Chapter 12 We Ino–Shika–Chō will support you

Guys I did some research and come to that the 16th generation of ino-shika-cho are Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, and Chōza Akimichi. So changed the names in previous chapters.

Suddenly, Kirito opened the Eight Inner Gates Formation directly!

Unexpectedly, he had cultivated directly to the point of opening the Fourth Gate, the Gate of Pain. For an instant, both Might Dai and Might Guy, who were watching the battle, were shocked!

"What?!"

"Kirito has only been cultivating for a few days, how can he open the Fourth Gate?!"

However, Mighty Dai, who had opened the Sixth Gate at this moment, was not afraid at all!

"Good!"

"This is the true spirit of youth!"

"My blood is burning!"

"Morning Peacock!"

Mighty Dai yelled, conjuring a peacock-like fan of flames around them, resembling a peacock on the screen.

Mighty Dai attacked Kirito fiercely.

"This technique?"

"Very good!"

Kirito smiled slightly. He, who had opened the Fourth Gate, suddenly displayed the profound essence of the Marine Six Styles.

"The six forms have the most profound essence..."

"Rokuogan!"

Rokuogan is executed by placing the user's fists in front of the target and releasing a shockwave from their knuckles.

Boom!

The air seemed to transform into a massive cannonball!

The attacks of the two collided fiercely, and the entire sky burst with a deafening roar!

Above the earth, the entire world seemed to be turned upside down, with rubble flying and the ground cracking!

For a moment, everything appeared still.

"Okay... ha... ha... that's enough."

Mighty Dai fell to the ground, panting heavily.

"I opened the Sixth Gate and used the Peacock, but I'm still unable to suppress you?"

"Kirito, your physical skills are incredibly terrifying."

"Furthermore, after only a few days of practicing the Eight Inner Gates Formation, you have opened the Fourth Gate? You are truly worthy of being the genius of the Uchiha clan."

Kirito smiled slightly, noncommittal.

Actually…

He could easily open the Fifth Gate if he wanted to. Not only that, but if he forced it, he could even open the Sixth Gate. It's just that there's no need to inform Mighty Dai about this.

If Kirito were to reveal that he could open the Sixth Gate as well, Mighty Dai would undoubtedly be disheartened. After all, imagine spending most of your life training a technique only for someone else to master it effortlessly in just four or five days. Wouldn't you feel disheartened and consider everything you've done to be worthless?

Kirito was able to progress so quickly because, on one hand, he possessed the Sharingan, allowing him to observe, imitate, and replicate any moves of others. On the other hand, he was originally a master of physical skills. The Marine Six Styles had already reached its peak, making practice unparalleled in speed.

"You guys are really training hard here..."

Suddenly, several voices sounded.

Kirito, naturally aware of their presence, looked back and smiled. "It's you."

Ino–Shika–Chō!

"Well, Kirito, I haven't thanked you for saving my life last time."

"Yeah, if the war weren't still ongoing, I would take you out for a big drink!"

"Chōza, are you sure you're not hungry?"

"Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed.

"Are you here specifically to thank me?"

Shikaku Nara shook his head and sighed. "No, the war isn't over yet. We're heading back to the battlefield."

"This time, we just happened to pass by..."

"Yes."

Shikaku Nara looked at Kirito for a long moment.

"Although I wasn't there last time, Ino–Shika–Chō has always been united. You saved Akimichi Chōza and Inoichi Yamanaka, so you're my savior too!"

"Kirito, this kindness will never be forgotten by Ino–Shika–Chō."

Kirito smiled slightly. "You're all Konoha Shinobi; it's not a problem."

Shikaku Nara's heart moved, silently sighing.

This man...

Turned out...

He truly has a great heart and has achieved great things.

Moreover, his fame in the village has reached its peak.

After the end of the Three Wars, I'm afraid the Third Hokage will retire. At that time...

This man will also be a powerful contender!

Unfortunately...

He's from the Uchiha clan!

Shikaku Nara harbored no ill feelings towards the Uchiha clan.

But...

With his intellect and wisdom, he understood the situation in the village.

The Third Hokage would never allow Kirito, a Uchiha, to become Hokage!

But...

Deep down, Shikaku Nara was very supportive of Kirito.

Not only him, but the three major families of Ino–Shika–Chō, the Aburame clan, not to mention the Uchiha clan and other neutral Konoha Shinobi, including most Konoha civilians, likely supported Kirito.

The only competitor was Namikaze Minato, who had also recently risen to prominence.

And also...

Orochimaru!

But...

Orochimaru's qualifications, prestige, and accomplishments were definitely sufficient.

However, his unpopularity among ordinary people...

Recently, Shikaku Nara didn't know what Orochimaru was doing secretly. Even the Third Hokage, as his master, had completely distrusted him...

Therefore, the race for the Fourth Hokage, centered around these three individuals, would likely become a major melee of the three factions!

Orochimaru, Danzo, and the Root.

Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the support of the Ninja and Anbu.

Uchiha Kirito, the Uchiha clan, the garrison, and other families with a favorable impression of Kirito.

But what would be the outcome?

Shikaku Nara gave a wry smile...

It was likely that the Third Hokage alone would have the final say!

However, he wasn't a saint, and there was no way to change the generational conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village.

"Kirito, if the time comes..."

Shikaku Nara patted him on the shoulder, not explicitly saying anything.

He just smiled and said, "We Ino–Shika–Chō will support you."

Might Dai and Might Guy looked dumbfounded.

Kirito understood in his heart.

"I hope so."

Shikaku Nara smiled and set off for the battlefield with Chōza and Inoichi.