I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 129 The Jinchūriki of Iwagakure Attack!

A month later, when faced with the new B-rank Earth Release ninjutsu unlocked in the [Ninja Scroll], Nara Rinkei could always recall the night he obtained [Earth Release: Rock House Collapse].

[Rank B Technique: Earth Release: Rock Fist]

[Spell Description: Fist of Rock, Powerful and Mighty]

[Technique Effect: Refines, circulates, and accumulates earth-type chakra in the arm, transforming the arm into a hard rock fist, greatly increasing the arm's hardness and strength, thereby unleashing a powerful strike.]

[Spell Evaluation: Quickly use Rock Fist on him!]

"A Rank B technique, [Rock Fist]?! It's Earth Release again, just as I expected!"

Nara Rinka examined the Earth Release ninjutsu he possessed.

He currently possesses more than ten B-rank and C-rank Earth Release ninjutsu.

Even the elite Jonin of Iwagakure.

In terms of the number of Earth Release ninjutsu he has mastered, he probably can't compare to Nara Rinka.

However, compared to the enormous number.

The quality of these Earth Release ninjutsu was rather ordinary.

[Earth Release: Earth Mound Dumpling], [Earth Release: Rock Thief Stick], [Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear], [Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique]...

High emotional intelligence: Advanced forms of Earth Escape.

Low emotional intelligence: a clod of earth, a large clod of earth.

Nara Rinka even unlocked a B-rank technique called Earth Release: Rock Concealment Technique from the Ninja Scrolls. This is an advanced invisibility technique that allows a person to become invisible in rocky areas.

The problem is that Nara Rinka already possessed the A-rank technique [Camouflage Concealment].

Even the "camouflage stealth" technique has been transformed into the "shadow stealth technique".

Why would I need any low-level [Iwa Concealment Technique]?

Nara Rankei did not obtain any of the special Earth Release ninjutsu with unique effects that he truly wanted, such as the few Earth Release ninjutsu that the Third Tsuchikage possessed, which were not Earth Release at all!

[Earth Release·Rock Fist].

It is probably the best B-rank Earth Release ninjutsu that Nara Rinka has acquired in this month.

At least it's no longer some kind of "earth-style transformation"!

Nara Rinka closes the panel, reflecting on her "hard work" over the past month.

In the month following their arrival at the battlefield in the Land of Grass.

The Nara Lan Gui squad rapidly eliminated the supply depots that Iwagakure had set up in the Land of Grass, completing a B-rank mission every three days, and severely damaged Iwagakure's material logistics system.

The reason why the Nara Lan Gui team's mission completion speed dropped from "two every two days" to "one every three days" is that

It wasn't that Nara Rinka was slacking off on his own initiative, or that he led his team members to slack off collectively.

Rather, it was because the speed at which Konoha ninjas were spying on and investigating Iwagakure's supply points couldn't keep up with the speed at which Nara's Lan Gui squad completed their mission.

In the first few days after arriving at the battlefield in the Land of Grass, the Nara Lan Gui squad quickly cleared up many "starvation" missions that had accumulated in the Konoha camp.

However, as a result, all the supply points in Iwagakure controlled by Konoha were completely wiped out by the Nara Raikage squad.

If they want to carry out the "starvation" mission again, they can only wait for their companions to find out the location of the other supply points in Iwagakure.

This slowed down the Nara Lan Gui squad's mission completion speed.

But even so.

The perfect completion of more than ten B-rank missions within a month has made the Nara Lan Gui Squad's reputation spread throughout the Konoha camp.

Missions similar to "Cut Off Food" or "Cut Off Food 2" involve destroying enemy supply depots.

The task itself is not particularly difficult to complete.

The real difficulty lies in how to break through the enemy's layers of blockade and reach the logistics supply points.

And before enemy reinforcements arrive, destroy the supply point in time and escape successfully!

Before the Nara Squad arrived, the only way for Konoha ninjas to destroy Iwagakure's supply points was to sacrifice lives or wait for a passing "yellow flash".

After the Nara Rai-ki squad arrived, Iwagakure's logistics system was largely destroyed, which also relieved a lot of pressure on the front lines.

It was only natural that the Nara Kusa Squad gained fame.

As the reputation of the Nara Rinka Squad spread...

The Iwagakure ninjas also noticed the "culprits" who destroyed their village's supply depot and were actively gathering and analyzing intelligence on Nara Rinka's squad, intending to eliminate this highly active Konoha elite squad.

Nara Rinka was unaware of Iwagakure's counterattack, but could roughly guess what was going on.

It would be abnormal if Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) let his special team go unchecked!

However, Nara Rinkei was not concerned about Iwagakure's counterattack plan.

because……

"Captain, Lord Orochimaru just informed me that we have wiped out almost all of the village's known Iwagakure supply points."

Uchiha Shisui entered the tent, bringing with him the orders from the Supreme Commander.

"Lord Orochimaru said that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the village to obtain information about the Iwagakure supply points, and it is estimated that accurate information will not be available for a while. Therefore, we will temporarily suspend our mission for a period of time."

"Stop the mission?"

Nara Rinka lay on his side on a makeshift cot, propping his head up as he looked at Uchiha Shisui.

