Master, please become the Hokage

Sarutobi Ryo's expression was cold and his tone was firm.

A thrilling aura rose from Sarutobi Ryo.

That is a determination to do what you say.

As long as I don’t die, I will definitely do what I say!

Ringo Yuyuri was stunned for a second, and was moved by Sarutobi Ryo's determination: "This kid... means business... He really means what he says..."

Just then, a series of light footsteps were heard nearby.

"Huh?! Retreat!"

Ringo Ayuri kicked Bai Kumo Ye Shan away.

He immediately rolled towards this side.

Shan Zhonghui immediately went over to pick him up, but by a "coincidence", Bai Yunyeshan missed him by a hair's breadth and fell flat on his face.

Yamanaka Hui: "Oops~! My arm is injured... I forgot..."

Baiyun Yeshan: "Hmm..."

With the arrival of reinforcements led by Utatane Koharu, the Kirigakure ninjas quickly retreated.

"hehe......"

Just before jumping into the jungle, Ringo Ayuri turned around and looked at Sarutobi Ryo, leaving a beautiful figure that was engraved in Sarutobi Ryo's eyes.

Then the genius girl from Kirigakure smiled and said, "Sarutobi Ryo... I'll remember you!"

Sarutobi Ryo also stared at Ringo Ayuri.

At this moment, the system popped up a prompt...

【Fire Will System! 】

【New..."Weapon of the Will of Fire": Yuri Ringo! 】

[Side Quest Objective: Infuse Ringo Ayuri with the Will of Fire!]

[Side Quest Reward: Possibility of learning "Ice Release: Bloodline Limit"...]

Sarutobi Ryo: "Ice Release?!"

Chapter 14. Let's take him home

Looking at the system prompt in front of him, Sarutobi Ryo seemed to be thinking about something.

"Although Ringo Ayuri is one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and is proficient in at least two chakra attributes, she should have nothing to do with the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai..."

In addition to the seven attributes of water, fire, wind, earth, thunder, yin and yang, the ninjutsu in the ninja world also has something called bloodline limit.

Bloodline limits are further divided into two types.

One type is the existence of mutated organs like the Hyuga and Uchiha... the Byakugan, Sharingan, etc.

One is obtained by fusing attributes such as "wind + fire = burning escape", "wind + earth = magnetic escape" and so on.

And Ice Release...

It is a fusion of wind and water attributes.

In theory, it is the exclusive bloodline limit that belongs only to the Snow Clan of Kirigakure.

There are also ninjas in the distant Snow Country who can use ice escape properties, but that is due to climatic reasons and is not true ice escape.

"interesting......"

As Sarutobi Ryo collected his thoughts, he heard Utane Koharu's shout in his ears.

"Chase her! Capture her!"

The thunder strike that Ringo Ayuri just used was indeed very gorgeous and fast, but it also had a big problem.

Once it is activated, the thunder can be heard and seen from kilometers away.

Performing this move that was not in line with normal weather conditions during the bright daylight naturally aroused the vigilance of Utane Koharu and others.

Anyone with a little common sense could tell at a glance that it was an attack caused by the Thunder Blade of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

The signature move is so conspicuous.

If we can use this mission to disable one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, it will be a huge gain no matter what.

Among the four senior executives, Utane Koharu is the most impatient.

Just like in the original work, when Itachi reported the Uchiha's revolutionary plan, Utane Koharu was the first to jump out and shout that he wanted to destroy the Uchiha.

So it is very normal and reasonable to bring people here.

However, since Ringo Ayuri is a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and is a powerful person whose movement speed is ranked "second" only to another sword "Long Sword: Stitch", it is naturally impossible for ordinary pursuit teams to catch up with her.

All I heard was a loud explosion coming from the dense woods.

Immediately afterwards, widespread thunder startled all the birds in the forest.

As a result, the pursuing team was forced to retreat, or... was directly hit and died on the spot.

After a chaotic commotion, Ringo Ayuri protected her colleagues and left.

The Kirigakure ninjas are already familiar with water, so diving is as easy for them as breathing.

The Whirlpool Country is surrounded by the sea, with numerous lakes and rivers inland. Once you dive into the water, you will never be able to find it again.

Utane Koharu was quite furious.

She was really angry as she watched the other person run away, and he was a junior who was several times her age.

"How's Baiyun Yeshan?"

Sarutobi Ryo came back and began to investigate the situation in Baiyunyeshan.

The woman was threatened by him and finally chose to kick him away instead of killing Baiyun Yeshan.

