In the squad as it stood, Minato Namikaze was still the weakest. But his talent and rate of improvement were plain to see. None of them doubted he would grow strong. In fact, when it came to seeing the bigger picture and analyzing tactics, only Uchiha Yi surpassed him.
If Minato had been a little stronger, Yi wouldn't have minded letting him lead the squad someday.
Then again, Minato probably wasn't particularly suited to leading a team either. In that respect, he was much like Yi.
Yi had become too powerful. He could take on everyone alone, cut them down with Susanoo, and have little need for teammates.
Minato, meanwhile, was bound to follow the path of the Flying Thunder God Technique. To make full use of its mobility, he was destined to fight alone.
He might not become the strongest, but he would certainly be among the most dangerous.
Uchiha Mikoto, Nawaki, and Hyuga Rinka, on the other hand, were best suited to fighting together. Their Battle Experience was growing rapidly, Yi was there to guide them, and their bodies were beginning to mature. All four were improving quickly.
They were already as strong as ordinary Jonin. In any village, Jonin were an exceptionally valuable resource.
Given their talent, Yi was confident he could train them into Elite Jōnin within five years, perhaps even three. Minato was another matter. He needed to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique first, and he still had plenty of groundwork to cover. After all, he was only eleven.
Among Ninja his age, Minato was undoubtedly one of the best. Apart from Yi, it would be hard to find anyone under twelve who could beat him.
Even Kushina Uzumaki might not be stronger than Minato now. Their growth on the battlefield was something she