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

Chapter 550 The Current Status of the Jinchuriki!

It's almost certain that the person who was spying on Minato Namikaze's family just now was Black Zetsu.

However, he doesn't have any particularly good solutions for this matter at the moment.

The stealth effect of Black Zetsu and White Zetsu's [Mayfly Technique] is too outstanding.

If Kushina Uzumaki hadn't reported it, Nara Ranke wouldn't have even noticed that the other party had infiltrated Konoha territory!

Konoha's sensory barrier is powerful; it can basically sense the chakra of every ninja who enters or leaves the Konoha barrier.

But Black Zetsu and White Zetsu are not "human" at all!

If Konoha's sensory barrier can accurately detect the intrusion of Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, then Nara Rinka has the courage to step down and give way to a more capable person!

Actually, it's not just Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.

In the normal timeline, Obito Uchiha's Kamui was the true enemy of the sensory barrier!

Space-time ninjutsu that allows one to travel between dimensions.

Which sensory ninjutsu can precisely sense its movement trajectory?

But then again.

Nara had a premonition that Black Zetsu would be spying on Konoha Village from the shadows.

The surveillance operation by the other party today was entirely within his expectations.

Who made it possible for the reincarnations of Ashura, Indra, and the hope of synthesizing the Rinnegan... to all be in Konoha?

The so-called Fourth Shinobi World War, on the surface, is a world war launched by various villages in alliance, but who are the enemies?

Obito Uchiha, Kabuto Yakushi, Madara Uchiha...

They're all from Konoha!

Viewing the Fourth Shinobi World War as a civil war within Konoha is not entirely wrong.

As long as Black Zetsu is alive and doesn't give up on his plan to save his mother, the enemy will definitely come to Konoha.

Nara Rinka is quite certain of this.

Knowing something is one thing, but dealing with it is another.

Nara Rinka persuaded Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze to leave, instructing them to keep a close eye on Black Zetsu and White Zetsu's movements and to call for reinforcements immediately if they spotted them.

Then, Nara Rinkazu summoned the Executive Vice Hokage and asked him to go to the Sensory Team and have the members secretly change the entrance and exit of the Sensory Barrier.

Nara Shikaku received the order and planned to leave immediately.

"etc."

Nara Rinka suddenly called out to him and summoned a scroll of documents.

"I will come up with a new sensory barrier ninjutsu later. Brother Shikaku, please explain it to the members of the sensory team in advance."

"Before that, have someone make six specially made iron walls according to this information scroll and erect them in the specified locations in various corners of the village."

The sensory ninjutsu that Nara Rinka mentioned actually originated from the Fire Temple's "Sealing Iron Wall".

The Fire Temple's "Sealed Iron Wall" possesses the characteristics of both "Sealing Techniques" and "Barrier Ninjutsu," creating a massive sensory barrier through special stone statues to prevent external enemies from invading.

Based on previous exchanges between Nara Rangsei and the abbot of the Fire Temple, Chukaku, the two stone statues in front of the Fire Temple gate are actually two special stone statues that can resonate with natural energy.

Konoha won't be able to find this kind of thing anytime soon.

But Nara Rangka now has something better to replace them—

Rainbow Ice Wall!

The rainbow ice wall that Nara Rinkei built in his underground research institute not only has the effect of gathering natural energy, but also has the function of creating a barrier.

This was something he had considered long ago—using a special barrier to protect his personal research institute and, consequently, his personal research.

Unfortunately, whether it's the [Four Black Mist Formation], the [Heavenly Canopy Formation], or even the [Four Red Sun Formation], [Six Red Sun Formation], etc., these barrier-type ninjutsu are all difficult to satisfy Nara Rinka's needs.

It wasn't until later, with the acquisition of the [Sealed Iron Wall] and the Rainbow Ice Wall, that Nara Rinkei was able to develop a special sensory barrier ninjutsu that could rely on natural energy and operate around the clock to protect his personal research institute.

Now, this Black Zetsu thing has happened.

Nara Rinka plans to add an extra sealing barrier to the village.

Regardless of its usefulness or whether it can counter the actions of Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.

At least this is Nara Rangsei's "response" to this incident.

