Master, please become the Hokage

Despite trying to put on a "kind" smile, there was a predator-like aura in it no matter how you looked at it.

Just seeing him makes people feel uncomfortable, let alone being stared at.

But such an existence has a prominent identity.

Orochimaru is not only Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciple, but also has the title of "Three Ninjas".

Yamanaka Hui thought for a few seconds and immediately invited Orochimaru into the house.

Orochimaru waited for a moment, and Sarutobi Ryo, who had finished his morning exercise and changed his clothes, walked out of the bathroom.

"Mr. Orochimaru, what brings you here?"

Sarutobi Ryo sat down on the spot, facing Orochimaru across the table.

Different Naruto worlds have different historical directions.

The Orochimaru in the comics has nothing to do with Senju Nawaki.

The TV animation created an original master-disciple relationship and made Orochimaru the teacher of Senju Nawaki.

This subtle difference, which leads to a difference in cognition, is what Sarutobi Ryo carefully pays attention to after coming to this world.

In the world where Sarutobi Ryo lives, Orochimaru and Senju Nawaki have no master-disciple relationship.

Therefore, Sarutobi Ryo and Orochimaru were not very familiar with each other.

"Hehe, it's like this..."

Orochimaru tried his best to be kind.

It is quite difficult to make him, who has a proud personality, show kindness.

As the beloved disciple of his old father Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru is known throughout Konoha as a genius and certainly has the right to be proud of himself.

Orochimaru took out two pieces of paper from his sleeve and placed them on the table: "This is the "Jounin Qualification Book" for you and Yamanaka Hui..."

Sarutobi Ryo took a look.

Like Chunin, Jonin will be issued a certificate of qualification as proof after passing the assessment.

This is a symbolic thing, part of the process.

"Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Orochimaru..." Sarutobi Ryo nodded slightly and told Yamanaka Kei to keep the qualification letter.

"Well, next, Sarutobi Ryo... follow me to the Jonin Information Room..."

Orochimaru stood up and made a follow-up invitation.

Sarutobi Ryo knew that after becoming a Chunin, he would be issued a Konoha vest and other identification documents and supplies.

Becoming a Jonin will also provide you with corresponding benefits and resources.

A ninja village's training system will spare no effort in cultivating its own ninjas.

The acquisition of resources is also a way to win over people's hearts.

Following Orochimaru, we left and strolled along the streets of Konoha. Not long after, Orochimaru started talking: "Hehe... Master Liang, first of all, congratulations on becoming a Jonin..."

Some pleasantries.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't think that Orochimaru was just here to act as a mouthpiece. If that were the case, he could just find a random extra to lead the way.

Obviously, Orochimaru had other desires.

Not long after, the three of them arrived at the Jonin Information Room.

The street on the side of the Hokage Building seemed a little deserted.

There weren't many people here early in the morning.

Following the dark alley, they finally arrived at the door at the end.

The two Konoha ninjas in charge of guarding nodded to Orochimaru and unlocked the door.

The room full of scrolls appeared before Sarutobi Ryo.

Since he has become a jonin, his channel for learning ninjutsu is naturally much more complete than that of a genin or a chunin.

"So many scrolls... Is this the kind of resource a jonin can obtain?"

Yamanaka Hui was the first to step forward and immediately began to examine these scrolls that had been read countless times by previous generations.

But soon, the girl who was rummaging through and picking things showed a look of disgust.

"Tsk... they're all just trash~~!"

Yamanaka Hui casually threw the scroll back onto the shelf, her pretty face showing a complete loss of interest.

"Master, I originally thought there would be some powerful ninjutsu, but after a closer look, they are all common stuff..."

"You two can choose any scroll from among them."

Only then did Orochimaru begin his introduction.

Saying this at this time, combined with Yamanaka Hui's performance just now, the situation became a little awkward for a moment.

Looking at Orochimaru with a smile on his lips and a kind look in his eyes, Sarutobi Ryo walked over and silently flipped through the scrolls on several shelves.

Don’t miss out on something that can be obtained for free.

It's better than giving nothing.

With this mentality, Sarutobi Ryo began to pick seriously.

"Ho ho..."

Orochimaru stood aside, observing Sarutobi Ryo's actions.

He was very impressed by Sarutobi Ryo's neither humble nor arrogant behavior and calm mentality.

Finally, Orochimaru made a decision, or rather... revealed his real reason for this trip.

"Master Liang, what do you think of this scroll?"

He took it out of his sleeve, walked to the side, and handed it to Sarutobi Ryo.

Looking at the scroll handed over, Sarutobi Ryo immediately understood that this was Orochimaru's private goods.

Orochimaru, who was determined to master all the ninjutsu in the world, naturally had a very rich collection of scrolls.

