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

Chapter 142 Strength Improvement, Mid-Level Kage!

[Mastering a kekkei genkai of the ninjutsu type, [Lava Release], will enhance your [Ninjutsu] and [Sage] attributes! Overall rating improved!]

[Ninjutsu: A→A+]

[Wisdom and Knowledge: A→A+]

Overall rating: A-→A (mid-tier film-level)

As the "Great Fireball" was unleashed, a new message notification immediately appeared on the panel.

"Mastering the three bloodline limits—[Scorch Release], [Explosion Release], and [Molten Release]—has finally raised these two A-rank attributes by a small level!"

Nara Rinka glanced at the messages on the panel and felt even more pleased.

"The [Ninjutsu] attribute is secondary; its improvement only represents an improvement in the mastery of the technique."

"The key is the [Wisdom] attribute. The growth of spiritual energy increases the amount of Yin Release chakra that can be used, thereby improving overall combat power."

Nara Rinka closed the panel and silently checked the status of her [Yin Seal].

After his initial encounter with the three team members and his assessment of their overall strength, Nara Rinkei placed a [Yin Seal] within his own shadow.

Over the past few months, Nara Rinkei has been continuously storing his Yin Release chakra into the Yin Seal.

Accumulated over time.

Nara Rinka estimated that his [Yin Seal] should have accumulated about "one and a half" his own Yin Release chakra—of course, this was "one and a half" before the [Wisdom] attribute was upgraded.

If converted to numerical values, it would be roughly equivalent to an S-level chakra level.

It will take some time before the [Yin Seal] is fully filled.

However, if the Yin Release chakra within this Yin Seal is merely used to consume and maintain the Shadow Transformation Technique...

"Now that the [Wisdom] attribute has been improved, the amount of Yin Release chakra that can be stored in the [Yin Seal] will also increase."

Nara Rinkei decided to continue increasing the amount of Yin Release chakra invested in the [Yin Seal] in order to increase the available time for his "Shadow Gundam".

"On another note, there's no rule that says only one [Yin Seal] can be formed, right?"

"If conditions permit, I can set up several more [Yin Seals], which can also serve as a reserve energy source for the 'Shadow Gundam'..."

Lost in thought, Nara Rinka piloted the [Shadow Creature] across a large part of the Land of Grass, returning to the Leaf Village camp.

There has been no return for some time.

The Konoha camp was no longer as crowded as it had been when Nara and his men arrived.

The ongoing war has led to a visibly smaller number of ninjas active in the camps.

However, the landing of the [Shadow Creature] still evoked memories for many ninjas in the camp, who all cast long glances at Nara Rangsuke.

Nara Rinka responded to the greetings from the surrounding ninjas as he hurried toward the main tent in the core area of ​​the camp.

As the highest-ranking commander on the front lines, Orochimaru would generally not leave the camp unless absolutely necessary.

After being conveyed and reported.

Nara Rinka successfully entered the main camp and met Orochimaru.

Compared to a few months ago, Orochimaru's skin had become even paler, and he exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay, like a venomous snake coiled on a chair.

"Nara-kun."

Orochimaru's signature hoarse voice rang out.

"Long time no see."

"I'm here to deliver mission intelligence."

Nara Langui skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

"On my way back, I was ambushed by Iwagakure."

"After annihilating a small Iwagakure unit, an Iwagakure ninja in the ranks used the Reverse Summoning Technique to send a message to the outside world, and summoned the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, Onoki, and the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Rōshi."

"Onoki did not suffer any serious injuries in the battle, but the Four-Tails inside Rōshi went out of control, so this Jinchūriki should not be able to be active on the battlefield for a long time."

At first, Orochimaru's expression was quite calm.

After all, Nara Rinkazu had returned to camp to relay intelligence in the previous few months.

However, as Nara Rinkazu's story unfolded, Orochimaru began to lose his composure.

The Third Tsuchikage plus the Four-Tails Jinchuriki?

They joined forces to ambush you, but instead, one of them was injured and the other fled?

If my ears and brain are working properly, then your information should be translated like this, right?

"Nara-kun."

Orochimaru's composed expression vanished, replaced by a deep sense of gravity.

Are you sure your information is accurate?

"This is the location where I fought Ōnoki and the Four-Tails Jinchūriki."

Nara Rangsuke provided a pre-prepared information scroll.

"I could have requested support from the Konoha camp just now, like Onoki did, but considering the strength of the opponent, I was too lazy to bother."

"If you're still worried, you can send someone to check."

"We definitely need to confirm this."

Orochimaru calmly handed the intelligence scroll in his hand to an intelligence squad ninja standing nearby.

For the past few months, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki had been active on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, using his unique and powerful Lava Release to cause considerable trouble and injury to the Konoha ninja.

