The Unosuke couple beside them offered their congratulations. Neither of them had the slightest dissatisfaction with this decision. After spending this time together, they believed Akira Sarutobi was fully capable of taking on the position.
Faced with everyone's congratulations, the corners of Akira Sarutobi's mouth rose involuntarily.
The system prompt before him was clearly visible.
[Will of Fire System] [Main Quest: Path of the Hokage! Instill the Will of Fire into Konoha's Anbu!] [Main Quest Objective: Before the Third Shinobi World War arrives, pass the Anbu assessment and ultimately become the Anbu Squad Six Leader!] [Quest Reward: Real authority. Within the scope of the Anbu Squad Six Leader's duties, one request may be granted.] [Quest Complete!]
Next.
The quest for the next stage had changed.
[Will of Fire System] [Current Main Quest: Path of the Hokage! Hatake Sakumo survives and comprehends the true meaning of the Will of Fire!] [Current Main Quest Objective: See your help through to the end. Survive the Third Shinobi World War, become the "Jonin Class Leader," and ultimately help Hatake Sakumo become the "Fourth Hokage"!] [Quest Reward: Real power]
Just as everyone was congratulating Akira Sarutobi.
An Anbu entered from outside and delivered some news.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed drastically upon hearing it.
Soon, he said to everyone, "Everyone... I'm afraid the situation is about to become even more complicated."
Why?
"The Third Kazekage... has disappeared."
Everyone: "!"
At the same time, in distant Sunagakure.
Deep underground in the dead of night, within a hidden location.
The Third Kazekage sat cross-legged there, quietly listening to Pakura's report.
Pakura knelt on one knee and recounted everything that had happened over the past few days.
Beside Pakura stood a little girl with chestnut-colored hair who looked somewhat like Rin Nohara.
This little