Konoha: Who is the good person?

Nara Shikaku was, after all, a formidable figure with an IQ exceeding 190 according to official data.

Having grown up with Yamanaka Keiichi since childhood, he understood the concept of balanced offense and defense with only a moment's thought.

But... Danzo?

This was truly a shocking secret that challenged his very worldview!

His face wore an extremely strange expression.

Nara Shikaku scratched the goosebumps on his arm and winked at Yamanaka Inoichi beside him.

With years of cooperation, Yamanaka Inoichi, who had long possessed an unparalleled understanding with him, immediately used the Mind Transmission Technique to connect their minds.

Only then did Nara Shikaku's voice resonate within their hearts.

"The current number of Konoha ninjas has exceeded its capacity, and the ninja clans in various departments are also deeply entrenched..."

Yamanaka Keiichi frowned as he listened to Nara Shikaku's analysis.

In general, the high-level positions in Konoha were already overcrowded.

In order to maximize Konoha's power and actively respond to the upcoming war, the Third Hokage would not easily break the current balance.

This was also why he and Minato Namikaze 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 sharp knife under command.

With his strength, he could certainly stand out in the war, just like Minato Namikaze in the original story, and rapidly advance in status and position.

However, his identity as a member of the Yamanaka clan was destined.

His upper limit was far lower than a civilian genius like Minato with a clean background!

Moreover, strength was both his success and his downfall.

The Konoha higher-ups were well aware that his strength had surpassed Jiraiya, and many ninja clans in Konoha also knew this news.

During the war, they might suppress their fear, but what about after the war?

To prevent this from happening.

Joining Root and becoming a high-level member of Root was undoubtedly a good choice.

Even if Danzo secretly harbored other intentions.

With Yamanaka Keiichi's strength, coupled with the support of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and Kushina as a deterrent force.

With careful planning, it wouldn't be difficult to gain actual control of Root.

With strength, influence, and Root's unscrupulous methods.

Who would dare to provoke Yamanaka Keiichi?

"If Orochimaru can successfully become the Fourth Hokage after the Third Shinobi World War, you will be the unshakeable Hokage Assistant, second only to one person."

Nara Shikaku made a summary, painting a beautiful future for Yamanaka Keiichi.

"Second only to one person? I'm stepping on him."

Yamanaka Keiichi retorted in his heart before speaking again.

"Your analysis is good, but don't analyze it next time. Let me tell you something, on the third day of my mission, I killed a tough guy."

"Oh? Who? Which ninja village?"

"Konoha."

"? ? ?"

"Uchiha Madara."

"! ! !"

Nara Shikaku opened his mouth.

Just as he was about to say something, the Mind Transmission Technique conveyed the scene of Yamanaka Keiichi's duel with Uchiha Madara.

The sky-covering Susanoo, the earth-shattering Advent of a World of Flowering Trees, the wooden golems and dragons 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.

On the side, Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi even dropped their wine cups on the table, opening their mouths several times but unable to utter a word.

"Damn it! With this kind of strength, you should have said so earlier!"

Nara Shikaku grabbed Yamanaka Keiichi's collar, his eyes already bloodshot.

"Keiichi~ Do you want to be the Fourth Hokage? As long as you say the word, we'll immediately start working on it for you!"

"Stop messing around, 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 upon hearing this, and his expression began to change uncertainly.

He knew Yamanaka Keiichi's personality all too well.

This guy was only slightly diligent when he was cultivating, otherwise, he would definitely lie down if he could avoid standing.

Once the other party became the Hokage.

He, the Jonin Squad Leader, would be used like a beast of burden nine times out of ten!

Moreover, it wasn't just him, but anyone with a high IQ in the Nara clan 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 work.

But the opportunity for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio to rise was right in front of him.

Thinking about the development of the Sarutobi clan over the years after Hiruzen Sarutobi 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 might be cut off at any time. As for the Sarutobi clan, heh~"

Yamanaka Keiichi patted Nara Shikaku on the shoulder.

In an environment like a ninja village, the excessive development of any ninja clan will eventually lead to a strong backlash.

Whether it's the authorities, other ninja clans, or civilian ninjas, no one wants a ninja clan to be above them for a long time.

"... Huff~"

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 Keiichi couldn't live forever.

Just like the Third Hokage would age and step down.

The clan would eventually be passed on to the younger generation.

If the burden was too heavy, decline was inevitable.

"Alright, now that the serious business is over, let's have some entertainment~"

Yamanaka Keiichi's malicious gaze swept over Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, and Yamanaka Inoichi.

These guys actually didn't even say hello and were scheming to get him into Root.

Even if it was for his own good.

They didn't even discuss it with him and arranged everything so clearly. How could he let it go so easily!

"Ninja Art: Mind Confusion Technique!"

Yamanaka Keiichi formed a hand seal with one hand, and the Yamanaka clan's secret technique was unleashed, directly immobilizing Nara Shikaku, who sensed something was wrong and was about to run.

"Wait a minute! Keiichi, let's talk it out! Yoshino is still at the front desk! Leave me a way out!"

Nara Shikaku's expression was terrified.

He had already foreseen what kind of terrible things might happen next.

"Heh~ Don't worry, I've been learning medical ninjutsu pretty well recently."

Illusionary Arts: Paradise of Heaven and Earth!