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

Chapter 188. Yekura's Complete Submission with Scorching Release!

Hearing Yekura's answer, which was full of the traditional flavor of the Nara clan.

Nara Rangsuke fell into a brief silence.

It seems he really did raise this stray cat into a domestic cat...

However, it seems to be showing signs of becoming a waste.

"Wake up! Yekura! You're a ninja!"

Nara Rinka emphasized as she reminded the other party.

"You never do tasks, all you do is slack off! What use are you to me?"

"You need my help in countless ways..."

Ye Cang pursed his lips.

We all know each other very well.

Yokura knew exactly what positions Nara Rinka liked.

But Miss Captive ultimately didn't say those words. Under the oppressive gaze of Nara Ranka, she shrank back and admitted defeat.

"Okay, tell me, what's the task?"

After spending so much time indoors, going outside to breathe some fresh air is a good way to relax.

"I originally just wanted you to run a simple errand, but now..."

Nara Rinka pinched Yokura's chubby belly.

"I've changed my mind."

I remember the last time he pinched Yekura's belly, her abs were still very defined, and her skin was smooth with a noticeably firm feel, making it irresistible to touch.

But now.

Leafy hamster is almost turning into a leafy hamster.

Although Nara Rinka doesn't dislike these plump female ninjas.

"This is so troublesome..."

Yekura, having picked up this verbal tic from somewhere, gently patted Nara Ranka's hand, pushing his palm away from her waist.

"If you want to try it, then try it. Don't just randomly pinch things here."

"What you mean by changing your mind is... to relax for a while?"

"I mean..."

Nara Rinkashi withdrew his right hand and led Yekura to the training room in the small villa.

"You play a match with me, and I'll see if your skill level has dropped to an unbearable level."

"Are we really going to fight? That's not a good idea."

Yekura crossed her arms, looking troubled.

"I haven't used ninjutsu for months, and besides, I'm no match for you..."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Nara Rinka took the initiative to unfasten the small dachi [Kojizo] hanging from his waist and tossed it to Yokura.

"This is my personal short sword, a weapon forged from chakra metal."

"What a beautiful knife!"

Ye Cang's eyes lit up as he caught the flying [Little Jizo] and immediately drew his sword.

"Wow~ It's like a work of art!"

Yecang held the [Little Jizo] and awkwardly twirled it a few times to familiarize himself with the weapon.

"I'm going to go!"

Yecang grasped the [Little Jizo] and, like an ordinary girl, ran over with tiny, slow steps, so slow it was almost unbearable to watch.

Where is your chakra?

Nara Rinka, watching Yekura move like a snail, couldn't help but speak.

"Or have you forgotten how to use chakra in battle?"

"You talk as if I could beat you just by using chakra..."

Yekura muttered to herself, but still channeled her chakra into her feet, increasing her movement speed.

The black blade of [Little Jizo] slashed through the air, aiming for Nara Rinka's neck.

A shadow shield appeared silently at this moment, blocking the blade of [Little Jizo].

Ding!

The collision between the chakra metal blade and the Shadow Shield Technique produced a crisp sound, but it failed to break through the latter's defense.

A new task prompt will then pop up on the panel.

[A C-rank ninja battle mission has been detected!]

[Rank C Mission: Hakura of Nara]

[Mission Objective: Defeat/Kill Yekura]

[Mission Reward: C-Rank Ninja Scroll]

Nara Rinka extended her right hand and pressed it against Yekura's abdomen, gently pushing the latter away with a palm strike. Then she looked at the information on the panel.

"C-rank mission... Jonin Pakura has fallen to Chunin Pakura."

Nara Rinka closed the panel and looked at Yogura.

"Right now, you're as weak as a Chunin."

"What can I do?"

Ye Cang held the [Little Jizo] and spread his hands out.

"You sealed my chakra for several months. I'm already quite good that I can use it to fight normally now."

Nara Rinka was speechless at Yokura's rebuttal.

Ninjas undergo rigorous training from a young age.

But almost all training requires the participation of chakra.

Even the most talented ninja.

If you haven't used chakra for a long time, you will feel a certain sense of unfamiliarity when you use chakra again.

