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[Simulation Start]
[Remaining Simulations: 4]
[Target of Simulation: Haruno Sakura]
[Initial Relationship: She has a favorable impression of you]
[Ding! Simulation beginning. You currently have three chances to guide the simulation's direction.]
[Would you like to set the direction now?]
Shimada chose "yes" and quickly input the parameters for this simulation.
After a while, the simulation officially began.
[On the second day, you signed a symbolic land transfer contract with Sasuke for ten thousand ryo, marking the beginning of construction on your new home.]
[At the same time, you submitted an application to the Hokage's office, requesting permission to hold a book signing one week after the first batch of your publications is printed in Konoha.]
Shimada's expression was focused—this was one of the strategies he had come up with.
As long as he gained enough popularity, and Danzo couldn't dig up any dirt on him, Shimada would be safe until the Konoha Crush Plan unfolded.
Of course, Shimada also had to be on guard against surprise attacks from shinobi like Yamanaka Kaze.
To counter this, he didn't mind making everything public.
[Over the course of the week, you kept a low profile under the pretense of designing your new home. Ino, Sakura, and even Sasuke became regular visitors.]
[As promised, you taught Sasuke chakra control techniques and handed him several Earth and Water Release jutsu scrolls, telling him to claim them as his own.]
[Sasuke accepted them without question. Though he didn't favor Earth or Water Release, he welcomed the chance to expand his knowledge and arsenal.]
[One week later, the book signing event was held as scheduled. All your acquaintances showed up to support you. Shockingly, even Hiruzen Sarutobi attended in person and bought a copy. The news caused a sensation, and the event was a massive success.]
Seeing this, Shimada clenched his fist. In the simulation, he had essentially become the hottest sensation in Konoha—what his previous-world self would've called a breakout star.
Would someone like Yamanaka Kaze still dare to attack him?
Soon, Shimada realized that to someone like Yamanaka Kaze, status didn't matter.
Perhaps only Danzo was worthy of respect in his eyes.
[Following the signing event, you continued your training outside the village. Shimura Tai and his subordinates ambushed you but were defeated. Even Yamanaka Kaze, who managed to wound you, was ultimately overpowered.]
[Covered in blood, you returned to Konoha. News of your injury stirred the entire village into a frenzy. You were hospitalized in Konoha's medical center, and the number of daily visitors exceeded three digits.]
[Even the Daimyo's wife sent you a gift. The Hokage's office came under intense public scrutiny.]
Shimada's lips curled into a smile—just as he had predicted.
Of course, this kind of public pressure alone couldn't bring Danzo down. But could it at least force him to hesitate?
The answer: yes.
[You displayed remarkable talent in medical ninjutsu and received top-tier treatment from Konoha's medical corps. Your abilities were reported to the Third Hokage.]
[On Danzo's recommendation, Hiruzen ordered an investigation into your background and talents. Yamanaka Haiichi extracted your memories, but the Hokage's office found nothing suspicious.]
[You were officially recognized as a medical ninja with extraordinary talent.]
Seeing this, Shimada was already smiling.
At this point, Shimada may have only been Chūnin-level on paper, but even most Jōnin would struggle to defeat him.
Combined with his rising fame and talent, even if Danzo wanted to make a move, Hiruzen would likely suppress him.
Sure enough, the next part of the simulation confirmed Shimada's assumptions.
[One week later, you were released. Hiruzen immediately met with you and asked about your future plans.]
[You expressed a desire to repay the kindness of the medical corps and resolutely chose to become a full-time medical ninja. Your name soon spread throughout Konoha for your healing skills.]
At this point, Shimada had a legitimate identity and the support of the lesser-known but capable medical corps. His future now looked promising.
[After becoming a medical ninja, your writing career turned into a part-time hobby. Ino ceased contact with you, but you continued teaching Sakura and Sasuke ninjutsu during your free time.]
[In Year 64 of the Konoha Calendar, the Konoha 9 Genin graduated. Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto were placed in the same team again. However, this time both Sakura and Sasuke were significantly stronger, and Naruto's advances were completely ignored, leaving him emotionally devastated.]
Shimada raised his eyebrows at the simulation text—he hadn't factored Naruto into this scenario.
But thinking about it, it wasn't all that surprising.
Sasuke had always been stronger than Naruto at this stage. Now Sakura had surpassed him too, and with her newfound indifference, poor Naruto had been hit with multiple emotional blows.
Wait… would this cause the original Team 7 to fall apart?
Naruto might not be that emotionally fragile, but still…
[During the bell test, the more powerful Sasuke and Sakura worked together and completely excluded Naruto.]
[Kakashi defeated all three of them, tied Naruto up, and gave the team another chance in the afternoon—but only provided two lunchboxes.]
[This time, Sasuke refused to share any food with Naruto, deeming him useless. As a result, all three were deemed unfit to pass.]
Uh… Shimada scratched his head.
What was Kakashi thinking? Did he really do that?
The teams among the Konoha 12 were usually predetermined by the Hokage. Would Kakashi really dare to break up Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura?
Without their joint missions, how would the bond between Sasuke and Naruto develop?
If they weren't teammates, who would go on to fight Six Paths Obito, Madara, and eventually Kaguya?
A flood of questions filled Shimada's mind, and instead of being frustrated, he became even more curious to see how it would unfold.
[The Third Hokage approved the dissolution of Team Seven. From then on, the original team members went their separate ways.]
[Kakashi took Sasuke as his sole student. Sakura joined the medical corps, while Naruto began training under Jiraiya.]
Huh… Shimada rubbed his chin. That doesn't seem like a major deviation.
The biggest change? Sakura was removed from the original Team 7 lineup.
Shimada's expression turned a bit odd… Could this actually make Naruto and Sasuke stronger?
[In Year 64 of the Konoha Calendar, during the Konoha Crush Plan, Sasuke and Naruto—both unable to participate in the Chūnin Exams—demonstrated astonishing strength, becoming the standout prodigies of their generation.]
[Sakura, alongside you, helped save many people. Her reputation as a medical ninja also began to rise.]
[After the Third Hokage's death, the advisory council ordered Jiraiya and Naruto to find Tsunade. Meanwhile, Danzo once again accused you of being a spy from the Hidden Sand Village, and you were detained.]
What the—Danzo again?
You just never quit, do you?
(End of Chapter)