I Am The Hokage!

"I understand, lead the way."

Seeing the ninja wearing an animal mask and ANBU attire suddenly appear, Yayoi knew who they were.

ANBU

An assassination unit directly under the Hokage.

It also includes departments like Genbu that handle dirty work.

Its leader, Danzo, is even known as the King of Pots.

Yayoi was on his way home, intending to visit, but was unexpectedly stopped by ANBU.

He had no secrets to hide, so he agreed immediately.

Ever since moving his Alchemy laboratory to the Uchiha Clan, Yayoi had moved all his equipment to the Uchiha Clan Territory.

Hokage Tower

"Hokage-sama, Uesugi Yayoi has arrived."

"Come in."

A gentle and kind voice came from within.

The ANBU pushed open the door and gestured for Yayoi to enter.

As soon as he entered, he saw a kind middle-aged man smoking a pipe, with hazy mist rising around him.

Upon seeing Yayoi, the Third Hokage put down his documents and looked at Yayoi with a smile.

"This should be our first formal meeting."

"Yes, Hokage-sama. The previous time was at the Ninja Academy."

Yayoi did not falter.

He had nothing to worry about; he couldn't think of any reason for the Third Hokage to harm him.

Moreover, the current Hokage had not yet been muddled by age and lost his confidence and spirit.

Furthermore, he had a close relationship with Tsunade, even being her future disciple.

There was no reason for the Hokage to harm him.

In fact, becoming Tsunade's disciple had only benefits and no drawbacks.

This was because what Tsunade excelled at was precisely what he needed, and the benefits of this status were also very generous.

Even if he were to leave Konoha, there would be no need for animosity, as Tsunade would also leave a few years after the war ended.

Perhaps when they met again, he could even treat Tsunade to a meal.

"Haha, you were just a little thing back then. I didn't expect you to have grown into a child who inherits the Will of Fire."

The Third Hokage took a puff of his pipe and said with a smile.

He was quite satisfied with this child.

Although he wasn't good at expressing his love for the Will of Fire, his actions undoubtedly embodied it.

To reduce casualties among the wounded on the battlefield, he not only proposed and improved surgical and treatment methods in the hospital, but also led by example, personally staying at the hospital to treat the wounded returning from the battlefield.

The Third Hokage was, to say the least, very pleased with him.

"You don't need to be nervous. Relax, sit down."

The Third Hokage was very kind to Yayoi, without any airs, and directly told him to sit on a chair nearby.

"The reason I asked you here this time is simply to meet you."

"After all, as Hokage, it would be a great dereliction of duty not to see an outstanding young man who appears in Konoha."

The Third Hokage said with a smile.

"Hokage-sama is too kind."

Yayoi quietly waited for the Third Hokage to make his move.

Honestly, his persona had been crafted quite well.

He disliked Ninjutsu but liked Medical Ninjutsu. He came into contact with Tsunade at the Medical Training Class and learned a certain degree of self-preservation skills.

He led the charge, providing treatment for frontline personnel.

This resume was undoubtedly satisfactory to the Hokage.

"You are Tsunade's disciple, and thus my grand-disciple. However, you cannot be solely obsessed with Medical Ninjutsu.

You still need to learn some life-saving Ninjutsu, as the primary duty of a medical ninja is to survive."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Yayoi nodded, indicating he had taken note.

"Alright, this old man won't bother you anymore. Get some rest."

Yayoi then pushed open the door and walked out.

Not long after Yayoi left, a strange man covered in bandages, with only one eye visible, pushed open the door and walked in.

"Hiruzen."

"Danzo, I've already met Yayoi. He's a good kid."

Seeing Danzo walk in, the Third Hokage's originally kind expression faltered for a moment, and he became serious.

"Hiruzen, you're too soft-hearted.

Uesugi Yayoi, hand this child over to me. I will absolutely train him into someone absolutely loyal to the village."

A hint of determination flashed in Danzo's remaining eye.

"He's a good kid, a child who inherits the Will of Fire, and he's also Tsunade's disciple."

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, appeared resolute, clearly unwilling to let Danzo succeed.

He was still in his prime. Although his peak was past, he was still a ninja hero who commanded respect in the Ninja World.

"The Will of Fire, that's not necessarily true."

"This is the evidence I've collected. Uesugi Yayoi privately collected other ninja's blood for research.

Furthermore, the child you call the inheritor of the Will of Fire has been getting too close to the Uchiha Clan recently.

Hiruzen, have you forgotten what our teacher once said?"

Danzo placed the collected evidence before Hiruzen.

He didn't believe Hiruzen, the Hokage, would have no reaction.

The former, he could tolerate. After all, it was just simple research. As a medical ninja, it was normal to be interested in such things.

But the latter had clearly exceeded his expectations.

Yayoi, as someone from the Hokage Lineage, was getting too close to the Uchiha Clan.

The Third Hokage's expression grew more serious with each page of evidence Danzo presented.

How close? Close enough to share pants, sleep in the same bed.

Damn Uchiha Clan, and that old guy from the Warring States period, setting up a plan since his granddaughter was a child.

The Third Hokage didn't think Yayoi had done anything wrong now.

It was just that the other party had fallen into the Uchiha Clan's scheme.

It couldn't all be a coincidence, he didn't believe it.

In addition, there was also Yayoi's list of purchases for gold and jade.

These were nothing. The Third Hokage flipped through them, closed them, and said in a deep voice:

"Danzo, this proves nothing. The Uchiha Clan are also members of the village."

"Hiruzen, stop dreaming. The Uchiha Clan are a destabilizing factor for the village.

Our teacher once said they were an inherently evil clan. Uesugi Yayoi has been in contact with the Uchiha Clan for a long time, and it's inevitable that he might develop some inappropriate thoughts."

Seeing that the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone began to change, Danzo knew there was a chance. He continued:

"Hand him over to me, Hiruzen. I will absolutely train him into someone loyal to Konoha."

"Genbu is darkness, but Yayoi is light, Danzo.

You face the sun and can only see your own shadow.

But he is still a child. He is someone born to stand before the sun. Even with his eyes closed, he can see the light."

At this moment, the Third Hokage's wrinkled face seemed to grow even older.

He looked at his former childhood friend and said with emotion.

"Hiruzen, you will regret this. Uesugi Yayoi will definitely choose the Uchiha Clan.

At that time, you will surely regret your words and actions today!"

"Enough, Danzo!"

The Third Hokage suddenly stood up from his seat. As he stood tall, the aura of a ninja hero emanated from him.

For a moment, Danzo found it difficult to look directly at his former childhood friend, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the current Third Hokage.

"I am the Hokage!"