Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 150 Hoping he can work for two more years

Konoha Hospital.

Lu Shi walked into the ward carrying fruit and milk.

When Jiraiya saw Shikatoki, his eyes widened. "Nara Shikatoki! Why is Tsunade suddenly attacking me?!"

Deer Time helplessly spread his hands. "This really isn't my fault. I gave the 'Intimate Paradise' you sent me without even looking at it, and then I gave it to Rope Tree. I don't think I need to explain what happened next, right?"

Jiraiya was momentarily speechless.

I really shot myself in the foot. I should have known better than to send her to the Intimate Paradise.

"Tsunade knew her limits. Just focus on recovering." That was all Shikatoshi could say to comfort her.

However, Jiraiya didn't feel comforted at all; in fact, he was somewhat speechless. "His ribs were broken, and this is what you call having some restraint?!"

"Tsunade is doing this for your own good. Just now, Minato issued a decree on the punishment for peeping into the hot springs of Konoha Village. Anyone who peeks into the hot springs will be arrested and locked up for seven days."

"What the hell?!"

Jiraiya sat up agitatedly, then lay back down with a sharp pain in his chest. "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Why did Minato issue this?! Isn't this targeting me?!"

Lu rolled his eyes.

"So you know it's targeting you!"

"I already said it's art, otherwise how could Icha Icha Paradise have so much material?!" Jiraiya said confidently.

Shika gave a kind smile. "Jiraiya! Minato is only doing this for your own good. If you accidentally see something you shouldn't, I'm afraid you'll die in Konoha!"

Jiraiya swallowed hard, then pulled the blanket over his head. "Fine, I won't look then. I didn't say I had to go. I need to rest now. You can go."

"That's great, I'll be going now."

Time flies.

The Chunin Exams began as scheduled.

Shikatoki and Yotsuki were waiting at the entrance for the representatives from Iwagakure and Sunagakure.

Originally, Lu Shi didn't want to come.

In Lu Shi's opinion, they were really being too kind. They hadn't been invited in the first place; they had come on their own initiative. So why the need for a welcome?

Finally, Minato suggested that Yotsuya could give a proper welcome to Sunagakure, which piqued Shikatoki's interest.

Konoha Gate.

The first to arrive was Iwagakure Village.

The leader of the team was Huang Tu, and the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, also came along.

"Shika Toki-kun".

Although Onoki and Shika had a history of feuds, he certainly couldn't skimp on appearances at this moment.

Shika nodded. "Onoki, long time no see. You're so old, why haven't you stepped down yet?"

These words hit him right where it hurt.

He had wanted to step down for a long time.

Unfortunately, the ninjas of Iwagakure in this generation are not up to much use!

Including his son, Huang Tu.

Huang Tu is quite strong, but he has two problems: he can't learn Dust Release and he's too honest and inflexible, making him not the best candidate for Tsuchikage.

With no one else to choose from, Onoki had to carry the burden on his own.

In fact, Onoki envied Hiruzen Sarutobi. There were so many people in Konoha who were qualified to be Hokage that you couldn't count them on one hand.

It's truly a case of some people dying from drought while others are drowning from floods!

"Ahem, Shikatoki-kun, I wonder how your Dust Release training is going?" Onoki didn't want to talk about the Tsuchikage; he was more interested in Shikatoki's progress in learning Dust Release.

Ohnoki definitely didn't want Shikato to learn that.

After all, he's the only one in the entire Iwagakure village who knows it. If Shikatoki learns it too, what will that mean?!

Shikatoki, however, was quite frank. "Dust Release is, after all, a bloodline limit. My ninjutsu talent is only average, and I've only just gotten a clue so far. But don't worry, I've already had Orochimaru and Hiruko fully research Dust Release, and they'll definitely figure it out for you!"

Ōnoki's lips twitched slightly after hearing this.

Good news, Shiro didn't learn Dust Escape.

Bad news: Orochimaru, that research maniac, is researching Dust Release.

"Alright, you must be tired from your long journey. Walk to the front and turn right, and you'll find the guesthouse. You've been here before, it's the same place. I won't take you there, I want to see a good show."

Onoki was taken aback by Shika's words, but he didn't blame Shika for being negligent. Instead, he was thinking about how to make things interesting.

The big show at Konoha's gates.

Since they were definitely not ninjas from within Konoha, it must have been ninjas from outside the village.

The small ninja village can be ruled out immediately.

