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

Chapter 273 Two-Tailed Fox: I shouldn't be in the canyon, I should be in the Pure Land...

Nara Rinka didn't rush to check the S-rank mission information on the panel, but instead dodged the "Fire Rat Jade" attack again.

His base speed attribute was already at A-rank, and with the amplification effect of Yang Release Chakra Mode, his linear movement speed was like a shadow chasing the wind.

He dodged in an instant, leaving only a blurry afterimage in his place.

Countless small fire rat balls struck the ground where Nara Rinka had been standing. Each fireball slammed into the ground, quickly scorching small pits and sending dust and debris flying.

"The Two-Tailed Cat's S-rank mission... is like the Three-Tailed Isobu's mission before, it's practically free."

Nara Rinka glanced at the mission message on the panel, quickly put it out of his mind, and shouted to the two-tailed cat again.

"Nekomata, can't your Fire Release ninjutsu sustain a long chase? Is it just a two-stage tracking ninjutsu?"

The two-tailed cat couldn't understand what "two-stage" meant, but it vaguely felt that it was being underestimated by this ninja named Nara Rinka!

In such a serious and earnest battle, the enemy, instead of focusing on fighting, chatted idly.

With this posture, where did they put their two-tailed cat?!

Feeling its dignity had been humiliated, the two-tailed cat decisively strode forward, intending to pursue Nara Rinka and use its enormous size to overwhelm its enemy.

Seeing that the two-tailed cat had taken the initiative to come forward again, Nara Rinka tilted her head.

"So eager? Then let's control ourselves for now..."

[King Kong Lockdown]!

Suddenly, several chakra chains radiating golden light shot out from Nara Rinka's body. They rushed towards the two-tailed cat demon who was attacking, binding it tightly before it could react.

From the body to the limbs, and then to the two tails behind it.

Two-Tailed Cat was instantly bound by the [Diamond Lockdown] and unable to move.

"Meow!"

Sensing the immense suppressive and binding force of the [Diamond Sealing Barrier], the Two-Tailed Cat let out another sharp, piercing screech, mustering all its strength to try and break free from these strange chakra chains.

But even with all its might, it couldn't budge the [Diamond Lock] in the slightest.

"This is a sealing technique originating from the Uzumaki clan. I think you should have heard of the Uzumaki clan."

Nara Rinkachi maintained the [Diamond Seal] and calmly spoke to the two-tailed cat.

"Nekomata, actually I don't really want to fight you either."

"If you want to admit defeat, just blink."

"If you insist, I'll call the Raikage over. I've never minded teaming up with others to fight."

The two-tailed cat's eyes widened, glaring menacingly at Nara Rinka.

Although its entire body was bound by the [Diamond Lock], its mouth was not yet bound and it could still release energy—

Ring ring—

Nara Rinka seemed to see right through the Two-Tailed Cat Demon's thoughts. The chakra chains formed by the [Diamond Seal] extended further, binding the Two-Tailed Cat Demon's mouth as well.

"Waaah—"

The two-tailed cat let out another low whimper.

It glared hatefully at Nara Rinka, struggled for a while longer, and then realized it couldn't break free from the [Diamond Seal]'s restraints. Suddenly, it felt a gust of sand blow into its eyes...

"Hmm, you blinked?"

Nara Rinkazu calmly put away the [Wind Release Mask] and then withdrew the [Diamond Sealing Barrier].

"Then I'll take that as you admitting defeat."

"you……"

Two-Tailed Cat looked at Nara Rinka with incomprehension. The other party's expression and tone were so calm that it was as if the sudden [Airflow Dance] had not been summoned by the other party.

"What exactly are you here for?"

"Didn't I just make my action plan very clear?"

Nara Lan Gui uses a question to answer another question.

"I will seal you into the body of a Jinchuriki, and then take you and the Jinchuriki away from Kumogakure together."

"You're strange."

Two-Tailed Cat simply couldn't accurately describe its feelings at that moment.

This ninja named Nara Rinkachi inexplicably appeared in Yunlei Gorge and kept spouting nonsense like "I'm going to take it away."

Hey! Why are you still watching from the sidelines?!

Does the Hidden Cloud Village no longer care about me?!

The two-tailed cat's gaze shifted to the Nara Raikage beside him, only to find him looking idly at the thick clouds surrounding the Cloud Thunder Gorge.

The Hidden Cloud Village is situated in a treacherous location, surrounded by towering mountains that seem to reach into the clouds. It is almost always shrouded in thick fog, and thunder is the most familiar natural sound effect to the Hidden Cloud ninja.

But... why is Ai looking at clouds during such an important battle?

The two-tailed cat crouched down and shook its head repeatedly.

"You used illusion magic on me?"

No, this is reality.

Nara Rinka saw that the two-tailed cat had stopped showing any aggressive posture and calmly began to communicate with it.

"Also, Nekomata, you don't need to keep going to see the Raikage anymore. I've already got that guy under control."

Now that the Third Tsuchikage has been dealt with, Nara Rinkei wouldn't mind dealing with the Third Raikage as well.

Since the other party is almost dead, he no longer needs to worry about the confidentiality of related intelligence.

Is Ai already under control?

Are you kidding me!

Two-Tailed Cat felt even more strongly that it was now being controlled by illusion.

Otherwise, it's dreaming right now.

But if it's a dream, how did this ninja named Nara Rinka infiltrate its dream?

"You... are you an incarnation of the Six Paths?"

"What?"

This time, it was Nara Rinka's turn to be stunned.

