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

Chapter 282 Inviting Jiraiya to a Battle!

"Master Nara! Lord Nara! Are you really not going to reconsider?"

Jiraiya stopped his large hand from moving on Kakashi Hatake's thin body again, and looked at Nara Rinka with a mournful expression.

"Aside from the special techniques passed down from Mount Myōboku, I really know many other types of ninjutsu!"

Jiraiya's pleading words and actions did nothing to move Nara Rinka.

Want to learn camouflage stealth?

It's okay, I can teach you!

All you need to do is exchange it for the sage techniques passed down from Mount Myōboku.

As for other types of ninjutsu?

Even if you gave it to Nara Rinka, he would still think it was trash and useless.

Jiraiya, along with his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi, can be considered by Nara Rinkei to be the pinnacle of "traditional ninja".

He was adept at all kinds of ninjutsu, secret techniques, and tactics, and made a name for himself despite being a "mortal".

Among the countless ninjas without bloodlines, Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi should be considered to stand at the very top of strength.

But, sir, times have changed.

Knowing full well that the future belongs to "Gundam" and "gods," why did Nara Rinkei pursue the traditional ninja fighting style?

He's too lazy to even form hand seals!

Furthermore, Nara Rangsei's desire to obtain the Sage Mode inheritance from Mount Myōboku, which Jiraiya possessed, was not a genuine desire to change course and worship the mystical toads of Mount Myōboku.

However, he himself was studying natural energy and the immortal mode.

The Toad Sage Technique of Mount Myōboku, although it is a sage mode practiced in the body of a ninja beast, is still a complete sage technique.

If Nara Rinkei were to obtain even a tiny fragment of the Sage Art inheritance from Mount Myōboku, it would greatly aid his current research into Sage Art.

Nara Rangsuke sincerely wanted to do business.

He had already set the hook and bait; now it was just a matter of whether Jiraiya would take the bait!

If the other party resolutely refuses to bite the "camouflage" bait, Nara Langui will have to try other methods...

What's wrong with Jiraiya-sama?

"He's been bothering the captain ever since we landed."

"The Three Legendary Sannin are not as good as they seem in person."

Not far away, Uchiha Shisui, Shizune, and Hyuga Rei were exchanging glances frantically.

Ever since Nara Rinka and Jiraiya stepped off the back of the [Shadow Creature], the three of them had watched Jiraiya's series of humble and submissive actions.

Hyuga Rei and the others knew very well that their captain had probably mastered some kind of ninjutsu that Jiraiya-sama wanted to learn.

But what kind of ninjutsu would make even the legendary Sannin so eager and obsessed with it?

Compared to the three people's doubts about silence.

Watching Jiraiya's actions, Rin Nohara felt only envy—no, jealousy—no, heartache.

"Jiraiya-sama has been massaging Kakashi for so long, Kakashi must be in a lot of pain, right?"

Kakashi Hatake didn't feel any pain at this moment.

He was just somewhat numb.

Despite being chosen by the village to become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.

He was about to gain immense power that he could use to protect others.

Why... does this teacher's teacher like to touch people indiscriminately?

Kakashi Hatake stared blankly at the blue sky with dead fish eyes, wondering how much longer he would have to struggle under Jiraiya's "clutches".

"If there's nothing else, please begin the sealing ritual, Jiraiya-sama."

Nara Rinka interrupted Jiraiya's attempt to speak again with a calm tone.

"If you keep touching him like that, you'll make sparks fly off Kakashi's belly."

"Uh-huh……"

Jiraiya paused for a moment, then subconsciously touched Kakashi Hatake's belly again.

Delicate, supple, and silky smooth to the touch—wait, something's not right! This is a boy!

"Ahem!"

Jiraiya coughed twice loudly, withdrew his hand without any embarrassment, and said in a serious tone.

"I have already checked, Kakashi, you are indeed suitable to be the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails."

Kakashi Hatake rolled his eyes, showing no joy whatsoever at Jiraiya's words.

If it's possible, then let's do it quickly, shall we?

Jiraiya glanced at Nara Rinka again; he genuinely wanted to learn Nara's invisible ninjutsu.

As one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, Jiraiya considered himself a ninja who had transcended petty interests.

For a ninja, the ability to become invisible is extremely helpful, whether it's for concealment, infiltration, mission execution, or intelligence gathering.

Jiraiya definitely didn't want to learn the Invisibility Technique because it would make it easier for him to spy on women's bathhouses, gather inspiration, and hunt for women.

Absolutely not.

But unfortunately...

The sage techniques of Mount Myōboku are really important... right?

Jiraiya scratched his head, making his already somewhat fluffy white hair look even more messy.

"I'll seal you first, Kakashi!"

Jiraiya can definitely be considered a late-blooming genius.

His mastery of sealing techniques was inherited from the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although not as good as the couple Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze.

However, he is still much stronger than other Konoha ninjas.

Sealing off a three-tailed Isobu that doesn't offer much resistance is a piece of cake!

