Even on his wedding day, Hatake Sakumo had not shown so much as a smile to the crowd. That was precisely why Utatane Koharu thought so poorly of him. Mitokado Homura greatly agreed with her and continued, "His edge is simply too sharp. He has been called an invincible existence by all four nations, but he is still only a sharp weapon. If Monkey truly wants to forge him into a Hokage, it will be difficult!"
"Whether Jiraiya or Orochimaru, neither could claim certain victory over Sakumo. Sakumo's strength lies in his fearlessness; his heart is as sharp as his blade. Once drawn, it can sweep across the world; once sheathed, it vanishes among the masses! He is a child who understands restraint, and that is exactly why I believe he would be an excellent choice! You merely subjectively see him as a sharp blade, but have you truly seen how this child lives after that blade has been sheathed!?" Mingye's view differed from theirs, and he refuted them. Utatane Koharu frowned slightly. At times, she indeed judged things too subjectively as right or wrong. If things were truly as Mingye said, then this child before them, getting married today, was indeed an exceptional prospect.
After pondering for a long time, Mitokado Homura nodded heavily. Mingye's words had exposed the source of both his and Utatane Koharu's misgivings. They recalled every detail of Hatake Sakumo's actions: after succeeding in his missions, he kept a low profile and never boasted. Such a person was indeed an excellent prospect. Being powerful and invincible was not the standard by which people judged a Kage. Only those inwardly restrained powerhouses could lead Konoha to continued glory without failure.
"You see things more clearly than I do! I am not your equal!"
Mitokado Homura was