Upon hearing Shikaku's words, the three fell silent simultaneously. Even Torifu Akimichi, who usually didn't get involved in affairs, couldn't help but ask:
" Shikaku, I know you're smart, but what's the reason?"
"The era of ninjas is coming to an end!"
Shikaku looked at this surviving elder of the Ino-Shika-Cho and said.
The moment those words were spoken, Torifu's expression changed.
" Shikaku, did you find something?"
" Shikamaru came back and we talked."
Shikaku looked at Inoichi and Choza.
"Regarding the Sea Region Academy."
"Is there anything special about this?"
Inoichi Yamanaka and Akimichi Chōza were still not quite sure why.
"Before the holiday, Mr. Arashi personally spoke with Shikamaru."
"Is that so? Ino didn't tell me."
Inoichi was taken aback.
" Choji didn't tell me either."
"It was a very important matter, so Shikamaru naturally didn't tell them."
Shikaku gently shook his head.
"So, it's because of this? That Mr. Lan is trying to win us over?"
Torifu Akimichi and inquires about the Way.
"That's only one aspect, but the most important thing is the Sea Region Academy's attitude towards the Shinobi World and ninjas."
Shikaku told the three of them about Shikamaru and Mr. Arashi's conversation, and also explained Mr. Arashi's thoughts.
" The Sea Region Academy's attitude towards ninjas is almost identical to that of Minazuki Yuzuru."
"But aren't they enemies?"
Inoichi couldn't help but ask.
We've all been scammed.
Shikaku shook his head.
" Shikamaru told me that there are three special individuals in their class."
" Hinata Hyuga, Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki!"
" Hyuga, Uchiha, Uzumaki, etc., Shikaku, you mean, they are!!!"
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately realized something.
Similarly, Torifu Akimichi and Akimichi Chōza also realized what was happening and stared at him in shock.
"If I'm not mistaken, Hinata Hyuga is the young lady of the Hyuga Clan who was kidnapped several years ago. As for Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, we don't need to say anything more about them, right?"
"That Naruto Uzumaki has blond hair!"
Upon hearing this, all three of them gasped simultaneously.
The child who was taken away by Minazuki Yuzuru back then has now appeared at the Sea Region Academy, and many things have changed in an instant.
"So, Mr. Lan, or rather, the Sea Region Academy, has already cooperated with Minazuki Yuzuru and the others? Even the Fourth Hokage, Sakumo, and those who were taken away by Minazuki Yuzuru, are all prepared."
"If that's the case, then Shikaku is right."
Torifu Akimichi, for the first time in a long time, began to think seriously.
" Minazuki Yuzuru possesses terrifying strength comparable to the First Hokage. He's no longer the child he once was. Moreover, he has a formidable Uchiha by his side, and now he's aided by the Fourth Hokage, Sakumo, and the genius Kakashi, plus the unfathomable Sea Region Academy."
As names appeared one by one from Torifu Akimichi, everyone present understood the seriousness of the situation and why Shikaku had called them so urgently.
"It seems the era of ninjas is indeed coming to an end."
Even Torifu Akimichi had to admit this fact at this moment.
The opponent is too terrifying. That genius boy who stood on the opposite side of the Shinobi World has now grown up, and he has so many equally powerful helpers by his side. Just those people around him are terrifying enough, not to mention the behemoth that is the Sea Region Academy.
"Speaking of which, there's one more thing. Tsunade and Orochimaru are also at the Sea Region Academy."
Shikaku suddenly spoke again.
"Huh? You mean, Tsunade was there too?"
Torifu Akimichi was surprised.
"Yes, Shikamaru told me that after they entered the Academy, on the day of the freshman orientation, they met Tsunade and Orochimaru."
" Tsunade is there? Wait, wasn't she supposed to have met with some mishap and gone missing?"
" Torifu, please don't forget, Minazuki Yuzuru is Tsunade's most proud disciple."
Shikamaru reminded him again.
"That's it! She's there, which means that Minazuki Yuzuru is there too!"
Torifu Akimichi immediately spoke.
"In that case, there's no need to discuss anything further. Shikaku, have Shikamaru tell Mr. Arashi next semester after he goes to the Academy Academy we're willing to join."
Over the decades, Torifu Akimichi had long seen through the ways of the world. His only wish was to inherit the will of his two old friends and protect the three great families of Ino-Shika-Cho.
Staying in Konoha now is clearly a mistake.
Are we really leaving like this?
"I can't believe it, "Akimichi Chōza.
"Otherwise what? Is there anything about Konoha that you're attached to?"
Shikamaru looked at him and asked.
"There aren't many, actually."
Choza scratched his head sheepishly.
"We've done far more for this village than it has given us. Since we already know it's destined for destruction, why should we hold on?"
Shikaku saw things very clearly.
"It just feels a bit like a dream."
Choza looked out the window at Konoha.
That's because you've invested too much.
Shikaku gently shook his head.
"I said it a long time ago: the daimyo, the ninja villages, the ninjas—it's all a mistake. This Shinobi World has never been normal; its twisted state will only get worse. But we don't have the power to change it. And now, I see hope."
This is a high-stakes gamble.
Inoichi gave a wry smile.
"No, there's no risk involved, I'm sure of it!"
Shikaku very confident.
"Now that we've made the decision, there's a question: how do we leave Konoha quietly?"
Torifu Akimichi and inquires about the Way.
"Yes! That's the biggest problem."
"Our three clans together number about a thousand people. It's hard for such a large group to disappear without attracting attention."
"Regarding this, there's no rush. Now that the decision has been made, we can focus on planning. After all, the Sea Region Academy and Minazuki Yuzuru won't act so hastily, at least not while these children are in school."
Shikaku's eyes flickered twice.
"Why?"
"I don't know, it's just a gut feeling."
Shikaku shook his head. "I feel that the Sea Region Academy is not just a simple Academy; there must be some purpose behind it."
After silently watching Shikaku time, Torifu Akimichi said nothing more.
"The most important task now is to figure out how to relocate the family members, and if possible, take everything belonging to the family with us."
"A meticulous plan is needed, Shikaku. I'm leaving this to you!"
Torifu Akimichi looked at him.
"Don't worry, Senior Torifu, I will find the best way to transfer all of our family's assets out of the country."
Shikaku nodded; he was quite adept at this kind of thing.
His life was ruined by this; he spent most of his time scheming, which was the deepest punishment for the highly intelligent Nara Clan.
With this talent, they could have done so much more, but being in the Shinobi World, they could only use it to devise these disgusting schemes.
Fortunately, Shikamaru has found his path, and he will not repeat the same mistakes!