neji's first missions. The pitfalls of Special Ops were also many and he could see that experience being of the most use to what he had read as a very competent Shinobi otherwise.

He sighed and finally, a small smile touched his lips.
"It seems I can't fight your logic, Senpai.. For the good of the village then, I'll give it time."

Tenzou reached for his chopsticks, eyeing the sake warily as he did so and began picking over the selection of food, feeling considerably happier than he had that morning. Idly he voiced a final worry, eyes trained on the slice of beef he had chosen to grill.

"I just hope this time out doesn't affect my effectiveness in the field.."