Minato Namikaze had accepted the mission and was about to set off immediately. He packed his things and then went to find Kakashi's group of three and Kamishiro to give them some instructions.
Kakashi and Rin Nohara had already gotten up, and Minato Namikaze happened to meet them. Then he woke up Obito Uchiha, who was still sleeping, and took the sleepy Obito to wake up Kamishiro in the middle tent.
Kamishiro rubbed his sleepy eyes and asked, "What's up? Is it time to eat?"
Kakashi sighed with a bit of helplessness and quipped, "Is eating the only reason you can think of for us to come to you?"
Kamishiro scratched his cheek and said, "Actually, I can think of other reasons, but I don't want to say."
Since everyone had gathered around him, apart from going to eat, the only other thing they could be here for was work.
Kamishiro was really not up for working!
Kakashi was rendered speechless by Kamishiro's words.
Kamishiro was so upfront. Is he just honest or is he being sneaky?
Minato Namikaze clapped his hands and said, "Alright, everyone, quiet down. I'm going to carry out the mission with Teacher Jiraiya. It's very likely that we won't see each other for a long time. So, I have some things to tell you.
From now on, you four will be a team. I've already talked to Shikaku. You four won't be separated and will be incorporated into a ninja forces to follow orders.
Kakashi, you're always calm and can rationally analyze the best course of action in any situation. So, when I'm gone, you'll lead the team."
Kakashi nodded and replied, "I understand, Teacher Minato."
This wasn't the first time Kakashi had done this, so he wasn't surprised.
Minato Namikaze looked at Rin Nohara and said, "Rin, remember, you're a medical ninja, and you're very important. The presence of medical ninjas gives combat ninjas more confidence because they know they'll be treated no matter how badly they're injured. This sense of security makes combat ninjas fight more wholeheartedly. You need to be able to rescue your teammates in time when they're injured.
Sometimes you act on impulse, but you're their last line of defense. So, your first priority is to protect yourself. Do you understand?"
Rin Nohara replied, "I understand, Teacher Minato."
Then Minato Namikaze looked at Obito Uchiha and said, "Next is Obito. Your strength has improved a lot compared to before. I've seen all your progress. Your efforts haven't been in vain."
Hearing Minato Namikaze's praise, Obito puffed out his chest proudly.
Kamishiro didn't even want to comment on Obito. It was obvious that Minato Namikaze was about to say 'but'. What was he so proud of!
"But!"
As expected by Kamishiro, Minato Namikaze immediately added a "but": "Obito Uchiha, you tend to act on impulse. When you're impulsive, you won't listen to commands. I know sometimes you want to prove yourself, and sometimes it's for your comrades. However, your impulsiveness might make an already unfavorable situation even worse.
Now comes the real war, Obito Uchiha. You have to control your impulsiveness. Think more when you encounter problems. If you don't know what to do, ask Kakashi. You're a team, so trust your comrades."
Obito Uchiha pouted and replied in a low voice, "I got it. I'll control it, Teacher Minato."
"Lastly, Kamishiro..." Minato Namikaze shifted his gaze to Kamishiro.
Before Minato Namikaze could continue speaking, Kamishiro immediately said, "Don't worry, Lord Minato. You know, I'm the calmest. I definitely won't hold Kakashi and the others back. You don't need to worry about me at all!"
Minato Namikaze pursed his lips and directly exposed Kamishiro, "Stop pretending, Kamishiro. I already know everything."
Kamishiro stared blankly at Minato Namikaze as if struck by lightning.
Coming back to his senses, Kamishiro forced a laugh and said, "What are you talking about? I'm not pretending~"
Minato Namikaze sighed, "No need to pretend anymore, Kamishiro. Your Magnet Ninja Art and Puppet Technique are not the best, but they're at an advanced level. You have the strength of an elite ninja. I already know all this."
Kamishiro instantly glared angrily at Kakashi, Rin Nohara, and Obito Uchiha.
It must be these three guys who exposed him. He had pretended so well, so seamlessly. If it weren't for these three, how could Minato Namikaze have known!
Kakashi, Rin Nohara, and Obito Uchiha rolled their eyes in unison.
It's none of their business! Kamishiro's disguise was so bad that only a blind man couldn't tell it.
Minato Namikaze seriously said to Kamishiro, "Kamishiro, you can't go back to Sunagakure now. Obviously, you've been completely abandoned by Sunagakure. I, along with Obito Uchiha and the others, Teacher Jiraiya, and the Third Hokage, all hope that you'll join Konoha. Really join us in Konoha.
We really regard you as our comrade. Think about it carefully during the time I'm away on a mission. I hope to get an answer from you when I come back.
Before that, I also hope you can fight side by side with Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara, and advance and retreat together with them. Can you do it, Kamishiro?"
Minato Namikaze stared intently at Kamishiro.
Kamishiro couldn't stand Minato Namikaze's look.
Now that his strength had been known by Minato Namikaze because of Kakashi and the others, it was really unnecessary to pretend anymore.
Although his strength was exposed, his undercover agent identity hadn't been exposed.
Even though this undercover agent identity was useless now, it meant that he had won in at least one aspect!
He had been a flawless undercover agent!
Kamishiro nodded and replied, "Alright, I got it. Lord Minato, I promise you."
Minato Namikaze showed a very sunny smile and reached out to ruffle Kamishiro's hair.
Minato Namikaze finally admonished, "Be extremely careful when carrying out the mission. Don't underestimate the enemy, and don't be careless. Always maintain a high level of alertness and concentration. Make full estimates and preparations for possible challenges and difficulties."
At the same time, carefully observe and analyze the mission environment to ensure that every detail is properly handled, so as to avoid injury, mission failure, or unnecessary losses due to carelessness.
In addition, stay calm and rational. Even when facing unexpected situations or pressure, be able to quickly make correct judgments and decisions to ensure your own safety and the successful completion of the mission."
Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, and Kamishiro replied in unison, "Yes!"
Minato Namikaze let out a long sigh and said with a smile, "I believe you can definitely do it. Well, it's time for me to go. See you next time."
Minato Namikaze left the tent and joined Jiraiya at the entrance of the camp.
"All instructions given?"
"Yeah, all good."
Jiraiya stretched as he looked into the distance and said, "Then let's go!"
Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze left the camp to carry out the mission.