Naruto crossed his arms angrily, full of resentment towards the person who wrote this book.

Although he read the entire book in half a month, looking back now, he didn't remember much of the content at all.

As for the interpretation of the above words, I am even more confused and confused.

"The author is a ninja who has left Konoha and is now the Minister of Military Affairs of the Kingdom of Demons, Chiba Shiraishi... Judging from the time, it should be a book left behind by the other party before he left Konoha."

Shikamaru said.

"Will the book about traitorous ninja... also stay?"

"Probably because even the books he left behind are of reference value. Although most of the books he left behind are some medical books, books like this on the basics of ninja are very rare. However, from this book

It can also be seen that the opponent's research on ninjutsu and chakra has surpassed that of most ninjas... He is a very scary guy."

When Shikamaru said this, his expression gradually became serious.

"is that so?"

Naruto didn't know what he thought of and tilted his head. He didn't particularly understand Shikamaru's mood.

"Because of my father, I have been studying the other party's information since a long time ago, as well as the various notes and books he left behind during his time in Konoha... even though most of them are medical books that I can't understand.

, but this book is an exception. It has inspired me a lot and can deepen my understanding of the family secrets, so I will occasionally take it and read it when I have nothing to do."

Unfortunately, because the author's identity is too sensitive in Konoha, although the book is collected in Konoha's library and is not completely banned, it will not be selected as a basic textbook for ninja schools.

However, looking at Naruto's confused expression and knowing that the other person couldn't understand these words, Shikamaru had no choice but to give up.

"Since you have passed the examination, I will fulfill the agreement. However, Naruto, your foundation is really poor. Next, let's start with some subjects from the ninja school."

Shikamaru knew Naruto's strengths and weaknesses very well.

Naruto is more interested in practical things than theory.

Therefore, the things you need to get started must be the foundation of the foundation.

"However, since you still have the task of cultivating, and I can't take care of you all the time. How about this, every Saturday and weekend morning, I will wait for you here, teach you something, and help you

Improve your own foundation. If there are travel tasks, the study time will be notified separately."

Shikamaru thought for a while, neither he nor Naruto could spend their limited energy on this matter.

As the international situation becomes tense, Shikamaru also has a sense of urgency to become stronger.

A few years ago, when he was still attending the ninja school, his father asked him to study more information about the Kingdom of Ghosts in his spare time.

And it starts from various aspects such as leadership, military, economy, politics, culture, etc., and each level must be studied carefully.

At first, although he followed his father's words and studied relevant information, he actually didn't take it to heart.

It wasn't until the Fourth Ninja War occurred and the alliance led by Konoha was defeated that he suddenly realized why his father Shikaku had arranged for him to do these things a few years ago.

It seems that I need to talk to my father about these things. Shikamaru thought helplessly.

If possible, he wants to be a white cloud in the blue sky and live a carefree life.

The troubles of being a human being and the troubles of being a ninja are endless.

Moreover, the problems encountered every day are new. After solving one, there will be countless more until death.

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"Why, are you back so soon today?"

Shikaku, who was sitting in the corridor, feeding the fish with bait, heard the footsteps behind him, so he smiled and asked.

"It's not a big deal originally. Besides... I have to thank you for this."

Shikamaru came behind Shikaku and scratched his head in embarrassment.

The matter of teaching Naruto was something that had nothing to do with teaching and training. He didn't think it was Naruto's personal problem.

Naruto is the son of the Hokage, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki of Konoha, the prophesied son of the Sannin Jiraiya, and... in short, too many people put all kinds of expectations on him.

It can be said that Naruto's affairs are not Naruto's personal affairs. Every move he makes involves the attention of many people in Konoha.

Shikamaru would not naively think that he had such a great reputation that he could get some free time from Naruto to teach him basic knowledge that had nothing to do with training.

The reason why no one came to hint at him these days was entirely because his father Lu Jiu blocked these people's messengers.

Because Zhuludie is never a person, but a whole.

