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

Chapter 424 The Lively Little Fairy!

"Spiritual communication!"

Upon receiving Tsunade's reply, Nara Rinka immediately bit her finger.

As blood seeped out, he unleashed a spell he hadn't used in a long time, and a complex array of spirit talismans immediately appeared in his palm.

bang——

A cloud of smoke rose up.

A white slug, about the size of a palm, appeared out of thin air in Nara Rinka's palm.

"Nara-sama, Tsunade-sama."

The moment the live slug appeared, it realized the situation and politely greeted the two of them.

"It's been a long time."

Nara Rinka's gaze followed the slug's greeting and then shifted to Tsunade.

But the legendary medical ninja, who had once suffered from hemophobia, was responding to the live slug's greeting with a perfectly normal expression.

Tsunade has developed hemophobia.

But now, that's "things of the past".

Back when Nara Ranke accompanied Tsunade to fight Orochimaru, Orochimaru's hemophobia had already begun to improve.

Later, the two went through many things together...

On the day that Nara Rinkachi successfully became the Fourth Hokage.

In the Hokage's office.

Nara Rinka personally experienced Tsunade's formidable strength without hemophobia.

can only say……

She truly deserves to be called the number one healer in the ninja world!

Although Nara Rangsei is not a professional psychologist.

However, he was also able to realize that Tsunade's hemophobia definitely fell into the category of mental illness.

Tsunade was probably able to overcome her hemophobia because her psychological trauma was completely eradicated by Nara Rinka...

Nara Rinka observed Tsunade's expression and made up his mind.

It seems that Big Fat Sheep has completely recovered to her prime...

No.

Now, Tsunade has also mastered the abilities of Wood Release and Sage Mode.

It should be said.

The current "big fat sheep" has already surpassed her former peak strength...

"The Living Slug Immortal"

Nara Rinkashi withdrew her gaze from Tsunade and focused her attention on the soft, adorable slug in her palm.

"I summoned you today to inform you in advance that Tsunade and I are planning to go to Shikkotsu Forest."

"Is it convenient for you there?"

Nara Rinka went to Shikkotsu Forest because he had some questions he wanted to ask the Living Slug Hermit.

Arriving without prior notice is rather rash.

It's more polite to give them a heads-up beforehand.

"No problem at all, Lord Nara."

The Slug Fairy's voice always seemed so soft and gentle.

"Then I will await your arrival and Lady Tsunade's..."

After saying this, the live slug's body exploded into a cloud of smoke again and returned to the Wet Bone Forest.

Nara Rinka once firmly believed that she was a blonde with large breasts.

but now……

He suddenly found himself somewhat captivated by the slug's soft, cute voice and appearance.

"The Living Slug Fairy...it's in such good condition."

Nara Rinkaku rambled on with a dry, incoherent remark.

Tsunade tilted her head and gave him a slightly puzzled look.

What are you saying?

Nara Rinka gave a tactical cough.

"Alright, let's go!"

Almost simultaneously, Nara Rinka and Tsunade used the Reverse Summoning Technique and headed to Shikkotsu Forest together.

A shadow beast, entirely black, flew from the direction of the Hokage Building into the Senju clan's territory.

Nara Shikaku, who rushed over, failed to find the leader of Konoha and had to return disappointed.

And at this time.

Nara Rinka and Tsunade have arrived at one of the three legendary sacred sites – Shikkotsu Forest!

The need to travel through space and time over extremely long distances while maintaining the duration of the Reverse Summoning Technique undoubtedly consumes an astonishing amount of chakra.

Thanks to his extensive experience in using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Nara Rinka quickly returned to normal.

Meanwhile, Tsunade, standing to the side, was still a little confused.

Standing on the legendary Shikkotsu Forest, Nara Rangsuke gazes into the distance, taking in the fantastical scenery of this one of the three sacred sites.

The three sacred lands in the ninja world are legendary to many.

Most ninjas had only heard of the three holy lands.

As for something deeper...

The vast majority of ninjas were not qualified to come into contact with it.

Nara Rangsuke knew quite a bit of information about Mount Myōboku or Ryūchi Cave.

Even Nara Rinkei knows a little about the "special scenic spots" related to Mount Myoboku.

But the Shibane Forest...

Having lived in Nara for two lifetimes, this was the first time I had ever personally witnessed this incredibly mysterious natural sanctuary.

What appeared before Nara Rinkachi at this moment was a vast white forest, with rows of trees covering the mountains and fields, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Unlike ordinary trees, the trees that make up the Shikub Forest have no green leaves that symbolize life.

The pale, bare branches grow obliquely on huge white pillars that are as thick as several people can hug, and their pale color makes one feel as if they are in a forest of bones.

At first glance, the Wet Bone Forest looks like a desolate, ruined, and lifeless wasteland.

but……

Nara Rinka took a light breath, and he skillfully activated the [Immortal Clan Breathing Technique] that he had cultivated for many years. He drew in a wisp of natural energy from the outside world and inhaled it into his body, immediately generating a strangely comfortable feeling.

What abundant natural energy!

The spirit of Nara Langui was immediately invigorated.

Having roamed the ninja world for so many years, Nara Rinka has also reached many natural wilderness areas where there are no traces of human activity.

But even a sacred place of human immortal arts like the Temple of Fire.

In terms of the concentration of natural energy, it is far inferior to Shikulin!

They truly deserve to be called the three holy lands with special immortal techniques!

Even a slightly ordinary natural environment might not be able to support the survival of these special creatures in Shikkotsu Forest, Mount Myoboku, and Ryuchi Cave...

Nara Rinkazu's mind stirred slightly, and in front of the blue and white slugs clinging to the pale trees, he left a mark of [Shadow Blade] on the ground of the Shikkotsu Forest.

With this mark, I can come to Shikkotsu Forest anytime from now on...

"Nara-sama, Tsunade-sama."

A soft call came from the depths of the Wet Bone Forest.

It was accompanied by a very sticky and peculiar sound.

A gigantic blue and white slug appeared before Nara and Kakeru.

Nara Rinka knew very well that the slug in front of him was not the complete form of the Living Slug Sage.

The true Living Slug Immortal is composed of all the slugs in Shikkutsu Forest!

The slug in front of me, which is as big as a small mountain, can only be considered a little fairy slug at best...

"The Living Slug Immortal"

Nara Rinka took out a pre-prepared scroll from his pocket and handed it to the nearest slug—well, on its head—at the same time getting straight to the point.

"Because I've encountered some problems recently, I have some things I'd like to ask you for advice on."

"Excuse me, are you familiar with 'dragon veins'?"

(End of this chapter)