Master, Please Become a Hokage

Sakumo Hatake was that kind of man.

He didn't want to be Hokage.

But if the village was in danger, even if it required him to temporarily become Hokage, he would definitely stand up... for his comrades, for the village that raised him.

“Sakumo-sensei, if during a mission, a comrade encounters danger, and not completing the mission would cause significant losses to the country... then, what would you choose?”

Sarutobi Ryo raised the second question.

It was also... the dilemma that led to Sakumo Hatake's suicide.

Sakumo Hatake smiled, his eyes narrowing into crescents once more.

He answered with an unwavering and firm tone: “I would absolutely never watch a comrade die before my eyes...”

Of course, he would choose his comrades.

“……”

Sarutobi Ryo nodded.

This was the White Fang of Konoha.

A man who would dedicate everything for his comrades and for the village.

However, it was such a man who was schemed against and persecuted by the higher-ups, ultimately proving his integrity with his death.

He would rather die than abandon his beliefs.

For this reason, he waited for Kakashi for more than a decade on the path to the afterlife, to show his attitude.

Kakashi eventually understood his father's beliefs.

“Walls have ears, teacher. Let's go to the study next door for a chat.”

Sarutobi Ryo stood up, gesturing to Hatake Sakumo to talk in the study next door.

The environment there was quiet, and no one would eavesdrop.

The following conversation was not suitable for anyone to hear.

Chapter 52: Rin Nohara: Young Master Ryo is Handsome and Rich

Inside the study.

“The two high-ranking officials, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, favor Minato Namikaze, believing that he should be the next Hokage...”

“Danzo has disagreements with the two advisors; Danzo wants to support Orochimaru...”

As one secret after another came out of Sarutobi Ryo's mouth.

The surprise in Hatake Sakumo's eyes deepened.

He was stunned for a long time, unable to react. The power struggles at the top were so complex.

This was the difference in perception caused by different upbringing environments.

Although Hatake Sakumo was powerful, he lacked the subtle influence, and his political acumen was not high.

Sarutobi Ryo, who was keen on political commentary in his previous life, passively and actively learned too much.

Moreover, reading history illuminates wisdom. 5000 years of history in China has forged a history book of cannibalistic years.

Sarutobi Ryo was very familiar with these political tactics and schemes, and he could see through what the three high-ranking officials were up to at a glance.

“And you, the White Fang of Konoha, your merits overshadow your master. Your strength is too great, too much of an eyesore...”

Sarutobi Ryo analyzed the pros and cons for Hatake Sakumo.

No matter what Hatake Sakumo thought, he would be regarded as a thorn in the side by the higher-ups because of his "crime of possessing a treasure."

This was different from Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, had the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as his teacher.

Therefore, Jiraiya was regarded as one of their own by Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado. The two advisors would not harm him.

On the other hand, Hatake Sakumo was isolated and helpless, without relatives or background. Alone, he became an existence that the higher-ups had to deal with.

Sarutobi Ryo: “Sakumo-sensei... sometimes, not taking sides is also a kind of taking sides.”

“Not taking sides... is also a kind of taking sides...”

Hatake Sakumo lowered his head, murmuring this sentence, lost in thought.

In this world, no one in any country can stay out of it.

Wherever there are people, there are political factions, and there are political commentators.

Basic political concept: Politics... is closely related to everyone.

This is definitely not an empty phrase.

Hatake Sakumo's face changed several times, as if struggling. After a long time... he slowly raised his head, looking at Sarutobi Ryo, as if pleading: “Young Master Ryo, if that's the case, then why don't they just tell me directly?”

Why not say some things directly, but have to beat around the bush?

Sarutobi Ryo slowly stood up, looking out the window: “During the chaotic Warring States period, a philosopher named 'Shuren' once said: 'I know their methods. They are unwilling to kill directly, and they dare not, for fear of misfortune. So they all connect, fill the net, and force me to commit suicide.' ”

......

“Kakashi~, goodbye.”

In the courtyard, Kakashi bid farewell to his two young companions.

At this time, Sarutobi Ryo and Yamanaka Ino also came out of the study.

“Where's Father?” Kakashi turned his head, not seeing his father off, which was strange.

“Sakumo-sensei is a little tired. Kakashi, we'll go first.”

Sarutobi Ryo said casually.

Watching the figures of several people slowly disappear into the darkness, Kakashi scratched his head, not noticing anything.

......

