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

Chapter 501 A Bountiful Harvest, Returning to Konoha!

[Rank C Spell: Shadow Dance Leaf]

[Rank B Spell: Lotus Flower]

Inside the Fire Temple, Nara Rinka looked at the two spells on the panel and couldn't help but curl his lip.

After sending Might Guy and his son back to the Fire Temple, Nara Ranke returned to the attic and immediately activated the two [Ninja Scrolls] he had obtained from "defeating" Might Guy.

Unsurprisingly, she received two physical skills.

Nara Ranka shook his head and turned off the panel.

He had previously thought that Might Guy, who had opened seven gates, might be able to touch the threshold of Kage level.

In that case, Nara Rinka can continue to trigger Might Guy's A-rank ninja battle missions.

As it turns out, the opponent hasn't even reached the ceiling of Jonin level yet...

"It can only be said that there is a world of difference between physical prodigies."

"Might Guy, having opened the Seventh Gate, unleashed his ultimate move, 'Morning Peacock,' but its actual level was only at the Jonin level."

"Metal Guy, who also opened the Seventh Gate, was able to brutally defeat Kisame Hoshigaki, a humanoid tailed beast, and nearly killed him with a single Daytime Tiger attack..."

The C-rank technique [Shadow Dance Leaf] and the B-rank technique [Front Lotus] can be considered a special "combination technique" that can be used together.

But for Nara Rinkei, this level of physical skill was almost worthless; it could only be used to fill his knowledge base.

This can be considered an "old problem".

As Nara Rinka's strength continues to increase, the value of ordinary [Ninja Scrolls] is also decreasing.

Including the A-grade scroll he obtained by defeating the Crimson Sand Scorpion when he encountered it in Loulan.

The techniques recorded in that scroll weren't exactly "good stuff."

Grade A technique: Mind Control Sand Manipulation.

This is a technique that seals off a person's memories by passing a tiny needle through the memory center of the target's brain.

Perhaps it was because Sasori of the Red Sand had studied human puppets for many years that he was able to create such a special A-rank technique.

To be fair...

The effects of the [Mind Control Sand Technique] are outstanding, especially in espionage activities, where it can produce excellent results.

However, for Nara Rinka, this seemingly amazing "spy ninjutsu" was actually just so-so.

Because Nara Rinka already possessed a much more powerful [Shadow Manipulation Technique].

"Sigh, in the ninja world, Kage-level characters are already quite rare, and Super Kage-level characters are even rarer. Even if you want to see someone with a higher level of strength, it's very difficult."

Nara Rinkei stopped dwelling on this minor issue and focused his energy on the other scroll materials in the Hijikata Repository.

The appearance of Mighty and Mighty Kai was an unexpected event for Nara Rangatsu.

For the time being, Nara Rinkei has no plans to send the father and son on any special missions.

The things Might Day and Might Guy should be focusing on are training their bodies and studying martial arts.

Other matters... are also beyond the capabilities of this green-skinned father and son.

Perhaps in the future, Might Guy can grow into an elite Jonin who can stand on his own.

The nickname "Konoha's Proud Blue Beast" has already confirmed Might Guy's approximate future level (actually, it's an underestimation).

But right now, Might Guy is just a Chunin, and he was promoted to Chunin during the war.

Let him train diligently for a few more years...

For Nara Rangkei, the more important thing at this stage is the collection of numerous documents within the Fire Temple.

The unexpected acquisition of [Sage Mode - Hashirama Senju] filled Nara Rangsuke with ecstasy.

However, this does not mean that the other scrolls of documents collected in the Fire Temple were of no use to Nara Rinka.

Although, according to Master Zhongjue, the Fire Temple no longer possesses complete and specific techniques, it only contains cultivation experience materials from past immortal talents.

However, for Nara Rangsuke, these training materials were equally invaluable.

Shadow Clone Technique!

Without hesitation, Nara Rinkasu used his unique clone technique, and one after another, he rose from the shadows and skillfully rushed towards the ancient books.

Isn't this exactly what Qian is trying to do with [Shadow Clone]?

……

In the following days.

Nara Rinka stayed at the Fire Temple, allowing the Shadow Clones to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the historical records.

Although it possesses a convenient and easy-to-use space-time ninjutsu like [Shadow Blade].

However, Nara Rinka, finding it troublesome, did not return to Konoha during this time, but instead sent a clone back to deliver the message.

Anyway, Konoha has the "Executive Vice Hokage" to handle the daily chores.

Nara Rinka had complete faith in Nara Shikaku's abilities and had no worries whatsoever.

