Master, Please Become a Hokage

The quickest way to resolve the situation is undoubtedly the best.

Iwagakure......

Unlike other villages, this is a militaristic ninja village.

Their military law is strict, and the hierarchy is clear.

Level by level, from top to bottom, somewhat like certain countries in my previous life.

As long as you can take out the enemy commander on the battlefield, their troops will fall into disarray.

How much threat will a unit without discipline pose?

"Even if we succeed, the opponent has just too many ninjas..."

Jiraiya sighed, very anxious.

No matter what, there are just too many Iwagakure people.

"Jiraiya-sama, although we are short on troops, we can make up for it with summoning beasts..."

Sarutobi Ryo gave his suggestion.

"Ho ho..." Just then, Orochimaru lifted the curtain and walked in. "Jiraiya, Sarutobi Ryo is right..."

Chapter 82. Tsunade Returns to the Village

Being outnumbered is a foregone conclusion.

Thinking about how to compensate as much as possible is what a commander should do.

"My Manda... plus your Gamabunta..."

Orochimaru's mouth curled up, seemingly very much looking forward to the upcoming battle.

This is also a stage where he can show off his skills.

It's not just Minato Namikaze who is eyeing the position of Fourth Hokage.

Orochimaru had a mysterious confidence before he was truly rejected.

However, the Orochimaru of this world ultimately chose a different path than in the original story.

Because in this world, Sakumo Hatake did not die.

In the original story... Orochimaru never took Minato Namikaze seriously, which is why he felt unbelievable and extremely psychologically disappointed after being rejected.

On the other hand, Konoha White Fang had always been ahead of the Sannin.

Orochimaru was relatively convinced of this.

After all, Sakumo Hatake was a few years older than him, became famous just as early, and was also a genius.

Plus, he had numerous battle achievements and didn't need the Konoha high-ups to create momentum.

Finally, Sakumo Hatake had a gentle personality and never offended anyone, such a Mr. Nice Guy, even Orochimaru couldn't possibly have any objections to him.

So, in this battle, Orochimaru aimed for an opportunity.

He believes that the upcoming battle situation is a good opportunity for him to show his strength.

If he can make great contributions and his reputation soars again, then the position of Fourth Hokage may not be without a chance.

It is very likely to be the last chance to perform, and the next battle is also very likely to affect the trend of the entire ninja world war, and even the life and death of Konoha.

After all, more than 10,000 Iwagakure ninjas are not to be underestimated.

"Actually... I also have a summoning beast..."

Sarutobi Ryo turned his gaze back to Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya-sama..."

As Sarutobi Ryo explained the situation of Katsuyu, Jiraiya's eyes quickly lit up.

"Katsuyu ah..." Jiraiya's eyes revealed a nostalgic look.

Speaking of Katsuyu, he would think of Tsunade.

She has been away from the village for many years, and I don't know how Tsunade is doing.

And even Sarutobi Ryo did not expect that in this space-time where the plot has completely changed, some things continue to undergo butterfly effect changes...

......

At the same moment.

Konoha, Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi welcomed an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.

"Tsunade..."

He gazed at the unrestrained beauty in front of him with a complex gaze. 伾

Tsunade, one of the Sannin, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and also his disciple.

"Hmph..."

Tsunade stood in the office, looking around.

She discovered that Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Danzo were all present.

At this critical juncture, the Konoha high-ups are frequently holding meetings, which is naturally not a good thing.

"I've already heard about the specific situation from others..."

Behind Tsunade was Shizune, the niece of Dan Kato.

Over the years, Shizune has existed as Tsunade's follower and half-disciple.

Back then, Tsunade left the village, always brooding over the death of her younger brother and lover.

Later, she just wandered around for many years.

Until......

She happened to go to the ruins of Uzushiogakure and found that the barrier left behind had been broken.

Tsunade was initially surprised and angry.

Every year, she would return to the village at least once to visit relatives.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to visit relatives, she asked the members of the Senju clan about the specific situation.

Only then did she learn that Dan Kato's grave... had been moved back by that kid, the old man's eldest son, Sarutobi Ryo.

He said......

Konoha's ninjas should return to their roots......

Tsunade then went to the cemetery and indeed saw her lover's grave.

Although it was a newly built grave, it was appropriately placed next to Nawaki's tombstone.

The two most important people in her life were buried here.

Subsequently, Tsunade learned more about Sarutobi Ryo from others.

As time passed, Sarutobi Ryo's name became more and more well-known in the ninja world.

He did one major thing after another, witnessing one ending after another.

These deeds touched Tsunade quite a bit.

Might Guy... and then the young ninja of the Uchiha clan, the Sharingan hero Uchiha Obito......

Then there was Fugaku......

It is very likely that next time it will be other acquaintances, or strangers, regardless of age.

They shed blood and sweat for the village.

For the sake of inheriting the Will of Fire.

So many years have passed, and there are still many people who foolishly persist.

After observing and experiencing intense psychological struggle, Tsunade finally decided... to return to the village as an aid at the moment of Konoha's life and death.

"Tsunade, I am really happy that you can come back..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and put down the burden in his heart.

"But... your hemophobia..."

"If you want to overcome that kind of thing, there will always be a way..." Tsunade waved her hand, indicating that hemophobia is just a psychological problem.

If... she could witness it one more time.

The backs of those who truly practice the Will of Fire.

Then, hemophobia will definitely be cured.

Tsunade was very convinced of this.

"I won't say any more nonsense, I'll go to the battlefield immediately..."

Tsunade decided to set off for the Iwagakure battlefield immediately.

Who knows when Iwagakure will attack.

"No, wait a moment."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression returned to calm.

"Tsunade, I have a mission for you to do..."

Tsunade: "What mission?"

"Hokage-sama..."

The next moment, a thin middle-aged man walked in from outside.

This person is Ebizo, who has been under house arrest for many days!

As the Sand Village's strategist and the leader of the intelligence department, Ebizo, after analyzing the situation, deeply understood the principle of mutual dependence.

The Third Kazekage-sama has already calmed the internal situation of the Sand Village and removed the parasites.

Then there is no need to continue fighting with Konoha.

Now... the common enemy of both sides is Iwagakure.

If Konoha is destroyed, you Sand Village will not be able to escape.

Now... only by uniting can both sides reverse the situation.

And the mission that Hiruzen Sarutobi arranged for Tsunade was to go to the Sand Village to formally cease the war with the Sand Village and conclude a secret treaty.

Both sides will fight together.

In this way... they can barely deal with the numerous Iwagakure people.

"Thanks to that child Sarutobi Ryo for sparing Ebizo's life back then..."

Koharu Utatane and Biwako Sarutobi looked at each other and nodded.

Back then, when he went deep behind enemy lines, Sarutobi Ryo said... to spare Ebizo's life.

Now, it comes in handy.

"If we can cease the war this time and join forces... Sakumo Hatake and Sarutobi Ryo will have made an indelible contribution..."

Koharu Utatane thought in her heart.

Perhaps... the position of Fourth Hokage will really belong to Konoha White Fang by then.