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

Chapter 279 People from Konoha!

How did he gain the approval of Matatabi Futani?

Samui found the "mission details" that Nara Rinkei had mentioned very intriguing.

However, amidst the novelty and unfamiliarity, a few traces of unease and fear also flashed through her mind.

After becoming a candidate for the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Samui obtained a lot of information about Jinchuriki from the "Raikage".

The most important part is the experience of the previous Jinchuriki in controlling the power of the Tailed Beasts.

Samui clearly remembered a sentence left behind by the previous Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Mr. Brubi.

"What a Jinchūriki needs is not just aptitude, ability, bloodline, and prestige, but more importantly, something that can fill the emptiness in their heart."

Samui has no clue what Mr. Brubi meant by "filling the emptiness in one's heart".

However, Samui could vaguely sense that Mr. Burubi and the Dark Shadow had different attitudes and opinions regarding Jinchuriki...

Mr. Burubi hopes to obtain something that "fills the emptiness in his heart" in order to improve his control over the power of the tailed beasts, with the ultimate goal of improving his own strength.

However, the Dark Shadow's perspective earned her the approval of the Tailed Beasts...

Why do Jinchuriki need to gain the approval of the Tailed Beasts?

Can the Tailed Beasts still acknowledge their Jinchūriki?

Sam thought and thought but couldn't come up with any useful information, so he could only ask Nara Ranka for help.

"Teacher, what should I do?"

"This is your task."

Nara Rangsuke's attitude toward this issue was somewhat indifferent.

Are you sure you need me to point out a specific direction and plan for you?

Samui recalled everything Nara Rangatsu had just said.

"In the name of the teacher... the first mission..."

Is this mission not just about gaining the approval of Matatabi, but also the approval of the Dark Shadow?

Samui felt that she seemed to have found the right direction.

"No, I'm sorry, teacher, I was too rash."

Despite his physical and mental exhaustion, Samui made a promise to Nara Rangsuke.

"I will complete this task on my own."

Seeing Samui's confident expression, Nara Rinka nodded slightly.

It's not that he can't teach Samui and Mataru to reconcile.

The problem is that he is not the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails.

For a Jinchuriki to reach a reconciliation and acceptance with a Tailed Beast, they must personally take action.

Why should Nara Rinkasa make a fool of himself by acting as a "cowardly strategist" on such a matter?

"Gaining recognition from Youlv is a long-term task, and there's no need to be too fixated on this issue right now."

Nara Rinka's expression softened, and she comforted Samui.

"Rest for a while. I'll wake you up when we get there."

"Thank you, teacher."

After thanking him, Samui lay down, curled up, and rested on the back of the Shadow Creature.

While constantly pondering how to gain the approval of Two-Tailed Matatabi and the Dark Shadow, Samui gradually fell into a deep sleep.

The shadow creature flew over mountains and valleys, leaving the Land of Thunder, passing through the Land of Frost, and finally arriving in the Land of Hot Springs.

It was nearing dusk.

The Shadow Creatures have finally arrived near the Leaf Village camp.

Nara Rinka piloted the [Shadow Creature] towards the temporary research base.

On the way, he also saw Uchiha Shisui, Hatake Kakashi, and others who had completed their daily training and were heading back towards the Konoha camp.

However, due to the concealment effect of the Shadow Concealment Technique, the existence of the Shadow Creature was not detected by Hinata Rei and the others.

As they approached the temporary research base, Nara Rinkei deactivated the Shadow Invisibility Technique and manipulated the Shadow Creature to slowly descend.

Looking at Samui, who was still fast asleep, Nara Rinka hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't bring herself to wake the exhausted little one.

[Shadow Convergence Technique]!

The resilient shadow tentacles wrapped around Samui's body, and Nara Rinka led the latter into the temporary research base.

Samui was placed on the bed in the temporary research base, and then the enormous Amber Bottle was placed in a suitable spot.

After receiving the memories of the [Shadow Clone] that had been left here in advance, and confirming that there was no major event that required his help, Nara Rinka decisively separated a few more clones and sent them to organize the newly acquired [Flame Release] technique scrolls.

Not long after.

A brand new technique scroll was then delivered to Nara Rinkei.

A prompt message pops up on the panel.

[Rank A Miscellaneous Item: Flame Release Chakra Manufacturing Method]

"The fusion of Yin Release and Fire Release was completed by sheer coincidence!"

Nara Rinka held the [Flame Release Chakra Creation Method] in his hand and recalled all his clones.

"The three nature transformations are Yin, Earth, and Fire. Yin Release and Earth Release are [Kai Release], Yin Release and Fire Release are [Flame Release], and Earth Release and Fire Release are [Molten Release], [Crystal Release], [Explosion Release], and [Steel Release]."

"Shouldn't this kind of kekkei genkai, which is a kind of escape technique, be able to undergo further upgrades and fusions?"

