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

Chapter 253 The Unexpected Disappearance of Uchiha Obito!

The following morning, at the Konoha camp.

The victorious return of the combat personnel who rushed to the front lines brought liveliness and energy to the quiet camp.

"Chief, the losses from this battle have been tallied and compiled."

Upon returning to camp, weary from his journey, Nara Shikaku immediately went to the main tent to report to the supreme commander.

"Thanks to your advance intelligence on the enemy's strategic actions, Chieftain, and your swift movement across various battlefields, our losses this time are much better than before."

The average strength and quality of Konoha ninjas definitely surpasses that of the other ninja villages.

However, in almost every Fourth Shinobi World War, Konoha ninjas had to fight three or even four opponents at once.

Whether it's a large-scale battle or a small-scale conflict.

It's impossible for the Konoha ninjas to completely eliminate combat injuries.

However, compared to the previous battles, the Battle of Yu-no-Kuni was almost the battle in which Nara Shikaku suffered the fewest losses and gained the most!

The Chief of Staff handed over a scroll of documents that had been prepared in advance.

Nara Rinka reached out and took the scroll, carefully flipping through it.

The scroll submitted by the Chief of Staff not only records the names of ninjas who were lightly wounded, seriously wounded, or even killed in this battle in the Land of Hot Springs, but also records a small number of ninjas who went missing unexpectedly during the battle.

Nara Ranka's gaze slid down the scroll list and he quickly found the content he wanted.

Obito Uchiha, killed in battle/missing, no body found.

Nara Rinka gazed at the very conspicuous "Uchiha" on the scroll, a slight ripple stirring in his heart.

Neither the One-Eyed Uchiha nor Tobi (White Zetsu) appeared in last night's battle.

The one-eyed Uchiha and his companions were neither involved in the Raikage of Nara's operation to annihilate the Dark Shadow, nor in the operation by Iwagakure to hunt down the Five-Tails, Kokuou.

Even on the final battlefield in the Hidden Mist Village, Nara Rinka did not see the One-Eyed Uchiha or the White Zetsu Tobi.

However, Nara Ranke clearly knew that this one-eyed Uchiha was the mastermind behind this [Multi-Village Alliance] war!

If it's on this statistical scroll.

The records related to Obito Uchiha are simply "death" and "body has been collected".

Nara Rinka would also be very puzzled by this.

But "missing"?

Even a fool could figure out that this matter was definitely related to the One-Eyed Uchiha!

The time when Obito Uchiha "disappeared" should be when the battle between Kirigakure and Konoha broke out, and when Nara Rinkazuki and Minato Namikaze faced off against the Third Raikage and the A-B duo.

"Obito Uchiha has been taken away. Madara and his crew did succeed in their operation after all..."

Nara Rinka sighed inwardly, then closed the statistics scroll.

Regarding the matter of Obito Uchiha being taken away by the One-Eyed Uchiha and his group.

Nara Rinka doesn't actually care much.

His opinion of Uchiha Kenji wasn't very good. (From the "Book of Fighting," Uchiha Obito's [Wisdom] attribute was only 2, hence the nickname "Kenji.")

Even considering the entire tumultuous history of the Uchiha clan, the extent of Kenji Uchiha's actions was truly astounding.

Although Nara Rinka wouldn't directly attack Uchiha Kenji because of things that haven't happened yet.

However, he wasn't such a nice guy that he would go to great lengths to save a mentally ill person.

However, Nara Rinka had already finalized his plans to travel to the Land of Iron.

If we happen to find Obito Uchiha in Madara's real lair, we'll try to save him if we can.

If not found...

Nara Rinka didn't care whether Uchiha Obito lived or died.

"No matter what, let's get rid of those age spots first!"

Nara Rinka handed the scroll back to the Chief of Staff.

"Brother Lu Jiu, I'm leaving the matter of handling the affairs of the fallen to you."

Nara Shikaku had heard the words "It's up to you to handle" far too many times, and at this moment he couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.

"It is indeed necessary to deal with this as soon as possible. I will arrange for people to send the bodies of these fallen comrades back to the village as soon as possible and inscribe their names on the memorial stone."

Nara Shikaku nodded earnestly and gave a detailed report.

"I will contact the village as soon as possible regarding the relevant compensation issues and information about the victory in this war."

"Victory information... Hmm."

The sight of Nara's laurel blossoms reminds me of the AB group.

"There's one more thing. Yesterday, Brother Shuimen killed A, and I captured B alive. We can discuss this with the village."

Nara Shikaku was silent for a moment, then asked with some difficulty.

"Chieftain, is the 'A' and 'B' you mentioned the AB combination I understand?"

"Yes, it's the AB combination from Kumogakure."

Nara Rinka shrugged.

"Like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, this group has also become history."

Wasn't Minato previously evenly matched with the AB duo? How come he defeated the enemy so easily this time?

