I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 152 Today's Kannabi Bridge is also very peaceful!

"The legendary Minato Team..."

Nara Rinka manipulated the [Shadow Creature] and flew towards the direction of the Flying Thunder God Mark that he sensed.

"If everyone is at their theoretical peak, then this should be a super team with an S-level minimum."

"Minato the Nine-Tailed Fox, Kakashi the Six Paths with Double Divine Might, Obito the Ten-Tailed Fox, and Rin the Perfect Jinchuriki."

"This is practically on par with the future Class 7—no, it could even surpass the future Class 7!"

Nara Rinka suppressed his feelings about meeting the Minato team and began to consider his next action plan.

He was very clear about the specific tasks of the water gate team this time.

Even though Minato Namikaze hadn't told him, he knew that the other team was heading to Kannabi Bridge to carry out a sabotage mission.

The legendary "world line shift node" - the Battle of Kannabi Bridge!

"With my involvement, the Battle of Kannabi Bridge might undergo some unforeseen changes, but it's unclear whether these changes will be for better or worse..."

A shadow creature flew across a river in the Land of Grass, and Nara Rinka fell into deep thought.

"But no matter what, even if I slack off tactically, I will never run away from the battle!"

"Moreover, Madara Uchiha, the mastermind behind the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, possesses a very rich collection of ninjutsu!"

"Right now, I can't even go toe-to-toe with Madara Uchiha in his prime, but I can't be unable to even take on an old Madara whose life force is as weak as a candle in the wind, can I?"

"Of course, the most crucial point is the sealing technique called 'Tail Release Seal' in Madara Uchiha's collection of ninjutsu, which is related to whether King Koku can regain his freedom..."

While pondering, Nara Rinka piloted the [Shadow Creature] and landed above a hidden river in the Land of Grass.

In his perception, the Yin Release Mask that he had previously given to Hyuga Rei was located directly below!

Nara Rinka looked down and saw Uchiha Shisui in action.

"Phantom Body Flicker Technique!"

One by one, Uchiha Shisui appeared around the Iwagakure base, each wielding a small katana, slashing at the nearest Iwagakure ninja.

Most of the ninjas who stayed behind at the Iwagakure supply point were only at the level of Chunin or Genin.

With the powerful insight of the three-tomoe Sharingan, Uchiha Shisui could see every move these ninjas made.

The incredibly sharp katana sliced ​​through the necks of one enemy after another, with not a single ounce of power wasted in the killing motion.

The Instantaneous Stillness is mowing the lawn in a small area!

In no time at all.

The ninjas at the Iwagakure base there were all killed by Uchiha Shisui.

With his crimson Sharingan scanning the surroundings, Uchiha Shisui's "phantom clones" returned to his main body, collecting explosive tags and placing them in various corners of the Iwagakure base.

Boom!

With a deafening roar, a large number of explosive tags were detonated, and the powerful explosion completely destroyed the Rock Hidden stronghold.

Uchiha Shisui ended the "Phantom Body Flicker Technique" and quickly retreated to Hyuga Rei and Shizune's side.

"Hyuga, is there any sign of enemies around?"

"Not at the moment."

Hinata Rei, with his Byakugan activated, shook his head.

Just then, as if sensing something, she suddenly raised her head and looked up at the sky.

The shadow creature appeared within the White Eye's field of vision.

A sudden, intensely surprised smile appeared on Hinata Rei's usually cold and delicate face.

"Look up at the sky! The captain's here!"

Although Hinata Rei had previously acted separately from the captain for a period of time.

However, the experience of serving as a long-range scout on the front lines is completely different from infiltrating behind Iwagakure to carry out sabotage missions!

Carrying out classified sabotage missions behind enemy lines while constantly being on guard against enemy reinforcements creates unimaginable pressure and urgency.

Seeing Nara Rinka's appearance filled Hinata Rei with a sense of security.

With the captain here, everything is fine!

"You acted very efficiently, Shisui, Hyuga, and Shizune."

Nara Rinka urged the Shadow Creature to descend, while waving to the three team members.

"Come on up, our mission has changed a bit."

Uchiha Shisui closed his Sharingan, Hyuga Rei closed his Byakugan, and Shizune silently climbed onto the back of the [shadow creature].

"Captain, weren't you supposed to be going to the front lines to provide support?"

As soon as Uchiha Shisui climbed onto the back of the [Shadow Creature], he couldn't wait to ask a question.

"Could something have happened at the front?"

"A significant change has indeed occurred."

Nara Rinkazu sent the Shadow Creature to the forest where he had just separated from Minato Namikaze and gave a brief explanation.

"The entire Iwagakure army was wiped out, the Tsuchikage fled on the spot, and we captured the Five-Tails Jinchuriki alive."

"team leader."

Hinata Rei, no longer displaying the emotional outpouring he had just shown, spoke coldly.

Let's get down to business.

