Master, Please Become a Hokage

However, possessing an immense amount of chakra doesn't necessarily grant the ability to foresee the future.

Therefore, I can only speak of this matter with a tone of speculation.

"Why are you asking about this?" Mito Uzumaki asked, puzzled.

Don't you already have the inheritance of Mount Myōboku?

"Well, it's like this..." Minato Namikaze steadied his mind and recounted the event of Sarutobi Ryo summoning a slug.

This time, it was Mito Uzumaki's turn to fall silent.

After a moment, Mito Uzumaki said, "Don't worry about it, let it be..."

After all, even Hashirama back then couldn't command the main body of the Slug Sage.

The existence of the Slug Sage's main body is completely different from its divided forms.

Minato Namikaze felt very relieved.

"Lady Mito, please rest assured, I will strive to become the Fourth Hokage!"

Chapter 11. Sarutobi Ryo: Mito Uzumaki, one day I will...

Several days passed in a flash.

Might Guy reached the time of his discharge from the hospital.

Early that morning, Sarutobi Ryo brought fruit to visit him in person.

At the bustling entrance of the hospital, Might Guy stood there full of energy, clearly having fully recovered his health.

Unlike in the original story, where Guy would only become exhausted after opening the Six Gates.

Might Guy's basic qualities were not as good as the adult Guy in the original story, so opening the Six Gates caused him to lie in bed for a week.

However, to protect his comrades, Might Guy disregarded the side effects and resolutely took action.

He single-handedly created the feat of repelling the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was present at the time, causing A to have to stop, this was still a very amazing achievement.

At this time, Guy stood beside Might Guy, his eyes full of admiration for his father.

Previously, Guy always thought that his father, as a perennial Genin, was constantly encouraging himself with an 'Ah Q' mentality, and his life was very tragic.

But after this mission, his attitude towards his father had completely changed.

Without a doubt, Might Guy had rendered great service to the village.

The successful acquisition of the secret scroll allowed Konoha to obtain a great deal of important information.

For example... Kumogakure planned to research a weapon called the "Space-Time Chakra Cannon" within the next 20 years. This weapon could fire at sub-light speed, with the ultimate goal of blasting the moon, hundreds of thousands of kilometers away.

The other content recorded was also quite shocking.

From this, one could see Kumogakure's arms race and warmongering.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hiruzen Sarutobi proposed the reform of the "Chunin Exams."

— Even if one doesn't know ninjutsu, they are qualified to become a Chunin.

Might Guy's performance, at the right time, shut everyone's mouths.

This perennial Genin, who was ridiculed by others, became famous overnight, becoming a marvel in people's mouths.

Logically, Might Guy was promoted to "Chunin" by the higher-ups.

This was a huge reform in Konoha's history.

Employing people according to their actual talents, rather than sticking to illusory promotion standards.

Might Guy becoming a Chunin will give more people hope of becoming a ninja, or being promoted to Chunin.

Among them, it will naturally bless his son... Guy.

According to this development, Guy will have fewer obstacles to becoming a Chunin in the future.

"Mr. Guy, congratulations on your discharge from the hospital." Sarutobi Ryo handed the fruit to Guy.

Might Guy looked grateful: "Young Master Ryo, I was able to get promoted thanks to you helping me arrange the last mission..."

That mission added a brilliant achievement to Might Guy's resume.

The amount of mission money allocated was enough for him to improve his life for a long time.

"This is the mission reward."

Sarutobi Ryo handed over an envelope along the way.

The weight in his hand surprised Might Guy a little. He quickly checked it and found that the amount of money was a bit too much.

Obviously, there was an extra share of support from Sarutobi Ryo.

"Young Master Ryo, I can't accept so much reward..."

Might Guy waved his hand sincerely, ready to refuse immediately.

Sarutobi Ryo stopped him: "Guy practices taijutsu every day, and a child's body needs to supplement a lot of nutrition and training equipment, doesn't it..."

"Uh..." Might Guy thought for a while, knowing that this was Young Master Ryo's kindness, so he no longer declined.

