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

Chapter 420 A Plea for Help from Sunagakure!

To celebrate the inauguration of the Fourth Hokage, fireworks lit up the sky over Konoha Village, and cannons roared incessantly.

Even in the Hokage's office at the top of the Hokage Building, a lively string of firecrackers was set off.

Applauding for love, the beautiful woman becomes family.

Waiting for the cannon fire in the Hokage's office to gradually subside.

Nara Rinkachi then leisurely stepped off the sofa, straightened his clothes, and released several shadow tentacles to open the office windows for ventilation.

The scent of photinia flowers drifted through the window of the Hokage's office into the depths of winter in Konoha in 49.

"It's more than just absurd!"

Tsunade lay sprawled to one side, her charming oval face glowing with a radiant luster like peach blossoms in spring, yet she refused to admit defeat.

"This is absolutely absurd!"

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, enjoyed gambling, but he only did so after meals and after completing his official duties.

Unlike the Fourth Hokage, Nara Langui, who brazenly played cards with a young woman in the Hokage's office in broad daylight.

Tsunade's understanding of Nara Rinka was completely refreshed, and incidentally, it deepened by more than ten centimeters.

As expected of the Lu family!

Nara Rinkaru fondled the glistening, plump snowflakes with obvious delight.

If it weren't for the limitations of the venue.

Nara Rinka could easily fight Tsunade for a whole day!

That's enough for you!

Tsunade reached out and blocked Nara's hands, then used her chin to press against his forehead to stop him from biting.

"Nara, even if you delegate mission assignments to the Jonin teams, the Hokage still has a lot of other responsibilities!"

"Really? I don't believe it."

Nara Langui remained motionless.

"The Third Generation Lord took care of the previous cleanup work, and Brother Shikaku is handling the current backlog of tasks."

"In this cramped and confined Hokage's office, besides Tsunade, what else needs my attention?"

"Of course—yes!"

Tsunade pressed heavily on Nara Rinka's chest, then sat up from the sofa and quickly grabbed the green robe that had barely survived the gunfire, wrapping it tightly around her body.

However, this series of actions was a bit too much, involving some unspeakable pain.

Tsunade hissed softly, and on her own, she condensed a ball of Yang Release chakra that emitted a green light, and began to heal herself.

Nara Rinka admired Tsunade's superb medical skills and was eager to try them out.

"Beautiful Princess with a Thousand Hands, would you like me to do something for you?"

"hehe!"

Tsunade sneered; she didn't need Nara to do it for her.

She was genuinely worried that the other person might get caught up in the rescue...

"Then I'll just take you back."

Nara Ranka casually grabbed a piece of clothing and draped it over himself, then raised his hand and pressed it against Tsunade's shoulder.

"Tsunade, you don't want to leave the Hokage's office like this, do you?"

"Then hurry up!"

Tsunade knew that Nara was incredibly powerful, and that he probably wanted to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave the Hokage's office unnoticed.

What she never expected was that Nara Rinka would take her not to the Senju clan's residence in Konoha, but to the underground research institute in Kikyo Castle.

"Tsunade-nee, since you're already here... you should at least clean up a bit... a wash is healthier..."

Nara Rinka spent another half hour pestering Tsunade at the underground research institute.

When he returned to the Hokage's office feeling refreshed, no one bothered him.

To others, the fact that the Dark Shadow and the Slug Princess had been in the Hokage's office for so long must mean they were discussing something very important.

Nara Rinka was also happy that no one would bother him.

He tossed the [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method] he had just brought from the underground research institute onto the coffee table.

Nara Rinka used [Wind Release: Chaotic Airflow] to thoroughly eliminate the smell in the entire office, completely removing that ambiguous atmosphere.

After finishing all this, Nara Ranke slowly began to take stock of the S-rank and A-rank forbidden techniques of Konoha that she had just learned from the "Book of Seals".

Over the next few days.

Konoha was always shrouded in a lively atmosphere.

The last day of Konoha's 49th year quietly passed.

The 50rd year of Konoha has arrived.

The first day of the new year.

Before Nara could continue enjoying his leisurely Naruto time...

Several unexpected pieces of news disrupted his peaceful daily life.

"Brother Lu Jiu".

Nara Rinka put down the scroll in his hand and looked at Nara Shikaku with disappointment.

"You are already a very experienced Jonin squad leader, so don't always come to me for every little thing that happens to you."

"If I have to handle all the big and small affairs in the village, then what's the point of me attending the ninja class?"

He's only been in office for a few days.

Nara Rinkei then transferred most of the work that the Hokage was responsible for to the Jonin team.

Who can blame Nara Shikaku for consistently doing such an outstanding job?

Whether in family affairs or village affairs, Nara Shikaku is a trustworthy and reliable person.

Nara Shikaku is now arguably the Executive Vice Hokage of Konoha.

only……

Nara Shikaku, with deep dark circles under his eyes, showed no gratitude whatsoever for Nara Ranka's high regard.

"Lord Hokage."

Nara Shikaku had a stern face, and his tone was as robotic as a robot's, devoid of any emotion.

"It is because I encountered a matter that the Jonin team could not handle that I came to find you."

"Um?"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow.

"Are aliens attacking?"

Why are you so fixated on the alien issue?!

Do aliens really exist?!

Nara Shikaku was so frustrated that he almost couldn't maintain his poker face.

"no."

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath and said decisively, "It's all a mess."

"The first thing is that the Third Mizukage of Kirigakure has officially passed away recently."

"Forehead……"

Nara Rinka looked uncertainly at the Executive Vice Hokage.

"Was it Madara Uchiha who did it again?"

"No, it should be a natural death. At least the message from Kirigakure didn't mention anything about Uchiha Madara."

Nara Shikaku shook his head and continued.

"Should the village send a small team to Kirigakure to offer condolences on behalf of the Third Mizukage?"

Nara Ranka asked in surprise, "When did the relationship between our village and Kirigakure become so good?"

"Because the village was originally going to send a small team to Kirigakure."

Nara Shikaku gave a forced, insincere smile.

"Fourth Hokage, you may not have noticed my work report from a few days ago. Kirigakure has raised funds to redeem their three ninja swords from the village, but due to the turmoil in Kirigakure, they don't plan to send anyone. Instead, they've sent us..."

"Okay, I understand now."

Nara nods.

"Is there anything else? If not, I have to get back to work."

"The second thing."

Nara Shikaku, too lazy to listen to his clan leader's nonsense about needing to be busy, went about his own business and reported to his superior.

"Sunagakure has asked us for help."

"Sunagakure? Calling for help?"

Nara Rinka was surprised once again.

"They still haven't raised enough money to buy back Ebizo, and they still have the nerve to ask our village for help?"

Because of Yekura.

Nara Rinkachi had been waiting for news from Sunagakure.

After waiting for so many days, Sunagakure still couldn't come up with enough ransom.

They're really poor!

"Sunagakure has its own unique circumstances... cough."

Nara Shikaku worked for both the Fourth and Third Hokage, so he was well-informed about everything. After making a sarcastic remark, he steered the conversation back on track.

"According to the news from Sunagakure, a powerful rogue ninja has recently appeared in the Land of Wind and has already fled to the territory of the Kingdom of Loulan."

"So in fact, this distress message was sent jointly by the Kingdom of Wind and the Kingdom of Loulan."

The Land of Winds?

A rogue ninja?

Loulan?

Nara Rinka seems to have grasped some inspiration.

"What was that rogue ninja's name?"

"Sasori of the Red Sand".

(End of this chapter)