It wasn't that you didn't understand. You were just worried they wouldn't have a good life even if they came to Konoha, weren't you? Uchiha Yi kept the thought to himself.
It showed how little Mito Uzumaki trusted Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō. If Kushina Uzumaki were the only member of the Uzumaki Clan in Konoha, she would receive the best resources and protection.
But if many members of the Uzumaki Clan came, Kushina's importance would diminish. There was no telling what those two might do to the clan.
They might, for instance, try to bring Uzumaki blood into their own families. They did not dare lay a hand on the disbanded Senju Clan, but the Uzumaki Clan was another matter.
After all, the Uzumaki Clan was not part of Konoha. Its people had lost their home. They had once been allies, true, but that was before the clan lost its homeland.
"I'll study hard." If Mito Uzumaki intended to keep teaching him Sealing Jutsu, Uchiha Yi certainly would not refuse. It might even prove useful against the Ōtsutsuki Clan one day.
"Good. There are other things I'll advise you on as well. A Hokage is no ordinary Ninja," Mito Uzumaki added pointedly.
Uchiha Yi smiled. "Yes, I understand. I'll study hard."
"Oh, and take a look at those Wood Release Ninja when you have time. I've noticed something interesting lately." Mito Uzumaki seemed to remember something. "You know about the Wood Release Experiment Subjects, don't you?"
"Yes." Uchiha Yi nodded slightly. "They're only using water and earth Chakra. They're missing the most important power."
As Uchiha Yi spoke, a green sprout appeared in his hand. Mito Uzumaki's eyes widened in disbelief.
No one understood that power better than she did. It was Wood Release, and it was at least