Under Mokgetsu's initiative, the Uchiha ninjas selected for the Police Squad were arranged into teams.
Jonin-level Uchiha were mostly assigned as captains to various squads, while Chunin-level Uchiha mostly served as team members.
However, there was a small incident in which Obito, who was not a member of the Police Squad, also wanted to participate, and expressed interest in being a captain in other squads, claiming that he wanted to develop his abilities to become Hokage.
Mokgetsu believed that Obito primarily wanted to enjoy the short-lived thrill of being a captain, especially since Kakashi had overshadowed him for so long.
Mokgetsu did not refuse and assigned Obito to a three-member squad that temporarily lacked a captain.
"Finally, it's my turn to be a captain. This time I'll definitely make achievements, let Kakashi know my capabilities, and show Rin my progress," Obito expressed with excitement on his way to the training grounds.
Although it's just a small Jonin squad captain role with the authority to command only three team members, for Obito, it's a major step forward in his life and a firm step towards his Hokage ambitions.
His three team members are currently Chunin. Perhaps when he becomes a candidate for Hokage, he'll hold three Jonin votes.
"Obito-senpai, it's been a while." Hagane Kotetsu spotted a familiar silhouette and enthusiastically chased after it to greet.
Among the seniors at the Ninja Academy, aside from his big brother Ebisu, Hagane Kotetsu admired Obito and Might Guy the most.
The year he entered the Ninja Academy was the same year Obito transformed from the tail-end into a genius ninja.
And after graduating from the Ninja Academy, Obito became increasingly impressive, rising to Jonin at just ten years old and later achieving second place in the Youth Martial Arts Tournament.
"Kotetsu, long time no see," Obito greeted with a smile.
"Obito-senpai, are you going to train at the nearby training grounds today?" Hagane Kotetsu asked, jogging to Obito's side.
"More or less." Obito nodded.
Before the two could chat too much, a voice soon caught their attention.
"Kotetsu, Obito-senpai?" Kamizuki Izumo asked uncertainly.
"Good morning, Izumo. It's Obito-senpai. He's training here today," Hagane Kotetsu turned around to explain.
Kamizuki Izumo displayed a look of realization and enthusiastically greeted Obito.
"Obito-senpai, at Teacher Mokgetsu's inauguration ceremony, were you observing from the Hokage Building? I think I didn't see you from below." Kamizuki Izumo asked curiously.
"Yes, I was up there, but the position wasn't good; I was in the last row," Obito replied.
Kamizuki Izumo and Hagane Kotetsu both showed expressions of envy, as they were squeezing on the ground below.
"True to Obito-senpai's status, even our teacher Ishizaka Yoshio couldn't observe from the Hokage Building," Hagane Kotetsu sighed.
Ishizaka Yoshio was their Jonin guiding teacher.
"Indeed." Kamizuki Izumo nodded with envy.
"Speaking of Teacher Yoshio, it's uncertain when his injury will heal. Hopefully, he recovers soon."
Talking about their guiding teacher brought a sigh from Kamizuki Izumo.
Despite lacking Mokgetsu's powerful abilities or unique teaching skills, Ishizaka Yoshio truly cared for them. During the last mission, if Ishizaka Yoshio hadn't protected them wholeheartedly, someone among them might have died.
"Why the sighing so early in the morning?"
Anko quickly ran over, recognizing the familiar backs and hearing the sighs, patting Kamizuki Izumo on the shoulder.
"Obito-senpai, good morning!"
Approaching them, Anko then recognized Obito, and greeted him with a grin.
Obito responded with a smile.
"What could it be about, if not Teacher Yoshio's situation?" Hagane Kotetsu said.
"If there's no mission today, let's visit Teacher Yoshio together after afternoon training,"
Kamizuki Izumo and Anko both nodded.
After all, Ishizaka Yoshio ended up heavily injured while trying to protect them.
"Generally, a substitute captain on the first day will familiarize themselves with the team before heading out on missions," Kamizuki Izumo analyzed.
After all, when ninjas go on missions, they don't work alone. A team with good coordination has vastly different combat power compared to an uncoordinated one.
"Who cares if it's normal or abnormal; it's just a temporary substitute captain. If he cooperates, then we proceed as usual until Teacher Yoshio returns; otherwise, we'll show him our strength," Anko proudly stated.
They are elite Chunin, and with their coordinated teamwork, even an ordinary Jonin might struggle against them.
"Yes, let's show him the power of Mokgetsu Squad's trident." Hagane Kotetsu punched the air with determination.
"We don't necessarily have to confront him directly," Kamizuki Izumo suggested another idea.
Hagane Kotetsu showed interest, asking: "Izumo, what's your plan?"
"Direct confrontation isn't ideal if it reaches Teacher Mokgetsu; if he doesn't mesh with us, we can act passive-aggressively, pretend to follow orders but subtly resist, making him retreat in frustration," said Kamizuki Izumo eagerly.
"That's a point, you've got it Izumo," Hagane Kotetsu agreed.
Since Mokgetsu is the current Hokage, if the substitute Jonin captain complains to Mokgetsu about their behavior, it might affect their impression as outstanding students in Mokgetsu's eyes.
"How do you act passive-aggressively? How do you pretend to follow orders but subtly resist?" Obito asked curiously.
"It's not difficult. On the first day, we pretend to observe his background, use any information he provides to verify and uncover more details, then use this information to mock him," elaborated Kamizuki Izumo with enthusiasm.