Of course, Sarutobi Ryo didn't think that the other party, who had become famous at a young age, would be intimidated by him.

Everything... is just a matter of weighing the pros and cons.

This is also the norm for most ninjas in this world.

"It's not a big deal, just a minor injury...it just looks scary..."

Shan Zhonghui quickly checked Bai Yunyeshan's injuries.

Although it’s not a big deal, I’m afraid this assessment will end here.

But it doesn't matter. Baiyun Yeshan already has the qualifications of a Jonin, and this assessment is just a symbolic process.

The real purpose of the Konoha high-level officials is not to drink, but to recapture the ruins of the Whirlpool Country and make a gesture to the people at home.

"Lord Koharu."

Sarutobi Ryo walked over and began to report the situation.

Not long after, eight bodies were dragged out from the ground.

Baiyun Yeshan, Hinata Ruri, and Yamanaka Hui each killed one person.

The remaining five were killed by Sarutobi Ryo alone.

Looking at the bodies with broken bones and tendons at the car accident scene, everyone who witnessed it couldn't help but marvel at it.

"As expected, the only one who can inflict this kind of damage with pure Taijutsu is... Master Ryo, from the Sarutobi clan."

"As expected of the Hokage's eldest son, a tiger father will have a dog son..."

All kinds of praise and flattery rang in my ears.

Sarutobi Ryo was as calm as if basking in the spring breeze, his face showing neither sadness nor joy.

"Not arrogant or impatient, very good..." Utane Koharu looked at Sarutobi Ryo's reaction and was indeed very satisfied in her heart.

And just then.

Hearing the sound, Minato Namikaze also rushed over with Kushina and the others.

After understanding the situation, Minato Namikaze reported his own battle record.

Instant kill...8 people.

The two Mist Hidden Teams were eliminated in an instant.

"It was just a moment! I just saw a blur!"

"Golden light flashes continuously! The battle is over!"

The two accompanying teammates began to describe the situation with exaggerated expressions.

The nickname of Golden Flash became famous again, and a cry of surprise suddenly sounded among the crowd.

Looking at the people showing various expressions of shock, and Namikaze Minato with a warm smile on his face, Yamanaka Hui's eyes began to roll.

Then, she walked in front of everyone and cleared her throat: "Master Xiaochun, my young master also found the trap set by Senior Mumu Gongdao and recovered the remains of Senior Kato Dan..."

"!"

The narrow-eyed ninja who was standing next to Utane Koharu, with his hands behind his back, a muscular build, and a silent face, immediately opened his eyes wide when he heard this.

And he is Utane Koharu's most loyal subordinate, and also the senior who worked with Tsunade and Kato Dan at that time.

Originally, Utane Koharu came here with this intention.

“You did a great job…”

Mumu Gongdao spoke with a deep voice and a firm will.

After repeated tempering, one will eventually become brave.

As Mumu Gongdao told the story, those present, whether they knew the truth or not, all learned the secret of Kato Dan's death.

Of course, Kotomu Koushi did not reveal that Tsunade ran away because she suffered from hemophobia. This was a secret.

"Princess Tsunade's lover..."

"As the senior of the Sannin, Master Bokume Koto-sama has set up a barrier trap..."

Everyone immediately started talking.

Compared with his achievements in breaking the barrier left by Bokume Kō's sword and retrieving Kato Dan's remains, Namikaze Minato's instant kill of eight people seems less conspicuous.

"Lord Koharu."

Sarutobi Ryo took out the scroll from his arms and handed it over solemnly.

"The remains of Kato Dan-senpai are among them. Let's take him home..."

The sea breeze from the Land of Whirlpools blew across the scene, and a sense of melancholy spread among the crowd.

Everyone present was a ninja who had experienced World War II.

The war had just ended, and many sorrows had not yet been wiped away.

The scene evoked emotions in everyone's mind, and everyone's expression gradually became serious.

They all stared at Sarutobi Ryo, waiting for Utane Koharu's answer.

"..."

Utane Koharu had a blank expression on her face, but her thoughts were changing several times.

Minato Namikaze's smile slowly disappeared as he looked at Sarutobi Ryo thoughtfully.

"Ah."

Finally, Utane Koharu took the scroll and quickly put it away.

Chapter 15. Strike a heavy blow and correct your childhood sweetheart

For the next week, everyone continued to patrol the Whirlpool Country.

After confirming that there was no trace of the Kirigakure ninja left, he chose to return to the village.

During this period, several Anbu teams arrived and took over the place, preparing for the final search.