I Just Wanted to Slack Off, But I Was Forced to Become Hokage

Chapter 83: A-Rank Technique: [Monstrous Strength]!

"Research data on the brain's nervous system and chakra pathway system..."

Nara Keisuke looked at the scroll in his hand, his emotions surging. He had almost immediately connected this data with a certain type of technique—spiritual-type genjutsu! Due to the nature of their spiritual secret techniques, the Yamanaka clan's level of research on the human brain was considerably in-depth. After all, many of the Yamanaka clan's ninja made their living by digging for intelligence in the brains of other ninja.

Keisuke wasn't concerned with the Yamanaka clan's way of life. What he cared about was how much this brain research data would help him improve his own [Lacquer Eye] technique! If he continued to enhance the power and effects of the [Lacquer Eye], then one day, would this A-rank technique that he had developed himself truly be able to rival the Uchiha clan's Sharingan?

Keisuke took a deep breath. "Clan Head, I am very satisfied with this apology gift."

"It seems Inojin really did send the right thing, haha." Nara Shikano naturally saw his junior's attitude towards this abstruse research data and chuckled happily. "Keisuke, there is one more thing. Do you still remember the name Oyakata En?"

Oyakata En? Keisuke suppressed the agitation in his heart, his brow furrowing. "The impression is very deep... Clan Head, you probably don't know, but just a few days ago, Oyakata En left his daughter with me."

As one of the people who had identified Oyakata En's true identity back then, Keisuke naturally didn't mind relaying the relevant intelligence to the old clan head. He hadn't forgotten to keep an eye on Oyakata En's movements these past few days. But the latter seemed to have truly made up his mind to get involved in Konoha's real estate market, spending and investing lavishly in the village with a high profile.

Faced with such a major investor—especially in the pre-war period—everyone in Konoha, from top to bottom, was watching his every move. Neither Keisuke nor Yakushi Nono'o could find an opportunity to approach him. Keisuke had been planning to reveal this matter to the old clan head and ask for his advice. However...

"Mm, in fact, I already know about this matter." Nara Shikano rubbed his beard a little sheepishly. "Oyakata En came to see me once before and specifically mentioned this matter."

Keisuke looked at the old clan head with a strange expression. "What on earth does that guy want to do?"

"Ahem, actually, it's a bit embarrassing to say." The old clan head coughed lightly twice. "Keisuke, do you want a daughter?"

That night, at the Kikyo Orphanage.

After listening to Nara Keisuke's words, Yakushi Nono'o wore a dazed expression that said, "I don't really understand, but I am greatly shocked."

"Keisuke, are you saying..." Nono'o's index finger twisted a strand of golden hair, winding it around her fingertip. "Oyakata En considers his own situation too dangerous and doesn't have enough time and energy to take care of Chino, so... he left his daughter in your care?"

Keisuke nodded. "That's about the gist of it."

"But why?" Nono'o sat up straight, tilting her head. "I mean... why you?"

Keisuke reached out and picked up a strand of damp golden hair stuck to Nono'o's fair skin. "According to the Clan Head, the key person who prompted Oyakata En to make this decision was actually you, Sister Nono'o." Keisuke recalled the old clan head's explanation from the daytime, his tone indescribably odd. "Oyakata En said that you would be a good mother..."

Nono'o was both shy and angry. "Keisuke! I'm not joking with you!"

"I know, but that's really Oyakata En's opinion." Keisuke put his arm around her waist, continuously comforting her. "Gentle, reliable, well-mannered, full of maternal love, very patient with children... do I need to relay more praise?"

"No need!" Nono'o grabbed Keisuke's finger and pulled it away. "The key is Chino! Chino is still a child; she can't be without a father—uh."

"Regarding Chino, Oyakata En also gave his answer." Keisuke shifted into a more comfortable position. "He said that if we really can't accept Chino, then he can only take her away himself and then raise her to be a qualified ninja weapon. That 'orphanage' he mentioned to us before was also in service of this plan."

"How could he treat Chino like that!?" Nono'o's brow locked tightly. "He's just like a cruel and heartless beast!"

From Keisuke's description, Nono'o already knew that Oyakata En had once slaughtered the entire Chinoike clan. Although there were significant hidden circumstances and hardships involved, it still didn't change his ruthless image. Faced with such a biological father, Nono'o was already full of doubt about whether to return Chino to him. Now it seemed... it was definitely out of the question! If she were returned to him, and he really raised his daughter in the way he said... wouldn't that be pushing Chino into a fiery pit? This was something Nono'o absolutely could not tolerate.

