On the battlefield of the Land of Earth, 5,000 elite ninja had been added to Konoha. Although Namikaze Minato had quietly departed due to the Minato incident, no one among the high-end combat forces could restrain Onoki.
However, relying on Nara Shikaku's exceptional ingenuity was still enough to fend off the enemy's powerful assault.
There was no need to worry about the Minato incident on the battlefield. Konoha could not retreat from Stone Village, nor did Stone Village wish to cross the borders of the Land of Fire. The war had already been going on for some time.
Namikaze Minato's team was resting in a secluded swampy area within a lush green land.
"We're about to enter the Land of Earth. Rest here for a while; I'll go check the information." Namikaze Minato pointed toward the green expanse ahead.
They could already see yellow earth, sandstone, and dried-up rivers stretching across the land.
"Minato-sensei, don't worry. Leave everything to me!" Obito patted his chest and promised confidently.
A black line appeared across Namikaze Minato's face. The one I'm least reassured about is you!
However, he did not rebuke Obito. Instead, he smiled, leaving behind a golden afterimage as he vanished.
"Hmph, Minato-sensei has left, so I'll arrange the security now." Obito stood before Dong Song and Kakashi, speaking through his nostrils.
Mirai rolled his eyes at him, then looked at Kakashi. His gaze seemed to say, It must be hard having to bring along such a pig-headed teammate.
Kakashi's expression looked rather unpleasant, as though he had been smeared with mud.
"Minato-sensei said that while he's away, I'm the team leader!" Kakashi said coldly, rolling his dead-fish eyes at Obito.
"When did he say that? Why didn't I know?" Obito raised both hands before him with an expression that