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

Chapter 491 Can a Talented Immortal Become an Immortal?

Nara Rinkaku followed behind Master Chukaku, walking all the way to the depths of the Fire Temple.

As he passed by the training grounds of the Fire Temple, he could still hear a familiar and passionate wild roar.

Many years later, the ninja monks of the Fire Temple have not changed their methods of honing their steel fists.

Intense friction between muscles, skin, and sweat...

Nara Rinkasa, keeping his eyes straight ahead, arrived with Master Chukaku in front of a wooden pavilion that resembled a library.

He had some impression of the building.

When Nara Rankei followed the old clan leader to the Fire Temple to retrieve the [Chakra Crystal], it was in this very pavilion.

The atmosphere in the attic was tranquil, with the scent of sandalwood wafting through the air.

Nara Rinkei and Master Chungaku sat on opposite sides of a tea table, with the latter placing a small package on the table.

The package was opened, revealing a letter and a wooden box inside.

The wooden box naturally contained Nara Rinka's "Shadow Flow Blade" kunai.

Master Zhongjue handed over the letter.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter from the Fire Temple, sent by a ninja entrusted by Shikaku. Please take a look."

Brother Lu Jiu also wrote a personal letter?

Nara Rinka took the letter and quickly scanned it.

A few days ago, Nara Shikaku received orders from the Hokage.

Considering the special history of the Fire Temple, and the fact that Nara Rinkei commissioned his family to collect immortal techniques several years ago...

While arranging for the ninja squad to transport kunai, Nara Shikaku also wrote a letter to Master Chukaku of the Fire Temple.

In the letter, Nara Shikaku clearly stated that the Fourth Hokage was about to visit the Fire Temple, and mentioned that the Fourth Hokage's arrival at the Fire Temple might be for the ancient inheritance of the Sage Clan's talents.

Master Zhongjue had foreseen this long ago.

The reason for taking out Nara Shikaku's letter at this moment was simply to exchange information with Nara Rankei.

"I truly trust Brother Lu Jiu to handle things."

Nara Rinka put away the kunai and the letter, and looked calmly at the head priest of the Fire Temple.

"Master Zhongjue, a few years ago, I asked Chief Kano to ask the Fire Temple for some information on immortal techniques."

"This humble monk remembers."

Master Zhongjue nodded slightly and methodically recited the names of the techniques.

"These are [Welcome Thousand Hands Kill], [Vajra Fist], and [Immortal Breathing Technique]."

"In addition, I personally handed Kano a research scroll on natural energy at that time."

Nara Rinkasa remained expressionless, silently awaiting Master Chungaku's next words.

Actually.

Nara Rinkei kept in mind the contents of the several scrolls of immortal magic that his family had obtained from the Fire Temple.

Even back when he first obtained those scrolls of spell formulas, he had some doubts in his mind.

The research scroll on natural energy provided by the Fire Temple needs no further mention.

The contents recorded on that scroll were very simple and basic, and did not involve any major information.

The three techniques are: A-level [Welcoming - Thousand Hands Kill], B-level [Vajra Fist], and C-level [Immortal Breathing Technique].

All three techniques are highly effective, each with its own emphasis or bias.

Among them, the "Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill" has now been integrated into the "Black Warrior" by Nara Rinka, creating the even more powerful "Sage Gundam".

However, at the time, these three ninjutsu techniques were indeed somewhat beyond the norm.

【Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill】, 【Vajra Fist】, and 【Immortal Breathing Technique】 are indeed three immortal arts that manipulate and interfere with natural energy.

However, it lacks the most basic element—the D-level technique [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique].

In other words.

The Temple of Fire granted the Nara clan three sage techniques, but not the means to perceive natural energy.

It's like the Fire Temple sold a peerless weapon without including a user manual.

I remember Nara Lan Gui very clearly.

The old clan chief had specifically reminded him that Master Chung-kaku would very much welcome him to visit the Fire Temple to ask questions.

It seems that Master Chung-kaku at that time was certain that Nara Rin-kaku would encounter difficulties and troubles in his research on the Immortal Scroll.

