Hatake Sakumo's face was solemn. Although Uchiha Yoruki was indeed very talented and even surpassed Nawaki, Sarutobi Ao, Hyuga Hiashi, and others, he did not think it was a good thing. He saw in Uchiha Yoruki the same unruly and undisciplined nature that characterized most members of the Uchiha clan. Now that they held the power of Konoha's security, they had become more arrogant. For the top leaders of Konoha, the existence of the Uchiha clan was also a threat. This threat had existed since the establishment of Konoha.
The Third Hokage could not be unaware of Sakumo's implication, but he did not show the same expression on his face. "I don't think so. Even if he was born in the Uchiha clan, he is still a part of Konoha. Seeing the excellence of the child, shouldn't we, as elders, be pleased?" the Third Hokage smiled.
"That's true, but," Sakumo began, but was interrupted by the Third Hokage.
"I know what you want to say. Uchiha Yoruki is proud, and even a little conceited, but from what I understand, his nature is not as stubborn as most Uchiha people." The Third Hokage, who was sitting on the office chair, stood up and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke from his mouth, saying, "Sakumo, as the Hokage, I don't want to abandon anyone in this village. The Uchiha clan once joined forces with the Senju clan to establish the village we live in. Shouldn't I be grateful to them?"
Hatake Sakumo had never thought of this. After careful consideration, he realized that although the Uchiha were arrogant, they were also an indispensable part of Konoha. "But that was the Uchiha in the past. Since Uchiha Madara left this village, everything has been different," Sakumo said, knowing the history of Konoha and the root of the current situation.
"But even Uchiha Madara once joined hands with the First Hokage. Konoha at that time was undoubtedly the most powerful period!" The eyes of the Third Hokage flashed with brilliance, and he was slightly moved.
Hatake Sakumo heard the Third Hokage's implication and then his eyes narrowed. "Do you mean to let the village's high-level officials and Uchiha return to the relationship at the beginning of Konoha's establishment?" he asked.
It must be said that the Third Hokage's idea was very bold. "Why not?" the Third Hokage said. "Since our ancestors could work together to establish the current Konoha, why can't we join hands to make Konoha truly strong?"
"Do you want to change this situation through the younger generation of Uchiha?" Sakumo asked. The Third Hokage's idea was very beautiful, but it was not easy to achieve, at least not in a short period of time.
The Third Hokage nodded and said, "Well, it's not just Uchiha Yoruki. Uchiha Mikoto is also very talented. More importantly, she is kindhearted and innocent, and her obsession with the clan is not that deep. And there is Uchiha Fugaku, whose thoughts and behaviors are different from those of other Uchiha clan members."
"Are you talking about the genius boy who joined the Konoha Guard at the age of eleven?" Sakumo asked. Uchiha Fugaku is the son of the current head of the Uchiha clan. He is very talented. When he was in the ninja school, he was the undisputed first.
"Yes, with these children, the relationship between the village and the Uchiha, and the future of Konoha, have hope," the Third Hokage smiled.
Seeing the smile on the Third Hokage's face, Hatake Sakumo also smiled and said, "I think you are referring to more than just these Uchiha children, right?"
How could he not understand? Even if these people were hope, communication was not something that the Third Hokage or he could do. Nawaki, who inherited the will of fire from the First Hokage, and Sarutobi Ao, the genius boy of the Sarutobi clan.
"And then," the Third Hokage continued, "What do you think of Minato Namikaze?" he asked with a faint smile.
Hatake Sakumo smiled bitterly and replied, "The reason why I didn't mention him just now is that I feel that I don't need to comment too much. Minato Namikaze is undoubtedly a true genius. Even in the history of Konoha, such a genius is unique."
"I didn't expect you to have such a high opinion of him," the Third Hokage paused for a moment, because the person who said this was Sakumo, the most dazzling genius in Konoha.
"This is not an exaggeration. Whether it is his talent in ninjutsu or his ability as a ninja, let alone a student at the ninja school, it is not what he should have at his age. Even now, as long as he has a certain amount of practical experience, I think he is enough to take on the position of captain of a team," Sakumo explained.
In Konoha Village, the number of jonin is limited, so the people who usually serve as captains of ninja teams are not only jonin but also some elite ninjas of the chunin level. And Minato Namikaze is undoubtedly at this level. He was able to lead several ninja school students who were not outstanding in strength to stay until the end of the Ninja Trial and was even able to use the combination of wind and fire jutsu, as well as a high-speed Body Flicker Jutsu that Sakumo had never seen before. All of this was beyond imagination.
"Haha, this kid is still as surprising as ever," the Third Hokage laughed. He had naturally heard from Sakumo about all of Minato's performances in the Ninja Trial over the past few days. And in the coming days, Minato would be responsible for the task of guarding Uzumaki Kushina.
"Senior Jiraiya can really teach such a disciple," the Third Hokage smiled. Minato was the disciple he had found for Jiraiya.
"So, do you think if it's him, is it possible to achieve what I just said and expected?" the Third Hokage asked with a smile.
Hearing this, Sakumo was silent for a while. Even he couldn't estimate the possibilities of this child, Namikaze Minato.
"He is a good friend of Uchiha Mikoto, and I heard that he has a pretty good relationship with Nawaki and Sarutobi Ao," the Third Hokage said.
The latter nodded and said, "Indeed, there is a trait in that child. Even his opponent finds it difficult to hate him."
Sakumo laughed but then said, "But he and Uchiha Yoruki are rivals, this..."
The Third Hokage was not surprised and laughed, "Rivals? That's the beginning of their becoming close friends. The bond between ninjas is hard to explain." The former First Hokage and Uchiha Madara were also friends.
Sakumo nodded. At this time, the Third Hokage looked at Hatake Sakumo and said, "However, to form this kind of bond, it is not just a matter for the two of them. There must be a bridge between them. That person, only you are suitable."
Sakumo heard this and exclaimed in surprise, "Me?"
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