Mission Training

A gentle breeze blows, the branches sway, and the wind blows the petals down, creating a shower of pink blossoms that ripples across the green grass.

Minato stood before Yemo and the other two, smiled slightly, and introduced himself, "My name is Minato Namikaze. You should all know about me, so I won't go into too much detail. For the next six days, I will be your instructor until the Chunin Ninja Exams. We're not that far apart in age, and I'm only instructing you for six days, so there's no need for any rules or formalities between us. Let's just be ordinary friends."

This opening speech was mainly prepared for Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga, as Yemo and Minato were already thoroughly defeated.

"Minato-sensei! Please take care of me!" Hizashi Hyuga and Hyuga Hiashi bowed in unison. As a family with a history of thousands of years, the Hyuga Clan's upbringing is still very strict. Although Minato said that everyone should address each other as friends, they still called him Minato-sensei.

Minato nodded in response and continued, "According to past practice, I should first get to know you all for a period of time, and then provide appropriate teaching methods based on each of your individual strengths and weaknesses. However, we are pressed for time, with only six days. In just six days, I simply cannot teach you anything, and even getting to know each other is not enough. Therefore, this time I am prepared to change the teaching method. Do you all understand?"

"Understood!" Yemo and the other two replied in unison.

"Alright, do you have any questions? If not, let's begin today's lesson," Minato said, standing up one last time.

Hizashi Hyuga raised his hand and said, "Minato-sensei, there's something I don't understand. Why did the Lord Hokage put the three of us in a team?"

This puzzled not only Hizashi Hyuga, but also Hyuga Hiashi. As a powerful clan in Konoha, the Hyuga Clan Main Family's Genin- ranking ninja) had special privileges. The main branch's offspring did not have to Genin training; they could receive their education at home and then directly participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams.

So Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga have always trained with their elders in the clan. Yesterday, the Lord Hokage suddenly came to their house and found their father. Then they were given the mission to team up with Yemo to take the Chunin Ninja Exams.

Not only were the Hyuga brothers confused, but Minato also looked puzzled and asked, "Didn't your elders explain this to you?"

"No," the Hyuga brothers shook their heads in unison. Hizashi Hyuga explained, "Our father said that Minato-sensei would explain everything to us when we arrive."

Upon hearing this, Yemo's lips twitched involuntarily. Was the current head of the Hyuga Clan really that lazy? He wouldn't even explain something that could be explained in a few words.

Minato gave a wry smile, clearly unsure what to say about the Hyuga Clan head's actions. He explained, "The situation is like this: this year 'Chunin Ninja Exams are different from previous years. Five Great Shinobi Villages will participate, along with numerous smaller ones. What appears to be a Chunin Ninja Exams is actually a battle of the younger generation from each village. According to the information we have, the Raikage, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure have all sent their most talented ninjas, and other smaller villages also have some exceptional young talents."

"Naturally, as the hosts, we can't be lacking either. Therefore, Lord Hokage, I've grouped the three of you into a team with the goal of helping you win the Chunin Ninja Exams in six days."

After hearing Minato's explanation, Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga were stunned; they hadn't expected there to be so many layers of complexity involved.

After realizing what was happening, they were both very excited. Even Hyuga Hiashi, who had a serious expression, revealed a hint of excitement. After all, what young person doesn't want to be famous throughout the Shinobi World, surpass the geniuses of other villages, and become the center of attention?

Only Yemo seemed indifferent. His only goal was to become Chunin through the Chunin Ninja Exams; winning the championship was secondary. If it weren't for the rule requiring a three-person team, he would have participated alone without any problem.

Yemo is a very practical person. He doesn't care about empty titles and honors. He values what he actually gets more. Winning the championship only gives him the empty title of a genius. Besides, he already has the title of genius. The only difference is that more people know about him.

If there were any reward for winning the championship, Yemo would be extremely excited and would give it his all.

"Alright, time is of the essence, let's begin today's training!" Minato said, slowly standing up.

Yemo and the other two immediately stood up. Yemo asked, "Minato, are we training here?"

As they spoke, they glanced around. They were on a small hill. To their left was a cherry blossom grove, but it wasn't early spring yet, so they couldn't see clusters of pink cherry blossoms in bloom. To their right was a training ground, and in front of them was a stream, its water flowing and making a gurgling sound.

No matter how you look at it, this doesn't seem like a suitable place for training. It's more like a place to lie on the lush grass when you're bored, smelling the fragrance of soil and grass, and feeling the gentle breeze.

"Of course not, our training location this time is outside the village!"

After saying that, Minato left the village with Yemo and the two Hyuga brothers, who were full of questions.

Within the dense jungle, towering trees, whose age is unknown, stand tall, their vines hanging down like long, green sticks. Yemo and his companions leap nimbly through the forest.

Even without Flying Thunder God, Minato's speed was unparalleled. The three of them, including Yemo, couldn't keep up with Minato. Yemo, who was following behind, was very relaxed, and this speed wasn't even his fastest.

However, Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga couldn't keep up; the speed was too fast for them, so they lagged behind, barely managing to keep up.

The Hizashi, who was lagging behind, looked at Yemo, who was moving so easily ahead of them, and his eyes showed a hint of admiration. Just this slight difference was enough to show that Yemo's strength was superior to theirs.

At the pace of the four, they had already run more than ten kilometers in a short time. Sensing that Hizashi Hyuga and Hyuga Hiashi were panting and struggling to keep up, Minato slowed down again, which allowed Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga to catch up.

They continued running for about ten kilometers, roughly an hour since they left. Hyuga Hizashi Hyuga, unable to contain his doubts, asked, "Minato-sensei, we've been traveling ever since we left the village. What kind of training have you prepared for us?"

Minato turned his head and smiled slightly, "Actually, it's not some special training. I just helped you get a B-Rank Mission."

"B-Rank Mission?"

Yemo and the other two were surprised. This was completely unexpected. They all thought that Minato had prepared a special training plan for them, but it turned out that he had just given them a mission.

Minato nodded to confirm again, paused, and said, "Six days isn't enough time for me to teach you anything. Besides, Hiashi and Hizashi are learning Gentle Fist, and Yemo is learning from Lord Orochimaru, so there's no need for me to teach him."

"Speaking of which, I'm your teacher for six days, but actually, I'm more of a companion. With only six days, even if you wanted to learn, you wouldn't learn much. Actually, this isn't my idea; it's what the Lord Hokage said. What you need to do during these six days isn't to study, but to cultivate mutual understanding and synergy."

"You all have the strength, but this Chunin Ninja Exams isn't an individual performance; it tests the entire team, and teamwork is equally crucial."

"But teamwork takes a long time to develop, and we only have six days," Hiashi said, looking at Minato.

Mutual understanding takes time to develop, it's not something that can be achieved overnight. It also requires a thorough understanding of each other, so that a single glance is enough to understand a teammate's meaning.

For example, the Ino-Shika-Cho Konoha, it would be difficult to find a formation with such perfect coordination in the Shinobi World.

However, such teamwork also requires hard work. For example, Shikaku have been playing together since they were young and are inseparable. It took them ten years or even longer to become the famous Ino -Shinobi World Ino-Shika-Cho.

There is definitely a tacit understanding between Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga; they are twin brothers who have lived together inseparable since childhood.

However, if Yemo were added, it would be absolutely impossible for the three of them to develop a tacit understanding.

Minato was aware of this, but his goal wasn't that high. "Six days is hardly enough time for you all to develop perfect teamwork, but in a battle, some basic coordination is still possible."