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

Chapter 335 The Fourth Hokage, none other than Nara!

boom!

Nara Kano's teacup fell onto the table with a dull thud, and the slightly steaming tea immediately soaked the entire tabletop, wetting a large area of ​​the tatami mat beneath it.

However, his lapse in composure did not attract the slightest attention from Nara Kano. He stared wide-eyed at Nara Rinka in disbelief, wondering if Nara Rinka's ears were malfunctioning due to his advanced age.

"Wood Release?! Are you sure it's Wood Release?! The Wood Release that the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, used to quell the chaos and establish Konoha? There's no other Wood Release like it in the entire ninja world, in all of history???"

The questions from Nara Kano came out like a barrage of bullets, showing no trace of the demeanor of a wise and experienced elder, but rather resembling a vulgar old man arguing with other women about seats on a train.

Nara Rinka glanced at the old clan chief, who was panting heavily like an ox and whose eyes were slightly red and dazed. He did not explain the old man's doubts with words, but slowly put his hands together and formed a hand seal.

[Wood Release: Silent Killing Binding Technique]!

An exceptionally slender wooden strip grew and spread out from between Nara Rinka's two fingers, like a nimble brown snake, coiling around Nara Kano and binding it tightly all over.

Actions speak louder than words.

Feeling the strong binding force of the wooden strip wrapped around his body, Nara Kano's carefully maintained beard, which he had maintained for many years, almost stood on end. In front of the family junior he valued highly, he uttered a very vulgar curse.

"**!"

The old clan chief's face was flushed, his eyes gleaming, and his excitement was palpable.

The fact that Nara Rinka had mastered Wood Release filled him with joy.

What excited him even more was that Tsunade learned her Wood Release techniques from Nara Rinka!

I learned it!

What does this mean?

Nara Kano quickly realized the more crucial issue after a moment's thought.

Nara Rinka has mastered the unique [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method]!

Capable of mass-producing ninjas with the Wood Release bloodline limit!

Even though Wood Release has an extremely high difficulty to master.

However, with the [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method], Konoha could even create elite ninja units similar to the Cloud Village and the Stone Village, such as the "Storm Release Squad" and the "Lava Release Squad."

Wood Release Unit!

Thinking of this, Nara Kano swore again.

"**!!"

Now that Nara Rinka has already researched the [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method]...

There's no need to worry about the Hokage competition!

Are there competitors?

One Wood Release spell hits right in the face, let's see who dares to compete.

Are there voters?

One Wood Release technique is all it takes to recruit them; let's see who dares to refuse!

"Chieftain, is there any need for you to act so agitated?"

Nara Rinka looked helplessly at the old clan chief, who was spitting as he spoke, and was very worried that the other party might develop some complications due to being too excited, such as high blood pressure, myocardial infarction and other old-age diseases.

"Isn't it just Wood Release?"

The mere mention of Wood Release was enough to excite the old clan chief so much that Nara Rinka was somewhat embarrassed to tell him that he had already mastered more than a dozen esoteric bloodline limits and was on the path of researching physical bloodline limits.

"It's just—Wood Release?!"

Nara Kano was about to shout a reprimand, but he quickly realized what was on the tip of his tongue and lowered his voice as fast as he could.

"Lan Gui! Do you know what the Wood Release means in our village? It's the First Hokage's bloodline limit! A unique bloodline limit!"

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, the five senses of Kurama, the Transparent Release of Gekko... none of them are a match for Wood Release!"

The old clan chief recited the names of all the clans with bloodline limits in Konoha Village in one breath.

After he finished speaking, a thought flashed through his mind.

Since Nara Rinka possesses the [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method], it is possible to mass-produce Wood Release ninjas.

Does this mean that the Nara clan can directly transform from a "secret technique family" into a "bloodline family"?

Although Nara Kano thought his "Shadow Technique" was very useful, especially after Nara Rangei's various "research and development evolutions" it became even more useful.

But that's Wood Release after all!

Moreover, Wood Release and Shadow Technique do not conflict with each other.

Judging from the example of Nara Rinka, the opponent could use Wood Release very easily.

and so……

Is the Nara clan about to become a family that relies on bloodline secret techniques?

This is absolutely amazing!

Even if Nara Kano were to die right now, he would have the confidence to summon all the former clan chiefs of the Pure Land and declare that he had lived up to the expectations of his clan and ancestors, and was the most outstanding member of the Nara clan in history—

No, he is the second best clan leader!

Nara Rinka really didn't expect that beneath the old clan chief's mature and wise exterior lay such a passionate and enthusiastic soul.

The old clan chief was also a man of strong emotions...

"Clan leader, your words are far too exaggerated about the power of Wood Release. None of the bloodline limits in the village are inferior to Wood Release."

Nara Rinka shook his head, pouring cold water on his clan leader, and incidentally removing the [Silent Killing Binding Technique] from the other party.

"Furthermore, have you forgotten what I just said?"

