Chapter 660

He already had the intent to kill!

But, it was a pity.

Opposite Sarutobi Hiruzen, Nara Shikaku's expression remained calm.

Yes.

Having prepared for everything, although he didn't want to provoke Sarutobi Hiruzen, he was far from being afraid.

Cooperation was good, of course!

But if he were truly pushed to the edge, the worst that could happen was for the entire Ino-Shika-Cho to defect to the Uchiha.

With a backup plan, the Ino-Shika-Cho really wasn't afraid of this.

Nara Shikaku understood this point.

Sarutobi Hiruzen certainly understood it too, so after staring at Nara Shikaku for a long time, his tone finally became relaxed again.

"So, that's how it is!"

"This can't be blamed on you, Shikaku; we were just too careless!"

"Since that Nara is so capable, we must carefully study this person as our opponent."

"How much do you know about him? Would you mind telling me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was gentle.

As if.

The anger just now was more like an illusion.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Nara Shikaku also acted as if nothing had happened, appearing calm and composed, and began to introduce Nara Koji.

Except for the truth about the Ino-Shika-Cho split, he told the truth about everything else.

He described Nara Koji's true strength in great detail.

Yes.

The two of them were now true enemies.

He was genuinely aiming to kill Nara Koji, and he knew that Nara Koji's thoughts were no different from his own.

Since they belonged to two different factions, if they wanted to secure their positions, they naturally had to put in real effort.

Sarutobi Hiruzen listened clearly.

However.

He became more confused the more he listened!

Because in his view, the split of the Ino-Shika-Cho was actually orchestrated by them.

But now.

Hearing Nara Shikaku's explanation, it didn't seem like that at all!

All kinds of secret information were being revealed; he was truly preparing to kill Nara Koji.

Could it be that he had thought wrong?

Was this Ino-Shika-Cho split not a conspiracy after all?

His mind went blank.

He became bewildered and decided to investigate thoroughly in the future.

After a long while.

Once the two had thoroughly discussed Nara Koji, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but continue.

"Shikaku, tell me the truth."

"Is there really no way regarding Nohara Rin?"

"The Three-Tails is very important; if we want the Five Kage Summit, this matter really cannot be bypassed!"

Yes.

If he had a choice, he really didn't want to be like this.

Namikaze Minato was his important pawn.

Now, because of such a small matter, there was too much estrangement between them, and he was the only choice for the Fourth Hokage.

He really had a headache.

If this matter with Nohara Rin could be solved, he wouldn't use these methods.

There really was no other way!

"For now, there really isn't." Nara Shikaku shrugged: "Hokage-sama, please forgive me."

"You have to know that the people we are facing this time are Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Jin; the power behind Uchiha Jin is too vast."

"If one thing is handled poorly, something big will really happen."

"Not to mention that behind these people, there is Nara Koji giving advice."

"Hokage-sama, you must be cautious!"

"We need to plan carefully and discuss this well."

"Being in a hurry won't solve any problems when dealing with these guys."

Yes.

Nara Shikaku was not lying.

If there were really a way, he would have made a move long ago.

But the problem was.

He really had no tricks up his sleeve right now!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to give up, would he?

Did he really think giving up was a good move?

He almost had a falling out with Sarutobi Hiruzen, didn't he?

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "..."

The corner of his mouth twitched.

Looking at the helpless Nara Shikaku, he was truly speechless.

After a long while, sigh!

After a helpless sigh, he shook his head bitterly.

"Alright, I understand!"

"Then let's put this matter aside for now, and we can discuss it properly later."

"The most important thing at this stage is to kill the Third Raikage, A, as soon as possible!"

"Regarding Nohara Rin..."

"Let's find a way to solve it when the Five Kage Summit begins."

Nara Shikaku nodded.

In fact.

Although the Ino-Shika-Cho split was indeed their own doing.

But, at the same time.

His loyalty to Sarutobi Hiruzen was not discounted in the slightest!

"Hokage-sama, don't be anxious." Nara Shikaku said softly: "During this time, I will think of a way as soon as possible."

"I will do my best to handle Nohara Rin; if there is really no way, I will also try my best to reach an agreement with the Hidden Mist!"

"If that doesn't work, then we drag it out!"

"In any case, as long as we can drag it out until the peace treaty is signed, then it will be much easier to operate in the future."

"Even if there is really no way, we can just let Nohara Rin defect."

"As long as we negotiate well with Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Jin, I think they will definitely agree to such a small request."

"What do you think?"

Yes.

If he had to deal with the combined forces of Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Jin, and Nara Koji, he might feel immense pressure.

But if it were the Hidden Mist, the room for operation would be huge.

With Nara Shikaku's strategy and Konoha's absolute strength.