"The Formation of Silver's Elite"

As Tetsuma entered the Hokage's office, clad in his freshly tailored Anbu uniform, his dog-faced mask adorned with lightning sigils on both cheeks, he felt the weight of expectation settle on his shoulders. The air in the room was heavy with unspoken tension, Tobirama's sharp gaze fixated on him as he stepped forward.

"Silver," Tobirama addressed him by his codename, his tone as cold and precise as ever. "Your recovery took longer than expected. I trust you are back to full strength?"

Tetsuma nodded. "Yes, Lord Hokage. I'm ready for my next assignment."

Tobirama studied him for a moment before tossing a sealed scroll onto the desk. "Good. This mission is classified at the highest level. Read it, memorize it, and burn it."

Tetsuma reached for the scroll, breaking the seal with practiced ease. As his eyes scanned the contents, his fingers unconsciously tightened around the parchment. The implications of the mission were severe.

"Do you understand the gravity of this?" Tobirama asked, watching him closely.

Tetsuma inhaled deeply before meeting his sensei's gaze. "Completely."

Tobirama's gaze remained fixed on Tetsuma, his expression unreadable. He leaned back in his chair, folding his arms.

"There's something else I need from you, Silver," he said, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade. "This mission is critical, and it's not one that can be handled alone."

Tetsuma raised an eyebrow, sensing the shift in tone. "You want me to form a team?"

Tobirama nodded. "Yes. An elite team. I expect you to handpick your members—individuals who complement your skills and who can work together seamlessly under the most extreme pressure."

Tetsuma's mind began running through potential candidates, each of his thoughts weighed by the task ahead. He had spent years in the Anbu, working with various operatives, but now he would have to choose those who could match his caliber.

"You'll need a team capable of operating at the highest level," Tobirama continued. "Each member should be prepared to follow your orders without question. They will be your responsibility."

"I understand," Tetsuma replied, his voice steady. "I'll begin assembling them immediately."

Tobirama's expression softened just slightly, the rare flicker of trust in his eyes. "I'm counting on you, Silver. The village's future may depend on the success of this mission. Don't fail us."

Tetsuma bowed respectfully, his resolve firming. "I won't, Hokage-sama. I'll ensure this mission succeeds."

With that, he turned and exited the office, the weight of the Hokage's trust pressing upon him. The task ahead was daunting, but Tetsuma knew what had to be done. He had to form the strongest team Konoha had ever seen.