"Isn't it a bit exaggerated to mobilize the Fifth Hokage as well? Based on our calculations, Sasuke should have gone over too. With him and Naruto joining forces, there probably isn't anyone in the Five Great Nations capable of standing against them, right?"
Shikamaru was surprised.
As someone from the same generation, he was hailed as unrivaled in intellect and knew full well just how powerful Sasuke and Naruto were after being groomed by the Hokage.
When the two joined forces, it was far more than a simple one-plus-one increase in strength.
Moreover, as an advisor to Konoha, Shikamaru knew that the two of them had quite a few trump cards.
Otherwise, they would not have become renowned throughout the ninja world.
"Shikamaru, better safe than sorry. If it's one of those things from the rumors, that won't be good for Konoha at its current stage," Asuma reiterated.
"Besides, sending the Fifth over is only a precaution. It doesn't necessarily mean he'll actually need to make a move."
"Asuma-sensei is right. It's better to be cautious. Besides, if this uninvited guest learns that Konoha doesn't just have Second Pillar and the Seventh Hokage stationed here, but even the Fifth Hokage is present, I wonder what expression he'll make when he sees it for himself. Will he regret coming here to cause trouble?" Shikamaru said in agreement.
By the end, a trace of eagerness appeared in his eyes.
This was the confidence Konoha had accumulated through generations of Hokage.
Not only did the current Seventh Hokage hold up the ceiling, but the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Hokage were all still alive.
That was the true reason Konoha could vaguely be considered the foremost among the Five Great Nations.
Of course, if they knew that Hatake Kakashi, should he truly arrive at