Master, please become the Hokage

"If you don't have someone to guide you, you're likely to go down the wrong path, just like me, Kakashi, and Kai..."

The examples given by Sarutobi Ryo in succession quickly made Itachi understand.

He realized that as a child, he really needed the constant support of his predecessors and elders so that he could continue to walk on the right path of possessing the will of fire.

"The so-called Will of Fire is to protect important people or things."

Ryo Sarutobi revealed the true meaning of the Will of Fire.

"And in this process... the predecessors will illuminate the path for those who come after them. Often, the predecessors will burn themselves to help the younger generation see the path more clearly..."

The so-called will of fire is endless.

That's what I mean.

Senju Nawaki, Might Dai, Uchiha Fugaku...they put this idea into practice with practical actions.

"Uchiha Itachi, you must remember that the essence of the Will of Fire is to protect specific people or things, not the other way around... just to kill or sacrifice specific people or things for the sake of the Will of Fire..."

Uchiha Mikoto heard Sarutobi Ryo's final emphasis very clearly and knew that it was a hint.

Now the will of fire among the Konoha high-level officials has been distorted, and they have been walking on the path of fire cultivation.

But there are still some people, such as her husband, Mr. Dai, Master Qianshou Shengshu and others, who are on the right path.

Uchiha Itachi was thoughtful, digesting these words.

Uchiha Mikoto thought about it and couldn't help but say: "Master Liang, do you think... the Uchiha clan has a future?"

Her soft voice was filled with infinite melancholy.

Her husband was dead, and Konoha's higher-ups didn't know what they would do next.

"There will be."

Sarutobi Ryo raised the corner of his mouth and gave her the most certain answer.

"Because... I will fulfill the Will of Fire just like Nawaki-senpai, Dai-san, Fugaku-san... them!"

I...will eventually become Hokage and carry on Senior Nawaki's legacy.

And in this process, I will move forward firmly and never correct myself. That is my path!

Chapter 81. Liuli's belly is getting bigger and bigger

Things started to go downhill for the Uchiha clan after the death of Uchiha Naruto Fugaku.

Konoha's top leaders publicized Uchiha Fugaku's achievements.

On the surface, there's nothing wrong.

But the problem is... taking advantage of this opportunity, they encouraged the Uchiha clan's ninjas to go to the front line against Iwagakure to defend the village against the enemy.

In short...to die.

The Konoha high-level officials, who occupied the righteous position, used rhetoric to deceive the single-celled Uchiha ninjas.

After all, they could never have imagined the sinister intentions of the Konoha high-level officials.

War is always one of the fastest ways to destroy a family.

Throughout history, countless ninja families have been destroyed in various wars.

The best case scenario is that the family will decline, the number of members will be dwindling, and it will never recover.

The idea of ​​the Konoha high-level officials is to make the Uchiha clan become like this.

By the time the Uchiha clan is wiped out and only a few ninjas are left, they won't be able to achieve anything.

As for those seemingly large numbers of Uchiha civilians, they were all in one gathering place anyway.

If something unexpected happens and the whole group is wiped out and killed overnight by the rebel ninjas who invaded Konoha, wouldn't that be normal?

Sarutobi Ryo thought about these things and never underestimated the ideas of the higher-ups.

"Liuli..."

Sarutobi Ryo looked at Ruri who came out of the room.

As time passed, Liuli's belly grew bigger day by day.

The fetus brewing inside...is very healthy.

Liuli stroked her abdomen, feeling the brewing of new life.

Her mental state also became slightly brighter day by day.

"I'm going to the battlefield..."

Sarutobi Ryo looked at her and said gently.

"Ahui, I'll leave Liuli in your care."

This time, Sarutobi Ryo did not plan to let Yamanaka Kei go to the battlefield with him.

"Well, Master, don't worry, I will take good care of Liuli's food and daily life."

Yamanaka Hui nodded.

