Kokai listened to the boy, studying his reaction closely. "My goal," started Kota, "Isn't to become Hokage. Nor is my goal for the destruction of the Republic. My goal is to become the strongest Shinobi in the world and stop this war....and I'm going to see it through!" Kota smiled, very passionate about his dream.

Kokai again watched Kota, analyzing his answer. "You say you wish to become not stronger, but the strongest, and stop the war with the Shinobi Republic." '[i]Surprising,[/i]' Kokai thought to himself. [i]'Not what I would expect from an Uchiha.'[/i]

Pushing himself away from the tree, Kokai walked towards the center of the Training Ground. The breeze was calm and slow, but that would surely change soon. "Come, sit before me, Kota-kun. Before we start, I must ask if you have any questions." Kokai crossed his arms, and waited for what the boy would say.