Walking on the road, Sarutobi Ryo, Rin Nohara, and Obito were walking together.

“Hehe, I can take this opportunity to send Rin home~!” Obito was secretly happy, feeling happy for having the opportunity to show off.

On this side, Sarutobi Ryo took the lead in launching an attack: “Rin Nohara, although it's late, I still have something I want to ask you, it's about 'Anbu'...”

Hearing the word 'Anbu', Obito and Rin Nohara's expressions froze.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Anbu is the most secretive and mysterious existence.

It is also a department similar to "unspeakable".

Obito immediately closed his mouth, wanting to go home.

After all, Anbu's secrets were not something that a primary school student like him could listen to.

“Obito, I will personally send Rin back later, please rest assured.”

Sarutobi Ryo gestured at the same time, issuing an eviction order.

“Oh, Rin... I'm going home first, goodbye.” Obito waved his hand and immediately ran away.

“Anbu?”

Rin Nohara couldn't help but look at this young master.

Under the moonlight, that already handsome face was plated with a layer of mysterious brilliance, making her a little dizzy.

The sense of maturity on the other person's body was also completely unmatched by Kakashi...

Oh my~, Rin, what are you thinking...

Just as Rin Nohara's thoughts were in confusion, Sarutobi Ryo spoke again: “On the Anbu side, a certain expert [Nono Yakushi] has gone on a mission, so the work of researching and analyzing the enemy's remains has been delayed... I am very anxious about this...”

Having injected the Will of Fire into Ringo Ameyuri, he also obtained the remains of a Jonin from the Yuki clan.

Currently, everything is ready except for the wind.

Only a medical expert is needed to unlock the mysteries of the remains.

My life is up to me.

The system is a prompt, a guide.

But the fate of the strong is ultimately in their own hands.

Sarutobi Ryo believed that this was also the meaning of the system's existence.

“Today I saw your medical ninjutsu and felt that your talent... might be able to help me unlock the secrets of the remains. Rin Nohara... can I entrust you with this?”

Sarutobi Ryo put his hands behind his back and stopped.

Under the moonlight.

Sarutobi Ryo looked down at the little girl in front of him.

Sarutobi Ryo's resolute and handsome face made Rin Nohara nod her head in a ghostly manner: “No problem, Young Master Ryo...”

......

More than ten minutes later, the Sarutobi clan's residence, the Third Hokage's ancestral home.

A corpse was placed on the platform, surrounded by all kinds of surgical tools.

Alarm barriers and traps were set up around the room.

You need to rely on the "password" to enter and exit freely.

Sarutobi Ryo told Rin Nohara the password, giving her the authority to enter and exit freely.

Rin Nohara also promised to help keep it a secret, after all... Anbu's work is all confidential.

“This is the advance payment... a total of 30,000 ryo, you count it first.”

Sarutobi Ryo took a bag, which contained money.

The reward for a D-level mission averages around 5,000 ryo, because it needs to be split with the guiding Jonin and two teammates.

After deducting the taxes paid to the village, a Genin can get about 500 ryo.

30,000 ryo is equivalent to the reward for 60 D-level missions, or 10 C-level missions.

For Rin Nohara, this was undoubtedly a windfall, a huge sum of money!

“This is just the advance payment. If the analysis is successful, I will pay you another 150,000 ryo. How about it?”

150,000 ryo is equivalent to the after-tax income of a Jonin performing two A-level missions alone.

“……”

Rin Nohara widened her eyes, her whole person directly stunned.

There was no way, this, this was really too much~~~.

Originally, with Sarutobi Ryo's qualifications as a newly promoted Jonin, he would not be able to come up with so much money.

But this situation changed as Sarutobi Ryo defeated the guardian female ninja and took over the port town's industry from her.

With the wharf transportation business in hand, Sarutobi Ryo was already a predictable future rich man.

Ninjas come out to mix, in addition to lofty ideals, they also need food, clothing, and shelter.

Or rather... only when material needs are met can they better pursue their dreams.

“Young Master Ryo is really handsome and rich~.”

Rin Nohara thought silently in her heart, and immediately nodded in agreement.

Although she didn't have any pursuit of material things, buying herbs and studying medicine also cost a lot of money.

Now that such a good opportunity was in front of her, and she could also contribute to the village, Rin Nohara was of course very happy.

As the cloth was lifted, the remains of the Yuki clan's ninja were presented in front of Rin Nohara.