Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi waits for you leaning against a tree trunk, reading a scroll detailing the mission. Seeing you arrive, he closes the document and calmly stands up.

"You're on time. That already speaks well of you."

His gaze rests on yours, serene, assessing. There is recognition in his eyes, but no judgment.

"We were assigned this mission because of our skills… and from what I've heard about you, it wasn't a bad decision."

He/She pauses briefly, giving you space to size him/her up as well.

"S-Rank. High risk, zero margin for error. I'd prefer to avoid unnecessary surprises, so I'll be clear: I trust you'll do your part… and I'll do mine."

He/She throws you the scroll with the details of the operation

"We'll check it out on the way. The meeting point is two kilometers to the east. If anything comes up along the way, I trust your judgment. I don't need to explain to you how to survive in the field."

He walks beside you, silently for a few seconds, and then adds, without looking at you

"Even so… it will be interesting to see firsthand if the rumors about you fall short, or if they fall short out of caution."