With Jiraiya's intervention, the Three-Tailed Isobu was successfully sealed into Kakashi Hatake's body, leaving a mysterious sealing pattern on the latter's snow-white belly with intricate and exquisite sealing characters.

"Actually, there are specific sealing techniques for sealing tailed beasts, but unfortunately I didn't have time to learn them..."

Jiraiya bent down and examined the seal on Kakashi Hatake's stomach up close.

"This is the [Four Symbols Seal], and so far there seems to be no problem."

"But when you return to the village in the future, you'd better ask a professional 'teacher' to help check the situation."

The "professional teacher" that Jiraiya mentioned was naturally Kushina Uzumaki.

As the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, Kushina Uzumaki was confined to Konoha Village for most of the year and had virtually no right to go out.

However, this way, it will be easier for Kakashi Hatake to find Kushina Uzumaki for a check-up after he returns to the village.

"Yes."

The black mask covered most of Kakashi Hatake's face, but it couldn't hide his weak and powerless tone.

"I understand, thank you, Jiraiya-sama..."

Back when I first encountered the Three-Tails.

Kakashi Hatake knew that Isobu's chakra, both in quality and quantity, far surpassed his own.

But even with the barrier of the Four Symbols Seal, the tailed beast chakra was still surprisingly "heavy".

Kakashi Hatake felt as if he were carrying a giant tortoise on his back, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"You're the turtle! Your whole family are turtles! You little brat, watch your mouth!"

The voice of the Three-Tailed Isobu resounded in Kakashi Hatake's mind.

"I am a tailed beast, not a turtle!"

"Yes, Isonais."

Kakashi Hatake sighed inwardly, then forced himself to reply to Isobu of the Three-Tailed Beast.

Compared to Samui of Kumogakure, Kakashi Hatake far surpasses him in both overall strength and willpower. He is not yet at the point of being overwhelmed by the chakra of the Three-Tails Isobu and fainting directly.

"snort!"

The Three-Tailed Isobu let out a cold snort within the inner space of the [Four Symbols Seal].

"Don't forget what Nara Ranka told you before!"

"I won't deliberately cause you trouble or disrupt your chakra, but you need to teach me the Shadow Clone Technique quickly."

Nara... Did the commander give any instructions beforehand?

He said he would release you when the time was right... wasn't that just a lie to deceive the "turtle"?

The essence of a ninja is deception.

Kakashi Hatake secretly rolled his eyes, but he also knew that he absolutely could not go against the wishes of Isobu the Three-Tailed Beast at this moment.

"I won't forget Lord Nara's instructions. Also... I'm already teaching you the Shadow Clone Technique very seriously!"

Kakashi Hatake could swear to God that he had never encountered such a stupid student.

If Obito Uchiha only had 2 points of talent in learning ninjutsu, then Isobu, the Three-Tails, only had 1 point.

Obito...

The image of his companion's voice and smile suddenly flashed through his mind, and Kakashi Hatake's eyes darkened slightly.

"That must be because your education level is too poor!"

The Three-Tailed Isobu lay sprawled within the space of the [Four Symbols Seal], uttering sarcastic remarks without any regard for the Jinchūriki's feelings.

"After teaching for so long, I still don't understand any of the principles you're talking about."

Over the past few days, Lin and Jingyin have both learned the Shadow Clone Technique, but you haven't even scratched the surface.

This kind of talent really can't be forced!

Kakashi Hatake was in a real bind.

He had no idea why Nara Rinka insisted that he teach the Three-Tailed Isobu the Shadow Clone Technique.

Can this turtle learn?

You know you don't have the talent?!

"How about I find some other low-level ninjutsu for you to learn first?"

After a moment's hesitation, Kakashi Hatake communicated with Isobu Mitsuki.

"The Shadow Clone Technique is actually a highly difficult ninjutsu that only Jonin are qualified to learn and practice. It is far too difficult for beginners."

"Other ninjutsu?"

The Three-Tailed Isobu wasn't an unreasonable tortoise; after considering for a moment, it slowly uttered the name of a ninjutsu.

"Why don't you teach me the Summoning Technique first? I heard that this ninjutsu is quite simple; King Mu learned it in no time."

Even though he's sealed away, he still has to learn psychic arts?

Kakashi Hatake's headache worsened.

"I know summoning jutsu, but I can't teach you this ninjutsu..."

Kakashi Hatake took a deep breath and explained earnestly.

"The most important thing in cultivating the Summoning Technique is to form a blood pact. You can't use this ninjutsu while you're in the sealed space."

Just as Isobu of the Three-Tails and Kakashi Hatake were struggling with which ninjutsu to learn...

Jiraiya approached Nara Rinka once again.

"Lord Nara, I really want to learn from you—"

"Wait a moment, Jiraiya-sama."

Nara Rinka prevented Jiraiya from speaking.

"How about I change the terms?"

"Let's have a match. If you win, I'll teach you the [Camouflage Concealment] technique."

Sage Mode not for sale?

Then Nara Osmanthus will have to be "taken by oneself"!

First update.

I'll let you read the second update tomorrow, it's too late...

(End of this chapter)