Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 128 Elder Danzo designates you to speak on his behalf (10/10)

"Therefore! Sunagakure has only one goal, and only one goal: Konoha!"

Shinichi's analysis continued. After he finished explaining in detail the logic behind Sunagakure's inevitable war and their choice to choose Konoha, many ninjas in the meeting room showed expressions of sudden enlightenment, as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through.

That's too specific, too in-depth!

Starting from the rigid demand for power consolidation, the concrete figures of economic pressure, the objective limitations of geographical environment, and even the universal choices of human nature, an irrefutable causal chain is constructed.

Listening to the young man's calm statement on stage, many people's lingering hope, whether it was possible or not, was completely extinguished, replaced by a cold and clear consensus.

It would be strange if Sunagakure didn't wage war against Konoha, as that would contradict its own logic of action and survival.

"However, I must make it clear."

Shinichi paused at the right moment, giving them a brief time to process what he had just said. After a moment, he changed the subject, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Once Sunagakure takes action, this will definitely not be an isolated border conflict between the two countries."

"Instead, it will inevitably ignite a full-scale war across the entire ninja world."

"The fuse for the Third Shinobi World War will be ignited by this seemingly desperate gamble from Sunagakure."

The air below the stage seemed to freeze; even breathing became faint.

Shinichi turned around, his arm outstretched, his fingers firmly planted on the northeast direction of the map.

"Hidden Cloud Village"

"The Third Raikage was fierce and domineering, believing in preemptive strikes and the supremacy of strength. The Land of Lightning is a nation that values ​​martial arts and has a tough and valiant people. They have long coveted the rich lands and resources of my Land of Fire."

"Once Sunagakure starts a war against Konoha, the Third Raikage will not let go of this opportunity to take advantage of the chaos. He will follow closely behind, leading the elite forces of Kumogakure to launch a full-scale attack from the northeastern border, intending to tear open a gap, drive straight in, and divide and plunder the territory of my Land of Fire."

"And the time..." Shinichi paused for a moment, then said decisively, "Within a month! I can tell you all very clearly, my colleagues and seniors, the window of opportunity for Kumogakure to launch a war against Konoha will definitely be within a month of Sunagakure starting its war against Konoha, or even shorter!"

Within a month.

Upon hearing this, many ninjas below the stage gasped. They had originally thought that Sunagakure was the primary problem, while Kumogakure might wait and see for a longer period.

But Shinichi's precise prediction, down to a month's timeframe, suddenly brought the urgency and cruelty of war to the forefront.

"Iwagakure Village"

Shinichi didn't give them time to react; his finger continued to move, landing in the northwest direction of the map.

"The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, experienced two Shinobi World Wars. He was shrewd and calculating, and was best at assessing the situation and reaping the benefits."

"He will never rashly enter the fray at the beginning of the war. Instead, he will remain in the Land of Earth, observe the development of the war, and wait for the best opportunity to intervene."

"The logic behind their actions depends entirely on the course of the battle."

"If Konoha is weak in the early stages and is attacked from both sides by Sunagakure and Kumogakure, and its defenses are in constant danger, Onoki will definitely choose to attack Konoha first, forming a three-way encirclement with Sunagakure and Kumogakure, joining forces to weaken the strongest nation in the ninja world and divide up the rich land of the Land of Fire."

"If Konoha shows great resilience, stabilizes its position in the two-front war, and even begins to organize a counterattack, Onoki will turn his guns on Kumogakure first, forming a tacit understanding with Konoha to jointly weaken Kumogakure, a long-standing rival that has been fighting with Iwagakure for hegemony in the north for many years."

"There is even a third possibility: if Onoki judges that the battle will become a long-term war, he will try to first eliminate the relatively weak Sunagakure, control the strategic location of the Land of Wind, and then sit back and watch the tigers fight. When Konoha and Kumogakure are both exhausted, he will then make his move to reap the overall benefits."

"Three possibilities exist simultaneously, but there is only one core logic."

"To obtain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost."

"It's only a matter of time before Iwagakure enters the fray."

The audience was completely silent, and the eyes of the Nara clan ninjas flashed with complex emotions.

