Young Master, Please Become Hokage

Soon, Crimson Lotus opened the door and walked in.

When she saw Ringo Ameyuri lying on the bed with barely anything on, she couldn't help but scream, then turned and ran away.

"Such a big person, no shame~!"

The innocent young girl only thought Ringo Ameyuri was sleeping naked.

On the way back.

With all matters arranged, Akira Sarutobi opened the scroll and looked at its contents.

This scroll belonged to Ringo Ameyuri.

After the Mist Village high command discovered she was ill, they had sent an expert to test Ringo Ameyuri.

Although Ringo Ameyuri successfully killed the opponent, it also confirmed her critical condition to the Mist Village high command, who then dispatched Kurotsuchi Raiga and others.

The corpse sealed within the scroll was precisely the Mist Village expert Ringo Ameyuri had killed in retaliation.

A Jonin from the Snow Clan, belonging to the Anbu.

The Snow Clan, also known as the clan of "Haku" in the original work.

This clan possessed a Kekkei Genkai called "Ice Release."

Akira Sarutobi had previously wondered why injecting Ringo Ameyuri with the Will of Fire would result in Ice Release.

Now, the answer was revealed.

Ringo Ameyuri, after killing the opponent, likely had no intention of taking the body to the underground exchange for money.

Aside from many strange collectors.

The corpses of Ninja were also things that various countries vied for.

With the profession of Ninja developing for so many years, a mature method of analyzing corpse information had long been established.

From the deceased's body, it was possible to extract information from their lifetime, secret techniques, and even Kekkei Genkai!

Therefore...

One of the most valuable items in the underground black market was the corpses of Ninja from bloodline clans.

"In other words, from this corpse, I can extract and analyze the principles of the Ice Release combination..."

Many people knew that Ice Release was formed by combining the two nature transformations of "Water" and "Wind."

But how exactly they combined, even the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan could not replicate it.

Thus, the secret of Ice Release was not hidden in the hand seals, nor in the jutsu, but... hidden within the corpse and bloodline!!

Akira Sarutobi's heart burned with excitement, wishing he could immediately return home to analyze the corpse.

Nonō had gone on a mission.

Among the remaining Medical Ninja, who did he know?

Akira Sarutobi's first thought was his Mother, Biwako Sarutobi.

As a first-generation Anbu ninja of Konoha, a subordinate of Senju Tobirama.

And a female ninja renowned for her "Medical Ninjutsu."

Biwako Sarutobi not only trained her disciple Hebi but also managed the medical department after Tsunade left the village.

According to the original work's development, in later generations, Biwako Sarutobi and Hebi would even assist Uzumaki Kushina in childbirth.

"But..."

Thinking of his mother's selfless nature, she would likely end up revealing this matter to everyone.

"No..."

Akira Sarutobi shook his head.

"Let me think again..."

Additionally, after injecting Ringo Ameyuri with the Will of Fire, the System had presented a new function.

It was a function called "Will of Fire Weapon Imprint."

To be precise, it was a Jutsu.

The template for the Jutsu was a "blank curse mark."

This curse mark currently only had a pattern shape, which could be customized to a certain extent, but had no specific effect.

Akira Sarutobi customized his name onto the pattern and imprinted it.

Furthermore, Akira Sarutobi had also scared Ringo Ameyuri, telling her that if she didn't behave, he could make her die instantly with a mere thought.

Akira Sarutobi believed he could temporarily fool her.

As time passed, the function of this curse mark would inevitably expand, possessing more possibilities.

One day, it might even be possible to control the life and death of "others."

"In short, the first Will of Fire Weapon... is in my hands!"

Two days later.

Akira Sarutobi, Ino Yamanaka, and Ruri Hyuga returned to the village.

Unaware that Akira Sarutobi had obtained the Will of Fire Weapon, Ino Yamanaka let out a sigh of relief, happily looking at the bustling entrance. "We're back..."

As soon as they entered, before they could even sigh, a scene at the entrance caught Akira Sarutobi's attention.

A man with a kappa-like haircut, thick eyebrows, and a beard.

What drew more attention was his tight-fitting outfit, which made him look even more like a kappa.

