Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 123 Let that Shinichi Higashino teach them a lesson! (5/10)

the next day.

Conference room in the Hokage Building.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting bright spots of light on the floor. The occasional chirping of birds from outside made the room even quieter.

"I spent a long time looking at the first report last night."

Koharu Utatane spoke first, her voice still trembling with lingering shock: "The vision is so expansive. I never imagined that things like nations, villages, ninjas, and wars—things that have entangled us throughout our lives—could be depicted in such a cold and concise way."

"Economy, politics, resources, geopolitics—this child lays all these out on the table, peeling them back layer by layer for you to see. In the end, you discover that the underlying logic of those seemingly complex situations and chaotic conflicts is so simple, so simple that it's astounding..." She shook her head, not finishing her sentence.

"The second report reflects something else entirely."

Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and took over the conversation. He opened another document, his gaze falling on the date: "Shinichi's keen insight. Back then, the matter concerning the Third Kazekage was just a rumor, not even a rumor. Intelligence agencies from various countries were watching and didn't dare to draw any conclusions, but this kid..."

"Based solely on the Third Kazekage's past conduct and the subtle discordant movements of Sunagakure at the time, relying only on publicly available, fragmented information, he pieced together the puzzle and arrived at the core conclusion that the Third Kazekage had met with misfortune."

At this point, he raised his head and looked at the Third Hokage: "This report was written two months ago, and even now, Sunagakure is still being secretive, saying that the Third Kazekage is just missing. The major ninja villages around the world are still speculating, not sure whether the Third Kazekage is just missing or dead. This kid, he got it two months earlier than all the professional intelligence personnel, but—"

Mitokado Homura paused for a moment, then continued, "This child actually said directly that it was Sasori of the Red Sand who killed the Third Kazekage, this—"

"It has to be, even if it isn't!"

Koharu Utatane snorted and continued, "The Third Kazekage has often taken this guy to various events over the past year, and even later arranged for him to become his Shadow Guard. In the kid's words, the Third Kazekage would have had a good year, but he just happened to have a problem after Sasori of the Red Sand became his Shadow Guard. Moreover, this genius puppeteer, who is famous in Sunagakure, seems to have disappeared in the past few months, making him the most suspicious person."

"Perfect timing. Once the war starts, Sunagakure will definitely pin the blame for the Third Kazekage's death on Konoha. We can turn the tables and say that it was their genius ninja Sasori who assassinated the Third Kazekage. Hmm—we can say that it was instigated by Chiyo and Ebizo, and that the two sides were fighting for power, so that Sunagakure will fall into chaos on its own first."

Mitokado nodded: "I think it's feasible."

The meeting room was silent for a few seconds.

Their eyes then fell on the third document.

An analysis of the inevitability and timing of Sunagakure's war against Konoha.

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, picked up the document and frowned slightly.

"Based on this analysis, it is indeed inevitable that Sunagakure will go to war with Konoha. This kid has broken down Sunagakure's practical needs and behavioral logic too clearly, so clearly that it would be strange if they didn't fight."

She paused, then turned the page.

"It's highly likely that Kumogakure will follow closely behind! The Third Raikage never misses an opportunity to take advantage of a crisis. Iwagakure will observe in the early stages and wait for the right moment to act. Kirigakure might try to contain us at sea and harass our coastline in the early stages, but they won't launch a large-scale landing... These deductions all make sense."

She raised her head, looked at the Third Hokage, and said hesitantly, "But an attack from three or even four sides... Hiruzen, in your opinion, is Konoha's situation really that dangerous in this great battle?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear.

In the First Shinobi World War, Konoha's main opponent was Kumogakure. In the Second Shinobi World War, it was a chaotic four-way war between Konoha, Sunagakure, Amegakure, and Iwagakure, with each side restraining the others. Although Konoha was under immense pressure, it never faced a direct attack from two major ninja villages from two directions at the same time.