Besides, even if Nara Shikaku is no longer viable, isn't Sarutobi Hiruzen still active in the wild?

The Third Hokage should have the authority to govern and manage the entire village.

Over the course of several days...

Nara Rinkei finally absorbed all the ancient texts and materials about the talents of the immortals and natural energy collected in the Fire Temple into his mind, turning them into his own knowledge base.

At the same time, Nara Rinka also mastered the [Sage Mode: Senju Hashirama].

As for its specific power...

Nara Langui conducted a small test once.

Then he created another forest next to the Temple of Fire.

The enhancement of the [Wood Release] effect by [Sage Mode - Hashirama Senju] is truly amazing.

An ordinary "birth of the tree world" has transformed Nara into a vast forest.

In fact.

If it weren't for the concern about frightening ordinary people in Kyoto...

Nara Rinka wants to test the effects of the "True Thousand Hands" near the Fire Temple!

[Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands - Top Transformation Buddha]!

It's that Wood Release technique that makes pinching the Nine-Tails look like pinching a chick...

In short, it boils down to one word.

powerful!

of course.

Nara Rinka's current chakra reserves are still far less than those of the Great Pillar.

Even if he converted all the chakra in his body into Wood Release, he still couldn't unleash the power of Wood Release comparable to that of a giant pillar.

However, with the blessing of [Sage Mode: Hashirama Senju], Nara Rinkei's current level of [Wood Release] has definitely reached the Super Kage level as rated on the panel!

Apart from [Sage Mode - Hashirama Senju].

During these few days, Nara Rinkachi also learned from Master Chungaku a little trick to manipulate natural energy without chakra.

This is not a pre-defined technique, nor can it be learned or mastered through a control panel.

According to Master Zhongjue's description.

To manipulate external natural energy without containing chakra within the body, one can only rely on another kind of power—spiritual energy!

Nara Rinkazu was not particularly surprised by this.

The Fire Temple's D-rank technique, [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique], uses spiritual energy to perceive external natural energy.

Its upgraded version, the Immortal Breathing Technique, focuses on enhancing the body's energy.

Although chakra is a product created by the fusion of physical energy and spiritual energy.

However, there are still significant differences between chakra, physical energy, and mental energy.

To be honest.

What if Master Zhongjue suddenly came up with a completely new energy system at this moment...

That's what surprised Nara Rinka.

Having transformed the knowledge accumulated over thousands of years within the Fire Temple into his own foundation, and having acquired several new techniques, Nara Lan Gui, having reaped a great harvest, returned to Konoha.

Upon receiving news of the Fourth Hokage's return, the Jonin squad leader, full of complaints, rushed over immediately.

Before Nara Shikaku reported on his work.

Nara Rinka spoke first, interrupting the other party's spellcasting.

"Brother Shikaku, has that genin named Might Guy returned to the village yet?"

Nara Rinka stayed at the Fire Temple for a few more days.

But Might Guy's team had already set off.

Ninjas are known for their exceptionally fast footwork.

Assuming no unexpected problems arise during the journey, Mighty's team should have been back in the village for several days by now.

Nara Shikaku gave the correct answer.

"Alright."

Nara Rinka suddenly said.

"Brother Lu Jiu, find an opportunity to arrange Mighty's promotion."

"A promotion?"

Nara Shikaku was startled. He didn't know Might Guy's true strength, but he knew his clan leader's personality.

If Mighty hadn't truly possessed exceptional abilities, the clan leader probably wouldn't have made that request.

Might Guy is currently only a genin.

Moreover, he's the kind of "lone genin" who doesn't have teammates and usually relies on temporary teams to complete missions.

Nara Shikaku wanted to arrange a promotion for him, which wasn't too troublesome.

"Jonin?"

"No, that's way beyond Matt Day's level."

Nara Lan Gui shook his head.

"Special Jonin, right!"

"Then we need to collect and organize the village's current 'specialized ninjas,' those who have chakra but no ninjutsu talent."

The most famous example of the "specialized ninja" mentioned by Nara Rinkei is Rock Lee.

Might Guy at least knows psychic abilities and can dispel illusions.

But Xiao Li really only knows physical skills.

But who can deny Li's skill level?

Even if Lee is not as good as the other Konoha geniuses, he is still one of the "Twelve Konoha Geniuses".

Nara Shikaku became more and more confused as he listened.

"Lord Fourth Hokage, you mean to..."

"I want to form a special squad, which, if we have enough people, will be a special forces unit."

Nara Lan Gui smiled slightly.

"The Eight Gates Formation Team".

Second update.

The third update will be after midnight.

(End of this chapter)