Whoosh, whoosh.
Just as she raised her eyes, she suddenly felt a ray of sunlight sweep across them, slightly dazzling.
This time, a smiling voice also rang out.
"You all came early."
Mirai suddenly appeared between the two of them. Kakashi, who had worn a cold expression moments ago, froze.
"Mirai... brother?"
Mirai turned to him with a faint smile. "From today onward, I'll be known as your teacher, Kakashi."
Kakashi's eyes widened slightly, while Rin's lips parted in surprise. She whispered, "Our instructor is... Elder Mirai."
After all, she was no longer the Ninja Academy student who knew nothing a few years ago. Over the past few years, Rin had heard plenty about Mirai.
He was not only a hero who had experienced the First Great War, but also Konoha's youngest hero today.
Kakashi even knew that several years ago, Mirai had once been able to fight his father.
He had heard his father say more than once... that he was probably no longer Mirai's match.
"Rin, please give me your guidance." Mirai walked up to Rin, a warm smile on his face.
"Teacher Mirai, please guide us!" Rin replied, her face flushed red and her voice somewhat shy.
Mirai looked around and said, "Obito hasn't arrived yet?"
"Teacher, Obito..." Rin thought Mirai was a little angry and wanted to defend Obito.
"I know. He must have his own reasons. Let's wait a little longer." Mirai smiled unconcernedly.
"Mm."
Rin nodded lightly. Mirai's gentleness was somewhat beyond her expectations.
Time passed... Until more than an hour later, a hurried figure finally appeared before the three of them.
"Obito, you finally made it."
As the hurried figure appeared before them, Rin, who stood beneath the shade of a tree, greeted him.
"Sorry." Obito braced his hands on his knees, panting