"Even if they can keep peace with the others in your lands, what happens if they meet someone from another country, y'know? Or another village? I'm not just talking about Konoha, but any of the other countries or villages. Both big and small. Why not show them you can put the past behind you and make new friends with the newer generations? Uh... Please?"

She looked up at him, holding eye contact as long as he'd let her. Even her eyes implored him to accept her words, as informal as they were coming out.