He considered for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Actually, to be honest."
"I also acted on a whim and have no other intentions."
"Because I'm confident I can handle the Hokage and don't need anyone else's help."
"But I also know that if I don't give a good reason, Minato-Big Brother, you'll definitely suspect me of having ulterior motives."
"So I thought about it and came up with a few reasons."
"First, Minato-Big Brother, your character is worthy of my trust and respect."
"Perhaps to enemies, you are the Yellow Flash, but to Konoha, you are more like a small sun."
"The second point is absolute confidence."
"Even if I'm competing, I'll walk the open and righteous path, and all my schemes will be overt strategies. I disdain playing with covert plots and tricks."
"This is actually why the Hokage has failed to win several times."
"Because I speak the truth, and I use overt and grand strategies. Even if you know about them beforehand, you can't avoid them."
"Since that's the case, what do I have to fear?"
"On the contrary, the Hokage, he should be more afraid, shouldn't he?"
"The Sarutobi Clan has over four thousand ninja, how many have truly been seen on the battlefield?"
"A gentleman is open and at ease; a petty man is constantly worried."
"Since I'm walking the righteous path, then I'm not afraid to speak."
Uchiha Jin had a frank expression.
Just as he said, he walked the grand and righteous path, so what was there that he couldn't tell others?
On the other hand, Minato.
Before Jin spoke, he hadn't noticed, but now that he heard Jin say it, he instantly realized.
He had been to the Sarutobi Clan Grounds many times and was naturally surprised by the Sarutobi Clan's prosperity.
That was all.
But with Uchiha Jin's reminder, he naturally reacted instantly.
That's right!
Since the Sarutobi Clan had so many ninja, why were Sarutobi Clan ninja rarely seen on the battlefield?
The few times they were seen, they were basically administrators.
He was, once again, bewildered.
Were the things he insisted on truly correct?
For the future, he felt confused for the first time.
Especially, his master, Jiraiya.
Were the things Uchiha Jin said true?
He was very familiar with Konoha's Sannin.
After all, his master was Jiraiya, so he actually knew Tsunade and Orochimaru quite well.
It seemed they rarely appeared unless there was something to do.
They also didn't show up during this Third Shinobi World War.
This... Namikaze Minato fell into deep thought.
He was not stupid.
On the contrary, he was very good at making connections.
Even if Uchiha Jin didn't say much and only just started, he thought of Nawaki Senju, Kato Dan... but wait.
He couldn't think any further.
After shaking his head helplessly, Namikaze Minato could only speak.
"This, forget it!"
"I won't get involved in the Uchiha and the higher-ups' affairs."
"I'll remain neutral; you all can play among yourselves."
Yes.
He felt that if he continued, his entire worldview would shatter.
He had always been uninterested in these power struggles and conspiracies.
Knowing that Uchiha Jin didn't intend to overthrow Konoha was enough for him.
--- Requesting fresh flowers --- He truly didn't want to get involved in anything else.
But, unfortunately.
Since the conversation had come this far, how could Uchiha Jin give up?
Even if he couldn't win over Namikaze Minato, he had to keep him neutral, and ideally, pull Jiraiya into neutrality as well.
As long as this could be achieved, it would be equivalent to crippling Sarutobi Hiruzen!
After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again.
"Actually, there's one more point."
"And it's the most crucial point: I predict that Minato-Big Brother, you will be the Fourth Hokage in the future."
"Telling you all this is also to put your mind at ease."
"If you ascend to power in the future, do not be hostile towards the Uchiha!"
Yes.
He played his trump card.
Seizing every opportunity, slinging mud.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was familiar with it, and Uchiha Jin was even more familiar!
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He didn't believe Namikaze Minato could resist.
And indeed, that was the case.
As soon as he spoke those words, Namikaze Minato couldn't help but shake his head.
"Jin-kun, let's stop there."
"Although I do want to become Hokage, I don't believe I have the qualifications."
"The most likely candidate is still Orochimaru-grown ups!"
Namikaze Minato said with emotion.
Yes.
At this stage, there were already rumors in the village about electing the Fourth Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had indeed not handled this Third Shinobi World War well.
It was likely that Konoha's Sannin's absence was also a way to pressure Sarutobi Hiruzen to step down.
But, similarly.
Although Namikaze Minato had aspirations, he truly didn't believe he could succeed.
However.
Uchiha Jin, on the other hand, directly shook his head.
"No, Minato-Big Brother, you're wrong."
"Orochimaru has no chance; he will never become Hokage."
"Don't believe me? Shall we make a bet?"
"If I win, then in the future, when the Uchiha and Sarutobi clash, you only need to remain neutral."
He was utterly confident.
After all, holding the script, it was truly difficult for him to lose.