As soon as Naruto said his new world needed a core group of members,
The Six Family Heads, led by Shikaku, understood everything.
"After living in Konoha for so long, you all know how the Hokage monopolized power and suppressed you, don't you?"
Naruto continued as he watched their stunned expressions. "But I'm different from them. The Shinobi World's old system should have been changed long ago. Those with ability should hold high office, and I think very highly of your abilities."
The native clans of the Shinobi World all held certain traditional beliefs.
Just like the Uchiha, whose descendants often spoke of their ancestors' glorious deeds.
It was the same principle.
If one of their ancestors became Hokage, it would surely be recorded in the clan genealogy and passed down to future generations.
"So Shikamaru and his classmates being able to leave Konoha together and reach the Land of Waves was also something you planned in advance?"
Only now did Shikaku truly feel how frightening Naruto was.
Naruto merely smiled and nodded.
"In that case, you knew from the very beginning that we would choose the second path and join your side?"
"You could say that." Now that his cards were on the table, Naruto had nothing left to hide.
"You truly are Minato's son. All of a sudden, I feel old."
Shikaku looked at Naruto and sighed with emotion. He had always considered himself a skilled strategist, yet against Naruto's schemes, he had found no room to maneuver at all. He could only follow Naruto's wishes.
After hearing Shikaku's high praise, Inoichi Yamanaka voiced his own doubts.
"Naruto, my boy, your planning may be thorough, but there's one thing you need to understand. In this world, brains alone won't accomplish anything great. Perhaps you don't know just how