The report states that from the very beginning, one must simultaneously deal with Sunagakure and Kumogakure, while Iwagakure and Kirigakure are also lurking nearby, ready to pounce at any moment depending on the situation.

This is no longer just a matter of pressure; it could even mean the destruction of the country and the village.

Mitokado took off her glasses and gently wiped the lenses with a cloth, her movements very slow.

Logically speaking, the child's deduction is correct.

He put his glasses back on, his gaze landing on the Third Hokage's face: "Hiruzen, what do you think?"

The Third Hokage was silent for a moment: "I tend to think that this child's deduction is true, because this child's deduction is not based on what we want to see, but on what the enemy must do."

Xiaochun, who had just changed dorm rooms, took a deep breath.

"So...you mean, everything this child writes will come true?"

The Third Hokage did not give a direct answer.

He simply looked out the window, his gaze passing over the quiet streets of Konoha, over the people who were unaware of the impending war, and landing on the distant horizon.

Mitokado Homura spoke again: "So, Hiruzen, what should we do? How should we use this report? Should it be kept only for internal reference by higher-ups, or should we give it to the staff...?"

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"My opinion is to continue issuing them."

A voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Mitokado Homura's words.

All three of them turned their gazes toward the source of the sound.

Danzo Shimura.

He sat there, his expression unchanged, still with that gloomy look that kept strangers at bay, but what he said stunned the other three.

Koharu Utatane blinked, thinking she had misheard: "Danzo, what did you say?"

"I said, this report should be sent down." Danzo repeated, his tone flat, as if stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

"Not only should it be sent to the staff, but also to all Chunin, especially Jonin, so that they can all see it carefully."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes. The Third Hokage was also somewhat stunned. Utatane Koharu was the first to react, her brows furrowing slightly: "Danzo, isn't it a bit inappropriate to issue it so directly?"

"If this gets out and alerts other ninja villages..."

"Alarmed?" Danzo snorted coldly, interrupting her directly: "Who doesn't know a great war is about to break out? Everyone is suspicious of each other, waiting to see who will strike first. This is just a strategic analysis report. Every ninja village sends out several of these every day. How many times has that brute from Kumogakure given public speeches this year? This document isn't some secret military deployment, nor is it some specific action plan. What's there to hide?"

"So what if they find out? Don't they know that Konoha is on guard against them? We're just being more explicit."

Regardless of the three men's expressions, Danzo continued, his tone still calm and devoid of emotion: "So, what I mean is, why not just issue the order directly, let them know that war is coming, let them know the scale of this war, from which directions it will attack, and how long it will last, and let them see for themselves that these people who have lived for decades and carried out so many missions cannot even make a clear judgment about this war as clearly as a ten-year-old child."

"Let them think for themselves what they have been doing and thinking all these years, and whether they have really used their brains."

The meeting room was silent for a few seconds.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's expressions of astonishment had not yet completely faded. They looked at Danzo as if he were a stranger.

You weren't like this yesterday.

Koharu Utatane had this thought pop into her mind. When she received the report yesterday, Danzo had belittled Shinichi's documents and reports, saying things like "attention-seeking," "alarmist," and "what does a child know?"

How come his attitude has changed so much in just one night?

Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and tentatively began, "We can discuss the issuance of the document later, but Danzo, what are you doing...?"

"I'm doing this for Konoha! For the village!" Danzo sneered, interrupting him directly.

Then, he looked directly at the Third Hokage.

"Not only should we issue it to Hiruzen! What I mean is, after they've read it, we should have this kid personally teach them a lesson."

Upon hearing this, all three of them were stunned.

"Teaching in person?"

"Yes." Danzo's tone was resolute: "Let him tell those Chunin and those special Jonin to their faces..."

"Those Jonin, what is this war? Why did it start? How will it be fought? What will they face? Listen to this kid's perspective on this war firsthand."

He paused, then added, "All Chunin captains and Jonin who are not on missions or duty in the village must come; not a single one can be missing!"