Master, please become the Hokage

When you become stronger and can keep pace with the other strong ones, or even surpass them, the position of Hokage will naturally be obtained with your real ability.

Relying on artificial traffic, boasting and flattery will only lead to swimming naked, and that is the real tragedy.

"So I think... if we have to choose the Yondaime, the most suitable person would be Sakumo-sensei."

After Sarutobi Ryo finished his speech, he stopped talking.

"..."

Danzo and the others had gloomy expressions.

They had to admit that the plan to murder Hatake Sakumo had failed.

But things won't end that easily.

"Koharu... Hiruzen is young and strong now, it's too early to talk about the election of the next Hokage."

Danzo came out to smooth things over.

This also eliminates the possibility of Hatake Sakumo becoming Hokage in the near future.

"In peacetime, the emphasis is on development. Once we've digested the spoils of the Second Shinobi World War..."

The Third Shinobi World War will start soon.

Then... everything will be revealed!

"Well, that's well said." Utane Koharu nodded, agreeing with Danzo's statement.

"I agree with what Danzo said." Mitomon En adjusted his glasses.

Looking at the behavior of the three old foxes, Sarutobi Ryo knew that things would not end so easily.

However, now that the first step has been taken, the many subsequent steps will follow naturally...

In order to completely eliminate the threat from Hatake Sakumo, he must naturally be made the Fourth Hokage in the end.

Whether from the perspective of refusing to be persecuted or from the perspective of the most suitable situation...

Just as Sarutobi Ryo was thinking this.

Text flashes in front of the retina of the right eye.

The long-lost system prompt is online.

【Fire Will System! 】

[Current Stage Main Mission Objective: Before the Third Ninja World War, pass the ANBU assessment and eventually become the leader of ANBU Team Six!]

【80% completion!】

[Progress 100% will unlock the reward: True Power]

Without waiting for Sarutobi Ryo to react.

Then, a waterfall of information covered the above prompts.

Then, several new lines of prompt messages came online.

[The next stage of the main mission plot is triggered! ]

[Next Stage: Main Story Mission: The Road to Hokage! Hatake Sakumo survives and realizes the true meaning of the Will of Fire!]

Next Stage Main Mission Objective: Help others to the end, survive the Third Shinobi World War, become the "Jounin Squad Leader", and ultimately help Hatake Sakumo become the "Fourth Hokage"!

[Next Stage Main Quest Reward: True Power!]

Chapter 9. Chaos in the Naruto World Line

"Help Hatake Sakumo become the Fourth Hokage?"

Sarutobi Ryo glanced at the system prompt and nodded secretly in his heart.

If Hatake Sakumo became Hokage and encountered Obito during the Nine-Tails Rebellion, it would not be as simple as just injuring Obito.

Do not......

Since I have changed Hatake Sakumo's fate.

Kakashi's fate will also become completely different.

Subsequently, Obito's fate will also be affected.

Some things can no longer be viewed with the past understanding.

The current progress of the main mission has reached 80%, and only one step is left to be promoted from "Anbu Captain" to "Anbu Team Six Leader".

He defeated Storm Release with Ice Release and killed Black Thunder Sarui, who was given the name by the Third Raikage, proving his strength once again.

You just need to symbolically complete the tasks of a stage and wait for a while, and you will be promoted naturally.

After all, if he were to speed up again right after becoming the captain of the dark department, it would definitely arouse everyone's suspicion and dissatisfaction.

"Hokage, analyzing the enemy's remains is the job of the Anbu. As the captain of Anbu Squad 6, I request that we be allowed to keep some of the remains for training..."

Sarutobi Ryo looked at his old father.

Such a formal title and statement is considered to be putting aside personal stance and making normal demands as a team leader.

"no problem."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was so happy that his face flushed.

Seeing his eldest son achieve greater success, he was naturally delighted. Even Salui died at his eldest son's hands, so the future was bright...

"Then we'll take our leave."

Sarutobi Ryo turned around and left the Hokage's office with Yamanaka Kei and the others...

......

After leaving the Hokage Building and coming to the shade of the trees outside, Hatake Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief.

These days, while on the road, Sarutobi Ryo had already explained the interests involved to him.