That leaves only the people from Sunagakure. Onoki glanced subtly at Yotsugu next to Shikatoki, and understood what was going on.

So Onoki made a quick decision, "Kiku, you take the children to rest first, I'll talk to Shikatoshi-kun later."

Huang Tu, unsuspecting, smiled憨厚ly and said, "Yes, Father."

Shikatoki glanced at Onoki, who then leaned in unceremoniously. "Shikatoki, is that your wife, Yoru, next to you?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"Yakura, the Blazing Release user, is a famous figure in Sunagakure. She was betrayed by Sunagakure and then you saved her. So you're avenging your wife?" Onoki asked, though his question was posed with absolute certainty.

"That depends on what Yekura thinks."

If Yekura truly wants to take revenge on Sunagakure, then Shikatoki will definitely give her his full support.

While they were chatting, ninjas from Sunagakure arrived.

And quite a few people came!

Besides the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, both advisors Chiyo and Ebizo also came, making quite a grand entrance.

Luo Sha was in a good mood, but when he looked up, he saw Ye Cang standing at the door.

The entire Sunagakure army came to a halt immediately.

Rasa's expression became uncertain. "What does Yekura mean by this? Are they going to ambush us with the Nara deer?"

Chiyo remained calm. "We've come this far, there's no point in hesitating. Let's move forward!"

Rasa knew that Chiyo was right. Now that things had come to this, hesitation would only make things worse. He simply couldn't believe that Nara Shikatoki and Yokura would actually attack them in front of everyone.

The group arrived at the entrance.

Lu Shi looked Luo Sha and the others up and down without saying a word.

After a long stalemate, Rasa finally couldn't hold back any longer. "Nara Shikatoki, we're here to participate in the Chunin Exams."

"I know!"

After replying once, Lu Shi fell silent again.

Chiyo glanced at Rasa. This idiot still hadn't figured out the situation. Sunagakure wasn't looking for Nara Shikatoki, but for Yotsuki.

If we can't handle things ourselves, we can't just waste time here.

Chiyo couldn't bear the embarrassment, so she had to step forward herself. "Yakura, it's been a long time. I never expected you to join Konoha."

Yekura remained calm. "Elder Chiyo, Elder Ebizo, it's been a long time. I had no choice; if I didn't join, I'd die out there."

"Yakura, actually back then—"

Luo Sha also realized what was happening and immediately tried to explain.

This caused Chiyo and Ebizo's expressions to change.

You really know how to bring up the most sensitive topic!

Yekura remained calm and interrupted Rasa, saying, "Kage, there's no need to say more. I don't want to know the so-called inside story of what happened back then. All I know is that I was betrayed by the village."

"But don't worry, I won't retaliate against Sunagakure. However, in return, all the resources that Sunagakure has invested in me will be wiped out."

These words brought a sigh of relief to the people of Sunagakure.

Chiyo sighed, "Yakura, as long as you're doing well now, that's enough."

"I am fine."

Yecang walked up to Lu Shi, her tone filled with a hint of excitement.

Actually, when she first married Shika, although it was Yokura who insisted, she was still somewhat worried inside.

After all, she and Shikata didn't really have any emotional foundation. In fact, she had to beg and plead to marry him. Her family didn't have the same status as Tsunade and Akane.

The only thing I can use is Scorching Release.

However, it turns out that Lu Shi truly loves each and every one of his wives.

Everything, everything will remember her.

Seeing Yekura's unusual reaction, Chiyo nodded, "That's good."

"I'll take you to your lodgings."

After finishing speaking, Yecang turned around and left, completely ignoring what the people of Sunagakure thought behind him.

Rasa's expression wasn't very good, after all, there were quite a few spectators around, and even whispers could be heard from within the Sunagakure village's own ranks.

"Quiet!"

Luo Sha had no way to communicate with outsiders, so he could only shout it out to his own family.

The Sand Village troops fell silent instantly.

"Walk!"

Watching the Sunagakure ninja leave, Onoki slowly spoke, "The Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure was just so-so!"

I hope this Kazekage position can last for another two years.

Shikatoki burst out laughing upon hearing this. "Hahaha, Onoki, tell me the truth, don't you also want Hiruzen Sarutobi to work for a couple more years?"

Onoki glanced at Shika and sighed, "I won't comment on Hiruzen Sarutobi. He's quite capable. I just didn't expect that after Minato Namikaze took over, you guys would eliminate Danzo Shimura so quickly."