Naruto: I Survived Two Wars Without You, System!

In the original storyline, Nagato ended up being tricked by Obito into carrying rice to Konoha like some cheap labor. In the end, he couldn't resist the verbal persuasion of "the Crown Prince" and even lost his life.

After Nagato's death, Konan attempted to blow Tobi away with 6,000 explosive tags, only to be tricked by Tobi using Izanagi, resulting in her bleeding out on the spot.

As for Yahiko, that poor kid didn't even live past fifteen.

Danzo stirred things up, prompting Hanzo to capture Konan and use her as leverage, forcing Nagato to kill Yahiko.

Yahiko didn't even struggle—he simply threw himself onto Nagato's kunai and died instantly.

Now, under Kei Yamanaka's interference,

Obito is still helping old ladies cross the street in Konoha while also playing dual roles as both a devoted fanboy—and I mean elite warrior—of Rin Nohara and Kakashi.

Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu had been taken care of too—he eliminated them entirely.

So what was still missing?

"Could it be because I don't have the [Verbal Persuasion] skill listing?"

Kei muttered under his breath and once again revisited the life stories of the three characters from the original plot.

After thinking it over, he could only come up with two possibilities.

First possibility: all three of their parents died during the Second Great Ninja War, and Nagato's own parents were killed before his very eyes by Konoha ninja.

Deep inside, Nagato had never truly moved past that hatred.

Second possibility: with war brewing once more in the ninja world, Amegakure, leaderless after Hanzo's death, would fall back into chaos. The three would still head there regardless, striving toward their dream.

However, given the current state of turmoil in Amegakure,

three half-grown kids would likely end up facing the same tragic fate as in the original story—nothing pleasant.

If it was the first case,

then actually, it wasn't too hard to resolve.

His modified version of Kotoamatsukami, although lacking the overwhelming dominance of the original due to his reluctance to waste large amounts of mental fortitude to create long-lasting ideological imprints, had the advantage of practically zero cooldown time.

Repeated use would eventually reprogram their thoughts.

Even if Nagato, using the power of his Fake Rinnegan, discovered his meddling—

Did Nagato actually think a pair of fake eyes could challenge his [Yin-Yang Sage Ascendant]?

Please, they weren't even in the same league!

And as for the second scenario...

"Maybe I should moonlight as a geopolitical analyst in the ninja world?"

Looking at the morning sun cresting the horizon after a long night passed, Kei Yamanaka allowed himself a slight smirk.

In the ninja world, hidden villages served as the strongest military powers within their respective nations.

He had already begun consolidating the military forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure.

Once the three major hidden villages were unified,

as long as the daimyos of Fire, Earth, and Wind recognized the reality of the situation,

they'd obediently open their wallets and fulfill every demand made by the hidden villages.

Those who couldn't grasp reality? Well then, apologies—it just so happened he had more than enough enforcers ready to bring them to their senses.

Once new talent development institutions were gradually established and a large number of skilled administrative professionals trained,

the Lands of Fire, Earth, and Wind would undergo smooth transitions through reforms to their national governance systems.

As for those who refused to adapt,

some would meet their end at the execution grounds, others would swing from lampposts.

The three great nations have been united, so small countries that once existed as buffers between them naturally have no further purpose.

Didn't Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan strive to change Rain Country and end its suffering from war?

This is now the heartland of the newly unified superstate.

How could lasting peace not come true?

Of course, the process wouldn't finish in just one or two days.

As long as Kei Yamanaka's plan was moving forward, wasn't this still the way to fulfill their dream—Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan's dream?

"A dream, huh..."

Kei recalled the scenes from his previous life—his past bosses dishing out empty promises to employees—and secretly nodded.

He definitely needed to master this skill!

When those Three Little Troublemakers came looking to spar, he'd start by painting them a grand vision!

A unified peaceful nation—

That would have them howling with excitement, eager to lead the charge!

He reached Danzo's tent.

Waving at the two Root ninjas guarding the entrance, they simply bowed and turned away.

As he reached for the tent flap, hushed voices drifted out from within.

"Senior~ How long have you been following大人? And, uh... have you opened your eyes yet?"

"About a month… 'Opened my eyes'? You mean Sharingan?"

"...So it's true! This must be special treatment meant only for me! You don't have it! Haha~! I must be the most trusted and valued one~!"

"You still didn't explain what 'opening' means."

"Well, duh—it's the Eye of Dreams! I've already thought about it! Forests, lakes, sky, earth, Madara Uchiha's grave site, Hokage Rock where Hiruzen Sarutobi's face is carved..."

"Cough cough!"

Kei dryly cleared his throat, drawing back the curtain with a deadpan expression.

He could never take the word 'dream' seriously again!

