Chapter 2 The Women of the Hyuga Branch Family
When the replacement arrived, Souji left the library.
He was going to the Hokage Building.
Konoha's administrative structure is still very simple. Although it is called a hidden village, the Hokage is really the village chief. Many minor matters at the Genin and Chunin levels still need to be reported to the Hokage.
Souji had been a librarian for several years, and even when he resigned, he had to report to the Hokage in person.
After explaining his purpose, the guarding ninja let Souji pass.
They arrived at the Hokage's office.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was chewing on his usual pipe as he flipped through files.
The commander bowed slightly in greeting.
"Lord Hokage!"
"Hmm... Souji, you're here."
Sarutobi put down the file and looked at Souji.
As the Hokage, Sarutobi would have some knowledge of certain special individuals, even those who were merely Chunin or Genin.
Although Mochizuki Souji was just a commoner ninja without a family background, he had put forward several unique insights, and Sarutobi admired him to some extent.
"What are your plans when you resign from your job as a librarian?"
"Yes! I wish to go to the front lines in the Land of Rivers to fight!"
The commander didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his thoughts.
Sarutobi was slightly surprised.
"Hmm? You want to go to the front lines and fight?"
Just like Minato's impression of Souji, Sarutobi also saw Souji as an intellectual.
In other words, their combat strength is lacking.
At least in Sarutobi's memory, Souji had no record of achieving any impressive victories.
"As for you... I think logistics would be a better fit for you than the front lines, and depending on the circumstances, I might even consider having you join the General Staff."
"Thank you for your appreciation, Hokage-sama, but my wish is to go to the front lines and protect our Hidden Leaf Village!"
"Is that so? Since it's your own wish, I won't say anything more. I'll make the arrangements for you."
Hearing that Souji himself insisted, Sarutobi did not try to dissuade him further.
During wartime, even young children are sent to the battlefield; there is no such thing as someone who cannot go to the battlefield.
"Then do your best in the Land of Rivers. I hope to defeat Sunagakure as soon as possible and then go to support the front lines in the Land of Rain."
After Sarutobi finished speaking, he was about to tell Souji to leave.
But then Souji spoke up:
"Lord Hokage, I have something to say."
"Hmm?" Sarutobi looked at Souji with some surprise. "What is it? Just say it."
"Yes! I would like to suggest to the Hokage that arrangements be made as soon as possible to deal with the two fronts of Kumogakure and Kirigakure!"
"What!?"
The commander boldly uttered the 'prophecy'.
As expected, Sarutobi's expression immediately changed, and he became much more serious.
At this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was 52 years old and in the final peak of his life. He was still very strong, and when he became serious, the aura he exuded made Souji a little nervous.
You're saying that Kumogakure and Kirigakure will wage war against us!?
"Yes! Although this is just my personal analysis, I believe that Kumogakure and Kirigakure will definitely join this war after the Sandstone Kingdom!"
The commander-in-chief said in a deep voice:
"This will be the Third Shinobi World War! Hokage, please prepare as soon as possible!"
"The Third Shinobi World War..."
Sarutobi murmured the unsettling word.
What is the basis for your analysis?
"It's just speculation based on past history, but I think there's a high chance it will happen!"
"history..."
Sarutobi closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, seemingly lost in thought or reflection.
After a while, Sarutobi opened his eyes again, his eyes showing some fatigue and weakness.
"Understood. I will carefully analyze your suggestion."
Having said that, Sarutobi smiled slightly and asked again:
"I think you really have the talent to be a staff officer. Are you really not going to consider joining the General Staff?"
"Please forgive me for refusing again, but I still prefer to go to the front lines."
"Alright then. Also, regarding your analysis, I hope you will avoid making public statements to avoid causing unease among people."
Sarutobi nodded slightly, and this time he really didn't say anything more, signaling Souji to step down.
After the commander left, Sarutobi pondered for a while and then took out a confidential file with the character 'secret' printed on it from the cabinet.
This is a message from a scout in Kumogakure.
