Master, Please Become a Hokage

Having just recovered from her illness, there was ultimately no way to catch up.

The Hozuki clan's 'Water Transformation Technique' was extremely fast for escaping.

Plus, after returning, he had the protection of the Hozuki clan. Perhaps... the blade would eventually become that brat's possession.

“……”

Sarutobi Ryo watched the blob of water move away at a grotesque speed, with no intention of pursuing it.

His own serious injuries were one aspect.

On the other hand...

Ringoyu Yuri.

This guy, being branded as a traitor, would inevitably become a missing-nin of Kirigakure and be hunted down by the entire village.

Her days ahead would definitely not be easy.

If she had the Lightning Release Blade, she would be much more comfortable.

Without it... she could only rely on herself, increasing the probability of cooperating with him.

As expected.

【Current progress... 35%】

The extra 5% progress also reflected her subconscious thoughts in that flash of lightning.

The strength of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen would increase significantly with the blades.

Without her blade, Ringoyu Yuri was just a slightly stronger Jonin.

“Young Master!”

Compared to Ringoyu Yuri's thoughts, Yamanaka Kei was much more straightforward.

She immediately rushed towards Sarutobi Ryo, and summoned Nonoyu to treat their young master.

“This place is not suitable for a long stay...” Sarutobi Ryo shook his head, not sitting down to receive treatment, but planning to leave first.

After all, no one knew if Kirigakure had already prepared to send people over three days ago.

“Return to the port first...”

Sarutobi Ryo decided to return to the port town first.

“We understand...” Nonoyu frowned, worried about Sarutobi Ryo's injuries, but still agreed.

......

Not long after.

Sarutobi Ryo was already sitting in the ship's cabin.

On the swaying sea, the waves crashed.

The guys from the Bloody Mist seemed to not pay attention to this side. After the Hozuki clan brat stole the Lightning Release Blade, they disappeared.

The ship set sail steadily.

Yamanaka Kei continued to sense, preventing anyone from attacking.

Nonoyu's palm shone with a bright light, treating Sarutobi Ryo's body.

The Root ninjas guarding outside the cabin did not enter.

But the gazes they frequently cast inside revealed their surprise.

In this operation without strong reinforcements, the Third Hokage's son not only defected Ringoyu Yuri of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, but also successfully broke through the encirclement, and even killed Kurogumo Raiga!

The opponent was also a prominent figure in Kirigakure, but was easily wiped out in a few moves.

Although the counterattack before his death injured Sarutobi Ryo.

But that didn't change anything.

Having achieved such results just after joining the Anbu, I'm afraid... the road to promotion later would be smooth sailing.

Inside the cabin.

Ringoyu Yuri was sitting aside, frequently staring at Sarutobi Ryo, her eyes flickering.

Sarutobi Ryo closed his eyes to rest, allowing Nonoyu to treat him, and seemed to have no defenses against Ringoyu Yuri.

But Ringoyu Yuri was very clear that if she dared to mess around, this Second Fire young master could definitely kill her with one palm.

“They all say the Third Hokage swept across the battlefield... his son obviously inherited his divine power, but the problem is... what exactly do the Sarutobi clan guys eat to grow up...”

Ringoyu Yuri quickly gave up the plan to stab Sarutobi Ryo in the back.

Having lost her blades, she was nothing.

Facing the pursuit of the Bloody Mist later, she would easily die without a backer.

Just thinking about... having to face the 'Kirigakure Pursuit Squad'... that is, the continuous pursuit of the Kirigakure Anbu, without the blades, Ringoyu Yuri felt a chill run down her spine.

Unlike the ninja villages such as Konoha.

Kirigakure has a special pursuit department to hunt down missing-nin.

They are professional, often doing this kind of thing.

There's no way around it. Kirigakure's high-pressure policies inevitably create runaway ninjas, so there needs to be a special department to handle this matter.

And coincidentally, the head of the Kirigakure Anbu, the Anbu commander... is Ringoyu Yuri's acquaintance.

— One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen · Holder of the Great Blade Samehada... Suikazan Fuguki.

If Danzo is the darkness of Konoha.

