Naruto: Climbing Ranks to Rule the Ninja World! - Chapter 17

Chapter 17: The Choice of the Hokage Candidate

“I don’t think I’m suitable to be a mentor.”

Since it was Naraku’s suggestion, Uzuki Yugao thought about it carefully, but in the end she gave up.

Although Uzuki Yugao is very beautiful, she is no unknown person in Anbu. Not to mention her strength, Naraku’s seniority in Anbu is not as high as hers.

“If you don’t want to, forget it. Being a mentor is actually pretty busy.”

If Uzuki Yugao wanted, Naraku would transfer her out of Anbu and make her the instructor of the tracking class formed among the Twelve Little Strongmen.

That is, the instructor of Hyūga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aburame Shino.

That’s right, this is to take away Xi Ri Hong’s position.

As Yuhi Kurenai, who was promoted to Jōnin not long ago, can become the instructor of the tracking class, in addition to her background, the support of Sarutobi Asuma is indispensable.

After all, Inuzuka Kiba, Hinata and Shino are from ninja families, and they have the possibility of inheriting their respective families, especially Hyūga Hinata, who is the heir to the main family of the Hyuga clan!

If Yuhi Kurenai wanted to be the instructor of these three people without Asuma’s support, it would be really dangerous.

But if Naraku really wants to make a move, it is still very easy to grab this position.

But if Mao Yue Xi Yan doesn’t want to, then forget it.

……

The next day, Hokage building.

Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Nara Shikaku gathered in the Hokage office.

Except for the Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen who was puffing on his pipe, everyone else was flipping through the documents in their hands.

The photos of Shihouin Naraku and Hatake Kakashi were clearly printed on the information.

Why hasn’t the meeting started yet?

Nara Shikaku knew what he was here for, but he was a little confused. Weren’t all the people already here?

Who are you waiting for?

Could it be——

“Da da da…”

The sound of the cane hitting the ground became clearer and clearer, and Nara Shikaku immediately knew that he was right.

The office door opened and Shimura Danzō walked in step by step.

Don’t even knock on the door?

Nara Shikaku frowned, and of course everyone present knew that this was Shimura Danzō venting his dissatisfaction.

After Shimura Danzō sat silently in the chair that had been prepared long ago, the Third Hokage spoke.

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his pipe and tapped it on his chair, “Everyone should know why you were called here.”

“etc!”

Before the Third Hokage could say more than a few words, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu looked at each other before he spoke.

“Hiruzen! You’re obviously doing a good job, why are you suddenly planning to back off?”

“Ahem… I’m old, and my eyesight is starting to fail. If I don’t step back, I’ll hinder the growth of Konoha’s new branches.”

Mitokado Homura frowned and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Sarutobi Hiruzen, so he could only sit still for the time being.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, pipe in hand, and looked out through the glass at the flourishing Konohagakure.

“I actually backed off a long time ago, didn’t I?”

“If the Fourth Hokage was still around, an old man like me would have retired long ago.”

“At that time, the situation was critical due to the Nine Tails Rebellion. Minato died suddenly. For the stability of the village, I took this position again. Now Konoha Village has long returned to peace and is developing well. The new ninjas have also grown up. It is a good choice to step down.”

You shouldn’t have sat back in that position!!!

I was supposed to sit on it!

Shimura Danzō had always been unhappy and resentful of Sarutobi Hiruzen’s return to the position of Hokage after Minato’s death.

In his opinion, if Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn’t gone back on his word, he, Danzo, should have been the Hokage!

Trying hard to suppress the anger in his heart, Danzo narrowed one eye slightly.

“Actually, the most suitable one is… Never mind, what are your opinions?”

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around and looked at the few people, waiting for their answers.

Everyone present knew who was the most suitable…

As for Jiraiya and Tsunade, both of them are traveling outside and don’t return to the village all year round, so there is no way to choose.

Orochimaru, his favorite and most valued student, defected, and the other two stayed away from Konoha Village for various reasons.

It can be said that Sarutobi Hiruzen’s teaching level was very impressive, but none of the three students he took the trouble to train stayed.

The departure of Jiraiya and Tsunade was a big blow to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

“What I meant to Koharu is that Hatake Kakashi is a more suitable candidate for Hokage!”

Since they knew Sarutobi Hiruzen had made up his mind, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu didn’t waste any time. The two had discussed it long ago and directly chose to support Hatake Kakashi!

“Of course Naraku is not bad either, but he not only has to deal with the medical department, but he also has to manage Anbu. If he becomes a candidate for Hokage, he will need to temporarily step down and become an instructor, which will delay a lot of things.”

This is an excuse!

An excuse everyone knows!

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu are absolutely unwilling to let Shihouin Naraku become the Fifth Hokage!

As Tsunade’s direct disciple, Naraku has connections with the Fire Country Daimyo and nobles, and he maintains these relationships very well through his own medical department.

And Naraku can also get funds from the medical department, plus he is now entering Anbu.

Naraku has it all: connections, money, and force!

If he were to become Hokage, Shihouin Naraku would seize power in the shortest possible time and kick these two elders out!

When Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato took the position, he didn’t have such amazing resources as Naraku!

This is absolutely not possible!

At least for now, the two elders, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, are unwilling to give up their power.

The decision of the two did not surprise Sarutobi Hiruzen, so he looked directly at Nara Shikaku.

Nara Shikaku pondered for a while before speaking: “Whether it is Hatake Kakashi or Shihouin Naraku, they are both suitable candidates…”

You are talking nonsense!

Several people present were somewhat dissatisfied. This is not the time for you to talk nonsense.

“…But I think Shihouin Naraku is relatively more suitable!”

Nara Shikaku gave his answer and then kept silent.

The Third Hokage took a drag on his cigarette, a small smile on his face, “Shikaku, tell me your reasons.”

“yes!”

The Hokage requested, and there was no way Nara Shikaku could refuse.

“Hatake Kakashi and Shihouin Naraku are both capable and experienced. But the most important thing is that Kakashi’s character is a little flawed. If he becomes Hokage…”

Nara Shikaku didn’t finish his words, but everyone understood what he meant.

This problem does exist.

Everyone here is a high-ranking official of Konoha Village, and you are all aware of what happened to Hatake Kakashi. You also know that after experiencing many misfortunes, his personality changed a lot, and he was unable to get out of the shadow for a long time.

In particular, Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen discovered more than once that Hatake Kakashi would go to the memorial to pay tribute to Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin from time to time.

Being a little soft-hearted sometimes is not a bad thing, but if your character is too fragile, there will be big problems in becoming a Hokage.

Of course, the main reason why no one knows at this time is that after becoming the instructor of Naruto and Sasuke, Hatake Kakashi will gradually begin to get over his emotional problems and shine with his own brilliance.

The problem is that in everyone’s eyes, Kakashi is now a person who has been hit by all kinds of hardships and cannot stand up.

So at this time Sarutobi Hiruzen was also hesitating, otherwise he would not have called several people over. At least now he was still hesitating in his heart.