Pre-Battle Preparations

Even disregarding Uchiha Yue's understanding of the original plot, ever since he met Uchiha Yue Minato Namikaze, he had always felt that Minato Namikaze Uchiha Yue someone capable of great things. It wasn't like in the story where he could sense a domineering aura emanating from Minato Namikaze Uchiha Yue; rather, it was because Minato Namikaze's magnanimity was something ordinary ninjas couldn't possess.

Even now, facing the threat of the Sunagakure ninjas, Minato Namikaze remains calm and composed. Even though he is surrounded by a Minato Namikaze group, Minato Namikaze feels confident that he can still turn the tide of the battle and defeat the approaching Sunagakure ninjas. This is one of the manifestations of Minato Namikaze's magnanimity.

However, although Minato Namikaze displayed composure under pressure, Uchiha Yue, a close friend of Minato Namikaze's, was still somewhat worried about Minato Namikaze. It's important to know that in the original story, the Third Shinobi World War was arguably the most devastating shinobi war, with the number of casualties exceeding that of the First and Second Shinobi World War by several times.

Therefore, after Minato Namikaze demonstrated the magnanimity expected of the future Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Yue, a close friend of Minato Namikaze, prepared to devise a plan for him. After a few seconds of consideration, Uchiha Yue to Minato Namikaze, "Minato- kun, I know you have a certain confidence that you can lead this ragtag Minato Namikaze force and devise a good strategy to deal with the invading Sunagakure ninjas."

"But..."

"There's something I must remind you, Minato- kun."

"This attack by the Sunagakure ninjas is different from the attacks by the Sunagakure ninjas in the previous two ninja wars."

"If the Sunagakure ninjas attacked our Land of Fire Konoha in the previous two Shinobi World Wars simply to obtain more resources for warfare, then this time the Sunagakure ninjas are attacking solely to ease tensions within the village. Therefore, those damned Sunagakure ninjas are very likely to risk their lives to invade our Land of Fire's borders. As the highest-ranking commander on our Land of Fire's borders, the pressure you will face is undoubtedly immense."

Uchiha Yue paused slightly, then continued speaking to Minato Namikaze, "Therefore, I feel that if possible, you still need to recruit more elite ninjas to fight against the upcoming attack from the Sunagakure. As for the source of the elite ninjas you need to recruit, I have already thought of it for you, but I don't know if you are willing to follow my method."

"Yes, Yue-kun, thank you for thinking of me."

When Uchiha Yue arrived, Minato Namikaze smiled and nodded at him, saying, "Actually, I know that the Sunagakure Uchiha Yue time is definitely much larger than before, and the pressure on me guarding the border of our Land of Fire is also higher than that of the other border officers guarding this place. Tsuki-kun, we're old friends, so if you have anything to say, just say it. After you've finished, I'll consider whether to act according to your method."

"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point."

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Uchiha Yue raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Right now, Minato- kun, your position in the village is actually quite awkward, which makes many clans unwilling to place their hopes on you. However, Minato- kun, you also have many strengths, strengths that Lord Jiraiya, Lord Orochimaru, and my master could never possess."

"That advantage is that you're young!"

With that, Uchiha Yue slowly walked up to Minato Namikaze, patted the shoulder of Minato Namikaze, who was about a head taller than him, and said, "Minato- kun, you must know that the future belongs to us young people. I may say something taboo, but the future Uchiha Clan will definitely be led by me Uchiha Yue, not by the current Uchiha Clan leader Uchiha Fugaku. Look at our village's Nara Clan, Yamanaka Clan, Akimichi Clan, and also the Hatake Clan and Sarutobi Clan. See how the younger generation of these guys has already grown up?"

"So, if I'm not mistaken, the Yamanaka Clan will be led by Mr. Inoichi, the Akimichi Clan Choza Mr. Inoichi, and the Nara Clan by Shikaku. And so on. Minato- kun, you currently have pretty good relationships with the pillars of each clan. Since you have such an advantage, why not make good use of it?"

At this point, Uchiha Yue, seeing Minato Namikaze narrowing his eyes in consideration, added fuel to the fire, a faint smile playing on his lips, and devised a plan for Minato Namikaze: "Minato- kun, if you intend to build up your chances of becoming Hokage here, I, Uchiha Yue, am willing to lend you a hand. Once I return to Konoha, I will have Fugaku- kun send an entire elite Uchiha Clan force to assist you, and I will also explain the implications to Hizashi- san, persuading him to send an elite Hyuga Clan force to help you."

"As for the elite squads of other clans, whether you can get them to send some, Minato- kun, that depends on your connections in Konoha!"

"Furthermore, as a commander stationed at the border, he has a representative in the village, and that is Kushina."

"Minato- kun, you absolutely mustn't forget that!"

"Moon Lord, thank you so much!"

As soon as Uchiha Yue finished speaking, Minato Namikaze suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

It was thanks to Uchiha Yue's Minato Namikaze that Minato Namikaze realized his influence in Konoha was actually quite significant. Just like Uchiha Yue, although it seems that the Sannin have the greatest influence in Konoha, the most powerful force in the Konoha is actually the new generation.

Moreover, just as Uchiha Yue had enlightened Minato Namikaze had already foreseen that the Third Shinobi World War would likely be a stage for him and the new generation of Konoha's elite to shine. Immediately after thanking Uchiha Yue Minato Namikaze, Minato Namikaze turned his gaze to him and said, "Tsuki-kun, now that you've pointed me in the right direction, if I, Uchiha Yue Hokage Minato Namikaze."

"Now, I'll inform Kushina and ask her to contact Inoichi, Shikaku, and Choza for me."

"Moon Lord, I'm ready to begin preparations for battle right now!"

"When those damned Sunagakure ninjas invade, I, Minato Namikaze, will show them the might of Konoha!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yue, who was standing in front of Minato Namikaze, nodded emphatically and said, "If that's the case..."

"Then there's no time to lose, Minato- kun. I'll return to the village tomorrow and assemble a truly elite team for you!"

"Certainly..."

Then, Uchiha Yue paused again, then leaned close to Minato Namikaze's ear and whispered:

"Minato- kun, remember to always leave yourself a way out!"