Naruto: Grinding to Six Paths Level in Konoha

At the beginning of the Third Great Ninja War, Shirai Hakusai saw his 'Hard Work Pays Off' fate and secretly made up his mind. I will remain a genin in Konoha for life, until I grind my way to Six Paths level. Though he was a civilian ninja with poor talent, he believed that effort would yield results. To survive the dangerous ninja war, Hakusai took steady steps and avoided risks whenever possible. But fate liked to play tricks—when he unexpectedly became an unofficial member of 'Root'... Hakusai thrived instead, his cautiousness leaving others in awe. Shirai Hakusai: My life has been like walking on thin ice. Do you think I can make it to the other side? Danzo Shimura: 'Only a ninja like you, who plans every step, stays steady, and avoids the spotlight, is fit to lead Root and protect the great tree of Konoha.' -- Years later, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, slowly...