Kakashi had not expected that Minato Namikaze truly intended to recruit Shindai, and that there was no special arrangement.
Minato Namikaze continued to instruct Kakashi: "Kakashi, if you have any problems, you can find Lord Jiraiya. Lord Jiraiya already knows about Shindai, and I have also informed him about it.
Because my next operation will involve going deep into enemy territory, I may not be back for a long time. You all be careful."
Kakashi nodded and replied: "I understand, Minato-sensei!"
Minato Namikaze smiled gently: "Kakashi, then I'll leave it to you. I'll teach you how to sense the mark now."
After Minato Namikaze taught Kakashi how to sense the mark, Kakashi left the tent.
Minato Namikaze then immediately gathered with a team of Jonin and left the Konoha Garrison to execute the mission.
Now, what Minato Namikaze had to do was tell the Cloud Ninja that he, the Yellow Flash, was back!
...
Shindai stayed at the Konoha Garrison for three days.
During these three days, Shindai did not leave the tent except when Kakashi and the others called him out for meals.
However, in these three days, Obito's relationship with Shindai had become quite good.
At this moment, Obito sat opposite Shindai, curiously watching Shindai tinker with Kannazuki.
Obito asked: "Shindai, this puppet looks so real, did you make it?"
Shindai proudly puffed out his chest: "Of course! Kannazuki was completed by myself! I'm not boasting, but among those who make puppets in Hidden Sand Village, if I say I'm second, no one would dare say they're first!"
Obito exclaimed: "Wow, Shindai, you're so amazing!"
Then Obito looked at Kannazuki's face and curiously asked: "Shindai, this face on your puppet looks so much like you."
Shindai said proudly: "How could it not be like me? After all, this face was made using me as a template. Isn't it super beautiful?"
Obito instantly lost interest.
He originally thought it was quite beautiful, but hearing that it was made using Shindai as a template, it felt just average.
Obito's eyes darted around, and he quietly asked: "Shindai, can you help me make a puppet? Not the kind for combat, but just like a doll."
Shindai looked at Obito with a strange expression: "Obito, you wouldn't be asking me to make an inflatable... no, to make a puppet for you using Rin as a template, would you?"
Obito's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's backside: "No, no, no, it's not like that, I didn't say that, I was just joking, just a casual joke."
Shindai sternly said to Obito: "Obito! I have my principles! I would absolutely not make that kind of puppet. My puppets are proper combat puppets, not for you to resolve your desires!"
Obito pouted and lowered his head in disappointment: "I know."
Just then, a tall figure walked into the tent.
It was Jiraiya.
The first thing Lord Jiraiya saw Kannazuki, he showed a very lecherous expression: "Wow! What a stunning puppet!"
Lord Jiraiya looked at Shindai and asked: "Shindai, is this puppet made by you?"
"Lord Jiraiya, I'm useless at everything else, I only have this tiny bit of talent for making puppets. It's a hobby, but unfortunately, no matter how well I make my puppets, they can't fight, because my combat talent is too poor."
Shindai was also startled to see Lord Jiraiya. He hadn't expected such an important figure as Lord Jiraiya to personally come to his tent.
Seeing that Lord Jiraiya had seen him fiddling with Kannazuki, Shindai immediately tried to mislead him, emphasizing how useless he was.
Hearing Shindai's words, Lord Jiraiya looked at Shindai with a subtle expression.
It was indeed just as Minato Namikaze had said.
Lord Jiraiya smiled and said to Shindai: "I heard about that from Minato, but lacking strength isn't a big deal. As long as you're willing to work hard, even with poor talent, you can become a capable Ninja."
Lord Jiraiya suddenly flashed beside Shindai, hooked his right arm around Shindai's neck, and slyly asked: "Shindai, can they be custom-made?"
Shindai immediately understood Lord Jiraiya's meaning and also showed a lecherous smile: "Of course, Lord Jiraiya, I can make whatever kind you want. They'll have the figure and the face you desire, guaranteed to satisfy Lord Jiraiya."
Lord Jiraiya chuckled: "It seems we have common ground. I'll think carefully about my requirements, and you make one for me. I don't need a combat puppet, just one that can comfort my soul on a lonely night."
Shindai patted his chest and guaranteed: "I'll make sure it's done perfectly for Lord Jiraiya! It will definitely be able to comfort Lord Jiraiya's lonely soul!"
"Wait, wait!"
Obito, who was dumbfounded, interrupted Shindai and Lord Jiraiya's interaction.
Obito looked at Shindai, pointed at Lord Jiraiya, and asked: "Shindai, the puppet Lord Jiraiya wants you to make, and the puppet I just asked you to make for me, are actually the same, right?"
Shindai nodded: "Mhm, that's right."
Obito asked incredulously: "Then why, when I asked you to make one for me, did you say you had principles and would absolutely not make that kind of puppet, but when it's for Lord Jiraiya, it's fine? Where are your principles?!"
Shindai waved his hand indifferently: "Principles, well, they need to be flexible. Lord Jiraiya works so hard, so tired every day for Konoha. What's wrong with me making a puppet for Lord Jiraiya?
If I make a puppet for Lord Jiraiya, Lord Jiraiya's mood will improve, and when his mood is good, everything he does will be twice as effective. Lord Jiraiya will then be able to contribute better to Konoha.
And I, the one who makes Lord Jiraiya happy, am also contributing to Konoha. So, this is for Konoha!"
Obito was stunned by Shindai's reasoning.
Not only was Obito stunned, even Lord Jiraiya was taken aback.
How did this suddenly become for Konoha?
However... it makes sense!
Obito hurriedly said: "If that's the case, then making one for me is also contributing to Konoha!"
Shindai rolled his eyes at Obito: "Obito, you've got some nerve. How can you compare yourself to Lord Jiraiya? Lord Jiraiya is one of Leaf's Sannin, a powerful Ninja who has made outstanding contributions to Konoha, a Ninja among Ninja. He's my idol, and what about you?"
Obito looked blankly at Shindai: "But... Shindai, isn't your idol Hokage-sama?"
Shindai shrugged: "There's no rule that says I can only admire one idol. I admire Hokage-sama, I admire Lord Minato, I admire Lord Jiraiya, what's wrong with that?"
Lord Jiraiya clapped his hands vigorously, looking at Shindai with an expression of admiration.
"Shindai, you are truly a talent. I have high hopes for you!"
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