Nara Shikaku was, after all, a formidable figure with an IQ exceeding 190 according to official data.
Having grown up with Yamanaka Kei since childhood, he understood the meaning of Balanced Offense and Defense with just a little thought.
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But... Danzo?
This was truly explosive news that shook his worldview!
His face wore an extremely strange expression.
Nara Shikaku brushed the goosebumps off his arm and winked at Yamanaka Inoichi beside him.
Having cooperated for many years, Yamanaka Inoichi, who already had an excellent understanding with him, immediately used the Mind Transmission Body Technique to connect their minds.
Nara Shikaku's voice then echoed in everyone's hearts.
"The number of ninjas in Konoha now exceeds its carrying capacity, and the ninja clan forces in various departments are also deeply entrenched..."
Yamanaka Kei frowned as he listened to Nara Shikaku's analysis.
In general, the high-level positions in Konoha were already overcrowded.
In order to mobilize Konoha's strength to the greatest extent and actively respond to the upcoming war, the Third Hokage would not easily break the current balance.
This was also why he and Namikaze Minato were allowed to attend high-level meetings, but had never been granted real power.
Once Konoha went to war.
As part of the normal ninja team sequence, he would inevitably be sent to the battlefield as a frontline blade under command.
With his strength, he could certainly stand out in the war, just like Namikaze Minato in the original story, and rapidly advance in status and position.
But his identity as a member of the Yamanaka Clan was destined to limit him.
His ceiling was far lower than that of Minato, a commoner genius with a clean background!
Moreover, strength was both a blessing and a curse.
The Konoha high-ups were well aware that his strength had surpassed Jiraiya, and many ninja clans in Konoha also knew this.
During the war, they might suppress their concerns, but what about after the war?
To prevent this from happening.
Joining Root and becoming a high-level member was undoubtedly a good choice.
Even if Danzo secretly harbored other intentions.
With Yamanaka Kei's strength, the support of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and Kushina as a deterrent force.
With careful planning, it would not be difficult to gain actual control of Root.
Strength, influence, and Root's Unscrupulous methods.
Who would dare to provoke Yamanaka Kei?
"If Orochimaru can successfully become the Fourth Hokage after the Third Shinobi World War, you will be the ironclad Hokage Assistant, second only to one person."
Nara Shikaku made a summary, painting a beautiful future for Yamanaka Kei.
"One person below what, I'm one person under."
Yamanaka Kei retorted in his heart, before speaking again.
"Good analysis, don't analyze next time. I'll tell you something, on the third day of my mission, I killed a tough guy."
"Hmm? Who? Which ninja village?"
"Konoha."
"???"
"Madara Uchiha."
"!!!"
Nara Shikaku opened his mouth.
Just as he was about to say something, the Mind Transmission Body Technique conveyed the scene of Yamanaka Kei's duel with Madara Uchiha at that time.
The sky-covering Susanoo, the earth-shattering Tree World Advent, Wood Golem and Wood Dragon rampaging in all directions, the fierce collision of Fire Release and Water Release...
Even though he had seen the information recorded in the clan's historical records more than once, truly witnessing this scene.
The impact on his mind almost made Nara Shikaku's eyes pop out.
Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi on the side even dropped their wine cups on the table, opening their mouths several times, but unable to utter a word.
"Bastard! If you had this kind of strength, you should have said so earlier!"
Nara Shikaku grabbed Yamanaka Kei's collar, his eyes already bloodshot.
"Cough cough... I've just had a small breakthrough in strength recently."
Yamanaka Kei coughed dryly, pulling away the excited and uncontrollable Nara Shikaku.
He didn't have this kind of strength before he went to find Madara Uchiha!
How could he say that?
"Kei~ Do you want to be the Fourth Hokage? As long as you say the word, we'll start working to get you the position immediately!"
"Don't be silly, what's the point of that position."
"You! You! You..."
"Think about it, if I were to sit in that position, who would be the busiest person."
"..."
Nara Shikaku's eyes twitched when he heard this, and his expression began to change.
He knew Yamanaka Kei's personality all too well.
This guy is only slightly diligent when he's cultivating, at other times, he'll definitely lie down if he can.
Once the other party becomes the Hokage.
As his Jonin squad leader, he would be used like a beast of burden nine times out of ten!
And it wasn't just him; any talented member of the Nara Clan with a high IQ probably wouldn't have a chance to catch their breath.
Even the Akimichi Clan and the Yamanaka Clan would become the main force for doing the work.
But the opportunity for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio to rise was right in front of them.
Thinking about the development of the Sarutobi Clan over the years after Sarutobi Hiruzen ascended to the position of Third Hokage.
He was really unwilling to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so easily!
"Don't think about it, the Senju Clan is gone, the Uchiha are also marginalized by the village, and they may be cut down at any time. The Sarutobi Clan, heh..."
Yamanaka Kei patted Nara Shikaku's shoulder.
In an environment like a ninja village, the super-model development of any ninja clan will eventually bring strong backlash.
Whether it is the ruler, other ninja clans, or civilian ninjas, no one wants a ninja clan to be above their heads for a long time.
"...Hoo~"
Nara Shikaku was silent for a long time before exhaling a long breath of turbid air.
When things reach their peak, they decline; when things reach their extreme, they reverse.
The visible benefits were certainly tempting, but he and Yamanaka Kei could not live forever.
Just like the Third Hokage would age and abdicate.
The family would eventually be passed on to the next generation of young people.
If the burden was too heavy, decline was inevitable.
"Okay, now that the serious business is over, let's have some fun~"
Yamanaka Kei's malicious gaze swept over Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, and Yamanaka Inoichi.
These guys didn't even say hello, they were just planning to get him into Root.
Even if it was for his own good.
But they didn't even discuss it and arranged everything for him so clearly, how could he let it go so easily!
Akimichi Choza shuddered when he saw Yamanaka Kei's eyes.
The fat on his body trembled three times.
Growing up together, he knew exactly what kind of person the guy in front of him was.
"Kei, you understand me. My brain has never been very good. The idea must not have been mine."
Nara Shikaku looked at Akimichi Choza, who abandoned him first, in disbelief.
Before he could question why his best friend was so disloyal, Yamanaka Inoichi on the other side also spoke.
"Kei, you understand me. I'm just a sieve in front of you. If Shikaku had told me earlier, how could you not know?"
"You! You..."
Nara Shikaku was stunned.
What happened to being good brothers for life?
Sharing blessings and enduring hardships together?
We were just drinking together, and you're abandoning me?
"Ninjutsu: Mind Disturbance Technique!"
Yamanaka Kei formed a hand seal with one hand, using the Yamanaka Clan's secret technique. Nara Shikaku, realizing something was wrong and trying to run, was directly hard-controlled in place.
"Chotto Matte! Kei, let's talk this out! Yoshino is still at the front desk! Leave me a way out!"
Nara Shikaku looked terrified.
He had clearly foreseen what kind of terrible things might happen next.
"Heh~ Don't worry, I've been learning Medical Ninjutsu pretty well recently."
Demonic Illusion: Heavenly Paradise!
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