Master, Please Become a Hokage

Despite his efforts to display a "kind" smile, it still exuded the aura of a predator.

Just seeing him made people uncomfortable, let alone being targeted by him.

But this very existence possessed a remarkable identity.

Orochimaru was not only a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi, but also held the title of "Sannin."

Yamanaka Kei pondered for a few seconds, then immediately invited Orochimaru inside.

Orochimaru waited for a moment, and then Hiro Sarutobi, who had finished his morning practice and changed his clothes, walked out of the bathroom.

"Mr. Orochimaru, what brings you here?"

Hiro Sarutobi sat down on the spot, facing Orochimaru across the table.

Different Fire Shadow worlds have different historical trajectories.

In the manga, Orochimaru has no relationship with Nawaki Senju.

The TV animation created an original master-disciple connection, arranging Orochimaru as Nawaki Senju's teacher.

This subtle difference in perception is something Hiro Sarutobi has been carefully paying attention to since coming to this world.

For someone as arrogant as him to show goodwill was not an easy thing to do.

As the beloved disciple of his old father, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru was famous throughout Konoha for his genius, and of course he had the qualifications to be proud.

Orochimaru took out two pieces of paper from his sleeve and placed them on the table: "These are your and Yamanaka Kei's 'Jonin Qualification Certificates'..."

Hiro Sarutobi glanced at them.

Jonin, like Chunin, will receive a qualification certificate after passing the exam as proof.

This is a symbolic thing, just going through the motions.

"Thank you, Mr. Orochimaru..." Hiro Sarutobi nodded slightly, instructing Yamanaka Kei to put away the qualification certificates.

"Then, next, Hiro Sarutobi... please come with me to the Jonin archive room..."

Orochimaru stood up, making a follow-up invitation.

Hiro Sarutobi knew that just as after becoming a Chunin, a series of identity certificates and supplies such as Konoha vests would be issued.

Becoming a Jonin would also grant corresponding benefits and resources.

A ninja village's cultivation system will spare no effort in cultivating its ninjas.

Obtaining resources is also a way to win people's hearts.

Following Orochimaru, they left together, strolling on the streets of Konoha, and before long, Orochimaru opened the conversation: "Heh heh... Young Master Hiro, first of all, congratulations on becoming Jonin..."

After some pleasantries.

Hiro Sarutobi didn't think Orochimaru was just here to be a messenger; if that were the case, he could have just found a random extra to lead the way.

Obviously, Orochimaru had other requests.

Soon after, the three arrived at the Jonin archive room.

Located on the side of the Fire Shadow Building, it seemed a bit deserted.

Early in the morning, there was no one here.

Following the dark alley, the group finally arrived at the door at the end.

Two Konoha ninjas guarding the door nodded to Orochimaru and opened the lock.

A room full of scrolls was presented before Hiro Sarutobi's eyes.

Now that he had become a Jonin, the channels for learning ninjutsu were naturally much more complete than those for Genin and Chunin.

"So many scrolls... Is this the resource that Jonin can obtain?"

Yamanaka Kei stepped forward first and immediately began to inspect the scrolls that had been read countless times by predecessors.

But soon, the girl who was flipping through the scrolls showed a look of disgust.

"Tch... all trash~~!"

Yamanaka Kei casually threw the scroll back onto the shelf, her pretty face completely losing interest.

"Young Master, I originally thought there would be some powerful ninjutsu, but after taking a closer look, they are all common goods..."

"You two can choose one scroll from inside."

At this time, Orochimaru began to introduce.

Saying such words at this time, coupled with Yamanaka Kei's performance just now, made the scene a bit awkward for a moment.

Looking at Orochimaru, who had a smile on his lips and a kind look in his eyes, Hiro Sarutobi walked over and silently flipped through the scrolls on a few shelves.

Don't refuse something you can get for free.

It's better than getting nothing.

With this mentality, Hiro Sarutobi began to carefully select.

"Heh heh..."

Orochimaru stood aside, observing Hiro Sarutobi's movements.

Hiro Sarutobi's humble and calm attitude impressed him very much.

In the end, Orochimaru made a certain decision, or rather... revealed his true intention for this trip.

"Young Master Hiro, what do you think of this scroll?"

He took it out from his sleeve, walked to the side, and handed it to Hiro Sarutobi.

Looking at the scroll being handed over, Hiro Sarutobi immediately understood that this was Orochimaru's private stash.

Orochimaru, who aspired to master all the ninjutsu in the world, naturally had a very rich collection of scrolls.

Compared to these common goods like Wind Style: Great Breakthrough and Lightning Style: Earth Run... Orochimaru's treasured techniques were the real treasures.

