Master, Please Become a Hokage

When I become stronger, strong enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the powerhouses, even surpass them, the title of Hokage will naturally fall into my hands through true ability.

Relying on artificial hype, boasting and flattery, will only lead to a true naked swim, and that is the real tragedy.

"So, I believe... if we are to choose the Fourth Hokage, the most suitable person is Master Sakumo."

Sarutobi Ryo finished speaking and then fell silent.

"......"

Danzo and the others had dark and uncertain expressions.

They had to admit that the plan to harm Hatake Sakumo had failed this time.

But things won't end so simply.

"Koharu... Hiruzen is still young and strong, it's too early to talk about the next Hokage election."

Danzo came out to smooth things over.

It was also to extinguish the possibility of Hatake Sakumo taking office as Hokage in the near future.

"In an era of peace, the focus is on development, waiting to digest the spoils obtained in the Second Shinobi World War..."

The Third Shinobi World War will be launched, not far from now.

When that time comes... everything will be revealed!

"Yes, that's right." Utatane Koharu nodded, agreeing with Danzo's statement.

"I also agree with what Danzo said." Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses.

Seeing the behavior of the three old foxes, Sarutobi Ryo knew that things would not end so simply.

However, since the first step has already been taken, the subsequent steps are only natural...

To completely free Hatake Sakumo from the threat, the ultimate goal is naturally to make him the Fourth Hokage.

Whether from the perspective of refusing to be persecuted, or from the perspective of the most suitable situation...

Just as Sarutobi Ryo was thinking this.

Words flickered in front of his right retina.

The long-unseen system prompt went online.

[Will of Fire System!]

[Current Stage · Main Quest Goal: Before the Third Shinobi World War arrives, pass the Anbu exam and ultimately become the leader of Anbu Squad Six!]

[Completion Progress 80%!]

[100% Progress will unlock the reward: Real Power]

Before Sarutobi Ryo could react.

Immediately afterwards, a waterfall of information covered the above prompt.

Then, several lines of brand new prompt messages went online.

[Next Stage Main Quest Story Triggered!]

[Next Stage · Main Story Quest: The Road to Hokage! Hatake Sakumo survives and comprehends the true meaning of the Will of Fire!]

[Next Stage · Main Quest Goal: Help to the end, experience the Third Shinobi World War, survive it, become the "Jonin Squad Leader", and ultimately help Hatake Sakumo take office as the "Fourth Hokage"!]

[Next Stage · Main Quest Reward: Real Strength!]

The Hokage World Line

"Helping Hatake Sakumo become the Fourth Hokage, huh."

Sarutobi Ryo glanced at the system prompt and nodded secretly in his heart.

If Hatake Sakumo becomes the Hokage, encountering Obito during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attack will be more than just injuring Obito, right?

No...

Since I have already changed Hatake Sakumo's fate.

Kakashi's fate will also become completely different.

Consequently, Obito's fate will also be affected.

Some things can no longer be viewed with past perceptions.

And the current main quest progress has reached 80%, just one step away from being promoted from "Anbu Squad Leader" to "Anbu Squad Six Leader".

Defeating Lightning Release with Ice Release, killing the Third Raikage's bequeathed Black Lightning · Sarui, once again proved his strength.

Just symbolically complete a stage of the mission, wait for a period of time, and the promotion can be achieved naturally.

After all, if he were to be promoted again so quickly after just becoming an Anbu Squad Leader, it would definitely arouse suspicion and dissatisfaction among the people.

Such a formal address and declaration can be regarded as abandoning his personal position and making a normal request as a Squad Leader.

"No problem."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was overjoyed, was beaming with happiness.

Seeing his eldest son creating brilliance again, he was of course very happy. Even Sarui died at the hands of his eldest son, the future is promising...

"Then, we will take our leave first."

Sarutobi Ryo turned around and left the Hokage's office with Yamanaka Kei and the others...

......

After leaving the Hokage Building and coming to the shade of the trees outside, Hatake Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief.

These days, on the way, Sarutobi Ryo had already explained the stakes to him.

Hatake Sakumo had deeply understood that some things cannot be avoided by hiding.

