Young Master, Please Become Hokage

At this moment, the Great Toad Sage also closed its eyelids.

No matter how Shima Sage inquired, it no longer spoke.

Minato Namikaze's eyes flashed with two different futures, and his expression couldn't help but become extremely heavy...

Chapter 50: Rin Nohara

Late afternoon, dusk.

Next to the Hokage Building, a dark alley, the entrance to the Anbu.

Akira Sarutobi stood with his hands behind his back, gazing ahead.

A moment later, footsteps sounded, and Ino Yamanaka walked over, "Young Master, Mr. Sakumo is still in the village..."

Just now, Akira Sarutobi had sent Ino Yamanaka to Kagami Uchiha's place, using an excuse to have dinner tonight.

In reality, it was to confirm if Kagami Uchiha had any mission arrangements recently, and... to try to change the outcome of his assassination.

Things should be done sooner rather than later; everything needs to be prepared in advance to be stable.

"Mhm," Akira Sarutobi nodded, and quickly entered the underground with Ino Yamanaka.

In Konoha, there were many such tunnels. Many manhole covers even led to the Anbu or Root's lair.

In the dark underground, figures flickered.

Anbu and Root members came and went from time to time.

They were focused on their own business, and at most, they glanced at Akira Sarutobi before leaving.

Clearly, they had received Danzō's orders and knew about Akira Sarutobi joining the Anbu.

Walking through layers of corridors, they finally emerged into a spacious underground hall, which came into view for Akira Sarutobi and Ino Yamanaka.

It was divided into several areas.

Training areas, scroll storage, and preparation rooms were clearly marked.

Akira Sarutobi went straight to the scroll storage without hesitation.

The Anbu recorded many secret files, including not only various hidden secrets but also special records.

For example... human experimentation.

Although human experimentation was officially listed as taboo, the Anbu, as a branch profession, operated in a gray area. Obtaining enemy corpses and analyzing intelligence was something every ninja village did, and Konoha was no exception.

Akira Sarutobi wondered if he could find some information about Kekkei Genkai here.

"Young Master, I'll help you..." Ino Yamanaka, with a stroke of telepathy, began searching another bookshelf.

After a while, footsteps sounded, and Ryoma Aburame walked in, "Young Master Ryo, we meet again... Congratulations."

Ryoma Aburame's congratulations were naturally for the fact that in a week, Akira Sarutobi would be appointed as an "Anbu Captain."

Being promoted immediately after joining the Anbu would inevitably cause external debate.

At that time, some unfavorable public opinion would inevitably spread within Konoha.

However, since it was Lord Danzō's appointment, Ryoma Aburame naturally obeyed.

"Mr. Ryoma, you're here at the right time. I was just about to look up some information about Kekkei Genkai. I wonder if you have any leads on this..."

Akira Sarutobi put down the scroll in his hand and turned to face him.

"Kekkei Genkai?" Ryoma Aburame was immediately surprised.

The first thing Young Master Ryo did upon arriving at the Anbu Base was to look up information about Kekkei Genkai.

He thought for a moment, then felt it was reasonable.

After all, Young Master Ryo's father, the Third Hokage, was proficient in seven attributes, but he happened to not have a Kekkei Genkai...

"Regarding Kekkei Genkai..."

Ryoma Aburame pondered slightly.

"This level of classified information probably requires reporting to Lord Danzō..."

After thinking, Ryoma Aburame gave this answer.

The scrolls here did not contain any information about Kekkei Genkai.

"You can't make the decision?" Akira Sarutobi's brow furrowed slightly.

It seemed like an unconscious change in his facial expression, but to Ryoma Aburame, it was sharp and piercing, as if even the air had become heavier.

"Such strong pressure..."

Ryoma Aburame frowned inwardly.

If it were an ordinary ninja from the Anbu, they would probably be a little intimidated by just a glare.

But he was Danzō's right-hand man and a renowned expert.

So, Ryoma Aburame's lips curved slightly, and he spoke in a feigned gentle tone, "Information on Kekkei Genkai is not something we can openly research. After all... we have to consider the feelings of various clans..."

In Konoha, there were several clans with Kekkei Genkai alone.

--Though neither the Hyuga nor the Uchiha have anyone in the Anbu.

"Mm." Akira Sarutobi nodded, knowing he wouldn't get anything from here, and left directly with Ino Yamanaka.

Ryoma Aburame's eyes, hidden beneath his sunglasses, stared at the departing pair, his expression slowly changing.

Normally, given his background and reputation, others would be terrified upon seeing him.

But unfortunately, this young master's identity and background were even stronger than his own.

"Moreover, in terms of personality, this young master is completely different from his father, the Third Hokage..."

If Hiruzen Sarutobi was indecisive and kind-hearted.

Then, the feeling Akira Sarutobi gave Ryoma Aburame was one of extreme sharpness and strong self-awareness.

"Is this good or bad for the Anbu and Root?"

