Master, Please Become a Hokage

Naturally, others present could also imagine some of it.

Everyone looked at each other, waiting for the future changes in Konoha.

Meanwhile, Sarutobi Ryo, who had been appointed, looked at the system's prompt before him.

The reward has been credited.

【True Power...】

"What could it be?"

Sarutobi Ryo couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation for this reward.

In addition, the system didn't seem to have issued a prompt for the next main quest stage yet.

However, according to the original story's development, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Rebellion shouldn't happen, right?

After all, Obito's side...

No, not necessarily.

After all, Nohara Rin... Hmm...

Chapter 92. Minato Namikaze: What to Do If You Can't Marry Kushina

At this critical juncture for Konoha's survival.

Sarutobi Ryo, single-handedly, captured the Five-Tailed Jinchuriki from Iwagakure.

By this alone, he had rendered a great service.

Strictly speaking, it was even comparable to when Minato Namikaze rescued Kushina, who had been kidnapped by Kumogakure.

With such merit, facing everyone, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally proposed... the decision to have Sarutobi Ryo serve as the Jonin squad leader, which would undoubtedly convince everyone.

No one would say that Sarutobi Ryo was relying on his elders' promotion.

This appointment was truly well-deserved.

Faced with the changing timeline, Minato Namikaze seemed slightly anxious.

Ryo-sama becoming the Jonin squad leader doesn't mean he can't compete for the Hokage position.

Rather, if he participates in the election at that time, the road will be smoother.

In this... the Third Hokage-sama did not engage in any favoritism.

Along the way, Ryo-sama has relied on his own intelligence to get to where he is today.

Even he can't find any fault with it.

However...

Not being able to find fault doesn't mean that problems won't really arise.

Whether it's Sakumo-sensei or Ryo-sama...

Their careers will all affect his eventual marriage to Kushina.

And then... affect Naruto's birth.

The scales began to tip, and Minato Namikaze... was indeed anxious.

"Congratulations, Ryo-sama..."

After a brief congratulation from everyone, their faces remained full of sorrow.

Because while Iwagakure suffered a temporary defeat, Konoha also suffered heavy losses.

Even if Iwagakure doesn't attack again, they must prevent the invasion of other ninja villages.

Facing his father's expectant gaze, Sarutobi Ryo nodded: "Everyone... our current military strength has been severely damaged and can no longer support another large-scale battle..."

This was a fact; Konoha's ninjas had been exhausted.

It was fortunate that the remaining personnel could defend the village.

"Therefore... our next strategy should shift to small-scale operations..."

Because it was a zero-sum game, single points had to be broken through.

"Multiple reconnaissance squads should be formed with many small teams, constantly patrolling within the national borders, avoiding direct conflicts with the enemy as much as possible..."

Fighting head-on would result in death, many deaths.

Therefore, the remaining Konoha ninjas should focus on reconnaissance work.

The strategy should shift from large-scale warfare to guerrilla tactics.

"Those tricky enemies should be left to Sakumo-sensei..."

Question: If there are more powerful experts leading troops to invade, what should be done?

The answer is to directly use Hatake Sakumo and let Hatake Sakumo find a way to carry out assassinations and ambushes.

"Orochimaru-sensei's abilities are very good at infiltration..."

Sarutobi Ryo looked at Orochimaru, who nodded slightly.

Orochimaru was, of course, very proud of his talents.

There was no place that Orochimaru couldn't infiltrate if he wanted to.

Therefore, once the reconnaissance squad confirms that there really are experts leading troops to invade again, let Orochimaru go to the enemy's camp to collect information.

After obtaining the information, Hatake Sakumo would be dispatched.

"Of course, containment is also very necessary. With my and Minato Namikaze's abilities, we are very suitable for harassing and containing the enemy..."

Minato Namikaze has the Flying Thunder God Technique.

And Sarutobi Ryo himself also has Swift Release and powerful strength, as well as the Eight Gates Release and Lightning Release Chakra Mode's burst.

