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

Chapter 606 The Six Paths Immortal!

After the relevant affairs of the Land of Fields were dealt with.

Nara Rinka did not return to Konoha with Tsunade.

After leaving Orochimaru's private laboratory.

Nara Rinka rushed to Shikkotsu Forest immediately to meet the Living Slug Sage.

He not only handed over the Amber Bottle that sealed Black Zetsu to the Living Slug Sage (?).

At the same time, he also handed over the sealing scroll of the [Inner Four Symbols Sealing Technique], which was engraved with the Impure Earth Stigmata, to the Living Slug Sage.

Although Nara Rinka personally supervised Orochimaru's use of the Impure World Reincarnation Release.

However, he wasn't so bored as to open the sealed scroll to check on Madara Uchiha's condition.

Even though Madara Uchiha was trapped in the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique, he managed to break free from the control of the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

As long as he doesn't escape the [Inner Four Symbols Sealing Technique], it's fine.

However, if Madara Uchiha had not escaped the Impure World Reincarnation technique, his soul would have ascended directly to heaven.

That would be even better!

of course.

Nara Rinka could bring these two special items back to Konoha for safekeeping.

However, in comparison.

Where in Konoha can you find ninjas as reliable as the sages of the sacred land?

Moreover, the Living Slug Immortal has hundreds or even thousands of clones.

A slug is looking at the Amber Vase and the Sealing Scroll.

This means that the Living Slug Immortal is personally monitoring these two special prisoners.

The Living Slug Immortal is handling matters.

Nara can rest assured.

In his view.

The long-lived Living Slug Sage is in charge of supervising the two special prisoners, Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha.

At least for the rest of my life.

Nara no longer needs to worry about these two schemers!

The ninja world is now devoid of the covert activities of Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha, especially the former's schemes and tricks.

Does Konoha need to worry about any other threats?

Absolutely unnecessary!

Based on the current overall strength of Konoha Village.

Instead of bullying other villages, we will unify the ninja world.

It's all because Nara Rankei is a born lazybones!

The lazy Hokage doesn't dream of ruling the ninja world.

After completely eliminating the threat from his inner circle.

With nothing to worry about, Nara returned to Konoha with the cassia tree in hand.

then.

Nara Rinkei devoted almost all his energy to research on Pure Land Buddhism.

It's not just this [Limbo: Pure Land] which was obtained from an SS-rank ninja scroll.

This includes the [Impure World Reincarnation Technique], [Reaper Death Seal Technique], and [Spirit Transformation Technique] that Nara Ranke previously obtained.

There's also Orochimaru's "Reanimation Jutsu," which he almost perfected with Black Zetsu's advice, and so on.

Nara Rinkei integrated them all into one research project.

Beyond one's own capabilities.

Nara Rinka also dispatched Konoha ninjas to the Land of Demons to gather relevant information.

If he remembers correctly.

The Land of Demons does indeed possess a very special tradition—the priestess.

Besides the priestesses, there are also special characters such as "Yomi" and "Wangliang".

The Land of Demons is not well-known in the ninja world.

Nara Rinka had not paid any attention to this country ruled by shrine maidens before.

But since the scroll of techniques for [Limbo: Pure Land] specifically mentions—

That special space called "Pure Land" is connected to the Ninja World by a point located within the Land of Demons.

Therefore, Nara Rinkachi would naturally need to conduct an on-site investigation into the situation in the Land of Demons.

And the sole objective of this investigation.

It is none other than the "Grandpa Who Sends Off the Hanging Scrolls" who has been lying dormant in the Pure Land for countless years—the Sage of Six Paths!

of course.

Before Nara Ranke's own strength improves to a certain level.

He will not personally go to the Land of Demons.

There are risks associated with encountering immortals; proceed with caution.

Facing a Sage of Six Paths whose strength is unpredictable.

Even the soul of the Sage of Six Paths.

Nara Rinkachi dared not be careless in the slightest.

This is similar to how he was always very cautious about going to Mount Myōboku when his own strength was insufficient.

In Nara Rinka's eyes.

The Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku is an extremely unlikable fellow.

However, in comparison...

In Nara Rinka's eyes, even the Sage of Six Paths was not as good as the Great Toad Sage!

The [Six Paths Sage Art: Self-Karma Binding Technique] left a very deep impression on Nara Rankei.

Moreover, it left a very negative impression!

Therefore, in addition to secretly researching the Pure Land, Nara Rinkei did not give up on improving his own strength.

It is supported by the Shadow Escape technique, which involves five different chakra nature transformations simultaneously.

Nara Rinka's own [Wisdom] and [Ninjutsu] attributes have broken through to SS level.

The improvement of these two attributes also led to an improvement in his overall strength.

That is, SS-rank!

But when facing the Sage of Six Paths.

SS-level strength is still a bit weak.

Nara made up his mind to take on the task.

As long as his overall evaluation does not reach SSS level—that is, level six.

Then he won't go to see the Sage of Six Paths!

Enhance our strength and study the Pure Land.

These two tasks consumed almost all of Nara Rinka's energy.

As for other matters...

Such as the information related to white Zetsu cells and Hashirama cells that were collected and organized from Orochimaru's laboratory.

Nara Rinka originally planned to incorporate them into the "Tailed Beast Peace Project - White Deer Sage Arc".

It can be done in the Pure Land and before the Six Paths Immortals.

The "Tailed Beast Peace Plan" was forcibly postponed by Nara Rangsuke.

In any case, the Jinchuriki in Konoha Village all need enough time to spend with the Tailed Beasts.

As for King Mu...

The great white deer has always been in Nara Forest.

Nara Langui is not afraid that it will run away.

Time keeps passing.

The Fourth Hokage's activities were lost, as were Black Zetsu and Madara's schemes.

The ninja world is still the same ninja world, and everything is operating naturally.

The day after Tsunade returned to the village.

Orochimaru secretly returned to Konoha and met with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Jiraiya, who had been wandering far from home, received a prior notice from Tsunade and rushed back to Konoha.

The Third Hokage was reunited with his three disciples.

What they discussed remains unknown to outsiders.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's indecisiveness was well-known among the Konoha leadership.

After returning to the village, Orochimaru was not ordered to be executed by the Third Hokage.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not let this disciple off easily.

Because they used fellow villagers to conduct human experiments.

Orochimaru, upon returning to the village, happily acquired a luxurious suite in Konoha Prison.

In addition to imprisonment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also prepared many "surprises" for Orochimaru.

Roughly speaking...

Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to use these "surprises" to reverse Orochimaru's increasingly twisted and cruel personality once again.

According to rumors circulating in Konoha.

A few months later, at a gathering of the three legendary Sannin, Orochimaru loudly complained to Jiraiya—

"If I am guilty, let the Fourth Hokage kill me, instead of having that old man Sarutobi spend day and night teaching me what the Will of Fire is!"

Winter of Konoha 54 arrived quietly.

Heavy snow covered the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

The Hokage's office.

Holding the invitation from the Hyuga clan in his hand, Nara Rinka gazed intently at the guest in the office.

"Naruto, could you repeat what you just said?"

"Oh……"

Naruto scratched his head, recalling the dream he had last night.

"Well, there's an old man who asked me to pass on a message to you."

He said—the Fourth Hokage of Konoha…

Naruto Uzumaki hadn't finished speaking.

A special and powerful chakra suddenly appeared in his body.

Nara Rinka narrowed her eyes, instinctively becoming more alert.

An aged voice came from Naruto Uzumaki's mouth.

"I am the one who establishes peace and order, and my name is Hagoromo."

(End of this chapter)