Master, please become the Hokage

This time, they settled in the border area between Konoha and Amegakure.

Due to the special natural environment, it rains all year round.

In such an environment suitable for the practice of water-style ninjutsu, Lao Zi's intention of practicing is very obvious.

The Four-Tails possesses the Kekkei Genkai of Melt Release.

As the Jinchūriki, Lao Zi acquired this ability.

Take advantage of the water environment to improve your bloodline and increase your power.

One thing that makes Molten Style stronger than Fire Style is... it's not completely afraid of Water Style, but to say that it has no effect at all is not realistic.

"Lord Orochimaru took action and fought a fierce battle with the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, and finally succeeded in capturing it..."

Kakashi scratched his head, his tone full of surprise.

In Kakashi's understanding, he cannot correctly measure the gap between himself and the three ninjas.

Just like in the original story, 27-year-old Kakashi thought he could die with Orochimaru, but he ended up seeing an illusion of himself being killed instantly and his head flying off. Then Kakashi realized how naive he was, thinking he could trade one for one with Orochimaru.

He witnessed with his own eyes the scene where Orochimaru fought against Murasaki fiercely and subdued him after an earth-shaking battle.

Only then did Kakashi realize the absolute gap between him and the Sannin.

"Um......"

Sarutobi nodded, not surprised by the result.

In the original work, Orochimaru, who had a disabled arm, was able to fight the four-tailed Prince Naruto on equal terms, and at least he was able to escape unscathed without any pressure.

With both hands intact and facing the weaker Lao Zi, he will naturally be able to capture him in the end.

What's more, there is such a shameless forbidden technique as Impure World Reincarnation.

It can also completely kill Lao Zi.

Upon learning that the Four-Tailed Fox had been captured, Uzumaki Mito was slightly surprised.

At present, Lao Zi has been brought back to Konoha and is awaiting disposal.

There is a high probability that Iwagakure doesn't know about this, after all, their intelligence system is incredibly poor.

"Go back and tell Orochimaru not to kill Old Purple, take good care of her, and I'll tell you when I get back..."

After Sarutobi Ryo finished his instructions, Kakashi nodded and left.

Orochimaru, who replaced Danzo, fulfilled his duties as a Konoha ninja and showed his strength to everyone.

This is also a gesture of goodwill.

Indicating his support for his plan.

The new Konoha high-level system has begun to be gradually established.

The stable new political system will completely replace the previous remnants.

very good......

After Kakashi left, Sarutobi Ryo decided to take a short rest.

On the side, Utane Koharu was still chattering.

Although Sarutobi Ryo seemed to be tolerant, he had actually already figured out how to deal with her.

"Xiaochun, you sleep in the same room with me..."

Uzumaki Mito suddenly spoke, disrupting Sarutobi Ryo's plan.

Sarutobi Ryo raised his eyebrows slightly, knowing that this was a delaying tactic of Uzumaki Mito.

He planned to use Utatane Koharu to delay her torture.

Oh, no rush, take your time.

Sarutobi Ryo did not point it out, but cooperated with her in acting out this scene.

......

Sunrise and sunset.

After resting, the three set off again.

It took two days to enter the Land of Earth and then reach the Hidden Rock Village.

The wind was blowing and small stones fell from time to time.

This kind of wonder is the characteristic of Iwagakure.

Because they had been notified in advance, Sarutobi Ryo and the other two entered the core area of ​​Iwagakure unimpeded.

In a huge tower-like building against the mountain, Sarutobi Ryo saw the Tsuchikage Ōnoki.

Unfriendly looks came from all the surrounding Iwagakure.

Each of them has a ferocious and cold look, unlike the tough Sand Ninja.

The imperialist-style Iwagakure Village has a clear distinction between upper and lower classes.

There is an atmosphere of strict military discipline everywhere.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

Sarutobi Ryo once killed Ōnoki's eldest son.

No one can deny this.

However, Ohnoki is not that kind of young man who is reckless. He is good at calculating and can control his emotions well.

He showed proper hospitality to the distinguished guests who came from afar.

Especially...the appearance of Uzumaki Mito made him realize the seriousness of the problem.

Thus, personal grudges were put aside.

"Mito-sama...long time no see..."

