Master, Please Become a Hokage

Sarutobi Ryo's expression was icy, his tone resolute.

A breathtaking aura rose from Sarutobi Ryo.

It was a kind of determination to do what he said.

As long as he wasn't dead, he would definitely do what he said!

Ringo Ameyuri was stunned for a second, moved by Sarutobi Ryo's determination: "This kid... is serious... he really will do what he says..."

Just then, a series of light footsteps sounded nearby.

"Hmm?! Retreat!"

Ringo Ameyuri kicked away Shirokumo Hayama.

He immediately rolled over towards this side.

Yamanaka Kei immediately went to catch him, but it was very "coincidental" that Shirokumo Hayama fell headfirst.

Yamanaka Kei: "Oops~! My arm is injured... I forgot..."

Shirokumo Hayama: "Ugh..."

With the arrival of the reinforcement unit led by Utatane Koharu, the Kirigakure ninjas quickly retreated.

"Heh heh..."

Just before jumping into the forest, Ringo Ameyuri turned around, made eye contact with Sarutobi Ryo, and left Sarutobi Ryo with a beautiful figure engraved in his eyes.

The Kirigakure's genius girl was smiling: "Sarutobi Ryo... I've remembered you, you guy!"

Sarutobi Ryo also stared at Ringo Ameyuri.

【Side Quest Objective: Inject the Will of Fire into Ringo Ameyuri!】

【Side Quest Reward: Possibility of learning "Ice Release - Kekkei Genkai"...】

Sarutobi Ryo: "Ice Release?!"

Chapter 14. Let Us Take Him Home

Looking at the system's prompt in front of him, Sarutobi Ryo was thoughtful.

"Although Ringo Ameyuri is one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and is proficient in at least two chakra attributes, she shouldn't have anything to do with the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai..."

In the ninja world, in addition to the seven attributes of Water, Fire, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Yin, and Yang, there is also something called Kekkei Genkai.

Kekkei Genkai is further divided into two types.

One type is mutated organs like the Hyuga and Uchiha clans... Byakugan, Sharingan, etc.

The other type is obtained through fused attributes such as "Wind + Fire = Scorch Release", "Wind + Earth = Magnet Release"...

As for Ice Release...

It is the fusion of Wind and Water attributes.

Logically speaking, it should be an exclusive Kekkei Genkai belonging only to the Yuki clan of Kirigakure.

There are also ninjas in the distant Land of Snow who can use Ice Release attributes, but that is due to climatic reasons and does not count as true Ice Release.

"Interesting..."

Retracting his thoughts, Sarutobi Ryo heard Utatane Koharu's shout.

"Quick, chase! Capture her!"

Ringo Ameyuri's Lightning Release was indeed very gorgeous and rapid, but it also had a small problem.

Once activated, thunder could be heard and seen for kilometers around.

During the sun-drenched day, using this technique that did not conform to normal weather naturally aroused the vigilance of Utatane Koharu and others.

Anyone with a little common sense could see at a glance that it was an attack triggered by the Lightning Blade of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

The signature move was simply too conspicuous.

If they could use this mission to cripple one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, no matter what, it would be a huge gain.

Utatane Koharu was originally the most impatient of the four elders.

Just like in the original story, when Itachi reported the Uchiha's revolution plan, Utatane Koharu was the first to jump out and clamor to destroy the Uchiha clan.

So it was very normal and reasonable for her to come with people.

However, since Ringo Ameyuri was a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and her movement speed was ranked "second", only second to another sword, the "Longsword - Sewing Needle", an ordinary pursuit team would naturally not be able to catch up with her.

Only the booming explosions could be heard in the dense forest.

Immediately afterwards, a large-scale thunderclap startled all the birds in the forest.

Along with that, the pursuit team was forced to retreat, or... was directly hit and died on the spot.

After a flurry of activity, Ringo Ameyuri covered her comrades and left gracefully.

Kirigakure ninjas were originally familiar with water, and diving and breathing were as simple as breathing.

The Land of Whirlpools was surrounded by sea on all sides, and there were many inland lakes and rivers. After diving into the water, it would be difficult to find them again.

Utatane Koharu was quite frustrated.

Watching the other party run away, and it was a junior several times her age, she really felt angry.

"How is Shirokumo Hayama?"

Sarutobi Ryo walked back and began to investigate Shirokumo Hayama's condition.

That woman was threatened by him, and finally chose to kick Shirokumo Hayama away instead of killing him.

