The anticipation for the A-Class mission also diminished.
Reality taught him that the enemies faced in an A-Class mission could easily claim his life.
The battle lasted for three minutes and twenty-one seconds, ending with the elimination of seventeen enemies, including one Jonin and eleven Chunin.
This might also be because Minato wanted to train Kakashi and the other two, so he took a bit more time.
However, this was merely a solo performance by Kakashi, who single-handedly took care of all the enemy Genin and six Chunin. Even after the battle, he retained enough strength to deal with any unexpected fights.
His combat experience was rich, killing enemies with minimal effort, managing his stamina and Chakra. Even some Jonin might not do as well as he did.
This made Minato increasingly understand why the Third Hokage placed so much importance on Kakashi.
In terms of ninja talent, using the word "genius" seemed to undervalue his gifts.
Especially since Kakashi would use his free time to continuously train, enhancing his strength, without wasting a single moment.
Surpassing his father, the Konoha White Fang, was only a matter of time.
"Kakashi, what was that jutsu you used just now?"
Minato asked about the most intriguing question.
At the start of the battle, he saw the tangible lightning gathering in Kakashi's palm, emitting a sound like birds chirping, which was indeed surprising.
With Minato's keen insight, he could naturally see that it was an extremely advanced Lightning Style Jutsu.
"It's a self-created Lightning Style Jutsu of mine, named Chidori. But the jutsu isn't perfected yet, otherwise, its power could be greatly enhanced."
Kakashi didn't hide anything, openly revealing the name and origin of the jutsu.
Lin looked at Kakashi with admiration.
But this gaze made Obito even more envious.
"I see, if I'm not mistaken, once perfected, that jutsu should be an A-Class high-level ninja technique."
Minato showed a look of admiration.
In terms of ninja techniques, he realized there was no longer a need to advise Kakashi on anything.
Kakashi was already a ninja forging his own path; interfering more might restrict his growth and creativity.
He only needed to solve Kakashi's doubts at the right time without interfering too much with his thoughts.
But... with Kakashi's perception, it seemed there was no particular need to solve his doubts either.
Minato felt secretly frustrated; teaching a genius was really no easy task.
Regarding Kakashi's creation of a jutsu, Minato thought it was only to be expected, given Kakashi's talent. No matter what surprising move he made, it would only be a natural inevitability.
"It's just an A-Class jutsu; I will create one myself in the future! Just wait and see, Kakashi!"
Obito said defiantly.
Minato chuckled, patting Obito's head as a form of encouragement.
"You'll have to overcome the temptation of those wayward old grannies first to have enough time for training. Nonetheless, keep up the good work."
Kakashi didn't let go of Obito's sore point.
Lin giggled.
Minato couldn't help but laugh too.
"Lin, Sensei Minato, why are you laughing too? Is helping grannies so strange?"
Only Obito was there stomping his feet in anger.
"No, Obito, just focus on being yourself. Compared to ninja techniques, having the quality of compassion is the truly rare and valuable spirit. And Obito, you have this love that is more precious than ninja techniques."
Minato stopped his laughter, seeing these precious qualities in Obito.
No matter what, as long as he kept this love, he believed Obito would also become an outstanding figure capable of standing alone in the future.
Lin nodded in agreement, encouraging Obito.
Kakashi looked at Obito with deadpan eyes, conveying an unclear expression.
After all, the grannies' temptation to Obito was immeasurable.
Kakashi then casually shifted his gaze to a certain location; although it was a bit far, Kakashi knew that he was being quietly watched over here.
A few more observers. Revealing some strength, hiding some strength, giving the enemy the illusion of full understanding, and then delivering a fatal blow, that's the correct tactic, right? He thought to himself.
He also suspected whether Obito had the ability to become a decoy.
However, protecting Obito was also part of the mission.
This naïve, imaginative guy was a rare breed among the Uchiha Race.
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"Are all Five Great Nations being monitored?"
Upon receiving this news, Hakushi immediately furrowed his brows.
The creature known as White Zetsu, it appeared, wasn't just monitoring Konoha, but also the Hidden Cloud, Hidden Mist, Hidden Sand, and Hidden Rock, these four villages.
Previously, it hadn't been noticed, just because Hakushi hadn't realized the extent of this mysterious force's surveillance was so extensive.
But one cannot conclude its main purpose just based on this.
It might also be a diversion because its tracks had been exposed before, intentionally misleading Hakushi and dispersing his forces.
However, on the other hand, Hakushi also suspected that this situation might be real.
The monitoring of the Five Great Nations was something this mysterious force had always been doing.
White Zetsu came from the Divine Tree, which is the Ten-tailed, and the Ten-tailed is a fusion of the Nine Great Tailed Beasts.
Currently, aside from the Seven-tailed stationed at the Hidden Waterfall Village in the Land of the Waterfall, the other eight Tailed Beasts were all in the hands of the Shinobi villages of the Five Great Nations.