The banquet was stifling. Though both sides wore smiling faces, they could sense each other's concerns. Hyuga Reiko and Jiraiya, caught in the middle, could only keep urging everyone to drink, hoping to somehow carry the banquet through normally.
Even Nawaki, who was usually so carefree, could tell something was wrong. He had wanted to say a few more words, but Hyuga Reiko stepped on the top of his foot. Nawaki, who had been about to complain, immediately grimaced in pain.
Seeing that the banquet could no longer continue, Minato Namikaze set down his sake cup. His grave expression made it clear that he was not joking as he revealed why he had invited Uchiha Yū here.
"Yū, recently, I've received quite a bit of intelligence concerning you."
Minato Namikaze took a letter from his clothes and placed it on the table. Choosing this moment to press the matter, he also hoped to rely on their former friendship and keep his old companion from taking the wrong path.
Even if Uchiha Yū wanted a certain degree of authority, Minato Namikaze could hand over part of the ANBU's command to him.
"If it's only power you want, I can give you part of the ANBU's command. I know about the excessive things Hiruzen Sarutobi did to you, so I can understand the troubles you've been carrying during this time."
He had made his position clear. Everyone present showed different reactions to Minato Namikaze's concession.
Nawaki did not understand the filth and danger of politics. He simply could not understand why a former friend had become so unfamiliar.
Reiko, who knew the truth, could vaguely guess that Uchiha Yū was preparing to leave the village. Naturally, she would not reveal it. According to the plan they had agreed upon, she and Uchiha