"So I'm very hesitant too," Keisuke confessed. "Emotionally, we should return Chino to her biological father; but logically, that would be harming her. If Oyakata En really raises Chino in the way he described..."

"Absolutely not!" Nono'o showed a rare, resolute attitude. "I will not easily hand Chino back to him! Even if he wants to take Chino away someday, I will fight for the right to visit her regularly!"

"Sister Nono'o is so cool! In that case, let's discuss how to take care of Chino." Keisuke clapped lightly, making a "clap-clap" sound. "For example... giving her a little brother or sister!"

Completely resolving the issue between Chino and Oyakata En was a load off Nono'o's mind. Keisuke also entered his normal "ninja work life." Aside from the daily need to learn medical ninjutsu and taijutsu from Tsunade, he devoted the vast majority of his [Shadow Doppelgangers]' and [Shadow Clones]' time to his own ability research.

His abilities were now diverse, ranging from his family's [Shadow Secret Techniques] to conventional nature-transformation jutsu, and even obscure sealing jutsu and the [Corpse Demon Kiss]. Combining these with his own combat style, Keisuke specifically broke down various tasks and researched them in order.

The AFK-style cultivation of the [Sage Clan Guidance Technique]...

The upgrading and improvement of the [Lacquer Eye]...

The shape transformation of the [Shadow Rasengan]...

How to use Yin Release chakra to drive [Camouflage Concealment]...

After half a month, the chakra metal blade commissioned from Lady Cat was finally completed and sent back to Konoha. With this special ninja tool, Keisuke's available combat modes and strategies were further enriched.

Time flowed on. The situation on the front lines grew more and more tense. The Third Great Ninja War was in full swing. Countless Konoha ninja were dispatched to the front lines, either to fight Sunagakure, Iwagakure, or Kumogakure, or to engage in a multi-national free-for-all in the Land of Rain. Except for Kirigakure in the Land of Water, which remained isolated and maintained its policy of secrecy, the flames of war could be seen everywhere on the continent.

Against this backdrop, Kikyo Castle completely transformed into Konoha's medical hub, continuously receiving wounded personnel from the front lines while also constantly resupplying them with medical resources.

The seasons changed. The white snow of deep winter melted away under the warm spring sun. The spring of Konoha Year 49 arrived quietly and then imperceptibly departed.

Early summer.

Nara Keisuke arrived at the medical research institute. The spring wind had blown, and the young man's physique had grown like strong wild grass. He was as handsome as a jade tree, standing a full seven chi tall. And the strength hidden within this tall and slender body had also made a leap forward compared to the previous year.

Ninjutsu: A-

Taijutsu: B-

Strength: B

Speed: B

Stamina: B+

Wisdom: A

Keisuke familiarly arrived at an office in the institute and knocked before entering. Tsunade, who had been leaning against the window and gazing at the scenery of Kikyo Castle, turned around, looking at the newcomer with a mixture of gratification and melancholy. "Nara, you're here."

Compared to the previous year, Tsunade's appearance hadn't changed much, except for a new diamond-shaped mark on her forehead. "I happen to have some time right now, so let's go down together."

Keisuke looked at Tsunade and nodded without a word. During wartime, the two of them didn't specifically go to the training grounds in Kikyo Castle, but just found an empty space nearby. Over the past few months, they had sparred countless times and were more than familiar with each other's combat abilities.

After another round of pure taijutsu sparring, a sweat-drenched Tsunade let out a long breath. "Nara, I acknowledge your taijutsu skill level!"

Keisuke's forehead was also beaded with sweat, but hearing her words, a sincere smile appeared on his face.

[A-rank Mission [Learning] has been completed!]

[You have obtained one A-rank [Shinobi Secret Scroll]!]

"Starting tomorrow, I will assign you to a ninja squad," Tsunade said, wiping the crystal-clear sweat from her forehead. "The blood and fire of war is the true standard for testing a ninja's strength."

"The battlefield, huh..." With a thought, Keisuke decided to directly open the A-rank scroll.

[Opening...]

[Contents of this A-rank Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]

[A-rank Technique: Monstrous Strength]

[Technique Description: Ignore the laws of physics! The legendary super strength!]

[Technique Effect: Instantly mobilize one's own chakra, concentrating it in a corresponding limb, thereby obtaining incredibly powerful attack and destructive force.]

[Technique Evaluation: Great strength creates miracles!]

(End of Chapter)

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