Master, Please Become a Hokage

#27 - Section 27

In the ninja world, it's not uncommon for ninjas to have additional businesses.

For example, the Nara clan owns a forest in the Land of Fire. In the original story, Shikamaru designed and buried Hidan in that forest.

Danzo's Root also has its own businesses to maintain the operation of the underground dark forces.

There are too many examples like this...

Where there are people, there will be a ninja world.

Rather than letting others interfere here, it's better to do it yourself. That's Sarutobi Ryo's idea.

At least... I will make this place better than when others run it.

"What is Nonoyu doing?" Sarutobi Ryo sat down and took a sip of tea.

"She went to 'Wave Country' to gather intelligence."

Wave Country... is only a few hours away from here. It requires crossing the ocean.

With the speed of ninjas, they can reach there faster.

Wave Country's geographical location is similar to that of Whirlpool Country. This country is located north of Whirlpool Country.

If Kirigakure wants to invade Konoha, they will generally choose to land at the ruins of Whirlpool Country or Wave Country.

Wave Country's advantage is that there is no ninja village. The country is very small and is a neutral country.

The disadvantage is also that the land area is too small and the country is very poor, so it cannot hide a large army and can only operate with small units.

"I have arranged for Nonoyu's Root companions to live in the manor..."

Yamanaka Kei said another arrangement.

In order not to alert the enemy and arouse suspicion from Kirigakure ninjas, Nonoyu personally went to Wave Country to investigate the enemy's whereabouts.

In terms of intelligence gathering, perhaps only Kabuto in later generations can be compared with Nonoyu.

The Root members are hidden, concealing their existence.

"Okay, I understand."

Sarutobi Ryo got up, intending to take a bath and get a good night's sleep.

But at this moment, a series of exclamations suddenly sounded outside.

She has light purple hair, with a braid tied behind her head.

Scattered footsteps sounded.

Several bruised and swollen gangsters walked over, trembling as they stared at Sarutobi Ryo.

"L-Lord... we really couldn't stop her..."

In order to maintain the confidentiality of the upcoming joint operation with Kirigakure, the gangsters acted as a disguised front.

To ordinary people outside, it just seemed like there was an internal dispute within the gang, and then the local security suddenly improved.

But in reality... this is a secret action base for Konoha's side.

Since it's a secret location, naturally, outsiders can't know about it, and no one else can be let in.

They certainly knew about Sarutobi Ryo's thunderous methods.

The title of Black Reaper had long spread throughout the entire gang.

Now that they let someone in and failed to fulfill their duties, they were naturally scared to death, afraid that Sarutobi Ryo would punch them to death.

"Is she a Kirigakure spy?"

Yamanaka Kei curled the corner of her mouth, subconsciously thinking.

Using children as spies to exchange information, the people of Kirigakure can certainly do it.

"Wait a minute."

Just as Yamanaka Kei was about to use the Yamanaka clan's secret technique to stir up the other party's brain, Sarutobi Ryo raised his hand and stopped her.

Looking at the little girl lying on the ground again, Sarutobi Ryo asked faintly: "What's your name?"

The little girl, unable to struggle, slowly dimmed her eyes, and then, she uttered an answer that made Sarutobi Ryo's eyes light up.

"Guren."

Chapter 32: First Subordinate?

"Guren..."

Sarutobi Ryo's eyes lit up.

Comparing her appearance with the appearance in his memory.

Finally... Sarutobi Ryo confirmed.

This little girl is one of the reincarnation vessels chosen by Orochimaru in the original story.

"What abilities does she have?" Sarutobi Ryo asked without showing any emotion, but many thoughts flashed through his mind.

The gangsters who were asked quickly began to explain.

Different from ordinary people's skills, that is, taijutsu.

Agile figure, excellent reaction, that is, physical fitness.

More importantly...

"She knows ninjutsu, she can breathe fire..."

Several gangsters stared at Sarutobi Ryo, saying cautiously.

"Okay, this is none of your business, go down... Keep your mouths shut, as if nothing happened..."

Sarutobi Ryo waved his hand, and the few of them were relieved, bowed, and immediately went down.

"Why did you intrude into our manor?"

Sarutobi Ryo put his hands behind his back, signaling the Root ninja to release her.

"..."

Guren lay on the ground, looked around, her eyes filled with despair.

Everyone who remained on the scene was a powerful being she could not resist.

In that case... she can't... avenge her.

Sarutobi Ryo: "Revenge?"

As Sarutobi Ryo inquired, the truth quickly surfaced.

Guren's parents were a pair of wild ninjas.

During the Warring States Period, countless families fought each other.

Later, the Senju and Uchiha joined forces to establish Konoha, and many families joined in.

But there were also some families who didn't like Konoha, so they all went into hiding, or left the Land of Fire.

Guren's ancestors probably belonged to one of those inconspicuous existences.

She originally lived with her parents, carefree.

Later, that woman from the Guardian Ninja Twelve appeared and began to integrate this port town.

Guren's parents were relatively upright, so they protested immediately.

As a result, the woman killed her entire family in the middle of the night.

Guren was lucky enough to escape, and after hiding, she began to think of ways to take revenge.

In the past seven days, the port town has undergone many changes, and she couldn't bear it anymore, planning to sneak in to see what was going on, but she was discovered.

Probably... that's it.

"Revenge, huh."

Sarutobi Ryo nodded.

"Follow me."

Signaling her to follow, Guren didn't understand, but slowly got up and followed Sarutobi Ryo and Yamanaka Kei.

When they entered a room on the side of the manor, Sarutobi Ryo opened the door.

A woman was lying on the bed.

And that woman, covered in jewels, was Guren's enemy, and also the former Guardian Ninja Twelve.

According to Yamanaka Kei, after the incident, the Konoha high-level contacted the Fire Daimyo.

The Fire Daimyo immediately removed her from her position that night and announced "happily" that a replacement... could be selected from a Konoha ninja.

Let's not talk about this gesture of goodwill.

Just this action is one of the butterfly effects caused by Sarutobi Ryo's transmigrator identity.

You must know that the Guardian Ninja Twelve were all wild ninjas. This has been the case since the establishment of Konoha.

The first Guardian Ninja Twelve with the identity of a Konoha ninja will have to wait until many years later, when Asuma grows up and joins it in the original story.

History... has been changed.

Because of Sarutobi Ryo's participation, the direction of the ninja world is increasingly heading in an unpredictable direction.

"!"

It's her!

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

Guren's face instantly showed an extremely hateful expression.

Her blood rushing to her head, she was about to rush over, but Yamanaka Kei stopped her.

"Look carefully."

Yamanaka Kei signaled Guren to check the woman's condition.

As she probed, Guren slowly calmed down: "What's wrong with her?"

The woman, with her eyes open, staring at the ceiling, lay motionless on the bed.

Apart from breathing, there seemed to be no difference from a dead person.