Minato was standing beneath a large tree, talking with Jiraiya, one of the Sannin.
Jiraiya still looked as carefree and boisterous as ever. He held a notebook in his hand and seemed to be writing something down.
Minato, meanwhile, looked focused, occasionally gesturing as he spoke. They were clearly discussing ninjutsu.
When Amada approached, Minato noticed him and said to Jiraiya:
"Teacher Jiraiya, I'll go take care of the mission."
Jiraiya waved a hand and laughed.
"Go on, go on. Young people are always busy."
Minato smiled faintly, then turned and walked over to Amada.
"Senior Minato, Lord Hokage sent me to find you. He said you'd tell me the details of the mission,"
Amada said directly.
Minato led Amada through the streets of Konoha, and soon they found Kakashi at a training ground.
"Kakashi will be joining us on this mission too," Minato told Amada. "I'll explain the details on the way."
Kakashi didn't ask any questions. He just nodded, then followed Minato and Amada,
and the three of them set out for the Land of Wind.
As they traveled, Minato explained the background and details of the mission to the other two.
"Our destination is a small country on the edge of the Land of Wind, called Rōran. A few years ago, a man named Anrokuzan came to Rōran. With his influence and cunning, he quickly became the country's regent. After the former queen died, the young new queen took the throne, and Anrokuzan gained control of the entire country by controlling her."
Amada and Kakashi listened quietly.
Minato continued:
"However, not long ago, several people claiming to be residents of Rōran came to Konoha. They said Anrokuzan was exploiting and oppressing the people, and had even confined the young queen. They asked Konoha to send shinobi to