Only by facing them directly can he protect himself and his relatives and friends.

"Young Master Ryo, I will secretly go to find the Third Hokage in private..."

Hatake Sakumo prepared to adopt Sarutobi Ryo's suggestion and secretly make a request to join the Hokage's direct Anbu squad.

Once he becomes a direct Anbu under the Third Hokage, then even Danzo would not dare to casually move him.

Unless, like in the original story, Danzo secretly harmed Uchiha Shisui, finding a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to persecute him.

But Hatake Sakumo is not the young and vigorous Uchiha Shisui.

Hatake Sakumo, whose basic skills and experience are terrifyingly strong, can easily counter-kill many minions, and even threaten Danzo.

"No, Master Sakumo, it's not just that."

Sarutobi Ryo shook his head.

"You should run for the Fourth Hokage."

The implication is that only by becoming the Hokage can he truly avoid being persecuted and escape the conspiracies of the higher-ups.

"Yes, I understand." Hatake Sakumo nodded with a heavy face.

The situation has come to this, and he really has no other choice.

Whether for Kakashi, or for not disappointing his disciple's good intentions, or even for changing the current situation of the village and dispelling the darkness.

Indeed... he should work hard towards the position of Hokage.

"From today onwards, I should also work hard..."

Hatake Sakumo scratched his head.

When a man whose dream is to be free and unfettered [lie flat] becomes serious and advances towards the position of Hokage, how powerful will he be?

Sarutobi Ryo is very much looking forward to it.

After Hatake Sakumo said goodbye and agreed to treat him to dinner, Sarutobi Ryo watched his figure disappear into the vast crowd.

"Young Master, I think that Namikaze Minato seems to have some ideas..."

Yamanaka Kei hinted.

Hatake Sakumo was not successfully harmed, and he also seemed very unhappy?

"Namikaze Minato naturally has his concerns."

After speaking, Sarutobi Ryo stepped away from here.

Next, he had to visit Might Duy.

And find a way to analyze Sarui's remains to see if he could crack the mystery of "Storm Release · Kekkei Genkai".

"What is it?"

Yamanaka Kei immediately followed, looking puzzled.

This matter has to start with Uzumaki Kushina.

All Jinchuriki... or rather, the Tailed Beasts possessed by the ninja villages, are existences that have inextricable connections with the "Kage".

For example, Killer B, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, is A's sworn brother.

For example, in the original story, Yagura sealed the Three-Tails into his body and personally became the Jinchuriki.

Also, for example, the One-Tail Jinchuriki was imprisoned and watched by the masses. Later, it was replaced by Gaara, the son of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.

......Etc. etc. etc.

Many cases, through the narration of the Naruto characters, have proved that "Jinchuriki / Tailed Beast" must have some kind of deep binding with the Kage of a village.

If Hatake Sakumo becomes the Fourth Hokage.

The difficulty for Namikaze Minato, who is not related to Hatake Sakumo, to marry Uzumaki Kushina will increase sharply.

Political matters cannot be muddled through with the saying "mutual affection".

And these secrets, including Kushina's identity as a Jinchuriki, are not known to Yamanaka Kei.

Even Sarutobi Ryo should not know that Kushina is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

It's just that Sarutobi Ryo has the memories of a transmigrator, so he can completely analyze this and will not be limited by this identity.

Speaking of which.

The problem between Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina is not without a solution.

Of course, saying these things is too far away.

Only when Hatake Sakumo becomes the Fourth Hokage, will there be value in discussing the destination of Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato's love, otherwise it is just empty talk.

......

The edge of Konoha.

Small bridge, flowing water.

The windmill turns, a scene of a paradise.

Namikaze Minato came here, feeling a little heavy.

"Minato~~."

Uzumaki Kushina, who was busy in the yard, immediately waved happily when she saw her lover arriving.

She seemed to have inexhaustible energy.

Her beautiful and pure face, and beautiful red hair, deeply attracted Namikaze Minato.

"Kushina......"

Namikaze Minato, who came here from the Hokage Building, showed a smile.

"Minato, what's wrong with you?" Seeing that her lover's smile was a little stiff, Uzumaki Kushina slowly changed her tone and asked gently.