Master, please become the Hokage

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After a cold snort, the Third Kazekage strode away.

The corners of Aburame Ryoma's mouth curled up slightly. He knew...the Third Kazekage began to doubt it.

......

The next morning, the sun rose as usual.

When everyone came to the Kazekage's office again, they found that there was a handsome red-haired boy beside the Third Kazekage.

"Scorpion of Red Sand?"

Although he is a teenager, he is also a shota.

Sarutobi Ryo looked at the other person's delicate face, with a slight smile, and a hint of ruthlessness.

——It's like he can take out a knife and stab you at any time.

Of course, at this time Scorpion had not yet obtained the title of Red Sand.

The origin of the title is that after Scorpion defected, he killed his former companions who were pursuing him, causing their blood to dye the yellow sand red, so he was called "Scorpion of the Red Sand".

But look at how he follows the Sandaime Kazekage closely.

Probably...it's almost there.

Well, the anniversary of the Sandaime Kazekage’s death.

I just hope that the Sandaime Kazekage can see that even the "Third Generation of Sand" has the will not to be sand.

From the opponent's perspective, Sarutobi Ryo felt that there was no need for him to remind the Third Kazekage.

But if we consider that the two sides really want to form an alliance and help each other and benefit each other, then... the stable cooperation brought by a powerful Kazekage is many times stronger than Luosha.

"Everyone, please have some tea." Scorpion stretched out his hand, smiled, and motioned everyone to have some tea.

"..."

Hatake Sakumo blinked, feeling a little overwhelmed.

The son of the murdered couple was standing right in front of him and inviting him to tea.

The other party is a family that uses poison.

Ah this...

"It's not too late to drink the tea later. Please tell us the results, Master Kazekage."

Sarutobi Ryo's words directly rescued Hatake Sakumo and also prevented everyone from being poisoned.

The Sandaime Kazekage certainly wouldn't do that.

Scorpion...this ruthless character may not be the case.

It's absolutely okay to take it easy when you're out and about.

"Well, yesterday I discussed with everyone, and the elders believe that we can start a cooperation with Konoha... But for true cooperation to happen, Konoha needs to take the initiative..."

The Sandaime Kazekage stared at Sarutobi Ryo.

You are the one who holds the reins, so you have to bear the consequences.

"Since Konoha believes that Iwagakure is our common enemy, then let's show our sincerity..."

The Sandaime Kazekage walked up to the map and pointed to the border of the "Land of Wind".

"Recently, Iwagakure's hordes have been causing trouble along our borders... I hope everyone in Konoha can join forces with our Sunagakure ninjas to wipe them out... What do you all think?"

The two factions of Sunagakure and Konoha acted together to kill the Iwagakure team. On the surface, it was at most a cooperative mission.

But politically speaking, it is to let Iwagakure know that Sunagakure and Konoha have joined forces.

Once Iwagakure feels that Konoha and Sunagakure have formed an alliance, they will inevitably adjust their subsequent strategies.

If the Third Shinobi World War were to break out, their offensive would become much more cautious, and it is not impossible that the situation would become unpredictable.

And all of this...is established because of the existence of the Sandaime Kazekage.

If the Sandaime Kazekage died.

If Rasa succeeds, he's still young and can't control the elders and clans. He'll inevitably trade off interests and compromise. Even if Sunagakure forms an alliance with Konoha, it won't be a strong alliance.

For the Sand Village.

The existence of the Sandaime Kazekage is truly of great significance.

But if the Sandaime Kazekage survives, Konoha will have a powerful Sand Village ally/enemy.

It is predictable that they will fall out one day.

Is it worth it to create a powerful enemy for yourself in order to resist Iwagakure?

After thinking for a moment, Sarutobi Ryo did not hesitate much.

Harmfulness is not allowed, and defensiveness is indispensable.

Sarutobi Ryo, who has the thinking of a Chinese, firmly believes in win-win cooperation and mutual benefit.

We don't want to invade others, but we won't be bullied by others either.

We hope to win together with Sunagakure, but we will also be wary of Sunagakure, not afraid of Sunagakure.

This... is the real pattern.

If you are afraid of the other party's strength, you will directly destroy the other party. Then what is the difference between you and people like Senju Tobirama, Shimura Danzo and others who are afraid of the Uchiha clan?

Thinking of this, Sarutobi nodded: "Lord Kazekage, I will accept this mission."

