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

Chapter 121 A New Family S-Rank Mission!

"Nara, do you know what you're saying?"

Tsunade's pupils contracted slightly, and her tone became much harsher.

"You are questioning the Legendary Sannin and the highest commander of the Iwagakure front as a Konoha ninja!"

"First of all, the Sannin are not someone I can look down on or be inviolable."

Nara Rinkazu's nonchalant question completely silenced Tsunade's dissatisfaction.

"Secondly, this is indeed the reality, isn't it?"

If the true situation in the frontline wounded soldiers' camp is not as Nara Rankei reported, then he can be accused of slandering his superiors and disrupting morale during wartime.

But that's just the reality, isn't it?

Even though Tsunade was in charge of things from the rear, she could still sense something was amiss from Nara Ranka's reports.

So how could Orochimaru, who personally went to the front lines of the battlefield, possibly ignore what was happening right under his nose?

That leaves only two possibilities.

First, Orochimaru did discover the unusual situation in the front-line wounded soldiers' camp, but for some reason, he did not publicize it to the outside world;

Secondly, Orochimaru had already informed the village about the situation of the wounded soldiers' camp, but Nara Rinkei, due to his position, had not been able to access the relevant intelligence information.

But the latter guess simply doesn't make sense!

Places that Nara Rinka cannot reach.

Does that mean Tsunade can't access it either?

She didn't become the head of the medical department for nothing!

"call!"

Tsunade closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"Regarding this matter, I will first seek information from the heavily injured ninjas who returned from the battlefield in Iwagakure."

"If this matter is truly related to Orochimaru, I will... I will..."

Tsunade's tone was very strained.

In the end, no clear explanation was given.

The current situation of Konoha's external wars is not optimistic.

Even if Orochimaru really did do something underhanded on the front lines.

Tsunade couldn't do anything about it for the time being.

There isn't a single top-tier ninja in Konoha right now who can replace Orochimaru and hold down the fort at Iwagakure!

Tsunade only hoped that Orochimaru hadn't participated in any truly forbidden experiments.

Otherwise...

She genuinely didn't know how to handle the situation.

"I see."

Nara Rinka spoke up at this moment.

"If Orochimaru really has any problems, I will confront him in your name."

Nara Rinkei relayed the situation of the wounded soldiers' camp on the Iwagakure front to Tsunade, not for any other purpose.

However, he noticed the anomaly first and could not completely ignore it.

Let's just use it as a simple counterattack against Orochimaru's previous tattling.

Nara Rinka's target was still Orochimaru.

As for whether Orochimaru was involved in the strange situation at the front-line wounded soldiers' camp...

The location of Nara Langui cannot be confirmed.

However, one thing he was certain of was that Orochimaru had definitely begun conducting human experiments!

From the former Ibri clan.

Then came the Iwagakure Explosion Squad, and that Explosion Release ninja.

Nara Rinkazuki can be certain that Orochimaru is also plotting against those rare and precious bloodline limits in the ninja world.

However, the reason that prompted Orochimaru to conduct research on bloodline limits...

It's not clear yet about Nara Langui.

Considering that we will need to "demand" research data on the bloodline limit of Explosion Release from Orochimaru in the future.

Nara Lan Gui decided to ask Tsunade for a suitable name for his actions.

Solving problems for your boss and seeking benefits for yourself—isn't that perfectly normal practice?

"Nara, you?"

Upon hearing Nara Rinka take the initiative to speak, Tsunade put aside her complicated thoughts and deliberately used a joking tone to ease the atmosphere.

"If there really isn't any other way, then please go and teach Orochimaru a lesson for me!"

The situation in the wounded soldiers' camp in the Iwagakure War Zone is far too serious.

Tsunade did not linger at the drug research institute, but went directly to the hospital in Kikyo Castle, intending to gather firsthand information from the severely injured ninjas.

Nara Rinka also left the drug research institute.

According to the established plan.

They went to meet the old clan chief.

"Lan Gui, it's been a while!"

Nara Kano, who was playing shogi against himself, saw his family junior arrive, eliminated one of his clones, and waved to the latter.

"Want to play a round...?"

"No need, clan chief, I have no talent for shogi."

Nara Rinka glanced at the chessboard.

The old clan chief, who enjoys life to himself, also knows how to appreciate the finer things in life.

"All right……"

The old clan chief sighed with some regret.

"You've come today because of that female ninja from Sunagakure?"

"Uh, it's not because of Yekura."

Nara Ranke shook his head, took out three scrolls from his ninja tool bag, and laid them out in a row on the chessboard.

Upon seeing this familiar scene, Nara Kano's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

"Chieftain, you should be aware of my father's research plans, right?"

"You mean Shusuke's research on 'the combination of shadow magic and the nervous system'?"

Nara Kano stroked his beard and instantly recalled the corresponding event.

"Of course, the elders in the clan are basically aware of Zhou Zhu's research plan and have been waiting for him to produce results."

"However, we also know the limitations of our own secret techniques. Combining Yin Escape with the human nervous system is simply too difficult—"

"Huh? Wait! Lan Gui, you suddenly brought up this plan, does it mean...?"

"Due to some special circumstances, I took over this research plan from my father."

Nara Rinka points to the three ninjutsu scrolls on the chessboard.

"This is the result of my research."

"……Ouch!"

Nara Kano unconsciously increased the force with which he stroked his beard, accidentally tearing off a few strands and letting out a cry of pain.

Ignoring the pain in his chin, the old patriarch stared wide-eyed at the three scrolls.

"These three scrolls, are they all ninjutsu techniques you developed?"

"To be precise, it is a complete set of ninjutsu."

Nara Rinka explained.