Of course, Sarutobi Ryo didn't think that the young and famous opponent would be scared by him.

Everything... was just a trade-off.

This was also the norm for most ninjas in this world.

"Not a big problem, a minor injury... it just looks more frightening..."

Yamanaka Kei quickly checked Shirokumo Hayama's injuries.

Although it wasn't a big deal, this assessment would probably stop here.

But it didn't matter, Shirokumo Hayama already possessed the qualifications of a Jonin, and this assessment was also a symbolic formality.

The drunkard's intention was not in the wine; the real purpose of the Konoha elders was to recover the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools and make enough gestures for the domestic people to see.

"Koharu-sama."

Sarutobi Ryo walked over and began to report the situation.

Soon after, 8 corpses were dragged out from the ground.

Shirokumo Hayama, Hyuga Ruri, and Yamanaka Kei each killed one person.

The remaining 5 were all killed by Sarutobi Ryo alone.

Looking at the scene of broken bones and twisted muscles, the scene of a car accident, everyone who witnessed this couldn't help but marvel.

"To be able to cause this kind of damage with pure Taijutsu, as expected... only Ryo-sama from the Sarutobi clan."

"As expected of the Hokage-sama's eldest son, a tiger father will not have a dog son..."

All kinds of praises and flattery sounded in his ears.

Sarutobi Ryo was like a spring breeze, with no joy or sorrow on his face.

"Not arrogant or impetuous, very good..." Utatane Koharu looked at Sarutobi Ryo's reaction, and was indeed very satisfied in her heart.

And at this moment.

Namikaze Minato, who heard the sound here, also came over with Kushina and the others.

After understanding the situation, Namikaze Minato also reported his results.

Instant kill... 8 people.

Two Kirigakure squads were solved in an instant.

"Just for a moment! I only felt a flash before my eyes!"

"Golden light flashed continuously! The battle ended directly!"

Two accompanying teammates began to describe the situation at that time with exaggerated expressions.

The alias of Golden Flash became famous again, and a burst of exclamations immediately rang out in the crowd.

Looking at the crowd showing various shocked expressions, and Namikaze Minato with a gentle smile on his face, Yamanaka Kei's eyes began to roll.

Afterwards, she walked in front of everyone and cleared her throat: "Koharu-sama, my young master also found the setting laid down by senior Kido Komugi, and retrieved the remains of senior Kato Dan..."

"!"

Standing next to Utatane Koharu, with his hands behind his back, burly, and silent thin-eyed ninja, immediately widened his eyes when he heard this.

And he was Utatane Koharu's most loyal subordinate, and also the senior classmate who acted with Tsunade and Kato Dan at that time.

Originally, Utatane Koharu came here with this intention.

"You did a good job..."

Komugi Kido spoke, his voice deep and his will firm.

After thousands of hammers and hundreds of refinements, he finally gained courage.

With Komugi Kido's narration, those present who knew the situation, or those who didn't know the situation, all learned the secrets of Kato Dan's death at that time.

Of course, Komugi Kido did not say that Tsunade suffered from hemophobia and ran away, this was a secret.

"Princess Tsunade's lover..."

"As the senior of the Sannin, the barrier trap laid down by Komugi Kido-sama..."

Everyone immediately discussed.

Compared to breaking the barrier left by Komugi Kido and retrieving Kato Dan's remains, Namikaze Minato's instant kill of eight people seemed not so conspicuous.

"Koharu-sama."

Sarutobi Ryo took out a scroll from his arms and solemnly handed it over.

"Senior Kato Dan's remains are inside, let us take him home..."

The sea breeze of the Land of Whirlpools blew across the scene, and a wave of melancholy spread among the crowd.

Everyone present was a ninja who had experienced World War II.

The war had just ended, and many sorrows had not had time to be brushed away.

Touched by the scene, everyone's expressions gradually became serious.

They all stared at Sarutobi Ryo, waiting for Utatane Koharu's reply.

"......"

Utatane Koharu was expressionless, but her thoughts changed several times in her heart.

Namikaze Minato on the side, the smile also slowly disappeared, looking at Sarutobi Ryo thoughtfully.

"Yes."

In the end, Utatane Koharu took the scroll and quickly put it away.

Chapter 15. A Heavy Blow, Correcting Childhood Sweethearts

In the following week, everyone continued to patrol in the Land of Whirlpools.

After confirming that there were no traces of Kirigakure ninjas remaining, they chose to return to the village.

During this gap, several Anbu squads came to take over here to prepare for the final search.