Nara Rinka waved to Yokura.

"Again."

"I knew you wouldn't come back with anything good!"

Yecang gritted his teeth, gripped his sword, and charged toward Nara Rinka.

The two sides played table tennis for a while.

Yekura was once again gently pushed away by Nara Rinka.

"I'm tired!"

Ye Cang stumbled back several steps on the floor of the training room, then sat down on the ground, resigning himself to his fate.

"I surrender! Do with me as you please!"

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

[You have obtained a C-rank ninja scroll!]

"Are you sure you want to just give up like this?"

Nara Rinka looked at Yokura and said calmly.

"So, you're now ready to carry out the mission?"

"There might still be a slight problem with this."

Yecang sheathed the [Little Jizo] sword, speaking in a way that was half tentative and half playful.

"I think I need to rest for a while longer..."

"As you know, I've only just regained the ability to use chakra, and I still need some time to adjust."

"It's alright, the task I'm talking about doesn't really require your expertise."

Nara Ranka shook his head, almost perfectly mimicking Yekura's tone.

"As you know, Konoha and Sunagakure are at war. Although your elite puppet troops have suffered heavy losses, the resistance of the lower-ranking ninjas is very tenacious."

"Konoha needs an opportunity to shake the confidence of the Sand Village ninja."

How to undermine the confidence of the lower-ranking ninja of Sunagakure?

What could be more fitting than betrayal from the upper echelons of the same village?

Yekura suddenly remembered what Nara Rinka had once said.

If one day, the Blazing Release is no longer aimed at the enemies of Sunagakure, but at Sunagakure itself...

Yekura stared at Nara Ranka in disbelief, just in time to hear the other person continue the conversation from before.

"Of course, I'm not some kind of demon..."

Nara Rinka gazed at Yokura, created a shadow clone, and beckoned to it.

"Stand up, take up your weapons, and continue the fight."

"If you don't meet my requirements by today, you'll have to come with me to Sunagakure."

Yekura's idea of ​​giving up was directly shattered by Nara Rinka's inhumane strategy.

She drew out the [Little Jizo] again and swiftly charged towards Nara Langui, her teeth clenched as if she had seen a heartless man.

Let the Shadow Clone spar with Yekura.

Nara sat cross-legged to the side, watching the battle while casually opening the C-rank [Ninja Scroll] he had just received.

[Opening...]

[This C-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[Rank C Technique: Wind Release: Chaotic Airflow]

[Technique Description: An airflow blown from an unexpected angle!]

[Technique Effect: By using one's own Wind Release chakra, a powerful airflow is created that can blow away various lightweight materials. It can be used to block ordinary flying objects and also to interfere with the opponent's vision.]

[Technique Evaluation: Rising Airflow]

"I remember Ebizo using this ninjutsu a few times?"

"As the user of the Scorching Release bloodline limit, it's not surprising that Yekura could unleash Wind Release from her [Ninja Scroll]..."

"Yeah, so weak."

Nara Rinkei shifted his attention to the field, resting his chin on his hand.

Aside from being unable to use conventional ninjutsu and having a slightly insufficient amount of chakra, the [Shadow Clone] is basically at the same level of strength as Nara Rinka's main body.

Even if Yekura were at her peak, she might not be able to do anything to [Shadow Clone].

Not to mention this lazy, weakened version of Yekura!

However, in the midst of continuous battles.

Yekura gradually regained her former experience and feel for the game.

Her power and speed in wielding [Little Ksitigarbha] continued to increase, and the angles of her strikes became increasingly tricky and fierce.

laugh--

The black blade of [Little Ksitigarbha] sliced ​​through the air, carrying its master's deep resentment, and struck again at the neck of [Shadow Clone], as if it wanted to decapitate the latter in one blow.

[Shadow Clone] used the same trick again, once more condensing a shadow shield around his body in an attempt to block Yekura's attack.

Just then.

A sharp glint flashed in Yekura's orange eyes as she channeled the Wind Release chakra she had quietly refined into the [Little Jizo] sword in her hand. A faint chakra glow once again enveloped the black blade of the ninja sword.