"That's the reality."

Nara Lan Gui shrugged.

"Otherwise, why do you think I would have come back so quickly?"

"It can't be because I'm lazy and don't want to fight, can it?"

Uchiha Shisui hesitated, then said, "It's not impossible..."

Hinata Rei nodded slightly. "Actually, I think it's very likely."

Silently echoed, "Captain, it's okay for us to carry out the mission ourselves."

"What kind of image do you all have of me?"

Nara Rinka turned around and looked at the three team members who were full of rebellious spirit.

"Aren't you guys asking for a beating? You actually dared to tease the captain!"

Amidst the playful noises, the [Shadow Creature] swiftly flew back to the forest.

The Nara Rinkazuki Squad and the Namikaze Minato Squad have officially joined forces.

The members of both sides met and exchanged brief greetings.

"Silence, go check on Kakashi."

Nara Rinkazu gave orders to his medics, then turned to Namikaze Minato.

"Brother Minato, your team should already know the location of Iwagakure's logistics supply center, right?"

"Yes, this is the urgent mission we received from the village."

Minato Namikaze, without reservation, told Nara Rinkazu about his team's mission.

"Go to Kannabi Bridge and destroy it, thereby disrupting Iwagakure's rear support capabilities."

Strictly speaking...

The "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" encompasses more than just the destruction of the Kannabi Bridge.

"Blowing up the bridge" was merely the task of the Water Gate Squad.

The real "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" involved first sending ninjas to the front lines to draw the attention of Iwagakure, then destroying Iwagakure's logistical support capabilities by "blowing up the bridge," and finally using the unique terrain of the Land of Grass to completely cut off the enemy's supply routes.

However, Minato Namikaze doesn't need to go into detail about these things right now.

"My squad's previous mission was to infiltrate behind the Iwagakure front lines, sabotage Iwagakure supply points, and await the arrival of reinforcements."

Nara Rinkei informed Namikaze Minato and the others about the details of their mission.

"Now that reinforcements have arrived, let's work together and destroy the Kannabi Bridge first!"

"Of course, we need to act together."

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly, but his gaze shifted to Kakashi Hatake.

"But Kakashi is seriously injured and can't join us on missions..."

With the help of medical ninjas Rin Nohara and Shizune, Kakashi Hatake's condition improved significantly.

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words, he replied curtly.

"I'm fine!"

"Nothing's wrong, my foot!"

Obito Uchiha, standing to the side, habitually grumbled.

"You should get some rest right now!"

"If you hadn't deliberately acted tough just now, things wouldn't have turned out like this."

"I don't think you have the right to say that about me."

Kakashi Hatake, his eyelids half-open, responded in a flat tone.

"At least I'm carrying out a mission, but someone just stands there, too scared to move because of the enemy."

Rin Nohara glanced at Kakashi, then at Obito, and whispered a word of dissuasion.

"Please stop arguing..."

"Quiet."

Minato Namikaze's voice was clearly more intimidating than Rin Nohara's.

At this moment, Nara Rinka intervened in the conversation.

"Brother Minato, if it's just about destroying the Kannabi Bridge, you could do it all by yourself."

Nara Rinka explained earnestly.

"However, the situation on the front lines has changed dramatically. Our task is not just to destroy the Kannabi Bridge. We must act quickly to destroy all the Iwagakure supply points we encounter in order to maximize our gains."

"Under these circumstances, we have no way to leave a player behind to recover from his injury alone."

Minato Namikaze frowned slightly.

His original mission included destroying the Kannabi Bridge, luring the enemy to the front lines, and even killing Iwagakure ninjas as much as possible.

Its main focus is putting out fires everywhere.

However, the frontline troops of Iwagakure Village have suffered a major defeat.

Minato Namikaze no longer needs to go to the front lines to support his teammates.

The current strategic objective has shifted from "defense and counterattack" to "encircling and annihilating the remnants of the enemy."

At this point, there simply wasn't enough time for Kakashi to rest...

"Brother Minato, you know my abilities. Kakashi Hatake is unable to fight, so he can stay in the sky with me."

Nara Rinka then added.

"After the previous battle, my chakra was quite depleted, and I need to rest for a while."

"It seems like this is the only option..."

Minato Namikaze nodded again without hesitation.

"Let's get moving! We can't delay any longer."

Nara Rinka created another [Shadow Creature], which carried two small teams to Kannabi Bridge.

Just as the [Shadow Creature] flew to the area near the Kannabi Bridge.

Kannabihashi, who served as the logistics hub of Iwagakure, also received intelligence orders from the rear—the front line had collapsed, and they were to evacuate immediately!

Below, the Shinnabi Bridge was crowded with people.

Nara Rinka lowered the flight altitude of the [Shadow Creatures].

"Minato-nii, Shisui, it's up to you two."

Sorry, I'll be an hour late...

(End of this chapter)