Onoki spoke.
Ayane raised her eyebrows, she hadn't heard about this matter.
"You're going to the Land of Grass to support Kitsuchi; I need you to deal with Konoha's recently famed Yellow Flash, a Konoha Jonin named Namikaze Minato."
The incident where a blonde-haired ninja from Konoha swept the supply point in the Land of Grass, he also received the corresponding intelligence.
Not only that, but the surrounding Hidden Rock ninjas at the supply point also suffered heavy losses, while the enemy withdrew without a scratch.
This made Onoki extremely furious.
And upon understanding the ins and outs of the situation, Onoki was left with nothing but worry.
It's said that the Yellow Flash, no matter what kind of ninja he faces, even if it's an experienced and powerful Jonin, would end the battle within two moves.
Every time he launches a killing spree, a fleeting yellow light remains, hence the name 'Yellow Flash.'
"Since it's Lord Tsuchikage's request, as a bounty hunter, I naturally follow orders. However, I can't guarantee I can handle Namikaze Minato; his Space-Time Ninjutsu surely has improved."
Ayane said with a smile.
"Of course, I know; you just need to contain him."
"Easier said than done; it's not just any cat or dog you can chop up on the roadside. I hate dealing with speed-type ninjas the most."
Ayane grumbled as she walked out of Onoki's tent.
Not long after Ayane left, a shadow landed beside Onoki, it was a Hidden Rock Jonin.
"Lord Tsuchikage."
"Tell Kitsuchi to be careful of that woman, her motives for helping us Hidden Rock are definitely not pure."
"Yes."
After the Hidden Rock Jonin left, Onoki let out a wistful sigh.
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—The air outside the forest was quite restless. It was another year of the hottest summer. By the time September was approaching, it seemed that the ninjas in the Land of Grass were also worn out by this sultry weather.
In front of Kakashi was a crystal-clear river, running through the entire great forest of the Land of Grass.
The distant breeze carried the moisture from the river, so it immediately felt a bit refreshing when it brushed against the body.
Kakashi first looked around the environment, then found a damp stone near the river and sat on it to rest.
He took out kunai, shuriken, and other ninja tools from his ninja tool bag, then took out a small sharpening stone to remove the rust from the kunai and shuriken.
Although this little rust doesn't affect killing the enemy, once hit on the vital spot, the enemy would still find it hard to survive, but maybe just because of this slight deviation, it leads to hitting the enemy's vitals, or it could also let the enemy escape death.
Therefore, every so often, he repairs his ninja tools himself, as he rarely uses kunai and shuriken, he is not a professional ninja tool repairer, but he is enough to maintain his own ninja tools.
Ultimately, his weapon was the White Fang Short Knife left by his father, Hatake Sakumo. As long as the White Fang Short Knife's sharpness is ensured, kunai and shuriken are just backup ninja tools for unavoidable situations.
First, a specialized cleaner was applied to the ninja tools, then flattened every corner, covered with clean water, and then the sharpening stone was used to scrape off the rust from the ninja tools.
"So here you are, Kakashi."
A voice came from behind.
It was a boy about the same age as Kakashi, wearing goggles, it was Uchiha Obito, a teammate from Minato's Class.
He is a member of the prestigious Uchiha Race of Konoha, known for producing elites.
Compared to the true elites of the Uchiha Race, in Kakashi's view, Obito was far from being considered elite.
But being able to become a Chunin at the age of eleven, it's just barely passable.
Obito had his hands in his jacket pockets, a look of reluctance in his eyes.
"What's up?"
Kakashi looked back at him.
"Sensei Minato is looking for you, wants you to hurry over."
Obito snorted.
"Really? I'll head over after I finish cleaning these tools."
Kakashi nodded, although he didn't know what Minato wanted at this time, as a member of Minato's Class, he had to unconditionally obey the captain's orders.
This was a rule and regulation that, as a ninja, he must abide by.
"Hey, Kakashi, hurry up, it seems Sensei Minato has something urgent."
Obito urged Kakashi again.
"I know, can't you see I'm cleaning my tools? Moreover, the reason you want to hurry back is just to see Lin earlier, isn't it?"
Kakashi answered unhurriedly.
"No-nonsense! That's not it at all!"
Obito retorted loudly, his face turning red.
"If not, then why so loud? Doesn't it make you seem guilty?"
"Mind your own business! You're such a bothersome guy."
"Likewise, in my eyes, you don't count as a Uchiha elite."
Kakashi and Obito bickered with each other.
"Hmph..."
Obito turned his face away, not wanting to see Kakashi's annoying face.
He relied on having some skill to jest recklessly at him, an elite ninja from the Uchiha Race.
Kakashi, he was the kind of genius ninja he despised the most, the one who made many girls look at him with admiration.
Every time at classmates' reunions, Kakashi was always the center amongst the girls.
Clearly, he was the true elite.
If only he could awaken the Sharingan...
But how to awaken the Sharingan, Obito didn't know.
Because when he asked his grandma before, she would just remain silent and then touch his head with a smile, saying 'You'll know later.'