The Wind Release chakra, which focuses on cutting, adds a terrifying destructive effect to [Little Jizo].

After the chakra metal sword struck the black shield formed by the Shadow Shield Technique, it no longer failed to break through the latter's defense as before, but instead sliced ​​it directly in half.

Ye Cang shouted loudly.

"Death!"

It was clear that [Little Ksitigarbha] was about to strike [Shadow Clone]'s neck.

The latter's skin suddenly developed a dark, metallic sheen.

clang!

When the skin of [Little Ksitigarbha] and [Shadow Clone] touched each other, a crisp sound like metal clashing was produced.

Yecang's palms were slightly numb from the shock.

Ignoring the ninja sword between his neck, [Shadow Clone] swung his right hand again, shoving Yekura aside.

Take this opportunity.

Yekura decisively released her right-hand weapon, formed hand seals, and smoothly used her signature ninjutsu.

"Scorching Release: Overheating and Killing!"

A massive, orange fireball erupted from in front of Yekura, carrying a terrifying heat capable of instantly vaporizing blood, and slammed into...

Nara Rinka sits to the side!

"Um?"

Nara Rinkazu's mind stirred slightly, and a hexagonal, jet-black shield rose from his shadow, blocking in front of him.

[Shadow Armor Technique]!

boom!

The scorching fireball formed by "Scorching Release: Over-Steam Kill" bombarded the shield formed by "Shadow Armor Technique", but still failed to shake the latter in the slightest.

But a new task prompt popped up on the panel again.

[A Rank B Ninja Battle Mission has been detected!]

[Rank B Mission: Pakura with Scorching Release]

[Mission Objective: Defeat/Kill Yekura]

[Mission Reward: One Rank B Ninja Scroll]

"Shields! Shields again!"

Yekura's slightly frantic voice came from the side.

"I hate unsealed ninjutsu!"

"Are all the ninjas of Konoha monsters?!"

Despite complaining, Yekura still seized the time to refine her own chakra, intending to create an even larger Scorching Release fireball.

"Alright, we don't need to fight anymore."

Nara's voice reached Yokura's ears.

Ye Cang was slightly taken aback.

"What?"

"You still want to fight me?"

"No, no! I... I can admit defeat?"

What do you think?

"What about the previous mission?"

"I was just kidding you. I have no interest in the gravel in the desert."

Although I don't quite like Nara Rinka's description of the village.

However, after a moment's hesitation, Yecang still chose to surrender decisively.

"I give up!"

There's only the difference between giving up zero times and giving up countless times.

Anyway, they've already lost to Nara by too much...

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

[You have obtained a Rank B Ninja Scroll!]

[Opening...]

[This B-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[Rank B Technique: Wind Release: Wind Slice Technique]

[Spell Description: A sharp gale! Transforms into a fierce blade!]

[Technique Effect: By using one's own Wind Release chakra, the technique transforms and condenses it into the shape of a wind blade, which is then incorporated into the gale to attack the enemy. Its strength is enough to cut through trees and cleave rocks.]

[Skill Evaluation: Did you still think it was just a harmless gust of wind?]

"Tsk tsk."

Nara Rinka released the Shadow Clone Technique, stood up from his spot, and walked to Yokura.

"You used that Scorch Release ninjutsu quite smoothly, Pakura. It seems you're not as weak as I thought."

Yecang desperately wanted to chop off the man's head in front of him.

But she only thought about it.

Obediently sheathing the ninja sword in his hand, Yekura returned it to Nara Rinka.

"As I said, I need some time to adjust."

I think you've adapted well.

Nara Rinka put away the [Little Jizo] and took out a [Yin Release Mask] from the summoning talisman on her wrist, then handed it to Yogura.

"Now, it's time to complete the mission."

"Another mission?"

Yekura frowned and looked at the white mask in his hand.

"Don't worry, I never intended for you to undertake any difficult missions in the first place."

Nara Rinka offered a comforting word.

"I just want you to run an errand for me."

Under Nara Rinka's instructions, Yekura first put on the [Yin Release Mask], and then put on a black robe over her body to conceal her physical features.

Once the preparations are complete.

Yekura left the villa alone.

