Hinata: I Get It, I Really Do

"Then I'll just give a brief explanation!"

As the class leader of Jonin Commander Konoha, a senior strategist for the Hokage, and a ninja with an IQ of over 200, known throughout the Shinobi World for his strategy and decision-making, Shikaku Nara was the first to stand up.

"Before deciding to fight a war, we must first consider one thing: is this war really necessary?"

"What is the significance of this war? What can we gain by winning the war? What will we lose by losing the war?"

Looking at all the Jonin, Shikaku Nara's tone was calm, yet it conveyed a sense of credibility.

"The root cause of this battle is that Konoha poses a threat to the Shinobi World. It is because Konoha has become stronger that they feel fear."

"This is not a war that we have to fight. We have the ability to prevent war from happening and to continue peace."

After a pause, Shikaku Nara continued, "The Lord Hokage and Elder Danzo have already described in detail our gains and losses in the war. The conflict between the two sides lies in the foreseeable present and the unpredictable future."

"This is a high-stakes gamble that will affect the future of the village."

"But do we have other options?"

"Actually, there is."

"Our Konoha has gone through many hardships. Thirteen years have passed since the Nine-Tails attack, and Konoha has once again become the number one major Shinobi Village in the Shinobi World."

"If peace can continue, and Konoha can develop peacefully for another thirteen years, then today's high-stakes gamble may well become a foreseeable present in the future."

"Above!"

Tsunade revealed a hint of appreciation.

This war was indeed unnecessary; Konoha was fully capable of stopping it.

Rather than gambling everything in uncertainty, it's better to continue developing peacefully. When you become stronger, everything will naturally fall into place.

The Jonin took turns speaking, and the vast majority of Jonin supported Tsunade and opposed Danzo.

Historically, if the Shinobi World continues to develop peacefully, it will be most beneficial to Konoha.

The saying "a cradle of geniuses" is not just a casual remark.

"Hinata!"

Tsunade turned her gaze to Hinata and chuckled, "What are your thoughts?"

After she finished speaking, the conference room fell silent, and everyone's eyes were on Hinata.

Hinata scratched her face, looking a little embarrassed. She had been trying to stay out of the spotlight for so long, but she still managed to attract so much attention.

Hinata slowly got up.

"I think... Uncle Shikaku is right."

After speaking, Hinata quickly sat back down, as if she had already expressed her important opinion.

Tsunade and said loudly, "In that case, the next step is the vote..."

"Snort!"

Before Tsunade could finish speaking, Danzo a cold snort, turned around, and walked out of the conference room.

The Jonin have already said so much, what's the point of raising hands to vote now?

Tsunade, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura exchanged glances. Tsunade continued, "Next, we will discuss how to resolve the conflict between the Five Great Nations peacefully."

As the targeted party, Konoha must first make compromises and concessions if it wants to resolve the conflict peacefully.

Since the 'Impure World Reincarnation' is the focal point of the conflict between the two sides, Konoha must resolve the threat posed by this 'technique' and improve its relationship with the other major Shinobi Village.

After the meeting ended, it was already past 10 p. m. Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi were walking home.

"Hiashi!"

Danzo emerged from the shadows, blocking Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi's path, and said in a grim tone, "I never expected you to make such a choice!"

Hyuga Hiashi remained calm and said indifferently, "I don't want to follow in the footsteps of Fugaku Uchiha."

Danzo ignored Hyuga Hiashi and looked at Hinata, saying, "Hinata Hyuga, I remember you investigated an ancient ruin with Jiraiya before. You should be very clear about the threats facing the Shinobi World."

"To unleash the full power of a ninja, there must be a unified command and coordination."

"If the Shinobi World continues to maintain the status quo, it will one day suffer even more terrible damage."

Hinata looked at Shimura Danzō with a serious expression and said earnestly, "You're right, I understand the reasoning..."

Danzo looked at Hinata with some anticipation.

Hinata raised an eyebrow and snorted, "But I just can't do it!"

Danzo: "..."

The greatest pain for a reasonable person when encountering a completely unreasonable person is that you have a lot of reasoning prepared but can't express it.

In order to persuade Hinata, Danzo had prepared a whole host of reasons beforehand and waited for Hinata in the shadows for several tens of minutes.

Things like, for the benefit of the Hyuga Clan, for the future of Konoha, for the safety of the Shinobi World, and so on.

In short, you must listen to me. If you don't, you are betraying the Hyuga, betraying Konoha, missing-nin world, and becoming a sinner against all humanity.

Danzo's face Danzo ashen, and he said in a sinister tone, "Hinata Hyuga, are you going to abandon the safety of Konoha and the safety of the Shinobi World?"

Hinata sighed with disappointment and shook her index finger at Danzo.

"No! No! No!"

Whether my decision is right or wrong is not for you to decide!

Danzo's eyes were cold as he squinted at Hinata, then snorted and turned to leave.

The lonely figure was filled with desolation.

"What a hassle!"

Hinata looked up at Hyuga Hiashi and said with a touch of emotion, "Father, I think looks are really important."

"Kindness?"

Hyuga Hiashi asked in surprise, "Why would you think that?"

Hinata sighed again, saying helplessly, "Actually, I think Danzo's words make a lot of sense, but it's precisely because he's ugly that I don't want to agree with his opinion."

Hyuga Hiashi: "..."

Hyuga Hiashi admonished, "Hinata, you can't judge a book by its cover."

"Being good-looking doesn't mean you're strong or weak in terms of ability, intelligence, or whether you're good or evil, and it certainly can't put food on the table."

"If you judge others by their appearance, you will only end up hurting yourself."

Hinata completely disagreed with Hyuga Hiashi's opinion, retorting firmly, "Being good-looking can't put food on the table, but being ugly really makes it impossible to eat..."

"They say your appearance reflects your heart. Father, look at Danzo Danzo's appearance..."

As she spoke, Hinata covered her right eye with her hand, her little face scrunched up like a chrysanthemum, indicating that this was Danzo's appearance.

"He's obviously not a good person!"

Based on his appearance, Hinata made her final judgment on Shimura Danzō —ugly face and black heart.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hyuga Hiashi took Hinata's hand and said helplessly, "Forget it, let's go home first!"