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

Chapter 184 The deliciousness of the fat sheep is unimaginable!

With the moon full and bright, how could Nara Rinka think less of Tsunade?

Who doesn't know the overall quality of Konoha's, and even the ninja world's, number one healer?

Tsunade gritted her teeth, mustered her strength, and forced Nara Rinka back from in front of her, but her breathing became more and more rapid with this burst of power.

Compared to his teammates Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

Tsunade, who suffers from hemophobia, has neglected her training for far too long.

Despite being born into the Senju clan and possessing a chakra reserve far exceeding that of ordinary ninjas, Tsunade's chakra control remains precise and superb, yet her strength level remains at A-rank.

However, this does not mean that Tsunade will still be able to fully demonstrate her A-rank strength!

After the previous barrage of powerful attacks, Tsunade's chakra consumption was astonishing, but her chakra reserves were still quite abundant.

Even so, Nara Rinka made a very accurate battle judgment based on the opponent's rapid breathing—Tsunade was already very tired.

"Tsunade, is all you have left to do is talk?"

Nara Rinka continued to provoke Tsunade, while rushing forward to beat the "fat sheep" who had fallen into the water.

"Poor and weak! Poor and weak!"

Nara Rinka suddenly stopped in his tracks, raised his right leg swiftly, twisted his waist and hips heavily, and his right leg immediately swept high like a whip towards Tsunade's upper body.

Knowing Nara Rin's strength level, Tsunade quickly raised her left hand and placed it vertically in front of Nara Rin's kicking trajectory, intending to block the opponent's attack.

boom!

Nara Rinka's right leg struck Tsunade's left arm heavily, causing the latter's fair arm to quickly turn red with blood, but it rapidly returned to normal under the power of Yang Release chakra.

To mitigate the damage from Nara Rin's attack, Tsunade used medical ninjutsu beforehand to heal her injuries.

"Got you!"

Just like Nara Lan Gui had done earlier, Tsunade grabbed the opponent's right leg from the opposite direction.

"Nara, I was the one who taught you your martial arts!"

Just as Tsunade was preparing to launch an attack on Nara Rinka, a stubborn force, like a steel cable, suddenly appeared on her body, firmly restricting her movements to the spot.

"That's right... but when did you get the misconception that I can only use physical techniques?"

Nara Rinka activates his [Lacquer Eyes], his deep eyes fixed on Tsunade, who is standing close at hand. Shadows, like steel cables, are released from his legs, winding along Tsunade's arms and wrapping around her entire body.

Shadow Manipulation Technique!

Nara Rinka's shadow became tightly connected to Tsunade's body. Yin Release chakra flowed through the shadow, this "invisible bridge," into Tsunade's body, thereby completely controlling her nervous system.

[Rank A Technique: Shadow Manipulation]

[Spell Description: Transform shadows into threads, manipulating enemies like puppets!]

[Spell Effect: The user infuses chakra into their own shadow, and through the overlapping of shadows, connects and infuses Yin Release chakra into the target creature's nervous system, forcibly controlling the opponent's every move.]

[Technique Evaluation: Puppet Show]

Nara Rinkazu's right hand moved slightly, and Tsunade's left hand immediately and uncontrollably released his right leg.

"This is a ninjutsu technique that controls the nervous system..."

Tsunade instantly realized the type of ninjutsu Nara Rinka was using.

"You've really succeeded in combining shadow magic with the nervous system..."

When Nara Ranke was researching techniques such as the Shadow Imitation Technique and the Shadow Body Confusion Technique, he consulted Tsunade more than once about the human nervous system.

Tsunade was naturally aware of Nara Ranka's research in this area.

What she didn't know was that Nara Rinka had already made research results!

"If this were a proper battlefield battle."

Nara Rinka moved her fingers, and Tsunade's hands uncontrollably reached towards her own neck.

"You've already died once by now, Tsunade."

"Let me go!"

The fat sheep grabbed his own neck and stubbornly continued to argue.

"That doesn't count, let's try again!"

Nara Rinka readily complied, ending the effect of the Shadow Manipulation Technique, and withdrawing Yin Release chakra from Tsunade's nervous system.

"Charge!"

Tsunade seized the opportunity and decisively unleashed her self-developed technique on Nara Rinka, who was standing nearby.