"In the future, if there are other difficult tasks, I will still need Mr. Guy's strong assistance..."

Sarutobi Ryo smiled slightly, explaining another meaning.

A strong person who can use the Eight Gates Released Formation is worth relying on no matter what. The mission to save Sakumo Hatake was proof of this.

"No problem."

Might Guy, who had the Will of Fire in his heart, agreed readily.

After chatting for a while, the father and son bid farewell to Sarutobi Ryo.

Watching their departing backs, Sarutobi Ryo felt quite gratified.

Konoha... is formed by such individuals who sincerely dedicate themselves to the village.

The more such existences there are, the better.

Compared to those who are selfish and opportunistic, Might Guy and others are existences that are worth admiring and relying on.

Those who are selfish and opportunistic?

Sarutobi Ryo slowly turned around and looked towards the end of the corridor.

Several stern figures were protecting someone as they slowly walked over.

If the feeling that those few Anbu gave people... was 'no entry for strangers'.

Then, the existence being protected in the middle was ethereal and detached from the world.

The exquisite and noble face, coupled with the bright red hair and the bun hairstyle, added an indescribable charm to her.

The white robe fluttered, and even simple clothes gave off a solemn feeling like a goddess.

"..."

Sarutobi Ryo stared at her with unwavering eyes.

What could be confirmed was that Sarutobi Ryo had never seen a noble existence that could compare to her in this life.

The innate noble temperament on the other party was completely different from the willful nature of Princess Tsunade.

But it was a true ethereal temperament.

This also caused Sarutobi Ryo's originally calm state of mind to slightly... change.

Everyone has a love for beauty.

In addition... Sarutobi Ryo also admitted that there was a dark side to his heart.

It was just that the dark side was usually hidden very well and would not be discovered by most people.

The previous two times the dark side was stimulated were the experiences of injecting the Will of Fire into Yamanaka Satoshi and Ringo Yurui.

Now, facing this woman who was unbelievably beautiful, the darkness in Sarutobi Ryo's heart... surged up again.

"Lady Mito!"

"Lady Mito!"

The passing medical ninjas and nurses greeted this beautiful woman one after another.

They all showed respect or longing in their eyes.

The wife of the First Hokage, the grandmother of Tsunade and Nawaki Senju... Mito Uzumaki.

Sarutobi Ryo silently watched her walk all the way.

When she passed by him, she brought a fluttering fragrance.

Sarutobi Ryo could confirm that it was not the scent of bath soap, nor the scent of spices, but... the aura that this woman naturally possessed.

Without a doubt, this was an extremely beautiful woman.

The sweet body fragrance she exuded also indicated the unique charm she possessed.

"Lady Mito." Sarutobi Ryo said calmly.

"..."

Mito Uzumaki turned her head, but did not stop walking.

A trace of imperceptible disgust flashed in her eyes.

This scene, unless one activated the Byakugan or Sharingan for precise capture, it would be impossible to detect the subtle changes in the human pupil.

And fortunately, Sarutobi Ryo was... using his right eye at this moment to zoom in and magnify Mito Uzumaki's face.

Her performance was also completely captured in his eyes.

Mito Uzumaki... possessed the ability to sense malice.

This was the reason why she recognized Minato Namikaze back then.

"Mm."

Mito Uzumaki nodded slightly, then turned her head and walked away.

Sarutobi Ryo knew that the other party could sense the evil parts in his heart.

He did not shy away from this at all.

But...

What Mito Uzumaki didn't know was that her grandson... Nawaki Senju also knew this.

The difference between the two was that.

Mito Uzumaki judged people's hearts, not their actions.

Nawaki Senju judged people's actions, not their hearts.

Having played together since childhood, how could Nawaki Senju not know the evil in his heart?

But he still chose to be tolerant and decided to judge others by their actual actions.

Instead of simply deciding what kind of person someone was based on a certain part of their thoughts.

In the end, Nawaki Senju entrusted the Will of Fire to him.

Passing on the torch.

Sarutobi Ryo also decided that he would change the world of Konoha and the ninja world!