Inside the tent.
Shikaku Nara watched the almost absurdly young Yan Uchiha before him, his expression fairly calm.
Mimura Hamaki, beside him, was another matter. His expression had turned decidedly strange.
Whether there was a war or not, he was the commander here on the Front Lines.
Barring any surprises, he would hold this position until he retired five years later.
He did not ask much about news from the village.
He genuinely had no idea who Yan Uchiha was.
That made it all the harder to understand.
How could a green kid like this be sitting here discussing tactics?
Minato Namikaze was young and had not yet noticed the odd look on the old man's face.
Shikaku Nara was different.
He caught on to what Mimura Hamaki was thinking at a glance and immediately smiled.
"Jin, I truly never expected this."
"The last time we met, you were still a genin."
"In such a short time, you've not only awakened the Mangekyo and become a jonin, but also become the Uchiha clan head and taken the position of Head of the Military Police Force."
"Talent like yours really leaves a man speechless."
It sounded like admiration.
In reality, he was sending Mimura Hamaki a message.
Do not dismiss him just because he is young.
Konoha could not afford any turmoil right now.
If any more friction arose among the leadership at this critical moment, it would only make things worse on the Front Lines.
Minato Namikaze froze for a second.
Weren't they discussing their strategy? How had the conversation turned to this?
Fortunately, he was no fool.
One glance at Mimura Hamaki's eyes, and he understood immediately.
"That's right."
"Hamaki, don't underestimate Jin. He's the strongest fighter in the Uchiha."
Now Mimura Hamaki was truly stunned.
He had never