At that time, Nara Rinka had already been practicing the [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique] for a period of time (AFK), and the process of switching to the [Immortal Clan Breathing Technique] was very smooth. He also did not encounter any problems in the process of studying the [Vajra Fist] and [Welcoming Thousand Hand Kill].

Learning ninjutsu is nothing, why make it so complicated?

Master Chung-kaku was unaware of the Fourth Hokage's inner thoughts.

He didn't have any ulterior motives when he handed over the few magical techniques passed down within the Fire Temple to the Nara clan.

Master Chung-kaku simply wanted to find out if a "talented person from the immortal race" like Jiraiya would emerge from the Nara clan.

For a ninja temple like the Fire Temple, with its long history, mystery, and power.

The "Celestial Talents" who possess the gift of sensing and manipulating natural energy are the true core figures and the foundation upon which the Fire Temple has been passed down.

If a "talented individual" truly emerges from the Nara clan, the already harmonious relationship between the Fire Temple and the Nara clan will become even closer.

As for Master Zhongjue not providing the most basic [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique]...

Back then, it was the Nara clan that took the initiative to ask the Fire Temple for information on Sage Mode!

If you can't even sense the most basic natural energy, what kind of immortal arts are you trying to cultivate?!

Master Zhongjue lowered his head and looked demurely.

Earlier, when he encountered the Fourth Hokage in front of the temple gate, the latter sensed his connection with natural energy, and he also sensed the aura emanating from the former that seemed to be one with the heavens and man.

Master Zhongjue was absolutely certain that the Fourth Hokage of Konoha was a "talented individual of the Sage Clan" who had achieved great success in his cultivation!

The Nara clan must have successfully mastered the sage techniques that the Fire Temple taught them!

Moreover, Master Chung-kaku secretly observed and sensed the exchange and resonance between Nara Rang-kei and natural energy, and determined that the other party's level of cultivation in immortal arts was no less than his own!

He's truly a genius!

He truly deserves to be called the Fourth Hokage of Konoha!

"Lord Hokage."

Master Zhongjue spoke slowly.

"Have you successfully mastered those three immortal techniques?"

"good."

Nara Rinka's eyes narrowed.

A golden thousand-armed statue emerged from the void behind him, its shimmering light spreading throughout the pavilion and illuminating Master Zhongjue's aged face.

Is this... alright?

Master Zhongjue's eye twitched a few times.

He immediately recognized that the Fourth Hokage was using the Fire Temple's secret technique, "Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill"!

It seems.

The Fourth Hokage's Sage Mode level was not "not inferior to his," but "far superior to his"!

At least Master Zhongjue would not be able to use this immortal technique so easily.

The Fourth Hokage was terrifying.

"Lord Hokage."

Master Zhongjue quickly calmed down.

"This [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill] is already the strongest immortal technique passed down in my Fire Temple."

"The Hokage has mastered this Sage Technique so skillfully that even within the Fire Temple, there is no one else who can compare to him."

Master Chukaku originally thought that Nara Rinka came to the Fire Temple to ask him about cultivation issues related to immortal arts.

But now it seems there's nothing wrong with the other party.

Master Zhongjue believed that his skill level was no longer comparable to that of the Fourth Hokage!

Even if the Fourth Hokage really had some problems.

Master Zhongjue himself probably couldn't answer that question.

"Abbot, my visit to the Fire Temple today is not because of the ninjutsu I obtained from your temple before."

Nara Rinka put away the [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill] and said very seriously.

"I've heard that the Fire Temple originated from the Ninja Sect, founded by the Sage of Six Paths?"

"Indeed."

Master Zhongjue nodded and smiled.

"It's not just the Fire Temple; the ninja temples in other countries all originate from the Ninja Sect."

"I wonder how much the abbot knows about the legendary Sage of Six Paths?"

Nara Lan Gui pressed for an answer.

"I remember the Fire Temple mentioned a sentence in the Sage Techniques information they provided before."

"By harnessing natural energy, one can prolong life and ascend to immortality."

Does this mean that the Fire Temple knows how to use natural energy to "become an immortal"?

"Like the 'Sage of Six Paths'—a 'sage'!"

Second update.

The third watch should be around midnight, or a little later.

(End of this chapter)