This was the only request Hiruzen Sarutobi had made. They hoped to use the relationship between the two of them to preserve the village's balance.
Both Uchiha Yū and Nawaki had immense clan forces behind them.
Everyone present understood that the village had been founded jointly by two clans. Having the two assist Minato Namikaze now could more quickly ease the tensions between elite-clan ninja and civilian ninja, fostering a more harmonious relationship between both sides.
Uchiha Yū had no objections to this. No matter what they said, once that opportunity arrived, he would leave the village without hesitation.
The only regrettable part was that a Shadow Clone and its original body did not share memories. The one remaining in the village was a Shadow Clone and could not simply vanish, or there would be no way to explain it.
The plans they had made from the beginning were the same. As a Shadow Clone, Uchiha Yū understood that the original body's plan had succeeded. Next came the best opportunity for Akatsuki to expand on a grand scale. This attack had made everyone in the ninja world understand one thing: Akatsuki was capable of challenging the Five Great Ninja Villages. It would also draw true powerhouses into its ranks.
His gaze fell on Hiruzen Sarutobi, who unhurriedly took out a detailed file. It contained information on Akatsuki's members, along with a stack of the latest intelligence reports.
"He is Akatsuki's leader. At present, we know his name is Qi."
"His strength is terrifying. He has only shown his hand twice. First was his fist, which proves he is an extremely powerful taijutsu ninja. The other was his Fire Release. He can be called a Kage without weaknesses. As for the investigation into him, we will have to wait for ANBU's