Besides, if he hadn't already seized full control over all Root members, meticulously screening and reconditioning them,

would these Root ninja even accept such bizarre behavior without question?

In fact, many were secretly applauding.

After hearing Tobi and Danzo's conversation...

those two guards standing outside wouldn't be able to think straight anymore, right?

And then there was Tobi himself.

So that's what [Free Flight] meant, huh?!

Doing whatever you want on Madara Uchiha's tombstone—I kind of get it—but why target Hiruzen Sarutobi? He never wronged you! Just aim for the most attention-grabbing and scandalous spot?

"Adult~"

At the sight of Kei entering, Tobi immediately straightened up, slipping into his quiet, no-nonsense mode.

He wanted to be the most obedient and well-behaved one!

Striving to land a place on Orochimaru's operating table ASAP!

"You two come back to Konoha with me. Danzo, revert back first."

"Yes."

Tobi nodded, while the nearby "Danzo" transformed back into White Zetsu.

After wrapping both figures in Flying Thunder God formulas, Kei instantly vanished with them.

Plans rarely survive contact with reality.

Initially, he had planned for Hiruzen Sarutobi to "die honorably," which would let his chosen successor officially take over and control Konoha.

Then, carrying out any subsequent moves would proceed smoothly without obstruction.

But who could have known, Rasa the Gold Miner landed the final blow on him through "Skill Listings Bazaar"!

[Count Red, Gain One Gold] allowed him to gain a gold coin and boosted his power significantly once more!

Black Zetsu, the unseen force behind everything, just happened to slam straight into his face.

And even after dying, he activated [Self-Destruct] again!

With his current ranking,

Not turning into Homelander, rushing straight to the moon and unleashing [Moon-Cutting Heaven Slash] at Kaguya Otsutsuki would already be considered extremely rational behavior!

Could you really expect him to act like Hashirama Senju and start off by bowing deeply to everyone during the Five Kage Summit?

He didn't feel like commenting on Hiruzen Sarutobi's achievements or faults.

But with upcoming negotiations regarding the unification of villages with Iwagakure and Sunagakure,

He honestly couldn't guarantee that if they sent Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado instead, they wouldn't stir up some trouble!

After all, their history of making poor decisions was simply too long!

To prevent unnecessary headaches,

It was better to nip those possibilities in the bud.

As for what reasons Hiruzen would use for stepping down, or who should become the Fourth Hokage...

Swish~

Light and shadows shifted, time and space twisted.

When Tobi and "Danzo" opened their eyes again, they were already standing in front of Nara Shikaku's house—the head of the Nara clan in Konoha.

"Shikaku! Open up! I've got something urgent to discuss!"

Kei Yamanaka kept jabbing the doorbell while loudly announcing his identity, urging Nara Shikaku to open the door quickly.

Whether it was swiftly consolidating various factions and clans within Konoha and completely controlling its existing forces, managing the merger of the three major hidden villages, or establishing a new order,

If they didn't get this genius with an IQ of 190 over to handle the heavy lifting,

Would they really want to sit there scratching their heads themselves?

"Honey, can I... not drink this porridge? Kei seems to have something important going on."

"Tsk~ What kind of problem can't be discussed while drinking?"

Click~

The door unlocked.

Yoshino Nara opened it with a bright smile, curiously glanced at Tobi and White Zetsu, then invited Kei Yamanaka inside.

Tobi and White Zetsu, meanwhile, quite naturally took up their roles as guards stationed at the entrance.

"Breakfast… how unique."

Looking at the vividly red porridge packed with goji berries and deer antler shavings that barely contained any rice, Kei Yamanaka almost burst out laughing on the spot.

Just how weak does someone have to be to require such intense nourishment?

Also, Big Bro Shikaku, are those eye circles bigger than your actual eyes?! Are you trying to cosplay Gaara?

With you two doing this...

Is Shikamaru going to show up early?!

"It's a wife's sincerest care and affection for her husband. You understand, right, Kei?"

Rubbing his aching waist, Nara Shikaku wore an expression that was equal parts awkward and drained.

"Kei, you haven't eaten breakfast yet either—have a bowl too."

Before Yoshino Nara even finished speaking, she placed an identical bowl of power-packed porridge directly in front of Kei Yamanaka.

"Err..."

Looking at the full bowl of nutritious porridge in front of him, Kei wanted to refuse.

But before he could say anything,

That sly old fox Shikaku started eagerly urging him on.

"Come on, eat it, eat it. Yoshino's cooking is actually pretty good. Hey? You wouldn't refuse my dear Yoshino, would you?"

"This is a sister showing her true love and care for her little brother! You wouldn't really refuse, would you? No way, no way~"

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