Ryoma Aburame pondered for a moment and decided to tell his superior, Lord Danzō, about his recent experience.

Reaching the surface, the two strolled along, quickly leaving their starting point.

"Young Master, aren't we going to find that old man Danzō?" Ino Yamanaka asked, following behind.

Since Ryoma Aburame had mentioned reporting to Danzō, they could have tried to find the old guy directly.

"It's pointless."

Akira Sarutobi shook his head, not intending to look for Danzō.

In the original work, Danzō recruited Orochimaru, transplanted Hashirama's cells, and tinkered with Sharingan... he must have had a lot of research material on Kekkei Genkai.

The official novel also added that Danzō had a medical team dedicated to various human experiments, achieving various results.

But once he sought out Danzō, he would easily get roped in, which wasn't worth it.

Therefore, Akira Sarutobi decided to find another approach, specifically finding someone to research the "Snow Clan Ice Release remains" obtained from Ringo Ameyuri.

"Let's go, straight to Mr. Sakumo's place."

When the cart reaches the mountain, there will be a road; Akira Sarutobi decided to visit Kagami Uchiha first.

At the same moment, at Kagami Uchiha's home.

"Dad, why don't you want me to join Teacher Minato's team..."

Kakashi, who had just finished his day's training with Jiraiya, encountered his father on his way home, returning from a meeting with the higher-ups.

Kagami Uchiha had informed the higher-ups of his request to have Kakashi transferred to another Jonin's command, but was sternly refused by high-ranking officials like Utatane Koharu.

Sitting on the tatami in his living room, Kagami Uchiha was somewhat troubled, unsure how to speak to his son.

"Among the many Jonin capable of being a 'Guiding Jonin,' there should be no one more outstanding than Teacher Minato."

Kakashi, sitting opposite him at the low table, had drooping eyelids and a rather angry look in his eyes.

"Or... do you think I should be guided by Young Master Ryo?"

Kakashi's anger flared up even more when he mentioned Akira Sarutobi.

He crossed his arms, acting like a little adult.

He was still very upset about what Akira Sarutobi had said during the day.

"Kakashi, in short..."

Kagami Uchiha hesitated, and just then, voices were heard from the courtyard outside.

Father and son looked out together, and several figures quickly came into view.

Kakashi: "Rin? Obito?"

At this moment, in the courtyard, Akira Sarutobi and Ino Yamanaka, who had come to visit, ran into two children who had also arrived.

One wore goggles, and it was Obito Uchiha, who would later be consumed by love.

The other, a little girl with purple bandages on her face, was naturally Rin Nohara, the source of everything.

Seeing the small girl before him, Akira Sarutobi's gaze slowly became intense.

Of course, the System had not issued any prompts.

--Perhaps it wasn't time yet.

In any case, a perfect opportunity seemed to have presented itself.

"Young Master Ryo~!" Obito Uchiha stood at attention and greeted him loudly and politely.

In contrast, Rin Nohara was much more well-behaved. She said her greeting sweetly, and Akira Sarutobi nodded slightly, "Rin Nohara, I've heard of you..."

"Huh?" Rin Nohara was slightly taken aback.

"According to some teachers at the Ninja Academy, you have a very outstanding talent for Medical Ninjutsu, and you often volunteer at the Konoha Hospital to help. The medical ninja praise you highly, is that right?"

Akira Sarutobi observed her. At such a young age, Rin Nohara already had the appearance of a future beauty.

Coupled with her gentle and sunny disposition, it was no wonder Obito Uchiha had fallen for her.

"Yes, yes! Becoming a medical ninja no less than Lady Tsunade is my dream~!" Rin Nohara immediately straightened up, feeling a little nervous.

"Very good." Akira Sarutobi nodded and immediately started coughing.

Rin Nohara observed him closely, her lips pursed slightly. After a few seconds, she spoke, "Young Master Ryo... are you injured? It looks like an old wound that hasn't healed."

"Mhm."

Akira Sarutobi stopped coughing and gave her a look of approval.

It wasn't an illness, but an injury. Her assessment was completely accurate.

"Could you perhaps examine me while you're here?"

Akira Sarutobi made an inviting gesture, inviting Rin Nohara into Kagami Uchiha's living room for a chat.

This was a good start.

Later, perhaps he could have Rin Nohara help research that corpse.

With Kakashi graduating early, Rin Nohara and Obito Uchiha were still attending the Ninja Academy. According to the original story's development, it would take some time before the two could catch up.

This also indicated that Rin Nohara had not yet joined Minato Namikaze's team, so he could try to win her over in advance.

After all, in terms of medical ninjutsu talent and aptitude, few in Konoha could compare to her.

Akira Sarutobi: "First, I'll probe and see the specific situation before making plans..."

Chapter 51: Gift

Not long after...

Sitting in the living room, Akira Sarutobi was already receiving treatment from Rin Nohara.