I am the most popular character in Naruto!

Chiaki stopped Itachi Uchiha from getting excited and smiled apologetically at the Anbu, "Wait a moment, it'll be ready soon."

"As you wish."

The ANBU nodded and took two steps back, indicating that Chiaki and Itachi could talk freely.

"In that case, I'll share my thoughts with Lord Chiaki."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Itachi Uchiha began to ponder.

"Weasel?"

Shisui looked nervously at Itachi Uchiha. After all, Chiaki was an enemy of the Uchiha clan. If he rashly befriended Chiaki, he might be antagonized by the Uchiha clan members.

Similarly, since Chiaki is an enemy of the Uchiha clan, she wouldn't really be that kind to Uchiha Itachi.

Given her title as a witch and her unpredictable personality, there's a high probability that Itachi Uchiha answered Chiaki's question, which ironically put him in an awkward position.

"fine."

Uchiha Itachi shook his head. "Lady Chiaki wouldn't do anything to me. I can sense that she has no hostility towards me, but she is full of hostility towards you."

"This……"

Zhishui scratched his head. He didn't dare to look at Qianqiu's face, afraid that he would anger her and she would beat him up without a care.

"Do you have any ideas?"

Chiaki stared directly at Itachi, ignoring Shisui, hoping that Itachi would offer something.

She admitted that her IQ was not as high as those of exceptionally intelligent people like Nara Shikaku and Uchiha Itachi. Since they helped her think, she could make things much easier.

"First of all, based on Lord Chiaki's recent actions, the Third Hokage would take time off work every week to train with you, but this week he suddenly canceled that, which shows that something extremely troublesome must have happened."

Itachi reached out and pinched his tender chin, pondering deeply.

"Secondly, the Third Hokage suddenly sent someone to invite you to discuss this matter, which clearly means that this thorny issue even requires the intervention of a top-tier medical ninja like yourself."

"There haven't been any major battles recently, and there's no news of any high-ranking figures being injured."

"Based on the information circulating among merchants recently, it seems that the Wind Shadow of the Land of Wind has disappeared without a trace."

"Based on my deduction, either Lord Chiaki went to treat Kazekage, or..."

Itachi Uchiha paused, then said with a solemn expression, "The Third Shinobi World War may be about to begin."

Chapter 240 Gentlemen, I love war

Hokage's office.

The desk was shrouded in smoke, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, a pipe dangling from his lips, was buried in the smoke.

Standing in front of the desk were a group of ninjas, including but not limited to the two heads of the Hyuga clan, Fugaku Uchiha of the Uchiha clan, the three young leaders of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, and a number of Jonin, and even elite Jonin.

Jiraiya leaned against the window with his arms crossed, Orochimaru idly flipped through the books on the shelf, and Tsunade reached out and pressed her hand on Shizune's head, signaling her to be quiet.

On the other sofa sat Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu, along with Hatake Sakumo, who was pretending to be invisible.

In reality, Sakumo Hatake was too lazy to come, but the Anbu told him that Chiaki would also be attending the meeting, so he rushed over from home.

Thanks to Chiaki's assistance, Sakumo Hatake clarified his own path. In order to repay Chiaki, he wanted to be her protector until she no longer needed his protection.

It seems that Chiaki, who has not yet reached the level of an elite Jonin, still needs protection. However, given her growth rate, Hatake Sakumo realizes that he cannot protect her for much longer.

knock knock

After two crisp knocks, the door to the Hokage's office opened, and Chiaki walked in gracefully with Mirai.

"Chiaki Senju and Mirai Kuriyama, the two of you have been brought here."

An ANBU ninja appeared in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, reported to him, and then disappeared. All the ninjas in the room focused their attention on Chiaki and his companion.

"Your Highness, good day."

Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi bowed amicably to Chiaki. They had met Chiaki before during the Second Shinobi World War, and their relationship was fairly good.

"Greetings, clan leaders."

Qianqiu bowed gracefully, and Weilai followed suit with a bow.

She surveyed the ninjas in the office; clearly, all the major clans of Konoha were present, indicating that this was indeed a major event.

"Clan Chief Uchiha, greetings. Your son has truly broadened my horizons; he is completely different from you."

Chiaki's gaze fell on Uchiha Fugaku, and the petty-minded girl immediately began to plot revenge. Uchiha Fugaku didn't say anything, he just crossed his arms and nodded to Chiaki, and that was it.

"Humph."

