Master, Please Become a Hokage

"Rin, this is the corpse of the Snow Clan ninja that I acquired... I was thinking, is it possible to analyze the combination of 'Wind' and 'Water' chakra attributes to obtain information about the 'Ice Release · Kekkei Genkai'?" Sarutobi Ryo said, pointing to the corpse of the Jonin killed by Ringo Ameyuri.

"In this regard, I have to rely on you, a professional medical ninja..."

Giving money, and giving confidence, a series of praises... Sarutobi Ryo initially won over Nohara Rin.

Sarutobi Ryo believed that this was a very good start.

"Young Master, the Hokage has arrived..." Yamanaka Hui pushed open the door and entered, saying softly.

"Okay, I understand, Hui, you stay here and accompany Rin. If she needs anything, help her find it..."

Sarutobi Ryo nodded, instructed her, and then left this secret room.

Chapter 53. Who is the Suitable Hokage Candidate?

"Father, Mother."

In the courtyard at night, Sarutobi Ryo met his parents.

Asuma was not there, probably being disciplined. In fact, with Asuma's talent, he could have graduated with Kakashi. It's just that Asuma was obsessed with beauty at a young age, and was reluctant to part with Yuhi Kurenai, wanting to graduate with Yuhi Kurenai, which led to him still being in the Ninja Academy.

"Well, Shinnosuke, have you had dinner?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen put his hands behind his back and began to ask about his well-being. He was quite satisfied with this eldest son.

Judging from his defeat of the Guardian Ninja and Kurohachi Raiga, his talent is not a cause for concern. Then what remains is the consideration of his understanding of the Will of Fire.

Last time, at the entrance of the Anbu office, there was a conversation between father and son. Talented people recognized by the public can become Hokage, but the eldest son felt that the majority of people are sometimes not necessarily right. So Sarutobi Hiruzen prepared to continue listening to his eldest son's thoughts tonight.

"I have carefully considered what you said last time..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen happily entered the house with his eldest son. Sarutobi Ryo invited his parents to sit down and poured them each a cup of hot tea.

A slight digression, "Shinnosuke" was Sarutobi Ryo's nickname, because it was too speechless, Sarutobi Ryo applied to change his name.

"Father, please call me Sarutobi Ryo," Sarutobi Ryo said casually.

"Well, Sarutobi Ryo, in your opinion, who is most suitable to become the next Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took the teacup and asked with a smile, not caring.

Since his eldest son was so confident that he could comprehend the Will of Fire, he might as well test him.

Sarutobi Ryo replied without hesitation: "Reporting to Father, from an ordinary person's perspective, the ones who can become the Fourth Hokage are Konoha White Fang and the Sannin."

As for Sarutobi Ryo, he himself does have the ambition to become Hokage.

But he is not old enough.

Before the Third Shinobi World War arrives, he is still young, even Minato Namikaze is not enough to convince the public.

Or rather... everyone would never choose a teenager to be Hokage. In this era, everyone's attention is on Hatake Sakumo and the Sannin.

"In terms of combat power, the Sannin are inferior to White Fang..."

Sarutobi Ryo pointed out the gap in combat power between the four.

The Sannin are in one tier, and Hatake Sakumo is in another.

Of course, becoming Hokage is not all about combat power.

Considering that Tsunade has hemophobia and has left, her possibility of becoming Hokage can be ruled out.

As for Jiraiya, it can be said that he has no interest in the position of Hokage, so he can also be ruled out.

The remaining possibility lies between Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo.

"Well, so... Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo, who is the most suitable after all?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a sip of tea, his face expressionless. In fact, he already had an answer in his heart.

In the eyes of outsiders, Orochimaru is the Hokage's beloved disciple, and his military achievements are equally outstanding.

In terms of strength, he is the top existence among the Sannin.

He is also the only strong person who may be able to compete with Hatake Sakumo in the future. After all, Orochimaru is still young and has a lot of room for improvement in the future.

However, there are some problems with Orochimaru.

Let alone... Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the malice in Orochimaru's eyes.

Just talking about the official databook, which once evaluated Sarutobi Hiruzen's skills. It said... even Orochimaru could not fully inherit Sarutobi Hiruzen's talent inheritance, Sarutobi Hiruzen was very regretful about this. A lifetime of skills began to be lost after death.

This shows that Orochimaru's talent is also limited in walking the right path. That's why he chose human experiments, researching forbidden techniques, and other "crooked ways".

Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the limit of Orochimaru's path, and also saw the malice in Orochimaru's eyes.

But most outsiders do not know and cannot see this point.

