Master, Please Become a Hokage

That is... almost unbreakable.

Its sturdiness is unbelievable, and there's absolutely no need to worry about wear and tear.

Based on this alone, it can be considered a divine weapon.

What's more, every Kusanagi Sword also possesses sharpness, just with varying degrees of it.

"I'll study it slowly when I get back..."

Sarutobi Ryo carried the sword blade inconspicuously.

The other companions around him kept casting respectful glances.

It was already late at night, and all was silent.

"Kazekage-sama, thank you for your hard work..."

The door to the Kazekage's office was gently pushed open.

Sasori walked in with a tray.

Late at night, the Third Kazekage was still reviewing official documents.

Sasori looked up and slowly placed the tray on the desk.

"Oh, it's Sasori..."

The Third Kazekage looked up, a smile in his eyes.

"What, did Chiyo-dono retire for the night?"

Usually at this time, Chiyo would come to deliver a late-night snack or some refreshing tea.

Today, however, it was Sasori instead.

"Kazekage-sama, Grandma has been getting old recently, and after seeing Konoha's White Fang appear, she inevitably feels a little depressed..."

"Hmm."

The Third Kazekage's eyes changed slightly.

He also felt very sorry for the deaths of Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law.

Having the enemy right in front of you but having to consider the bigger picture is the destiny of those in higher positions.

Picking up the teacup, the Third Kazekage drank the tea in one gulp.

During this process, Sasori stared intently at his movements, afraid of missing anything.

After the Third Kazekage finished drinking the tea, a strange, morbid smile appeared on Sasori's face.

It's done...

However, before the smile could fully bloom.

A hurried figure walked in from outside the door.

"Kazekage-sama..."

The person who came in was Yekura.

Looking at this dusty figure, Sasori was slightly surprised.

Why so fast?!

According to the timeline, Yekura should only be back by dawn at the earliest.

Could it be that this mad woman didn't stop at all, didn't even rest, and rushed back directly from the northern border?!

"Kazekage-sama, I'll take my leave first."

After Sasori finished speaking, he didn't stop for a moment and left directly.

Yekura's appearance meant that his plan had only been half successful... no, it had ultimately failed.

If they really fought, he was no match for Yekura at the moment.

Damn it...

Sasori was furious in his heart.

He had clearly administered the drug, and the plan should have been foolproof.

A colorless and odorless poison to kill the Third Kazekage, and then turn him into his own artistic human puppet... that's how it should have been.

Sasori hurriedly left the Kazekage Building, grabbed his equipment, and quickly left Sunagakure.

His hasty departure from the village alarmed others.

The act of leaving the village without a warrant was deemed an illegal act.

After leaving behind several corpses, new pursuers were dispatched...

Hurried footsteps echoed in the Kazekage Building.

When the crowd came to the Kazekage's office, they only saw an empty room, but the Third Kazekage himself was nowhere to be seen...

Chapter 26. Promotion... Squad Leader of Anbu Squad Six!

The mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage caused Sunagakure to shift its attention to the search.

And Sasori, who defected overnight, killed the pursuing team, and blood stained the yellow sand, thus the name Akasuna no Sasori (Sasori of the Red Sand) appeared.

No one connected Sasori's escape with the Third Kazekage's disappearance.

As time passed for another two days.

Sunagakure, which had been turned upside down, finally realized that the Third Kazekage... had really disappeared.

......

At the same time.

Sarutobi Ryo, who had returned to Konoha, had been treated all the way, and his injuries had completely healed.

With Sarutobi Ryo's return, the specific details of the mission were described.

When the remains of Akatsuchi were presented.

What Sarutobi Ryo had done detonated the entire upper echelons of Konoha.

Killing the Tsuchikage's son with his own strength.

The impact of this matter would probably affect most of the ninja world.

When the Tsuchikage learned that his favored second son had been killed, and heard what kind of actions Konoha and Sunagakure would take after connecting?

Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and others were very shocked by this.

Obviously, they felt a trace of trouble with Sarutobi Ryo's improvement in strength.

The Konoha high-level officials formulated a plan overnight, dispatching many ninjas to be stationed on the border of the Land of Fire, constantly guarding against the actions of Iwagakure.

On the other side, they also actively contacted Sunagakure, waiting for the Third Kazekage's reply.

However, the Konoha high-level officials did not know at this time that Sunagakure had already become a mess.

When they were waiting for a reply, Iwagakure also learned the news.

The name Sarutobi Ryo, like a gust of wind, began to blow towards the entire ninja world.

In addition to the propaganda from Sunagakure and Konoha.

Almost all ninja villages knew about the death of the Tsuchikage's son.

"Young Master..."

That night, Yamanaka Kei rushed in. Having obtained first-hand information, she immediately came to report.

"Now the news is flying everywhere, everyone knows the name of the 'Black Reaper' Sarutobi Ryo~!"

This time, Namikaze Minato has been suppressed, heh.

"Hmm."

Sarutobi Ryo's face was without joy or sorrow. He was sitting on a chair and continuing to wipe the Kusanagi Sword.

Each Kusanagi Sword has its own unique name and function.

After a few days of research, he had initially learned the function of this blade.

This sword is three feet long, extremely slender, and a bit like Kirigakure's long sword, Nuibari.

The surface of the blade is exquisite and translucent, shimmering with a watery cold light.

It can be confirmed that its material is incomparably hard.

Even if he used all his strength to strike and cut, he would not be able to damage it in the slightest, which fully conforms to the system's recognition.

In addition, the sharpness of this sword is also above ordinary weapons.

Cutting a kunai is as easy as playing.

In addition, its cold characteristic is very suitable for conducting Ice Release chakra, which can be said to be like a fish in water.

Ice Release chakra originally has the effect of freezing.

Cooperating with this Kusanagi Sword can even unleash more powerful and precise moves, as well as realize new functions.

"What about the high-level officials?" Sarutobi Ryo put down the sword blade and asked about the issue he was most concerned about.

"Hokage-sama is waiting for Young Master in the Hokage office."

Yamanaka Kei spoke of the summons from the high-level officials.

After Sarutobi Ryo joined Anbu, he had performed many Anbu missions and had a brilliant record.

Now he has killed the Tsuchikage's son, and also contributed to the connection between Konoha and Sunagakure.

In terms of both emotion and reason, this kind of qualification is qualified to receive a promotion.

So... it's most likely for this matter.

"Understood."

Sarutobi Ryo got up and soon went to the Hokage Building with Yamanaka Kei.

......

As soon as he entered the office, he saw Hatake Sakumo with a smile on his face.

"Ryo-sama, congratulations..."

Obviously, Hatake Sakumo had already learned the news in advance.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was also beaming, looking forward to the alliance with Sunagakure in his heart.

Even Biwako, who had a very serious expression, rarely showed a gentle expression, obviously too satisfied with the performance of her eldest son.

The only ones with ugly faces were Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.

Danzō, on the other hand, was silent, still extremely scheming, making it impossible for people to see what he was thinking.

"Sarutobi Ryo, this mission... you completed it very well... very well..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen got up, took out a scroll, and wrote Sarutobi Ryo's appointment on it.

"Starting tonight, you will be the squad leader of 'Anbu Squad Six'!"

"Congratulations, Ryo-sama!"

"Congratulations, Ryo-sama!"