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

Chapter 351 Tsunade sends a team-up request~

Nara Rinka brought Yekura back to Kikyo Castle and quickly devised a hellish training program for her.

His goal was simple and clear—to restore Yekura to her original peak strength as quickly as possible!

At the same time, Nara Rinka also handed over the [Swift Release Chakra Creation Method] that he had previously researched to Yotsuki.

He had previously hoped that Yekura would take the initiative to research and develop the [Swift Escape] kekkei genkai.

After all, Yekura had already mastered the [Scorching Release], which is a fusion of Wind Release and Fire Release. She only needed to reverse the ratio of Wind Release and Fire Release chakra in [Scorching Release] to produce [Swift Release] chakra.

In Nara Rinka's eyes, Yōkura definitely has the ability and potential to develop [Swift Escape].

However, it now seems that the overly comfortable living environment fueled Yekura's "laziness".

Nara Rinka told Yotsugu about the existence and characteristics of Swift Release a long time ago, but Yotsugu has still not been able to figure out the specific method for creating Swift Release chakra.

Without external encouragement, this scorching ninja would not have mastered the second bloodline limit; Nara Ranke even suspected that he would continue to "degenerate" into a Sunagakure genin.

Who made Yekura's current strength level regress to Chunin level?

The genin of Konoha were able to unleash devastating battle effects during the Fourth Shinobi World War, making them almost the pinnacle of strength in the shinobi world.

What can the genin of Sunagakure do?

Even when they're feeding kills, people complain that they're too slow!

Nara Rinka hopes that Pakura can become the seal, and a very important part of this is that Pakura can actively govern Sunagakure with her strength and ability.

But what if Yekura doesn't even have the strength of a Chunin...?

Does Nara Rinka, in addition to governing Konoha, also have to contribute to and offer advice to Pakura's rule over Sunagakure?

He's not that diligent and proactive!

Transforming Yekura into a competent Kazekage is what Nara Rinkei should be doing now.

With her background as a Jonin and her mastery of [Scorching Release], it wouldn't be difficult for Yekura to further master the power of [Swift Release].

With both [Burning Release] and [Swift Release] as bloodline limits, it's almost a certainty that Yekura will be promoted to Kage level.

Nara Rinkei dumped all the training tasks and ninjutsu scrolls onto Yekura, giving her a "good luck" look.

Feeling the heavy weight in her arms, Ye Cang couldn't help but pout.

But the dream of "becoming the Kazekage" still drove her to take these data scrolls and head towards the training room of the underground research institute.

That expression had a tragic air about it, like the line from the poem: "The wind howls, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return."

If it weren't for genuine interest, who would be willing to become the Kazekage?

Nara Ranka left the hard work to Yekura, keeping the laziness for herself. Like a boneless slug, she lazily nestled on the soft sofa, intending to rest there for a while.

Unexpectedly, a familiar chakra was rapidly approaching them.

Nara looked out of the house.

About half a minute later.

Tsunade strode into the room.

As early as yesterday, Tsunade received news that Nara had returned to the village.

However, considering that the other side has been fighting hard on the front lines for so long, we decided to take it into consideration.

Tsunade was unwilling to burden him with the heavy task of "running for Hokage" on his very first day back in the village.

Having kindly granted Nara Rinka a day of rest, Tsunade took the initiative to come to his door today.

then……

She then saw Nara Ranka slumped on the sofa.

How so?

This pose is very Nara-like.

"Hmm, Nara? Why are you the only one lying on the sofa today?"

Tsunade averted her gaze, pretending not to see Nara Ranka's unruly and lazy demeanor.

"Why isn't that female ninja from Sunagakure lying with you?"

In the past few days, in order to learn Wood Release, Tsunade visited the underground research institute countless times, so she naturally knew that Nara Rinka was "raising" a female prisoner from Sunagakure here.

Considering that Yekura possessed the [Scorching Release] bloodline limit and usually didn't provoke or provoke her in front of her, Tsunade could only pretend to ignore her presence, treating it as if Nara Rinka was keeping a maid.

However, according to Tsunade's memory, Pakura only ever stayed in three places in the underground research institute—on the sofa, at the dining table, and in the bedroom upstairs.

That female ninja's laziness was on par with the lazybones of the Nara clan!

But I didn't see him on the sofa today...

Nara Rinka raised her right hand and pointed to the floor.

"They went downstairs."

"you……"

A hint of surprise flashed in Tsunade's eyes.

"Did you take care of Yekura?"

"...I think you've probably misunderstood something."

Nara Rinka could tell what Tsunade was thinking just by looking at her expression.

"Ye Cang didn't die; she went to the training room downstairs to train."

"I just tested her skill level, and it was incredibly weak, so I've arranged a special training program for her."

"Special training?"

Tsunade sat down next to Nara Rinka and asked curiously.

"Why give her special training? Are you planning to send this scorching ninja on some secret mission?"

Congratulations, you got it right!

Nara Rinka clapped his hands and smiled.

"Tsunade-nee, actually I plan to send Pakura to Sunagakure to run for the new Kazekage—no, the next Kazekage."

Do you think this plan is worthwhile? Should we make an initial investment?

"The amount of money you invest in Yekura now will determine how much you can extract from Sunagakure in the future."

"That joke isn't funny at all, Nara."

Tsunade's lips twitched slightly.

Even a complete novice to gambling wouldn't believe such a far-fetched idea...

"Fine, I don't care what you plan to do to that Sand Village female ninja, and I can't control it anyway."

"Let's get down to business!"

Tsunade's "serious business" naturally refers to the election for the Fourth Hokage.

Nara Rinka put away his frivolous smile and went over the general plan he had just discussed with Nara Kano and his son Nara Shikaku with Tsunade to confirm. He also relayed the new information that Nara Shikaku had received to her.

"The old man plans to take Minato to the Five Kage Summit? That's something only he would do!"

Tsunade was able to see the underlying meaning reflected in this matter.

Without a doubt, the old man was inclined to let Minato Namikaze become the new Hokage.

However, she disagreed with this!

Tsunade meticulously discussed the Hokage election plan with Nara Rankei for a long time.

She reluctantly closed her mouth only when the sun had set.

Nara Rinka felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly handed Tsunade a cup of warm water.

He was so tired of hearing about Nashōko's "Hokage election plan" that he was practically sick of it!

Lady Tsunade, you'd better stop using your powers right away!

Or you could go directly and discuss it with the old clan chief and Brother Shiku...

While Tsunade was guzzling water, Nara Rinka secretly prayed.

Perhaps his prayers were heard by Lady Tsunade...

Tsunade put down her water glass and finally began to talk about another matter.

"Nara, there's actually another matter I wanted to discuss with you today."

Tsunade moistened her lips and sent a request for help to Nara Rinka.

"I have made a little progress in my training in Wood Release."

"Could you... come with me to see Orochimaru?"

(End of this chapter)