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

Chapter 382 A Little Sun Delivered to Our Doorstep!

Nara Rinkei passed on the [Boiling Release/Wood Release Chakra Creation Method] to the two previous clan heads.

They also left a series of follow-up tasks, such as selecting targets, teaching the scrolls, and building relationships, to these two.

Since the plan is to hand over the research scroll of [Boiling Release] to the Akimichi clan and [Wood Release] to the Senju clan.

Nara Rinka would naturally not restrict the Nara clan's ninjas' eligibility to learn the [Boiling Release/Wood Release Chakra Creation Method].

As the head of the Nara clan, Nara Rinka would naturally not disregard the clan's stance and interests.

Moreover, perhaps, maybe, just maybe... there might be Nara ninjas who are interested in [Boiling Release] or [Wood Release]?

As for the mountain tribe...

The mountain ninjas, who are skilled in Yin Release techniques, do not have a fighting style that is not quite compatible with Boil Release.

According to Nara Rinka, the bloodline limit that best suits the ninjas of the Yamanaka clan includes [Swift Release], which enhances speed, and [Transparent Release], which strengthens concealment.

However, these two types of bloodline limits are not suitable to be used at the moment, and we can only wait until later.

Nara Rinka spoke with the two former clan chiefs for a while before taking his leave, intending to visit the underground research institute.

But before he could even leave his Nara residence, a guest, both expected and unexpected, suddenly visited him.

"Brother Shuimen".

Nara Rinka looked at the newcomer, secretly observing the other person's subtle expressions, and roughly deduced the other person's intentions.

...Is he here to express his gratitude for Obito Uchiha's matter?

...It seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi did not hold a grudge against Minato Namikaze for failing to save people earlier?

Although Nara Rinka guessed the purpose of Koyo's visit, he did not ask publicly. After greeting him, he waited quietly for the other party to speak.

"To embrace the laurel."

Minato Namikaze smiled gently.

"I may have said this many times... but I am still very grateful for what Obito did."

"Uchiha Obito..."

Nara Rinka narrowed her eyes slightly.

He didn't have a good impression of Obito Uchiha.

Therefore, after rescuing the other party from the mountain graveyard, no extra attention was paid to this person.

Therefore, Obito Uchiha being thrown into the Root base and subjected to severe interrogation was also beyond Nara Rinka's expectations.

To be honest, if it were a "normally developed" Obito Uchiha, Nara Rinko wouldn't have lost interest in him so quickly.

After all, the "normally developed" Obito Uchiha possessed abilities such as the "Kamui Mangekyou Sharingan", the "White Zetsu modified body", and the "knowledge inheritance from Madara Uchiha", making his overall strength quite formidable.

But now?

Obito Uchiha, a Chunin-level ninja, had only developed his Sharingan to the level of two tomoe.

How could this possibly pique Nara's interest in plucking cassia branches?

But then again...

Although Obito Uchiha escaped part of Madara Uchiha's manipulation plan and lost Madara's knowledge and abilities, he was now outmaneuvered by Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi...

The betrayal from the village shouldn't cause Kenji, who believes in the Will of Fire and dreams of becoming Hokage, to turn evil, right?

Considering Obito Uchiha's "talent" (his two-tomoe crystals allowed him to jump directly to the Mangekyou Sharingan).

Nara Rinka had to seriously consider the possibility that the other party might suddenly awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

After a moment of contemplation, Nara Rinkazu followed up on Minato Namikaze's words and asked a question.

"How is Obito Uchiha doing now?"

"Um……"

Minato Namikaze frowned almost imperceptibly.

Back at the Root base, he had vaguely sensed a chilling and astonishing chakra that suddenly erupted from Obito Uchiha.

Unfortunately, that chakra flashed by and disappeared in an instant, and Minato Namikaze didn't notice anything too unusual.

Given that Obito Uchiha's physical condition was indeed not optimistic, Minato Namikaze had no choice but to temporarily suppress his search for that special chakra.

"Obito has just been sent to Konoha Hospital and will probably need to rest and recuperate there for a while."

Minato Namikaze was not very proficient in medical ninjutsu.

Even just by looking at Obito Uchiha's physical appearance, one can see that his body indeed has a great internal deficiency.

This was also the message relayed to Minato Namikaze by the doctor when Obito Uchiha was sent to Konoha Hospital.

He's so young, yet so financially strained; he should take care of himself... and so on.

Even though Nara Rinka didn't witness Obito Uchiha's current miserable state firsthand.

However, based on the intelligence he had gathered before, Obito Uchiha certainly wouldn't have a good time in the secret prison at the Root base.

He had barely left the mountain cemetery when he was thrown into the root prison.

This unfortunate child definitely needs to rest and recuperate for a while...

Nara Rinka nodded slightly and asked casually.

"The village probably won't question Obito Uchiha anymore, right?"

Minato Namikaze was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered.

Although the Third Hokage did not reveal any information about Obito Uchiha to Nara Rinkei.

However, given the intelligence information the other party possessed, and the genius brain of the Nara clan, it wouldn't be difficult for Nara Ranke to analyze Uchiha Obito's situation.

"Third Hokage, please allow me to bring Obito out of Root..."

"Minato Namikaze said softly."

"It seems the village will stop investigating Obito."

The incident that happened to Obito Uchiha caused Minato Namikaze's impression of Hiruzen Sarutobi to drop significantly.

If a certain ninja is connected to some special information.

Therefore, it is only reasonable for them to accept the village's questioning and investigation.

But was Obito Uchiha being treated like he was being investigated at the Root base?

That's clearly being studied!

Minato Namikaze did not reject ninjas falling into darkness.

But should we treat our fellow villagers the same way?

"If I have some free time later, I will visit Obito Uchiha in the hospital."

Nara Lan Gui casually made a promise.

He really needed to go to Konoha Hospital to check on Obito Uchiha's condition.

Given Kenji's thought process, if this guy really did awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan because of what happened before...

It might really cause some trouble!

The Uchiha clan has always been ostracized by most of the ninjas in Konoha, and it's not just because of their arrogant nature.

Part of the reason can be attributed to the unique upgrade method of the Sharingan.

The more negative the emotional impact, the higher the level of the Sharingan.

This means that the higher the level of the Sharingan of an Uchiha, the more negative the opponent's mental state tends to be.

No wonder Tobirama Senju described the Uchiha clan as "a naturally evil clan"...

Although they are powerful, they gained it through intelligence.

Minato Namikaze smiled gently and said, "Then I'll thank you on behalf of Obito."

Nara Ranke skipped over the topic of Uchiha Obito and shifted her attention to the main character.

"Brother Minato, are you free right now?"

"What's wrong?"

Minato Namikaze blinked; he had originally intended to ask Nara Rinkazu the same question.

When you visit someone's home to express your gratitude, you can't just offer words of thanks.

Obito Uchiha is currently receiving treatment in the hospital and is unable to thank them in person.

As a teacher, all he could do for now was treat the person to a meal as a small token of his appreciation...

"Brother Minato, if you don't have anything else planned for today, how about we go to Kikyo Castle for a meal?"

Nara Rinka extended an invitation to a meal (or battle).

"Then, in the afternoon, shall we lend a hand and have a friendly spar?"

Two updates today.

Goodnight everybody.

(End of this chapter)