I am the most popular character in Naruto!

Chunin?

If Chiaki really is a Chunin, he'll perform a handstand while washing his hair right there!

Kōdō Mu clenched his fist secretly. The difficulty this time was how to protect this person. Just who was this person? Why did he need such a grand protection?

He looked at Qianqiu with a puzzled expression. She was very cute, with her small face, her skin, and her twin ponytails.

But if it's just about being cute, why would so many important people be protecting her?

The Legendary Sannin of Konoha, White Fang of Konoha, and then here they directly became the leader of the intelligence squad, plus themselves, it's just too much.

Could this child really be the illegitimate daughter of a second-generation tycoon, as the rumors say?

"Mr. Mumu, please give me your guidance."

Qianqiu bowed slightly to the rambling thoughts in Mumu Gongdao's mind. Mumu Gongdao was startled and quickly bowed ninety degrees, saying, "No, this is the right way. You can just call me Mumu!"

"Aha……"

Chiaki was startled and looked to Tsunade for help, but Tsunade seemed lost in thought. Instead, Kato Dan noticed Chiaki's predicament and patted Mokume Kouta on the shoulder.

"Alright, just treat Chiaki normally. She's a Chunin, you know."

"Yes!"

Kōdō Mokuki straightened up, his gaze meeting that of Dō Kato, conveying a clear "I understand" signal.

Although he didn't know what Kiki Kōtō knew, Kato Dan still gave him a satisfied smile.

"Well then, we'll prepare to depart. The situation at the front is quite dire. Chiyo's poison skills are extremely powerful, and we hope Lady Tsunade can..."

"Tsunade?"

As Kato Dan was talking, he noticed Tsunade's absent-mindedness and looked over, asking anxiously, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Huh? Ah...it's nothing."

Tsunade recovered her senses and forced a smile. She was still not feeling well after being caught in this chaotic situation.

"Do you want……"

Kato Dan spoke to her with great concern, but Chiaki suddenly jumped over and interrupted his concern.

"Sister, let me treat you~"

She threw herself into Tsunade's arms, revealing a sweet, rosy smile.

"Oh... okay, okay."

Tsunade smiled and picked up Chiaki, pressing her cheek against hers. As expected, her own little sister was the best; there was no threat of a chaotic scene.

Otherwise, I'll just throw all these men away and stay with my sister. What use are men anyway!

Seeing Tsunade smile again and recover her condition, Kato Dan felt relieved.

At this moment, Mokume Kōdō showed an "I understand" expression.

Speaking of Chiaki, this little girl is really healing. Not only is she soft and cute, but when you're close to her, she emits a pink light, which can really bring a smile to your face.

Tsunade is beautiful and has a perfect figure; she is indeed a good match for Dan Kato.

Very good. As a member of the intelligence squad, since our leader likes Tsunade, we should create more opportunities for the two of them to be alone together!

"I'm sorry, but we're on opposing sides. I'm determined to end this marriage!"

Chiaki, who was close to Tsunade, secretly glanced at Kato Dan and the suddenly ignited Mokume Kōtō, and revealed a sinister smile.

Who would have thought that this ten-year-old girl was actually a boy who knew everything?

……

The land of wind.

"report!"

"The scouts at the front report that Konoha's White Fang has left Konoha's headquarters and is heading towards the Land of Rain."

"The three legendary Sannin of Konoha have arrived at their headquarters and completed the handover!"

"The situation is unfolding exactly as Lord Ebizo predicted! It's simply divine!"

The reconnaissance ninja looked at the man with immense admiration and bowed his head deeply.

The man sat upright in front of the pool, holding a fishing rod in his right hand and a scroll handed to him by a scout ninja in his left.

Ebizo, the younger brother of Chiyo from Breaking Bad, possesses unparalleled sensory ninjutsu skills. Although his raw strength is only at the Jonin level, he still became the top advisor, chief of the think tank, and head of the intelligence department of the Land of Wind at the age of fifty.

As the saying goes, one should fulfill one's duties in one's position. Compared to Chiyo, a Kage-level powerhouse who was fighting on the front lines, Ebizo, a ninja with relatively weak strength, was valued more by the Kazekage.

"god?"

I don't count yet.

Ebizo casually glanced at the scroll, then tossed it behind him.

"Useless intelligence; it missed a lot of details."

"Retreat our scouts ten kilometers back; Konoha has definitely sent members of the Hyuga clan."

"Yes! I'm so sorry!"