He couldn't possibly do what Kushina Uzumaki said, "Leave everything to Shikaku Nara to handle," could he?

That's actually how it is...

"Yes, I understand."

Nara Shikaku took the scroll and nodded seriously.

What new ninjutsu scroll has the clan leader and Hokage pulled out this time...?

This is nothing to be surprised about.

Nara Shikaku was already used to it.

"Um……"

Nara Rinka hesitated for a moment, then raised another question.

"Are the village's Jinchūriki all doing well now?"

Regardless of Black Zetsu's purpose in spying on Minato Namikaze's family this time.

But two points are always inescapable.

Nine tails!

Asura!

Black Zetsu couldn't have gone to spy on Master Musashi just because he was curious about the yellow flash, could he?

Without knowing whether Black Zetsu's target is Nine-Tails or Ashura.

Nara Rinka could only ask Minato Namikaze's family to take care of their own situation, and then check on the other Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts.

After all, Konoha currently has more than one Jinchūriki!

I won't go into detail about Kushina and Naruto's situation.

Nara Shikaku stroked his goat beard and replied methodically.

"The Cloud Village's B and the Eight-Tails are currently still imprisoned in a secret prison."

"Following the Hokage's advice, the village will sell Killer Bee and the Eight-Tails separately at the same time."

"Although Kumogakure wants to redeem Killer Bee as soon as possible, the Eight-Tails has yet to find a suitable seller."

"Iwagakure and Kirigakure had some initial demand for the purchase, but then they suddenly changed their minds..."

"As for Sunagakure, they have absolutely no money! The Fourth Kazekage is currently 'panning for gold' in the desert to raise funds!"

Nara Rinka remained somewhat silent.

Killer Bee and Eight-Tails will be sold "at the same time" but "separately".

This was originally his plan.

The goal was to weaken Kumogakure.

But now it seems that Killer Bee and the Eight-Tails have become a problem for Konoha...

Think about it too.

Currently, Konoha possesses a total of five tailed beasts: the Nine-Tails, Eight-Tails, Five-Tails, Three-Tails, and Two-Tails.

In addition, Sunagakure possesses the One-Tailed Beast, Iwagakure possesses the Four-Tailed Beast, and Kirigakure possesses the Six-Tailed Beast. (The Seven-Tailed Beast is in the hands of Takigakure.)

These three large villages have a desire for the tailed beasts, but it's not that strong.

Of the five great ninja villages, only Kumogakure does not possess a tailed beast or a Jinchuriki.

From the perspective of "strategic checks and balances," selling Killer Bee and the Eight-Tails back to Kumogakure seems to be the best option.

Nara Rinka rubbed her temples.

"Brother Lu Jiu, what do you think?"

"I think..."

Nara Shikaku glanced at the Hokage's expression.

"The other villages must have already communicated in secret."

"Kumogakure should already know that Sunagakure and several other villages only have one tailed beast, and Iwagakure and the other villages should also know the number of Jinchuriki in other villages."

Nara Shikaku's words implied that the other villages had most likely reached a consensus on the "Eight-Tailed Trade".

of course.

The villages of Sunagakure and others may not know that Kumogakure not only lost the Eight-Tails, but also the Two-Tails.

Perhaps from the perspective of the three villages of Iwa, Suna, and Kirigakure, apart from Konoha, the other villages only have one tailed beast each.

Konoha is the strongest.

This is a consensus in the ninja world.

But in the other villages, each family has one tailed beast...

It's not unacceptable!

As a result, the desire of the three villages of Iwa, Sago, and Kiri to purchase the Tailed Beasts immediately diminished.

Currently, only Kumogakure has the capability and funds to take over the village of the Eight-Tails.

"Let the Third Hokage go to loosen the gates, or sell Killer Bee and the Eight-Tails back to Kumogakure."

Nara Lan Gui said helplessly.

"Remember to ask Kumogakure to add more money!"

There's no need for Konoha to continue imprisoning Killer Bee and the Eight-Tails. They should be sent back to another village as soon as possible!

"Yes."

Nara Shikaku nodded; the Hokage's decision was not beyond his expectations.