As Teuchi's mouth twitched more severely, Choji Akimichi finally put down his ramen bowl and let out a long, satisfied burp.
Each returning home, each finding their mother.
They agreed to begin their mission in three days.
With his hands behind his head, Shikaku Nara bid farewell to Inoichi Yamanaka and Choza Akimichi at the crossroads and returned home.
By now, it was dark, and the lights were on in every household.
He took off his shoes and entered his home; his father was still busy and hadn't returned, while his mother was cooking in the kitchen.
Muttering a few words, Shikaku unusually walked into the kitchen and picked up a carrot to peel.
No one knows a child better than their mother.
Seeing Shikaku looking sullen, his mother put down the kitchen knife and glanced at him with concern.
"Shikaku, what's wrong? Didn't your father arrange a teacher for you?"
"He did." Shikaku muttered, then looked up, frowning slightly.
"Mom, I feel a bit strange. Teuchi, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen, used to be Rinjin... the teacher's disciple; logically, he should have passed the Chunin exam and become a Chunin of Konoha, right? Why is he running a ramen shop instead?
Also, when he heard that Choza, Inoichi, and I were going on a mission, he laughed so... gleefully!
I don't know why, but I feel like something I don't want to encounter is about to happen!"
Seeing her son's furrowed brow, Shikaku's mother smiled stiffly, reached out to rub his head gently, and said warmly:
"When your father comes back, I'll ask him for you and see how he chose the teacher."
Upon hearing this, Shikaku nodded anxiously.
After more than half an hour, Shikaku Nara returned home wearing his Jonin vest.
By now, dinner was already laid out in the dining room.
The three of them sat at a low, traditional-style table and began eating.
As they ate, Shikaku's mother suddenly spoke up.
"Honey, is the teacher you found for Shikaku reliable?"
Upon hearing this, Shikaku Nara didn't speak, glanced at Shikaku across the table, and casually said:
"Did Rinjin come?"
"He did." Shikaku nodded.
Hearing this, Shikaku Nara's expression didn't change, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
His old face still held some sway!
Like thousands of other parents, the heavy responsibilities of the Nara family weighed on Shikaku Nara's shoulders, and he knew the responsibilities his son would face in the future.
He's not stupid; no, he should say he's very smart;
But he hopes his son will be even smarter, to better shoulder the family's burdens.
And Rinjin is the one who excels in understanding human nature, even more than him.
As a high-ranking official, as an advisor to the Hokage, while advising the Hokage, he must also be versatile, avoid making enemies, and make friends.
This not only requires strategy but also wisdom in dealing with people.
After pondering for a moment, Shikaku Nara looked up, his gaze sweeping over his worried son and somewhat displeased wife, and slowly put down his chopsticks, speaking in a deep voice.
"Rinjin, Jonin;
Danger Level: S;
Strength Assessment: Slightly surpasses Kage-level;
Strategy Level: SS;
Suggested Handling: As long as he doesn't defect from the village, let him roam free, do whatever he wants."
After finishing, Shikaku Nara looked at his son's widening pupils and spoke softly:
"Shikaku, you should know the weight of the words 'as long as he doesn't defect from the village, do whatever he wants.'
But Dad has a few more people's information to tell you, and I hope you keep everything you hear tightly in your heart.
You are a member of the Nara family; you understand how important intelligence is."
Following this, Shikaku Nara rarely cast a strict glance at his wife and spoke:
"Teuchi, Chunin, proficient in Taijutsu, Eight Gates, suspected to have mastered the Hidden Cloud Village secret technique Heavenly Transport Technique;
Strength Assessment: Jonin;
Reliability: Very loyal;
Not recommended for forced requisition, but can be fully utilized when the village faces a crisis.
Fugaku Uchiha, Jonin, proficient in Fire Release Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, higher-level Sharingan, suspected to have mastered the Hidden Cloud Village secret technique Heavenly Transport Technique;
Strength Assessment: Jonin+
Reliability: Very loyal;
Extremely awkward personality, not recommended for the Konoha Guard Department, as it may intensify internal conflicts within the Uchiha clan;
Due to personality reasons, not recommended for the Anbu.
Handling: Send him as far away as possible.
Rinjin, Rinjin's younger sister, proficient in Taijutsu;
Strength Assessment: Jonin+
Reliability: Average
Outwardly carefree, inherently cunning, extremely hostile towards people with 'small,' 'wild,' and 'pig' in their names;
Due to Rinjin's influence, it's recommended to let her roam free."
After saying all this in one breath, Shikaku Nara picked up the water cup beside him and took a sip.
This report sounded a bit funny, but Shikaku Nara couldn't laugh at all.
From these suggested handling methods, it was clear how indulgent Konoha's high officials were towards Rinjin, this somewhat whimsical guy.
It's not that they don't want to control this power, but they can't grasp it.
Of course, part of the reason is Rinjin's lack of involvement in power struggles.
Looking at his silly son, Shikaku Nara put down the teacup, his voice carrying a hint of concern.
"Becoming Rinjin's student, even if you learn nothing, as long as you don't get caught up in the center of power, this deterrent force will be enough to keep you safe and sound.
That's why I swallowed my pride and sent you three out.
The weight of that guy in the minds of the high officials is beyond your imagination!
You could say his strength is actually the least valuable part of him because the village doesn't expect him to act.
Just from the fact that the village doesn't call him back to be a Jonin teacher at the ninja academy every year, you can see this."
As he spoke, Shikaku Nara sighed.
To be honest, he was actually misleading Shikaku with his words.
Because his true thought was that Rinjin could really push these three kids, whether for one year or three years, he could grit his teeth and accept it.
As long as these three kids can take on the responsibilities of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio families, a bit of hardship is nothing.
However, as an old hand, to maintain the fragile father-son relationship, Shikaku Nara chose to mislead a bit.
Thanks to the Nara family's naturally exceptional memory, Shikaku Nara remembered everything his father said completely.
And because of this, he was utterly shocked.
He never expected there to be such an unremarkable figure in the village, wielding such terrifying influence.
Not only is he unrestrained, going wherever he pleases, but even his students have a certain degree of freedom.
Unimaginable!
Simply unimaginable!
What he didn't know was that Rinjin achieved this through repeated planning, by continuously adjusting his relationship with the village successfully.
Although not above Konoha Village, no one dared to provoke him, which was still achieved.
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