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

Chapter 122 S-Rank Shadow Technique!

Chieftain, I have no grudge against you, why do you repay kindness with enmity?

Nara Rinka gazed intently at the old clan chief, saying nothing, just watching.

Even just that gaze made the old patriarch feel uncomfortable, and he awkwardly looked away.

We are all ninjas of the Nara clan.

Whether being a clan leader is a good thing or a bad thing, everyone has their own opinion.

"Cough cough..."

Nara Kano coughed twice, intending to change the subject.

"Chieftain."

Nara Rinka suddenly spoke up.

"If I were to truly become the head of our Nara clan, could I simply enjoy the rights without fulfilling the obligations?"

For Nara Rinka, becoming the new head of the Nara clan is not entirely a bad thing.

Based on his previous experiments, he knew he couldn't assign himself tasks.

But families can!

If Nara Rinkei really becomes the head of the Nara clan, then wouldn't he be able to complete as many S-rank missions as he wants and acquire as many S-rank scrolls as he desires?

As for the responsibilities and burdens that come with the position of clan leader...

Nara Rangsuke isn't trying to find a solution!

"Enjoying rights without fulfilling obligations? There's no such thing as a free lunch—"

Nara Kano originally wanted to refuse the other party's words directly, but as he was speaking, he suddenly stopped and changed the subject.

"It's not that it's impossible."

"Um?"

This time, Nara Rinka was taken aback.

Can he really just take the benefits without putting in any effort?

"Well, well, put your matter of becoming the clan leader on hold for now. I need to discuss its feasibility with the other elders in the clan, as well as our current clan leader."

Nara Kano temporarily skipped this topic, not wanting to elaborate further.

"As for the rewards for this S-rank mission..."

"The family's capabilities and resources are there for all to see, so I won't waste any more words."

"First, I will hold a clan gathering and make you, Lan Gui, an elder of our Nara clan."

"Secondly, the previously set research funding amount was too low, so we will temporarily increase it to three million taels per month."

"Finally... as before, if you want any ninjutsu, ninja tools, or anything else, just tell the clan, and the clan will do its best to find it for you."

The youngest clan elder in the history of the Nara clan.

Each month, you can receive the maximum reward for three A-level tasks without leaving home.

You can propose the rest of the rewards yourself.

This is the "reward" that Nara Kano came up with.

However, this also shows that the Nara clan really has nothing left to offer as rewards except money.

Nara Lan Gui nodded silently.

Ultimately, the Nara clan was merely a mid-level clan specializing in secret techniques.

The family has some heritage, but not much.

This situation will also cause some disruption to Nara's post-capture plans.

Because it was clear that the family could not provide enough rewards.

Nara Rinka insisted on sharing advanced secret techniques with his clan, uncovering an S-rank mission from within their grasp...

That situation was really strange!

and so……

Nara Rinka pondered for a moment before speaking, "This time, I do have something I want to entrust to the clan chief."

"Say it!"

The old clan chief perked up and urged them on impatiently.

But as soon as he said it, he quickly added another sentence.

"If Lan Gui is referring to chakra crystals... then the clan truly hasn't found any trace of them yet!"

"It's not [Chakra Crystal]."

Nara Rinka raised her right hand, revealing the ring inlaid with [Chakra Crystal].

"But it is indeed related to [Chakra Crystallization]."

Nara Kano's brows relaxed slightly as he listened quietly to what the other person had to say.

"Clan leader, do you remember that secret you didn't elaborate on back at the Fire Temple?"

Nara Lan Gui Resonance [Chakra Crystal]: The surface of the hexagonal indigo gemstone radiates a shimmering light.

"You once said that within the Fire Temple's territory, [Chakra Crystals] could be replenished more effectively."

"But you said back then that my strength wasn't enough to touch that secret."

"Now, may I ask what exactly this so-called 'effective supplement' refers to?"

Nara Shikano breathed a sigh of relief. "So that's the problem..."

Some time ago, the news that Nara Rinka's team wiped out two elite Iwagakure Explosion Squad teams and captured an elite Iwagakure Jonin with the Explosion Release Kekkei Genkai caused quite a stir in Konoha.

However, at that time, the Nara Raiki Squad was not in the village and did not feel the amazing impact of that achievement.

But Nara Kano knew the answer.

In the earlier Battle of Kikyo Castle, Nara Rinkei almost single-handedly wiped out most of the elite puppet troops of Sunagakure!

In Nara Kano's eyes, the defeat of Iwagakure's demolition team was definitely thanks to Nara Ranke!

A ninja with this level of skill is certainly capable of accessing the secrets of that level...

"The reason why chakra crystals can be replenished more effectively within the Fire Temple area is because..."

Nara Kano frankly admitted.

"It's because there's a vast and immense energy around the Fire Temple that's far more powerful than ordinary chakra. The Fire Temple's monks call it 'natural energy.'"

It really is natural energy!

Nara Rinka was not surprised to hear this special term from the clan chief.

The old patriarch stroked his beard, and for some reason, a bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

Nara Ranka said, "Clan leader, I want to learn more about the research on natural energy."

