Master, Please Become a Hokage

This also led to the instant death of his supervising Jonin.

Sarutobi Ryo recalled that battle, unable to identify those inexplicable individuals.

Because the Naruto series didn't overly describe the Second Shinobi World War, it's normal for unfamiliar experts to appear.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't overthink it, simply reporting the situation he encountered to his superiors as it was.

"Ninjas are often accompanied by death, it's a very normal thing."

Sarutobi Ryo nodded, then met Minato Namikaze's eyes.

"But... Minato, don't you think the act of sending children to the battlefield is unreasonable?"

The deceased being mourned before them, Senju Nawaki, was Sarutobi Ryo and Minato Namikaze's senior, and also a childhood playmate of theirs.

From the moment Senju Nawaki died, Sarutobi Ryo's dissatisfaction with the current Konoha political system erupted.

Now, the cemetery has added many children's tombstones, adding countless broken families.

"This..."

Minato Namikaze looked at the ground, appearing hesitant.

Minato Namikaze's smile slowly disappeared, and after thinking for a moment, he responded: "Ryo-sama, perhaps some things are indeed unreasonable at the moment... Therefore, what we can do is strive to climb higher, become Hokage, and then... change those things."

Power.

Minato Namikaze emphasized the importance of power.

A ninja, unless they are like the First Hokage, capable of pacifying the Land of Fire alone.

Otherwise, they must strive for power while improving their strength.

When they were young, the three of them often discussed their dreams.

Senju Nawaki, needless to say, his ideal was to inherit his grandfather Hashirama Senju's will and become the Kage of this village.

So was Minato Namikaze.

Among the three, the only one who wasn't interested in becoming Hokage was Sarutobi Ryo.

However, the occurrence of certain events, especially witnessing Senju Nawaki's death, completely changed Sarutobi Ryo.

When... a soul possessing 21st-century thinking, belonging to the Celestial Dynasty, personally witnesses children being sent to the battlefield to die, what kind of thoughts and emotions would surge in his heart?

Sarutobi Ryo's answer is: I will become Hokage, it's time to inject the true Will of Fire into this village!

"Power is indeed important."

Sarutobi Ryo nodded.

After all, without power, even if one's strength reaches the level of Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo, they can only be summoned and dismissed by those in power.

"Ryo-sama, are you also going to compete for the Hokage position?" Minato Namikaze blinked, his tone gentle, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

No wonder Kushina called him a little sun.

"That's right." Sarutobi Ryo looked at Senju Nawaki's grave again. "Some things need to change... No, it should be said, it's time to return to the initial intentions."

"Then, let's work hard together."

Minato Namikaze's smile became even brighter, without the slightest hint of jealousy.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Minato Namikaze bid farewell, as he had to go to the other side of the cemetery to accompany Kushina, who had also come to pay respects.

"Young master, that Minato Namikaze seems certain that he can become Hokage."

Yamanaka Kei smirked, her eyes revealing disdain.

"Should I... secretly teach him a lesson?"

"..."

Hearing Yamanaka Kei's statement, Sarutobi Ryo's expression gradually became strange.

His childhood friend was good in every way.

But there was just one problem.

It's just... it's like... how should I put it, like she picked up the script of a lackey.

And that villainous master seems to be myself.

Chapter 4: The Ninja World is Decaying Again

"Young master, I've investigated these past few days, and although that Minato Namikaze has suddenly improved recently, he's still not worth mentioning, and this guy actually delusionally wants to compete with you for the Hokage position..."

The beautiful blonde ponytail girl spoke, a wicked arc appearing at the corner of her lips.

— A complete villain template.

That's right, that's the rhythm.

The henchman goes up to provoke the child of destiny, and gets severely beaten.

If he can't win, he finds his master.

The arrogant and despotic Second Generation Fire feels he lost face, so he personally goes down, only to be beaten so badly that even his mother wouldn't recognize him.

In the end, the villains become the cannon fodder for the child of destiny's rise...

"Don't cause trouble."

Sarutobi Ryo glanced at Yamanaka Kei as a warning.

Yamanaka Kei shrank her neck and could only give up.

In the original story, Konohamaru's parents... had no names, it was only mentioned in a manga title page that they were Hiruzen Sarutobi's right and left arms, elite Anbu Jonin.

