Master, Please Become a Hokage

Jonin... is a height that most ninjas can hardly look up to in their entire lives.

But for a genius like Minato Namikaze, it's just the beginning.

Then, Homura Mitokado announced the arrangements for Kushina and others. Although Kushina was dragged down to confinement for fighting at the entrance, the arrangements would still be made.

Finally, everyone looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangement for Ryō Sarutobi.

Your son, it's up to you.

"Yes."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and stood up from his seat.

"This old man thinks it's more appropriate for Ryō Sarutobi to join the Anbu for training."

"That's good." Koharu Utatane nodded in agreement. In her opinion, Ryō Sarutobi's various naive ideas would definitely fade away after experiencing the path of Anbu, and he would become more mature. Moreover, Ryō Sarutobi is the son of Hiruzen Sarutobi, so he is naturally of the same interest class.

One of our own.

"Your son isn't dark enough."

At this moment, Danzō blurted out this sentence.

Danzō, known as the "Darkness of the Shinobi," is best at insight and bewitching people's hearts.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to kill Shisui and trick Itachi into exterminating his clan in the original story.

If Sasuke didn't have the halo of Indra's reincarnation and Nagato didn't have Obito Uchiha's Rinnegan cheat, I'm afraid these two would have been killed directly.

From Danzō's perspective, Ryō Sarutobi does have some petty thoughts, but that's all.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's son... is an extremely pure person.

This kind of person can be compared to Might Dai, Sakumo Hatake, and those guys, who are all excessively pure existences.

How could such a person get anything good by joining the Anbu?

"It's better to lead a team normally, just like Minato Namikaze..."

Danzō stated his evaluation conclusion.

Then, he looked at Yamanaka Kei, who had an evil expression on the side.

"But Yamanaka Kei..."

She is very suitable for entering the Anbu, no... she should join this old man's "Root."

As for Hyūga Ruri, she was directly ignored by Danzō.

The branch family members with the Caged Bird Seal on their foreheads are disliked even by dogs.

Seeing Danzō taking a fancy to his future daughter-in-law, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally began to frown: "Danzō... that's not appropriate..."

"Why not join the Anbu together, so they can take care of each other."

Koharu Utatane suggested letting Ryō Sarutobi and Yamanaka Kei enter the Anbu together.

"Of course, even if it's your son, Hiruzen, he still has to go through the process and take the exam... no favoritism..."

Koharu Utatane scrutinized.

And from beginning to end, they didn't mention Hyūga Ruri at all, as if she was air.

As the higher-ups' discussion came to an end.

A line of information suddenly appeared in front of Ryō Sarutobi's retina.

[Will of Fire System!]

[Plot · Main Quest Module Activated!]

[New "Main · Plot Quest" Released: The Path of Anbu! Inject the Will of Fire into the Hidden Leaf Anbu!]

[Main Quest Goal: Before the Third Shinobi World War arrives, pass the Jonin and Anbu exams, join the Anbu, and eventually become the "Anbu Squad Six · Leader"!]

[Main Quest Reward: Real Power.]

Chapter 6: I opened the Will of Fire, and every page was filled with cannibalism.

Looking at the message that suddenly popped up in front of him, Ryō Sarutobi immediately checked it again.

Shifting his gaze to Hyūga Ruri, a quest prompt popped up in front of her again.

"I see..."

After spending a few seconds thinking and integrating the information, Ryō Sarutobi immediately came to a conclusion.

The Will of Fire System he loaded has two types of quests.

Hyūga Ruri's quest is a "Side Quest."

The plot quest that just appeared is a "Main Quest."

Whether it's a side quest or a main quest, there are corresponding rewards for completing them, which is easy to understand.

Focusing his attention back on the main quest, according to the system's instructions.

Before the Third Shinobi World War arrives, he needs to join the Anbu and become the leader of Anbu Squad Six.

The Anbu... is a darker existence than normal ninjas.

Many dark missions need to be carried out by them.

Generally speaking, an ordinary Anbu member has no command authority.

Only by reaching the position of Anbu squad leader can one lead several team members, just like Itachi Uchiha in the original story.

Further up is the leader of the Anbu squad.

For example, Kakashi Hatake, as well as Yamato and Yūgao Uzuki who later replaced him.

The leader of the Anbu squad can lead several squad leaders, and these squad leaders lead ordinary Anbu members.

And the so-called "Anbu Squad Six" is precisely the Anbu squad that Kakashi, Yamato, Yūgao Uzuki, and even Itachi Uchiha stayed in in later generations.

