The Opening of the Battle of Kannabi Bridge

My name is Uchiha Obito, and I'm a Chunin Konoha. Makoto said I'm a future hero of Konoha, and if I weren't going to be late, I almost would have believed him!

"Oh no! Oh no! If this continues, we'll be killed!"

Looking somewhat disheveled, Uchiha Obito panted heavily as he leaped rapidly across tree trunks to make his way.

Since he was promoted Chunin two months ago, Team Minato has been transferred to the border of the Land of Fire to carry out missions and gain experience.

He is now heading towards the agreed location, where his teacher Minato Namikaze, will assign them tasks.

Is it too late?

As Obito raced through the dense forest, a flicker of joy flashed in his eyes as he gazed upon the grassland that had come into view.

It's not too late!

Unfortunately, in his joy, he overlooked the unusual sight beneath his feet.

A sickening screech of rope being pulled tight followed, Uchiha Obito's eyes widened instantly.

Bang!

Obito was tripped by a rope that had been set up, fell to the ground and rolled several times before finally lying face down.

Snap!

Footsteps approached, and a person with bandaged legs stood in front of Obito.

Obito, wearing goggles, looked up warily.

"Just in time!"

Standing in front of him was Kakashi, Minato Namikaze sat on a large Taiseki directly in front of him, Rin Nohara was carrying a backpack beside him.

The one who pulled the rope to ambush him was Kakashi.

Before Obito could even catch his breath, Kakashi, arms crossed and a short sword slung across his back, spoke up in dissatisfaction.

"No, you're late, Obito!"

"What time do you think we're supposed to meet? Since you're a capable ninja, you must follow the rules, that's only natural, isn't it?"

"No, I met an old lady on the way who asked me for directions!"

"Speaking of which, I got sand in my eye."

Obito explained, while casually lifting his goggles and rubbing his eyes.

"Okay, so this is a lie, isn't it?"

Kakashi curled his lip and questioned.

Upon hearing this, Minato, who was sitting on the Taiseki, turned around and smiled.

"Don't say that, Kakashi."

"Obito led the old lady there, right?"

Obito nodded repeatedly, then added, "I even helped the old lady with her luggage!"

"The teacher is too naive!"

Kakashi had his hands in his pockets, clearly disbelieving Obito's explanation and unhappy with Obito.

"Besides, can't there always be someone in need of help in front of Obito?"

"Those who break the rules will be called scum among ninjas!"

"Right?"

Minato Namikaze was somewhat at a loss for words in response and could only manage a laugh.

"Hahaha!"

Instead, Obito, still sitting on the ground, put eye drops in his eyes and said with dissatisfaction, "Don't you have any feelings of gentleness in your heart?"

"They always talk about rules and regulations, it's so annoying!"

"Isn't self-control the most important thing?"

Uchiha Obito had a lot of opinions about what Kakashi always said, and even looked down on it.

Violation of rules? Violation of regulations?

It's not that serious!

Seeing the two of them exchanging words, Rin Nohara stepped forward.

"Alright, alright, you two stop arguing, we're all teammates!"

Kakashi gave Rin a cold, sidelong glance.

"Rin spoils Obito too much!"

"Today is also very important for me!"

Yes, yes!

Lin smiled awkwardly, after all, Obito's lateness wasted everyone's time, and today was indeed a memorable day for Kakashi.

Obito to the side, turned his head, looking somewhat bewildered.

"What was it again?"

Minato smiled helplessly and explained.

"Today, Kakashi, just like me, became Jonin!"

"So, for the sake of mission efficiency, I separated from Team Kakashi!"

As the group walked across the grassland, Minato Namikaze explained.

"In short, Konoha is facing an unprecedented manpower shortage!"

Minato Namikaze was also somewhat helpless. Konoha was now going all out, and even the Uchiha, whom the higher-ups had been avoiding like the plague, had been secretly released!

And he, who has mastered the Flying Thunder God, hasn't had a break for two months!

The three boys are also dressed rather haphazardly now.

Obito, who was following behind Minato, spoke up.

"If we separate them, it means..."

"Yes, that's right! Kakashi will be your captain, Obito, you and Rin will be teammates, three to a team."

"Then, I was alone."

Minato nodded and said to Obito with certainty.

Rin, who was walking in front of Minato, turned around and said, "Didn't we talk about this before, Obito?"

"And there's also a gift for Kakashi's promotion to Jonin."

Hearing Rin's words, Obito turned his head to the side, "Sorry, I didn't hear you."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi, who was walking at the front, turned his head and glanced at Obito at the back of the group.

"I'll give you this!"

"It's a custom-made Kunai!"

"Although it's a bit heavy and takes some getting used to, it's very easy to use once you get used to it."

Minato Namikaze took out a Flying Thunder God Kunai and spoke.

On the battlefield, this is a lifesaver!

Even if other people in Konoha wanted it, they couldn't get it!

Thanks.

Kakashi took the Kunai and said softly.

At this moment, Lin also rummaged through her backpack and took out a box.

"This is it! A single-person medical kit!"

"All of them have been improved, and they work very well!"

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Kakashi accepted the medical kit from Rin, expressed his gratitude, and extended a hand to Obito.

Obito aback.

"What do you mean by that? I have nothing to give you!"

Kakashi stared with dead fish eyes and withdrew his hand.

"Never mind, it doesn't matter."

"Anyway, it's probably nothing good. Useless things are just a burden."

"Ha?"

Obito a strange cry and put his hands on his hips.

What do you mean by "useless things are all burdens"?

"Seriously, how did you become Jonin?! That's unbelievable!"

Obito mimicked Kakashi's tone and then questioned him.

I don't want to talk to you.

Kakashi remained unchanged, still sporting a deadpan expression, and said calmly.

Obito gritted his teeth, and the next second he stretched out a hand, pointing it straight at Kakashi.

"I am Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Obito!"

"One day I will surpass you!"

As he spoke, Obito stepped forward and held the goggles up to Kakashi's eyes.

"Just wait until my Sharingan awakens!"

Kakashi raised his hand and pushed Obito away, his tone indifferent.

"The Uchiha Clan is full of elites; half of Konoha's top fighters are from the Uchiha Clan!"

"And even without the Sharingan, they are still very powerful!"

As Kakashi spoke, his gaze swept over Obito from head to toe, the meaning of which was self-evident.

What do you mean?!

Obito clenched his fists as he listened to Kakashi's words, about to argue, but was stopped.

"Seriously... you two, stop messing around!"

Lin stood between the two, separating the two who were at odds.

"It's about time we talked about the mission!"

"We're almost at the border."

Minato Namikaze gazed into the distance, and his words instantly drew everyone's attention.