"There is a complete upgrade path from low level to high level."

Previously, there was only one ninjutsu...

Now they can actually give three ninjutsu at once...

Having a super genius in your family is both a blessing and a curse.

Nara Kano rubbed his chin and sighed inwardly.

"I'm just a retired old man, why should I always have to shoulder responsibilities that are beyond my years?"

Despite a sigh in his heart, Nara Kano obediently stood up and waved to the younger members of his family.

"Lan Gui, I know you wouldn't lie about something like this."

Nara Kano is getting ready.

"Come, let me see the effects of these three new ninjutsu you've researched."

Nara Rinka nodded slightly, and the [Lacquer Eye] technique was immediately activated. A shadow shot out from under him like a whip, instantly closing in on the old clan leader's shadow.

"This is the first ninjutsu, a C-rank technique called [Shadow Imitation Technique]."

Nara Kano was listening to the other person's story when he suddenly saw the other person spread out their hands, and he involuntarily spread out his hands as well.

"what?"

The old patriarch blinked, instantly recognizing the effect of the [Shadow Imitation Technique].

"To make the enemy act in the same way as oneself?"

"It also has the control effect of the [Shadow Binding Technique]."

Nara Rinka explained, then lowered his arms.

The old patriarch had assumed that he would continue to act in unison with the other party.

But Nara Rinka merely moved his fingers slightly in the air, and his body moved in place like a puppet.

"This is the second ninjutsu, an A-rank technique called [Shadow Manipulation Technique]."

Nara Rinka explained.

"In terms of specific usage effects, it is somewhat similar to the puppet army of Sunagakure."

"They control the puppets' movements through chakra threads, but I can control other people's physical movements through the shadow threads of the Shadow Manipulation Technique, without having to do anything myself."

"However, this technique requires a high degree of precision in chakra control."

But its effect is already incredibly powerful!

"The first [Shadow Imitation Technique] is Rank C, the second [Shadow Manipulation Technique] is Rank A..."

Nara Kano, looking surprised, asked.

"So the third ninjutsu... could it be an S-rank ultimate technique?"

"No, the third ninjutsu is actually B-rank."

Nara Rinka released the Shadow Manipulation Technique, quickly walked to the old clan leader's side, and merged into the latter's shadow like flowing water.

As the shadow shifted, the old patriarch's body moved accordingly.

"This is a B-rank technique called [Shadow Manipulation Technique]."

Nara Rinka emerged from the shadows and stood beside the old clan chief.

"A B-rank secret technique developed based on the [Shadow Imitation Technique] and the [Shadow Manipulation Technique], it allows one to hide in the shadow of another person and then control their physical actions."

[Rank B Technique: Shadow Manipulation]

[Spell Description: Transform the body into a thin sheet of paper, attach to a shadow, and manipulate the opponent]

[Spell Effect: The caster infuses chakra into their own shadow, making their body very thin and merging it with the opponent's shadow;]

By overlapping shadows, Yin Release chakra is connected and channeled into the target creature's nervous system, allowing the target creature's every move to perfectly align with the user's own.

[Skill Evaluation: I remain still, the enemy remains still!]

C-rank technique: Shadow Imitation.

B-rank technique: [Shadow Manipulation Technique]

Rank A Technique: Shadow Manipulation.

These three techniques are the research results of Nara Rinka!

Of course, besides that, there is another A-rank technique, [Shadow Confusion Technique]...

However, considering the significant overlap between the [Shadow Chaos Technique] and [Chaos Rush], and that [Chaos Rush] is Tsunade's personal secret technique, Nara Rinkei did not bring it out together.

But even so.

The achievement system includes the skills 【Shadow Imitation】, 【Shadow Manipulation】, and 【Shadow Body Manipulation】.

It has already given Nara Kano an incredibly big surprise!

Despite the existence of masterpieces like "Lacquer Eyes" and "Shadow Beast Forgery" preceding it.

The techniques of Shadow Imitation, Shadow Manipulation, and Shadow Body Manipulation inevitably seem somewhat "low-level".

However, in proportion to the immense power of [Lacquer Eyes] and [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting], their learning difficulty is extremely high!

Today it is today.

In the entire Nara clan, only Nara Kano and his son Nara Shikaku have truly mastered the secret technique of [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting].

Even the two generations of clan leaders hadn't had time to fully master the [Lacquer Eyes].

As for the other Nara clan ninjas, they are still in the process of learning the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting].

Ultimately...

The difficulty of learning A-rank and B-rank ninjutsu is really high.

But the Shadow Imitation Technique is different.

This is a C-level difficulty secret technique!

Even the [Hirakage Manipulation Technique] is merely a combination of the [Shadow Imitation Technique] and the [Hirakage Technique], both of which are C-rank ninjutsu.

The learning difficulty is not high.

At the very least, they should be able to be promoted to the entire tribe as soon as possible in order to increase the strength of the tribe!

Nara Kano's gaze fell on the last A-rank technique, [Shadow Manipulation Technique]. He loved this ninjutsu that allowed him to manipulate people like puppets with just a flick of his finger.

pity……

A-rank ninjutsu is really difficult!

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Nara Kano patted his forehead, looking at Nara Rinka with deep emotion.

"As for Lan Gui, just like before, the family will assign an S-level mission for these three secret techniques."

"Let's call this quest... let's call it 'Shadow Imitation'!"

A new task prompt will then pop up on the panel.

[An S-rank ninja quest has been detected!]

[S-Rank Mission: Shadow Imitation Technique]

[Mission Objective: Develop the Shadow Imitation Technique and related ninjutsu for the Nara clan]

[Mission Reward: One S-Rank Ninja Scroll]

"But, Lan Gui, you know that."