Master, Please Become a Hokage

However, the strength between Jonin can vary greatly.

For example... according to the official databook, Kurenai Yuhi is the gatekeeper among Jonin, with her stats at the lowest limit.

The Jonin with the highest stats is Kakashi.

The difference in their overall stats is enormous.

No one would think that Kurenai Yuhi could beat Kakashi.

Rather, Kakashi could probably take on three at once, defeating three Kurenai Yuhi without any problem.

In addition, tools like the Sharingan and the Lightning Blade · Fang can greatly enhance a ninja's strength. With the Kiba blades in her hands, Ringo Ameyuri's strength greatly increased, making it reasonable for her to defeat Hakuyaku Hozuki.

"How about we promote Sarutobi Ryota and the others to Jonin? What do you all think?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his colleagues.

After a brief discussion, Sarutobi Ryota and the others naturally obtained the qualification of "Jonin."

Jonin are the elite of a ninja village.

Most ninjas will eventually become Chunin. This can be seen from everyone mocking Might Duy for being a perpetual Genin. In this world, it is abnormal to not become a Chunin.

And on average, one Tokubetsu Jonin will appear among every 20 to 30 Chunin.

One Jonin will appear among every 100 Chunin.

Jonin are proof of talent and a representation of strength.

Becoming a Jonin also means gaining access to Jonin-level resources.

For geniuses, Jonin... is also the real beginning of the road to becoming strong.

In some emergency situations, Jonin can directly order and mobilize nearby Chunin and Genin, and some Jonin even have the authority to mobilize Anbu squads for combat.

Some important departments require a minimum rank of Jonin. For example, Yamanaka Inoichi's older cousin, Yamanaka Inoichi, is in the Intelligence Division. Another example is the logistics department, which is managed by the Akimichi clan.

The importance of Jonin is self-evident, and correspondingly, they will also be regularly dispatched on dangerous missions, ranging from A-rank to S-rank. Therefore, Jonin are often a rank level that is very close to death.

"This time, we have to thank Ryota-sama..." Hakuyaku Hozuki breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he completely benefited from Sarutobi Ryota.

Unaware of the inside story, he did not know that the higher-ups had already planned the promotion path for everyone.

When Hakuyaku Hozuki and Hyuga Ruri left, the atmosphere in the office changed slightly.

It was a change of light and shadow.

Shimura Danzo, the man sitting in the shadows, then spoke: "Tomorrow... let Sarutobi Ryota and Yamanaka Kei report to the Anbu."

He looked at Sarutobi Ryota and Yamanaka Kei, and finally focused his gaze on Sarutobi Ryota.

"However, Hiruzen... even if he is your child, he must pass the Anbu assessment mission that I issue before he is qualified to join..."

In Danzo's view, Sarutobi Ryota was too pure and not dark enough, making him an unsuitable choice for the Anbu.

Yamanaka Kei, on the other hand, had very good qualifications and was very suitable for joining the Anbu.

The path of darkness began here, but Sarutobi Ryota was not very worried about it.

Because... he was not as simple as everyone thought.

......

When Sarutobi Ryota walked out of the Hokage Building, a figure was waiting under the shade of a tree not far away.

Sarutobi Ryota walked over, and Hatake Sakumo scratched his head: "Ryota-sama, congratulations."

In Hatake Sakumo's view, there was no doubt that Sarutobi Ryota could become a Jonin.

With Sarutobi Ryota's talent, it would be strange if he couldn't become a Jonin.

"Today I'm going to grill Pacific saury, come and sit here..."

Hatake Sakumo's seemingly casual invitation was a portrayal of maintaining the relationship between teacher and student.

As Sarutobi Ryota's swordsmanship teacher, Hatake Sakumo taught Sarutobi Ryota many skills, and the two got along very happily.

"Okay."

Sarutobi Ryota smiled and agreed.

Along the way, they passed through Konoha's bustling streets, and finally the three came to a bungalow on the edge of Konoha.

This seemingly simple building with a courtyard is Hatake Sakumo's home.

After entering the house, the three sat down and chatted for a while.

Unconsciously, time passed, and it was already dusk in the afternoon.

Hatake Sakumo told many interesting stories, including Kakashi's experience in the Ninja Academy, the tasks he encountered, and the problems in his cultivation.

"It's time to cook, you two, please wait a moment..."

Hatake Sakumo got up, put on an apron, and walked into the kitchen.

Yamanaka Kei, who was sitting in the living room, poured a full cup of tea for Sarutobi Ryota and said softly: "Ryota-sama, Sakumo-sensei is really a good person..."

Her words had a deeper meaning.

"A good person like this will be controlled by the higher-ups in the future, and who knows what kind of fate he will encounter..."

