Master, Please Become a Hokage

#245 - Section 245

This time, they landed on the border between Konoha and Amegakure.

Due to the special natural environment, it rained all year round.

In such an environment suitable for Water Release ninjutsu, Lao Zi's intention to train was very obvious.

The Four-Tails possessed the Lava Release Kekkei Genkai.

As the Jinchuriki, Lao Zi obtained this ability.

Using the water environment to refine the Kekkei Genkai and enhance its power.

The advantage of Lava Release over Fire Release is... it's not completely afraid of Water Release, but to say it has no effect at all would be unrealistic.

"Lord Orochimaru took action and had a fierce battle with the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, finally capturing him successfully..."

Kakashi scratched his head, his tone full of surprise.

In Kakashi's perception, he couldn't accurately measure the difference between himself and the Sannin.

Just like in the original story, 27-year-old Kakashi still thought he could die together with Orochimaru, but what he saw was an illusion of himself being instantly killed and his head flying off. Only then did Kakashi realize how naive he was to think he could trade one for one with Orochimaru.

After personally witnessing Orochimaru's fierce battle with Lao Zi, a battle that shook the earth, and subduing him.

Kakashi realized the absolute gap between him and the Sannin.

"Yes..."

Sarutobi Ryō nodded, not at all surprised by this result.

In the original story, Orochimaru, with his arms crippled, could go toe-to-toe with Naruto with four tails, at least he could retreat completely without any pressure.

With both hands intact, and facing Lao Zi, who was even weaker, he would naturally be able to capture him in the end.

Moreover, there was also the Impure World Reincarnation, such a shameless forbidden technique.

He could completely exhaust Lao Zi to death.

Upon learning that the Four-Tails had been captured, Uzumaki Mito was slightly surprised.

Currently, Lao Zi has been brought back to Konoha, awaiting disposal.

Iwagakure most likely doesn't know about this, after all, their intelligence system is remarkably poor.

"Go back and tell Orochimaru, don't kill Lao Zi, take good care of him, and wait for me to return..."

After Sarutobi Ryō finished instructing, Kakashi nodded and left.

Orochimaru, who replaced Danzo's position and took office as a new official, fulfilled his duties as a Konoha ninja while also demonstrating his strength to everyone.

This was also a kind of goodwill.

Indicating his support for his plan.

The new Konoha high-level system has begun to be established gradually.

The stable new regime system will completely replace the previous remnants.

Very good...

After Kakashi left, Sarutobi Ryō planned to rest for a while.

Beside him, Mitokado Koharu was still chattering endlessly.

Sarutobi Ryō seemed to be yielding, but in fact, he had already planned how to deal with her in his heart.

"Koharu, you and I will sleep in the same room together..."

Uzumaki Mito suddenly spoke, disrupting Sarutobi Ryō's plan.

Sarutobi Ryō raised his eyebrows slightly, knowing that this was Uzumaki Mito's delaying tactic.

Intending to use Mitokado Koharu to delay the time of her punishment.

Heh, no hurry, take it slow.

Sarutobi Ryō didn't expose her, but instead cooperated with her in acting out this scene.

The wind was blowing, and small stones were falling from time to time.

This spectacle is the characteristic of Iwagakure.

Because they had notified in advance, Sarutobi Ryō and his group entered the core area of Iwagakure unimpeded.

In a huge building resembling a tower leaning against the mountain, Sarutobi Ryō met the Tsuchikage, Ōnoki.

Unfriendly gazes emanated from all the Iwa ninjas around them.

Each of them had a ferocious and gloomy look, different from the sturdy Suna ninjas.

The imperialistic Iwagakure Village had a clear hierarchy.

Everywhere revealed an atmosphere of military discipline.

Enemies meeting are especially furious.

Sarutobi Ryō had once killed Ōnoki's eldest son.

No one can deny this.

However, Ōnoki was not the kind of hothead, and being good at calculating, he could restrain his emotions well.

For the distinguished guests who came from afar, he still showed the proper hospitality.

Especially... the appearance of Uzumaki Mito made him realize the seriousness of the problem.

Thus, he put personal grievances aside first.