Walking confidently through the bustling Kikyo Castle, Yekura's attire went unnoticed by anyone.

She left Kikyo City and came to the desolate outskirts of the city.

"I just came out like that?"

Ye Cang stopped and looked around in disbelief. There was not a soul in sight among the lush, dense forest.

There were no sealing techniques, no drugs to suppress chakra, and no spies following or tracking them. All around them was a dense forest…

The first thought that popped into Yekura's mind was—

"Where is that empty area that Nara Rangsuke guy was talking about?"

Yekura navigated the forest with some difficulty, carefully avoiding the main area of ​​Konoha Village, and made her way from Kikyo Castle to an empty area southeast of Konoha.

then……

Yekura got lost in the complex passageways of the empty zone.

If she hadn't lit the specially made spice that Nara Rinka had given her in time, she probably would have been lost in the empty area for at least a few hours.

Wisps of white smoke drifted outwards along the passageway in the open area.

Several ninja cats followed the scent and emerged from the depths of the passage.

"Hmm? This smell, meow?"

The lead ninja cat, Tahi, came closer and sniffed the other's scent.

"It seems like it's Nara Lan Gui, but it also seems like it's not..."

Nara's Osmanthus Blossoms... Little brother?

Yekura's lips, hidden beneath the mask, twitched slightly a few times.

Are all of you cats blind?

What exactly is small about that thing?

"I was asked by Nara Rangsuke to come to the empty area to pick up something."

Yekura took out the [Little Jizo] from her bosom and showed it to Tahi and the other ninja cats.

"Nara Rinka said that if any ninja cats saw this sword, they would understand his meaning."

"So it really is Nara's little brother's person, meow!"

Tianhu waved to one of the ninja cats behind him, and the latter immediately led a group of ninja cats away.

"Please wait a moment, meow! Little Nara ordered quite a lot this time, meow!"

Yekura waited silently there for a while.

A group of ninja cats returned with a huge scroll that was half a person tall.

"This is what little Nara wanted, meow."

Tian Huo said to Ye Cang.

"You can take it with you, meow."

"that……"

Yecang, somewhat embarrassed, carried the enormous, seemingly valuable scroll on his back.

"Could anyone give me directions?"

"Let me take you out, meow..."

Tian Huo took the initiative to step forward and led Ye Cang away from the empty area.

Upon arriving outside, Yekura bowed to Tahi to express her gratitude.

"Thank you, Mr. Cat."

Tian Huo waited for a while, but when he didn't see the human woman take out the wood cattail drink, he turned and left in disappointment.

Unaware of what was happening, Yecang carried the huge scroll back to Kikyo Castle.

"Honestly, why did you make me, an outsider, run errands for you...?"

After searching through Kikyo Castle, Yekura did not go to the secluded villa she had visited before. Instead, following the directions she had received in advance, she arrived at a similarly secluded two-story building.

Nara Rinka waited at the door, looked at Yekura, and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"I thought you would use this opportunity to run away."

Yekura simply rolled her eyes and pointed to the huge scroll behind her.

"Where should I put this scroll?"

"Come with me."

Nara Rinka waved to Yokura and led her into the small building.

"This is my private research base, and only a very few people know of its existence."

"Research base?"

Yecang paused for a moment.

But she suddenly remembered that her scorching technique had been broken by Nara Rinka.

Only then did he continue walking forward confidently.

"Yes, this research base is still very rudimentary."

Nara Rinka led Yokura all the way to the underground.

"See that white figure over there? That's the only experimental subject currently in this research base."

Yecang didn't want to pay attention to the white figure, even though it didn't look like a normal creature.

After unrolling the huge scroll on his back and placing it on the ground, Yecang finally spoke and asked.

"Is my job just running errands?"

"No, your task has changed now."

Nara Rinka replied.

"Your current task is to guard this research base."

The doorman?

Yecang didn't particularly dislike this job; she just wanted something easy and convenient.

But out of curiosity, she still asked.

"What would you have done if I hadn't completed the task and had just run away?"

"Didn't complete the task?"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow and pointed to the location of the White Zetsu.

"Then you should be soaking in the jar with that guy right now."

Second update.

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