Yamanaka Kei is not optimistic about Hatake Kakashi, the son of Konoha's White Fang, joining Team 7.

A good old man whose dream is to live a carefree life will be completely eaten clean by Konoha's higher-ups when the time comes.

"It would be okay if he was alone, he could just become a rogue ninja, but... Sakumo-sensei now has a weakness..."

The weakness refers to Kakashi.

"If it were me, unless Konoha changed completely one day, I wouldn't have children."

Yamanaka Kei said that she would protect herself by not marrying or having children.

In this kind of Konoha, having one more child is equivalent to having one more cannon fodder, slave, and leek.

"......"

Sarutobi Ryota looked at the girl, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

In the original story, the two were clearly the same age as Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Konohamaru was born 4 or 5 years later than Naruto Uzumaki.

So that's the reason?

Afraid of having a weakness?

"What's wrong? Ryota-sama?" Noticing that Ryota-sama was staring at her, Yamanaka Kei couldn't help but blink.

Just as Sarutobi Ryota was about to say something, a very energetic voice rang out from outside: "I'm back."

Soon, a child with a mask, dead fish eyes, and the same silver messy hair as Hatake Sakumo walked in from outside with a very arrogant look.

Chapter 17. First Injection of the Will of Fire

The proud silver-haired brat is Hatake Sakumo's son, Hatake Kakashi.

Kakashi, known as a genius boy, is still studying at the Ninja Academy.

However, he will take the graduation exam next week, and he will become the youngest [young] Genin in Konoha's history.

Kakashi, who is unanimously praised by the teachers of the Ninja Academy, has become increasingly arrogant recently.

His classmates are still playing in the mud, but he is already about to become a real ninja.

With the mentality of a child, coupled with Hatake Sakumo's gentle education, Kakashi's proud performance at this time is very understandable.

"Ryota-sama?"

Kakashi was stunned when he saw Sarutobi Ryota and Yamanaka Kei, and then he immediately realized.

"You two... are here to freeload again!"

Kakashi, who looked surprised, was especially wary of Yamanaka Kei.

"Yo, isn't this Kakashi? I haven't seen you for a few days, and you've become more handsome. Come, let sister take a look..."

Yamanaka Kei showed a little devil-like smile.

Seeing this expression, Kakashi's forehead quickly began to sweat, and he immediately ran backwards, obviously scared by Yamanaka Kei.

Yamanaka Kei got up and chased out mercilessly.

Soon, Kakashi's screams rang out outside.

"Despicable ~ ~!"

"You she-devil!"

"You are not human!"

When the honest child Kakashi walked in from outside, he had become listless.

Like an old man about to die, Kakashi, who had been teased by Yamanaka Kei, sat down at the table with a dejected look.

Yamanaka Kei stretched out her hand and kept rubbing Kakashi's head.

Kakashi was like a tumbler, only able to be poisoned by Yamanaka Kei.

"Ryota-sama, aren't you going to take care of your follower?" Kakashi looked up, looking at Sarutobi Ryota with a sad and indignant look.

"Kei is doing it for your own good." Sarutobi Ryota's light words contained a very profound meaning.

Kakashi opened his mouth to refute, but he also noticed the change in the atmosphere.

"The world we live in is a cruel world..."

Sarutobi Ryota held the teacup and slowly took a sip.

Kakashi also fell into thought because of the heaviness contained in this sentence.

But with his age and experience, he still couldn't understand the meaning of this sentence.

Soon after, Hatake Sakumo prepared a hearty meal.

The four of them enjoyed a delicious meal in harmony.

After the meal, Yamanaka Kei went to bully the bear child again, and Kakashi's wailing continued to ring out in the yard.

Inside the living room, Hatake Sakumo seemed unaware.

"Ryota-sama, I heard from the Hokage-sama that... you will be arranged into the Anbu next..."

Although Hatake Sakumo is carefree and does not hold any important positions, he has countless experiences cooperating with the Anbu.

In the Anbu.

In addition to the regular Anbu, there is also a team called "Root."

Root is Danzo's private army, but Danzo used the reason of "cultivating talents for the Anbu" to pull up a huge team.

"Ryota-sama, if possible, you still have to work hard to be transferred to the direct Anbu squad under the Hokage-sama..."

Each Anbu squad has different functions, and sometimes they are mixed and used.

But there is one Anbu squad that is very special, called the "Hokage Direct Anbu Squad."

This Anbu squad is only responsible to the Hokage, and even Danzo has no power to mobilize it.

Hatake Sakumo was afraid that Sarutobi Ryota would be poisoned by Danzo, so he kindly reminded him here.

"Sakumo-sensei, thank you for your concern."

Sarutobi Ryota nodded.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

"But some things, you can't avoid them... even if you want to..."