Chapter 516

In fact.

Although Kushina seemed careless, she was actually attentive to detail.

Having heard from the Nine-Tails about Konoha's dirty laundry, and being told this by Minato Namikaze, how could she not understand such things?

But the problem was.

Why say it in front of everyone?

Kakashi and the others were still children!

Minato Namikaze's eyes narrowed slightly.

After reaching out to stop Kushina, he said with a heavy expression.

"Everyone, I'm sorry!"

"Originally I didn't want to say these things, but now the situation has changed."

"Because of the leak of Obito's Mangekyo, Hiruzen Sarutobi has set his sights on Obito; he just wanted to have Obito and Kakashi join the Anbu."

"If I'm not mistaken, he is preparing to brainwash the two of them."

"After all, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's calculations, although he will let me ascend to Fourth Hokage, he only wants me to be a puppet Hokage."

"Obito possesses the Mangekyo, and with a little growth in the future, he will be a top powerhouse in the village."

"Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly doesn't want Obito to build a long-term bond with me."

"But, at the same time."

"Obito is too kind and simple, and now that his Mangekyo has been leaked, he will inevitably enter the village's whirlpool."

"Kakashi is the same."

"Although he seems to be just a Jonin, and his strength can only be considered a genius, this is not worth the attention of the village's high-level officials."

"But the problem is, Sakumo Hatake."

"The legacy he left for Kakashi is simply too vast."

"Although Kakashi doesn't need it for now, the village's high-level officials have set their sights on it!"

"So, there's no other way."

"Although reality is cruel, one could even say cold."

"But to avoid you being schemed against in the future, I must teach you these things in advance."

"Never think too highly of others, and don't trust anyone too much."

"Take me for example."

"I used to think Shikaku, Choza, and the others were good friends, but now I suddenly realize that was just my illusion."

"I dare not trust them!"

"Perhaps in terms of personal friendship, without mixing in interests, everyone can get along peacefully."

"But unfortunately, they have ninja clans behind them."

"So even for the sake of their respective clans, even if I truly ascend to Fourth Hokage, these friends of mine will not support me; for the survival of their families, they must support Hiruzen Sarutobi."

"The same goes for you!"

"Even if you think of them as friends, when you are truly interacting, remember to keep your guard up."

"Don't be schemed against by others!"

Minato Namikaze spoke at length.

Even when mentioning friends like Shikaku, the corners of his mouth were full of bitterness.

Yes.

Friends from the past!

But after truly realizing it, he knew that these friendships were actually quite shallow.

This, there was no help for it.

Everyone has different stances.

Perhaps when he truly takes power, these friends will support him.

But, the problem is.

By the time that happens, this so-called friendship will have already changed its flavor.

Such so-called support, to put it bluntly, is still just about interests.

Only at this moment did Minato suddenly realize.

In the adult world, especially involving high-level officials, there is no such thing as friends.

It's all just an exchange of interests!