After undergoing a transformation, the Yang Release chakra turned into tiny, invisible electrons that rushed into Nara Rinka's body, disrupting his ability to control his body.

"What use would such a method be to me?"

Nara Rinka gazed at Tsunade, their [lacquer eyes] meeting the other's brown eyes.

[Illusion Magic: Dark Eyes]!

With just a glance, Nara Rinkazu once again froze Tsunade in place.

Even though his body was unable to move.

However, Tsunade's disadvantages are clearly greater!

"You've been trapped in the illusion space once again."

In the illusion space, Nara Rinka looked at Tsunade.

"We all know what your weakness is. Even a mere D-rank [Naraku-sight Jutsu] is enough to completely incapacitate you..."

"In this situation, you can't even break free from the illusion's effects through painful self-harm."

Tsunade's spirit was once again shaken.

"Visual kei illusion ability..."

Big Fat Sheep fully displayed his gambling addict's demeanor, stubbornly insisting once again.

"Let go of me, this doesn't count, let's try again!"

Nara Rinka releases Tsunade again, simultaneously dispelling the effect of [Genjutsu: Lacquer Eyes].

"This is the second time you've lost to me today, Tsunade."

Tsunade, refusing to believe in superstition, deliberately distanced herself.

Although she is a melee-type ninja.

However, Nara Rinkaku clearly has a greater advantage in close combat.

Shadow magic controls the body, visual illusion magic controls the mind...

Tsunade decided to temporarily adjust her strategy, instead of engaging Nara Ranka in a direct confrontation, and instead using ninjutsu to suppress her opponent.

Konoha Trivia: While it's true that Tsunade's forte is medical ninjutsu, she is also an elite ninja who possesses all five chakra natures: fire, lightning, earth, water, and yang!

"Great, it seems the big fat sheep's attention has finally shifted away from his terrible teammates and teacher..."

Nara Rinka watched the stubborn Tsunade, silently raised his right hand, and condensed a ball of Yin Release chakra at his fingertips.

【Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet】!

Tsunade has never fought or sparred with Nara Rinka in a serious manner. Although she has some information about his strength, it is mostly superficial.

Upon seeing the black bullets fired by Nara Rinka, she paused for a moment before immediately dodging.

However, like most of the opponents he has encountered in the past.

Tsunade's dodge only avoided the direct hit of the [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet], but it didn't allow her shadow to avoid the stealthy, black bullet as well.

The instant the reflection of the black bullet touched Tsunade's shadow, the Yin Release chakra contained within the [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet] erupted, transforming into strong, powerful black hands that once again immobilized Tsunade.

"A Nara secret technique for ranged attacks, without hand seals..."

When Tsunade saw that Nara Rinka remained in place without moving, she knew that he had let her go again.

Big Fat Sheep felt that the prestige and oppression he had built up in front of his opponent in the past had collapsed like sand in today's battles, leaving nothing behind.

However, the title of "Sannin" that she had always been associated with allowed Tsunade to maintain that last bit of stubbornness.

Tsunade, who had "died" three times in a row, let out a voice of resentment.

"That doesn't count, let's try again!"

The fourth time, Tsunade was defeated by Nara Rinki's [Spiral Shadow Imitation Bullet];

The fifth time, Tsunade was defeated by the flying tactics of the [Shadow Creatures].

The sixth time, Tsunade was defeated by the combination of the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Shadow Technique...

Six consecutive "lightning-fast freebies" finally pushed the fat sheep to its breaking point.

"The last time!"

Tsunade's eyes were bloodshot, and her chest heaved violently, like a giant firecracker about to be lit.

"This is the last time! Only physical techniques are allowed!"

Nara Rinka remained calm, simply beckoning to Tsunade, signaling her to attack at will.

Tsunade shouted and charged toward Nara Rinka again at high speed.

Her imposing and resolute demeanor seemed to bring her back to the time when she was fighting and battling the enemy on the battlefield.

Looking at Tsunade rushing towards him, and at her fist that was raised high once again.

From the shadows beneath Nara Rinkazu, an enormous black fist also emerged.

boom!

Tsunade's furious, powerful fist slammed into the shadow fist, which was made of Yin Release chakra, instantly destroying most of its form. The fist surface disappeared in an instant, leaving only a thick forearm.

"What is this thing...?"

