Master, please become the Hokage

"Lin, this is the remains of the Snow Clan ninja I obtained... I was wondering if I could analyze the combination of wind and water chakra to obtain information about the Ice Release: Bloodline Limit..."

Sarutobi Ryo said as he pointed at the remains of the Jonin killed by Ringo Ayuri.

"In this regard, I'll have to rely on you as a professional medical ninja..."

Giving money, confidence, and some praise... Sarutobi Ryo initially won over Nohara Rin.

Sarutobi Ryo believed that this was a good start.

"Young Master, Lord Hokage is here..." Outside the door, Yamanaka Hui pushed the door open and said in a low voice.

"Okay, I understand. Ah Hui, you stay here with Lin. Help her find anything she needs..."

Sarutobi Ryou nodded, gave some instructions, and then left the secret room.

Chapter 53. Who is the right candidate for Hokage?

"Father, mother."

In the yard at night, Sarutobi Ryo saw his parents.

Asuma's absence is likely due to his strict discipline. In reality, with Asuma's talent, he could easily graduate with Kakashi. However, Asuma's obsession with beauty and Kurenai at a young age, and his desire to graduate with her, has kept him at the ninja academy to this day.

"Well, Shinnosuke, have you had dinner yet?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen put his hands behind his back and began to ask about his well-being. He was quite satisfied with his eldest son.

Judging from his defeats of Shugo-nin and Kuro-ho-raiga, his talent wasn't a concern. The only thing left to consider was his understanding of the Will of Fire.

Last time, outside the Anbu office, father and son had a conversation. Only those recognized by the public could become Hokage, but the eldest son felt that the majority wasn't always right. So Sarutobi Hiruzen planned to listen to his eldest son's thoughts tonight.

"I have carefully considered what you said last time..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen happily walked into the house with his eldest son. Sarutobi Ryo asked his parents to sit down and poured them a cup of hot tea.

After a little change, "Shinnosuke" is Sarutobi Ryo's nickname. Because it is too ridiculous, Sarutobi Ryo applied to change his name.

"Father, you should just call me Sarutobi Ryo." Sarutobi Ryo said casually.

"Well, Sarutobi Ryo, in your opinion, who is best suited to be the next Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took the teacup and didn't care, but asked with a smile.

Since the eldest son is so confident that he can comprehend the will of fire, he might as well test him.

Sarutobi Ryo answered without hesitation: "Father, if we look at it from the perspective of ordinary people, the ones who can become the Fourth Hokage will be Konoha White Fang and the Sannin."

"..."

Biwako nodded in agreement. The eldest son's judgment was sound.

"In your opinion, who among these people is more suitable?"

In fact, just before they arrived, the couple had already seen Jiraiya who had returned to the village. After not seeing him for a few years, Jiraiya seemed to have changed a little, but also seemed to have not changed at all.

As for Sarutobi Ryo, he does have the ambition to become Hokage.

But not old enough.

Before the Third Shinobi World War, he was still young and could not convince even Minato Namikaze.

Or rather...it was impossible for everyone to choose a teenager as Hokage. In this day and age, everyone's attention was on Hatake Sakumo and the Sannin.

"In terms of combat power, the Sannin are not as good as White Fang..."

Sarutobi pointed out the difference in combat power among the four people.

The Sannin are one tier, and Hatake Sakumo is another.

Of course, being a Hokage isn’t all about combat prowess.

And considering that Tsunade ran away due to hemophobia, the possibility of her becoming Hokage can be ruled out.

As for Jiraiya, it is clear that he is not interested in the position of Hokage, so he can also be ruled out.

The remaining possibilities arise between Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo.

"Hmm, so... Orochimaru or Hatake Sakumo, who's the best fit?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a sip of tea, his expression expressionless. In fact, he already had the answer in his heart.

To outsiders, Orochimaru is the Hokage's beloved disciple and has made great military achievements.

In terms of strength, he ranks first among the three ninjas.

He is also the only strong man who has the potential to compete with Hatake Sakumo in the future. After all, Orochimaru is still young and has a lot of room for improvement.

However, there are some problems on Orochimaru's side.

Putting aside…Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the malice in Orochimaru’s eyes.

For example, the official official book once commented on Sarutobi Hiruzen's abilities. It said... even Orochimaru couldn't fully inherit Sarutobi Hiruzen's talents, which Sarutobi Hiruzen regretted greatly. His abilities were lost after his death.

This shows that even when it comes to the righteous path, Orochimaru's talent has its limits. That's why he chooses to pursue "deviant" paths such as human experiments and researching forbidden techniques.

Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the limits of Orochimaru's righteousness, and also saw the malice in Orochimaru's eyes.

But most outsiders don’t know and can’t see this.

Of course, people are all made of flesh and blood, and even if they can't see some things, it doesn't prevent everyone from subconsciously feeling a certain indifference from Orochimaru, and thus keeping their distance from him.

The end result is that Orochimaru's popularity is not as good as that of the others.

This is a very fatal point in the Hokage election.

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not worried at all about Orochimaru being chosen as Hokage, as he already had the answer in his mind.

The Fourth Hokage...will be Hatake Sakumo.

"Orochimaru is inappropriate."

"!"

As soon as Sarutobi Ryo opened his mouth, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes changed.

He knew his eldest son was a bit of a loner and spoke bluntly, but being blunt was not the same as being shrewd.

Why?

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Biwako looked at each other in question.

"As Hokage, you need to work for the welfare of the village. I only see selfishness in Orochimaru's eyes... He doesn't have the will of fire..."

Sarutobi Ryo made the matter clear with just one sentence.

No matter what talents Orochimaru possesses, he is crooked at the root of his thinking.

If Orochimaru becomes Hokage, Konoha will only become as dilapidated as the Otogakure in the original work, and become a paradise for his wanton experiments.

It is not impossible that Konoha will eventually become the second Blood Mist.

How could such a future be the future that everyone expects?

This proves the saying: If the line is wrong, the more knowledge you have, the more reactionary you become. Orochimaru is such a person.

"..."

Sarutobi Ryo's decisiveness surprised Sarutobi Hiruzen slightly.

After a while, he nodded and sighed softly.

"Sarutobi Ryo, your vision is more penetrating than I imagined..."

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that his eldest son possessed the will of fire and the ability to look at people.

Being a loner may not be a good indicator of whether one is qualified to be Hokage.

Only those who possess the will of fire and work for the welfare of the village are Konoha ninjas with the ability to be Hokage.

“Very good…very good…”

Sarutobi Hiruzen was very pleased with this.

If you're considering it, that's it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, ready to teach something.

After tonight's conversation, he has confirmed that his eldest son can continue on the path of the Will of Fire.

Of course, he is still young, and it is too early to talk about the Fifth Hokage.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that his eldest son might one day appear on the list of candidates for the Fifth Hokage.

"Next, I will teach you some skills. How much you can comprehend is up to you... First, "Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet"..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen came to the yard, raised his arms, and as he formed hand seals, a look of powerful will appeared on his face.

"..."

Sarutobi Ryo's eyes lit up involuntarily.

The official official book clearly states that the Fire Dragon Flame Bomb is a powerful fire-style ninjutsu that only the Third Hokage can master.

Although Boruto TV originally created Jiraiya, the TV original is only for fun, and many times it is not official history, but secondary settings.

"Sarutobi Ryo, even Jiraiya and the others haven't learned this technique yet. You have to study and master it well..."

The fire escape illuminated the night sky, and Lake Biwa's face was illuminated by the firelight.

Her earnest advice also proved Sarutobi Ryo's guess.

"I understand, Mother."

Sarutobi nodded and began to memorize the details of the technique.

This is also a consideration of talent.

If he could master "Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet," it would prove his aptitude was even above the Sannin...

The night goes by and the darkness deepens...

Chapter 54. Lin's throbbing, the young girl's love

"Ahui, I'll take Lin back..."

After seeing my parents off, it was getting late.

With his photographic memory, Sarutobi Ryo memorized every detail of his father's technique, waiting to digest it slowly.

Now, it's time to send Nohara Lin back.

The analysis of the corpse cannot be completed in a short time.

Sarutobi Ryo and Nohara Rin agreed that she could come over to conduct research whenever she was free.

Tomorrow happens to be Saturday and Sunday, and the Ninja School is closed. Nohara Lin promised to come again for the next two days.

Sarutobi Ryo will also use his connections and resources to help her with the funds and information needed for her medical ninjutsu training.

Nohara Lin was naturally grateful for this and felt that she had met a noble person on the road of becoming a ninja.

under the moonlight.

The two walked side by side on the road.

The night air is a little chilly.

"..."

Nohara Lin turned sideways and looked at the man's face beside her.

Resolute, full of strength, and with a gaze that is thoughtful and far-reaching...

In terms of appearance, the other person is no less handsome than Kakashi.

The trials of life and death also made Sarutobi Ryo mature and steady, which Kakashi could not possess.

Nohara Lin just looked at this face, and her heart was inexplicably beating.

Girls usually develop earlier than boys.