And... the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was captured alive?!

"Chieftain."

Nara Shikaku unconsciously twirled his beard, finding it difficult to control his emotions.

"Given your contributions in this war, do you... wish to become the Fourth Hokage?"

Minato Namikaze learned from Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya the secret news that Konoha was about to change its Hokage.

However, even a high-ranking Jonin squad leader like Nara Shikaku had heard some rumors.

If all goes well, Konoha will begin the election for the Fourth Hokage soon after the war ends!

Nara Shikaku recalled the actions of his clan patriarch during this war.

From the initial Battle of Kikyo Castle, to the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, to the capture of the Five-Tails Kokuou, and now the capture of the Three-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki...

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, in terms of battle achievements alone, no one can compare to the Dark Shadow!

Aside from his age being a real disadvantage, he also doesn't come from the pure Naruto lineage.

Nara Rinkei possessed almost all the qualifications required to become the Fourth Hokage.

Most importantly, Nara Rinka's own strength level has definitely surpassed that of a "Kage"!

Even now, Nara Shikaku could not forget the shock he felt the previous night when a lightning-powered Kirin descended from the sky.

I did not personally experience the era of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

However, in Nara Shikaku's opinion, the so-called "God of Shinobi" was probably used to describe their clan leader...

However, there is the problem with Nara Shikaku.

Nara Rinka simply rolled her eyes.

"Take on the Hokage? No way!"

Nara Ranka shook his head directly.

"Brother Shikaku, do I look like the kind of person who should become Hokage?"

"Very similar!"

Nara Shikaku seemed not to have received the clan leader's signal, and immediately nodded.

"...In short, there's no way I'd go after the Hokage!"

Nara Langui simply skipped over this topic altogether.

"Brother Shikaku, if you don't have anything else to do, go and deliver the information to the village."

"Indeed, there is another very important matter that I need to ask you about, clan leader."

Nara Shikaku said very seriously.

"Regarding last night's topic, clan leader, what are your plans for dealing with the Three-Tails?"

Uchiha Kagami did indeed expend a great deal of effort in his fight against the Three-Tails, Isobu.

However, even if Uchiha Kagami himself were present, he would only say, "Capturing the Three-Tails was the personal achievement of the Dark Shadow."

Just like the previous Five-Tailed King.

Nara Rinkachi had absolute authority over the disposal of Mitsuo Isobu.

"Brother Lu Jiu, have you discussed this issue with King Mu?"

"Yes, I spoke with King Mu yesterday, hehe... cough cough."

Nara Shikaku coughed twice and wiped his mouth, trying to appear calm.

"King Mu's attitude was to let us handle it; he would not interfere in this matter."

Having been sealed within the Jinchūriki of Iwagakure for decades, the Five-Tails Kokuō knew very well how the other ninjas of Iwagakure treated the Jinchūriki and the Tailed Beasts.

Five-Tails Kokuo understood perfectly well that in the ninja world, ninjas like Nara Rangatsu who did not discriminate against or oppose tailed beasts were extremely rare.

The vast majority of ninjas still greatly fear and are wary of the power of the tailed beasts.

The Five-Tailed King, Kokuo, did not consider the Three-Tailed Isobu to be an exception.

Moreover, it had previously communicated with Nara Rinka and discovered that the other party's attitude towards the Three-Tailed Isobu was far less kind and friendly than it had towards it.

In that case, why would the Five-Tailed King Muō make a fool of himself by interfering with Nara Rangsei's handling of the Three-Tailed Isobu?

"King Mu doesn't intend to deal with this matter? That's fine then."

Nara Rinka stroked his chin and asked.

"Where is the Three-Tailed Beast now?"

"Because the Three-Tails is so large, we cannot use land transportation."

Nara Shikaku responded.

"After you left last night, with the help of King Mu, we first pushed the Three-Tailed Beast to the border waters of the Land of Hot Water."

"Then, using the buoyancy of the seawater, the mirror was dragged from the sea area on the other side of the battlefield to the vicinity of the camp by rope."

"Currently, the Three-Tails is located in the coastal area near the camp, and is being guarded by Kagami."

King Mu did not leave either.

The Land of Hot Water is like a calligraphy brush attached to the northeastern part of the Land of Fire, with a very long and narrow shape.

Nara Shikaku and Uchiha Kagami's use of "sea transport" to entrust the Three-Tails was a strategy adapted to local conditions.

"Since it's not far, I'll go take a look."

Nara Rinka stood up, intending to personally meet with Mitsuo Isobu.

"After all, it's a tailed beast."

The Chief of Staff asked, "Chief, should I accompany you?"

"Of course, Brother Shikaku, I do need your help."

Nara Rinka nodded and said without any hesitation.

"I plan to talk to the Three-Tails about its current situation first, and then..."

"Brother Shikaku, do you think the village needs the Three-Tails' power?"