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

Chapter 298 Tsunade: Frontline Commander Deserts in the Face of Battle? Well Done!

Nara Institute of Pharmaceutical Research.

After finishing the last document, Tsunade tossed her pen onto the table, stretched lazily, and even her loose, pristine white lab coat couldn't quite conceal the immense, monstrous evil that was about to burst forth.

"Ugh, my shoulders are so sore!"

Tsunade rubbed her sore shoulders and then started thinking about which izakaya to go to for a few drinks that night.

After being physically and verbally abused by a certain young man, Tsunade managed to correct her drinking problem.

But as the saying goes, excessive drinking is harmful to health, while moderate drinking is pleasant.

Tsunade quit drinking, but not completely.

Moreover, with the help of a little bit of alcohol, she was able to temporarily ignore the messy and sordid things in the village, and also soothe her worries and longing.

"Why am I thinking about that guy again...?"

Tsunade gently patted her charming and delicate face, trying to calm herself down.

Just then, a familiar voice that she had been longing for rang out in the office.

"Excuse me, but the 'that guy' you're referring to, you must be talking about me, right?"

"Um?"

Tsunade's eyes turned cold as she focused her gaze on a deserted area in the office, while silently gathering chakra.

"Don't do it!"

Nara Rinkasa dispelled the Shadow Invisibility Technique, and his figure appeared in the air. He raised his hands high, making a French military salute gesture.

"It's me..."

"Nara?"

Tsunade did not lower her guard because of this; on the contrary, her eyebrows furrowed tightly.

"Aren't you in the Land of Hot Springs?"

"It really is me..."

Nara Rinka clearly sensed that Tsunade was still refining her chakra, so he had no choice but to use one of his signature ninjutsu.

"Look me in the eyes."

[Illusion Magic: Dark Eyes]!

A dark cloud settled over Nara Rinka's eyes as his gaze collided with Tsunade's in mid-air, his Yin Release chakra flowing into her delicate body.

Tsunade felt the scene before her suddenly blur, and then she entered a magic space.

"It might not be the best way to put it, but that's the reality..."

Nara Rinka stood in front of Tsunade and shrugged.

"I sneaked back from the front lines."

Through this unique "Black Eye Illusion Technique," Tsunade has confirmed Nara Ranka's true identity.

But after hearing what the guy in front of her said, she couldn't help but take a big step forward.

"You bastard!"

Tsunade originally intended to smash Nara Rinka with one punch, but halfway through her swing, she couldn't bring herself to do it and instead turned her fist into a claw, grabbing the latter's collar.

"The war isn't over yet, and you, the highest-ranking commander on the front lines, are actually deserting your post?!"

"Don't put it so harshly~"

Nara Lan Gui grinned and stretched out her hands, naturally wrapping them around Tsunade's plump and soft waist.

"The war in the Land of Hot Springs has long since ended, and no enemy has approached the Land of Hot Springs for quite some time now."

"Besides, I'm not 'deserting in the face of battle.' Have you forgotten that I also know the Flying Thunder God Technique? If anything changes, I can immediately return to the Land of Hot Springs."

Snapped!

With a displeased expression, Tsunade slapped Nara Rinka's arm away. Even in the illusion space, the collision of their bodies still produced a loud slapping sound.

"I think you've lost your mind! The Flying Thunder God Technique consumes so much energy, and the distance from Kikyo Castle to the Land of Hot Springs is so far. Is your chakra inexhaustible? Can you withstand such extravagant spending?"

Nara Rinka wanted to say that he had improved the Flying Thunder God Technique, and that the Flying Thunder God: Shadow Blade consumed far less chakra than Tobirama Senju's original version.

However, every man should understand one thing: as long as he is mentally sound, he should never try to reason with a girl when she is angry.

Fun fact about Konoha: Tsunade is indeed a "girl".

At least for now.

"Actually, I came back this time because there is something important I need to tell you."

Nara Langui decisively changed the subject.

"That's not something we can easily discuss in the illusion space. Let's go to the underground research institute together!"

The moment the words left her lips, the illusionary space collapsed, and Tsunade's consciousness returned to her body.

"this time?"

Tsunade stared wide-eyed at the spot where Nara Rin had been standing, about to question him.

"You came back several times before?"

You've come back so many times, but this is the only time you've come to see me?!

However, Tsunade's questioning went unanswered.

The figure that was just standing in the office has now turned into a wisp of air and disappeared.

Clearly, after ending the duration of [Illusion Art: Lacquer Eyes], Nara Rinkei immediately used [Flying Thunder God: Shadow Blade] to return to the underground research institute.

"That little rascal!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth and immediately clenched her fists.

Not long after.

The Minister of Medical Affairs then stormed into the underground research institute.

Ignoring the little orange cat kept there, Tsunade headed straight for the underground, her aggressive demeanor sending shivers down the spine of Ms. Yekura, who was diligently reading nearby.

"Those two...aren't they going to start fighting later?"

Ye Cang felt very worried and even lost the desire to see the young prince.

"If a fight really breaks out... will I have to move? That's such a hassle."

"Nara! Come out here! Explain yourself!"

Tsunade's shouts echoed endlessly within the underground research institute.

In this space, Tsunade no longer needed to suppress the anger in her heart.

"It definitely needs to be explained clearly."

Nara Rankei pretended to be stupid and took a mask off the research table next to him. He then guided the chakra inside out and released an ordinary A-rank ninjutsu.

[Wood Release: Silent Killing Binding Technique]!

A strong and sturdy wooden strip emerged from the Wood Release Mask in Nara Rinkei's hand, quickly traversing most of the underground research institute and arriving in front of Tsunade.

The moment Tsunade saw Nara Rinka release the Wood Release ninjutsu, she was taken aback and forgot to dodge the wooden sticks, which were as thick as her arm.

As the one who releases ninjutsu, Nara Rinkei can actually manipulate the binding shape of the [Silent Killing Binding Technique] according to his will.

However, out of respect for Tsunade's fighting prowess.

Nara Rinka did not adopt any bold rope binding methods, but only the most conventional binding methods.

"Mu-mu escape?"

Tsunade lowered her head and looked at the brown wooden strips that bound her tightly, her words stammering slightly.

"Nara, this is no laughing matter."

"I will not lie on this issue either."

Nara Rinka knew that Tsunade's anger had completely subsided by now, so he simply released the [Silent Killing Binding Technique], and the wooden strips formed from Wood Release chakra slowly dissipated into the air.

"Substances" made from chakra will not last long in the world once they lose the supply of chakra; instead, they will slowly disappear.

This applies to both rocks created by Earth Release and floods created by Water Release.

As for the hurricanes, lightning, and flames created by Wind Release, Lightning Release, and Fire Release, which have no physical form, they are not "matter" at all, but simply forms of energy.

Of course, not all ninjutsu will disappear after losing the support of chakra.

For example, the large tree in the underground research institute, which was grown from white Zeus cells, is still growing very well. Although it doesn't get enough sunlight, the ubiquitous natural energy fills the gap.

At least for now, the tree shows no signs of dying or withering.

"Do you remember our agreement?"

Nara Ranke retrieved the pre-prepared scroll from the research table and handed it to Tsunade.

"I've figured out Wood Release."

(End of this chapter)