Under Izuna's strict supervision, Shingetsu and Sasuke finally finished the food in front of them properly.
"Can you keep going now?"
Pushing away his spotless bowl, Sasuke looked urgently at Shingetsu, who was nibbling on some fruit after dinner. He wanted to snatch it straight out of her mouth.
We're discussing something as important as reform. Take this seriously!
"What exactly should we do next?"
"Hmm... actually, you and Master were right about one thing."
Shingetsu finally put down the fruit she had gnawed almost to pieces. She chewed a couple of times and swallowed, looking like a hamster.
"We can't expect the shinobi villages to reform themselves."
"At this point, we have to use forceful measures."
Sasuke pressed his lips together thoughtfully. Edo Madara, who had been listening all along, chimed in:
"I see. So war is the only-"
"Stop thinking war is the answer to everything! That's a last resort!"
Shingetsu slapped her forehead in exasperation and sighed.
"You're far too cavalier about war and human lives. That's one of the reasons wars keep breaking out."
"..."
After Shingetsu's scolding, neither of them spoke, but the confusion on their faces was plain to see-
If we don't solve this through war, what are we supposed to do?
Shingetsu was in no hurry to answer. Next, she intended to show them through action.
"Has everyone had enough to eat?"
Shingetsu finished the rest of her fruit in a few bites, sweeping her gaze over everyone present. Suigetsu and Karin, who were still eating, immediately stuffed all their remaining food into their mouths.
"Next, we're putting this into practice."
With her hands on her hips, Shingetsu naturally took charge. Everyone's eyes settled on her, waiting for her next instructions.
"The secret to politics is making as many friends as possible."