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Chapter 317 I Want to Believe in You Too, Yahiko

For a fleeting moment, Yahiko wavered.

But he quickly shook his head, judging others by his own kindness.

He stepped forward and patted Nagashino on the shoulder: "No, I trust Minato Namikaze's character. Things can change on the battlefield, these are all accidents, and I hope you will trust him too."

"Yahiko, I'm not like you. I won't believe it. Wake up. We're friends." Nagatoki held his hand tightly, his eyes filled with sincerity.

And it was this sincerity that planted a seed in Yahiko's heart: perhaps, perhaps it is true, he thought too highly of people?

Seeing that he was wavering, Changxin did not press his advantage, as that would only backfire.

He lowered his head again, then suddenly sighed, "Never mind, I guess I'm being too sensitive. Yahiko, don't let what I said affect the bond between you two, fellow disciples."

"How could that be? Changxin, you are also my close friend, someone I've been through thick and thin with!"

On Konoha's side, Minato Namikaze was unaware that his fellow disciples had already begun to suspect him.

He hadn't had time to connect with his fellow disciples these days, because he had already sensed that something was wrong.

The opponent's actions were too precise, as if they could see Konoha's defense map.

Instead of issuing a public order to investigate the source of the information leak, he sent his own people to investigate covertly.

You heard right, it's the root.

This was the right that Shimura Danzo granted him before his departure. Although Namikaze Minato didn't trust Shimura Danzo's character, he believed that Shimura Danzo wouldn't stand idly by and watch Konoha perish.

Therefore, Minato Namikaze had complete trust in the personnel he provided.

But the result shocked him greatly. Several days later, a document was placed on his desktop.

After reading it, Minato Namikaze's expression changed from astonishment to a hint of disappointment.

"Senior Yahiko, I've never really believed you were that kind of person. But the facts are undeniable, and I have to believe some things. So, what's the reason? Or was this not even your idea at all?"

In the end, Minato Namikaze didn't go over to inquire, because whether it was his doing or not, they were destined to break off relations, which would also lead to a stalemate in their cooperation.

He issued the order: "From now on, regarding the Land of Rain, only retain half of the true information about our daily movements."

The Jonin didn't show any joy on their faces, but they were overjoyed in their hearts: Lord Minato, you've finally come to your senses!

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Meanwhile, Kakashi Hatake's squad had been on the front lines for several months.

Unlike Minato Namikaze, who worked alone, they participated in various missions as regular combat units: reconnaissance, harassment, mopping-up operations, and rearguard action.

Within a few months, he had made numerous contributions.

The task list is filled with detailed records of the results of each operation. Based on the apportionment of merits, the entire team can be promoted to Chunin.

At the same time, their strength is also improving by leaps and bounds.

Kakashi can now perform the Lightning Blade with one hand, Obito's Sharingan has reached the double tomoe stage, Hyuga Kagami has mastered the Rotation technique, and Haruno Rin's medical ninjutsu is also capable of standing alone on the battlefield.

But Obito Uchiha changed.

The joy and excitement I felt when I first went to the battlefield had long been washed away by the stench of death.

Because he witnessed too much death.

There were enemies, allies, and civilians.

Some people had their throats pierced by kunai right before their eyes, some were blown to pieces by explosive tags, and some, after being afflicted by genjutsu, went berserk and attacked their own people, only to be cut down by Kakashi with a single slash.

It's not that there aren't other options, but this is a battlefield, and not a moment can be wasted. Perhaps you could choose to save your comrades, but many more would die in the process.

At this point, it is no longer a moral choice, but a choice based on the gains and losses of interests.

Behind the Western Hills.

Kakashi Hatake's team is in danger again, surrounded by dozens of Iwagakure ninja in a valley.

Enemies are on all sides, our retreat has been cut off, and reinforcements are not in time to arrive.

Kakashi had already exhausted his chakra, Rin's medical kit was long gone, and even the usually calm Hyuga Kagami was panting heavily.

"Hehehe, Captain, it seems we're not going anywhere this time." Hinata Mirror said this in a joking manner, sounding rather dejected.

Actually, he wasn't worried at all, because he had someone backing him up, since the person he was relying on was very generous.

Even if no one comes, he still has psychic abilities.

Just as he was deciding whether to end the mission, Obito Uchiha suddenly stepped forward and slapped him.

"Hyuga Kagami, I've put up with you for too long!" Obito Uchiha said angrily for the first time. "How could you say such discouraging things? How could you make such a joke at a time like this!"

"We're the only ones left in the team, don't you have any conscience at all?!"

Hyuga Kagami rubbed his flushed face, quickly concealing his surprise, and said with his usual smiling expression, "Since the ending is already decided, why not be happy? Why make it look so bitter and resentful like you?"

"you……"

"Alright, stop arguing." Haruno Rin suddenly stopped the two of them. "If you still have the energy, go kill the enemy. Kakashi needs to rest."

"Heh, you guys are really good at running!" A voice suddenly snapped them out of their daze.

Upon seeing the group, the middle-aged Iwa ninja did not immediately launch an attack, but instead pulled the trigger on his signal flare.

As a flower bloomed in the sky, dozens of people surrounded and attacked in an instant.

Obito Uchiha's Sharingan was blood-red with its two tomoe eyes open, the two kunai in his hands were already dulled from cutting, and his body was covered in countless wounds.

Rin Haruno received less damage, mainly because she was a medical ninja and the enemy wanted to capture her alive.

Hyuga Kagami, on the other hand, was quite composed. He fought when he could and retreated when he could, trying to preserve his strength. If he couldn't avoid the attack, he would use the Rejuvenation Spear to deflect it.

Even so, he had several bloody marks on his body, and his wide white robe was already tattered.

Kakashi Hatake, on the other hand, was already giving it his all.

Because he was facing two of the strongest Jonin.

In the past, he might have had a chance to kill his opponent, but now his chakra was already depleted and he was injured. He was only surviving on a large dose of military rations.

Soon, a Jonin suddenly bypassed him and headed straight for Uchiha Obito.

Everyone's hearts tightened, and Obito Uchiha felt a chill run down his spine—it's all over!

Just when he thought he was about to die, a figure descended from the sky.

The kunai pierced from an unbelievable angle, precisely slicing open the enemy jonin's throat, spraying blood all over his face.

Obito's eyes widened, his heart leaping with joy: "Shisui!"