I knew that Lan Gui wouldn't be satisfied with just the name "natural energy"!

Nara Kano's mouth tasted bitter.

As the former head of the Nara clan, he had acquired some basic knowledge about natural energy through the family's inherited scriptures and scrolls, as well as his own rich life experience.

But where in Nara's Kano region could one find specific research on natural energy?

However, Nara Rinkaku's words did not end there.

"Aside from that, I also hope to acquire some other ninjutsu."

Nara Rinka spoke calmly.

"Ninjutsu that can manipulate, influence, and even utilize natural energy."

"The kind of ninjutsu you're talking about has a professional name: 'Sage Art'."

Nara Kano rubbed his head in pain.

"In the ninja world, there are indeed several places with clear lineages of Sage Techniques; these are the legendary Three Holy Lands."

"Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikotsu Forest."

"In our Konoha Village, there are three ninjas who happen to have signed summoning contracts with these three legendary sacred sites. One of them even has a family-inherited contract. They are the legendary Sannin of Konoha."

"I just want to obtain the Sage Mode inheritance from the Sannin..."

The sorrowful expression on Nara Kano's aged face became increasingly apparent.

But then I looked at the three ninjutsu techniques next to it: Shadow Imitation Technique, Shadow Manipulation Technique, and Shadow Body Manipulation Technique...

The old clan chief gritted his teeth and agreed to Nara Langui's request.

"Anyway, I understand about this."

"But regarding knowledge of 'immortal arts,' I can only say I'll do my best, and Lan Gui, don't have too high expectations."

Apart from the three legendary ninja.

The Nara clan has another path to access the existence of "Sage Arts".

It wasn't anywhere else, but the Fire Temple that Nara Rinka had just mentioned.

Nara Kano knew very well that the Fire Temple, which inherited the Ninjutsu philosophy of the Sage of Six Paths, definitely contained knowledge about Sage Techniques and natural energy!

However, obtaining "Sage Techniques" from the Fire Temple is not much easier than obtaining them from the Three Legendary Sannin.

But it's still a viable solution...

"What a hassle... a trouble that's both blissful and painful."

Nara Kano sighed inwardly.

Why am I always the one dealing with this problem?

"Thank you very much, Chieftain!"

Nara Rinka thanked the old clan chief with a smile.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Go..."

Nara Kano waved his hand, but he had made up his mind.

"We must discuss the matter of changing the clan leader with the elders!"

We bid farewell to the old clan chief.

Nara Rinka summoned a shadow deer, which slowly walked out of the clan's territory.

'Finally, I've presented the clan chief with a satisfactory requirement that will cause him pain without offending him...'

Nara Rinka couldn't help but smile as she recalled the old clan chief's sorrowful expression.

"The three sacred lands possess the inheritance of sage techniques, but the relationship between the Nara clan and the Three Legendary Sannin is not as close as one might imagine."

In contrast, the Nara clan has a rather close relationship with the Fire Temple.

"I just wonder what the clan leader will focus his efforts on..."

"This is still a win-win situation for both me and my family. The family wins once, and I win twice!"

While on the move.

Nara Rinka brought up the panel and checked the few lines of messages he had just skipped.

[You have submitted the following spell scrolls to the client: Grade C [Shadow Imitation], Grade B [Flat Shadow Manipulation], and Grade A [Shadow Body Manipulation]!]

[S-Rank Mission [Shadow Imitation Technique] Completed!]

You have obtained an S-rank [Ninja Scroll]!

"S-rank missions triggered by the family are definitely faster to complete!"

Nara Rinkazu's mind stirred slightly as he checked his own [Ninja Scrolls] inventory.

"I wonder what kind of reward will be inside this scroll..."

Based on past experience, the reward for a clan's S-rank mission will be the creation of a new S-rank ultimate ninjutsu, depending on the user's mastery of ninjutsu...

Without hesitation, Nara Rinka activated the S-rank [Ninja Scroll] on the panel.

[Opening...]

[This S-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[S-Rank Spell: Shadow Manipulation]

[Technique Description: An ultimate-level Yin Release ninjutsu created based on the [Shadow Technique], [Sealing Technique], and Mountain Secret Techniques. It requires no hand seals and can be cast instantly with a thought.]

【Technique Effect: 1. Using one's own Yin Release chakra, one can create 【Shadow Threads】 that can switch between "shadow" and "physical body". The 【Shadow Threads】 resonate with the Yin Release chakra of the main body and can serve as a temporary carrier of one's own spiritual consciousness;

2. By connecting with the target's shadow through the [Shadow Threads], one can then connect their own consciousness to the target's brain nerve center, temporarily sealing the target's consciousness and thus gaining control over the target's body.

3. In this state, the caster can simultaneously control the recipient's body and can freely use the recipient's body, chakra, ninjutsu, and even bloodline limit abilities.

[Technique Evaluation: There are no taboos in ninjutsu!]

Second update.

There will be more in the evening, around nine or ten o'clock.

(End of this chapter)