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

Chapter 346 I trust you to handle things!

The moon star is thin, and the black dragonfly flies south.

Nara Rinka put away the scroll of the [Spirit Transformation Technique], intending to study this abnormally powerful soul technique another day.

Not far ahead, the Kikyo Orphanage stood silently under the moonlight.

Nara Rinka quickened her pace, heading towards the Kikyo Orphanage, which she hadn't visited for many days.

Just then, with a creaking sound, the bespectacled woman wearing a nun's robe walked out of the door.

Nara Rinka gazed at the bespectacled nun and couldn't help but shout out.

"Nonou-nee-nee!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Yakushi Nono trembled and subconsciously raised her head. Then, an undisguised joy bloomed in her eyes.

"Lan Gui! You're back!"

"Arrived home safely."

Nara Lan Gui rushed forward and hugged Yakushi Nonou, almost melding her into his body.

Yakushi Nonou also raised her hands and gently wrapped them around Nara Rinka's waist, speaking softly.

"It's good that you're back."

Nara Rinka had planned to take advantage of the beautiful moonlight to do some filthy things.

But a soft, sweet voice suddenly interrupted his plans.

"Mother?"

Immersed in the atmosphere of Nara Rinka, Yakushi Nonou heard the voice behind her and trembled again. She quickly patted Nara Rinka on the back, signaling the other to let go.

Nara Rinka readily let go of his hands, and curiously looked at the little blonde girl behind the door who was probably not even as tall as his knees, staring at her with wide eyes.

The moment those magnificent, jewel-like purple eyes came into view, Nara Rinka recognized the blonde girl.

"Chino?"

Yakushi Nonou returned to the orphanage, bent down and picked up the little girl from the ground, gently patting the dust off her body.

Why aren't you sleeping?

"Mother……"

Chino murmured, clutching Yakushi Nonou's blouse with her soft little hands, her doe-like eyes staring curiously at Nara Renka.

She felt like she'd seen this man somewhere before...

"Has Chino grown up so much already?"

Nara Rinka made a rough estimate of Chino's growth rate.

Perhaps they evolved from reptiles to upright species?

Children grow up very quickly.

Pharmacist Nono touched Chino's soft hair.

"Chino, this is Lan Gui, call him brother."

Chino stared blankly at Nara Rinka without answering. After a few seconds, she suddenly turned her head and buried her face in Yakushi Nonou's chest.

"Nono-nee, that's not a very good way to address her."

Nara Rinkazu escorted Yakushi Nono and Chino into the Kikyo Orphanage, and said in a serious tone.

"Chino calls you 'Mom,' but I call you 'Brother'? Doesn't that mess up the generations?"

"Or do you prefer this form of address?"

Yakushi Nono glanced at Nara Rinka with a look that was both angry and reproachful.

"The child is still here, what nonsense are you spouting, Lan Gui?"

While Yakushi Nono was comforting Chino, Nara Rinka went to his room with practiced ease.

After resting in the cabin for about ten minutes, a series of light footsteps came from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, Yakushi Nonou pushed open the door and entered.

"Ugh—"

Yakushi Nonou originally had a lot of things she wanted to say and wanted to have a long talk with Nara Rinka.

But Nara Rinkachi now only wants to explore further.

...one day and one night...

Three poles in the sun.

With rosy cheeks and watery eyes, Yakushi Nono slowly opened her eyes. Her unfocused pupils stared at the ceiling of the small house, as if she had not yet recovered from the turbulent waves of the previous night.

Looking at Yakushi Nonou so close by, and admiring her bewildered little expression, Nara Rankei barely managed to suppress the urge to continue his attack.

He doesn't mind making public announcements during the day.

The problem is that the location is indeed wrong.

If Nara Rinka forcibly delays Yakushi Nonou's wake-up time, it will probably attract a public spectacle from the entire Kikyo Orphanage.

This is really bad...

Fortunately, Yakushi Nonou also realized the problem. She forcibly pulled the thin blanket over herself, jumped off the bed, and darted into the bathroom like a cat, slamming the door shut behind her.

This series of movements was executed flawlessly.

"Nonou-nee-nee".

Nara Ranke shouted in the direction of the restroom.

"I still have some things to take care of today, remember to save some lunch for me this afternoon."

"You'd better get out of here!"

Yakushi Nonou's response reached Nara Rinkei's ears through the door.

"hurry up!"

Nara Rinka did not continue to provoke Yakushi Nonou's emotions.

No matter what, he had to give the dean some face.

Feeling completely relaxed, Nara Rinka left the Kikyo Orphanage.

He does have some things to take care of today.

Nara Ranka first went back to Konoha to let her still happy parents know she was safe.

Then they returned to Kikyo Castle, went to the clan's territory, and discussed the campaign plan for the Fourth Hokage with the old clan chief and his son, who was also the old clan chief's assistant.

They said they were discussing a plan.

In reality, most of the time, Nara Rangsuke was listening to the advice of Nara Kano and Nara Shikaku.

The Nara clan had finally produced a "Hokage prospect" like Nara Rankei, so Nara Shikano and his son Nara Shikaku were naturally very excited and showed extraordinary enthusiasm for their work.

In recent days, thanks to the joint efforts of Tsunade and the Nara clan in promoting the idea, most of the ninjas in Konoha have come to know that the Dark Shadow has joined the race for the Fourth Hokage.

Even many residents of Konoha had heard the news.

It can only be said that the combined power of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the Senju clan is indeed formidable.

Moreover, thanks to the extensive publicity campaign recently, Nara Rangsei has gained a group of supporters besides the Senju clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

No matter what, the Dark Shadow was a legendary ninja who made a name for himself on the battlefield, and countless Konoha people were directly or indirectly influenced by him.

It's no surprise that Nara Rangsei has gained a large following.

"Chieftain."

Nara Shikaku proactively handed over a piece of information.

"This is the notification the Jonin team received last night."

"The Third Hokage has appointed Minato as his attendant at the Five Kage Summit."

"From this perspective, the Third Hokage should be inclined to make Minato Namikaze the Fourth Hokage."

It is true that Nara Shikaku and Namikaze Minato had a very good relationship.

However, this applies to family and friends.

Nara Shikaku ultimately chose his family.

Now that Nara Rinkazu (the clan chief) and Minato have both become candidates for the Fourth Hokage.

Therefore, Nara Shikaku should naturally support his clan leader.

"It's a bit strange, I originally thought that the Third Hokage would prefer Lord Orochimaru."

Nara Shikaku stroked his beard.

"I didn't expect it to be Minato."

"In any case, we will need to trouble you with these matters, clan chief, old clan chief."

Nara Lan Gui said earnestly.

"I trust you to handle things."

(End of this chapter)