If the other party is indeed as Nara Rinkazu said, "severely injured" and "temporarily unable to move," then...

Then Konoha will surely have a rare chance to catch its breath.

It's not impossible to launch a counterattack on the Iwagakure front using this as leverage...

Although Nara Rangsuke did not go into too much detail when reporting the situation.

But how could Orochimaru not guess that Rōshi's loss of control was definitely related to the other party!

"If what he said is true, from the Five-Tails to the Four-Tails now, this Nara kid seems to have a unique way of controlling Jinchūriki..."

A thought flashed through Orochimaru's mind, but he showed no expression on his face.

"In any case, Nara-kun has been operating on the battlefield for so long and has even earned the title of 'Black Beast'—"

"Wait! What's with this lousy nickname?"

Nara Rinka interrupted Orochimaru rather rudely.

"That's what they call me too, Iwagakure..."

"Is this all the title I have now?"

Orochimaru was somewhat puzzled by Nara Rinka's focus.

In the ninja world, "titles" are really just that—titles.

For example, does the title "Sannin" sound really that good?

This title is nothing more than the victor's pity for the defeated...

In short

Orochimaru snapped out of his thoughts and did not respond to Nara Ranka's question.

"Please rest at the camp for two days, Nara-kun."

"In addition, Shisui-kun and your other two teammates will also return to camp to rest today."

In fact, Uchiha Shisui and the other two members do not have a vacation at the moment.

However, considering the major news of Nara winning the laurel wreath.

Orochimaru decided to temporarily recall the three from the front lines, partly to keep Nara Ranka in check and prevent him from causing trouble for him again.

After receiving orders from the supreme commander, Nara Rinka turned and left without hesitation.

The research project has been temporarily suspended.

Nara Rangsuke did indeed plan to rest at the camp for a few days first.

It was afternoon.

Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Rei, and Shizune returned to their rear camp from the front lines.

The conversations they overheard along the way filled the three children with questions.

"What? The captain is fighting the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure?"

"What? The captain defeated the Four-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure?"

"What? The captain's planning to become the Fourth Hokage?"

Listening to the doubts of the three team members.

Nara Rinka was even more puzzled than they were.

"Where did you get this information from?"

Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Rei, and Shizune all said in unison, "That's what everyone's saying."

"Orochimaru confirmed the information's authenticity and spread it widely?"

After much thought, Nara Rinka could only come up with this possibility.

"To boost morale and incidentally strike at the enemy?"

"Captain, is what everyone's saying true?"

Uchiha Shisui approached, so excited he almost activated his Three-Tomoe technique.

"You really fought the Third Tsuchikage?"

"No, I did not fight the Tsuchikage."

Nara Rinka said in a harsh tone.

"My opponent is an old tortoise."

"An old tortoise?"

Silent blinked, somewhat bewildered.

"What about the four tails?"

"What four tails?"

Nara Rinka chuckled.

"It's an incredibly ugly red baboon."

After listening to the captain's description, the three team members belatedly realized what had happened.

What old turtle, red-haired baboon.

Isn't that the Tsuchikage and the Four-Tails?

It turns out what everyone said was true!

"So, Captain, are you really going to become the Fourth Hokage?"

Uchiha Shisui asked with great interest.

"Speaking of which, I've received a promotion request from the village and become a Jonin during this time."

"If you were to become the fourth generation leader, I would definitely vote for you!"

Nara Rinka looked at Uchiha Shisui in surprise.

"Jonin?"

"Special Jonin"

Hinata Rei coldly delivered a final blow, stepping forward at the same time.

"Captain, I challenge you!"

Uchiha Shisui and Shizune, who were standing to the side, were already used to this scene.

"Forehead……"

Nara Ranka opened his mouth and brought up the old story again.

"Hyuga, look at Shisui over there..."

"I've fought Shisui many times."

Hinata Rei said calmly.

"So far, I've beaten him once."

"Next time?"

Nara Rinka subconsciously added a sentence.

Hinata Rei's gaze immediately became colder and sharper than the biting wind of winter.

"Okay, I apologize."

Nara Rinka bowed slightly to express his apology.

I shouldn't have teased you like that.

Hinata Rei's expression softened. "Then accept my challenge."

"This really won't work."

Nara Rinka shook his head again, feigning weakness and helplessness.

"You know, Hyuga, I just fought an old turtle and a red-haired baboon for a long time, and I'm really exhausted."

"How about we talk about it another time?"

Hinata Ryo frowned and asked confirming, "Next time for sure?"

Nara Lan Gui was making empty promises.

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Two updates today, get some rest.

Update tomorrow at noon.

Also, starting tomorrow, there will be three updates every day.

We'll try to fix the update schedule.

(End of this chapter)