As Sen's words fell, all the shinobi looked at one another.
Their gazes briefly lingered on Sarutobi Hiruzen before swiftly shifting to Sen and the Uchiha Clan he represented.
For them, this was an extremely difficult choice.
The Third's actions had already made him unworthy of trust, yet Uchiha Sen's strategy—seemed far too aggressive!
Everyone felt a headache coming on, irritation filling their hearts. The war at the front lines was raging like fire; if they kept hesitating, their comrades would only suffer even greater casualties!
For a time, the crowd whispered and debated without end, yet no one could come up with a decision.
"May I share my thoughts?" A still-youthful voice came from within the crowd.
He stepped forward a few paces, and everyone's eyes immediately converged on him.
Sen was no exception. After examining him, he realized that it was Shikamaru's father—Nara Shikaku.
This future Hokage advisor was still just a child who had only recently set foot on the battlefield. Sen casually said, "Go ahead. I imagine most people here will be very interested in the Nara Clan's advice."
Sen understood at once, but did not expose him.
From the timing of the man's appearance, he knew that this person was definitely on his side.
After all, the village's current system was still headed by Sarutobi Hiruzen. Yet instead of seeking Hiruzen's opinion first, the other party had come directly to him.
The Nara Clan had always been intelligent. They would never make such a basic mistake as choosing the wrong side at a time like this.
Neither humble nor overbearing, Nara Shikaku asked, "Before that, I have a few questions I'd like to confirm with Lord Sen."
Sen said, "You remain neither humble nor overbearing even before me. Interesting. Ask."
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