"I know him, I crossed paths with him a couple of times during the last war," Akamichi grunted. "He's a normal guy, without the excessive arrogance of most Sharingan users. He's good at his job, and he's strong — it's not for nothing that they say the Uchiha grow up in war."
"It's for the best. Maybe now the Uchiha will calm down about their clan being squeezed out of all positions of power in the village," Yamanaka twisted his face.
"I took that into account when I agreed to their proposal," Shenesu leaned back on the sofa and glanced at his comrades. "We're lucky that Hizashi-kun isn't busy with political maneuvers due to the changes in the clan, otherwise it could have been awkward if he didn't agree with our decision."
"Hizashi-kun will be dealing with the consequences of Hyuga's change of power for a long time," Inoda shook his head, twirling an empty alcohol cup in his hands, "We'll be lucky if everything settles down before the war.
"He should be able to handle it — he's a smart guy," Chouji shrugged his powerful shoulders, "But let's get back to the reason we're here, shall we?
"Indeed," agreed the burly blond, "who should we send with the embassy to Sunagakure, but Sato?
"How problematic and untimely all these events in Suna are," Nara sighed, rubbing his forehead, "we definitely won't go ourselves, because we need to keep our finger on the pulse here,
but sending the heirs is quite possible, especially since it's a completely peaceful diplomatic visit led by Orochimaru-san, and the chances of an attack are minimal.
"Do you think they can handle it?" Yamanaka raised an eyebrow questioningly. "After all, they've never represented their clans at this level before."
"I'll write instructions so they don't get confused," the lazy man dismissed the idea. "Besides, when I was their age, I was fully involved in clan affairs, so it's time for them to put their knowledge into practice — who knows what will happen in war?"
"But we should at least add one elder to the entourage so that there is someone to consult with," Akamichi added seriously. "It will be an extra safeguard in case of unexpected events."
Thanks to the presence of first-degree iryonin, all the elderly shinobi and kunoichi of the three clans were in excellent physical shape, despite their appearance, and could very unpleasantly surprise an enemy who did not expect much agility from "old wrecks" whose fighting power should have long since declined.
"I would have sent Ryo-kun for the same reasons, just to be on the safe side," sighed Nara, "but unfortunately, he hasn't returned from his current mission yet, so we'll have to take a couple of last chance scrolls from Saya.
"I'll add one of my own," Inoda nodded in agreement.
"By the way, good thing you reminded me — reserve a couple for me when he gets back," Akamichi piped up, "I had to give the last one from the vault to the team that went on an S-rank mission last week.
"I'll do it, and I can give you one from my untouchable stash.
"That'll be a big help, Shenesu," the big man patted him on the shoulder.
"We're doing you a favor, but don't forget to slip some cash to your nephew."
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