Master, Please Become a Hokage

Or is it... the power of the Ten-Tails that's strong, and that Moon Eye Plan or whatever?

“Indeed.”

Sarutobi Ryo nodded seriously, causing Yagura to begin re-evaluating his view of things...

He needed to... discuss it with the other higher-ups in the village.

“The journey was long, we are somewhat tired...”

Sarutobi Ryo immediately gave Yagura a way out.

You can think about it slowly, there's no rush.

Saying so, Sarutobi Ryo stood up and, under Yagura's arrangement, left the Mizukage Building led by Terumi Mei.

“Go and find the elders... and the heads of all the major clans!”

Yagura waved his hand, issuing the order to the Anbu...

......

Sarutobi Ryo gazed at the scene before him, leisurely enjoying the sights.

After Terumi Mei finished introducing the courtyard, the group entered.

Casually surveying the surroundings, and confirming that there were no eavesdroppers, Sarutobi Ryo turned to Terumi Mei and said, “It seems... you haven't entered the heart of Kirigakure yet.”

“What do you mean?”

Terumi Mei smiled radiantly, her eyes narrowed into crescents, appearing harmless.

However, Sarutobi Ryo knew.

Terumi Mei was the only Kirigakure ninja capable of harming Yagura, even potentially killing him.

Even if Yagura was already a perfect Jinchuriki.

But Terumi Mei was a ninja capable of going head-to-head with Uchiha Madara without losing ground.

As a mage...

Terumi Mei's strength was greatly underestimated by many.

However, Terumi Mei also had weaknesses.

She was too young.

Her experience was less than Tsunade's and Onoki's.

This revealed a significant vulnerability.

Her mentality was naturally not as resilient as those older generation ninjas like Tsunade and the others.

Therefore, Sarutobi Ryo decided to use some small tricks to break Terumi Mei's composure.

“Having talent... doesn't need you... that's what I mean.”

After speaking.

Sarutobi Ryo's words directly broke Terumi Mei's composure.

Chapter 221. You have Water Release, I have extraordinary skill

Sarutobi Ryo: “Simply put... your ability and status don't match...”

Terumi Mei hid her true abilities for certain reasons.

This can be seen from the original story.

During Obito's rule of the Blood Mist Village, various Kekkei Genkai clans were persecuted, but Terumi Mei escaped unscathed.

This shows that she was well protected, hiding her own Kekkei Genkai.

Biding one's time is something many people do.

Terumi Mei hid her Kekkei Genkai, simply to wait for a suitable opportunity to emerge.

Her ambition, her desire... her coveting of the Mizukage position.

“You've also seen, I possess a Kekkei Tota... Dust Release.”

Sarutobi Ryo stood with his hands behind his back, his silhouette giving Terumi Mei a sense of mystery.

“Even a perfect Jinchuriki is not worth mentioning in front of Dust Release...”

This was a fact.

Because Dust Release can break down any substance into a near-molecular state.

Even the Susanoo of the Uchiha clan can only meet its end in this situation.

The only things that cannot be broken down are some techniques of Six Paths-level powerhouses.

“I will be the next Hokage...”

Sarutobi Ryo turned around and looked at this young woman, who was much younger than in the original story.

Terumi Mei, who was about the same age as Kakashi, had already developed into a very attractive woman.

Among her peers, she exuded a mature aura.

However, facing Sarutobi Ryo, a more mature young man.

Terumi Mei... could only be considered a young woman.

Of course, compared to her peer Nohara Rin, Terumi Mei's development... could be described as quite fiery.

“My say in Konoha can be described as absolute...”

This was a fact.

“Therefore, I also have considerable influence over who takes on the next Mizukage position...”

Sarutobi Ryo began to paint a picture for Terumi Mei.

Killing Yagura was just a matter of snapping his fingers.

And even if he didn't kill him, using his own influence and strength to put pressure on Kirigakure and support Terumi Mei would be enough to allow her to take on the next Mizukage position.

What Sarutobi Ryo promised Terumi Mei was this kind of future.

Of course, Terumi Mei was not stupid.

Naturally, she would not completely rely on Sarutobi Ryo's few words and completely rely on him.

“I can rely on my own efforts for things in the future...”

Terumi Mei stared intently at Sarutobi Ryo, her body tensing up slightly.

Because Sarutobi Ryo suddenly wanted to win her over, who knew what his specific intentions were.

“No matter how hard you try, you can't possibly be Yagura's opponent...”

Sarutobi Ryo shook his head.

Yagura, who was not controlled by Obito, was a true perfect Jinchuriki.

He could perfectly exert the power of both himself and the Tailed Beast.

Moreover, Yagura could continue to cultivate, and his strength could still improve every day.

With this ebb and flow, it was still a bit difficult for Terumi Mei, a magic-type, to fight against a perfect Jinchuriki.

The only thing she could do was wait for Yagura to age.

How many years would that take?

10 years?

Or 20 years?

“Think about it carefully, with my influence, I can help you say some good words in front of Yagura...”

To improve your position.

After speaking, Sarutobi Ryo saw the guest out, letting Terumi Mei leave.

Terumi Mei lowered her head slightly, her eyes complex, and then left the scene.

Unlike her peers such as Kakashi and Nohara Rin, who had no ambition.

Terumi Mei, at a young age, began to scheme to become the Mizukage, and she did have ambition in her heart, and she was indeed a talent.

If she could be arranged to become the next Mizukage, it would be equivalent to the entire Kirigakure Village being controlled by him.

This was also a form of manipulation.

In the original story, Obito could control Yagura.

I, Sarutobi Ryo, can't... control Terumi Mei?

In the future, the alien Otsutsuki clan will invade, which is a certainty.

It is necessary to lay out plans and schemes in advance.

Forming the entire ninja world into a whole and taking it into my own hands is what I want to do.

......

The Kirigakure meeting started quickly.

The sun gradually set, and as night fell, the entire village was shrouded in a mist.

Kirigakure, where even the moon could not be seen, could only rely on lights for illumination.

When footsteps came from the courtyard outside, Sarutobi Ryo knew.

Terumi Mei had come to deliver food.

Creak...

The door opened.

Terumi Mei carried a tray, seeing the figure sitting cross-legged on the ground.

In the very center of the room, Sarutobi Ryo sat on the floor.

Staring at the wall in front.

Most of the houses in Kirigakure are made of stone.

This is different from Konoha.

Because most of the Kirigakure ninjas are proficient in Water Release ninjutsu.

The basic impact resistance of the house must be considered.

In addition...

This kind of environment is very suitable for the use of Boil Release and Lava Release.

In the original story, at the Five Kage Summit, Terumi Mei released these two Kekkei Genkai in a stone building to deal with Sasuke.

“Lord... your dinner has been delivered...” After Terumi Mei spoke to remind him, Sarutobi Ryo slowly got up.

Taking the tray from her, Sarutobi Ryo sat back on the stool.

Facing the candlelight, he slowly put the food into his mouth.

Terumi Mei observed Sarutobi Ryo's performance, carefully not missing any details.

Sarutobi Ryo knew that she was ready.

After eating the last bite of food, Sarutobi Ryo slowly and methodically drank a cup of water, then looked at Terumi Mei: “Do it...”

To paint a picture for others, at least you must demonstrate your own strength.

Kirigakure Village is a place where the strong eat the weak.