### Chapter 10: Help Me Place a Ward
"This time, we will be divided into two teams to execute the mission."
Minato Namikaze scanned the group, then slowly continued:
"Kakashi, Rin, and Obito will remain as one team, responsible for destroying the bridge. Kyouko, Genma, and Kurenai, you will form another team, responsible for harassing the Iwagakure ninja and attracting attention."
Minato Namikaze said.
"Destroying the bridge? What bridge?"
Obito asked, puzzled.
His geography wasn't good; he didn't even know where Kannabi Bridge was.
"The Land of Grass borders the Land of Fire. Currently, the Land of Earth is aggressively invading the Land of Grass, with over a thousand ninja gathered at the Land of Grass front line. Once they breach the front line, they can march directly from the Land of Grass into the Land of Fire."
Kyouko explained.
Actually, the mission was simple: push the lane, circle back, and sneak attack the enemy's Nexus.
As for whether they survived, the Konoha higher-ups didn't care.
You have to buy your own "Guardian Angel," otherwise dying means really dying.
Not everyone is Meng Zhi Lei Shang (a reference to a famous Honor of Kings player known for comebacks).
"Am I right, Lord Minato?"
"Correct, Kyouko is very right."
Minato Namikaze gave Kyouko an appreciative look.
Kyouko possessed the talent of a Chunin, not just relying on brute strength to become one.
Now, during wartime, the requirements were relaxed.
If it were peacetime, to be promoted to Chunin, one must have the leadership ability to command a "basic squad," not just individual combat power.
At the same time, reaching Chunin also required the ability to analyze the battle situation.
Usually, those who excelled in this aspect but were weaker in actual combat would become Ninja Academy teachers or exam proctors.
"Then what does this have to do with our mission? Aren't we supposed to blow up some bridge?"
Obito scratched his head.
Could blowing up a bridge really stop over a thousand ninja from raiding?
How wide was this bridge?
"Obito, think carefully. Their ability to launch an offensive like this means Iwagakure already has firm control over parts of the Land of Grass, and their rear support is very smooth."
Rin Nohara analyzed some things from the conversation between Minato and Kyouko.
"So this mission is to strike the enemy at the very front line. The best way is to cut off their logistics, and Kannabi Bridge is the most critical node."
Kurenai Yuhi spoke up.
Genma Shiranui also nodded silently.
Kakashi gave a speechless look.
Everyone here understood.
Only Obito was still a bit lost.
Kyouko shook his head. After all, in the databook, Obito's "Intelligence" stat was only 2, which represented a ninja's knowledge reserve and IQ.
Even Rock Lee, Kiba Inuzuka, and Choji Akimichi had an Intelligence stat of 4, double that of Obito.
So it wasn't without reason that Obito was so bad at theory.
It was innate.
"So that's how it is."
Seeing that everyone seemed to understand, Obito also indicated that he understood.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze explained the mission to Obito again.
This matter was crucial and could very likely determine the pattern of the war between Konoha and Iwagakure, so it was highly classified.
But with the chaos of the Great War, Konoha had to manage multiple battlefronts and didn't have that many ninja left.
That's why it fell to Kakashi and the others.
Just as Minato was about to continue speaking, he suddenly detected a strange sound near his ear.
Enemies!
Minato instinctively wanted to draw his kunai and kill the enemy.
But in the next moment, he suppressed the urge.
There was one more thing he hadn't told Kyouko, Kakashi, and the others: he wouldn't be participating in this mission but would prioritize supporting the front lines.
Now Minato wanted to see how these few would handle the crisis.
So he pretended not to know.
"Someone is coming."
The Missing-nin Kyouko said.
Having chased enemies and been chased by enemies in the Ninja World for many years, he was very sensitive to gazes.
"Enemies?"
Kyouko's expression immediately showed a hint of vigilance.
"Go help me place a ward first."
Kyouko said to the Missing-nin Kyouko.
"You mean for me to float over and observe for you?"
The Missing-nin Kyouko paused.
This guy really treated him like a tool.
"Please, future me!"
Kyouko implored.
"Fine, but I don't know the maximum distance."
The Missing-nin Kyouko shook his head.
Then his spirit began to float towards the enemy.
When he exceeded three meters, he clearly felt his dissipation speed accelerating.
"It seems I can't be too far from you."
The Missing-nin Kyouko said as he sped up his floating.
Soon, he arrived among the enemies.
Hidden here was a four-man squad of Iwagakure ninja.
The leader was a middle-aged ninja looking as weathered as the Missing-nin Kyouko, while the other three Iwagakure ninja looked younger.
"Four people. One Chunin leading three Genin. They are equipped with Fuma Shuriken and three ninja swords..."
The Missing-nin Kyouko began reporting information and locations to Kyouko.
"Very good."
Kyouko nodded.
This was one of the correct ways to use him.
Since he could float outside his body, he must have some mobility.
If he expanded his thinking, if Kyouko passed by the Hokage Building, maybe he could have the Missing-nin Kyouko secretly float in and peek at the Scroll of Seals.
It was just that the Missing-nin Kyouko had no ability to touch reality unless he possessed Kyouko.
Or unless the Scroll of Seals inside was open, then the Missing-nin Kyouko could steal the techniques.
"Hm?"
Kakashi sensed something was wrong.
He felt a prying gaze.
There were enemies here!
"Did you observe it, Kakashi?"
Minato Namikaze nodded inwardly.
As expected of the White Fang's son, a genius.
One must know that back then, the reputation of the White Fang of Konoha, Sakumo Hatake, was even greater than the Sannin!
Minato often wondered, if Sakumo Hatake had also run for future Hokage...
Would he have had a chance?
Although his fame was also built during this Ninja World War, compared to the older generation, he still lacked a bit of accumulation and foundation.
Unfortunately, this answer would never be revealed.
Because Sakumo Hatake had chosen to commit suicide at home.
How regrettable. He had escaped death crises countless times and killed countless enemies.
In the end, he didn't die on the battlefield or in a mission, but in his own home, in the village he loved most.
"Ka..."
"Lord Minato, there are four enemies hiding in the south. They should be Iwagakure ninja."
Kyouko spoke up, interrupting Minato just as he uttered the first syllable.
"Did he sense all the enemies?"
Minato Namikaze revealed a look of surprise.
There's another expert?
Not only did he discover the enemies' existence, but he also clearly knew their number.
"Enemies?"
Hearing this, Obito quickly pulled down his orange goggles. He couldn't let his eyes get hurt.
"Are there enemies here too?"
Beside Kyouko, Kurenai Yuhi took out a kunai, her small face showing vigilance.