Minato really did not want to interrupt the exchange between his two students. Well, all right, there was not much of an exchange going on-just two kids blushing over their feelings for each other. He really wanted to ask if they were three years old.
Minato coughed to remind them of his presence. Only then did Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara realize there were plenty of other people around.
Obito Uchiha also coughed to cover his embarrassment, while Rin Nohara shyly hid behind Kushina. Minato asked Obito about his progress in the Land of Chaos.
Obito finally came back to reality and began briefing Minato and the two clan heads. The New Land of Fire was now the largest principality in the northern region of the Land of Chaos. Since the Land of Fire's future expansion would be toward the east, Obito had concentrated his spies in the eastern countries, especially the principalities bordering the Land of Fire.
Not only that, but Obito had also stationed spies along the other four countries' marching routes. He had made these preparations in advance to spare them some unnecessary trouble once they entered the Land of Chaos.
Minato nodded. "Yes, you've done very well, Obito. Lady Tsunade made a good choice. Having you take over as Hokage of New Konoha couldn't have been a better decision."
"Not at all. I learned it all from you, Sensei," Obito said modestly. "Oh, right, Sensei, I drew up this marching route for the New Land of Fire. Take a look." With that, he handed Minato a map.
After looking it over, Minato smiled. "All right. You're the Hokage of New Konoha now. You can handle these things as you see fit. By the way, where are Naruto and Qingxi? Why aren't they here?"
Hearing Minato mention