"Continue to advance the fusion of [Kage Release] and [Flame Release], and the triple fusion of Yin Release, Fire Release, and Earth Release to form a higher-level Kekkei Tota, just like [Dust Release]!"

Deep in thought, Nara Rinka fell into a deep sleep.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

Nara Rinka's biological clock woke him up precisely on time.

Samui was still fast asleep, in a rather unseemly sleeping position.

Nara Rinkei examined Samui's health condition once again.

With the existence of the [Eight Trigrams Sealing Style], the burden of the Two-Tails Matatabi's chakra on Samui's body was not as great as imagined.

"Samui".

Nara Rinka woke up the little golden cat and gave her three scrolls and a soldier's ration pill.

"Wash up first, then eat—the soldier's ration pills are quite effective at relieving hunger."

"Come out with me later. I want to see your actual combat performance. We'll look at those three ninjutsu scrolls later."

Samui was bombarded with a long list of mission orders as soon as he woke up, and his little face was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Fortunately, being a professionally trained ninja, Samui quickly regained her composure. After washing up and eating, she left the temporary research base with Nara Rinka and found an open space in the nearby area.

After a series of practical tests.

Nara Langui confirmed Samui's level—not as good as Silent.

Aside from the Three Body Techniques (Shadow Clone Technique, Transformation Technique, and Substitution Technique), his ninjutsu level is zero.

His self-proclaimed exceptional swordsmanship was riddled with flaws in Nara Rinkei's eyes.

As for chakra control...

Nara Rinka watched as Samui struggled to even climb walls, and silently adjusted his study tasks.

Before learning the [Hemostasis Technique], [Kasumi Servant Technique], and [Shadow Clone Technique].

Samui should just focus on learning how to "climb trees" and "tread water"!

Nara Rinka gave Samui a whole bunch of study tasks very efficiently, and then pressed his hands down on the open space.

[Earth Release·Iwaya no Jutsu]!

A mud house rose with a rumble from the depths of the earth.

"Starting today, you'll learn how to climb walls."

Nara Rinka points to the house formed by the "Iwaya no Jutsu" (Iwaya Technique).

"Gather your chakra in the soles of your feet, then release it steadily. When you can walk upright on this wall, you can begin the next stage of water-walking."

"As for the three scrolls I gave you before, their learning plans will be postponed for now. They can learn ninjutsu after you successfully climb the wall."

"Last and most importantly, don't forget to increase communication with Youlv."

"Yes, teacher."

Samyi nodded obediently.

The fighting style of the Hidden Cloud Village has always been straightforward and direct, with a rough and unrestrained fighting style.

The things that Nara Rinkei taught were geared towards increasing control over chakra.

Samui was still able to understand what kind of help enhanced chakra control provided.

Nara Rinka then cast another [Flying Thunder God: Shadow Blade] on Samui as a safety precaution, gave him a few more instructions, and then left.

He had no interest in being a tutor for children forever.

Instead of wasting time, you should spend more time interacting with the Five-Tailed King Mu.

In the blink of an eye.

Nara Rinka then arrived at the Five-Tailed King's side.

The Three-Tailed Isobu glanced at the direction of Nara Rangatsu in the distance, then retracted its head back into its shell.

With the deal between Nara Rangsei and Konoha finalized.

The time for Mitsuo Isobu to be sealed away is drawing ever closer.

The gray tortoise has been in a bad mood for the past few days and is too lazy to bother with Nara Lankai right now.

Just then.

Uchiha Shisui and the others arrived just then.

"team leader."

With lightning speed, Shisui arrived in front of Nara Rinka.

"You weren't at the camp yesterday, so Lord Shikaku just asked me to pass on a message to you."

The familiar sentence structure made Nara Rinka's lips twitch slightly.

"What's wrong, Brother Shikaku?"

"Lord Shikaku said that people from the village have arrived."

Uchiha Shisui relayed Nara Shikaku's orders.

He also said there was a classified mission that required your personal attention.

People from the village have arrived?

They're probably preparing to take over the Mitsuo Isobu, right?

Nara Rinkazu pondered for a moment, then nodded to Uchiha Shisui.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shisui. Keep an eye on things here."

"yes!"

After Uchiha Shisui responded, Nara Ranka's figure disappeared from his sight.

Inside the Konoha camp.

Nara Shikaku is accompanying a "big shot" who has come from the village to the Land of Hot Springs.

"Shikaku, you guys have it so peaceful here, no fighting at all. I'm thinking of finding a hot spring nearby to soak in."

Nara Rinka had just returned when he heard that somewhat familiar voice.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a white-haired old rogue with his arm around Nara Shikaku's neck, saying some nonsensical things.

"Is the village planning to have you preside over the sealing ceremony for the Three-Tailed Isobu?"

Nara Rinka looked at the white-haired old rogue and greeted him in a nonchalant tone.

"Lord Jiraiya."

(End of this chapter)