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

Chapter 56 Master Men, all encounters in this world are reunions after a long separation!

Inside the Deer Cry Pavilion.

Nara Rinkazu hunched over his desk, his mind racing as he considered strategies for tomorrow's battle against Minato Namikaze.

Although from the very beginning when he planned to challenge Minato Namikaze, he thought, "If I can get the minimum reward, I'll consider it a success."

But there's a saying that goes, "Someone will always win, why not me?"

But no matter how much he thought about it, Nara Rinkazu still couldn't figure out how to defeat Namikaze Minato, even though he thought he had a clear understanding of the latter's abilities.

There are indeed some monsters in the ninja world that defy common sense.

Even if they knew his abilities, they would still feel helpless against him.

For example, Kakuzu, the S-rank rogue ninja we dealt with before.

As a well-rounded warrior with almost no weaknesses, Kakuzu is extremely difficult to deal with even if his information is leaked.

Nara Rinkazu was able to destroy both of Kakuzu's hearts because Kakuzu was not good at perception and could not see through the transparency effect of the [Camouflage Concealment]. This was achieved through the combination of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's frontal restraint and covert ambush.

However, Kakuzu and Minato Namikaze are completely different types of ninjas.

If we say that all angles are "small hexagonal warriors".

So Minato Namikaze is the "Compass Warrior"!

This doesn't mean that Minato Namikaze's other abilities are weak.

Rather, it means that his "speed" is about to break through the ceiling of ordinary people!

Below the Six Paths level, the Flying Thunder God Technique, which is instantaneous and requires no hand seals, can be considered "pseudo-invincible."

Nara Rinka does have a way to deal with the "Flying Thunder God Technique".

Unfortunately, he didn't know how to use any of those methods...

Through his battle with Uchiha Shisui, Nara Rinkei roughly understood his own strength level—a regular Jonin who leans towards secret techniques.

If one displays all of their abilities, their strength level can be raised to another level.

But that's just how it is.

Having mastered almost all of the Nara clan's Shadow Techniques, Nara Rinkei was very clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the Shadow Techniques.

To be fair...

The Shadow Technique is not a powerful ninjutsu at all.

Even though it has a near-decisive combat effect, once you capture the enemy, victory is almost guaranteed.

However, to achieve this effect, you must first make contact with the opponent's shadow.

However, ninjas' movement and reaction speeds far exceed those of ordinary people.

For ninjas, dodging ninjutsu attacks is just a daily routine.

Even elite Jonin of the Nara clan often find themselves in the awkward situation where their Shadow Techniques can't keep up with the enemy's movements.

This is why the Nara clan formed an alliance with the Akimichi and Yamanaka clans as early as the Warring States period.

Each of these three secret arts families possesses its own unique techniques, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Only through cooperation can the advantages of family-inherited secret techniques be maximized while their disadvantages are concealed.

Even so, the "Ino-Shika-Cho" team still has a weakness that isn't exactly a flaw: the Akimichi clan, who are always the main attackers, are indeed not strong enough in terms of raw power...

Well, we've gotten a bit off-topic.

Closer to home.

When facing slow-moving or careless enemies, Nara Rinka often gains the upper hand and captures them in one fell swoop by combining combat strategies and shadow techniques.

But dealing with Minato Namikaze...

Nara Rinka was not optimistic about the effectiveness of his own [Shadow Technique].

Moreover, through the previous conversation, Minato Namikaze clearly has a considerable understanding of the Nara clan's shadow techniques!

This further increases the difficulty of using the [Shadow Technique] against enemies.

"When challenging Minato Namikaze, I couldn't use those non-family secret techniques. All I could rely on were the Shadow Technique and some regular ninjutsu."

Nara Rinka gently summoned the panel, scanning his own [Spell Abilities], intending to find an opportunity for victory.

"The conventional [Shadow Technique] is almost impossible to use in a challenge, because a shadow's movement speed simply cannot keep up with the opponent."

"But to win the challenge, I must make my shadow catch up with Minato Namikaze."

After browsing around Nara Ranka, he finally focused his attention on a B-rank technique.

[Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet]

This is the fastest attack technique Nara Rinka currently possesses, known as the "Shadow Secret Technique".

Although its origins lie in the Blood Piercing Bullet of the Blood Pond Clan and the Rasengan in its partially completed state.

However, after developing the [Lacquer Eye] technique, it's not so hard to accept that Nara Rinka would release such a B-rank ninjutsu.

"But relying solely on the [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet] isn't enough to guarantee success."

"Ideally, the powerful control of the [Shadow Technique] should be integrated into the [Shadow Piercing Bullet]..."

This kind of operation is not difficult for Nara Rinka.

But in order to save time, he still secretly created a series of shadow clones to work together.

As night falls.

