What Uchiha Yu had asked for was the Konoha 12.
All twelve of them ranked among the best of their generation in both talent and combat strength.
Having them take part in more battles would presumably help them grow faster.
In any case, Uchiha Yu did not find this war nearly as intimidating as it appeared.
He had absolute confidence in his own strength. No matter how powerful his opponents were, he might still be able to put up a fight.
Uchiha Fugaku's expression shifted uncertainly.
Whether they could assign him the Konoha 12 still depended on the other clans' willingness.
If they refused, there was nothing to be done.
After all, these children could be considered Konoha's future. No one would agree to simply send them off to their deaths.
Sure enough, Akido Choza, the head of the Akimichi Clan, stood and said to Uchiha Yu, "Uchiha Yu, isn't that asking a little too much? They're just children. If they die on the battlefield, we'll have no one left to carry on after us."
Shikaku Nara and Inoichi Yamanaka, his fellow members of Ino-Shika-Cho, nodded as well.
Uchiha Yu folded his arms and looked at them. "Since they're ninja, they have to take part in the war. Plenty of talented ninja died in the previous Ninja World Wars, but did Konoha fall into decline because of that? Clearly not. You should feel reassured about leaving them in my hands."
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Hatake Kakashi took a deep breath, his brow relaxing.
"I think Uchiha Yu has a point. In a war, we can't make so many distinctions. Since they chose to become ninja, they have to shoulder a ninja's responsibilities! Even genin fresh out of the Ninja Academy are no exception!"
Shikaku Nara sighed. "Then it's