Master, please become the Hokage

Why do you have to design layers of schemes to harm him?

Is it really true that the old saying "When the birds are all gone, the bows are put away; when the rabbit is dead, the dogs are cooked" is true?

Ringo Ayuri's experience and the misfortune that Hatake Sakumo was about to encounter ignited a fire in Sarutobi Ryo's heart.

What is the Will of Fire?

What is the Will of Fire? !

"Sarutobi Ryo, do you have anything to say?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked over and sized up his son. He seemed to sense the anger in Sarutobi Ryou's eyes.

"It's nothing, father. Maybe I have reached a bottleneck in my practice." Sarutobi Ryo made an excuse.

"That's it..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it and decided to visit his son at night.

To be honest, as his father, he didn't give him much guidance since he was a child.

Now, this kid has proved himself with his own abilities.

It's time to pass on some of the Sarutobi clan's inheritance to him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen made an arrangement in his mind, which was exactly what Sarutobi Ryo wanted.

There were some things that Sarutobi Ryo really wanted to tell his father.

"For the next period of time, Sarutobi Ryo, you should rest well and heal your injuries first." Biwako took over the conversation, obviously very satisfied with his eldest son's performance.

"Yes, mother."

Sarutobi nodded and turned to leave the Hokage's office.

"Young Master Liang." Outside the door, Namikaze Minato nodded to Sarutobi Liang.

Sarutobi Ryo returned the gesture.

After watching Sarutobi Ryo leave, soon Utane Koharu and Mitokado En also walked out of the office.

"Hmph, that guy Sarutobi Ryo... has become more and more arrogant lately." Utane Koharu scolded as they walked.

She used to be very quiet and seldom spoke.

Why has it changed so much now?

"Maybe... it was influenced by Danzo." Mitomon En guessed.

These conversations were heard clearly by Minato Namikaze who was following behind.

When he heard that Sarutobi Ryo had killed the Twelve Guardian Ninjas and Kuroho Raiga successively, he couldn't help but look surprised.

"Master Liang...is he really that powerful?"

Minato Namikaze, who grew up with Sarutobi Ryo, suddenly realized...that he began to find it difficult to understand the young master Ryo who rarely liked to smile.

Once you enter the two consultants' offices, close the door.

Utatane Koharu said: "Namikaze Minato, you must become the Fourth Hokage, don't let down the path we have paved for you..."

"Yes."

Namikaze Minato responded quickly.

To become Hokage, one needs to go through several steps.

1. Official endorsement from the Fire Nation Daimyo.

2. Endorsed by Konoha’s top management.

3. The jonin vote.

Back then, the Third Hokage was appointed by the Second Hokage, which led to a lot of dissatisfaction among the people when he returned to the village.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen was too young at that time.

In order to appease everyone, Utane Koharu, Mito Kado En, and Danzo put in a lot of effort.

After a series of alliances and operations, he finally convinced many families.

This also turned Konoha's top management into a "four-person" system.

The reason why Utatane Koharu, Mito Kado En, and Danzo had such a high say was that they helped Sarutobi Hiruzen secure his position as Hokage.

In other words.

Utane Koharu, Mitokado En, and Danzo actually represent the interests of a large number of families under Konoha.

Later, as time went on, the situation in Konoha changed a lot.

When Konoha was first established, it was mainly composed of "family ninjas".

Nowadays, the number of "civilian ninjas" has surpassed that of family ninjas, and they have become a considerable influence among the people.

This group of people has no family and no heritage.

It is impossible for Utane Koharu and Mitokado En to bribe them like they bribed the family ninjas.

and so.

They planned to set a trap for Hatake Sakumo and ruin Hatake Sakumo's reputation among the people.

By then, Hatake Sakumo, having lost his support, will no longer be a threat to the election of the next Hokage.

Ordinary civilian ninjas who originally supported Hatake Sakumo will also turn to support others.

That person is Minato Namikaze.

This is the complete plan of Utane Koharu, Mitokado En, and Danzo.

Of course, Danzo did not support Minato Namikaze, and this was another point of disagreement with his two advisors.

But the three of them had the same intention to ruin Hatake Sakumo's reputation.

"But... My Lords, I think the one most likely to become the Fourth Hokage would be Mr. Sakumo..."

Minato Namikaze, who was unaware of the situation, expressed his doubts.

He might be able to compete to become the Fifth Hokage.

But in the competition for the fourth generation, it is obvious that he is no match for Hatake Sakumo.

The two are at least a generation apart, which also widens the gap in experience and reputation.

When Mr. Sakumo became famous, he was still playing in the mud.

"Ah......"

Utane Koharu sneered, revealing an unfathomable smile.

"You will understand soon..."

Namikaze Minato wanted to say something, but Mitomon En waved his hand and said, "Minato, work hard... the position of the fourth generation will be yours..."

Although it was daytime, Minato Namikaze felt a chill.

The two consultants had their backs to the window, and the sunlight shining in made their faces even more gloomy.

"I understand..." He whispered and bowed to take his leave.

"A young Hokage is always better than the powerful Konoha White Fang..."

After Minato Namikaze left, Utane Koharu spoke again.

Minato Namikaze's youth is his biggest advantage.

On the contrary, Konoha White Fang has experienced too many things, his strength is too extraordinary, and it is not easy to control. Therefore, he is not suitable to be Hokage.

But after all, Hatake Sakumo has a son... Hatake Kakashi.

If you have a weak point, you can easily take advantage of it.

......

"What on earth are the two top executives planning..."

Minato Namikaze walked out of the Hokage Building, muttering to himself.

He couldn't understand why the two senior executives were so sure that the Fourth Hokage was him.

"Could it be..."

An impossible possibility made Minato Namikaze stop.

The scene of Master Sarutobi Ryo educating Kakashi flashed through his mind.

And that meaningful look from Master Liang at the end.

Just as Minato Namikaze slowly widened his eyes.

A figure that he hadn't seen for several years blocked the sun in front of him.

"Hey... Minato, long time no see..."

Namikaze Minato: "Jiraiya...Sensei?!"

Chapter 49. The Great Toad Immortal's Prophecy

During the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha, Sand Village, and Iwagakure invaded the Land of Rain.

In order to make up for his mistake, Jiraiya took the initiative to stay in the Land of Rain to teach the three orphans.

This teaching lasted for three years.

Three years later, Jiraiya returned to Konoha.

"Minato, after not seeing you for a few years, you've become a very handsome young man..."

Jiraiya picked up the teacup and took a sip.

At this time, he had already arrived at Minato Namikaze's house.

"Teacher Jiraiya doesn't seem to have changed at all..." Namikaze Minato laughed, obviously very happy in his heart.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiraiya looked at the photo on the cabinet.

It's a group photo.

Back then, he was the guiding jonin, leading a group photo of three genin.

"Where are the other two little guys..."

in the photo.

A boy and a girl of the same age surrounded Minato Namikaze.

Jiraiya was behind.

In the photo, Minato Namikaze looks very young and still like a child.

"They... died in battle..." Namikaze Minato's tone became heavy.

"That's it..."

Jiraiya took a deep breath, and a melancholy atmosphere spread.

Just as the quiet atmosphere completely enveloped the place, footsteps came from far away.

"Minato-sensei..."

Kakashi, looking unconvinced, ran in and planned to ask Minato to give him special training based on his weaknesses.

But I never expected that there would be guests present.

"Who is this......"

A new face, I haven’t seen it before.

Namikaze Minato: "Kakashi, let me introduce you, this is my mentor... Lord Jiraiya."

"..."