Tsunade didn't have time to think about what kind of huge fist Nara Rin was using; she just focused on charging towards the opponent's location.

Win once...

Even just once...

Just then, Tsunade heard a whistling sound in her ear, and another enormous shadowy hand slammed down from the side.

A massive, jet-black palm swung through the air with a violent howl.

Caught off guard, Tsunade could only curl up as much as possible and brace her arms against the side of her head to minimize the damage.

boom!

The force of the slapping of the jet-black palm was strong and powerful.

The powerful Tsunade plummeted downwards, crashing into the waters of the Valley of the End like a cannonball, creating a towering wave.

When the dizzy Tsunade emerged from underwater and struggled to stand up.

Water droplets fell from the sky, as if a light drizzle had fallen here.

They stood with difficulty in the rain.

As Tsunade looked at the half-mast of pitch-black giant covering Nara Rinka's entire body, a scene inexplicably flashed through her mind: the day she was bestowed the title of "Sannin" by Hanzo of the Salamander in the Land of Rain.

The big fat sheep let out a helpless sigh.

"What is this...?"

"Just like you said before, physical skills."

Nara Rinka gently clenched his fist, and [Black Warrior] followed suit, clenching his fist as well, and then slammed it into Tsunade's face on the water's surface.

"Stop..."

Tsunade's voice, as if floating on clouds, reached Nara Rinka's ears.

"I lost..."

The screen immediately displayed a message indicating that the battle had ended.

[You have defeated the A-rank ninja combat objective!]

You have obtained an A-rank [Ninja Scroll]!

Nara Rinka controlled the Black Warrior, bringing its attack to an abrupt halt.

[Black Warrior] changed his fist into a palm, reached out and grabbed Tsunade, bringing her back to Nara Rinka's front.

The pitch-black giant vanished into thin air.

Looking at Nara Rinka in front of her, a disheveled Tsunade revealed a relieved smile.

"I've lost to you, Nara. I've lost completely."

After saying this, Tsunade collapsed weakly backward.

Seven consecutive rounds of "death" had left Tsunade utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally, to the point that she no longer even wanted to stand.

Soft shadow tentacles surged beneath Nara Rinka, quickly weaving into a net bed large enough for someone to lie down on, spreading out beneath Tsunade and firmly protecting her falling body.

The soft touch of falling onto the shadow made Tsunade glance at Nara Rinka.

Nara Ranka slowly walked over, bent down and picked up Tsunade, who was lying on the shadow hammock, and held her tightly in his arms.

"Nara!"

Tsunade instinctively grabbed Nara Rinka's collar, revealing a rare display of vulnerability.

"What do you want to do?"

Nara Rinka merely created a "shadow creature" and brought the two of them to the giant stone sculpture of Uchiha Madara standing on one side of the Valley of the End.

The two stood atop Madara Uchiha's head, looking towards Hashirama Senju opposite them.

"I'm really bad at lecturing."

Nara Rinka glanced down at Tsunade in his arms, then looked up at Hashirama Senju in front of him.

"I can probably understand why you've been feeling so distressed."

"Hemophobia, Konoha, surname, responsibility, family, honor... and now perhaps teammates, teachers, and so on."

"Actually, once your power reaches a certain level—like the First Hokage in front of us, or Madara Uchiha under my feet—then none of these things will be a problem."

"Grandpa?"

Tsunade glanced at the huge stone sculpture in the distance and shook her head.

"Nara, my great-grandfather's strength is far beyond my reach..."

Nara Lan Gui said softly.

"What if it were me?"

"You? I don't know..."

Tsunade glanced at Nara Ranka and then grabbed the latter's collar.

"But I have something I want to say to you now."

"Can we talk mouth-to-mouth?"

Nara Rinka lowered his head and bit his big fat sheep.

The message that popped up on the panel obscured the view above the Valley of the End.

[Opening...]

[This Rank A Ninja Scroll includes: Techniques]

[Level A Technique: Yin Healing and Wound Elimination]

[Spell Description: Heal to negate damage before the enemy launches their attack!]

[Technique Effect: By accurately predicting the enemy's attack trajectory and distributing sufficient Yang Release chakra at the enemy's attack points in advance, it can continuously heal and recover while being attacked, minimizing the damage received.]

[Surgery Evaluation: Was this also part of your calculations?]

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