This is an Anbu squad full of glorious resumes.

Joining the Anbu means training and also means building a resume.

It also means truly approaching the Hidden Leaf's core, because Anbu personnel can know many secrets that ordinary ninjas cannot know.

In the original story, before Itachi defected, he warned Danzō that if he dared to touch Sasuke, he would leak all of the Hidden Leaf's secrets to the enemy country.

Many times, the density of information mastered by Anbu personnel is sometimes even above the Sannin.

For example, in the original story, Jiraiya didn't know that Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki until his death, and believed that the Nine-Tails Rebellion was a disaster caused by natural causes.

Kakashi, who was also in the Anbu, and many Anbu extras, clearly knew Kushina's true identity.

To some extent, joining the Anbu means having the possibility of being promoted to various higher political positions in the Hidden Leaf in the future.

It's no wonder that until now, no Uchiha has been allowed to join the Anbu.

Only in later generations did Itachi Uchiha become the first Uchiha ninja to join the Anbu.

"Power..."

After thinking quickly in his mind, Ryō Sarutobi immediately realized the many benefits of becoming the leader of Anbu Squad Six.

In addition to being able to know countless secrets and approaching the Hidden Leaf's core, the power to build a team under his command should not be underestimated.

By that time, he would truly become a member of the Hidden Leaf's upper echelons and be recognized by the higher-ups as one of their own.

"Lord Hokage..." At this moment, a ninja with silver hair walked in.

"Oh, it's Sakumo."

Koharu Utatane turned her gaze to the person who came.

Everyone followed suit, with respectful expressions in their eyes.

Konoha White Fang · Sakumo Hatake, his power surpasses the Sannin, and even the Sannin are obscure in front of him.

His strength is in the first echelon of the Hidden Leaf, and he is a well-known powerhouse in the current ninja world.

"You've come at the right time. We were just discussing the Jonin exam arrangements for Ryō Sarutobi and the others..."

Koharu Utatane blinked her eyes, obviously some things had already been arranged by the higher-ups.

"After Minato Namikaze becomes a Jonin, let your son Kakashi Hatake join his command and be led by him, how about that?"

"Uh..."

Sakumo Hatake obviously didn't expect that the higher-ups would make such an arrangement.

His son Kakashi Hatake, with excellent grades, has only been in school for half a year and has already won the approval of all the teachers in the ninja school.

Soon after, he will participate in the graduation exam with the senior students.

This move will also make Kakashi go down in history as the youngest graduate candidate in the history of the Hidden Leaf.

Or rather... Genin.

But...

"Elder Koharu, that's not appropriate..."

Sakumo Hatake's forehead began to sweat.

Although he is in the first echelon of the Hidden Leaf and his strength has entered the Kage level.

But he has always been an ordinary ninja, neither joining the Anbu nor holding a political position.

Excellent ability is a talent, and being a free and unfettered person is a dream.

Although Sakumo Hatake has contributed to the village, he does not want to join the turbulent political arena.

"Hmm? What's inappropriate? Do you think Minato Namikaze is not worthy of teaching your son?"

Koharu Utatane frowned and began to be aggressive.

"..."

Ryō Sarutobi stared at the scene in front of him.

Obviously, the higher-ups are forcing Sakumo Hatake to take a side.

Such a powerful combat force, but not holding any political position, is obviously suspicious.

Sakumo Hatake is not like Jiraiya, who is the Hokage's disciple, and has almost no political relationship with the Hidden Leaf's upper echelons.

How can the higher-ups be at ease?

Letting Kakashi become Minato Namikaze's disciple is a way to win over and beat Sakumo Hatake.

Originally alone, Sakumo Hatake before marriage could naturally refuse.

But when he has a son, it is equivalent to having a... weakness.

"Power... is indeed a good thing."

Ryō Sarutobi glanced at the system's shining main quest.

The path of the Anbu Squad Six leader!

Without power, even if you reach Sakumo Hatake's level, you can only be manipulated by the Hidden Leaf's higher-ups.

Sakumo Hatake, whose forehead was constantly seeping with cold sweat, couldn't help but look at Hiruzen Sarutobi for help in the face of the gazes of several higher-ups.

And the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, did not realize the true purpose of Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Danzō Shimura.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's support for Minato Namikaze in recent years has been very obvious.

Obviously, the two plan to support Minato Namikaze to become the next Hokage.

As for Danzō, although he would not support Minato Namikaze, he must also be plotting to usurp the Hokage position.