Master, please become the Hokage

Danzo closed the intelligence log, his eyes flickering.

Rather than praising Minato Namikaze all the way, Danzo would rather take on the role of Hokage himself.

But Danzo also knew very well that as long as Sarutobi Hiruzen was in power, he would have no chance, so... supporting another person became his last resort.

That person was Orochimaru, one of the Three Ninjas. This was also a last resort, because he couldn't support Jiraiya.

The person to be supported must be someone who can cooperate with you and listen to your instructions.

perhaps......

The image of Sarutobi Ryo flashed through Danzo's mind for a moment.

He is of the same class as Minato Namikaze, and has been unknown since childhood, or rather, his performance has been mediocre.

After the Second Shinobi World War, he began to rise like a rising star.

The last mission was the Whirlpool Country Jonin Assessment, and this time the Anbu Assessment... The results of both missions were extremely shocking.

This seems to be foreshadowing something...

Is he a late bloomer?

Or... have you been keeping a low profile and hiding your true potential?

But anyway.

"Sarutobi Ryo... is a rare young talent..."

Danzo's heart was burning with excitement, and he had the idea of ​​recruiting.

He took Sarutobi Ryo into "Roots", constantly instilled his own ideas into him, and eventually made him his spokesperson.

What’s even more gratifying is that Sarutobi Ryo is Sarutobi Hiruzen’s son.

It would obviously be a pleasant thing if Sarutobi Hiruzen's son could be turned into one's own.

"Besides...unlike Hiruzen, that brat has a darkness hidden in his eyes."

Danzo, who is the "Darkness of Shinobi", sensed the darkness in Sarutobi Ryo's heart through his previous observation of Sarutobi Ryo at the entrance of the Anbu office.

Of course, Danzo always insisted that Sarutobi Ryo was a very pure person.

"So... the darkness in that boy's heart is also very pure."

What kind of darkness is hidden in the heart of Sarutobi Ryo? We can observe the specific details later.

Soon, Danzo handed the intelligence log back.

And wrote down the order to Nono in another log.

"Agree to Sarutobi Ryo's request to stay for a week."

"I agree to Sarutobi Ryo's plan to mobilize Hyuga Ruri to assist in the hunting plan to meet the Kirigakure ninja in a week..."

"Nono, you are responsible for assisting Sarutobi Ryo and paving the way for his plan. I want to know every detail of the operation..."

After finishing the diary, Danzo stood up and prepared to go to the Hokage's office to inform Sarutobi Hiruzen of the specific details of the assessment.

......

Ten minutes later.

Danzo rushed to the Hokage's office.

Late at night in the office, Sarutobi Hiruzen was working late into the night, still reviewing documents.

After the war, there were so many things to deal with.

It is necessary to work overtime temporarily for a period of time.

"Danzo?" Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little surprised to see his old friend coming so late at night.

"I came here to tell you about Sarutobi Ryo's assessment..."

Danzo sat on the chair and began to tell his story.

After Danzo finished speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but smile: "Sarutobi Ryo... that child is really worry-free..."

Unlike the naughty second son Asma.

The eldest son, Ryo Sarutobi, had been very steady and mature since childhood. Growing up, the couple had hardly ever worried about him.

He was promoted steadily and steadily. Although he was not as dazzling as a shooting star, he was at least decent.

"Maybe he'll be a late bloomer."

Danzo corrected him and listed the shining points of Sarutobi Ryo in the two tests.

"Like... Minato Namikaze."

"..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly stunned.

Minato Namikaze was indeed not very noticeable before he was 10 years old.

After graduating from the Ninja School at the age of 10, he seemed to have suddenly become enlightened and began to grow rapidly.

No one could have imagined that he would grow to where he is today.

"Danzo, are you saying that... Ryo Sarutobi is starting to get his bearings now, just like Minato?"

"Well... I think Sarutobi Ryo has a promising future, and the Anbu... is indeed where he belongs..."

Danzo remained calm on the surface.

He was planning in his heart to win over Sarutobi Ryo step by step and make him his side.

