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

Chapter 145 Shifting Battle Situation! A New S-Rank Mission! (Third update, 10,000 words, please vote!)

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

After handing over the scrolls of the two ninjutsu techniques, [Summoning Technique: Lightning Sword Transformation] and [Water Release: Water Slash], to his team members, Nara Ranke went on a complete vacation.

Occasionally, when he's in the mood, he'll even help his three teammates practice ninjutsu.

However, most of the time, Nara Rangsei would rather lie down than sit, and rather sit than stand.

However, it must be admitted that...

During the two days of training, the different learning progress of the three team members also vividly demonstrated the gap between their individual learning talents.

Two days have passed.

Uchiha Shisui has basically mastered the [Summoning Jutsu: Lightning Sword Transformation] and is already able to use it in battle, greatly increasing the threat of his ninjutsu throws.

Hinata Rei, on the other hand, is still studying.

Although the triggering method of [Summoning Jutsu: Lightning Sword Transformation] is very simple and the chakra consumption is very low.

However, it is, after all, a B-rank ninjutsu, which still presents a certain learning challenge for Hyuga Rei.

As for muting...

The medic is not currently learning [Water Release: Water Slash].

To be precise.

Shizune's task for the next two days is to master the nature transformation of Water Release.

The specific method of training involves using one's own chakra to wet and saturate any piece of white paper.

Although Shizune has mastered the nature transformation of "Yang" and is proficient in chakra control techniques such as climbing trees and treading water.

However, for her, the change in the nature of "water" was a first-time experience.

Using Water Release: Water Cutter directly will cause her to get stuck in the "Water Nature Transformation" phase.

Just like Nara Rinka obtained the [Smoke Clone Technique] but didn't know how to refine and transform the "Smoke Release Chakra".

Only by first becoming familiar with how nature transformation works can one use the corresponding nature transformation ninjutsu.

Silent is currently still working on "wetting the paper".

To fully master [Water Release: Water Cutter], one still needs a period of training.

On the third day after returning to camp from Nara.

Orochimaru, who had always maintained an invisible image, unexpectedly issued a summons to their team.

"You mean Orochimaru is gathering all of us?"

Nara Rinka looked at Uchiha Shisui, who had returned to deliver the message.

"Instead of directly issuing orders?"

"Lord Orochimaru says the situation at the front has changed."

Uchiha Shisui's expression was solemn.

"Our team has a very challenging mission to carry out."

Nara Rinka frowned and told Hinata Rei and Shizune to pause their training. The four-person team headed to the central camp together.

When the four-person team met Orochimaru, he didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

"The situation on the front lines has changed!"

Orochimaru briefly explained the origin of the story.

"According to intelligence, Onoki directly dispatched nearly a thousand ninjas to infiltrate the Land of Grass."

"With the number of personnel we have stationed nearby, we simply cannot withstand so many Iwagakure ninja for long!"

"Nara-kun, I need your squad to continue the previous mission! Destroy the enemy's supply depot!"

Although Nara Rinka doesn't like Orochimaru, he can still distinguish right from wrong when it comes to matters of principle.

Faced with Orochimaru's urgent mission, he didn't hesitate at all, nodded directly, and planned to lead his team away.

"Wait a moment, Nara-kun."

Orochimaru spoke again and presented a strangely shaped three-pronged kunai.

"The task I just mentioned belongs to the other three members of your team."

"You have other tasks to perform!"

"Shisui-kun."

Upon hearing the call from the highest commander on the front lines, Uchiha Shisui immediately stepped forward.

As Nara Rinka gazed at the kunai in Orochimaru's hand, his eyes flickered slightly, but no one noticed this subtle change.

"Now that you are a Jonin of Konoha, you will be one of the temporary leaders of this operation. After Nara-kun leaves the team, you will be the temporary team leader."

Orochimaru handed over the trident kunai.

"Please keep this kunai safe and don't let it out of your sight."

"yes!"

Uchiha Shisui put away his kunai and retreated.

Orochimaru's gaze returned to Nara Rinka, and he calmly issued orders.

"Nara-kun, your mission is to first send Shisui-kun and the others to the rear of the Iwagakure front, and then to the nearest Iwagakure supply point."

"At that time, all the tasks of guarding and reconnaissance will be handed over to Hinata-san. Their mission is to infiltrate behind the enemy lines, destroy the enemy's supply points along the way, and wait for support from the village forces."

"You need to return immediately and join me in leading the Konoha ninja to fight against the Iwagakure forces on the front lines!"

Orochimaru had barely finished speaking.

Another quest notification appeared on Nara Lan Gui's interface.

[An S-rank ninja quest has been detected!]

[S-Rank Mission: Rocky Battlefield]

【Mission Objective: 1. Deliver Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Rei, and Shizune to a supply point behind Iwagakure.

