I just want to be lazy, I was forced to become Hokage

Nara Langui's words.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned when he heard this.

If the person telling history at this time is not Nara Langui;

If the person who revealed this history was not the Immortal Living Dragon.

Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely subconsciously listen to the ancient history of "the sacred tree, the goddess of Uma, and the sages of six paths" as pure myths.

Although ninjas have mastered otherworldly chakra.

But ninjas are, after all, just humans, living humans.

Six Paths Immortal or something...

I have always just lived in myths and legends.

But it just so happened that the one who told this history today was Nara Langui, and the one who revealed this history was the Immortal Living Dragon!

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but not believe this.

As the third Hokage of Konoha, Huang Beidu (crossed out) - the teacher of the three ninjas, Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly has a certain understanding of the three holy places contracted by each of the three ninjas.

Especially Jiraiya and Mount Myoki behind him.

Compared with Ryuji Cave and Shiggong Forest, Miaomu Mountain is obviously much more active. They even left a messenger toad in Konoha Village.

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen also knew very well who was really in charge of the three holy places.

The three legendary immortals!

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know exactly how many years the living sage had lived.

However, Fukasaku Sennin and Shima Sennin of Mt. Myoboku have been practicing for more than 800 years!

How many years had it only taken for Konoha to be established?

All calculations would only take fifty years.

The history of the ninja world that the living sage knows must be much older and more accurate than that of Konoha!

In other words.

The Immortal of Six Paths is not a fictional character in mythology, but a real person who actually existed!

And the sacred tree...

"If this is the case, then we in Konoha must not let this opportunity pass by!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen stroked his beard, a glimmer of light flashed in his old eyes.

"If the dragon veins under Loulan really come from the sacred tree.

"And the sacred tree is related to the Immortal of Six Paths and the even more ancient goddess Mao...

"Then maybe there is really something hidden in the sacred tree...a huge secret!"

What Sarutobi Hiruzen originally wanted to say was "there may be some secret to becoming a god hidden in the sacred tree."

But when the words came to his lips, he reluctantly changed his words.

According to legend, the Sage of Six Paths calmed down the troubled times, founded the Ninja Sect, and shared chakra with the world...

But decades ago.

Konoha's first Hokage, Senju Hashirama-sama, also had the extraordinary achievement of pacifying troubled times and establishing a ninja village.

Not only that.

Senju Hashirama-sama is also recognized as the "God of Ninja".

In Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion, Senju Hashirama-sama's realm may be similar to that of the legendary Sage of Six Paths.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen was once called the "God of Ninja".

But as a Konoha antique who has lived from the Warring States Period to the present.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still very aware of the strength gap between him and the first Hokage.

Even if you don't mention the first Hokage.

The overall strength of Konoha's current fourth-generation Hokage has surpassed that of his third-generation Hokage...

From Sarutobi Hiruzen's point of view.

For ordinary people, whether it is Nara Langui, Senju Hashirama, or the legendary Sage of Six Paths, their strength level is not much different from that of a real "god".

In ancient times, the Immortals of Six Paths were naturally gods.

But now, Senju Hashirama and Nara Langui can barely be called "gods".

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not insist on the statement that "the sacred tree hides the mystery of becoming a god", but changed his rhetoric.

but.

Even if you think in your heart that the Sage of Six Paths and Hashirama Senju are on the same level.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still vaguely felt that the strength of his first generation master was inferior to that of the Sage of Six Paths.

There is also a certain strength gap between the Yondaime and the First Generation.

If the "dragon vein" under Loulan really contains the so-called "energy of the sacred tree".

And Nara Langui really gained this power...

Then maybe, the fourth generation of Konoha can really become the "God of Ninja"!

The power of the Hokage is of great benefit to Konoha.

Of course Sarutobi Hiruzen would not miss this rare opportunity.

"Yes, I also think there are major secrets hidden in the sacred tree."

Nara Langui nodded and said seriously.

"So, I insist on going to Loulan."

Nara Langui is no stranger to existences such as the "Sacred Tree".

Many of the masks he forged are made of materials from [divine tree branches].

But although these [Divine Tree Branches] have a high SSS-level rating, they do not contain any special chakra energy.

At least Nara Langui didn't notice the peculiarities of those [divine tree branches].

The reason why the sacred tree is a sacred tree.

The most critical point is that it absorbs the natural energy of the entire ninja world and converts them into chakra that ordinary creatures can use.

If the dragon vein is really the remnant of the energy of the sacred tree...

Even if Nara Langui doesn't use this energy to become a "Ryujinchuuriki".

The dragon vein itself will also play an important role in the research of Nara Langui.

He really didn't feel at ease letting others go.

"Sidai, your persistence is correct."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, as if he had completely forgotten what he had just said.

“However, the Kingdom of Wind is not the Kingdom of Fire after all.

“And there is indeed a certain risk for Naruto to go out alone.

"I won't list the cases in other villages. Has the fourth generation forgotten the experience of the second generation?"

The second generation Hokage Senju Tobirama was assassinated by the Golden Horn and Silver Horn brothers of Kumogakure Village when he went to Kumogakure Village to negotiate peace and alliance. As a result, he was seriously injured and died.

Not to mention that Uchiha Madara is still active in the darkness of the ninja world...

Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed with Nara's plan to go to Loulan with Gui, but still believed that he could not go alone.

"Sidai, you'd better take a small team to Loulan!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen stroked his goatee and suggested.

"The other choices are up to you, but I believe that Minato must not be missing!"

Nara Langui has mastered the "Flying Thunder God Technique", which Sarutobi Hiruzen knows very well.

But back then, Senju Tobirama also possessed the [Flying Thunder God Technique], but he still died on the battlefield.

If Minato Namikaze is allowed to accompany him.

Konoha's team has two top ninjas who master the "Flying Thunder God Technique".

When the time comes to fight or retreat, it will all be in Konoha's mind.

"Minato Namikaze? That's fine!"

Nara Langui thought for a moment and accepted Sarutobi Hiruzen's suggestion.

The trip to Loulan was not dangerous in his eyes.

But don't be reckless.

Bringing a door-to-door master is also considered as bringing an insurance policy.

"If that's the case, then let's arrange..."

Nara Langui glanced at Nara Shikaku, whose soul was flying in the sky.

"Brother Shikaku!

"Except for Brother Minato and I, the rest of the team members will be left to you to arrange!"

Nara Shikaku sighed in his heart and accepted his fate.

"Yes, Yondaime-sama."

…

Not long after the Fourth Hokage took office, he planned to lead his team out of the village to perform a mission.

This news quickly caused a commotion in Konoha Village.

Strictly speaking.

This is the first time Nara Langui took the initiative to "appear in public" after becoming the fourth generation.

The experienced Nara Shikaku realized this seemingly subtle but actually critical order for team personnel arrangement.

After some tangle, the executive deputy Hokage quickly selected suitable personnel.

The next morning.

Nara Langui summoned his "temporary team" in the Hokage's office.

Just looking at the three familiar faces in front of him, the corners of Nara Langui's mouth twitched slightly.

Namikaze Minato.

Uchiha Shisui.

And the last thing...

Tsunade Hime.

Sensing ninja, attacking ninja, plus a medical ninja.

have to say.

Nara Shikaku's personnel arrangement strictly followed Konoha's team division tradition.

It's just that Nara Langui's mood is quite strange.

‘This three-no, four-person team can push Sunagakure flat, right? I hope those in Sunagakure Village believe that we are just on a mission...'

Nara Langui coughed lightly, and a huge [Shadow Creature] burst out of the shadows beneath him.

"Let's go! Loulan!"