Hiro Sarutobi took it silently and unfolded it.

At a glance, he saw the value of this scroll.

Sometimes, the power of a technique cannot be evaluated solely by its rank. The strength of some ninjutsu can be exaggerated to the point of being perverted.

The scroll that Orochimaru gave him came from the Land of Rice Fields and was a secret technique of a certain clan.

This scroll was a taijutsu technique that was not circulated in the ninja world or Konoha, and was quite rare.

"If I remember correctly, in the original work, only Jirobo, one of the Sound Four, learned this taijutsu."

Breaking rocks with one punch, lifting tons of stones with bare hands, and sending a Super Size Transformation Choji flying with one palm...

All kinds of performances showed the power of this taijutsu.

This is a pure and violent taijutsu.

The difficulty of the technique is only C-rank, and everyone can learn it.

But you must have a special physique to truly exert its power. Otherwise, it will be just an ordinary taijutsu when used.

If the naturally strong Sarutobi clan could learn this taijutsu, it would be like a fish in water, and it would be no problem to exert its full power.

Seeing the eager look in Hiro Sarutobi's eyes, Orochimaru knew that his purpose had been achieved.

With Hiro Sarutobi's question, Orochimaru officially stated his thoughts: "Young Master Hiro, I just hope... if the village starts the next Fire Shadow election, I hope you can lean towards me..."

So that's how it is.

Hiro Sarutobi understood.

Orochimaru has always believed that he is the best candidate for the Fourth Fire Shadow.

This kind of blind self-confidence was broken in the original work until Minato Namikaze took office.

Want to win my vote with a powerful scroll... it's not impossible.

But the problem is...

"Sorry, Mr. Orochimaru, I can't take this scroll."

Hiro Sarutobi handed the scroll back, not accepting Orochimaru's suggestion.

Seeing Hiro Sarutobi so straightforward, Orochimaru was not surprised, because through years of observation, he had long known Hiro Sarutobi's humble and uncompromising character.

"Heh heh... Young Master Hiro, do you think I can't become the Fourth Fire Shadow?"

Orochimaru spread his hands, not taking the scroll, but asking curiously.

Just as Minato Namikaze's supporters were Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, Orochimaru also had Danzo as his backup.

"How should I put it... If we are talking about facts, Mr. Sakumo has the greatest chance of becoming the Fourth Hokage."

Hiro Sarutobi stated his judgment.

Even the Sannin are hazy existences in front of Konoha's White Fang.

Orochimaru obviously has self-awareness about this.

He smiled and didn't care: "Then... if Mr. Sakumo has no intention of running for Fire Shadow, among the other candidates, how about leaning towards me?"

Orochimaru put forward a possibility, but it contained a great deal of information.

Golden serpentine vertical pupils stared intently at Hiro Sarutobi.

Hiro Sarutobi met his gaze without panic, and then returned his outstretched hand: "No problem."

......

A moment later.

Hiro Sarutobi and Yamanaka Kei listened to the sound of the door closing and locking behind them, their eyes watching Orochimaru leave.

"Young Master, the words that Orochimaru-sama said just now contained a lot of information..."

Yamanaka Kei always felt that the sentence just now was hinting at many things.

"Yes."

Hiro Sarutobi nodded and put away the scroll.

Chapter 19. Danzo: Hiruzen, your son has the qualifications to be in the Anbu

More than ten minutes later...

Hiro Sarutobi and Yamanaka Kei arrived at a breakfast shop.

Orochimaru's visit meant that they didn't have time to prepare breakfast.

Yamanaka Kei ate with relish, constantly looking up to steal glances at her young master.

Last night's experience was still vivid in her mind. Thinking that her young master, who only knew how to practice and was like a training machine, actually had such a side, Yamanaka Kei couldn't help but feel a burst of heat on her cheeks.

At this time, Hiro Sarutobi, who was sitting opposite Yamanaka Kei, was lost in thought.

Fire Shadow...

His goal is to correct Konoha, and even this ninja world, after becoming Fire Shadow.

But if you consider the ages of himself and Minato Namikaze as children.

The most powerful person to take on the position of "Fourth Fire Shadow" should be Konoha's White Fang, Sakumo Hatake, who has been famous for a long time.

Sakumo Hatake now has extremely high public support, even surpassing the Sannin. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely be the next Fire Shadow.

However, according to the thinking and arrangements of the upper echelons, as well as the hints in Orochimaru's words this morning, it is highly likely that Sakumo Hatake will still embark on the same path of being suppressed and persecuted as in the original work.

And the best way to bring someone down is to ruin their reputation.

This can be seen from Sakumo Hatake's experience in the original work.