I have no money to repay the mortgage, so I have to be Hokage

Uzumaki Mito explored Shangyuan's chakra out of curiosity, and found that Shangyuan's chakra amount was only close to the level of a jounin.

It's really strange that someone with less chakra than a jounin could unleash such combat power.

"Fire Cat, that tree is the relic of the second generation. Listen to him and apologize."

Uzumaki Mito sighed softly and gave both parties a step forward. No matter what secrets this child had, it was Tobirama who raised him after all.

Such emphasis on friendship is not a bad thing.

"Yes, Mito-sama!" After hearing Uzumaki Mito's explanation, Fire Cat understood the crux of the matter.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Second Hokage, Huomao has no intention of offending." Huomao bowed deeply in the direction of the old tree.

In addition to Shangyuan's intimidation, he also has his own heartfelt respect.

After getting up, Huomao still did not forget the purpose of coming here, "Bai Li, Lord Hokage wants to see..."

"Impulse!"

The arrival of Uzumaki Mito made Shangyuan slowly calm down, thinking about the remedy.

After all, he wasn't ready to be exposed yet.

Madara is still alive at this time, and he is so close to the Senju clan. He has just entered the shadow level, and he is not enough to beat them with one hand.

Shangyuan rolled his eyes.

Before Huomao could finish speaking, Shangyuan suddenly vomited a mouthful of blood, then his face turned pale, and the aura that had been so strong suddenly weakened.

"Shanggen, what's wrong with you?" Seeing such a change, Uzumaki Mito was also shocked,

"It's nothing, it's just the aftereffects of using the secret technique." Shangyuan waved his hand and said weakly.

Fire Cat was immediately relieved, and he asked how the notorious ANBU vampire could press himself to the ground and rub him so easily.

While feeling relieved, he also had a bit of admiration for this notorious ANBU vampire. I never thought he would risk his life for other people.

Uzumaki Mito was also stunned, no wonder the opponent could possess such strength that did not match the chakra, but the murderous aura that almost condensed into substance also existed, and it could not be achieved by secret techniques.

Even though there was something unexplainable, Uzumaki Mito had no intention of delving into it further.

She still believed in Tobirama's vision.

"This secret technique must have been left to you by Tobirama. This secret technique that forcibly improves strength may have serious side effects, so it's better to use it sparingly." Uzumaki Mito said earnestly.

"I understand, Aunt Mito."

Shangyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the weak chicken character he had created for a long time was still valid, and this explanation did not arouse doubts.

……

Naruto Building, Naruto Office.

After taking a short "rest", Shangyuan came to the Hokage's office.

"Hokage-sama, are you looking for me?" Shangyuan knocked on the door gently, then pushed the door open and entered.

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the document he was working on and looked up.

The man with eye-catching silver-white hair at the door immediately connected him with the white-haired ANBU wearing a fox mask in the previous mission.

After all, silver hair is still rare.

"Oh? Is it Shiratuki?" Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and waved his hand to signal the other party to come in.

"It is rumored that there was another person who was designated as Hokage before Sarutobi, but rejected it. Is he the one?"

Nara Shikuna, who was standing by to assist, also looked over curiously, looking up and down with his dark eyes.

He glanced at Nara Shikuna, and seeing that the other person's attention was not on him, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt moved and quietly took out his cigarette rod from the drawer.

Suddenly, Nara Shikuna's nose twitched slightly and she said doubtfully.

"Where's the smell of smoke coming from?"

"You monkey!" Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen with a cigarette stick in his mouth and filled with smoke, Nara Shikuna didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't even use the honorific and scolded him with a smile.

"Finally, we don't need to deal with documents for the time being. Let's combine work and rest!" Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his hand to protect his cigarette rod, fearing that the other party would take it away from him.

Shangyuan couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw it. The current Sarutobi Hiruzen and the later Ninjao who became famous in the ninja world were really nothing close to each other.

And it seems that being the Hokage is not so prestigious. Fortunately, I don't think about this position at all.

"Ahem, let's talk about business first." Nara Shikuna may have considered that there were people on the side and could not argue with Sarutobi Hiruzen anymore, so he had to straighten his face again and said with a serious face.

"Bai Li, I'd better call you Sangen now." Sarutobi Hiruzen also put away his nonchalant look after hearing this and said straight to the point.

"Shangyuan, I believe you have also heard about the second generation. You were a participant in the peace negotiation task at that time, and you were also the adopted son of the teacher. What do you think of Yunyin's request?"

"I can't talk about an adopted son, he's just an orphan who was randomly picked up and raised." Shangyuan waved his hand.

He recalled that this part did not exist in the plot of Hokage in his previous life.

Suddenly, Shangyuan thought of some plot, and his eyebrows wrinkled slightly.

Could it be that Sarutobi Hiruzen, an old coward, is planning to compromise?

As seen in the anime in his previous life, Hinata was kidnapped and ended up sacrificing Hinata and Hizashi in exchange for peace. This compromise event that shattered his outlook on life was still fresh in his memory.

It's about Lao Baimao, and I won't accept any compromise!

"Their request this time may also have the meaning of testing. Moreover, the fault this time lies with the other party. Therefore, not only can we not use resources to exchange the body of the Second Hokage, but we will also hold the other party responsible afterwards!" Shangyuan said firmly.

Because he is just an ordinary ANBU, he is soft-spoken and can only express his attitude by saying nothing.

"Although we have lost the second generation, the other party has also lost the previous Raikage. We will never make any compromises!"

Sarutobi and Kanai were lost in thought, a train of thought they had never imagined.

If other people said these words, they would just think that the other party was hot-blooded, but Shangyuan was the first Hokage appointed by the second generation, how could it be so simple.

Not compromising... that means not accepting Yunyin's conditions and not giving the other party the resources they need. It is unrealistic to be a white wolf with nothing, and the other party is not a fool, so what should be used in exchange...

Apart from resources, the only things that can be used are ninjutsu and people.

Ninjutsu is the foundation of a village and cannot be exchanged.

The rest are people.

How could a person be handed over like an object?

Sarutobi shook his head and chuckled, it seemed that Shangyuan was not as outstanding as he thought, he was just an ordinary ANBU.

"Shanggen, I will consider your suggestion..." Just when Sarutobi Hiruzen was about to decline politely, Nara Shikuna suddenly realized.

"You mean... to release some Kumogakure prisoners from the previous war, to express gratitude for their help in collecting the remains of the second generation, and to express our Konoha's goodwill."

"The war has just ended, and every village is in the stage of recuperation. No one wants to be like that snipe and clam, let alone Kumogakure, who is at a low point after experiencing the Second Raikage and the rebellion."

"So Kumogakure will definitely accept our kindness, whether he is willing or not!"

Nara Shikuna's bright eyes were out of place on her old-fashioned face, and she clarified the context of this matter in just a few words.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he almost burst into laughter.

If you do this, you can bring back the teacher's body at no cost.

Shangyuan:...(⊙?0?6⊙)?I don't think so, please don't slander me!