Of course, people's hearts are made of flesh, even if they can't see some things, it doesn't prevent everyone from subconsciously feeling Orochimaru's indifference. Thus, they respect and stay away from him.

The final result is that Orochimaru's popularity is not as good as the others.

This is a very fatal point in the Hokage election.

So Sarutobi Hiruzen is not worried that Orochimaru will be elected Hokage, he already has an answer in his heart.

The Fourth Hokage... will be Hatake Sakumo.

"Orochimaru is not suitable."

"!"

As soon as Sarutobi Ryo spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes changed.

He knew that his eldest son had a slightly aloof personality and spoke directly. But being straightforward is not related to having a sharp eye.

Why?

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Biwako asked with their eyes.

"To be Hokage, one needs to seek the welfare of the village. From Orochimaru's eyes, I only see selfishness... He does not have the Will of Fire..."

Sarutobi Ryo made things clear in one sentence.

No matter what kind of talent Orochimaru possesses, he has already gone astray from the root of his thinking.

If Orochimaru becomes Hokage, Konoha will become as dilapidated as Otogakure in the original work, becoming his playground for wanton experiments.

It is not impossible for Konoha to become the second Kirigakure.

How could such a future be the future that everyone expects?

It proves a saying: the more knowledge you have, the more reactionary you are if the route is wrong. Orochimaru is such a person.

"......"

Sarutobi Ryo's straightforwardness slightly surprised Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After a while, he nodded and sighed softly.

"Sarutobi Ryo, your vision is more insightful than I imagined..."

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that his eldest son possessed the Will of Fire, as well as the ability to see people.

Having an aloof personality may not be a sign of whether one can become Hokage.

Possessing the Will of Fire and seeking the welfare of the village are the Konoha ninjas who have the ability to become Hokage.

"Very good... Very good..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was very pleased with this.

The consideration ends here.

Sarutobi Hiruzen got up, preparing to impart some things.

After tonight's conversation, he had determined that his eldest son could continue to walk on the path of the Will of Fire.

Of course, he is still young, and it is too early to talk about the Fifth Hokage.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that his eldest son might one day appear on the list to compete for the Fifth Hokage.

"Next, I will impart some skills to you, how much you can comprehend depends on yourself... First is 'Fire Release · Fire Dragon Flame Bullet'..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen came to the courtyard, raised his arms, and as he formed hand seals, a will full of power appeared on his face.

"......"

Sarutobi Ryo couldn't help but brighten his eyes.

The official databook clearly records that Fire Dragon Flame Bullet is a powerful Fire Release ninjutsu that only the Third Hokage knows.

Although Boruto TV created an original version where Jiraiya also knows it, the TV original can only be for fun, and is often not canon, but a secondary setting.

"Sarutobi Ryo, even Jiraiya and the others haven't learned this technique, you must study and master it well..."

The fire lit up the night sky, Biwako's face was illuminated by the fire.

Her earnest exhortation also proved Sarutobi Ryo's guess.

"I understand, Mother."

Sarutobi Ryo nodded and began to memorize the details of the technique.

This may not be a consideration of talent.

If he can master 'Fire Release · Fire Dragon Flame Bullet', it proves that his aptitude is even above the Sannin...

The time of night passed, and the night deepened...

Chapter 54. Rin's Fluttering Heart, a Young Girl's First Love

"Hui, I'll take Rin back..."

After seeing off his parents, it was not early.

With his ability to remember everything he sees, Sarutobi Ryo memorized every detail of his father's technique, waiting to slowly digest it.

Now, it's time to send Nohara Rin back.

The analysis of the corpse cannot be completed in a short time.

Sarutobi Ryo and Nohara Rin agreed that she can come over to conduct research at any time when she is free.

Tomorrow happens to be Saturday and Sunday, and the Ninja Academy is on holiday. Nohara Rin agreed to come again these two days.

Sarutobi Ryo will also use his connections and resources to help her with the funds and information needed for medical ninjutsu training.

Nohara Rin was naturally grateful for this, only feeling that she had met a benefactor on the path of a ninja.

Under the moonlight.

The two walked side by side on the road.

The night air was a bit chilly.

"......"

Nohara Rin turned to look at the male face beside her.

Resolute, full of strength, and the thoughtful gaze was very far-reaching...

In terms of appearance, the other party's handsomeness is no less than Kakashi's.

The tempering of life and death also gave Sarutobi Ryo the maturity and stability that Kakashi could not possibly possess.

Nohara Rin looked at this face like this, and her heart inexplicably fluttered a little.

Girls usually develop earlier than boys.