Itachi's Determination
Uchiha Itachi: "@Senju Hashirama, @Namikaze Minato, two seniors, I... want to become Hokage!"
"I no longer want to be a pawn manipulated by Konoha's upper brass, nor can I bear the idea of personally cutting down my own clan, leaving Sasuke to face a bleak future alone."
"I want to lead the Uchiha clan out of the shadows and integrate them into Konoha wholeheartedly. I hope you two can give me some guidance."
Itachi's eyes were firm. He no longer trusted the so-called "protectors" of Konoha's system. He was determined to tear down the corruption within and rebuild Konoha from the inside out.
He knew that strength alone wouldn't secure the Hokage title. This was a truth he came to understand after glimpsing the future.
As he once said:
"It's not that those who become Hokage are recognized, but rather, only those who are recognized can become Hokage."
At this moment, he longed for the recognition of the two legendary Hokage in the chat group. Even if they weren't from his own timeline, he valued their wisdom.
Especially Namikaze Minato—his father, Uchiha Fugaku's brother-in-law—whose name alone carried weight in Itachi's heart.
The Hokages' Response
Meanwhile, in Konoha's Ichiraku Ramen shop…
Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama were enjoying the legendary ramen that had been a staple throughout history.
Hashirama nudged Tobirama, who was slurping down noodles, and whispered,
"Tobirama, there's an Uchiha kid who wants to be Hokage. What do you think?"
Tobirama didn't even look up. He continued enjoying his meal and casually replied,
"Who? Madara? Let him do it. It'll give me a break."
Hashirama chuckled and shook his head.
"Not Madara. It's a young man named Itachi. He's from another timeline. His talent is comparable to Madara's."
That got Tobirama's attention. He raised an eyebrow.
"Itachi?"
Hashirama nodded.
Tobirama thought for a moment before shrugging.
"Let him try. We can't control how others live in their own worlds. Brother, you always worry too much."
Hashirama pondered for a moment before responding in the chat:
Senju Hashirama:
"Young Uchiha, I suggest you pursue your goal bravely. If you want to become Hokage, or even dominate the ninja world, there's nothing inherently wrong with that."
"But be careful—the time you live in is fragile."
"The Fourth Hokage has just passed, the Nine-Tails' attack left deep scars, and Konoha's high-end combat power is critically low. Morale is weak, and foreign enemies are lurking. If you move too soon, Konoha may crumble under the weight of internal conflict."
"That being said, should you truly step forward, we will assist you. We won't allow Konoha to fall."
Itachi read Hashirama's response carefully.
"So that's how it is..."
Indeed, Hashirama's words made perfect sense. The Uchiha clan was like a ticking time bomb. If he openly declared his ambitions now, power-hungry elites within the clan would try to take advantage of the situation.
And if Konoha perceived Uchiha as a threat, they would act first, leading to an all-out massacre.
Itachi clenched his fist. No matter which way he looked at it, the future was full of dangers.
Namikaze Minato:
"I support you, Itachi, but Hashirama-sama and I are not from your time. The true decision is yours to make."
Uchiha Itachi:
"I understand, Fourth Hokage."
At that moment, a notification from the group leader appeared in front of him.
Shinomiya Uzumaki's Strategy
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Itachi, I have two suggestions. Want to hear them?"
Uchiha Itachi:
"I would like to hear them, Group Leader."
"First suggestion: Wait."
"Maintain stability within Uchiha. Buy time for Konoha to recover and let the new generation grow strong enough to resist external threats. If a foreign power invades, lead your clan to fight for Konoha. This will increase your prestige and make your path to Hokage smoother."
Itachi considered this plan but quickly realized its flaw.
"Group Leader, I don't think this will work. I lack the absolute strength to keep the Uchiha clan under control indefinitely."
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Then let's move on to the second plan—kill Shimura Danzo immediately."
Itachi's breath caught.
"Kill... Danzo?"
Shinomiya Uzumaki's idea was insane.
"If Danzo is eliminated, Konoha may spiral into chaos! The Uchiha will rise up, neighboring nations will seize the opportunity to strike, and the village could collapse overnight!"
But before he could voice his concerns, Shinomiya Uzumaki continued.
"Once Danzo is dead, you'll earn a massive amount of group currency. Use it to buy power-ups from the chat group's store. Fight fire with fire."
"As you deal with Konoha's internal conflicts, repel invading ninja villages. The entire ninja world will descend into chaos. But through this war, you will grow even stronger."
"Gold coins will keep rolling in, allowing you to continue evolving, creating a virtuous cycle of war and power."
*"Once you are strong enough, *you won't just become Hokage—you will rule the entire ninja world."
Uchiha Obito:
"Why do I feel like I've read this plot before in some light novel?"
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Don't change the subject. Just tell me—is it a good plan or not?"
Uchiha Obito:
"I won't lie—it's interesting. Minato-sensei, Hashirama-sama, what do you think?"
Both Hokage fell silent.
Namikaze Minato:
"..."
Senju Hashirama:
"..."
The plan was insane.
Hashirama:
"This is too extreme. Once war begins, thousands will die."
Hashirama's heart ached at the thought. He had built Konoha to end war, not to start it.
But Shinomiya Uzumaki's reply was cold.
"First Hokage, you're too soft-hearted. War is the nature of this world."
"Greed fuels conflict. The only way to control war is by controlling power itself."
"Only a true powerhouse can force the world into submission. You and Madara did it once, but you let peace slip through your fingers. Itachi lacks that overwhelming presence now, but we can create it."
"And besides, if Uchiha doesn't fight, they'll be massacred. What choice do they really have?"
Hashirama sighed deeply.
Senju Hashirama:
"...What you said makes sense."
Itachi fell into silence.
Was brute force truly the only way?
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Itachi, are you still hoping to resolve this with 'understanding'?"
Itachi hesitated.
"Naruto did it. The Five Nations came together under his leadership."
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Because he and Sasuke were too powerful to ignore. And because Naruto had friends in every village. It wasn't 'understanding'—it was dominance through charisma and strength."
Itachi sighed.
"I will carefully consider your suggestion, Group Leader."
Shinomiya Uzumaki:
"Good. Today's battles pave the road for tomorrow's peace. If you become strong enough, you won't just change Konoha—you'll change the world."
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