Shinichi's finger continued to move, landing in the southeast direction of the map, on that vast ocean.

"Hidden Mist Village"

"Surrounded by the sea, it faces the Land of Fire across the sea."

"The undercurrents of internal power struggles have been brewing for some time, and the country is in the most sensitive and chaotic transition period. It is unlikely that it will organize a large-scale amphibious landing operation in the early stages of the war, but it will certainly not let go of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters."

"At that time, they will inevitably harass the coastal ports of my Land of Fire from the sea, cut off supply lines, and tie down our defensive forces in the southeast. They may even launch a large-scale landing as the war situation changes, and secretly join forces with Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure to form a four-way encirclement of us from the southeast."

Therefore, my final conclusion is!

Shinichi's gaze swept across the entire room as he spoke, word by word: "The full-scale war between Sunagakure and Konoha is a foregone conclusion that will inevitably occur within a month, and in fact, it's less than a month away!"

"Once the war breaks out, Kumogakure will follow closely behind with a surprise attack from the northeast, Iwagakure will seize the opportunity to cut in from the center, and Kirigakure will harass and contain them from the sea."

"In the early stages of the war, my Land of Fire and my Konoha will inevitably be besieged by two great powers, and may even evolve into a four-front war depending on the development of the war situation."

"The prelude to the all-out war in the ninja world is about to begin."

"Konoha has no way out."

The audience was silent.

Three thousand people sat there quietly, staring at the boy standing on the podium.

Lights shone down from above, bathing his figure in a bright glow.

Although the Third Hokage, sitting in the first row, did not change his expression, his heart sank. An extremely risky thought, even tinged with a bit of luck, flashed uncontrollably through his mind.

Or... gather an overwhelming force and crush Sunagakure within a month with overwhelming force, then quickly return to deal with the inevitable attack from Kumogakure?

But he rejected the idea as soon as it came to mind.

impossible!

The vast deserts of the Land of Wind serve as a natural barrier, and the Sand Village ninja excel at fighting in that environment. As the Konoha army ventures deeper into the region, their supply lines become longer, and adapting to the environment becomes the first major hurdle.

While Sunagakure may be the weakest of the Five Great Nations, as a long-established ninja village, its war potential and resilience should not be underestimated.

Do they want to achieve a decisive victory within a month and force Sunagakure to withdraw from the war?

The number of Konoha troops required would be astronomical, and it would have to be led by several top-tier fighters in a relentless, all-out attack.

Once Konoha commits most of its elite and main forces to the western front to engage in a decisive battle with Sunagakure, the northeastern defense line will be unprecedentedly vulnerable.

Given the Third Raikage's personality and the efficiency of the Cloud Village's operations, they wouldn't wait a month at all. The battle on the western front would likely have barely begun before the Cloud Village's spearhead was already pressed against the throat of the Fire Country's northeastern defense line.

At that time, Konoha will be trapped in a desperate situation where its main forces are engaged in a decisive battle on both the eastern and western fronts simultaneously, and its military strength will be completely torn apart.

dispersion.

Even more frightening is the chain reaction. If Konoha is simultaneously facing a shortage of troops on both the eastern and western fronts, then Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, who was originally observing the situation, may no longer remain indifferent.

He will seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity without hesitation and deliver a fatal blow to Konoha from the northwest.

Even the Kirihira, which is across the sea, may take advantage of the situation to launch a large-scale landfall.

At that time, it will not be a two-front war, but a war on all sides.

So, no.

The option of quickly eliminating Sunagakure may seem proactive, but in reality, it could easily drag Konoha into an abyss of no return.

So, there's only one answer left.

drag!

The core of the strategy must be to delay and maintain stability.

On the western front, we must withstand the fierce offensive launched by Sunagakure in the early stages of the war, which was fueled by a surge of momentum, and drag them into a war of attrition. We should take advantage of the Land of Fire's greater national strength and supply capabilities to slowly wear down Sunagakure's momentum and war potential, without seeking a decisive battle in the short term.

