Master, Please Become a Hokage

News just came from the top echelons of Konoha.

They will release Hiuga Hazuki and Hiuga Hizashi without charge.

As for the mastermind, Hiuga Hiashi... of course, he will remain imprisoned.

Soon, Hiuga Hazuki saw Hizashi walking out of another cell.

Whether it was the rescue of Ruri.

Or his own meteoric rise.

He owed an immense debt of gratitude.

"I understand..." Hiuga Hizashi nodded and took a deep breath.

"Congratulations, Mr. Hizashi... no, Lord Hizashi."

The ANBU member changed his tone, his voice filled with congratulatory intent.

Some were happy, and some were sad.

When Hiuga Hazuki learned that the Hiuga clan had changed hands, his vision spun.

"How could this be..."

"Sister-in-law... no, Hazuki, please accept my condolences."

Hiuga Hizashi was quick to grab Hiuga Hazuki's arm.

The changed tone represented many things.

Hiuga Hazuki also realized from this.

It was very possible that Hizashi, as the younger brother, was dissatisfied with his elder brother's usual authority.

Having always been dissatisfied with the main family, what would he do to him?

"Don't worry, I won't lay a finger on you..."

Hiuga Hizashi approached Hiuga Hazuki and said softly.

But before Hiuga Hazuki could rejoice, Hiuga Hizashi said coldly.

"Someone... will want you."

That person was naturally Young Master Sarutobi Ryo.

Hiuga Hizashi had been a member of the branch family for many years, so he was very good at observing people's expressions.

From Sarutobi Ryo's rescue of Ruri, and the beautiful women surrounding him, he could more or less guess something.

Of course, guessing is just guessing.

The reality might be different.

But no matter what.

It's always good to be careful.

Who knows if Young Master Ryo really likes that sort of thing.

"So, just obediently wait..."

After saying that, Hiuga Hizashi looked at Hiuga Natsu, who was rushing over from outside.

"Natsu, from today onwards, I am the head of the Hiuga clan. When you return, summon everyone, and I will explain this matter..."

As he spoke, Hiuga Hizashi looked at the ANBU member beside him.

The latter nodded, indicating that he would accompany him to explain the arrangements made by the higher-ups.

At that time, everyone would understand the changes in the Hiuga clan.

Chapter 68. Konoha's Defeat is Like a Collapsing Mountain

The next morning...

Sarutobi Ryo looked at the Byakugan maiden still sleeping in his arms, feeling satisfied.

[Infuse the Will of Fire into Hiuga Ruri]

[Progress: 90%]

[Reward: Hiuga Power]

The system's reward was just a line of prompts.

But Sarutobi Ryo knew that he had truly obtained the power of the Hiuga.

Whether it was Hiuga Ruri, or the child who might be born in the future... Hiuga Neji.

No, from now on, he should be called Sarutobi Neji.

The strongest mother in the Hiuga clan, plus the strongest offspring, they were all his relatives.

Obtaining Ruri was equivalent to obtaining the power of the Hiuga.

Byakugan, or even... Tenseigan.

In addition, Hiuga Ruri's strength was obviously tens of thousands of times stronger than Hiuga Natsu.

Therefore, from her, he could also obtain most of the Hiuga clan's inheritance.

As for the details of some secret techniques passed down orally in the main family, he could obtain them from Hiuga Hiashi, or even Hiuga Hazuki, when the time came.

......

The changes in the Hiuga clan were told to others by Hiuga Hizashi the next day.

The entire Konoha knew about the changes in the Hiuga clan.

If it were at ordinary times, everyone would pay close attention and use it as idle chatter after meals, even speculating about the conspiracy theories that might be involved.

However, Konoha after the New Year was simultaneously facing pressure from the four major ninja villages, which made everyone unhappy.

Faced with a national crisis, everyone could only focus their energy on fighting.

Those with discerning eyes had already seen that the Konoha building was about to collapse.

Would the foundation of half a century be destroyed in one fell swoop?

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt very worried about this.

The Third Ninja World War continued to be an opportunity for Konoha to break through the encirclement.

Fortunately.

The four major ninja villages were also fighting on their own, with no intention of joining forces.

This more or less gave Konoha a chance to breathe, and... a fluke mentality.

After another meeting of the Jonin squad ended.

Everyone left one after another.

This time, in addition to Hiuga Hizashi coming forward to replace Hiuga Hiashi and being officially recognized, there was still some uninformative talk.

After everyone left, Sarutobi Ryo, Hatake Sakumo, and Namikaze Minato stayed behind.

"Sakumo, Sarutobi Ryo, Namikaze Minato, the reason we asked you three to stay here is because we have some things we want to tell you..."

Koharu Utatane's words became slightly gentler.

Perhaps it was because Konoha was facing an unprecedented crisis.

Even Hatake Sakumo, who she originally disliked, now seemed precious.

"After discussions at the higher levels, we believe that we should consider selecting the Fourth Hokage to boost morale... and you three... are the most hopeful candidates to become Hokage..."

This not only included the Fourth Hokage.

It also designated the scope of the Fifth Hokage.

Tsunade's departure, Jiraiya's lack of interest in the Hokage position, Orochimaru's hidden evil intentions...

After excluding these people.

Sarutobi Ryo, Hatake Sakumo, and Namikaze Minato were the best candidates at the moment.

"Sarutobi Ryo, you don't need to speak first, we know that you highly admire your teacher... Konoha's White Fang..."

Homura Mitokado adjusted his glasses, indicating that they understood.

"But now that the war has become this situation, we can't just designate one person..."

The implication of Homura Mitokado's words was that any one of the three could die on the battlefield.

Therefore, we must plan in advance and at least have a substitute.

Normally, according to the order, Hatake Sakumo would definitely be the Fourth Hokage.

Then the younger Sarutobi Ryo and Namikaze Minato would compete for the Fifth Hokage.

But now it's different than before...

"Why don't you ask them three what other views they have on the current situation..."

Danzō suddenly spoke.

Rather than designating who is the Hokage, he was more concerned with how to win this battlefield.

Since they believed that all three were qualified to become Hokage, then as candidates, it would be normal for them to turn the tide, right?

"......"

Hatake Sakumo scratched his head, unable to think of a specific strategy.

Although he was highly skilled, he did lack judgment on the direction of the war.

This was because he had only been involved in politics for a short time, so... he was still considered a rookie.

Namikaze Minato was also silent.

He had obtained the memories of the second cycle, and also obtained the information sent back by his future self.

What he currently lacked was only time...

That's right, he was racing against time, and he had to have enough time to become stronger.

Then, Young Master Ryo must also have the same idea.

Namikaze Minato looked at Sarutobi Ryo beside him, whose expression was equally calm.

Because both of them knew that as long as they had enough time, sooner or later... the two of them could become powerful people who could turn the tide.

In fact.

Sarutobi Ryo did have some ideas.

In the current situation, if he wanted to quickly defy the heavens, he would naturally need a heaven-defying technique.

For example, Impure World Resurrection...

This was a bottom-line method.

Pulling out the dead to fight in place of the living would instantly reverse the situation.

To be extreme, gathering the power of the entire Konoha to research Impure World Resurrection was not impossible.

But Impure World Resurrection was currently banned by the higher-ups, so it could only be a last resort.

Leaving aside this forbidden technique, the remaining heaven-defying technique was probably only "Eight Gates Released Formation".

The Book of Sealing must have recorded this forbidden technique.