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No matter what, Konoha would remain undefeated in the Third Great Ninja War. Even though the Third Hokage appeared to be in a panic, No Chen knew the old man wasn't truly that afraid. No Chen even speculated that the Third Hokage might secretly wish for those clueless people to attack Konoha, and then, under "no choice," release the Nine-Tails, the First, and Second Hokages to tear them apart...
Of course, this was just No Chen's own conjecture. "Old man, I've already promised you; I naturally won't break my word. Don't compare me to people like Uchiha Fugaku; such ambitious individuals, consumed by power, have lost their most basic judgment." No Chen swept a cold glance at the Third Hokage, his expression placid. He had seen through the reason for the Third Hokage's late-night visit: it was simply to confirm whether he was sincere or had other motives.
Moreover, teammates who specialize in betraying their allies are often far more terrifying than enemies! "I know Fugaku's ambition, but it's a pity he doesn't see things as clearly as you do." His purpose exposed, the Third Hokage didn't mind. At least No Chen was now a comrade in the same trench. Although Uchiha Fugaku was also nominally so, he acted one way in public and another in private, completely oblivious to the dire consequences of the lip-and-teeth relationship.
If Konoha fell, could the Uchiha clan truly remain uninvolved? He looked at No Chen with old man's comfort, praising No Chen's intelligence and shrewdness in his heart. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a desire to recruit him. An Uchiha with the Mangekyo Sharingan had immeasurable future potential, and with his relationship with the Uchiha completely severed, he held no hostility towards Konoha.
It was impossible for the Third Hokage not to be tempted by such a valuable asset! After all, it was the Uchiha who caused No Chen's suffering, not Konoha. "What a pity..." With a sigh, the Third Hokage's elevated mood cooled down. Although Konoha had vast resources, it couldn't offer No Chen any help. And from No Chen's demeanor, he might not even accept his benevolence. "Come find me tomorrow. I will explain your mission in detail." Suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, he took a deep breath.
The rationalized Third Hokage instructed No Chen, "Your strength is somewhat unique. No one will execute missions with you. So-called teammates would only be a burden to you." "That's for the best." No Chen nodded. He was genuinely afraid that the Third Hokage would arrange a bunch of brats for him, under the guise of being his teammates, but actually serving as covert surveillance. "That's all for today." The Third Hokage seemed tired as well. He waved his hand and swiftly vanished, leaving only No Chen deep in thought.
"The Third Great Ninja War, huh..." Seeing the Third Hokage leave, No Chen quietly closed his eyes, his mind beginning to search for information about the Third Great Ninja War from his previous life. After a moment of blankness, his pupils opened, filled with sharp light. The fuse of the Third Great Ninja War was the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, who was actually turned into a puppet by Sasori of the Red Sand. His disappearance marked the beginning of the Ninja War. "I'm afraid the Third Hokage wants me to ambush Sunagakure.
" His eyes glinted sharply, No Chen said with absolute certainty. With the Kazekage's disappearance, Sunagakure's first suspicion fell on Konoha, because Konoha was the strongest, and the two sides had a long-standing feud, already at a point of no return. Sunagakure attacked Konoha without so much as a word, igniting the first major battle of the Third Great Ninja War. No Chen clearly remembered that the Kikyo Pass battle occurred during this period. It was precisely because Sunagakure threw all the blame on Konoha that the weaker Sunagakure, united in their hatred, under the leadership of the newly appointed Fourth Kazekage, attacked Konoha with devastating force, leaving Konoha disheveled and fleeing in disarray. Konoha, having been thoroughly beaten by Sunagakure, was naturally filled with resentment and fury. The Third Hokage swore to retaliate in kind, naturally sending No Chen to give Sunagakure a good thrashing and reclaim their dignity.
Jiraiya, one of the "Three Sannin" who primarily fought against Sunagakure, also received successive "lunchboxes" (implied defeat or serious injury) due to repeated setbacks, being heavily bombarded by the Third Hokage's complaints. Jiraiya claimed he was innocent; the opponent not only deployed their Village Kage but, crucially, also deployed their Jinchuriki. He alone was completely overwhelmed. The Third Hokage also knew Jiraiya's predicament, after all, asking Jiraiya to single-handedly take on the Kazekage and a Jinchuriki, and there were even rumors that many older generation powerhouses from Sunagakure, such as Chiyo, also participated in this war. Though Jiraiya was strong, facing the overwhelming group assault of countless Sunagakure powerhouses, he could only retreat in defeat. After all, Sunagakure was using the full strength of their entire village to fight Konoha, while Jiraiya only led a portion of Konoha's ninjas.
"No matter what kind of damn Sunagakure you are, you're nothing but a whetstone for me, young master." His eyes instantly became as sharp as blades, No Chen muttered to himself, the icy chill making one feel as if a knife was pressed against their throat, an involuntary cold sweat breaking out all over his body. The only purpose No Chen chose to participate in this Ninja War was to train his own strength. No matter how much he trained, it couldn't compare to actual combat. The abilities of the Sharingan and the Glint-Glint Fruit could only be better interpreted through actual combat. Feeling the wind growing colder, No Chen realized it was already past midnight. He frowned slightly, then walked to his room to sleep. Even the strongest ninja needed good rest. Especially since in a few days, he might not have much leisure time. He had to conserve his energy during this period.