Both are suitable for reaping miscellaneous soldiers, mowing the lawn without equal.

Listening to his eldest son formulating a suitable action plan so quickly, even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

It can now be assumed that the war has entered its later stages.

Most ninja villages are playing a zero-sum game.

In this situation, infiltration and assassination have become possible.

Small-scale conflicts will become the absolute main theme.

"Good... very good..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, feeling that he had underestimated his eldest son.

Although Sarutobi Ryo didn't like to talk much since he was a child, nor did he like to show off, appearing slightly withdrawn.

But when it comes to actually doing things, others will understand that he is no worse than any extroverted ninja.

"Right now, Ryo-sama's proposal is the most suitable strategy."

Nara Shikaku also nodded, unable to find any fault.

In the later stages of the war, with Hatake Sakumo's strength as the backbone and others as supplements, it would be possible to turn the tide.

After all, Hatake Sakumo's strength is obvious to all.

His various assassination and ambush records of famous and powerful individuals are also impressive.

In yesterday's battle, Hatake Sakumo traversed countless times in the midst of thousands of troops, killing three Iwagakure Jonin, which is absolute proof.

After arranging the general direction of the strategy, everyone showed convinced expressions.

Minato Namikaze was silent on the side.

He couldn't find any fault with this plan.

Because... Hatake Sakumo can not only do the same things as him.

The beheading operations that he can't do, Konoha's White Fang can also do.

......

When everyone dispersed, constantly congratulating Sarutobi Ryo, regaining smiles and confidence...

Kushina keenly noticed her lover's unease.

"Minato, what's wrong? Are you feeling sad for everyone who died in battle...?"

Kushina subconsciously thought that Minato Namikaze was somewhat saddened by the fierce battle yesterday.

However, in fact.

Minato Namikaze was anxious about whether Naruto would be born or not.

According to this trend of development.

It is likely that Naruto will never be born...

Even if he eventually marries Kushina, the child born, if the timing is not right, it will not be Naruto...

"Minato..."

Jiraiya walked over from the side, patting his disciple on the shoulder.

His thoughts were similar to Kushina's.

And Jiraiya was even more emotional, regretting not being by his disciple's side back then, leading to the deaths of the other two students.

Now, Minato must be reminded of the scene, right...

"Kushina, Jiraiya-sensei..."

Minato Namikaze's eyes flickered, his heart becoming more and more anxious.

He thought of various possibilities, and finally found that the difficulty of marrying Kushina was very high.

If Sakumo-sensei becomes the Hokage, of course, he will have to fulfill the responsibility of guarding the Jinchuriki.

And he, who is not related to him in any way, will definitely not be able to marry Kushina.

Maybe the person who marries Kushina will become Ryo-sama.

It is also possible... that Kushina will live alone for the rest of her life.

This kind of future cannot be allowed to happen...

Chapter 93. Obito: My Head Itches, Green Grass Is About to Grow

Subsequent arrangements were carried out in an orderly manner.

The remains were buried on the spot, and Konoha's ninjas began to withdraw from the battlefield one after another.

Because the high-level officials adopted Ryo-sama's suggestion, the main force was divided into smaller units, adopting a strategy of small-scale, multi-team guerrilla warfare, and began to deploy defenses throughout the borders of the Land of Fire.

And Hatake Sakumo, Sarutobi Ryo, and others, who were meritorious officials, returned triumphantly.

The great war brought heavy losses, breaking countless families, but it finally brought back the dawn of victory.

In the later stages of the zero-sum war, it depends on which expert performs better.

The existence of Hatake Sakumo, Sarutobi Ryo, and others has become an important cornerstone of the village in the later stages.

From this perspective, Hatake Sakumo becoming the Fourth Hokage is already a foregone conclusion.

Konoha needs Hatake Sakumo, and so does the Land of Fire.

The interests of all parties can be maintained because of the existence of Hatake Sakumo.

To ensure Konoha's survival, Hatake Sakumo must be allowed to sit firmly in this important position.