Master, Please Become a Hokage

"Ah, someone's coming..."

Sensing someone outside, Ringo Yurili immediately flashed and entered the house.

In recent days, adhering to the principle of 'the less trouble, the better,' Ringo Yurili had been using transformation techniques to disguise her identity.

But even so, she was still cautious, fearing that someone would expose her identity.

Soon, the person outside was led in by Yamanaka Hui.

"Young Master, a Root ninja has arrived..."

Danzo's man?

Sarutobi Ryo, sitting in a chair in the hall, looked up.

A young man with a blank expression and wearing sunglasses walked in.

He looked to be about 20 years old, with a purple lightning bolt-like mark on his cheek.

"Danzo's right-hand man... Aburame Ryoma..."

Often following Danzo, seeing him every day, Sarutobi Ryo naturally recognized him.

"Young Master Ryo, long time no see," Aburame Ryoma slowly said.

The sunglasses covered his eyes, making it impossible to see through his thoughts.

"Lord Danzo, and Lord Hokage, they have heard about your mission experience, and everyone is very shocked..."

Having just become a Jonin and joined the Anbu, he had already caused such a big commotion.

If Anbu members didn't need to keep their identities secret, these matters would probably have already caused a stir throughout Konoha.

Therefore.

Currently, Sarutobi Ryo's mission experience is only circulating among the higher-ups.

But no matter what.

Killing Kuroki Raiga, who wielded the Thunder Sword, upon his debut can directly confirm... Sarutobi Ryo possesses the strength to contend with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

—Even if Kuroki Raiga had just obtained the Thunder Sword and was at the bottom of the ranking.

This kind of record is truly too amazing.

The only newly promoted Jonin who could possibly do this is probably Minato Namikaze, who is also shining.

Aburame Ryoma simply waved his hand.

The two Root ninjas accompanying him took out some things.

Anbu mask, uniform, identity representative, ninja tools, and... some high-quality medicinal materials for healing.

The things in front were understandable, but the things behind were intriguing.

'Danzo... wants to win me over?'

In just a few seconds, countless guesses flashed through Sarutobi Ryo's mind.

"Young Master Ryo, please take good care of your injuries. We can talk about other things when we return to the village."

Aburame Ryoma nodded towards Nono.

If... before it was just a guess, then now, Aburame Ryoma's silence about the manor and industry here confirmed Sarutobi Ryo's guess.

After this battle, the higher-ups seemed to have tacitly approved of him building a port industry in this town.

Danzo's subordinate, right-hand man, most loyal lackey, and also the insect manipulator who makes people feel disgusted and fearful.

Of course, his identity as an elite Jonin, his illustrious military exploits, and the countless dark missions he has completed are enough to make him notorious.

"Aburame Ryoma made a special trip here and even looked for Yakushi Nono..."

Sarutobi Ryo tapped his fingers, his thoughts flowing.

Is something... about to happen?

......

Outside.

After leaving the manor, Aburame Ryoma looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before speaking.

"The higher-ups have a mission for you..."

Aburame Ryoma's tone immediately made Nono understand who was giving the order this time.

If it were Lord Hokage, he would directly say it was the Third Hokage.

If it were Danzo, he would also directly say it was Lord Danzo.

But... the words "higher-ups" meant that the following mission was jointly issued by Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Danzo.

"Did... something happen?"

Nono frowned.

Could it be that another war is about to break out? World War II has just ended, it shouldn't be...

The five major countries' plunder of the spoils of smaller countries should be enough to support them for many years before they can be completely digested.

"The three high-level officials want you to do something... Listen..."

Aburame Ryoma's tone gradually became cold.

After Nono heard the specific arrangements, she opened her eyes in disbelief: "What?! You want to do something to Mr. Sakumo..."

"Don't be nervous."

Aburame Ryoma narrowed his eyes.

"It's just to slightly damage his reputation... It won't have much impact..."

After all, the higher-ups don't want Konoha White Fang to become Hokage.

But he is too much of a hindrance.

He has a very high reputation among the people, and his competitiveness is too great.

So... next, ruining his reputation and preventing him from running for the next Hokage is the plan designed by the higher-ups.

To do this kind of thing, you have to arrange a seamless task, which is also a trap, for Hatake Sakumo to step into.

"You are the most outstanding spy in the village. Only you can handle this matter well. Set off immediately..."

Aburame Ryoma instructed.

"I... understand..." Nono lowered her eyes and said softly.

......

Nono's departure without saying goodbye made Sarutobi Ryo suspicious.

Although Aburame Ryoma found someone else to replace her for treatment, Sarutobi Ryo, who was not at ease about this, politely declined the other party's suggestion.

Sarutobi Ryo, who has the identity of a transmigrator, is familiar with the plot of Naruto.

After deduction, he quickly came to a conclusion.

"Could it be... that the higher-ups' actions against Konoha White Fang have begun?"

In order to avoid complications, Sarutobi Ryo decided that after tonight, he would set off back to Konoha early tomorrow morning.

But before that, there is one more thing to do.

"Ringo Yurili."

After Aburame Ryoma and the others had completely left, Sarutobi Ryo looked at the Mist Ninja's genius girl.

【Inject the Will of Fire into Ringo Yurili】

【Progress: 39%】

【Mission Reward: Possibility of Ice Release】

"Huh? What do you want from me?" Yurili, who hadn't realized her own fate, still had a playful expression.

"Your biggest regret before was not having a good love life, right?"

Sarutobi Ryo's directness left Ringo Yurili dumbfounded. She didn't know... how familiar Sarutobi Ryo was with this world.

"Y-You can tell that easily~?!" Ringo Yurili exclaimed.

"Yes, very obvious," Sarutobi Ryo said with a straight face, very seriously. "So..."

Ringo Yurili: "So?"

"Let's have a love affair, Ringo Yurili," Sarutobi Ryo said coldly.

Ringo Yurili, I want you to become my Will of Fire weapon!

Ringo Yurili: "Eh~~?!"

In the next second, without explanation, Sarutobi Ryo grabbed Ringo Yurili's wrist and pulled her towards the basement.

"W-Wait~ Wait~~!!"

Ringo Yurili struggled desperately, but she was a short lady of 1 meter 43 centimeters, how could she be Sarutobi Ryo's opponent?

Soon, Ringo Yurili's wails began to sound: "I wanted to have a love affair, but... not this kind of demonic love~~!"

......

Chapter 45. Yuki Clan · Ice Release Remains

Time passed...

The next day.

As the morning sun rose, the shadow left.

"Huff..."

Ringo Yurili sighed, looking at the ceiling with a somewhat dazed expression.

Traces of the Will of Fire were everywhere.

Her whole body was sore, and she couldn't even lift a finger.

Outside the window, the breeze was gentle.

In this beautiful season, the photinia... bloomed.

In the end, she, whose body was aching to death, could only sigh and say: "He's really a... jerk..."

And Ringo Yurili, staring at the ceiling, was undergoing some kind of change.

A trace of a pattern quietly outlined itself on her lower abdomen.

Slowly, it formed a flame mark like Konoha's.

This seemed to symbolize a "Will of Fire weapon."

And below this pattern, the few words of the person's name were finally outlined... "Sarutobi Ryo."

The completed pattern flickered and then disappeared.

"Master, take care..."

The closed entrance to the house heard the voice of that little girl named Guren.

Obviously, that guy left.

He deceived people, and also deceived the uh...

Even the corpse that was going to be exchanged for money after running away was taken away, really is... sigh...