Chiaki snorted lightly, showing his disdain for Uchiha Fugaku's inaction. The three ninjas beside Uchiha Fugaku stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Haha, Your Highness, how have you been?"

Nara Shikaku stepped forward and greeted Chiaki with a smile.

"My esteemed strategist, how have you been?"

Chiaki quickly bowed to Nara Shikaku. When they were trying to save Tsunade, if Nara Shikaku hadn't seen through Ebizo's plan and brought people to help, Chiaki and the others would probably have all perished.

Chiaki was quite grateful to Nara Shikaku.

"Hehe, let me introduce you. These two are members of our Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

Nara Shikaku smiled and gestured, “Yamano Inoichi, Akimichi Choza, the young clan leader of the Yamanaka and Akimichi clans.”

"I have long heard of the Pig-Deer-Butterfly Group. Today I finally get to meet them. I would like to greet the two young clan leaders."

Chiaki gracefully bowed to Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza, who quickly stepped aside, waving their hands and saying they dared not.

Compared to Princess Chiaki's status, their status as young clan leaders is nothing. Chiaki only addressed them as young clan leaders out of respect for Nara Shikaku; they shouldn't really think of themselves as anyone important.

"The rest are the heads and young heads of the Yuhi clan, the Mitarai clan, the Aburame clan, and the Inuzuka clan. Today, they have all gathered together."

Nara Shikaku and Chiaki were close, so Shikaku directly introduced her to the ninjas in the office.

Qianqiu smiled and bowed to everyone, her manners impeccable, fully demonstrating the integrity and etiquette expected of a princess of Konoha.

"Look at them, then look at you, tsk tsk."

Jiraiya leaned against the window, shaking his head at Tsunade, and said, "Chiaki's manners are so good, but your manners are like they've been fed to a dog; they've never appeared before."

"Pah! Even if I have no manners, I'm still better than a lecherous old man like you!"

Tsunade spat at Jiraiya, then looked at Chiaki with equal satisfaction.

Since Mito Uzumaki passed away, Tsunade often feels guilty for not fulfilling her responsibilities as a princess and for not upholding the image of Konoha and the Uzumaki and Senju clans.

However, after Chiaki grew up, Tsunade no longer had such worries.

Chiaki is amazing, truly amazing.

Compared to herself, she was more deserving of the title of princess and better able to showcase the beauty of Konoha.

"Hehe, you haven't seen how lazy Qi is."

Orochimaru licked his lips and gave a smile like that of an old father.

"Why hasn't this old man started yet?"

"Get to the point and don't waste everyone's time."

Sakumo Hatake, dressed in linen clothes, yawned lazily.

He had a carefree, lazy demeanor, completely unlike a ninja.

No one present dared to underestimate Hatake Sakumo. Even Jiraiya bluntly admitted defeat, acknowledging that even at Kage level, he was no match for Hatake Sakumo in a one-on-one fight.

"cough."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Sakumo Hatake, cleared his throat, and tapped on the table.

"Let's stop this small talk; we have important news to announce."

"Yes!"

The ninjas in the Hokage's office immediately stood up straight, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi with serious expressions, awaiting his orders.

However, among the ninjas in this office, there was one exception.

"Oh, you've started smoking again?"

Chiaki completely ignored Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, walked to the desk, and slammed his hand on it.

"No smoking."

She reached out and grabbed the pipe from Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth, snatched it from his lips, slammed it on the table, waved away the smoke, and stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi with an air of self-righteousness.

“…Oh my little darling…”

Hiruzen Sarutobi was both amused and exasperated. He smoked to relieve stress, and anyone who tried to stop him from smoking was essentially going against him.

However, when facing Chiaki, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no way to refute her and could only let her do whatever she wanted.

This shows how much Hiruzen Sarutobi dotes on Chiaki.

"I won't smoke anymore, I won't smoke anymore, okay?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi reluctantly put away his pipe, and the ninjas present kept their eyes down, pretending they hadn't seen it.

After Chiaki stood aside with satisfaction, Hiruzen Sarutobi cleared his throat again and solemnly announced.

"Gentlemen, the war is about to begin!"

Chapter 241 Not Afraid of Death, Not a Ninja

"war?"

"Where?"

"Could it be that we're launching a war against other countries?"

The Jonin looked at each other, their sources of information limited, and they couldn't guess anything more for the time being.

Of all the ninjas present, only Nara Shikaku looked solemn. Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza, who knew their teammate best, also became nervous after seeing Nara Shikaku's serious expression.

"...Itachi Uchiha actually guessed it... Damn it..."