Hatake Sakumo has deeply understood that there are some things that cannot be avoided.

You must face it head-on to protect yourself and your family and friends.

"Master Liang, I will secretly go to find the Third Generation..."

Hatake Sakumo was ready to adopt Sarutobi Ryo's suggestion and privately request to join the Hokage's direct ANBU team.

Once he becomes a direct Anbu under the command of the Third Hokage, even Danzo will not dare to touch him.

Unless, like in the original work, Danzo secretly murdered Uchiha Shisui and found a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to persecute him.

But Hatake Sakumo is not the young and energetic Uchiha Shisui.

Hatake Sakumo, whose basic skills and experience are so strong that they are abnormal, can easily kill many minions and even threaten Danzo.

"No, Sakumo-sensei, it's more than that."

Sarutobi Ryo shook his head.

"You should run for the Yondaime Hokage."

The implication is that only by becoming Hokage can one truly be free from persecution and escape the conspiracy of the higher-ups.

"Yeah, I understand." Hatake Sakumo nodded with a heavy face.

The situation has come to this point, and he really has no other choice.

Whether it is for Kakashi, or to live up to the kindness of his disciples, or even to change the current situation of the village and drive away the darkness.

Indeed...it's time to work towards the position of Hokage.

"From today on, I should also work hard..."

Hatake Sakumo scratched his head.

When a man whose dream is to live a carefree life [lying down] gets serious and sets out to become the Hokage, how much powerful power will he unleash?

Sarutobi Ryo was very much looking forward to it.

After Hatake Sakumo said goodbye and agreed to treat him to a meal, Sarutobi Ryo watched him disappear into the crowd.

"Master, I think that Namikaze Minato seems to have some ideas..."

Yamanaka Hui prompted.

Hatake Sakumo seemed very unhappy because he failed to be tricked?

"Of course Minato Namikaze has his concerns."

After saying that, Sarutobi Ryo walked away.

Next up is a visit to Matt Day.

And find a way to analyze Sarui's body to see if the secret of "Storm Release: Bloodline Limit" can be uncovered.

"What is it?"

Shan Zhonghui immediately followed, looking puzzled.

This matter starts with Kushina.

All the Jinchūriki...or the tailed beasts owned by the ninja village, are inextricably linked to the "shadow".

For example, Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, is Ai's sworn brother.

For example, in the original work, Yagura sealed the Three-Tails into his own body and became the Jinchūriki himself.

Another example is the One-Tailed Jinchūriki who was imprisoned and guarded by all living beings. Later, he was replaced by Gaara, the son of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa.

…and so on and so forth.

Many cases, through the oral narration of Hokage characters, have proven that the "Jinchūriki/Tailed Beast" must have some kind of deep connection with the Kage of a village.

If Hatake Sakumo becomes the Fourth Hokage.

For Minato Namikaze, who has no relationship with Sakumo Hatake, it will be much more difficult for him to marry Kushina.

Political matters cannot be glossed over with statements like "mutual affection".

These secrets, including Kushina's identity as a jinchūriki, were unknown to Yamanaka Hui.

Even Ryo Sarutobi shouldn't have known that Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

It’s just that Sarutobi Ryo has the memories of a time traveler, so he can fully analyze this and is not restricted by this identity.

anyway.

There is a solution to the problem between Minato Namikaze and Kushina.

Of course, this is too far-fetched to say.

Only when Hatake Sakumo becomes the Fourth Hokage will it be worthwhile to talk about the end of Kushina and Namikaze Minato's love affair, otherwise it will be just empty talk.

......

The edge of the leaves.

Small bridge and flowing water.

The windmills are turning, creating a scene of paradise.

When Minato Namikaze arrived here, he felt a little heavy-hearted.

"Minato~~."

Kushina, who was busy in the yard, saw her lover coming and immediately waved happily.

She seemed to have endless energy.

The beautiful and innocent face and beautiful red hair deeply attracted Minato Namikaze.

"Kushina..."

Minato Namikaze came here from the Hokage Building and smiled.

"Minato, what's wrong with you?" Kushina noticed that her lover's smile was a little stiff, and her tone slowly changed as she asked softly.