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

Chapter 81: Body Pathway Derangement Technique!

'Another A-rank mission from Tsunade!'

'The method I thought of before, guiding others to issue missions to me, is indeed feasible!'

'The key is that this middleman isn't necessarily limited to a ninja faction; it can also be an individual ninja!'

Nara Keisuke's heart was filled with immense delight. Coming back to his senses, he quickly replied to Tsunade, "How can one carry out a mission without being paid?"

Hearing this, Tsunade's mouth subconsciously pouted. What he said was indeed correct. The problem was, she simply didn't have any extra money right now...

"Sister Tsunade, since you're the one issuing the mission, then you should be the one to decide how much the reward should be," Keisuke said very casually, but he didn't forget to add one point. "However, according to ninja rules, I will only pay the reward after the mission is completely finished."

Wait! A glint of inspiration flashed in the golden goose's eyes. This mission is being paid for by Nara, not by her?

"How could I accept? It's clearly me who assigned you the mission, and it's your time and energy that's being taken up..." The golden goose's attitude seemed polite and generous, but in the next second, she showed her true colors. "So, how much can you pay, Nara?"

"That amount can be decided by you, Sister Tsunade," Keisuke replied politely.

Although this mission was issued to him by Tsunade, the actual content required him to follow her and learn taijutsu. To learn combat skills from one of the famous Sannin, especially Princess Tsunade who specialized in taijutsu and medical arts—this was a special treatment that ordinary ninja wouldn't even dare to dream of! If Keisuke were to ask Tsunade to pay him a mission fee, wouldn't that be openly living off her?

Keisuke's teeth weren't the best; he especially liked to live off older sisters. But the key was that his relationship with Tsunade wasn't that close yet! If it were Yakushi Nono'o, Keisuke would have shamelessly offered himself up by now...

"Since it's an A-rank mission," Tsunade said, looking at his expression and cautiously testing the waters, "how about a reward of two hundred thousand ryo?"

Although the golden goose really wanted to use this opportunity to make a big score, considering the true nature of this so-called "A-rank mission," the last little bit of "adult dignity" she had, still persuaded her from quoting a higher price.

Nara Keisuke frowned slightly. This expression made Tsunade's heart skip a beat, and she was about to speak up and lower her bottom line even further. But just then, Keisuke spoke. "Wouldn't two hundred thousand ryo be a little too low?"

Tsunade blinked, holding her breath slightly and letting out a short, questioning nasal sound. "...Hm?"

"The reward amount for an A-rank mission is generally between one hundred and fifty thousand and one million ryo."

Keisuke already felt that he was getting the better end of the deal on this mission; Tsunade was the one purely giving. All he could offer in return now was a little bit of insignificant money. "Sister Tsunade, do you think five hundred thousand ryo is acceptable?"

Most of Keisuke's current assets were invested in the forging of his chakra blade; he couldn't come up with more disposable income at the moment. Five hundred thousand ryo was about the limit of what he could freely command.

"It's a deal!" Tsunade extended her right hand towards him, her index and middle fingers held together. "Starting tomorrow, you will follow me, Nara. When your taijutsu level has gained my approval, the mission can be considered complete!"

"No problem!" Keisuke also extended his right index and middle fingers, hooking them with Tsunade's.

In mid-air, four fingers were linked together, symbolizing both the formation of the "Seal of Reconciliation" and the establishment of a mission relationship.

Having agreed on a time to meet the next day, Tsunade left with a light-hearted spring in her step. Nara Keisuke also began to move in the direction of the Kikyo Orphanage.

'I have to wait until my taijutsu level gains Tsunade's approval before I can complete this A-rank mission... why do I feel like I've been scammed?'

On the way, Keisuke called up his panel and found the A-rank mission [Learning] that he had just acquired. 'I just hope Tsunade won't use her own standards to measure my taijutsu level...'

Putting the [Learning] mission aside for the time being, Keisuke summoned the A-rank [Shinobi Secret Scroll] he had obtained from "defeating" Tsunade. 'An A-rank scroll from Tsunade!' Before opening it, Keisuke thought of Orochimaru's [Longsword of the Sky]. 'Will a senjutsu inheritance from Shikkotsu Forest appear in this scroll?'

[Opening...]

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

[A-rank Technique: Body Pathway Derangement]

[Technique Description: Sever the communication lines between the brain and the body, disrupting the control of the body's nerves.]

[Technique Effect: Convert Yang Release chakra into electrons to generate an electric field. After injecting it into an enemy's body, it disrupts the enemy's nervous system control.]

[Technique Evaluation: Why aren't you pushing? Push! Go, go, go!]

'A-rank Technique: [Body Pathway Derangement]?' Keisuke looked at the technique's content on the panel and quickly scanned its specific effects. 'A super high-level ninjutsu that links Yang Release chakra with the nervous system... this effect!'

'Isn't this the direction Shūsuke is researching? The connection between shadow secret techniques and the nervous system!'