Coupled with the closeness of the Fifth Hokage, some senior officials who had various expectations for Naruto would only turn a blind eye.

Sometimes, he felt lucky to be born into such a family, but other times, he felt that being a member of the ninja clan was very troublesome and restricted everywhere.

It was too far away from the freedom he imagined.

But in Naruto's case, he was very grateful that he was Nara Shikaku's son and not an ordinary civilian in Konoha.

"I thought you were going to criticize me as a father when you came back."

Shikaku continued to feed the fish and said in a joking tone.

Shikamaru's expression became even more awkward. When he wanted to say something, Shikaku interrupted first:

"Okay, you are already a ninja in your own right, don't always be such a mother-in-law. Where is the momentum you used to preach to me that day?"

Shikamaru took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

"I understand. However, I want to know what the elders and Hokage-sama think."

Shikaku said: "Hokage-sama expresses her support. She also thinks that Naruto, as a Jinchuuriki, lacks too much foundation. It is a good thing to have you help make up for it. As a ninja and the son of Hokage, you cannot relax in this regard. As for

The consultant thinks this kind of thing is too redundant."

"Superfluous?"

"Naruto is not only the son of the Hokage, he is also the Jinchuriki of the Nine Tails. And someone, as a Jinchuriki, broke the fact that the Jinchuriki cannot become the Five Kage. Naruto... also has that potential."

Shikaku replied calmly.

Shikamaru nodded silently.

The power struggle involving the Hokage is by no means a trivial matter.

Considering that the Fifth Hokage is over fifty years old, he will not be in the position of Hokage for too long.

In a few years, Konoha will once again face a dispute over the position of Hokage.

According to some changes that Shikamaru felt, a considerable part of the village was gradually dissatisfied with Tsunade's rule.

This provides a hotbed of struggle for the next Hokage position.

"What about Jiraiya-sama?"

"Probably he still has expectations for the child of prophecy, but he is probably not very willing to do so. The oppression of the Kingdom of Demons made him feel the pressure, and his heart seemed to become more impatient than before. He hoped that Naruto could take advantage of this opportunity

, race against time to become stronger.”

Shikaku continued.

"...Does the Son of Prophecy really exist?"

Shikamaru asked this question.

Shikaku paused while feeding the fish and replied calmly: "Maybe it exists, maybe it doesn't exist. However, it is completely meaningless to the country of ghosts that has destroyed Mt. Myouki."

"Over there in the Kingdom of Ghosts..."

"Actually, I've been thinking about a problem recently."

Shikaku sighed, with a lot of melancholy in his tone.

"what is the problem?"

Shikamaru blurted out that it was not a simple question that could make his father show such an expression.

"Political struggles often involve compromise between the two sides and each side takes a step back. The same goes for the balance between countries. But when the balance is broken, what do you think is the better way to handle it?"

Shikaku asked this question.

The balance was broken? Shikamaru was stunned for a moment, then frowned and thought.

However, he thought for a long time and still couldn't understand Shikaku's intention.

"The destruction of Uchiha is a good example. Due to the complete political imbalance, the roots gave a perfect answer - to use violence to eliminate the opponent, making the opponent completely silent and becoming the final winner. Therefore, the most important thing to solve the enemy is to

The direct and most efficient way is never compromise, but violence!"

Listening to Shikaku's slightly indifferent words, Shikamaru was startled and his body shivered involuntarily.

Because the possibility that Shikaku was referring to was too scary.

"Dad, you are talking about the country of ghosts..."

"The power shown by the Kingdom of Ghosts in previous wars was enough to destroy the neighboring Kingdom of Earth as a deterrent... However, they did not do this. Instead, they chose to resolve all subsequent matters at the negotiation table. I was thinking

, is there something that, without us knowing it, secretly controlled the offensive pace of the Kingdom of Ghosts for the Alliance Army, giving us a chance to breathe?"

Shikaku's expression hardened.

To be honest, he hoped this guess was wrong.
Chapter completed!