With Konoha in this state, she didn't want to have children.

It's a cruel world and life is hard.

Unless... one day, the young master achieves his dream.

Maybe only then will she consider having children.

Sarutobi Ryo smiled slightly and turned away.

According to the original timeline, it will take about 5 or 6 years for Konohamaru to be born.

This period of time is enough for me to change everything.

......

Iwagakure battlefield.

Minato Namikaze is staking out the front line.

He looked around but couldn't see Lin.

Minato Namikaze, who had a bad feeling in his heart, immediately asked his mentor Jiraiya, the commander, for permission to leave the battlefield.

"Minato, you want to leave at this critical moment?!"

Jiraiya looked incredulous.

His disciples have always been very steady and able to take care of the overall situation.

Why at this time...

"Teacher Jiraiya..."

Minato Namikaze was considering his wording. It was not an easy task to convince his mentor.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

"Actually, it's the prophecy of Mount Myōboku..."

What Minato Namikaze said was ambiguous, and it seemed like he was just saying it in a concise way.

Once the prophecy is spoken, people will understand it.

He heard from the two great sages that the Great Toad Sage showed Minato the "memories of the predetermined future".

If it's about prophecy.

"Well, Minato, be careful on the road..."

Jiraiya's face turned serious, and he didn't suspect anything.

Jiraiya, who has lived his whole life for the prophecy and pursued the child of prophecy, naturally would not ignore the words of his disciples.

In this way, Namikaze Minato easily persuaded his mentor and quickly rushed to the place where Lin was carrying out the mission...

......

Sunrise and sunset.

Sarutobi Ryo rushed to the Iwagakure battlefield.

As the Kumogakure withdrew its troops, the Uchiha ninjas also slowly moved here.

They can be seen everywhere in the camp.

Because of Uchiha Fugaku's achievements, the Uchiha clan became an existence that everyone relied on for a time.

The Uchiha ninjas also had solemn expressions, thinking in their hearts that they must serve the village well.

Even if it means sacrificing my life for this, I would not hesitate.

——Just like Captain Fugaku.

Looking at the Uchiha ninjas with resolute expressions.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't think this was a good sign.

The Uchiha clan is loyal to their village.

However, it was exploited by the top management.

This is really annoying.

"Sarutobi Ryo, you're here." Jiraiya couldn't help but smile when he saw Sarutobi Ryo entering the tent.

The old man's son...has also become a remarkable ninja.

Even Minato often felt a lot of pressure.

Not bad.

Jiraiya, who also devoted himself to the village, was very happy that there was another young master in the village.

As for competition...it's normal.

It would be a shame if Minato lost, but overall, he still won.

If the Watergate competition wins, that would be a good thing.

It's all good.

Jiraiya stood up, came over and patted Sarutobi Ryo on the shoulder: "Sarutobi Ryo, you are becoming more and more like the old man when he was young..."

Jiraiya smiled as he looked at Sarutobi Ryo, who looked very similar to his father when he was young.

"Come, come and look at the sand table. Let me hear what you have to say."

Jiraiya took Sarutobi Ryo to the simulated sand table and map, ready to ask this up-and-coming star for his opinion on the battle situation.

Konoha's military strength is completely inferior to Iwagakure.

Therefore, Jiraiya prefers Sarutobi Ryo to go deep behind enemy lines and carry out another decapitation operation.

However, Iwagakure suffered too much loss.

Being sabotaged in various ways behind enemy lines.

Using this strategy again may not guarantee success.

"Jiraiya-sama, in my opinion, Iwagakure will definitely not make the same mistakes as before..."

Sarutobi Ryo first stated that going deep behind enemy lines was no longer effective.

"However, the decapitation operation can still continue..."

"Oh?"

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow and immediately understood what Sarutobi Ryo meant.

"You mean... to prepare to take down the Iwagakure commander directly in a direct battle?"

If a head-on confrontation is inevitable.