Naruto: My Chat Group Spans History...

Itachi Uchiha: "@Hashirama Senju, @Minato Namikaze, my senpai, I... want to become Hokage!"

"I no longer want to be a pawn manipulated at will by the Konoha leadership, and I cannot bear to sever my clan's bloodline and leave Sasuke alone to face that bleak future."

"I want to lead the Uchiha clan out of the shadows and wholeheartedly integrate them into Konoha. I hope you two seniors can give me some advice."

Itachi's gaze was unwavering; he no longer trusted those lofty shadows and was determined to tear away the corruption himself, allowing Konoha to be reborn.

He knew that violence alone could not secure his position as Hokage; it was a truth he had come to understand after seeing into the future.

As he later said:

It's not that only becoming Hokage can earn people's recognition, but rather that only those who earn people's recognition can become Hokage.

At this moment, he longed for the approval of the two Hokage in the group. Although they did not belong to this timeline, Itachi still looked forward to their insights.

Especially Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage who was like a brother to his father Fugaku Uchiha, whose reputation resounded throughout Itachi's mind.

Meanwhile, inside Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha Village.

The Senju brothers, Hashirama and Tobirama, are enjoying the legendary Ichiraku Ramen that runs throughout the story.

Hashirama gently nudged Tobirama, who was focused on slurping noodles, and whispered, "Tobirama, there's an Uchiha kid who wants to become Hokage. I'd like to hear your thoughts."

Tobirama didn't even lift his eyelids, continuing to enjoy his meal: "Who? Madara? Let him do it then, it'll make things easier for me."

This ramen is truly unique.

Hashirama smiled and shook his head: "It's not Madara, it's a little guy named Itachi, from another timeline. He's incredibly strong, and his talent is almost on par with Madara's."

"Itachi?" Tobirama seemed somewhat surprised.

"Let him be. How others live in their world is none of our business. You always worry too much, brother."

"You can't say that. Since they came to ask me, it means they still respect me, the Hokage."

Hashirama Senju pondered for a moment, then responded in the group chat:

Hashirama Senju: "Young man from the Uchiha clan, I suggest you pursue your dreams bravely. Don't even mention becoming Hokage; there's nothing wrong with dominating the ninja world."

"But you must be careful, the era you live in is exceptionally delicate."

"With the Fourth Hokage's sacrifice and the Nine-Tails' rampage just over, there is a shortage of high-end combat power, morale is low, and there are external enemies all around. If we want to become Hokage, the road is full of dangers. One wrong step and Konoha may be doomed."

"Haha, of course, we will lend you a hand at the crucial moment and will never let Konoha be destroyed."

After reading Hashirama's reply, Itachi Uchiha's eyes flashed with deep thought: "I see..."

Indeed, Hashirama's words hit the nail on the head. The Uchiha clan is currently eyeing the village covetously, eager to make their move while Konoha is somewhat weakened.

If I were to reveal my desire to become Hokage, the elites in my clan might be eager to drape the Hokage's cloak over my shoulders the very next day.

"Young clan leader, the weather is getting chilly, please put on another layer of clothing."

Then, these hot-blooded clansmen will directly ignite a war with Konoha, giving the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. In the end, everyone can only face destruction together, or ask for help in the group to clean up the mess.

Itachi sighed softly; he needed to consider this matter further.

Minato Namikaze: "I support you, Itachi, but the First Hokage and I don't belong to this era. The decision is ultimately yours."

Uchiha Itachi: "I understand, Fourth Hokage."

At that moment, a message popped up, instantly lifting Itachi's spirits—it was the group admin's reply.

The person who created such a cross-time and space communication platform must possess extraordinary wisdom, right?

If Yuuki knew what Itachi thought of her, she would probably say directly: "Super Intelligence tells me it's time to use Super Power."

Shinomiya Yuuki: "I have two suggestions for you, Shichi-san. Would you like to hear them?"

Uchiha Itachi: "I'd like to hear the details, group leader."

"My first suggestion is to hold back for now. This requires you to have extremely strong control over the Uchiha clan and be able to keep everyone calm. Buy Konoha some breathing time and wait for the new generation to grow up and be able to resist external invasion before making any changes. In the event of an invasion, you can lead the people to repel it, thereby enhancing your prestige and gradually moving towards the Hokage throne."

Uchiha Itachi pondered for a moment, and although he felt the plan was acceptable, its execution would be fraught with difficulties.

