Seth laughed when Rin mentioned her and Hitomi where third wheels. He took another gulp of his soda before he said, “no one thinks of you as a third wheel Rin. If Akio put you with us, then you’re a valued member of team two. Same with Izu, both of you are comrades and if Akio wanted you on this team then you’re a valuable asset to our family.” Seth then laughed again and explained, “Sorry, I don’t see my team members as comrades, but as my family and as such I make sure they get back to their homes safely. Corny I know, but that’s how I feel. So don’t feel like a third wheel Rin, because you’re not.”

Seth finished the last bit of soda and then looked at Hitomi and said, “That goes for you too Hitomi. If Akio and Itachi feel you and your brother need to be with us, then you’re considered family as well. It shouldn’t matter what team your where originally with or what village you were born in. We are all ninja and as such we all strive for peace with one another. So with that said, don’t think like a third wheel but as a valued family member.” Seth looked up to see the battle had ended. It was a good fight in Seth’s eyes and Izu held his own. 

“Damn, I was kind of hoping Izu would have won, but I guess that’s why many people see the Uchiha clan as the strongest. I’ll tell you what though: Izu lasted a lot longer than I would have,” Seth said before he got up and walked over to where Izu collapsed and sat down before he placed a bottle of soda next to him and said, “You did good Izu, here. Not sure if you like soda or the combination of vanilla and cherry, but you earned it.”