Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

After World War I, the world has now settled down relatively smoothly.

Inside the conference room of the Hokage Building.

It was filled with the current high-ranking officials of Konoha Village.

"Bang!"

Tsunade slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "I disagree! Shikatoki and Minato are only ten years old, and you're sending them to the battlefield? Old man, are you crazy?!"

"I disagree too!" Jiraiya immediately protested. "They're too young; they haven't even met the standards for graduating from the Ninja Academy."

Nara Shikaomi immediately seconded the motion.

Danzo Shimura immediately retorted.

"Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique and Shikatoki Nara's sealing techniques are indispensable on the battlefield!"

"Bullshit! Do you think we can't fight without the Flying Thunder God Technique and sealing techniques?" Tsunade stared at Shimura Danzo, her expression saying, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll beat you up."

"Ahem." Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed, "Tsunade, Jiraiya, Nara clan head, I know you're worried, but these two children are really special. I don't need to say more about the Flying Thunder God's mobility on the battlefield, and everyone should have some idea how strong Shikatoki's sealing techniques are."

"Konoha is currently surrounded by enemies on all sides and urgently needs Minato's mobility and sealing techniques to deal with the tailed beasts."

"Their strength far surpasses that of ordinary Chunin, but they lack experience."

"Regardless of the circumstances, what do you think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered a compromise.

"snort!"

Meanwhile, Minato and Shikamaru, who were in class, were approached by the Anbu and told that the Hokage had summoned them.

Shika and Minato exchanged a glance.

"Minato, this looks like we're going to have to go to the battlefield," Shika said softly.

"Go? Or not?" Minato asked Shika.

Lu Shi sighed, "I'm definitely going. There's no escaping this. But I need some benefits. Just wait and see."

Hiruzen Sarutobi is different from Tobirama Senju.

Tobirama Senju was direct and efficient.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the other hand, enjoys using moral blackmail. However, he is currently young, decisive, and powerful, hence the title "Ninja Hero."

There were absolutely no problems during this period.

But when Hiruzen Sarutobi gets older and loses his charisma, all that's left is moral blackmail, which won't look good.

We arrived at the conference room.

It was full of people.

"Shikatoshi, Minato, Konoha needs you now. We hope you will fight for Konoha! Of course, we will respect your wishes." He spoke like a seasoned politician.

Tsunade said directly, "Shikatoki, Minato, you don't need to pay attention to that old man. The battlefield is too dangerous. Just refuse him."

"Tsunade!" Danzo Shimura said, "Don't mislead them."

"What misleading? I'm just..."

"Hokage-sama, let's go." Shikatoki interrupted Tsunade, "But Minato and I are young, we need to have some means of self-preservation."

Tsunade said this when she was looking at the deer, and then she didn't say anything more.

This kid has his own ideas.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction. "Of course. Since you are willing to sacrifice for Konoha, Konoha will not treat you unfairly. I can decide that each of you can choose one ninjutsu from the Scroll of Sealing."

"Then thank you very much, Hokage-sama." Shikatoki didn't expect it to go so smoothly, but thinking about it, it makes sense. Hiruzen Sarutobi is young now and has just become Hokage, so there aren't many twists and turns involved.

"Please sit next to Tsunade and join the meeting."

"Yes."

The two approached Tsunade.

Tsunade pinched Shikatoki's arm hard. "Kid, do you know how dangerous the battlefield is?"

"Tsunade-neechan, the problem is we can't avoid it!" Shikatoki's words made Tsunade sigh softly.

Despite Konoha's vast resources and power, it couldn't withstand a combined attack from the four nations. Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique provided crucial mobility.

The sealing technique used on deer is even more effective.

"Currently, the Land of Rain is a strategic location. Both Sunagakure and Iwagakure have dispatched a large number of ninjas to enter. Among them, Hanzo of the Land of Rain is showing strong resistance. Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, the three of you will lead the troops to the Land of Rain."

"Sakumo, you will take the Anbu, Minato, and Shikatoki to Sunagakure to investigate the situation of the Jinchuriki. You are authorized to act independently."

"Danzo, you will lead a group of ninjas and the Hyuga clan to the Hidden Mist battlefield, primarily to obstruct them."

"Emura, Koharu, you two lead a group of ninjas to the Kumogakure battlefield with the Uchiha clan. Don't be too aggressive; if those lunatics go berserk, we'll be in trouble."

"Finally, Sakumo, Sunagakure is currently the weakest village. We must find an opportunity to make them withdraw! You know what I mean."

"yes!"

It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's judgment was very accurate during this period, and he acted decisively.

Meanwhile, Konoha in this era was gradually approaching its peak.

While they may not have had the overwhelming power of figures like Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha, which could single-handedly sweep through the ninja world, it was certainly a time when many stars shone brightly.

After the meeting ended, Tsunade looked at Sakumo Hatake.

"Sakumo-senpai, please make sure to protect Minato and Shikatoki."

Hatake Sakumo nodded. "Don't worry, at least I can guarantee that I'll die before the two of them."

Thank you.

