While Hiruzen Sarutobi was rallying Konoha's major Families, Uchiha Yi had already left the village with Minato Namikaze and the others.
It was Minato's first time outside Konoha. Yi watched him throughout the journey and noticed that, unlike the others, he wasn't looking around at everything.
Minato handled himself well. Yi was sure he was curious about everything beyond the village, but he consciously maintained the discipline of an excellent Ninja in the field.
Then there was Nawaki behind them. He had left Konoha more than once, yet his conduct fell far short of Minato's. The gap was enormous.
No wonder so many people called Minato the most promising young Ninja.
Minato was usually gentle and friendly, like a bright, handsome young man. But on a mission, he acted every bit the professional Ninja.
During the future Nine-Tails' Attack, Minato could have survived. Yet for Konoha's sake, he had not only made Naruto the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but had also willingly given his life.
"You can relax a little for now." Yi sensed that Minato was still too tense and reminded him, "At least don't stay this wound up, Minato. You'll have trouble bringing out your full strength in a fight.
"Of course, Nawaki is far too relaxed."
Yi had great confidence in his sensory abilities. In the Shinobi World today, almost no one surpassed him in that regard.
And now the benefit of the Nine-Tails Chakra he had requested from Mito Uzumaki was becoming apparent.
That portion of Nine-Tails Chakra was small and might not help Yi much in battle, but it was enough to let him sense good and evil.
Yi could clearly sense a White Zetsu hiding nearby and track him down. That was what mattered most.
Besides Yi, Hyuga Rinka also had exceptional sensory abilities. With her