Slayer: Look directly at the Seraph, standing on the sun

"Kakashi, you must complete the next mission with us. You can't go it alone." Minato's tone became serious. "If you want to continue to bear the name of Konoha's White Fang, then you must learn to shoulder this responsibility, not by running away, but by truly facing it."

A resolute glint flashed in Kakashi's eyes. Although the pain still lingered in his heart, he knew that only by letting go of the past could he embrace the future. "I will do my best to complete the mission and live up to my teacher's expectations."

Obito looked at Kakashi, his expression complex. "No matter what, I will support you, Kakashi." His tone was firm. "Although I am not as strong as you, I will always be by your side."

Zhang Hai didn't speak, but his silent support conveyed the entire message. Shui Men nodded gently, "We're all a team; only by relying on each other can we overcome anything."

The atmosphere within the team eased slightly. Kakashi took a deep breath, finally raised his head, and his gaze hardened once more. He knew he was no longer alone; he had his teammates, and their shared trust and support.

Kakashi gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, a cold glint in his eyes. Though he appeared outwardly unmoved, an anxiety and unease stirred within him. He had never imagined that he would encounter the Tsuchikage, Onoki, one of the legendary strongmen, on such a mission.

"Zhang Hai, are you ready?" Kakashi turned his head and looked at Zhang Hai, who was standing not far away, his tone cold.

Zhang Hai did not rush to respond, but slowly scanned his surroundings. His gaze pierced through the dense forest, observing every possible hiding place for enemies. Even when facing a powerful figure like the Earth Shadow, he maintained extreme calm and rationality.

“Ready?” Zhang Hai finally spoke, his voice steady and deep. “However, you’d better understand that today’s battle may be far more complicated than you imagine.”

Kakashi frowned slightly, clearly not fully understanding Zhang Hai's meaning, but his intuition told him that the situation was already out of their control. Just then, Rin gently grasped Kakashi's arm, her eyes filled with worry.

"Kakashi..." Rin's voice carried a hint of unease, "Don't you think something's wrong? What's Onoki doing here?"

Kakashi took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety. "I know. But we have no choice." He shook his head, a determined glint in his eyes. "We can't back down. We can't let this mission fail."

Zhang Hai's gaze drifted into the distance, his eyes deep and thoughtful. Onoki's arrival was undoubtedly a bombshell, making him acutely aware that they might have been drawn into a much larger vortex. Zhang Hai didn't show any panic; instead, he calmly considered his next course of action.

“Onoki’s appearance is no coincidence,” Zhang Hai said in a low voice, a cold glint in his eyes. “Someone is manipulating this situation behind the scenes. We need to be careful.”

Obito's face was pale; Onoki's appearance had clearly put him under immense pressure. "Zhang Hai, you mean... there's a mole?" Obito's voice trembled, but he immediately shook his head, seemingly forcing himself to calm down. "But how could the higher-ups of Konoha possibly..."

Zhang Hai waved his hand, interrupting Obito, "It's not necessarily a mole; it could be that someone leaked mission information. Either way, we need to focus on dealing with the enemy in front of us now."

He said no more and began to quickly analyze the next tactical plan in his mind. Although he had doubts, he knew that the most important thing now was to ensure the safety of the team and find a way out of this sudden confrontation.

At the same time, the figure of Tsuchikage Ōnoki gradually emerged from among the trees. He stood high above, his steps steady, as if the entire world trembled beneath his feet. Ōnoki's deep eyes swept over the crowd, seemingly seeing through everything. His aura was so oppressive that the air itself seemed to grow heavy.

"A Konoha squad actually showed up here?" Onoki's voice was deep and authoritative. "It seems that Konoha's intelligence system is becoming increasingly unreliable." His words carried a hint of mockery, yet were tinged with coldness.

“You don’t need to look down on us like that, Lord Tsuchikage.” Zhang Hai stepped forward, without a trace of fear in his eyes. “We are not here to fight against you, but to complete our mission.”

"Onoki, what exactly is your purpose in coming here?" Kakashi said coldly, showing no fear despite the opponent's strength. "The ninjas of Konoha are not to be trifled with as you please."

A hint of mockery flashed in Onoki's eyes as he sneered, "Do you think you have the ability to stop me?" His voice carried an undeniable threat, "You are merely pawns on the chessboard, while I am the mastermind behind this game."

Zhang Hai silently observed Onoki's every move, his mind already engaged in deep conjecture. Although he understood that this duel was full of variables, he did not intend to take the initiative. He knew that only by remaining calm could he gain the upper hand in this struggle.

"Onoki, what exactly is your purpose?" Zhang Hai finally spoke, his voice low and deep. "You shouldn't be here. If you were truly confident, you should be on the battlefield, not here fighting against insignificant people like us."

Onoki's face darkened; clearly, he hadn't expected Zhang Hai to provoke him so directly. A murderous aura filled the air, and the surrounding trees swayed slightly under the invisible pressure, seemingly sensing the brutality of the impending battle.

"What right do you think you have to question me?" Onoki's voice was icy, like a sharp blade. "You're just a Kage ninja, yet you dare to provoke me like this."

Zhang Hai calmly glanced at his team members, having already made his decision. Now that the enemy was before him, there was no turning back. The only solution to the current situation was battle.

"Obito, Rin, are you ready?" Zhang Hai asked softly, his eyes no longer showing any hesitation. "This battle cannot rely solely on individual strength." He knew that this would be a contest of wisdom and power.

The atmosphere of the battle grew increasingly tense, an indescribable sense of oppression filling the air. Zhang Hai stood steadily in front, his eyes calm and sharp, as if he had already seen through all the variables before him. Onoki's aura made almost everything around him heavy, and his deep eyes revealed an undisguised threat, like a ferocious beast waiting for its prey.