dhibooks Chapter 400 A Fleeting Moment of Brilliance
Chapter 400 A Fleeting Moment of Brilliance
On his vest was a small badge shaped like the Flying Thunder God Kunai.
Her golden hair swayed slightly in the wind, and her smile was gentle, without a trace of arrogance.
Deep within his eyes, however, lies a sharpness and wisdom quite different from his gentle demeanor.
"The timing is just right."
The three of them turned around abruptly, their movements almost synchronized.
He didn't strike any exaggerated poses; he simply stood there quietly. Yet, the powerful aura emanating from him, blending seamlessly with nature, made it almost impossible for the three of them to breathe.
That was their mentor, Jonin, the most dazzling young man in Konoha—Minato Namikaze.
"Minato-sensei!"
Obito reacted the fastest, instantly abandoning all his guard, his eyes filled with pure admiration and excitement.
He took a sudden step forward, but stopped just in time, straightening his body even more, trying to show his composure as the future Hokage.
Good morning! We just arrived too!
The boy tried his best to make his voice sound calm and steady.
I must perform my best in front of Minato-sensei and let him see my potential to become Hokage.
Nohara Rin also breathed a sigh of relief, her tense body relaxing.
She gave the water gate a sweet smile.
"Good morning, Mr. Minato."
She quietly loosened the hem of Kakashi and Obito's clothes, her cheeks slightly flushed. She always felt a strange sense of security in front of Minato-sensei.
Kakashi nodded, which was considered a greeting.
He didn't react with excessive excitement like Obito, nor was he as gentle as Rin.
He simply stood quietly, his eyes sharpening in the sunlight.
Minato's incredible Body Flicker Technique always shocked him; he always appeared without warning.
A strong desire to explore surged within Kakashi instantly.
He wanted to know what kind of technique could achieve such near-perfect silence.
That was a hidden desire for great power beneath the lazy exterior.
"Um, teacher, could you please make some noise next time you come over?"
Kakashi rubbed his ears and complained, a hint of genuine discomfort in his voice. "If this happens every time, my heart won't be able to take it."
He still looked half asleep, as if he hadn't recovered from his morning yawns.
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Obito suddenly turned around and shouted at him.
"Kakashi! How can you be so rude to your teacher!"
He hurriedly bowed to the water gate.
"Minato-sensei, Kakashi, that's just how he is. He might be sharp-tongued, but he actually respects you a lot!"
Obito tried his best to salvage Kakashi's image, his cheeks flushing slightly with anxiety.
Minato Namikaze simply smiled and shook his head.
"It's okay, Obito."
His gentle voice instantly silenced Obito.
"Kakashi is right, it was my oversight. I'll be more careful next time."
Minato's words stunned both Kakashi and Obito.
Kakashi was surprised that Minato would directly admit his negligence, which was completely different from the reprimand he had expected from his teacher.
Obito had a vague feeling that his teacher's way of thinking was always on a different wavelength from his own.
Minato looked at Kakashi.
"However, Kakashi, if I really make a sound every time, you'll never learn how to launch a surprise attack when the enemy is completely unprepared."
His voice remained gentle, but it contained a hint of the seriousness expected of a Jonin.
"After all, on the battlefield, no one will inform you in advance."
Kakashi froze, instantly understanding Minato's meaning.
That wasn't complaining, nor was it forgiveness.
That's a kind of teaching.
Mr. Minato is always like this, incorporating everything into his daily guidance.
Kakashi's gaze became even more focused.
He knew that every appearance of Minato-sensei was a silent test.
You must remain vigilant at all times to catch the fleeting trail of that golden flash.
He still has a lot to learn.
It's not just about ninjutsu, but also about the teacher's way of looking at problems and his ability to remain calm and thoughtful at all times.
"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's begin today's training."
Minato Namikaze clapped his hands.
He looked at Obito, his gaze gentle and encouraging.
"Obito, you're very enthusiastic today, that's great. But our training today requires more patience and focus."
Obito puffed out his chest and answered excitedly.
"Yes, teacher! I promise! I will complete today's training with 200% patience and focus!"
He couldn't wait to get right into today's training and prove himself.
"Kakashi, your observation skills are as sharp as ever. However, sharp observation skills need to be matched with even faster reaction speed."
After saying this, Minato simply smiled at Kakashi without offering any further explanation.
Kakashi tensed up again. He knew that Minato was reminding him that although he had noticed Minato's appearance immediately, he was still a step too slow in terms of reaction speed.
On a real battlefield, this step could be the difference between life and death.
He nodded, indicating that he understood, his eyes gleaming with a defiant spirit.
Finally, Minato looked at Rin, his voice becoming serious.
"Lin, your gentleness and thoughtfulness are the most valuable strengths of this team."
"However, medical ninjas need more than just gentleness and attentiveness. They also need stronger decisiveness, and, when necessary, greater strength than anyone else."
Minato knew Rin's potential and also knew the challenges she might face in the future.
Hopefully she can understand that her power lies not only in healing.
Nohara Rin's body trembled slightly, and she felt a jolt in her heart. She knew that Minato-sensei was referring to the powerful medical unit that had demonstrated during the Battle of Uzushiogakure.
She had seen in videos how, under Tsunade's leadership, the medical ninjas moved like streaks of white light among the wounded on the smoke-filled battlefield, turning the tide of battle.
At that moment, she no longer felt that medical ninjas were just support, but an indispensable force on the battlefield, a powerful force that could even turn the tide of battle.
A firm belief welled up in my heart.
"Yes, Mr. Minato! I will do my best!"
Rin Nohara's voice was soft, yet full of power.