Master, please become the Hokage

Hatake Sakumo is such a man.

He doesn't want to be Hokage.

But if the village is in danger, or even needs him to be the temporary Hokage, he will definitely stand up... for his companions and for the village that gave birth to him.

"Teacher Sakumo, if your companions were in danger during a mission, and failure to complete the mission would cause significant damage to the nation... then, what would you do?"

Sarutobi Ryo asked a second question.

This is also...the problem that led to Hatake Sakumo's suicide.

I saw Hatake Sakumo smiling, and his eyes narrowed into crescents again.

He answered with a firm tone without hesitation: "I will never watch my companions die in front of me..."

Of course, choose your companions.

"..."

Sarutobi nodded.

This is Konoha White Fang.

A man who can sacrifice everything for his companions and the village.

However, such a man was plotted against and persecuted by the top leaders, and eventually died to prove his integrity.

He would rather die than give up his beliefs.

For this reason, he waited for Kakashi on the road to the underworld for more than ten years to show his attitude.

Kakashi eventually came to understand his father's beliefs.

Companions...are what matters most.

And this is the true meaning of the will of fire.

"Walls have ears, Master, let's talk aside."

Sarutobi stood up and motioned for him and Hatake Sakumo to go to the study next door to talk.

It's a quiet place, and no one will eavesdrop.

The following conversation was not suitable for anyone to hear.

Chapter 52. Nohara Lin: Young Master Liang is handsome and rich

In the study room.

"The two senior executives, Utane Koharu and Mitomon En, are optimistic about Namikaze Minato and believe that he is the next Hokage..."

"There is a disagreement between Danzo and the two advisors. Danzo wants to support Orochimaru..."

As the secrets came out one by one from Sarutobi Ryo's mouth.

The surprise in Hatake Sakumo's eyes became more and more profound.

He was stunned for a long time and didn't react. The intrigues among the upper class were so complicated.

This is the difference in sense of smell caused by different growing environments.

Although Hatake Sakumo is very capable, he has not been exposed to the outside world and is not very politically savvy.

Sarutobi Ryo, who had been keen on keyboard politics in his previous life, learned too many things passively and actively.

Moreover, it is wise to read history. For 5000 years, the history of OO is a history book of cannibalism.

Sarutobi Ryo was very familiar with these political tactics and schemes, and he could tell at a glance what the three senior officials were talking about.

"And you, Konoha White Fang, are too powerful to be a master. You are too strong and too annoying..."

Sarutobi Ryo analyzed the pros and cons to Hatake Sakumo.

No matter what Hatake Sakumo thinks, he will be regarded as a thorn in the eyes of the top leaders because of his "crime of possessing a treasure".

This is different from Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, had the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen as his teacher.

Therefore, Jiraiya was considered one of their own by Utatane Koharu and Mitokado En. There was no way the two advisors would harm him.

On the other hand, Hatake Sakumo was isolated and helpless, with no relatives or backers. Being all alone, he became a person that the higher-ups had to deal with.

Ryo Sarutobi: "Sakumo-sensei... sometimes, not taking sides is also a form of taking sides."

“Not taking sides… is that also a form of taking sides…?”

Hatake Sakumo lowered his head, muttered these words, and fell into thought.

In this world, no country's people can survive on their own.

Wherever there are people, there are political factions and there are politicians.

Basic Political Concepts: Politics...is everyone's business.

This is definitely not an empty talk.

Hatake Sakumo's expression changed several times, as if he was struggling. After a long moment... he slowly raised his head and looked at Sarutobi Ryo, as if pleading, "Master Ryo, if that's the case, why didn't they just tell me directly?"

Why don't we say some things directly instead of beating around the bush?

Sarutobi Ryo slowly stood up and looked out the window. "During the chaotic warring years of the Warring States period, a sage known as 'Tree Man' once said... 'I know their methods. They wouldn't kill me outright, and they wouldn't dare, fearing the consequences. So they all joined forces, set traps, and forced me to commit suicide.'"

......

"Kakashi~, goodbye."

In the yard, Kakashi saw his two friends off.

At this time, Sarutobi Ryo and Yamanaka Kei also came out of the study.

"Where's father?" Kakashi turned around and didn't see his father seeing him off. This was very strange.

"Mr. Sakumo is a little tired. Kakashi, we're leaving now."

Sarutobi Ryo said casually.