First, use the identity of an ordinary Anbu to paralyze Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Then... promote Sarutobi Ryo to the captain of the Anbu team... and even the leader of Anbu Team 6.

When that time comes, it will be the time to completely win over Ryo Sarutobi to his side.

Finally, try to support him and Orochimaru, betting both ways, and let one of them become Hokage.

"hehe......"

Any parent would be very happy to hear others praising their children, and Sarutobi Hiruzen is no exception.

He looked at Danzo with a smile on his face and said sincerely: "Danzo... It's really great that you can give such a high evaluation to Sarutobi Ryo..."

"It's nothing."

Danzo shook his head.

"I even think that your son... Sarutobi Ryo has talents on par with Namikaze Minato. Perhaps... he is the one who is suitable to be the next Hokage."

"..."

These words made Sarutobi Hiruzen laugh even harder.

The corners of Danzo's mouth also rose slightly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was laughing.

Danzo was also laughing.

Everyone has a bright future.

Danzo: "Well, next, let's talk about the Twelve Guardian Ninjas who sold out state property and made a complaint to the Lord of the Land of Fire..."

......

Chapter 30. Sarutobi Ryo's First Property

The next morning.

After receiving the mobilization order, Hinata Ruri rushed to the eastern port town of the Land of Fire.

same moment.

Hatake Sakumo, who was sitting in the living room early in the morning, was also waiting anxiously for the arrangements of the Konoha top management.

"Mr. Shuo Mao."

Outside the open door, a figure appeared in the courtyard.

His golden hair and handsome and gentle face are very eye-catching.

"Namikaze Minato Jonin..."

Hatake Sakumo stood up and greeted the rising new jonin with his son Kakashi.

"Minato-sensei!"

Kakashi, who just graduated, has a shining forehead protector.

It was obvious that he had been looking forward to the arrival of his mentor, the Jonin.

Chat for a moment.

Minato Namikaze left with Kakashi in an excited mood.

Hatake Sakumo looked at the two people's departing backs, his mind full of thoughts.

He has always kept himself out of trouble, but in the end, because of his weaknesses, he was forced to take sides.

"I hope... this is a good thing..."

Hatake Sakumo sighed and turned back to the house...

......

Time goes by.

In the eastern part of the Land of Fire, in the port town where Sarutobi Ryo is located, some things have undergone earth-shaking changes in just a few days.

Ryo Sarutobi carried out a thorough cleansing of the gang forces with swift and decisive measures.

As more bad guys were killed, new leaders were promoted and new members joined, the gang's rules and systems also underwent great changes.

Originally, this gang was a small dockside business that oppressed ordinary people.

Later, with the intervention of the female ninja from the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, this place became her personal property.

Now, after Sarutobi Ryo's integration, the local gang has become a regular transportation company.

—The kind that pays taxes to the Fire Nation government.

In the world of Naruto, there are industries such as shipping companies, such as Cardo in the original work. Cardo became a famous tycoon in the ninja world by relying on the shipping company, which also shows the profitability of shipping companies.

In the original work, Jiraiya and Kakashi also showed their bank passbooks.

Some economic structures actually have a solid foundation in reality.

Compared to the small, shabby docks that are not even presentable, transportation companies are the future of port towns.

Sarutobi Ryo's series of actions naturally caused some legends to spread like wildfire.

For example: A man named "Black Death" became the new gang leader.

Sarutobi Ryo actually didn't spend much effort to accomplish this. After all, a ninja at the Jonin level was like a terrifying monster to ordinary people.

In fact, Ryo Sarutobi simply reorganized the local gangs and left most of the matters to Kei Yamanaka.

As for the girl who was very interested in the underworld, she integrated the local forces into an ironclad force in just a few days.

As for the means used, Sarutobi Ryo could imagine it with his toes.

At this point, Sarutobi Ryo had his own real estate.

For a ninja, strength is very important.

Making a living…is also important.

Sarutobi Ryo doesn't have the time to worry about food, clothing and other expenses.

Money is like a man's wings.

As the saying goes, money...is not everything, but without money, nothing can be done.

......