Team Minato moves out

Minato tucked the map into his Ninja Tool Pouch and clapped his hands.

"Everyone's here."

"Before we leave, let me explain the command structure for this mission."

Minato glanced at his three students.

"This mission to Kannabi Bridge is an S-rank secret."

"Over ten thousand Iwagakure ninja are massing at the border, putting enormous pressure on the front lines."

"We need to infiltrate enemy territory and cut off their supply lines."

Minato paused, then pointed to Qian Ye beside him.

"To improve our chances of success, Lord Hokage has specially authorized Qian Ye to join us."

"He'll serve as captain of a special mobile squad, working alongside Team Minato."

The moment he finished speaking, Obito jumped up.

He pointed straight at Qian Ye's nose, his voice rising sharply.

"Minato-sensei, you're joking, right?"

"You're making him captain?"

"He's only twelve, just like us!"

"And he only became a Chunin a few days ago! What gives him the right to command us?"

Obito grew more agitated as he spoke, then turned to Nohara Rin, seeking her support.

"Rin, you think this is unreasonable too, right?"

"We're Team Minato's elite! How can we take orders from some civilian Chunin?"

Nohara Rin tugged at Obito's sleeve, quietly trying to stop him.

"Obito, don't be like that."

"Qian Ye did a lot in the Battle of Kikyo Pass. He's really strong."

Hearing Rin praise Qian Ye only made Obito more resentful.

He stiffened his neck and glared at Qian Ye.

"So what if he has military merits?"

"Who knows if Lord Orochimaru helped pad his record behind the scenes!"

"I'm not accepting this!"

"There's no way I'm taking orders from him!"

Qian Ye ignored Obito's shouting.

He did not even spare Obito a glance.

Being ignored left Obito feeling as frustrated as if he had