They didn't even show their faces, perhaps they really took the path of being slapped in the face by Minato Namikaze, and because they were too ashamed to face anyone, they could only wear masks as Anbu for the rest of their lives.

Sarutobi Ryo had no interest in playing the protagonist and villain game with others, nor was he prepared to walk the predetermined path of the original story.

My fate is made by me.

Since he came to this world, he would naturally follow his own will to achieve his path.

As the son of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, his background was prominent.

Inheriting the "seven attributes" talent of the Ninjutsu Professor, and also possessing the "natural divine power" of the Sarutobi clan... all kinds of titles and identities were complete.

Walking on the road, everyone would call him Young Master.

The treatment was like Konohamaru in the original story, everyone had to give him some face.

With such an excellent start, talent, and resources, Sarutobi Ryo naturally didn't waste a single day.

Only in this way could he live up to this perfect start.

His outstanding talent, coupled with hard work from a young age, eventually allowed him to grow to his current height.

If he estimated correctly, the next step would probably be to be promoted to "Jonin" by the Konoha elders along with Minato Namikaze.

"Nawaki-senpai, just watch carefully, I will change Konoha, change this ninja world!"

After Sarutobi Ryo finished speaking, he turned and left the cemetery.

"Young master, didn't you say that the soul is in a state of slumber after death? In that case, Nawaki-senpai definitely won't know what you're doing..."

Yamanaka Kei held an umbrella and quickly followed.

Sarutobi Ryo: "Shut up!"

......

The next morning, the rain cleared and the sky was clear.

Sarutobi Ryo started his morning practice in the courtyard early in the morning.

The large courtyard was empty, with only two people living in this old house.

After Konoha was established, the first owner of this house was Sarutobi Ryo's grandfather, Hiruzen Sarutobi's father... Sarutobi Sasuke.

The second owner was naturally Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Later, as Hiruzen Sarutobi took office as the Third Hokage, he moved away from here and went to the annex of the Hokage Building... taking over the public residence legacy called "Hokage no Ie" from Tobirama Senju.

This courtyard naturally fell into Sarutobi Ryo's hands.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't like crowds.

The quiet courtyard was most suitable for cultivation.

"Young master, the meal is ready."

After finishing a set of Konoha taijutsu, the blonde ponytail girl wearing an apron enthusiastically came to greet him.

Yamanaka Kei, who also worked as a maid, had been taking care of Sarutobi Ryo since she was very young, as his playmate.

Sarutobi Ryo retracted his stance and went inside to eat.

Another peaceful day began.

Years of battlefield life, now returning to peaceful days, everything seemed like a dream.

"Young master, the war is over, it should be very peaceful next, right?"

Yamanaka Kei took off her apron and came to kneel on the tatami mat.

Even though she was so intelligent, it was the first time she had experienced the Ninja World War, and she still had lingering fears.

"Not necessarily."

Sarutobi Ryo shook his head.

Yamanaka Kei thought that her young master was talking about the post-war missions after the end of the war.

However, what Sarutobi Ryo said next surprised Yamanaka Kei.

"The end of the Second Ninja World War was interrupted by various countries dividing the interests of small countries. After the countries have digested their spoils, the Third Ninja World War will break out..."

The Naruto Ninja official formula book evaluates the Third War in this way, saying... the Third War is a continuation of the Second War.

Because the Five Great Nations did not suffer any major damage in the Second War, the Five Great Nations began to expand with a mysterious self-confidence.

They all thought they could make unprecedented achievements.

In the end, it led to the tragedy of the Third War, where the losses of various countries were more severe than any previous war.

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, disappointment immediately appeared on Yamanaka Kei's fair cheeks.

There will be another war in a few years.

"Why don't these guys just die."

She was referring to... the ambitious people of various countries.

If you can talk, say more.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't have any ill feelings towards this wicked childhood friend.

Because birds of a feather flock together.

In fact... Sarutobi Ryo considered himself not a good person either.

But unfortunately, this is a world of comparing who is worse.

Even if he wasn't a good person, he was much better than the ambitious ones.

From this, it can be seen how rotten this world is, that it actually needs an evil person to save the ninja world.

After the meal.

Yamanaka Kei cleaned up the dining table, and the two went out together to the outside world.

Konoha in this era was still divided and governed.