The Trio's Scheme, Shikaichi's Suggestion!

Uchiha Jin, his tone serious.

He didn't deny that he liked Nohara Rin, nor could he deny that Nohara Rin liked him. However, the problem was that the burden in his heart was too heavy, and he didn't believe he could save Nohara Rin.

As for this.

Nara Shikaichi's eyes lit up: "Jin, you also think the Third Shinobi World War is definitely going to break out?"

"It's certain!" Uchiha Jin nodded. "It's definitely going to break out!"

"Although it hasn't been long since the end of the Second Shinobi World War, the problem is that there are too many internal issues within this ninja village."

"If we want to avoid internal strife, we must shift the conflict outward!"

"The Third Kazekage of Sunagakure is missing, and Pakura and Rasa are fighting for the position of Kage. To avoid internal conflict, they will choose to declare war on Konohagakure."

"The Third Mizukage of Kirigakure is supporting the civilian faction, and the ninja clans of Kirigakure have long been dissatisfied. If they don't want civil war, they can only shift the conflict outward."

"Although Iwagakure is not divided internally, they do not follow the elite path. They don't have many elites, but their ninja population is vast. It's not easy to support such a large number of ninja."

"The financial allocation from the Land of Earth is insufficient. After the Second Shinobi World War ended, many of their village's requests were snatched away by Kumogakure. So, to survive, they have no choice but to join the war."

"Even if the war ultimately fails, consuming some ninja is a good thing!"

"The Land of Lightning, need I say more!"

"Those barbarians have always been eyeing the Land of Fire. As long as they have the opportunity, they will definitely take a bite."

Uchiha Jin spoke slowly.

The two in front of him were his own people, so he didn't mind telling them the truth, and he hoped they could become stronger quickly.

For a moment, the atmosphere became heavy.

Shikaichi and Kakashi remained silent, lost in deep thought.

After a long while.

Nara Shikaichi's expression was complex: "Jin, you're amazing!"

"Your judgment is basically the same as our clan leader's. Our clan leader also said at the clan meeting that the Third Shinobi World War will definitely happen; it's only a matter of time."

"The reason the village and Sunagakure are delaying their decisive battle is to drag out the time as much as possible, giving the village more time to prepare supplies, personnel..."

"However, our clan leader predicts that they can only drag it out for three to five years at most!"

Uchiha Jin's eyes narrowed slightly.

As expected of Nara Shikaku, the smartest person in the Nara clan.

Because according to the original story, the Third Shinobi World War would break out around Konoha Year 43-45 and end around Konoha Year 47-49.

It was only Konoha Year 39 now, and only Sunagakure and Konohagakure were at war, and it was only a small-scale offensive and defensive battle.

The truly large-scale decisive battle was at least four or five years away.

He took a deep breath and slowly nodded.

"I agree with this deduction as well!"

"So, we need to make good use of these three to five years to cultivate. Our goal is to survive the Third Shinobi World War as much as possible."

"This point is very difficult."

"Because we not only have to face enemies, but also the hidden forces within the village."

"To put it bluntly, Shimura Danzō!"

"This person is vengeful and incredibly petty. He will never let us go."

"Of course, there's no need to worry too much."

"We have Kakashi's father's legacy. If we manage it well, protecting us won't be difficult. In fact, if we perform well during the war, we might even be able to use it to form a new force led by us."

Following Uchiha Jin's words, Shikaichi and Kakashi also became serious.

Truly—a time of turmoil!

However, what Uchiha Jin said was not wrong. Hatake Sakumo's legacy was indeed substantial.

They couldn't take over now because their strength was too poor; it was already good that people were willing to help them.

But, similarly.

If the three of them could grow, then it wouldn't be difficult to win over these people.

The reason was simple!

They all bore the mark of Hatake Sakumo. The Sarutobi Hiruzen faction would never trust them. Their best outcome would be to never be promoted and to be assigned to leisurely positions for the rest of their lives.

And that was the best outcome!

If it were worse, it wouldn't be impossible to send them to their deaths during the war.

Even if they temporarily maintained their power, Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely support his own people to rise to power. At that time, these people would either be sent to dangerous places or become rogue ninja...

So.

If the three of them truly become powerful, then it might be possible to completely subdue them.

"Okay, understood!"

"I will train hard and become stronger as quickly as possible!"

Kakashi said gravely.

Nara Shikaichi also nodded, ambition burning within him.

Yes!

He was just an insignificant member of the Nara Clan, and it was difficult to gain power within the Nara, which was why he couldn't even join the Ino-Shika-Cho team.

Now, after opening up to Kakashi and Uchiha Jin, he saw another path in life.

Don't be fooled by the Nara Clan's laziness and aversion to trouble; that's just an act. Otherwise, the Nara Clan wouldn't have become confidants of the Hokage, and Nara Shikaku wouldn't be the current Jonin squad leader.

In this world, no one is a fool.

If the Nara Clan truly stayed out of worldly affairs and didn't have a place in Konohagakure's upper echelons, they wouldn't even be able to protect their own assets. What kind of leisurely enjoyment of life could a bunch of broke people talk about?

The Nara Clan's laziness was merely to secure their position, only then would they think about enjoying life.

Nara Shikaichi currently had nothing, so he naturally had to gain some power and secure his position before he could think about slacking off.

Right now, he just wanted to climb desperately!

"Oh, right, Jin!"

"Since we're friends, I'll give you some honest advice."

"If you like Nohara Rin, then I suggest you confess to her directly. By confirming your relationship, you can make Obito give up. Dragging this out won't benefit any of you."

"As a man, you must be decisive!"

"As for the trouble and danger you face, don't worry too much. Many things are interconnected. Having Nohara Rin as a tie will give you more motivation to train."

"In fact, if you can convert your potential into strength, you could even discuss with your clan leader about having Nohara Rin withdraw from the ninja ranks and not participate in wars. It wouldn't be a big problem."

"A mere Genin is nothing to a Ninja Clan or Konohagakure."

"Even if Nohara Rin still wants to be a ninja, with you, a potential asset, protecting her, and with the inheritance from Kakashi's father, protecting Nohara Rin on the battlefield wouldn't be a major issue."

"Of course, this is just a suggestion."

"Whether or not to do this is ultimately your decision!"