2. Head to the front lines to fight against the Iwagakure forces.

[Mission Reward: One S-Rank Ninja Scroll]

Nara Rinka ignored the mission prompts on the panel and stood rooted to the spot as if her feet were rooted to the ground.

"Orochimaru...sir."

Nara Rinka's voice was very calm.

"I'd like to ask, how long exactly is the mission for Shisui, Hinata, and Shizune scheduled to continue?"

Even though Hinata Rei's Byakugan has an overwhelming visual perception range.

However, without Nara Rinka's assistance.

How can Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Rei, and Shizune escape from the rear battlefield of Iwagakure?

"Please calm down, Nara-kun."

Orochimaru licked his lips and stood up from his position as commander.

"The intelligence team is rapidly analyzing Iwagakure's supply transportation center, and the village is also planning to send elite ninjas to sabotage Iwagakure's supply hub."

"Once their core supply point is destroyed, we will be able to cut off the enemy's supply routes by using the grassland river landscape that divides the terrain."

"That's when Shisui-kun and the others will complete their mission!"

What Orochimaru didn't mention is that this is only the most ideal scenario.

Even worse scenarios are not impossible.

For example, the intelligence team was unable to analyze and decipher the location of Iwagakure's supply depot;

For example, Uchiha Shisui and his group were not able to hold out until reinforcements arrived;

For example, Konoha failed to gain an advantage on the front lines; instead, Iwagakure further squeezed its living space...

The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and no one can predict what will happen next.

Nara Rinka gave Orochimaru a cold look.

"Orochimaru, I hope to see you alive and kicking again after this war."

Nara Rinkazu didn't wait for Orochimaru's response and immediately led his three team members away from the main tent of the camp.

"hehe……"

Orochimaru watched Nara Rinka's retreating figure, chuckled coldly twice, and then quickly took action himself.

As the supreme commander of the Iwagakure front, Orochimaru also shoulders the task of fighting on the front lines.

Or rather...

His mission was to hold out until Nara received support!

"Those stoneheads from Iwagakure are really insane..."

Orochimaru left the camp quickly with a soft sigh.

Before him, a shadow creature had already soared into the sky.

"Hyuga, show me the way."

Nara Rinka sat at the very front of the [Shadow Creatures], his indifferent voice reaching the ears of the three team members behind him.

Time seemed to have turned back several months to when everyone had just arrived on the battlefield.

Hinata Rei recalled the terrain map of the Land of Grass, observing the environment below while giving directions to Nara Rinka.

Under the high-speed flight of the [Shadow Creatures].

Nara Rinka and his men quickly broke away from the Konoha battle line and rushed directly to the rear of the Iwagakure battle line.

Thanks to the tacit understanding built up from numerous missions, the Nara Lan Gui squad quickly discovered a supply point beside a river behind the Iwagakure front.

The shadow creature landed at a safe altitude, quickly attracting the attention of the Iwagakure ninja below.

Uchiha Shisui took a deep breath, and his Sharingan suddenly opened, the three tomoe spinning in his eye sockets.

He lightly touched the talisman on his wrist, and the swords already stored inside fell downwards like rain.

Under the Uchiha clan's unparalleled shuriken manipulation skills.

Almost every shuriken thrown by Uchiha Shisui took the life of an Iwagakure ninja.

It only took a few breaths.

This hidden supply point was cleared out by Nara Rinka and his men.

Nara Rinka manipulated the [Shadow Creature], changed direction, and headed to another location.

"team leader?"

The three members of the Uchiha clan, who had already mentally prepared themselves to "get off the plane," were all stunned for a moment.

"Let's get you out of this area first."

Having long been carrying out sabotage missions, Nara Rinkei was well aware of Iwagakure's reaction speed to the destruction of supply points.

If it can save Uchiha Shisui and the others some energy, then let's save them some...

Nara Ranke piloted the [Shadow Creature] and landed in another deserted area.

The shadow creature slowly descends.

Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Rei, and Shizune jumped off the back of the [shadow creature] one after another and landed on the ground.

Nara Rinka gave a serious reminder, "Shisui, remember to take the kunai that Orochimaru just gave you. Don't throw it out like an ordinary kunai."

"The shape of that kunai is a bit strange, but it's easy to recognize."

Uchiha Shisui waved to Nara Rinka.

The other two team members were in the same boat, planning to say goodbye to Nara Rangsei.

"There's one more thing."

Nara Rinka lightly touched the talisman on his wrist, and a translucent white mask appeared in his hand.

At the same time, a spider-shaped black mark was quietly imprinted on the back of the mask.

Nara Ranka looked at the three team members, and finally focused on Hinata Rei's indifferent little face.

"Hyuga, keep this mask safe."

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