Over the following period, Uchiha Ying Yue led Sarutobi Asuma, Yuhi Kurenai, and Shizune on several simple missions.
Ying Yue did not rush to expose them to difficult missions, instead focusing on strengthening their foundational abilities.
Ying Yue placed particular emphasis on their chakra control, arranging extensive training such as tree climbing and water walking.
Though these basic exercises appeared simple, they were crucial to improving the three students' chakra control.
One day, Ying Yue led the team to the Hokage Building to receive a new mission.
In the mission reception hall, he spotted a familiar figure—Namikaze Minato.
Three young ninja followed behind Namikaze Minato: Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and Nohara Rin. They were Minato's Team Seven.
The moment Namikaze Minato saw Ying Yue, he immediately smiled and hurried over. "Brother Ying Yue! It's been a long time!" He took the initiative to greet Ying Yue, his manner filled with respect and warmth.
Uchiha Ying Yue smiled faintly and nodded. "Minato, how has your training been lately?"
Namikaze Minato had always shared a close relationship with Uchiha Ying Yue.
Back when they were at the Ninja Academy, Ying Yue had taken great care of Minato, treating him like a younger brother.
Namikaze Minato possessed extraordinary talent, yet he was humble and courteous. He had always regarded Ying Yue as an elder brother and held him in great respect.
"Since I began training under Master Jiraiya, I've learned a great deal," Minato answered modestly. However, Ying Yue could tell that Minato's strength had improved astonishingly in a short time.
Ying Yue smiled and patted Minato on the shoulder. "You've progressed very quickly, especially with the Flying Thunder God Technique. You've already exceeded my expectations. When Jiraiya and I guided you back then, we never expected you to master it so quickly."