'One is Yang Release, one is Yin Release.'

'With the foundation of the [Super Beast Scroll], modifying [Body Pathway Derangement] might not be that difficult?'

'And if I fuse the effects of this technique and improve the family's basic secret art,'

'Then shouldn't the [Shadow Paralysis Jutsu] evolve into... the Shadow Imitation Technique!?'

Back at the Kikyo Orphanage.

Keisuke learned of Oyakata En's general whereabouts from Yakushi Nono'o. "Keisuke, Oyakata En is currently not in Kikyo Castle. He and his small caravan have gone to the village to sell goods." Nono'o, having found a baby bottle from somewhere, was carefully feeding Chino. "I don't think we should go to the village to confront him publicly. It's best to wait until the next time he comes to Kikyo Castle to talk to him about Chino."

Keisuke nodded, agreeing with Nono'o's plan. A rogue ninja with a Kekkei Genkai ability. This identity alone meant that one had to be sufficiently vigilant when dealing with Oyakata En. What's more, the conflict between Keisuke, Nono'o, and Root had only just subsided; it was not a good time to do anything out of the ordinary.

Keisuke waited patiently for Nono'o to finish feeding Chino and coaxing her to sleep. Only then did he speak, "Sister Nono'o, starting from tomorrow, I have to carry out a mission."

"A mission?" Nono'o's brow furrowed slightly. "Is it related to Lady Tsunade?"

"To be precise, it's a mission assigned by Princess Tsunade. The specific content is to follow her and learn taijutsu."

"Training taijutsu?" Nono'o pushed down her worries and said with a bright smile, "You've been 'conserving energy' at my place for too long, Keisuke. It's about time you got out and moved around."

"Tomorrow's mission is for tomorrow." Several lacquer-black [Shadow Creatures] emerged from Keisuke's feet, flying and circling around him like birds and insects. "Sister Nono'o, tell me the location of the Root base first. I want to dispatch a few [Shadow Creatures] to monitor Shimura Danzō's movements."

"That idea of yours won't work, Keisuke." Nono'o looked at the [Shadow Creatures] by his side and gently shook her head. "The area around the village is covered by a very meticulous sensory barrier set up by the Barrier Team. As far as I know, it can sense the chakra fluctuations of all ninja entering and leaving Konoha. Yin Release chakra creatures like the Shadow Beast Scroll would be detected by the Barrier Team the moment they pass through the barrier."

Keisuke's brow furrowed slightly. The [Shadow Creatures] fell into his shadow and dissolved into nothingness. "But didn't you just mention that Oyakata En is on his way to the village? In that case, wouldn't his ninja identity also be directly exposed?"

"There are three possibilities. First, Oyakata En doesn't know about the existence of the Konoha barrier; second, he knows a way to precisely bypass the sensory barrier," Nono'o said, holding up three fingers and analyzing them one by one. "Finally, and this is the most likely possibility, Oyakata En is using some means to temporarily suppress his chakra fluctuations."

After listening to Nono'o's well-reasoned explanation, Keisuke could only regretfully give up his plan to monitor Danzō. With him and Root being in a "hidden enemy, exposed me" situation, and now without the means to monitor Root's movements, dealing with Danzō would undoubtedly be much more difficult.

"Also, there's one more thing, Keisuke," Nono'o said in a low voice. "Root has special ways of entering and leaving the village, and more than one route. The chances of you successfully monitoring Danzō's precise movements... are really low."

"Alright." Keisuke smacked his lips. "It seems I'll have to find another opportunity... Time for bed, time for bed!"

"Mm..."

After a night passed, Tsunade arrived as promised. Nara Keisuke, who was already prepared, left a large number of [Shadow Clones] and [Shadow Doppelgangers] at the orphanage to maintain his research plan.

"Sister Tsunade, where are we going today?"

"We're not going anywhere," Tsunade replied. "A few days ago, Sunagakure directly dispatched troops to search for their Third Kazekage. According to the intelligence we've gathered, Suna has already crossed the border of the Land of Fire and has begun to clash with our garrison forces. However, it's said that Suna has also clashed with Iwagakure's ninja, and Iwa has also exchanged fire with Kumogakure. Only Kirigakure has yet to make a move... In short, the situation on the front lines is very chaotic. No major frictions, but a pile of minor ones."

"In this situation, the old man—ahem, I mean Lord Hokage, has arranged for me to come to Kikyo Castle to be responsible for the normal operation of Konoha's medical system. Our workplace for the time being will be right here in Kikyo Castle!"

(Author's Notes:)

The [Body Pathway Derangement Technique] is a ninjutsu used by Tsunade against Yakushi Kabuto.

The [Shadow Imitation Technique] is a signature ninjutsu used by Nara Shikamaru in the main story. The older generation of Nara clan ninja use the [Shadow Paralysis Jutsu].

(End of Chapter)

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