Arrival, Kannabi Bridge

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly and turned his head a little.

His gaze fell on the conspicuous red circle on the map.

"The other end of Kannabi Bridge is Iwagakure territory."

"This bridge is an important supply route for Iwagakure's attacks on Konoha."

Guy and the other two wore serious expressions.

Before coming here, they had already familiarized themselves with Kannabi Bridge's strategic importance.

Minato turned back to look at them again.

"After their previous conflict, Iwagakure and Kumogakure have recently shown signs of cooperating again."

"The pressure on the front lines is considerable. Someone needs to keep a close watch on Kannabi Bridge and monitor Iwagakure's every move."

"Your mission is both grueling and dangerous!"

The three immediately nodded, their expressions solemn.

They understood that as well.

After all, that area lay on the edge of Iwagakure's sphere of influence.

They would be conducting guerrilla reconnaissance.

Mobility and concealment were of vital importance.

Seeing this, Minato said no more and reached out to pat Guy on the shoulder.

"In that case, rest up at the base today."

"Set out early tomorrow morning and relieve the surveillance team currently stationed there."

"The three of you, along with Team 16, will form a new reconnaissance unit of six."

"Guy will be the captain."

"Team 16? Yamashiro Aoba and the others again?"

Ebisu's eyes lit up.

Minato smiled.

"Yes. You've worked together before, so you'll be able to coordinate more quickly as a team."

"I'll notify them shortly."

The three immediately nodded in agreement.

Teaming up with people they knew was indeed a good thing.

After exchanging a few more words with Minato, they left with their official deployment orders.

Once outside the tent, Guy reminded Ebisu and Genma, "From here on, we need to stay alert."

"This isn't the rear. We could