"Whether it's my Wood Release or Tsunade's, there's still a long way to go to reach the level of the First Hokage's Wood Release."

Nara Kano suppressed his arrogant smile and frowned slightly.

"But didn't you just say that Wood Release is the same as something like Scorch Release or Lava Release?"

"Yes, we all have kekkei genkai of the 'escape technique' type, so there's no such thing as superior or inferior."

Nara Rinka shrugged and spoke frankly.

"As for the First Hokage's [Wood Release]..."

"Clan leader, you really don't believe that the First Hokage's strength in dominating the Warring States period, establishing Konoha in the chaos, and conquering the ninja world was really due to the power of Wood Release, do you?"

"The reason why the First Hokage was able to accomplish such a great feat was simply because he was Hashirama Senju."

"If Hashirama Senju had possessed a different bloodline limit back then, he could have achieved similar accomplishments."

Nara Rinkazu's words were not boasting, but came from the bottom of his heart.

If we were to replace Hashirama Senju's bloodline limit with another type, it might not be as suitable as Wood Release. However, under the endless energy of "Chatonra," any bloodline limit can exert a miraculous effect in the hands of the Great Pillar.

Not to mention that Dazhuzi himself was also a very talented ninja with exceptional talent in ninjutsu research.

The series of S-rank Wood Release ninjutsu mastered by Nara Rinka, from the S-rank [Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands: Top Transformed Buddha] to the C-rank [Wood Substitute], were all developed by Hashirama Senju single-handedly!

Take a look at the series of S-rank ninjutsu developed by Hashirama Senju.

[Wooden Dummy Technique] for piloting a Gundam, [True Several Thousand Hands] for piloting a super-large Gundam, [Tree World Advent] for wide-range attacks, [Flower Tree World Advent] for wide-range crowd control, [Ranking Technique] for unparalleled defense, [Myojin Gate] for "persuasion through reason"...

Hashirama Senju's various Wood Release techniques cover almost every aspect.

Many people think that Dazhu is a simpleton, but in reality he is a highly skilled ninjutsu researcher!

In terms of talent for ninjutsu research, Hashirama Senju may not be inferior to his younger brother Tobirama Senju!

Nara Kano nodded outwardly, but inwardly felt that Nara Rangsuke was being somewhat self-deprecating.

Although the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was powerful.

But wasn't the Fourth Hokage, Nara Rinka, strong?

Ok……

Although opening champagne at halftime is not a good habit.

However, from the moment Nara Kanno learned that Nara Rin had developed the Wood Release technique, he knew that the position of Fourth Hokage belonged to the Nara clan!

Instead of worrying about whether Nara Rinka will become the Fourth Hokage, let's focus on the present.

Perhaps we should consider who should take over the "trivial tasks" that the Fourth Hokage disdains after he becomes Hokage.

As the former leader of the Jonin team in Konoha.

Nara Kano knew very well that "the Hokage not getting involved" was nothing new; rather, it was somewhat like "Konoha's oldest tradition."

Back in the day, when Hashirama Senju was still the Hokage, most of his duties were taken over by the Second Hokage, and the First Hokage only needed to quietly act as a mascot...

Therefore, it's not hard for people to accept that the Fourth Hokage, who "inherited" the power of the First Hokage's Wood Release, wanted to be a hands-off manager.

However, what the Hokage disdains as "trivial tasks" are still seen as proof of power by ordinary people.

Nara Kano was also not comfortable entrusting these matters to outsiders.

It would be best if the Nara clan quietly took over the Hokage's miscellaneous tasks, just like everyone else did for the clan head...

"I'm getting old, so I'll leave this power to Shikaku! After all, he's the current Jonin squad leader, and his status and position make him perfectly suited to be in charge..."

Nara Kano was completely stunned, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

He was keen to have a proper discussion with Nara Rinka about matters related to Wood Release.

But I also feel that discussing this matter directly now might seem a bit impatient and restless.

Let's skip that.

He's just a retired clan chief, why should he take on these arduous and demanding tasks?

I should really pass on the Wood Release Chakra Creation Technique I learned from Nara Rinka to Nara Shikaku!

After considering his options, Nara Kano decided not to get involved in the conflict between Nara Rinka, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Shimura Danzo. With the idea that they had finished discussing the important matters, the old clan chief casually changed the subject.

It's a way to relax and unwind.

"Lan Gui, the child you brought back from the front lines, doesn't he look like a little girl?"

"She's not just any ordinary girl."

Nara Rangsuke dropped another bombshell on the old clan chief.

"Just an ordinary Two-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Oh, the Two-Tails—the Two-Tails???"

Yesterday's first update, as usual, late... and then...

The second update will be tomorrow, I need to go to sleep now...

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Regarding Hashirama Senju's talent for ninjutsu research.

Ashin believed that these S-rank ninjutsu were all developed by Da Zhu Zi himself, since he was the only one who mastered Wood Release in his era.

Therefore, the Great Pillar is truly the God of Ninjas!

(End of this chapter)