With the assistance of numerous shadow clones, Nara Rinkei finally developed a new B-rank ninjutsu.

[Rank B Spell: Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet]

[Spell Effect: Self-developed spell, advanced shadow magic]

[Technique Effect: Infuses one's own Yin Release chakra into the shadow, and materializes the shadow into a condensed and sturdy high-speed spinning projectile with an initial velocity exceeding the speed of sound.]

After striking the enemy's shadow, the Yin Release chakra contained within the [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet] will instantly erupt, temporarily restricting the opponent's mobility.

[Spell Evaluation: My lord, times have changed!]

"Shadow Binding Technique: Incredibly fast attack speed and capable of long-range shooting!"

Nara Rinka put away his many clones, left Rokumeikan, and went home to rest.

Hopefully, it will perform as intended in tomorrow's battle...

Silent all night.

……

The next morning.

Nara Rinka was awakened precisely by his personal biological clock.

The first thing he did upon regaining consciousness was to check the panel, hoping to find the information he was looking for.

as predicted……

[If you remain completely still for one full day, aside from meeting your basic physiological needs... your [Speed] attribute will be enhanced!]

[Speed ​​+24]

Speed: E-→D-

In addition, there is another piece of news about the [Strength] attribute being upgraded to D level.

"It turns out that you really have to 'remain completely still' to increase your [Speed] attribute."

Looking at the information on the panel, Nara Rinka's expression was very complicated.

"To increase [precision], you need to eat dry rice;"

"To increase [intensity], energy conservation is necessary;"

"Growth [speed] requires lying flat."

"As expected, 'Lazy Ninjas Go to Heaven'!"

"The best place for a lazy person is actually a hibernation pod filled with nutrient solution, right?"

once Upon a time.

Nara Rinka thought his cheat system was a pure and clean "mission guarantee system".

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a "forced laziness system"...

"Well, the increase in the [Speed] attribute does slightly improve the chances of winning today's battle."

Nara Lan Gui closed the control panel, washed up, and ate.

"It's just trying to be lazy, right? It's not unacceptable."

After breakfast, Nara Ranka hurriedly left Kikyo Castle and headed to Konoha.

The location for Minato Namikaze's challenge was not on the outskirts of Kikyo Castle, but at Konoha's training ground.

Upon arriving in the village, Nara Rinka first went to Mandian Hall to purchase some ninja tools for combat preparation, and then went to the Third Training Ground.

It was five minutes to ten o'clock in the morning.

Nara Rinka sat silently on the ground of the third training field, constantly adjusting his breathing.

Just then, a flash of yellow light streaked across the sky.

Minato Namikaze appeared before him.

Unlike before, today Minato Namikaze has shed his Jonin-specific green vest and is only wearing a dark blue tracksuit.

"I'm sorry, Nara-kun."

Minato Namikaze also noticed Nara Rin's presence immediately. He looked slightly surprised and quickly nodded in apology.

"I'm late."

I thought the Nara clan ninjas would be at least half an hour late...

I didn't expect this child to arrive so early, and it looks like they've been waiting for quite some time...

The Nara clan has truly produced an unusually diligent ninja...

Nara Rinka was unaware of Little Sun's inner thoughts.

"No need to apologize, Jonin Namikaze."

Nara Rinkazu stood up from the ground and looked calmly at Namikaze Minato.

"There are still a few minutes left before the agreed time. I've arrived too early."

"You shouldn't mind that I did some combat preparations in the third training area beforehand, right?"

Battle...preparations?

Minato Namikaze twitched the corner of his mouth, a bead of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

He seemed to have underestimated how seriously the child took today's challenge...

"It's okay."

Minato Namikaze took a kunai from his ninja tool bag and held it in his hand.

"Now that we're all here, let's get right to the sparring."

"Using this kunai as a signal, the battle will officially begin when it falls to the ground. Shall we?"

"no problem."

Nara Rinka took a deep breath, mentally preparing for battle.

Let's begin!

The two stood facing each other, each casting a "Seal of Opposition".

Minato Namikaze gently tossed the black kunai in his hand, sending it flying into the air.

The iron kunai flipped several times in mid-air before slowly falling and piercing straight into the ground.

And at the very moment the kunai touched the ground.

Whoosh!

Minato Namikaze's figure vanished from his spot in an instant, his movement speed completely obscured.

Nara Rinka's pupils contracted slightly; his nostrils detected an unfamiliar presence approaching before his eyes, and it was right behind him.

"Battle begins."

Minato Namikaze's voice came from behind him, along with the cold smell of iron weapons.

"However, it's over now, Nara-kun."

"Yeah?"

Nara Rinka's voice sounded unhurried, and the shadows he had laid out beforehand spread out like a circular net at his feet.

"I don't think so."

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Sorry, I'm really late this time.

(End of this chapter)