"Lady Mito... long time no see..."

Ōnoki stared at the beautiful woman in front of him, and in a trance, he seemed to have returned to decades ago.

Back then, he went to Konoha with the Second Tsuchikage, but was left with a psychological shadow by Uchiha Madara, which led to a change in his personality.

Ōnoki still has vivid memories of that experience.

"Lord Tsuchikage..."

Uzumaki Mito spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, and began to state the purpose of their visit.

Now that the entire ninja world knows about Uchiha Madara's plan, some narratives can be easily unfolded.

After listening to the intentions of the three.

Ōnoki sneered: "Even if Lady Mito you come in person and explain everything... things may not necessarily be true..."

Ōnoki still has doubts about the so-called Uchiha Madara being alive.

After all, no one has ever seen Uchiha Madara with their own eyes.

Maybe it's a fake made by Konoha.

What I haven't seen is equal to not existing.

Ōnoki's logic is in line with the thinking of ordinary people.

Even if Uchiha Madara is really alive, relying on the power of their Iwagakure, they will definitely be able to defeat him.

Ōnoki is so confident.

After all, he didn't master Dust Release back then.

Now, after half a lifetime of cultivation, his skills have reached perfection.

Ōnoki believes that if he encounters Uchiha Madara again, he will definitely be able to blow him to ashes.

"Is Lord Tsuchikage sure?"

Sarutobi Ryō, standing beside Uzumaki Mito, slowly spoke.

Ōnoki: "Hmm?!"

"Perhaps Lord Tsuchikage thinks that Uchiha Madara is already old and frail... and can easily kill the senile old man..."

Ōnoki's age is a few years older than Mitokado Koharu and the others.

Judging from his graying hair on both sides, Ōnoki's strength has begun to decline.

His not-so-tall body, even if it is still burly.

Not like the little old man in the original Naruto Shippuden...

But.

The erosion of time has indeed already begun.

Sooner or later, Ōnoki's not-so-tall body will continue to shrink.

The muscles that have been exercised for many years will also atrophy.

And eventually become the image of the old man in the original story.

"You see... Lady Mito has a way to stay young, how do you know Uchiha Madara doesn't?"

Sarutobi Ryō's statement made Ōnoki directly silent.

The source of his fear is the young and strong Uchiha Madara.

If Uchiha Madara still maintains his youth, and decades have passed... Uchiha Madara's strength will further improve...

Seeing Ōnoki's expression becoming more and more ugly, Sarutobi Ryō nodded slightly: "Lord Tsuchikage, Uchiha Madara is a traitor to Konoha, and also the culprit that will lead to the destruction of the ninja world... His plan attempts to eliminate everyone's construction and drag everyone into the abyss of dreams... This makes him the enemy of everyone..."

Sarutobi Ryō continued to reason.

"Logically and emotionally, we should put aside past prejudices, at least kill Uchiha Madara... and then consider the matter of continuing to be enemies with each other..."

Sarutobi Ryō's words were very realistic.

With a great enemy in front of us, we should abandon past grievances and join forces to solve Uchiha Madara first. This is the decision a leader should make.

Are you teaching me how to do things?!

Ōnoki glared at Sarutobi Ryō with great dissatisfaction, perhaps wanting to take advantage of this gap to launch an attack and settle personal grievances.

"My eldest son died at your hands. The profession of a ninja is certainly faced with death at any time, but how can this make me trust you?"

"Hmph... In the end, you are still too focused on personal grievances..."

Mitokado Koharu spoke directly, launching a cold ridicule at Ōnoki.

"Tsuchikage... now is the moment of the ninja world's survival..."

So.

Who do you think you are?

Ōnoki glanced at Mitokado Koharu, not recognizing her at all...

Mitokado Koharu: "......"

Directly ignoring Mitokado Koharu, Ōnoki was too lazy to talk to an unknown small fry.

He looked at Sarutobi Ryō again, waiting for Sarutobi Ryō's reply.

"I remember that Iwagakure Village emphasizes unity... and the Will of Stone..."

Sarutobi Ryō suddenly mentioned the core of Iwagakure.