The Hokage Ryos Path

Chapter 127: The Decision of the Cloud

After the 3rd Raikage collapsed, the small frog from Myoboku Mountain returned, and Ryo, who was fighting A, sensed that the Summoning had been completed, so he realized that his goal had been achieved. So now he must let A confirm the death of the 3rd Raikage.

(Translator's Note: I don't remember in Naruto that the person using Summoning could feel the return of the animal he called. Maybe it's something I missed, or something that this author added.)

Thinking that, Ryo deliberately pointed out the flaws in his defense, slowing down a little. Seeing that, A took the opportunity to punch him; he attacked with all the power he could produce with Lightning Chakra Mode, and then left, disappearing into the forest in the blink of an eye.

After A left, Ryo stood up and patted the dirt on his body. After about an hour and a half of fighting, Ryo achieves his goal; he can slow A down long enough for the 3rd Raikage to die.

Only with the death of the 3rd Raikage could there be a balance between Stone and Cloud. With that, Konoha could seize the opportunity and end the war in the Lightning Country.

This was the year 46, and there were only two major battles left before this 3rd world war ended. One was the Battle of Kiky Pass, and the other was the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.

Before the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, Ryo had to take care of everything in order to take care of Uchiha Madara.

A used Lightning Cakra Mode to flash towards the 3rd Raikage, until he reached the battlefield.

The first thing he saw was a pile of dead bodies of the Rock Ninjas, and about a hundred people who were still alive were cleaning up the scene.

He immediately went for their lives, killed them all, and only left their leader Jonin alive.

“Where is the 3rd Raikage? What did you do to him!?” A looked around for a long time, not finding his father anywhere.

Jonin, who knew that he would definitely die if he answered, ignored A's words.

The Lightning A Chakra Mode Coat lit up, and sparks came out from it, he became a terrifying ferocious beast, but Jonin did not react.

A searched again and still found no trace of the 3rd Raikage. He can only take Jonin to his village for questioning.

On the other hand, after Minato reunited with Ryo, the two returned to the Konoha camp.

With Minato's wisdom, he had already guessed Ryo's goal. The only thing he did not understand was Ryo's conspicuous interest in ending this battle as quickly as possible.

However, believing him, Minato did not ask any questions.

After years of knowing him, Minato knew Ryo very well. He has no doubts about his feelings for her, Kushina or the Kakashi trio.

The two reached the camp, and after nearly three days of constant vigil, they were extremely tired.

After saying goodbye to Minato, Ryo returned to his tent and fell asleep.

During his sleep, Rock Jonin is being interrogated, and he finally declares the death of the 3rd Raikage.

“After the Stone chased after Cloud Ninja who tried to chase after them, the 3rd Raikage remained behind to block their path. For unknown reasons, Konoha did not participate in the siege of Batu on him. The 3rd Raikage stood alone, fighting 10,000 Stone Ninjas for 3 days and three nights until he finally died. His body was taken by Stone Ninja.”

Reading the report on the table, A overwhelmed. The 3rd image was too mighty for him, he was even too powerful to be killed by such a ruthless attack.

Being his son, A practically adored the 3rd Raikage blindly. This death not only lost a father, but his belief about life and power also collapsed.

On side A is Killer B, they have been on each other's side for years, and B feels A pain as if it were his.

"B, you can't die!" After a long silence, A spoke to his brother.

B nodded hard.

"Good! Now we have to finish the score with Stone!” The 3rd Raikage had just died, and Cloud had no leader. A can't be decadent, he doesn't have time for decadence.

After all, it was the 3rd Raikage, the peak of the Shinobi world at that moment.

A told everyone about what happened to his father from start to finish, and they all remained silent as he spoke.

“We must take back the 3rd Raikage's body! And that Stone must pay!” One of Jonin spoke.

His words were like pebbles thrown into a lake, and everyone agreed to it. They all agreed that the body of the 3rd Raikage should not fall into the hands of the Hidden Stone, and they should take revenge.

“A san, let's get revenge for Lord Raikage!”

"Yes, Revenge, he can't die in vain!"

"Vengeance!"

Everyone was too excited, and in the end, they subconsciously said it with one voice! "Vengeance!"

"Aniki, let's take back father's body, and teach them a lesson!" Said Killer B.

A was thinking at the time of his father's death. What does she want? A vendetta? Is it above everything?

His father's death placed a huge responsibility on his shoulders, and he became an adult with just that.

Yes, he wanted to rush to the Rock camp for revenge, but he had to be careful. His decision was not light, it was to determine the fate of 20,000 Ninja from his village.

Thinking about it, A finally spoke: “Everything is calm! I also want to avenge my father. But if we fight Batu, do you think Konoha will be on their side again? My father is really strong. Without him, we cannot win against both camps.”

“We are not afraid of death! Revenge for Raikage comes above everything!”

"Vengeance!"

"Vengeance!"

“I know that the Shinobi of my village are all brave and fearless, and they are not afraid of death. I myself am not afraid, because after all I have to face it. But not now! For now, I have to negotiate with Konoha. As your Kage, I have a responsibility to protect you!”

A's words left everyone speechless, and then one of them shouted: "Live, 4th Raikage!"

The young Jonin was looking up as A spoke, and he saw the 3rd figure residing inside his son! The older Jonin has red eyes and tears in his eyes, as the younger A is a man fit enough to sit in his father's chair, and stand alone in such circumstances.

“Life, 4th Raikage!”

“Long live, 4th Raikage Same!”

A gets the approval of all Jonin, officially succeeding his father, becoming the 4th Raikage.

The next day, Minato received the News, and it was directly from Cloud's messenger.

This ninja came to invite Minato to negotiate with the 4th Raikage. Minato felt strange as A became the 4th Raikage.

She goes to the appointment on time and takes Ryo with her. The purpose of their trip was the same as before: To get Konoha and the Clouds to sign a peace treaty.

The meeting was planned to take place in the forest. Before reaching that place, Ryo used the enhanced perception of Sage Mode to ensure the absence of an ambush.

By the time Ryo and Minato reached that place, the 4th Raikage and Killer B were already waiting there.