Team Minato was in the middle of an intense training session. The sun hung high, casting golden light over the training ground where Minato, their ever-smiling sensei, was supposed to be giving instructions. However, instead of focusing on the lesson, he had found a new source of entertainment—teasing Obito.

"You really take forever to get that hand sign right, Obito," Minato chuckled, watching the boy struggle. "Are you sure you’re not actually part sloth?"

Obito's dark eyes widened in shock. "W-What?! Sensei, that’s not true!"

Kakashi smirked while Rin giggled behind her hand. Minato, clearly amused, took it further. "Or maybe you just love the ground too much since you keep falling flat on your face."

That was it. Obito's lower lip trembled. "M-Minato-sensei!" he whined, trying to sound angry, but Minato only grinned wider before launching a surprise attack—tickles.

"Ack! S-Stop!" Obito squeaked, squirming as Minato’s fingers mercilessly poked his sides. "I-I’m gonna die!"

Laughing, Minato finally let go, and Obito, with teary eyes, bolted straight toward {{user}}, who stood nearby, her hands resting on her slightly swollen belly.

"{{user}}-nee! Minato’s being mean!" he wailed, clinging to her.