On the border, the fighting has been going on for two days.
There was no large-scale confrontation, just testing by small groups of troops.
Kumogakure and Iwagakure's scout teams penetrated like mercury, while Konoha's ninjas tried their best to keep them back.
In the forest, on the hillside, and by the river, there were fights everywhere, and people fell everywhere.
This is the prelude to the war.
The real decisive battle is yet to come.
Konoha Here, a team of four is walking through the forest.
Minato Namikaze walked in the front, his golden hair looming in the shadow of the trees. He was wearing a jounin vest, carrying the special Kunai on his back, and his steps were as brisk as walking.
The three people following him were not as relaxed as he was.
Kakashi Hatake was walking in second place, with white hair, a black mask, and the exposed eye staring straight ahead. He had already been promoted to Chunin, and was already a well-known genius in Konoha.
At this moment, he was holding Kunai, and his palms were a little wet.
Nervous?
A little bit.
But more importantly, he is calm. After his father died, he learned to keep all his emotions in his heart.
Following Kakashi Hatake is Rin Nohara. He has short brown hair, a round face, and looks very gentle.
She was wearing a medical ninja uniform and carrying a medical bag, paying attention to her surroundings as she walked.
She is the only one among the three who is not responsible for fighting. But her task is not easy. Saving people on the battlefield is sometimes more difficult than killing people.
The last one is Obito Uchiha.
He was wearing Uchiha Clan dark blue high-collared clothes, with the family crest of Uchiha on his back. He would look around after taking a few steps.
There was a deliberately pretended relief on his face, but the sweat on his forehead betrayed him.
Nervous?
Nonsense.
Who is not nervous when going to the battlefield for the first time?
But he must not let anyone see it.
He is Uchiha Clan's genius Obito Uchiha mouth!
"Minato-sensei," Obito Uchiha lowered his voice and said, "Where are we going?"
Minato looked back at him and smiled.
"Get familiar with the battlefield."
Obito Uchiha was stunned for a moment.
Minato slowed down and waited for the three of them to catch up.
"The tasks in the next period of time will be very heavy," he said.
"Anbu's side is short of manpower, so the Jonin has to lead the team alone. I will be going on other missions soon, and then the three of you will have to act on your own."
Kakashi Hatake raised his head and looked at him.
Lin was also a little nervous.
Obito Uchiha called out directly, "What? We act on our own?"
Minato nodded.
"So I'll take you out now to familiarize yourself with this area. Where you can walk, where you can't walk, where it's suitable for an ambush, and where you're easy to be ambushed - you have to be aware of it."
He pointed to the woods ahead.
"From now on, you decide your own route. I will be watching from behind. Unless there is a big problem, I will not intervene."
Obito Uchiha opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.
Kakashi Hatake has already moved forward.
"Let's go." he said.
Lin quickly followed.
Obito Uchiha was stunned for a second, and then chased after him.
The three people walked in front, and Minato followed behind, keeping a distance.
Kakashi Hatake walked at the front, his eyes scanning everywhere. His steps were very light, almost silent, and each step was in a place where it was not easy to leave traces.
Lin followed him, observing the surrounding environment as she walked.
She is not a fighting ninja, but she remembers every hiding place in case she needs to escape.
Obito Uchiha...
Obito Uchiha walks very seriously.
Really serious.
He followed Kakashi's example, walking softly, looking around, trying not to make a sound.
But he still broke several branches under his feet, making a crisp clicking sound every time.
Kakashi Hatake looked back at him.
Obito Uchiha blushed. "I didn't mean it!"
Kakashi Hatake didn't speak, just turned his head back.
But Obito Uchiha saw that look.
"How can it be repaired?"
He gritted his teeth and continued walking forward.
After walking for a while, Lin suddenly spoke.
"There seems to be someone in front."
Kakashi Hatake Stop immediately, prick up your ears and listen.
Obito Uchiha also stopped and listened hard.
Nothing was heard.
But he didn't dare to say it.
Kakashi Hatake listened for a while, lowered his voice and said, "There are three. Behind the bush on the left."
Lin nodded, took a few steps back, and hid behind a big tree.
Obito Uchiha stood there, not knowing what to do.
Kakashi Hatake looked at him.
"You outflank from the right."
Obito Uchiha was stunned for a moment.
"Me?"
"You."
Kakashi Hatake has pulled out Kunai and is preparing to approach from the front.
Obito Uchiha held Kunai, and his palms were all sweaty.
He took a deep breath and began to move to the right.
One step, two steps, three steps...
The steps are very light.
It's really light this time.
He walked around to the side of the bush and peeked out.
Three Iwagakure ninjas were squatting there, eating. They looked like they were also scouts and were resting.
Obito Uchiha's heart beats very fast.
Fight? Or wait?
He saw that Kakashi Hatake had touched it from the front.
Then fight.
He held Kunai tightly, took a deep breath, and then--
Rush out.
"Drink--!"
His shouts frightened the three Iwagakure Ninjas so much that they almost jumped up. But when he rushed forward, the other party had already reacted. One person raised his hand to block his Kunais, and the other kicked him directly.
Obito Uchiha was kicked back several steps and sat down on the ground.
Kakashi Hatake had arrived at this time. He flashed like a white light. Before the three Iwagakure Ninja could react, two had been knocked down. The last one wanted to run, but Kakashi Hatake chased him and knocked him unconscious with the back of his knife.
The battle is over.
Less than five seconds before and after.
Obito Uchiha sat on the ground, looked at the three subdued ninjas, then looked at Kakashi Hatake, and opened his mouth.
"I..."
Kakashi Hatake looked down at him.
"What did you shout?"
Obito Uchiha's face turned red.
"I-I was... that was a shock!"
"Shock whom? Shock yourself?"
Obito Uchiha is speechless.
Lin ran out from behind the tree and helped Obito Uchiha up.
"Okay, okay, it's okay." She took out the handkerchief and helped him pat the dirt off his body.
Obito Uchiha lowered his head and said nothing, but his face was red.
Minato came over from behind, looked at the three Kumogakure ninjas, and then looked at Obito Uchiha.
"Do you know what the problem was just now?"
Obito Uchiha lowered his head. "... I shouted."
"What else?"
Obito Uchiha thought for a while and shook his head.
Minato said, "You rushed too fast and didn't wait for Kakashi Hatake to arrive. If you waited for him to arrive before moving, the two of them would attack at the same time, and the other party would not have time to react."
Obito Uchiha was stunned for a moment.
Minato continued.
"Three people. Kakashi Hatake One person can deal with two, and you deal with the remaining one. But you have to wait until he takes action before you move, and let his movements attract your attention."
He paused.
"Remember, the battlefield is not about one person. You are a team and you must learn to cooperate."