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

Chapter 464 The Mysterious Space-Time Ninjutsu!

Both Centipede and Naruto Uzumaki come from the timeline of "Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze".

Nara Rinkachi was completely baffled by this.

If it were just Naruto Uzumaki, they could attributing the reason for his cross-dimensional travel to something like "the unexpectedness of being the chosen one."

After all, it is well known that Naruto Uzumaki is the "Number One Ninja in terms of unpredictability".

But now suddenly there's a rogue ninja from Sunagakure named Centipede...

Aside from having some connection to dragon veins, the centipede has no other noteworthy characteristics.

"A local dragon vein actually managed to pull two ninjas from another world over, one of whom is the true child of prophecy..."

Nara Rinkasa abandoned the listless centipede, looked up at the sky, and seemed to see through the sky above Loulan.

"Speaking of which, did the Sage of Six Paths know about Naruto's time travel?"

Logically speaking, Naruto Uzumaki not only carries the Nine-Tails' chakra, but also contains the reincarnation chakra of Ashura.

Although the specific operating procedures are unclear.

However, according to the information gathered by Nara Rinka, the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra were basically from the same era.

In this ninja world, where Hashirama Senju has been dead for many years and Madara Uchiha has only recently died.

The next reincarnation of Indra and Asura has not yet been born.

This means that the Ashura chakra contained within Naruto Uzumaki is very likely unique in the ninja world!

Nara Rinka has ample reason to suspect that the Sage of Six Paths, that old geezer, knew about this "prophetic child who crossed over" the moment Naruto Uzumaki traveled through time.

Unfortunately, Nara Rinka couldn't sense any "Asura Chakra" from Naruto Uzumaki.

He also had no way of sensing the existence of the Sage of Six Paths, or the Pure Land...

"So annoying. Monkey-style JPG!"

Nara Rinka took a deep breath, turned away from the sky, and sought help from the Slug Sage beside him.

What he asked the Living Slug Sage was not about the reincarnation of an Asura, nor was it about the life or death of the Sage of Six Paths.

Nara Rinka had no interest in, nor was he willing to, participate in, the household affairs of the Otsutsuki family.

The question he asked the Living Slug Sage was about the special origins of Naruto Uzumaki and the Centipede.

Why did two "otherworldly ninjas" suddenly travel to and descend into the current world?

Aside from his doubts, Nara Rinka also harbored a certain degree of apprehension.

It is known that An Lushan (the centipede) traveled through time several years ago, while Naruto Uzumaki traveled through time to the present.

With these two examples, will there be other ninjas who travel from other timelines in the future?

As a true time traveler, one of Nara Rinka's greatest advantages is his knowledge of the future direction of the world.

If the people who traveled from other worlds were "natives" like Naruto Uzumaki or Centipede, that would be fine.

But what if one day in the future, a ninja suddenly appears who has traveled from the future to the present...?

Nara Rinkaku finds the thought of such a scene incredibly troublesome.

however.

The Living Slug Sage's research into space-time ninjutsu was not profound.

Furthermore.

Among the many space-time ninjutsu that exist in the ninja world, none of them can pull people from other worlds like the Dragon Vein!

The Living Slug Immortal was unable to provide a definitive answer to Nara's questions about the laurel tree.

It merely offered a suggestion.

"If Lord Nara is still in doubt, he can go to Mount Myōboku and ask Gamamaru for help."

"The Living Slug Immortal spoke softly."

"At the very least, Gamamaru possesses the ability of 'prophecy,' and his understanding of space-time ninjutsu is far superior to mine."

Toad pills?

The Great Toad Sage?

Nara Rinka frowned.

To be honest.

He always harbored a certain degree of wariness towards the toads of Mount Myoboku.

They interfere with the future development of the human world (the ninja world) under the guise of "prophecy".

The toads on Mount Myoboku don't look like proper toads at all.

However, what the Living Slug Immortal said makes sense.

Regardless of why the Great Toad Sage gained the ability of "prophecy".

This true toad leader of Mount Myōboku is definitely more skilled in space-time ninjutsu than any other being in the ninja world.

He might not even be as good as the Great Toad Sage as the Sage of Six Paths.

(The prophecy known to the Sage of Six Paths—the blue-eyed boy who summons the nine-headed beast—came from the Great Toad Sage.)

Perhaps the Great Toad Sage really could explain why Naruto and the others were transported here...

