Chapter 19 Obito’s faint sadness

Namikaze Minato is a legendary name.

A child born as a commoner was able to graduate with honors and become a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Sannin. After learning the Flying Thunder God, he gained the title of Golden Flash, and became the Fourth Hokage with undisputed achievements.

After dying to protect Konoha, Uzumaki Naruto, the child of Namikaze Minato, became the son of the prophecy to save the world.

Golden Flash, the Fourth Hokage, the father of the prophesied child.

Namikaze Minato will have many titles in the future, but to the Kakashi trio, Namikaze Minato is just a cheerful teacher who is always late at critical moments.

"Kakashi, Obito, Rin, I'm sorry I'm late again."

After pushing open the door, Namikaze Minato noticed that the atmosphere in the room was a bit solemn. The three of them seemed to be talking about some heavy topic, and Kakashi seemed to have lost sight of his left eye.

"Minato-sensei, you came just in time to help me persuade Lin that she doesn't want to be a ninja anymore."

In normal times, Obito would have complained about why Minato was late again at a critical moment, but now he was in no mood to blame the teacher and said anxiously:

"Lin doesn't want to be a ninja anymore? Please tell me what happened." Namikaze Minato frowned, but decided to understand the situation first so that he could enlighten him correctly.

It's war time now, and it's not easy for a ninja to retire.

Even if he submits an application report to the Third Hokage, it will most likely be rejected. During this period, if Nohara Rin still maintains such a mentality, it will be very detrimental to the next task.

After hearing this, Obito seemed to have found a backbone and carefully talked about what happened these days.

After hearing the whole story from when Kakashi's team was attacked by the Iwa Ninja to rescuing Nohara Rin and returning to the Konoha stronghold to recuperate, Namikaze Minato fell into a brief silence.

The reason Lin had the idea of ​​retiring was not because she was afraid of death.

Instead, she was worried that she would become a drag on the team. This time she caused Kakashi to lose his left eye, and next time she might directly kill his teammates.

But these are not Lin's responsibility at all.

After thinking for a long time, Namikaze Minato said with great sincerity:

"Lin, do you still remember the three principles of medical ninja? There is nothing wrong with your behavior, and I think Obito and Kakashi are more willing to team up with you than other medical ninjas."

"If you insist on retiring, I will apply for you when this war is over."

"No matter what choice you make, the teacher will support your decision..."

After saying this, Namikaze Minato left the room and returned the space to Team Kakashi.

After Kakashi became a jounin, and Nohara Rin and Obito became a chuunin, he was actually no longer the leading jounin of these children.

After Namikaze Minato walked out of the room, Obito said impatiently:

"Lin, please think about it carefully again. Minato-sensei is right. You need to think about this decision. Kakashi and I really can't lose you."

With that said, Obito patted Kakashi on the shoulder, and Kakashi nodded and said, "Obito is right."

After feeling the enthusiasm of her companions, Nohara Lin felt much better: "Then I will listen to Teacher Minato and wait until I return to the village to make a decision. But no matter what my final decision is, we are the most important companions. "

"Well, the most important companion!"

Obito echoed, but felt a little disappointed in his heart.

Just a companion? He wants more than just companions.

the other side.

After visiting the students, Namikaze Minato found his teacher Jiraiya.

As the top person in charge of Konoha's fight against Iwagakure, Jiraiya has a lot to deal with. Even with the help of ninjas from the Nara clan, many key decisions require his decision and execution.

This made Jiraiya, who was used to being away from Fengyue places, very uncomfortable. He would rather fight on the front line.

But Jiraiya had to stay in the camp to prevent Iwagakure's two jinchūriki from making a surprise attack, so he could only send his favorite disciple Namikaze Minato out to fight and destroy Iwagakure's stronghold.

Seeing Namikaze Minato, a smile appeared on Jiraiya's face: "Minato, you did a good job this time. After removing Iwagakure's stronghold in the Land of Grass, we can directly threaten Iwagakure's The rear."

"It's all a matter of duty... I just hope to end this war quickly."

Namikaze Minato smiled gently and said a little absently.

Jiraiya noticed something strange about Namikaze Minato, frowned and asked: "Minato, what are you worried about? Is it because of your disciples? They seem to have been injured during the mission? Do you want me to send someone over to check it out? look."

Namikaze Minato nodded: "Something happened, but I believe they can handle it."

"By the way, they seemed to be helped by several Rain Country ninjas during their mission. Judging from their descriptions, they seem to be the disciples you took in in the Rain Country."

Hearing this, Jiraiya's eyes lit up and he quickly said: "Let's hear the details."

Namikaze Minato didn't give in, and talked in detail about Byakuya and others, and also emphasized the last chance encounter.

"The blue-haired girl who can paper escape is Konan, and the red-haired boy should be Nagato, but I don't know about Byakuya and the Uzumaki girl. They are not my disciples."

"I'm really surprised that Konan and Nagato actually joined an organization."

Speaking of this, Jiraiya's eyes were filled with memories of the past. The three years he spent with Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato were also a past he could never forget.

After a pause, Jiraiya continued: "However, that Byakuya took the initiative to lend a helping hand to Kakashi. Perhaps he knew the relationship between Kakashi and the others and you and me. The last invitation was more like a joke."

Namikaze Minato smiled and said: "Thanks to your help, teacher, otherwise my students would be in danger..."

"Okay, okay, no kidding, this has nothing to do with me."

Jiraiya's face became serious, and he who had always been informal became a little more dignified, and he said seriously: "Minato, how are you thinking about running for the Fourth Hokage?"

"The old man has recently had the idea of ​​​​retiring. After this war, he may choose a successor."

Namikaze Minato chuckled and said: "Jiraiya-sensei, please don't worry, I will participate in the election of the Fourth Hokage. As long as I can achieve enough achievements in this war and get everyone's recognition, I believe that the Hokage will definitely choose me." of."

"As long as you have confidence, as a teacher, I will definitely support you!"

After a pause, Jiraiya continued: "But if Orochimaru wins, I will also congratulate him, hahaha."

Namikaze Minato had long been accustomed to the teacher's personality and kept a light smile.

But for the position of the Fourth Hokage, he has long been determined to win it.