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"Yes, Jiraiya-sama."

Uchiha Itachi said calmly and confidently, "I know exactly what Chiaki-neechan wants to say."

"Oh? Then tell me about it?"

Jiraiya looked at Itachi in surprise. Was there really something special about this boy that made Chiaki deliberately bring him here to find him?

Now that things have come to this point, Jiraiya is well aware that Chiaki brought him to the dumpling shop for no other reason than this boy.

Uchiha Itachi turned his gaze to Chiaki, who looked down at him. Although the boy's face was very young, Chiaki saw Uchiha Itachi's mature appearance in his eyes.

She nodded slightly and said, "Itachi, tell me your thoughts."

Looking at Itachi with some doubt, she didn't have Chiaki's memories of understanding this world, and could only make predictions based on Chiaki's behavior.

She had never seen Chiaki think so highly of anyone before; the last person Chiaki thought so highly of was Obito.

As it turns out, Obito did indeed grow into a monster, but what about Itachi Uchiha?

Could it be a monster no less powerful than Obito, or even a monster stronger than Obito?

"Yes."

After receiving a signal from Chiaki, Itachi bowed slightly, showing Chiaki the utmost respect.

Jiraiya was amazed. Despite the fact that the Uchiha clan and Chiaki were at odds, this kid was able to overcome his prejudices and treat Chiaki according to his own ideas, which was quite remarkable.

What's even more remarkable is that Itachi Uchiha is the young head of the Uchiha clan, and he's very young.

Once Itachi Uchiha grows up and completely takes over the Uchiha clan, what will become of the Uchiha clan?

It will at least be much better than it is now.

Fugaku Uchiha was incapable of managing his clan and still maintained the arrogance of the Uchiha clan, but Itachi Uchiha was not.

He knows how to manage a business, how to maintain a long-standing relationship, and how to balance interests.

In terms of management skills, the only one who can be compared to Itachi Uchiha is probably Hiashi Hyuga.

Far away.

After pondering for a moment, Itachi Uchiha calmly said, "We are currently in a period of peace following the end of the Third Shinobi World War, which should be a time to promote development and allow Konoha's overall strength to recover and rapidly improve."

"Minato Namikaze's wedding some time ago was obviously part of this plan, using the wedding to appease the people and strengthen their cohesion."

"And then what?"

"The cohesion among the people has been enhanced, so how can we further expand our influence and propel Konoha to new heights?"

"In my opinion, it should be a change of Hokage!"

Uchiha Itachi slowly explained his thoughts, unaware that every point he made aligned perfectly with Hiruzen Sarutobi's ideas, causing Jiraiya to widen his eyes in astonishment.

This is this...

Could it be that this kid knows all of Hiruzen Sarutobi's plans?

Or perhaps someone explained all of this to him?

He turned to look at Chiaki in shock, wanting to say something, but Chiaki didn't seem to notice. She just looked at Uchiha Itachi with praise, as if it were perfectly natural.

Of course?

In other words, Itachi Uchiha figured all of this out by himself?!

Jiraiya's shock deepened. How old was he?

She's not even ten years old, is she?

For a boy of this age to be able to analyze Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts and see the entire village from the perspective of a Kage—what does that even mean?

Hokage consciousness!

Itachi Uchiha mastered the consciousness of the Kage from a young age!

Before Jiraiya could finish processing this, Itachi Uchiha paused and continued, "Based on this judgment, it's much easier for us to make a judgment."

"Since the Third Hokage wants to change the Hokage, then it is necessary to select a candidate for Hokage."

"From all perspectives, there are only a few candidates for Hokage."

"The Legendary Sannin of Konoha, Lord Danzo Shimura, Lord Yellow Flash, and... Sister Chiaki."

Uchiha Itachi looked at Chiaki with confidence, wanting to see affirmation in Chiaki's eyes.

Chiaki did not disappoint Itachi Uchiha, and looked at him with an affirmative gaze.

"Could someone have been explaining things to this kid?!"

Jiraiya swallowed hard, looking at Itachi Uchiha with increasing suspicion.