The Third Raikage has recently noticeably reduced the number of personnel assigned to missions outside the area.
That is, all the manpower was left in the hidden village.
What is the purpose of gathering manpower during this period?
Although there hasn't been any obvious movement from the Hidden Mist side yet.
However, as long as even the Hidden Cloud Village has joined the battle, how could the Hidden Mist Village remain inactive?
The Third Shinobi World War that Mochizuki Souji mentioned is indeed very likely... or rather, almost inevitable!
"Without any access to classified files, he managed to deduce the situation of the five major powers based solely on his personal knowledge and wisdom? This kid is truly a talent."
"It's a pity, but they insisted on going to the front lines."
In the early stages of a fierce war, the chances of a knowledgeable Chunin being killed on the front lines were quite high.
It would be such a waste if such talented people died meaninglessly on the front lines, but unfortunately I couldn't persuade them otherwise.
Sarutobi shook his head slightly, not thinking about it any further.
Compared to a single talent.
He was more concerned about the upcoming major battle.
Born before the founding of Konoha, he experienced two Shinobi World Wars, and even his master, the incredibly powerful Second Hokage, died in the First Shinobi World War.
Sarutobi knew better than anyone the horrors of the Fourth Shinobi World War!
"The Third Shinobi World War..."
Sarutobi flipped through the files, constantly pondering how to protect Konoha, the village his master had entrusted to him, in the face of a possible siege by the four great nations.
...
I walked out of the Hokage Building.
Souji vaguely sensed that Sarutobi seemed to have grasped some information and also foresaw that the situation would develop into a situation where the four major powers ganged up on Konoha.
Because I am making this prediction based on the original historical account, it is something that is bound to happen.
Whether Sarutobi believes it or not is none of his business.
Today, I'm going to make a statement that's sure to shock and leave a lasting impression on Sarutobi.
His ultimate goal was naturally to become the Fourth Hokage.
The process for becoming Hokage involves being appointed by the previous Hokage, followed by a vote of trust from all the Jonin.
Because for the time being, we still want to use this method that everyone can accept to obtain the Hokage position, so we must score points in front of Sarutobi.
In addition to Sarutobi, they also need to gain the support of more influential figures in Konoha.
This is quite difficult. Although they are all commoner ninjas, Minato was a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and a direct descendant of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi.
It was easy for Minato to gain Sarutobi's approval, but it was much harder for him.
The only way is to achieve victory and fame in this Third Shinobi World War.
Far surpassing the achievements and reputation of Minato!
With these thoughts in mind, Souji walked to the Konoha Ninja Academy.
After waiting for a while at the school gate, the school bell rang out from inside the ninja academy, signaling the end of get out of class.
Many ninja academy students, who were only a few years old, walked out.
Occasionally, some of the children who knew Souji would greet him, and Souji would respond with a smile to each one.
By the time of Konoha Year 47, many important figures who would later become prominent, such as Kakashi, Obito, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi, were already around 10 years old and had long since graduated from the Ninja Academy.
However, Souji still met Umino Iruka, and...
Uchiha Shisui.
At this time, Uchiha Shisui was still a few days shy of being four years old, and was still a cute little boy with a round face.
Even if the Third Shinobi World War ends around the end of Konoha in the 50th year, Shisui will be no more than 7 years old at that time.
Despite being such a young child, he was able to wreak havoc in three battles with his Phantom Instantaneous Movement Technique, earning the reputation of "Instantaneous Movement Still Water".
Souji couldn't help but sigh, "The ninja world is truly terrifying, and the bloodline of the Uchiha clan is also terrifying."
After waiting for a while, the main character finally appeared.
"Commander-in-Chief."
A black-haired woman wearing a kimono, with the Hyuga clan's signature Byakugan and exuding a Japanese Nadeshiko-like charm, stepped out and affectionately called out to Souji.
Mochizuki Souji looked at his girlfriend with tender eyes.
Hyuga Tsukiyo.
A woman from the Hyuga branch family with the Caged Bird Seal on her forehead.
End of this chapter...