"In that case..."

Nara Rinka's brows relaxed.

"Then we'll have to send someone to Mount Myōboku!"

That's right!

Nara Rangsuke has no intention of personally going to Mount Myōboku.

He didn't go to Mount Myōboku when the hermit Fukasaku invited him there.

At this point, it's even less likely that they would make a special trip to Mount Myōboku just because of Naruto.

However, they did not go to Nara to admire the osmanthus blossoms.

It doesn't mean that other people can't go!

Both Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze are summoning contract partners of Mount Myōboku.

In addition, there is their deep relationship with Naruto Uzumaki.

These two are the more suitable people to consult and seek advice from at Mount Myoboku.

Especially Minato Namikaze!

After deciding on a suitable replacement, Nara Rinkazu went directly to find Minato Namikaze.

When he returned, Minato Namikaze was still talking to Naruto Uzumaki—the latter was talking incessantly, while the former listened with great satisfaction.

Naruto! And you said you weren't good at lecturing?!

Nara Rinkazu rather awkwardly inserted himself between Minato Namikaze and his son Naruto Uzumaki.

"Brother Minato, come with me for a moment."

Knowing the gravity of the situation, Minato Namikaze gave his son some instructions and then followed Nara Rinkei to another secluded corner of the puppet manufacturing base.

"Brother Minato, I just went and interrogated Centipede again..."

Nara Rinkazu didn't waste any time and went straight to the point, recounting his discoveries, doubts, and concerns.

Finally, he simply passed the task on to Minato Namikaze.

"The Slug Sage is not good at space-time ninjutsu, but the Great Toad Sage is more skilled in this area. I hope that Brother Minato can go to Mount Myōboku and ask the Great Toad Sage for advice on this matter."

"it is good."

Minato Namikaze did not hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement to Nara Rinkazu's instructions.

He also had some concerns about this issue.

Even if Nara didn't mention it, he had already made plans to go to Mount Myōboku.

Actually.

Minato Namikaze had already made plans to go to Mount Myōboku.

That was before the Third Shinobi World War had ended.

Having witnessed Nara Rangsei's rise to power, Minato Namikaze became increasingly suspicious of the prophesied child's identity.

Jiraiya-sensei said he was the legendary child of prophecy...

However, in Minato Namikaze's eyes, he was no match for Nara Rangsuke in terms of either strength or prestige.

Later, Nara Ranki grew stronger and more powerful, and successfully ran for the Fourth Hokage...

Minato Namikaze became even more suspicious of the true identity of the prophesied child.

The Great Toad Sage said that Jiraiya's disciple would be the prophesied child.

However, there was no special relationship between Nara Rinka and Jiraiya.

Minato Namikaze had long planned to go to Mount Myoboku for advice and guidance.

However, I had been preoccupied with the war.

After finally waiting for the war to end, there was the Five Kage Summit and the election for the fourth generation leader.

Minato Namikaze couldn't find an opportunity, and his plans to visit Mount Myōboku remained only in his mind.

Now they've received the mission order from the Fourth Hokage...

Then we can go to Mount Myoboku openly and legitimately!

"There's one more thing."

Nara Rinka glanced at Naruto Uzumaki not far away and brought up another topic.

"Brother Minato, I just reached an agreement with Queen Sara of Loulan. Konoha will acquire ownership of the Dragon Vein from Loulan in a transaction."

"I plan to seal the dragon vein immediately to avoid any unforeseen complications."

"So...go and say a proper goodbye to your son."

Nara Rinka still doesn't know the reason why Naruto Uzumaki and Centipede traveled from another world.

However, he knew that the reason these two were able to cross over was ultimately because of the dragon vein of Loulan.

Once Nara Rinka seals the dragon vein of Loulan into the mask, Naruto Uzumaki and Hyakuzoku will inevitably be affected.

Also, if I remember correctly, Nara Rangsuke.

In the normal timeline, Minato Namikaze also chose to seal the Loulan Dragon Vein.

The moment the seal was completed, Naruto Uzumaki was sent back to the future by a mysterious force...

Nara Rinkazu anticipates that once he completes the sealing of the Dragon Vein, Naruto Uzumaki will likely return to the future.

However, what he never expected was...

Centipede was publicly executed by the enraged Queen of Loulan.

The dragon vein seal is complete.

But another "time traveler" remained in this world.

(End of this chapter)