But on second thought, very few people could analyze from the perspective of the Kage and judge that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted a change of leadership.

There are probably only a handful of people in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who could have guessed it.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi was still in his prime and had just won a battle, so it was impossible for him to be replaced directly.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to retire at the height of his power in order to allow Konoha to develop rapidly. Such courage and choice are hard to come by and hard to be known by others.

As a result, Itachi Uchiha came to this conclusion. If he had someone guiding him from behind, then the existence of that person would be quite far-fetched.

In other words, all of this was the result of Itachi Uchiha's own analysis!

"Now that we've obtained so much information, it's quite clear why Chiaki-neechan brought Jiraiya-sama to me."

Itachi Uchiha smiled slightly and looked at Jiraiya, who was in shock.

"Lord Jiraiya, do you want to become Hokage?"

"Or perhaps you want to understand the consciousness of shadows?"

"?"

Jiraiya paused for a moment after hearing Itachi's words, then swore.

"Qianqiu! Do you think I'm not even as good as a child at making movies!?"

"You think I need a child to teach me how to become a shadow???"

"……cough."

Chiaki coughed lightly, turned her head away, and pressed her cheek against Mirai's.

Future covered her mouth and laughed, finally understanding.

Chiaki brought Jiraiya with him this time to become his apprentice.

However, Itachi Uchiha is indeed very capable, as he was able to analyze the Third Hokage's intentions perfectly.

Analyze and act from the perspective of the shadow.

With his exceptional talent and strength, once Itachi Uchiha becomes a Kage, he will certainly be qualified to become Hokage!

really.

Those who are favored by Qianqiu are all monsters.

"Don't ask anything else, Jiraiya-sensei, just ask yourself if you want to."

Feeling embarrassed by Jiraiya's gaze, Chiaki simply touched her long hair and laid her cards on the table.

"If you're willing, I can help you grow to the point where you can become Hokage!"

Chapter 466 This wave is in the bag

after all.

Jiraiya still did not choose to accept Chiaki's kindness.

It wasn't because he was proud or unwilling to accept Itachi Uchiha's teachings.

Rather, it was because Jiraiya genuinely did not want to become Hokage.

He knew he wasn't cut out for it.

Jiraiya naturally possessed the consciousness of a shadow.

However, for Jiraiya, becoming a Kage was not necessary.

What is Naruto?

A true Hokage is someone who can protect the entire Land of Fire, protect the entire Hidden Leaf Village, uphold the path of the Kage, resolutely implement the true meaning of ninja, and lead the entire Hidden Leaf Village forward in spirit.

Hashirama Senju was undoubtedly a qualified Hokage.

He was a pioneer of an era; the First Hokage symbolized pioneering and innovation.

Tobirama Senju was undoubtedly a qualified Hokage.

He ensured peace and stability in the early days of Konoha's establishment and laid the foundation for Konoha to become the number one ninja in the entire ninja world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was undoubtedly a qualified Hokage.

He ensured Konoha's position as the number one ninja in the world, allowing Konoha to continue its development with a stable and mature approach to maintaining its status quo.

What will the next Hokage be like?

He was bound to be a dynamic figure, someone who could inspire the people to make great strides in postwar reconstruction.

Jiraiya knew very well that he was not up to the task.

As a seasoned veteran accustomed to freedom, Jiraiya possessed the strength of a Kage and a portion of the Kage's consciousness, but he could not become a Hokage suitable for the current era.

Anyone but him is acceptable.

This includes Tsunade, Orochimaru, and even Minato and Chiaki.

Each of them can lead Konoha onto a new path, allowing it to sprout new branches and bloom with new flowers.

Even if it's just a natural occurrence, it won't work.

Standing at the main gate of Konoha, Chiaki gazed at Jiraiya squatting in front of the women's bathhouse, grinning foolishly. She was beginning to lose track of whether Jiraiya didn't want to become Hokage because he understood the Hokage too well.

It's because he really doesn't understand Naruto that he's unwilling to become Hokage.

"Chiaki?"