Konoha.
In an open clearing somewhere.
"Obito, you're late again."
Kakashi stood atop a stone post with his arms folded in front of him, expressionlessly watching the goggle-wearing Obito Uchiha rush over.
Obito Uchiha ran all the way over. As a mature ninja, he was not out of breath. Looking at Kakashi, he said, "I ran into an old lady on the way..."
"You use that excuse every time."
Kakashi looked at Obito Uchiha with an expression that said, Are you kidding me? He sighed. "Could you at least come up with a slightly more believable excuse next time?"
"What do you mean, a believable excuse?!"
Obito Uchiha glared at Kakashi indignantly. "I really did run into—"
Seeing Obito Uchiha and Kakashi about to start arguing, Rin, who stood nearby, helplessly tried to smooth things over. "All right, all right, stop fighting. I believe Obito. Besides, isn't Minato-sensei late too?"
"Maybe something came up."
Hearing Rin's words, Kakashi spoke with some confusion as he scanned the surroundings. He had never seen Minato Namikaze arrive late before.
Almost the moment Kakashi finished speaking, a figure silently appeared behind him. Wearing a Konoha forehead protector and sporting golden blond hair, it was Minato Namikaze.
"Sorry I'm late. Something came up."
"It's fine, I only just got here myself..."
Obito scratched the back of his head and laughed awkwardly. Beside him, Kakashi shot Obito a glare that said, You've got some nerve talking.
Rin looked at Minato Namikaze. "So what's today's mission?"
"There won't be a mission today."
Minato Namikaze looked at Kakashi and Obito Uchiha, speaking in a low voice. "Sunagakure has officially declared war on us, so the planned missions have been canceled. Tomorrow, you'll be going with me to the border to deal with Sunagakure's ninja."
Hearing Minato Namikaze's words,