Shikaku Nara once again cursed Hiruzen Sarutobi under his breath, hating him so much his teeth itched. That bastard had completely overdrawn the credibility of the "Will of Fire," and it had blown up in his face.
How much trouble had that caused now? How could they still use the "Will of Fire" to persuade others to sacrifice for Konohagakure's greater good? They could only discuss practical matters now.
After hesitating for quite a while and sorting through his thoughts, he finally looked up and gave Daren Yi his analysis:
"The other four nations wish to hold a Joint Chunin Exam of the Five Great Nations in Konohagakure. Even the Four Kage will personally attend.
"On one hand, they want to test Konohagakure's strength and learn Lord Hokage's exact condition, preparing for a possible war afterward.
"But their other purpose—their most important and central purpose—is to probe the Uchiha Clan's attitude.
"Izumi Uchiha, who possesses Sage Mode and has awakened the Mangekyo, as well as Shisui Uchiha, who once intimidated all of Konohagakure into not daring to make a move by himself—
"Their attitudes and inclinations will determine the direction in which this major event, one that will affect the entire Shinobi World's future, develops!
"Especially Shisui Uchiha. He is far, far too strong! Strong enough to drive people into despair!"
At that point, Shikaku could not help recalling that day again.
The despair and terror he had barely managed to suppress when facing the immense, godlike might of Perfect Susanoo—
For ordinary shinobi who had never personally faced Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha—
Such power was simply too unfair!
It was so absurd that it left people at a complete loss, without the slightest idea of how they could possibly keep fighting!
All resistance seemed like the futile struggle