The Uchiha clan is currently like a barrel full of explosives. His newly awakened Mangekyou Sharingan might be able to suppress it temporarily, but that is far from enough. The hope of maintaining it until the next generation rises is slim.

"Group leader, this path is probably not feasible. My strength is not yet sufficient to suppress the Uchiha for long."

Shinomiya Yuuki: "It's alright, I have a second plan. You can team up with Uchiha Shisui and directly eliminate Shimura Danzo."

Uchiha Itachi: "This..."

Yuuki Shinomiya's idea was so bold and unconventional that Itachi was taken aback.

Is this plan feasible? If Danzo is killed, Konoha will likely fall into chaos immediately, and the Uchiha clan will go berserk, giving neighboring countries an opportunity to take advantage. No matter how you look at it, this plan seems unreliable.

Shinomiya Yuuki: "Don't rush, I haven't finished explaining my plan yet. After you defeat Danzo, you'll get a lot of gold coins. Immediately go to the shop to spend them and strengthen your power, using battle to sustain your war effort."

"While dealing with resistance within the village, you'll also repel invading ninja villages. This will cause turmoil throughout the entire ninja world, naturally bringing in a flood of gold coins, which can then be used to further strengthen your ninjas, creating a virtuous cycle. Once you're strong enough, you can single-handedly conquer the five great nations. Forget about becoming Hokage; you could even become the ruler of the ninja world if you wanted to."

"How about it? Isn't my suggestion cool enough?"

Obito Uchiha: "This scene...it feels like I've seen it in a novel before."

Shinomiya Yuuki: "Don't change the subject, just tell me if it's okay or not."

Obito Uchiha: "It seems like it really could work. It sounds quite interesting. Sensei, First Hokage, what do you think?"

Minato Namikaze: "..."

Hashirama Senju: "..."

These young people are going too far. Just hearing about such crazy plans makes them feel heavy-hearted.

Hashirama Senju: "Isn't this too radical? Once the war starts, countless people will lose their lives."

Hashirama Senju's face showed a look of compassion and pity. With Konoha in chaos and other countries taking the opportunity to invade, just thinking about that situation would mean many deaths.

Shinomiya Yuzuki: "First Hokage, you are too soft-hearted and unwilling to face war, but that's how the world is. As long as the greed in people's hearts is still boiling, conflict is hard to avoid. Unless, a powerful figure emerges who can intimidate everyone, like you and Madara, and make them obey unconditionally, but Uchiha Itachi's side is lacking such a person."

"Therefore, we must manually cultivate a strong person who can lead the ninja world."

"Furthermore, if the Uchiha clan does not resist, thousands of innocent lives will be at the mercy of others. If they do not protect themselves, they will be harmed."

"As for those ninja villages that took advantage of the chaos, they don't deserve any sympathy. They attacked when Konoha was weak. Tell me, what was their purpose? Wasn't it to tear a piece of flesh from this sick lion, whether it was land or resources? Every invader had ulterior motives. What can deal with such people except a sharp sword?"

Ultimately, their demise was the consequence of their greed, and they had no one else to blame but themselves.

After a long silence, Hashirama Senju finally typed out a few words.

Hashirama Senju: "What you say makes sense."

Uchiha Itachi: "In the end, we still have to solve problems with force...?"

Itachi Uchiha sighed softly. He had not intended to use force, but the development of events seemed to have left him with only this path.

Is there really no other solution?

Shinomiya Yuuki: "Itachi, you're not thinking of eliminating hatred through understanding and communication between people again, are you?"

Itachi Uchiha: "That idea did exist, and Naruto proved it. After the Fourth Shinobi World War, the five great nations lived in harmony and prospered together. But behind this..."

Yuuki Shinomiya: "Actually, that's the achievement of Naruto and Sasuke. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, their power far surpassed that of ordinary ninjas, and both of them were from Konoha. Tell me, what else could the other four nations do besides make peace with Konoha?"

"In addition, Naruto's extraordinary personal charisma has given him friends in every country. This dual effect has created a peaceful period in the ninja world that has not been seen in a thousand years."

Itachi fell silent, carefully considering these words, and gradually realized that the truth might indeed be so.

Uchiha Itachi: "Group owner, I will seriously consider your opinion."

Shinomiya Yuuki: "That's right. Today's struggle is for tomorrow's peace. Under your leadership, the ninja world will enter a phase of forced peace. There may not be much change in the short term, but hundreds or even thousands of years later, the hatred will naturally be diluted by time."

"As for the issue of lifespan, you have no need to worry. With gold coins, achieving the six realms and pursuing immortality is not a problem at all."