Watching the figures of several people slowly disappear into the darkness, Kakashi scratched his head and didn't notice anything.

......

Walking on the road, Sarutobi Ryo, Nohara Rin and Obito were walking together.

"Hehe, I can take this opportunity to send Lin home~!" Obito was secretly delighted, feeling happy for the chance to show off.

Here, Sarutobi Ryo took the initiative to attack: "Nohara Rin, although it is late, I still have something to ask of you. It is about the "Anbu"..."

When they heard the word "ANBU", Obito and Nohara Rin's expressions froze.

In the eyes of ordinary people, the Anbu is the most secretive and mysterious existence.

It is also a department similar to "unspeakable".

Obito immediately shut his mouth and wanted to go home.

After all, the secrets of the Anbu were not something an elementary school student like him could hear.

"Obito, I will personally send Nohara Rin back when the time comes, please rest assured."

Sarutobi Ryo gestured and ordered them to leave.

"Oh, Lin... I'm going home first, goodbye." Obito waved his hand and immediately ran away.

"Anbu?"

Nohara Lin couldn't help but look at this young master.

Under the moonlight, his already handsome face was coated with a layer of mysterious glow, which made her a little dazzled.

The other person's sense of maturity is something Kakashi can't match at all...

Oh~, Lin, what are you thinking about...

While Nohara Lin was lost in thought, Sarutobi Ryo spoke again, "Over here in the Anbu, a skilled player, Nono, is out on a mission, so the work of analyzing the enemy's remains has been delayed... I'm very worried about this..."

He infused Ringo Ayuri with the will of fire and also obtained the body of a senior ninja from the Snow Clan.

Now everything is ready except for the east wind.

All it takes is a skilled medical practitioner to unravel the mystery of the remains.

My destiny is my own.

The system is a prompt and a guide.

But the fate of the strong is ultimately in their own hands.

Sarutobi Ryo believed that this was also the meaning of the system.

"Today I saw your medical ninjutsu and I think your talent...may be able to help me unlock the secret of the remains. Nohara Lin...can I entrust you with this?"

Sarutobi Ryo stopped with his hands behind his back.

under the moonlight.

Sarutobi Ryo looked down at the little girl in front of him.

Sarutobi Ryo's resolute and handsome face made Nohara Lin nod involuntarily: "No problem, Master Ryo..."

......

Ten minutes later, they arrived at the Sarutobi clan's residence, the ancestral home of the Third Hokage.

A body was placed on a table, surrounded by various surgical tools.

Alarm barriers and traps were set up around the room.

You need a "password" to enter and exit freely.

Sarutobi Ryo told Nohara Lin the password and gave her free access.

Nohara Lin also promised to help keep the secret. After all...the work of the Anbu is all confidential.

"This is the advance payment... a total of thirty thousand taels. Count it first."

Sarutobi Ryo took a bag with money in it.

The average reward for a D-rank mission is around 5000 ryo, which needs to be split equally between the supervising jonin and two teammates.

After deducting the taxes paid to the village, a Genin can get about 500 taels.

3 taels is equal to the reward for 60 D-level tasks and 10 C-level tasks.

For Nohara Lin, this was undoubtedly a windfall, a huge sum of money!

"This is just a down payment. If the analysis is successful, I'll pay you another 15 taels. How's that?"

15 ryo is equivalent to the after-tax income of a jonin who completes two A-level missions alone.

"..."

Nohara Lin's eyes widened and she was stunned.

There's no way, this, this is just too much~~~.

Originally, with Sarutobi Ryo's qualifications as a newly-appointed jonin, he couldn't come up with so much money.

But this situation changed when Sarutobi Ryo defeated the guardian ninja, Kunoichi, and took over the port town's industry from her.

With the port transportation business in hand, Sarutobi Ryo is already a foreseeable future wealthy man.

As a ninja, besides having lofty ideals, he also needs food, clothing and daily necessities.

In other words...only when you are materially satisfied can you better pursue your dreams.

"Master Liang, you are so handsome and rich~"

Nohara Lin thought silently in her heart, and immediately nodded in agreement.

Although she has no material pursuits, it still costs a lot of money to buy herbs and research medical skills.

Now that there is such a good opportunity in front of her and she can contribute to the village, Nohara Lin is of course very happy.

As the cloth was lifted, the body of the Snow Clan ninja appeared before Nohara Lin.