The real battle and counterattack should be focused on dealing with the Cloud Village's assault. We must deploy a sufficiently strong mobile force and top-notch experts along the northeastern defense line to stabilize our position during the Cloud Village's first and fiercest offensive, and even seize the opportunity to inflict heavy damage and shatter their illusion of a quick victory.

All of these actions have a deeper purpose.

This sends a clear and unambiguous signal to the old fox who is watching from the northwest: Konoha may be in a sorry state for a while, but it is by no means a threat. It is very resilient and still has the strength to fight on two fronts.

This caused Onoki's calculations to shift from attacking Konoha first or reaping the benefits to striking his arch-enemy Kumogakure first or picking on the weaker target first.

It's hard.

Every step is teetering on the edge of a precipice, requiring precise calculations, strong execution, and a considerable amount of luck.

However, this is the only seemingly feasible path.

Thinking this, the Third Hokage snapped out of his reverie. Seeing the solemn silence that enveloped everyone present, he raised his hand, but just then…

"Slap, slap, slap."

applause.

It's that same spot again.

It's that same person again.

Danzo Shimura stood up.

He stood there, clapping away, his expression still cold and hard, revealing no emotion. But he stood up, becoming the first person among the three thousand people in the audience to do so.

The Third Hokage's smile froze for a moment, his hands hovering in mid-air.

He looked at Danzo's back, at his old partner standing ramrod straight, and couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.

What exactly do you want?

But in just a moment, the Third Hokage also stood up, faced the boy on the stage, and began to applaud, his movements still composed and his smile still gentle.

As he stood up, the movement spread like a tide, and everyone stood up.

All three thousand people stood up, and the applause was like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing, making the entire conference room tremble slightly. Shinichi stood on the stage, bowed slightly, and greeted the four directions.

The applause lasted for a long time. When it finally subsided, people began to leave with solemn expressions. No one spoke or talked; they just walked silently toward the door.

As many of them left, their gazes would inadvertently drift to the figure of the boy on the stage, their expressions incredibly complex.

It was as if they had rediscovered the village's most dazzling rising star in recent years, the youngest Special Jonin in Konoha's history.

He was only a few years old, yet he was already able to see through the complex situation of the ninja world and the logic of war with such clarity.

Even before the first spark of war was ignited, the motives and actions of all parties were clearly dissected, leaving no room for argument.

The villagers of Konoha had no idea what had happened in the building that day. They only saw the familiar ninjas walking out of the Hokage Building one after another, each with the same solemn expression on their face, a solemnity that even made them feel uneasy.

That evening, a notice was posted all over the streets and alleys of Konoha.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and three advisors and elders will deliver an important speech at noon three days from now on on the high platform of the Hokage Building.

Brief, solemn, and without any unnecessary explanation.

But everyone knew that something big was about to happen.

Let's go back to that time.

After Shinichi finished speaking, he bowed slightly in greeting amidst thunderous applause, then turned and walked towards the passageway to the side of the podium.

The applause was still echoing behind him as he walked through the door into the relatively quiet backstage space. The light was dimmer, and the soundproof door blocked out most of the noise.

Just then, a staff member in uniform quickly came up to them.

"Shinichi-kun, please wait."

Shinichi stopped and looked at him.

The staff member bowed slightly and handed over a document: "This is a joint notification from the Hokage and the three advisor elders."

Shinichi took the document, unfolded it, and the notification was very simple.

Three days later, the Hokage will deliver an important speech to the entire village, at which time the three advisors and elders will also take the stage to give their speeches.

But one line at the end made him pause slightly.

"P.S. Elder Danzo has been unwell recently and is advised by his doctor to rest and not to stand in public for long periods of time. Therefore, at Elder Danzo's own request, Special Jonin Higashino Shinichi will deliver the speech."

Shinichi's gaze lingered on that line of text.

Danzo?

Designate yourself?

Speaking on his behalf?

What is this old pot king up to now?

Shinichi remained silent for a moment, then gently folded the document and tucked it into his pocket.

That concludes the ten chapters. Tomorrow, I'll give a war mobilization speech, officially commencing the Third Shinobi World War. I'm asking for monthly tickets, recommendations, and support!

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