After Uchiha Yū finished speaking, he looked at the expressions of those around him. Minato Namikaze did not think the other man had done anything wrong, but when his gaze fell on Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third hesitated for a moment.
He still had some reservations about Minato's abilities. If Uchiha Yū were there to offer reminders, many problems could be avoided.
After all, Uchiha Yū's planning and execution within the village had already earned everyone's recognition. In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded lightly and said,
"I'll leave this matter to you. When the time comes, protect the village's interests—especially when dividing the spoils. Do not show even the slightest sign of weakness."
"Yes. We will not do anything that harms the village's interests."
Uchiha Yū nodded lightly. With those words from the Third Hokage, he could hint at a partnership with Minato Namikaze. Combined with Sunagakure, which was eager to side with them, they could restrain the remaining villages.
At that moment, Uchiha Yū was already prepared. He rose directly to his feet and left the Hokage's office with the other two.
Only Hiruzen Sarutobi remained, sitting quietly and smoking his pipe. His thoughts were not on the three of them. There was one concern he had not voiced: Akatsuki had risen as a terrorist organization, and he feared their ambitions extended beyond a single village. Konoha did not want to experience another Shinobi World War.
The first three wars had revealed an extremely awkward reality. Once a Shinobi World War broke out, Konoha would face one against four. The other villages all wanted to carve up Konoha's abundant land and population.
"What troubled times. I only hope these madmen understand that peace is the only path to development."
The three did not linger long on the streets. Akatsuki's planned