Upon seeing him, Ino Yamanaka's expression changed. "Eternal Genin... Might Duy..."

Might Duy, as an eternal genin, was often mocked.

Because he couldn't use ninjutsu, he couldn't become a Chunin.

Everyone said it was already a great kindness from the Lord Hokage to let him graduate as a genin.

The origin of this matter traced back to Senju Tobirama's regulations for the ninja examination items.

Senju Tobirama had set the examination standards for the Ninja Academy, Genin, Chunin, Jonin, and even Anbu.

However, the one who made the regulations did not realize that one could become strong even without using ninjutsu.

And this also explained one thing.

--If a ninja cannot become a Chunin for a long time, then it is a very strange thing.

"Might Guy, don't worry... Although that boy named Kakashi has already graduated early and become a 'Genin,' you can still consider him a rival..."

"But..."

Might Duy's son, in the eyes of others, was a miniature kappa.

Overall, they were a strange father-son duo.

Might Guy learned of Kakashi's early graduation and was surprised, shocked, yet felt it was natural.

After all, the boy's talent was so incredible.

This greatly amplified Might Guy's inferiority complex. He began to feel timid, wondering if his previous thought of challenging Kakashi was overestimating himself.

"No 'buts'... Youth does not regret. You must bravely move forward, and only then will you not let down your efforts..."

Might Duy comforted his son, constantly uttering words of encouragement.

Just then, footsteps sounded beside the father and son.

"Young Master Ryo." Noticing Akira Sarutobi approaching, Might Duy immediately stood up and greeted him.

Everyone in Konoha knew Akira Sarutobi.

After all, he was the son of the Lord Hokage.

"Completely different from the son of an ordinary person." Might Guy stood beside his father, feeling even more timid.

"Mr. Duy, it's been a while."

Akira Sarutobi nodded and then looked at Might Guy.

"You must be Mr. Might Duy's son, Might Guy."

Might Guy, known by Hokage fans as Emperor Guy, was still just an unconfident child at this time.

The path of life's growth is truly wondrous.

Overcoming difficulties and obstacles, eventually... becoming a confident powerhouse.

This is the true portrayal of many people.

"You, you know me~?!" Might Guy was a little surprised.

"Yes, I've heard about it, the story of the child who passed through diligent effort after retaking the exam..."

Akira Sarutobi nodded.

Half a year ago, Might Guy failed his entrance exam, but later passed the makeup test.

"Some people may start slowly, but with their unremitting efforts, they will go faster and faster..."

Akira Sarutobi's lips curled, and a light flickered in his eyes that Might Guy couldn't understand.

"And some people, who start very fast, later... just get stuck in place."

"..."

Might Guy blinked blankly.

Might Duy beside him, however, seemed lost in thought.

"Temporary success or failure cannot determine anything. In the long run... life's path is slow, and some things can be practiced for a lifetime..."

A moment later, it was time for school, and Might Guy waved goodbye.

As Might Duy watched him leave, he felt uncertain.

But after hearing Young Master Ryo's words, he felt... perhaps there was real value in effort.

"Mr. Duy, in a while... I might have a mission that needs help. At that time... would you be willing to join me?"

Akira Sarutobi turned around, his formal invitation catching Might Duy off guard.

He widened his eyes, finding it incredible.

This interaction was also noticed by a few people who had just returned.

"Yes, no problem."

After coming to his senses, Might Duy immediately nodded sincerely.

However, he was slightly puzzled. What kind of mission would require a Genin and a Jonin to execute together?

This was naturally Akira Sarutobi's plan to save Kagami Uchiha.

Konoha High Command was making arrangements in advance.

Then his side would also need to make arrangements.

After Might Duy left, a small child's figure darted over: "Hmph... Some people start slow, while others start very fast, but later... they can't move from their spot... Are you talking about me? Young Master Ryo."

The always unlucky, tragic child... Kakashi had returned from a mission.

"That's right, I'm talking about you." Akira Sarutobi looked over, unhesitatingly starting to use his "social iron fist" to pummel the brash kid.

The Tortoise and the Hare race, ever heard of it?

Kakashi.