Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

In order to prevent Danzo from actually training him to be Hokage, Shisui specifically sought him out and explained his thoughts in advance.

"Shisui, I'm getting old."

Danzo, with his back to Shisui, gazed at the Third Hokage's grave and sighed deeply.

He once coveted this identity and was obsessed with it.

But now, he would rather give up the title of Hokage and just continue to serve as the Hokage's assistant.

But... things have changed.

Sarutobi is no longer the Sarutobi of the past, and he is no longer the same person he once was.

"You used to really want to be Hokage, so why don't you want to be it anymore?"

Shisui couldn't understand that Kotoamatsukami merely altered Danzo's hostility towards the Uchiha and made him treat Konoha more selflessly.

The result was this strange entity.

"Yes... I did many wrong things in the past. Shisui, you once said that you would make me atone for my sins and make me suffer, but why...?"

Danzo's gaze grew increasingly confused. He could no longer tell that he, who should have been in pain because of this, was gradually starting to like this feeling.

Witnessing Konoha gradually recover under his care filled him with genuine joy. Although he was experiencing a helpless rage in his mind, he was happy and content.

"I'm not in pain at all, I'm... happy. Even though I should be atoning for my sins, I... am actually enjoying it."

"Shisui, tell me... if you had killed me back then, wouldn't that have been the greatest punishment for me?"

"..."

Shisui remained silent in the face of Danzo's questions because... she simply couldn't understand them! She recognized every word—punishment, pleasure—but she couldn't comprehend them!

"Never mind..."

Danzo also felt that it was inappropriate to make Shisui the Hokage. He was strong enough, but if he couldn't think straight, it would be pointless.

He'll remain Hokage for a few more years, and once a suitable successor is found, he'll apologize to Sarutobi.

No, not only Sarutobi, but also many others who died because of him. These things will not disappear because of his change. He is a sinner, a sinner whose crimes are too numerous to count.

He doesn't expect to be forgiven; he only hopes that his compensation can help the injured people recover a little. For the many others who cannot be compensated, he can only atone in the Pure Land.

"I can't take it anymore!!! I'm leaving."

Shisui scratched her head, feeling that Danzo in front of her was inexplicable. As long as she wasn't made Hokage, she turned around and left angrily.

"Sigh... Sarutobi, how much longer until I can see you again?"

In the lonely night, Danzo closed his eyes again. Sarutobi was important, but for him, Konoha was more important.

Shisui didn't care about all this nonsense. As long as the village and her family were doing well, she would behave herself.

If we could hand over the clan leadership to Itachi sooner, that would be even better. With the clan leadership's status, she wouldn't be able to confess to Ningxia. It's not that she can't say it!

At this moment, Ningxia was having hot pot with the women at home. Kakashi, much more clever than Shisui, had already found a chance to sneak back.

Ningxia, Kakashi, Naruto, Haku, and Yugao were chatting and laughing around the hot pot.

Naruko and Haku listened to Kakashi tell a story, but Kakashi avoided many of the bloody and violent parts, only telling the exciting parts.

When Shisui arrived, panting, just in time for the hot pot. Seeing Ningxia, Kakashi, and Yugao chatting and laughing, she felt a little unhappy.

But she still forced a smile and said, "Ningxia, I'm back."

"Shisui... never mind, come in. Bai, go prepare the dishes."

Ningxia was stunned for a while before letting Shisui in. Kakashi looked Shisui up and down, and realized that Shisui's frequent visits were only because the clan leader was too busy with work and had some reservations.

If Shisui hadn't been the clan leader, Kakashi wouldn't have dared to imagine what he would have done.

"Sorry to bother you..."

Shisui smiled politely at Kakashi and Yugao, after all, she had fought alongside Kakashi during the war and the two had a very good relationship.

Kakashi nodded politely. Regardless of what Shisui thought, Ningxia liked him. No matter who came first, Shisui was just an outsider.

"Sorry, the meeting over there was too troublesome, so I only arrived now. By the way, Kakashi, what are you doing here?"

Shisui scratched his head as he explained, while Kakashi quietly replied, "Shadow Clone Jutsu."

"..."

Shisui's smile froze. She felt that this meeting was very formal and should not be taken lightly, so she never thought of using shadow clones and just sat there to wait it out.

If she had known Kakashi would do this, she...

"Shisui, are you alright?"

Ningxia made many protective charms during the war mobilization, including for Mingzi and Bai, so that he wouldn't be absent if something happened to them.

"No! Ningxia, I've been carrying the amulet you gave me carefully, it hasn't been of any use!"

As if showing off, Zhishui directly took off her vest and fiddled with the amulet in front of the two women. She used to be a little secretive about it, but now she didn't care at all.

"..."

Ningxia sensed that Kakashi and Yugao were both staring at her. Apart from Haku and Naruko, Ningxia was dressed in the shape of a cute little animal.

The others were all made by Ningxia herself; they like to use things as patterns.

Therefore, each one is unique. No one would care about the amulets of two little girls, but the amulets of mature women are a different story.

"Um...everyone...eat...eat, this hot pot smells so good..."

After being "assassinated" by Kakashi every day, Ningxia finally realized that she had to change the subject at this time, otherwise it wouldn't just be "assassinated", but real assassination.

"Yeah, it's impossible to eat properly there. Ningxia's cooking is definitely the best."

Shisui had no idea that she had started a war. The two women tacitly took out their amulets, which they usually cherished.

It wasn't just the power within the amulet, but also Ningxia's affection. However, now they found that their affection had been divided into so many parts, which inevitably made them feel a little sad.

This forces them to accept the fact that Ningxia can also love others, even if that love is only out of concern.

"You... have amulets too? Well... that's great, isn't it?"

Shisui had already experienced the benefits of the amulet, and asked the women with a smile how they felt after using it. She had already used it before the war!

Originally, Zhishui meant that Ningxia's amulets were very useful, but since they had been used before the war, it meant that Zhishui already had amulets, at least earlier than them.

Sensing Kakashi's downcast and somewhat dejected gaze, Ningxia quickly interrupted Shisui, telling her to eat properly.

Even so, the atmosphere created by Shisui has clearly begun to veer in a strange direction.