Ohnoki stared at the beautiful woman in front of him, and in a trance, he seemed to have returned to decades ago.

He went to Konoha with the Second Tsuchikage, but was left with a psychological trauma by Uchiha Madara, which led to changes in his personality.

Ohnoki remembers that experience vividly.

"Tsuchikage-sama..."

Uzumaki Mito spoke calmly and began to explain the purpose of his trip.

Now that the entire ninja world knows about Uchiha Madara's plan, some narratives can be easily unfolded.

After listening to the three people's purpose.

Ohnoki sneered: "Even if you, Mito-sama, come here in person and explain everything...it may not be true..."

Ohnoki still had doubts about the fact that Uchiha Madara was still alive.

Chapter 210. The Will of Stone, Deceiving Onoki

After all, no one has ever seen Uchiha Madara in person.

Maybe Konoha was faking it.

If I don’t see it, it doesn’t exist.

Ohnoki's logic is in line with the thinking of ordinary people.

Even if Uchiha Madara was really alive, they would definitely be able to defeat him with the power of Iwagakure.

Ohnoki believed this firmly.

After all, he didn't master Dust Escape back then.

Now, after half a lifetime of practice, his skills have reached perfection.

Ohnoki believed that if he met Uchiha Madara again, he would be able to defeat him to ashes.

"Tsuchikage-sama, are you sure?"

Sarutobi Ryo, who was standing next to Uzumaki Mito, spoke slowly.

Ohnoki: "Huh?!"

"Perhaps the Tsuchikage-sama feels that Uchiha Madara is already very old... and that he can be easily killed..."

Ohnoki is a few years older than Utane Koharu and the others.

Judging from the graying hair on both sides of his head, Ohnoki's strength has begun to decline.

He is not tall, but still strong.

Not like the little old man in the original Shippuden...

but.

The erosion of time has indeed begun long ago.

Sooner or later, Ohnoki's not-so-tall body will continue to shrink.

Muscles that are exercised regularly will also atrophy.

Eventually, he became the image of the old man in the original book.

"You see...Mito-sama possesses a method for staying young. How do you know Uchiha Madara doesn't?"

Sarutobi Ryo's words silenced Ōnoki.

The source of his fear was the young and strong Uchiha Madara.

If Uchiha Madara remained young, and a few decades passed... Uchiha Madara's strength would have improved further...

Seeing that Ohnoki's expression was getting uglier and uglier, Sarutobi nodded slightly: "Lord Tsuchikage, Uchiha Madara is a traitor to Konoha and the culprit who will lead to the destruction of the Ninja World... His plan is to destroy everyone's construction and drag everyone into the abyss of fantasy... This makes him the enemy of everyone..."

Sarutobi Ryo continued to reason.

"It's reasonable for us to let go of our past prejudices and at least kill Uchiha Madara... before considering continuing to be enemies..."

What Sarutobi Ryo said was very realistic.

Facing a powerful enemy, we should put aside past grudges and join forces to get rid of Uchiha Madara first. This is the decision a leader should make.

Are you teaching me how to do things?!

Ōnoki glared at Sarutobi Ryo with dissatisfaction, perhaps wanting to take advantage of this opportunity to attack and settle personal grudges.

"My eldest son died at your hands. The ninja profession is certainly one that faces death at any time, but how can I trust you?"

"Hmph... after all, it's still too much about personal grudges..."

Utatane Koharu spoke directly and started to mock Ōnoki.

"Tsuchikage... Now is the moment of life and death for the Ninja World..."

and so.

Which onion are you?

Ōnoki glanced at Utane Koharu and didn't recognize her at all...

Utatane Koharu: "......"

He simply ignored Utane Koharu and was too lazy to talk to strangers.

He looked at Sarutobi Ryo again, waiting for his reply.

"I remember that the Iwagakure Village values ​​unity... and the will of stone..."

Sarutobi Ryo suddenly mentioned the core of Iwagakure.

Every village has its own slogan...which is a spiritual architectural propaganda.

Konoha emphasizes the will of fire.

The Sand Village has the Kazekage's teachings of patience.

Iwagakure values ​​unity... which is imperialism. Add to that the stubborn and unyielding Will of Stone, and you have... a unique kind of imperialism.