On a small boat out at sea.
"The core objective of this mission is to use Uchiha Special Explosive Tags to destroy Kirigakure's supply base at this location. According to our intelligence, that base holds a large stockpile of Kirigakure's supplies and medicinal preparations. It's a vital support point for Kirigakure's front lines. Destroying it will greatly ease the pressure on our forces."
"Our Uchiha Special Explosive Tags are extremely stable and far more powerful than ordinary Explosive Tags, but they still have to be placed at these specific points in the heart of the base to achieve their maximum effect. There can be no mistakes."
A simple map lay before Uchiha Ganghuo. Looking at the three people in front of him, he spoke calmly.
Kakashi tilted his head slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the sea ahead as the mist grew thicker, and spoke flatly.
"Understood. These locations... I've memorized them."
"Just leave it to me!"
Obito immediately cut in at that, thumping his chest with complete confidence.
"We just have to sneak in and plant Explosive Tags, right? With my Sharingan, no disguise or ambush can escape my eyes! Kakashi, just sit back and watch me earn the credit this time!"
Kakashi did not so much as glance aside, merely spitting out a cold reply.
"Shut up."
"Who are you telling to shut up?! You smug jerk, Kakashi!"
Obito's indignant shouting rang out over the sea again, seemingly forcing some of the tension out of the mission's atmosphere.
Uchiha Ganghuo and Rin Nohara merely exchanged helpless looks before he lightly tapped the edge of the boat to signal the two to quiet down.
"All right, you two. Behave yourselves during the mission. Once the boat reaches the target location, I'll leave first to meet up with several other