"Can we go back to the village to rest now?"

"Um, it seems Lord Orochimaru hasn't given us any orders to return to the village."

Uchiha Shisui paused for a moment before continuing.

"But Lord Orochimaru just told us to rest in the camp for two days for now."

"He also said that the task of spying on the Iwagakure supply depot might be assigned to us in the future..."

"So, they've skipped the intelligence gathering step and are just letting us try our luck within the Land of Grass?"

Nara Rinkazu's mind raced for a moment, and he immediately sorted out his thoughts. He turned his head and looked at Hinata Rei, who was munching on a cold rice ball.

"Hinata, thank you for your hard work!"

Hinata Rei rolled his eyes and silently sped up his eating of his midnight snack.

The eldest daughter of the main family has figured it out: if this team didn't have her and Uchiha Shisui's support, it would definitely be led astray by the captain!

Putting everything else aside, let's just talk about being silent.

For almost half a month, Silent had been working with the team, but she hadn't done much except sit behind Shadowhawk and gulp down the cold air.

In Nara's squad, Shizune, the medical ninja, was basically unable to play any role.

This is the team's good fortune, but also Silent's misfortune.

To avoid spending a month on the battlefield, their medical ninjutsu skills actually regressed instead of improving.

Jingyin has already volunteered to go to the wounded soldiers' camp to take care of other ordinary wounded soldiers...

Of course, during normal missions, Silent will still travel with the team.

Visiting the wounded soldiers' camp can be seen as a form of "self-cultivation" during downtime from the Silent Mission.

Just like how Hyuga Rei would always challenge Uchiha Shisui during her free time from missions.

Although her record is still one of losses and no wins so far...

The challenge to become the team captain seems an even longer and more distant prospect...

Seeing that Hinata Rei did not respond, he simply ate dry rice.

Nara Rinka turned his attention back to Uchiha Shisui.

"Shisui, has Orochimaru said anything about increasing the difficulty of our missions? For example, upgrading our B-rank to A-rank?"

"Lord Orochimaru didn't say it explicitly," Uchiha Shisui said, shaking his head.

"This is such a hassle."

Nara Rinka got out of bed, a move that immediately caught the attention of the other two team members.

"I'll go first—what's with that look?"

Uchiha Shisui exclaimed in surprise, "Captain, you actually get up at night."

Hinata Rei also looked at him with shock, "Incredible."

"You guys have really gone too far!"

Nara Rinka stretched out a big yawn and walked out of the tent.

"I'll go see Orochimaru first."

"Captain, you're not planning to do anything to Lord Orochimaru, are you?" Uchiha Shisui's concerned voice came from behind.

"What nonsense are you talking about, Shisui?"

Nara Rinka turned her head.

"I was just going to collect a 'debt'."

"Have you forgotten? That Explosion Release ninja we encountered before?"

"More than a month has passed. Orochimaru's research should have yielded results by now, right?"

Say goodbye to the two team members.

Nara Ranka walked towards the main tent of the camp.

Along the way, many ninjas saw this "Nara Special Jonin" who had recently gained fame and nodded to him.

However, the most famous member of the Nara team was not the captain, but Uchiha Shisui.

Why was Uchiha Shisui always the main attacker in the missions?

Although it will be some time before I can obtain the "title".

However, Nara Rinkei believed in the extent of Nara Rinkei's efforts in achieving "Shisui".

Nara casually responded to the greetings from the other ninjas with a relaxed and dignified demeanor.

Others were used to it.

The fact that the Nara clan ninjas even responded to the greeting is already a great effort!

Upon arriving at the central area of ​​the camp, after being informed, Nara Rangke successfully entered the main tent.

"Nara-kun."

After a long absence, Orochimaru still maintained his polite demeanor.

"Is there something you need?"

"Orochimaru...sir."

Nara Rinka glanced at the sensory ninjas around him, but still added the honorific title after all.

"Do you remember that Explosion Release ninja from Iwagakure that we captured a while ago?"

"So that's what it was about."

Orochimaru lightly licked the corner of his mouth.

He thought that Nara Rinka had already forgotten about this matter.

After all, given the other party's laziness, it's perfectly normal for them to forget about an insignificant Iwagakure ninja.

Moreover, Nara Rangsei hasn't mentioned this matter for over a month...

I never expected that the other party would actually be interested in bloodline limits!

That Wood Release technique from back then...

"Come outside with me to talk!"

Orochimaru extended an invitation to Nara Rinka.

Nara Rinka was about to nod in agreement.

But just then, a slightly familiar scream rang out.

"Mist! Lord Orochimaru!"

A Konoha ninja wearing a special mechanical helmet shouted loudly.

"The Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure! At two o'clock!"

Even though I like playing with snakes.

Even when conducting human experiments.

Even when studying the First Hokage.

However, Orochimaru is still the good Konoha ninja who wants to become the Fourth Hokage.

"The Five-Tails Jinchuriki is attacking!"

Orochimaru stopped himself from leaving immediately. He looked at Nara Rinka and said solemnly.

"Nara-kun, use your abilities and work with me!"

(End of this chapter)