Then that dead fat guy, Suikazan Fuguki, is the dark side of Kirigakure.

Of course, no matter how dark, it's still not as dark as that old thing, the Third Mizukage...

Ringoyu Yuri muttered to herself, only feeling that the future was bleak.

“Not seriously injured...”

Nonoyu was extremely surprised while treating him.

A layer of special chakra enveloped the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue, reducing the damage from the outside world.

“This chakra... seems to be a bloodline limit?”

There is no saying of bloodline limit in the Sarutobi clan, which made her even more curious about Sarutobi Ryo.

“Yo~.”

On this side, Ringoyu Yuri, who had figured it out, had decisively prepared to defect.

“Can I join your Konoha side?”

Her tone was relaxed, but her eyes were fixed on Sarutobi Ryo.

“If you go to Konoha, it will only be worse for you.”

Sarutobi Ryo opened his eyes, his divine light bursting out.

His sharp gaze swept across Yuri's body like a blade.

“If you fall into Danzo's hands, you will know what it means to live a life worse than death...”

These words were also spoken for Yakushi Nonoyu to hear.

The latter's face slowly became serious.

Obviously, she didn't seem as loyal to Root as she looked.

Nonoyu... in fact, was very unwilling to work in Root.

Only under certain pressures could she only collect intelligence for Danzo.

And Nonoyu at this time has no weakness.

Until in the original work, after resigning and opening an orphanage, she was coerced by Danzo.

So...

Sarutobi Ryo believes that Yakushi Nonoyu can also be won over.

“Then what should I do?” Ringoyu Yuri widened her eyes.

Didn't you say cooperate?

“You can go to the underground exchange to be a bounty hunter...”

Sarutobi Ryo thought of a good way out for Ringoyu Yuri.

This way, you can earn money while collecting intelligence to avoid the pursuit of the Kirigakure Anbu.

“Bounty hunter...” Ringoyu Yuri nodded slightly, somewhat moved.

“Of course, if you have free time, you can also go live in my manor...”

Ringoyu Yuri is, after all, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

She can let her teach Honglian, and be responsible for the operation of her industry.

“Aren't you afraid that I will run away with your money?” Ringoyu Yuri supported her body with both hands behind her back, and raised her legs.

“Hehe...”

Sarutobi Ryo's answer was profound.

Seeing Sarutobi Ryo's smile, Ringoyu Yuri couldn't help but think of the experience that night.

She covered her mouth, immediately got up, and went outside to vomit.

“What's wrong with her?” Nonoyu blinked.

“Probably... seasickness...” Sarutobi Ryo said expressionlessly.

Nonoyu: “……”

Chapter 44. Asura Path · Love

After returning to the port town, Sarutobi Ryo began to recuperate.

During this period, in addition to being treated by Nonoyu, he also pointed out Honglian's cultivation and knowledge in various aspects.

Ringoyu Yuri's complexion also got better and better. She ate and drank every day, and her life was also very comfortable.

As for what happened here, it was naturally reported by Nonoyu.

However, she concealed some things from Danzo.

Ringoyu Yuri said that the missing-nin sold information to Konoha, and Young Master Sarutobi Ryo simply made a deal with her. There was no other entanglement between the two.

If it was a ninja who was loyal to Danzo, he would never do this.

But the people of Root are also divided into different levels.

For children like Sai who were caught in Root from a young age, there would be a 'Curse of Root Tongue' on their tongues.

Nonoyu was born in Konoha and is a native of Konoha. Danzo has no right to engrave a curse seal on her tongue.

The same thing also happened to the talents sent to Root by the Yamanaka clan and the Aburame clan. For example, the current Root ninja of the Aburame clan... Aburame Ryoma, also does not have the Curse of Root Tongue on his tongue.

Because that ninja of the Yamanaka clan died in battle in World War II, Danzo coveted Yamanaka Kei and hoped that Yamanaka Kei would replace the lost position.

And in the original work.

After Uchiha Itachi joined the Anbu, he transferred to Root and became a squad leader, and he was not given the Curse of Root Tongue by Danzo either.

So... thinking that all Root ninjas have a curse seal is a folk rumor.