Konoha: Who's the good guy?

"Obito! Obito!"

Rin Nohara ran forward in a panic to rummage through the collapsed pile of debris.

Kakashi, who had been expressionless, was startled and quickly jumped off the roof.

"I'm fine, Xiaolin! Ouch! That hurts! Cough cough! I'm choking..."

Obito's voice came from under the pile of debris. Before he could finish his sentence, he gasped in pain several times.

"Get out of the way."

The voice of Yamanaka Kei came from behind Kakashi and Nohara Rin.

Upon hearing his voice, the two realized that their teacher's close friend had chosen to help, and quickly stepped aside.

Water Release: Water Prison Technique!

In the mountain scene, the right hand forms a mudra, and rainwater rapidly gathers on the pile of debris.

Almost instantly, all the debris was encased in a pale blue water prison formed by the enormous water sphere.

The handprint is raised and then flicked upwards.

The water prison, which was originally attached to the ground, lifted several meters off the ground along with the debris inside, and then moved to the corner of the wall on the other side.

Below, Obito Uchiha was seen cradling a calico kitten, arching his back and wincing in pain.

"Obito! How are you! Don't move! Let me check on you first..."

Rin Nohara rushed to Obito's side and took out a portable first aid kit from the ninja tool pouch on her lower back.

He quickly treated Obito's back injury.

Kakashi, who was standing nearby, took the mission target from Obito's hand: a calico kitten.

His gaze remained fixed on the spot where the water prison spell had finally landed.

The water prison spell, which originally enveloped the entire pile of debris, caused the water to surge and churn as it landed, quickly piling the debris neatly inside.

As it finally landed, it transformed into trickles of water, silently merging into the surrounding rain and disappearing.

This is an absurd level of control over ninjutsu.

Kakashi had never even heard of it, let alone seen it!

Water prison magic can be used like this?

After the water escape technique was used, the water flow didn't just disperse with a splash?

Is this really a ninja from the Yamanaka clan?

Shouldn't they be better at family secret techniques?

Is he an outcast?

Or is this guy's family secret technique even more powerful than Water Release?

Ok?

Did Matt Kay previously mention that his coach also have this name?

Despite maintaining his cold, deadpan expression, Kakashi harbored countless questions in his mind.

Looking at the mountain scenery that had turned and left without me noticing.

He tightened his grip on the calico kitten's arm slightly.

He had always thought that his strength was quite close to that of those veteran Jonin, and that all he lacked was combat experience.

Once he grows a bit more and his strength and speed improve, he could definitely become one of the best Jonin.

But now it seems that he was too arrogant.

Among the Jonin of Konoha, there may be many mediocre individuals, but there are also strong ones like his teacher Minato Namikaze and Kei Yamanaka.

"Hey! Kakashi, this time I got the intelligence first, and I even captured the mission target!"

As Obito Uchiha received Rin Nohara's meticulous treatment, his face still held a childlike sense of pride and smugness.

As for the injuries on his body, they were just some bruises and bruises from being hit by heavy objects.

After applying the medicine, it should be mostly better by tomorrow.

In comparison, these minor injuries are nothing compared to the fact that they could make Kakashi suffer a defeat.

"You almost killed the mission target."

Kakashi held the calico cat under his armpits with both hands, looking at Obito with a cold and slightly disdainful gaze.

It was just a D-level mission, and not only did he drag the team down and cause the first capture to fail, but he also injured himself and almost injured the mission target.

Impulsive and reckless, driven by emotions, acting without considering the consequences, lacking a sense of time, and always causing unexpected situations at crucial moments...

He never imagined that one day he would become teammates with someone like that.

"Relax, relax~ It's important to get along well with your companions... Huh? Senior Jing has already left? I haven't properly thanked him for his help yet."

Nohara Rin subtly shifted her position, blocking the eye contact between the two.

His gaze swept over the original location of the mountain scenery, and he tried to change the subject, acting as a link and lubricant for the team.

A street corner in the distance, hidden in the rain and mist.

Yamanaka Kei rolled his eyes speechlessly as he looked at the shadow clone of Minato Namikaze hiding behind the wall.

"If you're worried, wouldn't it be better to follow them openly?"

"Kakashi is already a Chunin, but the boy's personality and way of handling things are a bit extreme. I still hope that he can realize the importance of his comrades. If he knows that I am here, it will always affect his true thoughts and decisions."

Minato Namikaze chuckled and scratched his head, then subtly brought up Kakashi's problem.

He is talented, strong, and very self-disciplined, but his performance during missions has been a real headache due to the influence of the events involving Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo.

"Tsk~ His dad died for nothing."

Yamanaka Kei pursed his lips and made a sarcastic remark about Kakashi.

He'll understand someday.

Minato Namikaze sighed, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Back then, the renowned White Fang of Konoha was considered a strong contender for the Fourth Hokage.

Who would have thought that he would commit suicide amidst a storm of rumors?

At the time, he also couldn't understand why Sakumo Hatake would make such a choice.

But after being reminded by Yamanaka Kei and observing the changes in Konoha over the past few years, he truly felt the profound impact of this event.

In the six months following White Fang's suicide, the casualty rate on Konoha missions rose sharply.

Although some high-ranking officials were unwilling to admit their mistakes, the Hokage would always repeatedly remind the ninjas who accepted missions to cherish their own lives and the lives of their comrades.

Many challenging tasks are even highlighted when they are released, suggesting that you can choose to abandon them depending on the situation.

As long as there is a legitimate reason, they will not be held accountable.

The number of tasks that were strongly demanded to be completed at any cost has decreased significantly.

Many Konoha ninjas who were frequently dispatched on high-difficulty missions secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

With such a change, who can say that White Fang's death was meaningless?

"Where is your original body?"

Yamanaka Kei didn't want to continue the topic of Hatake Sakumo.

He had tried to change Sakumo Hatake's fate, but the Hatake family was a samurai family.

Sakumo Hatake had his own beliefs and convictions, and it was precisely because of these beliefs that he was able to become the renowned White Fang of Konoha!

So when beliefs collapse.

He couldn't persuade her, and no one could persuade her.

"Well... the researchers we sent back from the Island of Spirits have all been questioned by the Anbu through 'reverse hypnosis,' and the new research institute is also being built at Training Ground Zero. After Honoka found out, she volunteered to undergo reverse hypnosis questioning as well."

"Your main body is with your girlfriend, and your shadow clone is with your disciple. You must be exhausted."

"Haha~ It's alright!"

"I'm bringing Honoka to my house tomorrow at noon. Kushina, Shikaku, and Yoshino will all be there too. We'll try the new restaurant's dishes together."

"Honoka would be so happy to know."

Minato Namikaze smiled and nodded.

The reverse hypnosis in the Dark Side, while not as detailed as memory reading, was enough to ascertain Honoka's stance.

If you go to see Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, after asking her questions, even if the Hokage finds out, he won't say anything.

Then, Minato Namikaze recalled his embarrassing experience from the previous night.

He asked proactively.

"Jing, do you know how to handle the approval procedures for residential land use?"

"Building a love nest together? The Jonin Apartment isn't big enough for that?"

"Huh? No, well, I, I just feel..."

Minato Namikaze's thoughts were guessed, and he barely managed to maintain his shadow clone form, feeling incredibly embarrassed on the spot.

"Take your Jonin ID and go straight to Suzaku Nara. He knows the ropes. I'll give you my best wishes when you move to your new house."

Yamanaka Kei patted Minato on the shoulder, interrupting his attempt to explain.

"Um... what blessing?"

"Nine babies in one pregnancy".

"???"