Sarutobi Ryo used "I" instead of "we".

Sarutobi Ryo knew that he could not represent guys like Utane Koharu and Mitomon En.

But I can represent myself.

"As the son of the Hokage, and as... the captain of Konoha Anbu Squad 6, and a Konoha Jonin, I am willing to try to reach a mutually beneficial alliance with Sunagakure."

"..."

Sarutobi Ryo's statement made the Third Kazekage concentrate for a moment.

Then he took a deep breath and couldn't help but admire the breadth of mind and courage of the young man in front of him.

If the situation continues to develop in this way, Konoha will surely become more prosperous.

The growth of Sunagakure and the prosperity of Konoha...win-win situation may really be a good strategy.

But before that, there are some termites inside the Sand Village...it's time to clean them up!

"By the way, Master Fengying, my father has a secret letter for you to take. Please review it."

Sarutobi Ryo took out the scroll he had prepared long ago.

What is written in it, of course, is about a certain red-haired boy puppeteer.

He just pointed out his identity as the captain of the sixth team of the Anbu, and it was not aimless.

On the surface, it's ANBU, but when the Sandaime Kazekage hears it, he'll think of the Anbu of Shinobi, Shimura Danzo, and his pervasive Root.

The arrival of Ryoma Aburame will further deepen this impression.

So... it makes sense that the Root people, as spies, lurk in Sunagakure and get some information.

For example, the third generation of Scorpion is actually a scam.

Secret letter?

Minato Namikaze on the side was slightly stunned.

But I didn't expect that Lord Hokage would give the secret letter to Master Sarutobi Ryo.

According to the "original future" predicted by the Great Toad Immortal, this kind of thing didn't happen...

"Lord Fengying." Scorpion on the side wanted to check on Fengying first to show his loyalty.

The Sandaime Kazekage indicated that it was no problem.

Then, he took the scroll nonchalantly and unfolded it grandly.

There was only one line of large characters on the scroll... "Lord Kazekage, please be careful of Scorpion!"

"..."

The Sandaime Kazekage looked at it calmly for a few seconds, then put away the scroll and crushed it into powder with iron sand.

The powder was then thrown into the brazier, which was about to burn out.

"I have received it... Then, I will send our ninjas to accompany your village..."

Chapter 22. Sand Village and Konoha join forces, the son of the Tsuchikage

Will the Sandaime Kazekage really be wary of Scorpion?

Will history go in a different direction from now on?

Sarutobi Ryo didn't know.

But as long as you do what you should do, then you will have no regrets, right, Senior Rope Tree...

A few days later.

Everyone is ready to go and assemble the team.

A ray of light at the entrance to Sunagakure.

The Sunagakure team, led by Hagura, assembled with the Konoha team.

Yamanaka Hui, Hinata Ruri, the Umino couple and others were also in Konoha's ranks.

After obtaining permission from the Third Kazekage, Sarutobi Ryo ordered Yamanaka Kei and his men, who were stationed at the border between the River Country and the Wind Country, to rush over.

Except that Hinata Ruri is not a member of the Anbu.

It can be said that... Sarutobi Ryo exercised his authority as the captain of Anbu Team 6 normally.

Hatake Sakumo also gathered some Anbu personnel.

There were dozens of people from Sunagakure and Konoha, and they were huge and powerful.

This scene reminded Sarutobi Ryo of the Second Ninja World War.

"set off!"

Ye Cang waved his arm, and the Sand Village team immediately shouted.

Their eyes were filled with enthusiasm, and they were obviously full of confidence in Ye Cang.

Ye Cang, who climbed up from the bottom, has an appeal in the Sand Village that is no less than that of Minato Namikaze in Konoha in the original work.

Soon, the team marched towards the northern border of the Kingdom of Wind...

......

Two days later.

In an oasis in the northern part of the Kingdom of Wind.

A team of Iwagakure ninjas were sitting in the house resting.

It was broad daylight and the sun outside was as scorching as an oven, which made the Iwagakure ninjas reluctant to move.

In fact, their action plan these days was indeed to take action after sunset, and to rest the team during the day.

The Kingdom of Wind...is covered with desert.

But among these deserts, there are many oases.

The people of the Wind Kingdom live in these oases.

The continued harassment destroyed several oases, but not much was looted.

It doesn't matter.