"Huh? Kakashi-sensei gets to leave, but I still have to stay here?"
Naruto Uzumaki's dissatisfaction was practically spilling out of his throat as he protested indignantly.
"Naruto!" Kakashi's expression turned stern. Naruto could only click his tongue and turn his head away, looking unconvinced.
Kakashi looked at Yamato and explained, "I've been appointed commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces Combat Division, so I have to return as soon as possible to take command of the troops. I'm leaving things here to you, Yamato."
"All right, understood." Yamato nodded. When it came to serious matters, he was still very reliable.
"Naruto..."
Kakashi turned to Naruto. Although he was still sulking a little, he had quietly pricked up his ears to listen carefully. Kakashi said, "If you want to leave Turtle Island and return to join the Allied Shinobi Forces, then complete the objectives Lord Hokage set for you."
"Once you finish your training, no one can stop you from leaving Turtle Island."
"I... I know."
After giving a few more instructions, Kakashi finally looked at Motoi, who nodded to him.
Before Kakashi could say anything else, some commotion came from the outskirts of Turtle Island. Motoi raised a finger to sense it, then informed him, "Mr. Kakashi, the barrier around Turtle Island has opened. The supply ship and the ship here to pick you up must have arrived."
"All right, I'll be leaving, then."
"Kakashi, let us see you off."
"No need." Kakashi raised a hand to stop the three of them from seeing him off. "I can leave on my own."
Giving Naruto one last look, Kakashi reminded him, "I'll be waiting for you to finish your training, Naruto."
Before his words had even faded, Kakashi turned and swiftly disappeared from the three men's sight.
"Seriously, Kakashi-sensei just left us