Complicated Feelings
This was because Fugaku was incredibly serious, whether it came to his character, strength, or work ethic.
Minato Namikaze greatly admired people like him, but there weren't many outstanding ninja like that in Konoha.
Most ninja excelled only in combat and were lacking in other abilities.
"Good. Fugaku, you can head back now. The Uchiha Clan is Konoha's sturdy shield. I trust you all very much."
Fugaku could tell Minato wasn't just saying that. He meant it.
"Understood, Lord Hokage. You can rest assured. If war really breaks out, the Uchiha Clan will be on the front lines!"
After chatting with Fugaku, Minato felt much more at ease. They also discussed asking for reinforcements. As long as they could bring in help, everything would be fine.
"We should send someone to the Otherworld to ask for help first, just in case something unexpected happens."
Minato was still rather worried about this. If the Three-Nation Allied Forces attacked Konoha, the village would pay a heavy price.
"Never mind. I'll go myself. It'll be more formal that way. Fugaku, head back first. I'll set off right now."
Fugaku Uchiha nodded. "Please hurry back, Lord Hokage. Konoha still needs you to take charge."
Minato nodded. "I know."
The next second, Minato vanished without a trace. When he reappeared, he was already standing in front of the Portal.
With the possibility of war looming, there weren't many people around the Portal anymore.
Only a few residents of Otherworld Konoha were getting ready to return.
What moved Minato was that none of the Otherworld's ninja had chosen to leave. Instead, they were preparing to lend Konoha a hand.
The feeling that the two villages were united as one warmed Minato's heart.
Ten minutes later, Minato arrived in the Torifu Realm.
He had already