So, When *Actually* Did the 4th Great Ninja War Start? (An Unpopular Opinion)
Okay, let’s talk about the 4th Great Ninja War. We all know the official answer, right? Obito declares war, Kabuto reanimates a bunch of baddies, and BOOM! War is declared. But… is it really that simple?
I'm here to argue, maybe… probably… that the war started WAY before that.
The Spark Plug Theory
Some people say it starts when Kabuto joins forces with Obito. They see it as the point when the war machine really gets going.
Fair enough. That's a pretty solid ignition point.
But I think that's just a really loud spark. The gasoline had been spilled for ages.
The "Seeds of Discontent" Argument
My theory? The 4th Great Ninja War started way back when Konoha started messing everything up with its policies after previous wars.
Hear me out. Remember all the unresolved issues? The hatred, the mistrust, the broken alliances?
That stuff doesn't just vanish. It festers. It grows. It becomes prime ninja war fuel.
The Painful Truth
Think about Nagato's backstory. About the tragedy Yahiko. The influence of Obito.
Was that war starting then? His pain certainly fuelled a lot of future conflict.
That’s a lot of pain brewing long before the official declaration. Pain breeds vengeance, and vengeance… well, you get the picture.
The Akatsuki Factor
Let's not forget the Akatsuki. They were collecting the Bijuu way before Kabuto showed up with his zombie army.
That’s a pretty aggressive move, wouldn’t you say?
Was nobody seeing the signs of a big storm coming?
The Unpopular Verdict
So, here’s my hot take: The 4th Great Ninja War was a slow burn. A culmination of years of political failures, unresolved grievances, and simmering resentments.
It wasn’t just Obito declaring war. It was years of bad decisions finally exploding.
The war started when the villages stopped talking and started plotting.
It's All About Perspective
Of course, this is just my opinion. You’re free to disagree.
Maybe you think the war started when Naruto learned the Rasengan. (Okay, probably not.)
But think about it: wars aren't just about big battles. They're about the stories that led to those battles. The seeds that were planted long before the first punch was thrown.
Food for Thought
So, next time you're re-watching the 4th Great Ninja War, consider this: maybe it started a lot earlier than you think.
Maybe, just maybe, we need to look at the bigger picture.
Because sometimes, the biggest battles are fought long before the war even begins.
