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

Chapter 587 Ninja Art: The Technique of Turning the Tables!

"Besides us, has Tsunade received any letters from Orochimaru?"

Nara Rinkasa pondered for a moment before asking.

"After all, Orochimaru's invitation list also included her."

"It's not certain yet."

Nara Shikaku shook his head in reply.

"After receiving this message from Orochimaru, the village immediately began to review its contents."

"I haven't had a chance to ask Lady Tsunade about the situation yet."

"Should I send someone to the Thousand Hands' base in the new city?"

After Nara Rinka gave the Wood Release Chakra Creation Method to Tsunade, Tsunade then passed it on to the Senju clan.

After several years of diligent study, the Senju clan has produced many more ninjas who have mastered Wood Release.

These people were basically sent by Nara Rinka to rebuild the abandoned ruins (Konoha New City).

As the saying goes...

The First Hokage used Wood Release to conquer the world, while Yamato used Wood Release to create green spaces.

The ninjas of the Senju clan who learned Wood Release were naturally far inferior to the First Hokage in skill level.

In Nara Rinka's opinion, these Senju ninjas might not even be as skilled as the Yamato.

Despite the fact that Yamato's skill in Wood Release is often criticized, he still manages to achieve great results.

However, in reality, the opponent was indeed one of Konoha's elite Jonin, and had even successfully fused with Hashirama's cells...

but.

For simple tasks like building houses, an ordinary Senju ninja is more than capable of handling them.

Both the Wood Release: Four Pillars Technique and the Wood Release: Linked Pillars Technique are excellent ninjutsu for building houses.

The Thousand Hands Ninja were responsible for a large amount of reconstruction work on the abandoned ruins.

Naturally, a settlement exclusively for the Senju clan was created in the ruins of the empty area.

of course.

The ownership of the empty ruins (Konoha New City) is in the hands of Nara Rinka.

That Senju clan's territory was nominally allocated to the Senju clan, but in reality, it belonged exclusively to Tsunade!

However, the overall construction level of Konoha New City—especially its daily technology level—far surpasses that of Konoha Village.

On ordinary days, Tsunade prefers to stay at the Senju outpost in Konoha New Castle.

Nara Shikaku also knew about this.

"Never mind, if Tsunade comes over later, it means Orochimaru has also contacted her."

Nara Langui refused.

"But if Orochimaru doesn't contact her, I'll go over there myself later."

"Since the other party has taken the initiative to extend an invitation, we should respond politely."

Nara Shikaku nodded.

He got it.

Our Hokage has decided to meet with Orochimaru!

Perhaps, he should bring Tsunade along when he meets Orochimaru!

Nara Shikaku silently mourned for Orochimaru for 0.01 seconds in his heart.

"Then I'll head to Kikyo Castle now."

The Jonin squad leader quite willingly took on a new task.

"Let the residents of Kikyo Castle prepare in advance."

If Nara Rinka and Orochimaru meet outside Kikyo Castle and a battle breaks out.

Therefore, Kikyo Castle, which is the closest to the city, will inevitably be affected by the battle between the two.

Out of caution, Nara Shikaku planned to have the ninjas stationed in Kikyo Castle prepare for defense in advance, and also decided to temporarily relocate some of the ordinary people in Kikyo Castle.

It's best to avoid letting battles between ninjas, especially those at the "Kage" level, affect others as much as possible.

"No need to go to Kikyo Castle."

Nara Rankei shook his head again, rejecting the suggestion from the Executive Vice Hokage.

"Brother Shikaku, when did you start having this illusion that I'm going to meet Orochimaru in the forest outside Kikyo Castle?"

"Um?"

Nara Shikaku stood there, stunned.

"Isn't that right?"

Since Orochimaru had the audacity to extend the invitation.

That means he has the absolute confidence to face Nara Rinka.

At least, Orochimaru believed that he was not afraid of Nara Rinkachi now—or even of Nara Rinkachi and Tsunade working together!

From this perspective, Nara Rinkei's immediate acceptance of Orochimaru's invitation to meet was actually a bit reckless.

But then again.

Orochimaru has the confidence to confront Nara Rinka.

Nara Rinka also possessed the confidence to suppress Orochimaru.

We'll have to meet to see who has the more confidence.

However, judging from the current situation, Orochimaru dared to take the initiative to extend an invitation, and even chose to meet in the forest outside Kikyo Castle, which is very close to Konoha.

From this perspective, Orochimaru's confidence is indeed quite strong.

Of course, the meeting place for both parties could also be changed during the Nara Plover Festival.

However, even in Nara Shikaku, there are few new locations more suitable than "the forest outside Kikyo Castle".

unless.

Orochimaru is willing to show his face in Konoha!

However, that could easily cause serious environmental damage to the entire village...

"I have no intention of following Orochimaru's plan."

Nara Rinka gave a cold laugh.

"I just do whatever he says, which is too passive."

"I'm going to act ahead of schedule and go directly to see Orochimaru!"

This is—Ninja Art: The Technique of Turning the Tables!

"While there is some truth to that."

Nara Shikaku spread his hands, looking helpless.

"However, even if the Fourth Hokage wanted to invite Orochimaru, the village didn't have any information about Orochimaru's location."

"What's the big deal?"

Nara Rinka answered frankly.

"I know where Orochimaru is."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nara Shikaku's lips twitched violently.

Why did the Hokage know this information but never tell the village?

Could it be that they're worried about intelligence leaks? That would make some sense.

Orochimaru still has quite a few fans in the village.

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath and selectively ignored the problem that was giving him a headache.

"...How did the Fourth Hokage find out this information?"

"I've always known."

Nara Ranka shrugged and told him everything.

"Orochimaru is currently in the Land of Rice Fields, where he has established a stronghold."

"Yes, it was established in cooperation with a hermaphrodite."

Orochimaru's whereabouts have indeed always been known to Nara Rinkei.

Because of the previous Battle of Kikyo Castle's Dense Forest.

Nara Rinka not only severed Orochimaru's hands but also burned and destroyed them.

Furthermore, he also left a [Shadow Blade] mark in Orochimaru's scorched hands.

As long as it doesn't come into contact with Six Paths level power, the mark of [Shadow Blade] cannot be erased.

Over the years, Orochimaru has carried his severed hands wherever he goes.

Therefore, Orochimaru's exact location—at least the location of his base—has always been within Nara Rinka's perception.

Over the past few years.

Nara Langui would sometimes get carried away and would even keep a close eye on updates regarding Orochimaru's location.

After all, Orochimaru is an absolute "villain".

He poses a very high potential threat.

It's also inappropriate to completely ignore it.

The reason why Nara Rinka didn't completely eliminate Orochimaru wasn't just because of Tsunade's friendship, but also because this guy was just too difficult to kill.

Even he couldn't guarantee that he could completely eliminate all Orochimarus in one go.

"Cloud-based Orochimaru"—just hearing the name tells you how troublesome this thing is.

Even Orochimaru himself probably doesn't know how many "backup cursed seals" he has made.

Before all the cursed seals are destroyed, Orochimaru is essentially "immortal"!

and.

Keeping Orochimaru around actually makes it easier for Nara to fish in the Osmanthus Garden.

For example, this time.

In Nara, Lan Ke successfully caught a large blackfish.

Black Zetsu!

Second update.

(End of this chapter)