During a break in his training, Uchiha Ying Yue's thoughts drifted back to the Second Shinobi World War a few years earlier.
Back then, he had served as a frontline commander, leading the Konoha Ninja in fierce battles against the enemy and securing many important victories.
Many of Konoha's future powerhouses had also been born during that time and were beginning to grow up.
He thought of Hatake Sakumo's son, Hatake Kakashi.
They said the boy was exceptionally gifted, a genius at the Ninja Academy who had shown strength beyond his peers from a young age.
There were also many new-generation ninja gradually being born and growing up:
Ebisu, Shiranui Genma, Yuhi Kurenai, Sarutobi Asuma, the son of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi,
and that passionate, spirited boy, Might Guy, who would one day open the Gate of Death and nearly kick the world into an early finale with Night Guy.
Uchiha Ying Yue also paid special attention to the young Uchiha clan member Uchiha Obito. Though he had yet to show any particular talent, he was kindhearted and sincere toward others. Ying Yue had a vague sense that Obito's fate would be very important.
He also thought of Nohara Rin, the gentle yet strong girl of the future. She was classmates with Obito and Kakashi.
And there were those boys and girls who had only just begun their lives as ninja: Shizune, Mitaraishi Anko, Gekko Hayate, Kotetsu Hagane, Morino Ibiki... They would all play important roles in the Ninja World of the future, becoming a vital force in protecting Konoha.
Uchiha Ying Yue knew that these young ninja were Konoha's future.
And as Uchiha Clan Head, he bore the dual responsibility of guiding his clan and protecting the village.
Ying Yue had to make every preparation before any potential threats