The reconnaissance ninja quickly took the scroll and began to record it. The man in front of him was terrifying; his predictions were almost always correct.

If his prediction differs from the intelligence he has obtained, it is definitely the mistake of the intelligence ninja. Countless battles have proven that Ebizo's prediction is always the enemy's next move.

Unfortunately, the overall strength of the Land of Wind could not match the intelligence of Ebizo. At the same time, the upper echelons, apart from the Kazekage, were extremely wary of this intelligence, which resulted in Ebizo not actually living a very happy life.

If it weren't for Chiyo's continued active presence, he would have retired long ago.

It is a tragedy that great wisdom cannot be put to use.

"The feint attack force moves forward, carrying out a feint attack according to the plan devised by their think tank."

Ebizo moved his fishing rod slightly and said casually, "To get fish to bite, you still need some bait."

"After securing the hold-up against the Konoha headquarters ninja, that feint attack force was abandoned, leaving them to fight to the death and hold off Konoha's reinforcements."

"……Yes!"

A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the reconnaissance ninja, who nodded and made a note of it.

"How's the puppet army arrangement going?"

Ebizo pounded his knees as the reconnaissance ninja quickly replied, "We have obeyed your orders and are scattered throughout the central battlefield, ready to assemble at any time."

"Tell Chiyo to make her attacks more intense, but lower the level of poison. Once the plan succeeds, immediately unleash the highest level of poison."

Ebizo's fishing rod twitched slightly, and he pulled the rod back with a smirk.

"If you destroy Konoha's only ninja capable of standing up to Chiyo, who in Konoha will be able to turn the tide?"

"They've taken the bait, Konoha!"

Chapter Fifty-Five: The Genius Strategist

One week after Tsunade departed.

Konoha Headquarters.

Two figures hurriedly entered the tent, where Orochimaru unexpectedly greeted them.

"The head of the Nara clan, and this is... the young head of the clan, right?"

"As expected, I'm still too late! I rushed as fast as I could, but I was still a step too late. My strength is insufficient!"

As soon as the Nara clan chief entered the main camp, he saw that Orochimaru was alone, and immediately slapped his forehead in distress.

"Dad, calm down. Things may not be as bad as they seem."

A boy with a pineapple-shaped haircut spoke calmly, bowing slightly to Orochimaru.

"I am Nara Shikaku. I have come to the front lines to provide support thanks to the Third Hokage's appreciation."

"The genius strategist of the Nara clan, I've heard of you for a long time."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up. A strategist is always the most important person in a military campaign, especially when the opposing side also has a very strong think tank. The role of the strategist becomes even more obvious.

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Nara Shikaku was only fifteen or sixteen years old at the time, with the strength of a Chunin, the same age as Minato. However, his intelligence and tactical skills were extremely high. When he was taking the Chunin Exams, he was spotted by Hiruzen Sarutobi and immediately pulled into his brain trust.

Some geniuses' abilities cannot be judged solely by their skill level.

"Dad, you can go out now."

Nara Shikaku gestured to the Nara clan chief, who scratched his head. Although he was considered intelligent, his son was so exceptionally talented that he felt somewhat ashamed.

"Chief Nara, you've worked hard. Please take a rest."

Orochimaru nodded to the Nara clan chief, "From now on, please join the defense of the main camp."

"Okay, okay, you guys chat, you guys chat."

The Nara clan chief chuckled awkwardly and left. Orochimaru, showing great respect to Nara Shikaku, gestured for him to sit down.

He has always respected intelligent people.

Nara Shikaku shook his head and didn't sit down. Instead, he walked to the map and squinted as he pondered.

"Let's analyze our opponent's moves and the current thinking of our advisory group."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow and stood with him in front of the map.

"Because Konoha's White Fang Sakumo Hatake killed two of Chiyo's closest relatives, Chiyo was enraged and launched an attack on our Konoha on the main battlefield."

Nara Shikaku placed a chess piece on the front line and quietly said, "This is the first piece the opponent has placed."

"Then, they launched attacks on the Konoha ninja forces from both the north and south battlefields, dividing the battlefield into three parts."

He placed two more chess pieces, pressed his hand on them, and looked at Orochimaru with a questioning tone: "Why are they attacking the North and South?"

"why?"

Orochimaru timely picked up on Nara Shikaku's question. To be honest, he didn't know either. Although no one could match him in scientific research, everyone was about the same in military matters, and no one knew more about it.