This big blue cat looks quite docile, but why is its thought process so erratic?

How did they come up with the idea of ​​targeting the Sage of Six Paths?

"If you are the embodiment of the Six Paths, then it is only natural that I cannot defeat you."

The two-tailed cat stared intently at Nara Rinka.

"However, you are already in the Pure Land, so why are you appearing in my dream? Could it be... that I am in the Pure Land now?"

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

[You have obtained an S-rank ninja scroll!]

Ah this...

Nara Langui's feelings were quite complicated.

What exactly is inside this big blue cat's little head?

"If you feel like you're in a dream."

Nara Rinkasa barely managed to compose herself and said in a serious tone.

"Do you need me to help you clear your head?"

"Whatever."

The two-tailed cat stretched out its front paws and brought them together, its hindquarters raised high into the air, and its two tails also curled upwards, stretching out in a big "cat-like yawn".

"It's just a dream anyway."

Nara Rinka glanced at the two-tailed cat demon, then looked at the surrounding natural environment.

"The Cloud Thunder Gorge of Hidden Cloud Village has such abundant natural energy in its atmosphere..."

Nara Rinka originally thought that the Land of Rain was the most suitable environment in the ninja world for the Kirin to unleash its power.

But now it seems that Yunlei Gorge is just as impressive.

"However, using [Qilin] in Cloud Thunder Gorge is still too obvious..."

Nara Rinka looked at the completely unguarded two-tailed cat demon.

"Moreover, in this extremely suitable natural environment, the power of the [Kirin] will be greatly enhanced. If one strike of the [Kirin] actually sends the cat to meet the Sage of Six Paths again... there'll be nowhere to cry."

After thinking for a moment, Nara Rinka decided to use a moderately powerful technique to help the two-tailed cat regain its senses.

"I've chosen you!"

Nara Rinka extends his right palm, with the palm level with his navel and the palm facing the ground, while his left palm is held upright in front of his chest, posing in a very special posture.

"Ah, I do recognize this pose somewhere, but it's not a ninja technique..."

The two-tailed cat nodded again, reinforcing its inexplicable confidence that it was dreaming.

"It seems to be from the Ninja Clan..."

Nara Rinkei used his chakra to manipulate the natural energy in the atmosphere, and a golden, shimmering statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva appeared behind him.

[Come to welcome·Thousand-hand killing]!

With a slight thought, Nara Rinka unleashed a barrage of golden chakra arms from the Thousand-Armed Kannon statue behind him, striking the nearby Two-Tailed Cat Demon in a dense barrage.

The golden chakra arm roared and tore through the air, each punch carrying enough brutal power to kill an ordinary ninja instantly, relentlessly bombarding the body of the Two-Tailed Cat Demon.

boom! boom! boom!

Each punch of 【Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill】 lands on the body of the Two-Tailed Cat Demon, producing a dull, teeth-grinding sound that sends chills down one's spine.

"Meow! It hurts!"

Two-Tailed Cat let out another shriek, involuntarily letting out a cry of pain.

"This isn't a dream!"

Nara Rinka glanced speechlessly at the two-tailed cat demon who had been forced to stand up straight after being beaten, and continued to activate the semi-transparent arm formed by [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill] to attack the two-tailed cat demon.

But the two-tailed cat, in pain, wouldn't be foolish enough to continue enduring the attack of [Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill].

Making full use of its innate agility, the two-tailed cat leaped again, jumping a great distance from its spot and leaping out of the attack range of [Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill].

Seeing this, Nara Rinka silently ended the execution of [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill].

This "pseudo-immortal technique" cannot be used while moving, which is a minor drawback...

The two-tailed cat, having been mercilessly beaten, was burning with rage. It glared angrily at Nara Rangatsu, and the blue flames on its body seemed to grow even brighter and more intense as a result.

"You've lied to me! You're not an incarnation of the Six Paths!"

"I never said that I was an incarnation of the Six Paths."

Nara Rangsei refused to take the blame.

"Nekomata, if you're truly clear-headed now, think carefully about what just happened!"

Two-Tailed Cat reminisces for a moment...

Suddenly I really want to crawl back into the amber vase.

Seeing the "rage" subside and the blue flames on its body dim, Nara Rinka breathed a slight sigh of relief.

If the two-tailed cat really remains stubborn...

He had no choice but to disregard the feelings of the Five-Tailed King Mu and ruthlessly destroy the "cat"!

Beating up the tailed beasts is a piece of cake for Nara Rinka now.

【Diamond Lockdown】Restrains all fancy tricks.

Two-Tailed Cat spent some time managing to bury the shame that almost made it want to hide deep in its heart.

But not knowing what to say, it ultimately chose to remain silent to uphold the dignity of the tailed beast.

Nara Rinka waited for a while, and seeing that the two-tailed cat remained silent, he took the initiative to ask.

"So now, Nekomata, are you able to follow my instructions?"

Do I have any other choice?

Two-tailed cat glared at Nara Rinka with a hint of annoyance.

It was something it couldn't escape from, given the opponent's unique chain-like sealing technique alone.

If that's the case, why force yourself to keep going?

"Great, we've probably reached a consensus."

Nara Ranka slowly stepped forward and used the fine kunai he carried with him to cut open his palm, and bright red blood seeped out from the wound.

"Then let's sign a contract first, and you'll become my summoning beast, Nekomata!"

Second update.

There are still 3 updates to be added.

Sorry, I still can't pay my debts today...

(End of this chapter)