Sakumo Hatake's face was stern. "You have half a day to prepare. Meet at the Konoha gates at noon!"

Tsunade looked at Shikatoki and Minato, "You brats, don't you dare die!"

Lu Shi chuckled, "Next time we meet, you'll hear my name!"

Tsunade smiled too, "That would be best!"

Minato respectfully said to Jiraiya, "Master, I'm leaving."

Jiraiya nodded. "Minato, keep moving forward in pursuit of your dream."

The two left quickly, went home to pack their things, and said goodbye to Lu Shi and Lu Jiu.

As for Nara Shikaomi, there's no need for that, since he'll also be going to the battlefield.

The two then arrived at the Thousand Hands Clan's territory without prior arrangement.

However, their purposes were different.

Minato bid farewell to Kushina Uzumaki, while Shikato bid farewell to Mito Uzumaki.

"Kushina, wait for me to come back."

"Minato, you better not die."

"Grandma Mito, I'm leaving."

"Yes, Little Deer, go and witness the true ninja world."

Noon, at the entrance of Konoha Village.

Sakumo Hatake leaned against the wall, with someone beside him.

"Here he is. Let me introduce him. This is Hinata Shin, one of the members this time."

Minato and Shikatoki greeted each other in unison, "Hello, new seniors!"

Hinata Shin was very gentle. "Hello, please guide me on the upcoming mission."

"Introductions complete, let's go!"

After leaving Konoha Village, the four-person team quickly crossed the Land of Fire, making few stops along the way.

They soon entered the Land of Wind.

Unlike the lush forests of the Land of Fire, the Land of Wind is a land of endless yellow sand.

Even the sand and wind blowing on my face can cause a slight pain.

"New! According to the latest intelligence, the One-Tailed Jinchuriki has left Sunagakure and is heading straight for Konoha's base in the Land of Rain. We must find them and stop them!" Hatake Sakumo said gravely.

For Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, the tailed beasts were probably just toys.

But for most ninjas, it was a natural disaster.

Its enormous size, combined with the explosive power of the Tailed Beast Ball, results in immeasurable area damage.

"Yes!" Hinata Shin's Byakugan activated.

The four continued their journey without stopping.

-

Meanwhile, on the other side of the yellow sand, a Sand Ninja squad was heading towards the Land of Rain.

"Master Fenfu, I'm sorry to trouble you again."

"It's alright, it's just that wars in this world are so cruel," Fenfu sighed softly.

The Shukaku inside its body emitted a disdainful sound.

"Old monk, you're always so compassionate and sympathetic. You humans are the most cruel people."

"Shukaku, this is a war between nations; the power of an individual is ultimately insignificant."

"Tch, whatever. Anyway, it's good that I can get out and get some fresh air." Shukaku fell silent.

The Sand Ninja team also boasts impressive equipment.

The Jinchuriki are Bunpuku, two puppeteers, Shisa and Yosuke. The two are husband and wife, and are also the son and daughter-in-law of Granny Chiyo, and the parents of Sasori of the Red Sand. There is also the yet-to-be-famous Scorching Release user, Yosuke.

The team's objective is to escort Fenfu safely to the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

-

"Captain, there are people ahead, four in total, including the One-Tailed Jinchuriki." Shin Hyuga spotted the target from afar using his Byakugan.

Sakumo Hatake's eyes narrowed. "Approach slowly."

"yes!"

The four slowed down and made less noise, and spotted Fenfu and the others in the distance.

"Minato is a mobile unit, so be flexible. I'll deal with the two puppeteers. Shin, you deal with the young woman. Shika, your task is the most important. Keep a close eye on Bunpuku and seal him away if you have the chance!" Hatake Sakumo quickly assigned tasks.

"yes!"

"Wait for them to get closer."

The four men hid in the yellow sand. As Benfu approached, Hatake Sakumo suddenly attacked.

The white dagger in his hand pierced the air and flew towards Yosuke.

This sudden attack caught Yosuke completely off guard, and he almost instinctively twisted his body.

Although the knife avoided a vital spot, it still managed to cut a long gash in his chest, from which blood gushed out.

"Enemy attack!" Zisha reacted immediately, pulling Yosuke back. The puppet behind them shot out and blocked Hatake Sakumo's second strike.

Yekura wanted to help.

Hinata Shin has already posted it: "Gentle Fist Technique - Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

"Damn it!" Seeing this, Ye Cang could only deal with his own situation first. His own temperature rose rapidly, and fireballs burst into flames around him.

Shika's pupils contracted, and he immediately shouted, "Minato, take him away, new senior!"

Minato, unsuspecting, vanished instantly and appeared beside Shin Hyuga, using another Flying Thunder God Technique to carry Shin away.

The area around Yekura instantly became a vacuum, with temperatures so high that the air was visibly distorting.

Seeing this, Hinata was still somewhat shaken. "Thank you."

"Kid, you're quick on the uptake!" Yekura said, looking at Shika who had just spoken.

Lu Shi hid his shadow in the sand. "Thank you for the compliment, but you're not much older than me."

"Sharp-tongued and quick-witted."

A fireball shot towards Lu Shi's face.