Oh, it isn't that. Only that fairness or otherwise, it'll be an argument used against me if they're actually unwilling to recruit help. I've seen others try; I've seen the looks of amusement from the guards as a result. I have reason to believe their offer isn't... sincere.

[But at Minato's other admission, curiosity sparks behind brown eyes.]

Not useless information if utilized in the right way. Children can provide an alternate perspective to a city; they pay attention to what the adults do not.

[Sounds a little like Sherlock Holmes, really.]

But maybe your questions should be a little more... specific, so as to receive answers with more specificity. [An in the midst of giving this advice, he realizes something.] We haven't met before now, have we? Sorry. My name is Connor. What's yours?