Master, Please Become a Hokage

Maki...

And her master, the Fourth Kazekage, Yekura.

From the look in Yekura's eyes when they first met, it was clear she still held a grudge about the past.

"Here to see me off?"

As Maki and the others carried the trays and placed them on the table, Sarutobi Ryo and Yekura stood in a corner and began to talk.

Their quiet exchange naturally went unnoticed by outsiders.

Yekura, appearing as the Kazekage, glared fiercely at Sarutobi Ryo, almost launching an attack on the spot.

Fortunately, she restrained herself.

Because Yekura knew very well that there would be plenty of time for sparring, and there was no need to rush.

However... Sarutobi Ryo didn't intend to let her have such an easy dinner.

So...

With everyone standing around, Sarutobi Ryo reached out his hand, went around behind her, and directly pinched Yekura.

"!"

Yekura's eyes widened suddenly, a look of disbelief on her face.

Because the two of them were standing in the shadows, Sarutobi Ryo's little action wasn't noticed by anyone else.

Plus, it was a sneak attack from behind, completely unexpected.

Which made it even less likely to be seen.

"Not bad, you've been working out..."

Retracting his hand, Sarutobi Ryo commented casually.

Her whole body no longer possessed only the rugged aura of sand and earth.

But was full of femininity.

Or rather... the charm of a woman overshadowed the sense of strength created by more than 20 years of hard training.

"You..."

Yekura managed to utter a single word.

"...After dinner, you wait for me!"

These words, tantamount to a direct challenge, were heard by everyone this time.

They turned their heads to look at the two who were facing off against each other.

The crowd couldn't help but reveal friendly smiles.

"The Kazekage-sama is still so straightforward..." the Sand Village ninjas thought.

And Maki, who had put down the tray on the side, was also deeply moved.

She thought, Master still remembers my experience...

However, it's been so long, for the sake of the relationship between the two villages, hatred and such... ignoring it isn't impossible.

However, Maki didn't know.

What Yekura carried on her shoulders wasn't just the grudges of her disciple.

"Then I'll have to trouble Kazekage-sama to carefully choose a place for sparring..."

Sarutobi Ryo said, stepping towards the dining table.

The implied meaning in his tone was only understood by Yekura.

Because what would happen if she lost was already quite obvious.

In order not to be seen by outsiders, Yekura could only choose a hidden location.

"Don't worry... I've already prepared it!"

Yekura hissed fiercely.

The Sand Village was full of sand and stones.

To create a solid underground sparring arena was simply too easy.

"That's good..." Sarutobi Ryo sat down, not even raising his eyes, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat.

Mito Uzumaki and Koharu Utatane had different thoughts, guessing all sorts of things.

However, no matter how they guessed, they would never have imagined... that Sarutobi Ryo had already executed Yekura on the spot.

Now it was just a matter of how many more times he would do it.

......

The process of eating was extremely quiet.

None of the three spoke.

They just quietly finished their dinner.

When they finished dinner, Koharu Utatane finally spoke.

"Sarutobi Ryo, your mother has always complained to me that you're not young anymore... it's time to get married... she's still waiting to hold her grandson..."

Koharu Utatane's scolding made Mito Uzumaki couldn't help but raise her head.

The dim yellow light was right above them.

The light shone on their faces.

Koharu Utatane had a serious expression, and her tone was that of an elder scolding a younger generation.

This couldn't help but make Mito Uzumaki slightly dispel some thoughts.

"The matter of Madara Uchiha hasn't been resolved yet..." Sarutobi Ryo slowly opened his mouth.

As soon as he spoke, he was interrupted by Koharu Utatane: "Is Madara Uchiha interfering with your marriage?! Don't you know... having no descendants is the greatest misfortune?!"

Koharu Utatane's scolding seemed to leave Sarutobi Ryo unable to refute.

"Kazekage-sama also has an invitation..." Sarutobi Ryo got up and walked outside.

"Boy, don't run away! There will always be a time when you can't escape! Hmph!"

Koharu Utatane got up and scolded Sarutobi Ryo's back.

Seeing her so strong, Mito Uzumaki suddenly seemed thoughtful.

"Mito-sama... do you think I spoke too harshly?"

Koharu Utatane turned her head and said to Mito Uzumaki.

"Jade that is not cut and polished cannot become a useful object. Young people should be properly beaten!! When he comes back, I'll continue to talk to him!"

"Hmm..." Mito Uzumaki nodded slightly, then got up and left this place.

......

Walking out of the courtyard, Sarutobi Ryo saw Maki waiting.

Under the moonlight, the two walked along the road.

The streets gradually became quiet.

After all, the wind was strong in the Sand Village at night, and there were no entertainment activities.

Maki tried to speak and have a normal conversation.

Sarutobi Ryo just nodded slightly, but didn't say a word.

After walking for more than ten minutes, they entered the vast underground training ground along the stairs.

Hearing the rumbling of the stones closing behind them.

Sarutobi Ryo also saw Yekura, who had been waiting for a long time, here.

"......"

Yekura, whose eyes were closed, saw an astonishing scene as soon as she opened them.

Before she could even open her mouth.

The words she wanted to say were abruptly swallowed back.

"Ah~!" Maki screamed, and was instantly knocked down by Sarutobi Ryo.

Rustling sounds rang out.

Zzzz~!

Sarutobi Ryo struck first, knocking Maki down instantly in front of Yekura.

Time had passed.

Sarutobi Ryo's strength continued to soar.

Correspondingly, it was impossible for the strength of Maki and others to improve so drastically.

So, almost instantly... Maki was completely defeated.

Chi Chi Chi ~ ~ ~!

Watching her disciple constantly releasing Water Release ninjutsu, but the defense shattered in an instant, constantly making painful screams.

Yekura was immediately stunned.

Sarutobi Ryo pressed the back of Maki's head with one hand, and launched fierce taijutsu, without leaving the slightest bit of face.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

With consecutive taijutsu strikes, Maki's eyes rolled back in a few seconds, in so much pain that she almost lost consciousness.

Seeing this scene, Yekura could no longer endure it.

"Haa!"

Yekura shouted angrily, and directly pushed out with both palms.

The orange-white light, like the sun, rose up and directly attacked Sarutobi Ryo.