Compared to those common techniques on the shelves like Wind Style: Great Breakthrough, Lightning Style: Ground Walking, etc., Orochimaru's collection of techniques is the real treasure.

Sarutobi Ryo took it without a word and unfolded it.

At a glance, one could tell the value of this scroll.

Sometimes, the power of a technique cannot be judged solely by its level. The strength of some ninjutsu can be exaggerated to the point of being abnormal.

The scroll given by Orochimaru came from the Land of Rice Fields and was a technique passed down from a secret family.

This scroll is a physical technique that is not circulated in the ninja world and Konoha. It is a very rare technique.

"If I remember correctly, in the original story, only Jirobo, one of the Four Sound Ninjas, learned this taijutsu."

He could crush rocks with one punch, lift tons of stone with his bare hands, and send Super Multiplication Technique Choji flying with one palm...

All these performances demonstrate the power of this physical technique.

This is a purely violent physical technique.

The difficulty of this technique is only C-level, and anyone can learn it.

However, one must possess a special physique to truly unleash its power. Otherwise, it would just be an ordinary, common physical technique.

If the Sarutobi clan, who are born with supernatural powers, can learn this physical technique, they will be like a fish in water and will have no problem unleashing its full power.

Looking at Sarutobi Ryo's excited eyes, Orochimaru knew that his goal had been achieved.

Following Sarutobi Ryo's question, Orochimaru formally expressed his thoughts: "Master Ryo, I just hope... if the village holds an election for the next Hokage, I hope you will lean towards me..."

Is that so?

Sarutobi understood.

Orochimaru has always believed that he is the best candidate for the Fourth Hokage.

This mysterious self-confidence was not broken until Minato Namikaze came to power in the original work.

Trying to win my vote with a powerful scroll...it's not impossible.

But the thing is…

"I'm sorry, Mr. Orochimaru, but I can't have this scroll."

Sarutobi Ryo handed the scroll back and did not accept Orochimaru's suggestion.

Orochimaru was not surprised to see Sarutobi Ryo being so decisive, because through years of observation, he already knew Sarutobi Ryo's neither humble nor arrogant character.

"Hehe... Master Liang, do you think I can't become the Fourth Hokage?"

Orochimaru spread his hands and did not take the scroll, but asked curiously.

Just as the supporters behind Minato Namikaze are Koharu Utatane and En Mitomon, Orochimaru also has Danzo as his backup.

"Well...if we're going by the facts, Sakumo-san has the best chance of becoming the Yondaime."

Sarutobi Ryo expressed his own judgment.

Even the three ninjas were dim in front of Konoha White Fang.

Orochimaru is obviously aware of this.

He smiled and didn't care: "Then... if Mr. Sakumo has no intention of running for Hokage, how about you lean towards me among the other candidates?"

Orochimaru proposed a possibility, but it contained a very large amount of information.

The golden, snake-like vertical pupils stared intently at Sarutobi Ryo.

Sarutobi Ryo met his gaze without panic, then returned his outstretched hand: "No problem."

......

After a while.

Sarutobi Ryo and Yamanaka Kei heard the sound of the door closing and locking behind them, and they watched Orochimaru leave.

"Master, what Orochimaru said just now contained a lot of information..."

Shan Zhonghui always felt that the sentence just now hinted at a lot of things.

"Ah."

Sarutobi nodded and put the scroll away.

Chapter 19. Danzo: Hiruzen, your son has the talent to be an ANBU

Ten minutes later...

Sarutobi Ryo and Yamanaka Kei came to a breakfast shop.

Because of Orochimaru's visit, breakfast was not prepared in time.

Shan Zhonghui ate with relish, constantly looking up to steal glances at her young master.

Last night's experience was still vivid in her mind. Thinking that the young master who only knew how to practice and was like a training machine actually had such a side to him, Shan Zhonghui's cheeks couldn't help but feel hot.

At this time, Sarutobi Ryo, who was sitting opposite Yamanaka Kei, was lost in thought.

Naruto...

His goal is to correct Konoha and even the ninja world after becoming Hokage.

But if you consider that he and Minato Namikaze are still children.

The most likely candidate for the position of "Fourth Hokage" should be the long-established Konoha White Fang, Hatake Sakumo.

Hatake Sakumo is now very popular among the people, even overshadowing the three ninjas. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely be the next Hokage.

However, according to the thinking and arrangements of the top management, as well as the hints from Orochimaru's words this morning, it is highly likely that Hatake Sakumo will still go the same path of being suppressed and persecuted as in the original work.

The best way to bring someone down is to ruin his reputation.

This can be seen from the experience of Hatake Sakumo in the original work.