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

Chapter 196 S-Rank Technique [Dark Spiral Wheel]!

Chapter 196 S-Rank Technique [Dark Spiral Wheel]! (Seeking monthly votes at the beginning of the month)

"The Temple of Fire?"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow and feigned surprise.

"Clan leader, among these three ninjutsu, is there any red chakra fist ninjutsu used by the Fire Temple monks back then?"

"A red chakra fist?"

Nara Kano paused for a moment, recalling the scene he and his father had witnessed at the Fire Temple where the ninja monks brutally beat Keima.

"I'm not too sure about that. Maybe there's some information about it in that immortal technique called [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill]."

"Anyway, Zhongjue only gave me a general introduction to the effects of these three immortal techniques, without explaining them in detail."

Master Chukaku, the current abbot of the Fire Temple.

Nara Rinkei always thought the other person was a sentimental person who came and went like the wind.

She's just a little petty.

"Regarding these three ninjutsu, Master Chunjue..."

Nara Rinka weighed the four scrolls in his hand.

"Was anything else explained?"

"no."

Nara Kano made no mention of the resources and effort his family had put into obtaining these immortal techniques information, and simply said...

"I should have reminded you, the Fire Temple doesn't shy away from sharing their abilities with the outside world." (Chapter 34)

Nara Lan Gui nodded slightly.

"Chief, let me take a look at these scrolls first."

Nara Kano was delighted and, taking advantage of Nara Ranka's serious reading of the scroll, immediately ran over to flirt with Go-O.

"A, B, and C—three levels, one of each. I wouldn't believe Master Zhongjue didn't do this on purpose."

Nara Rinka pretended to check the scroll, but was actually browsing the panel information.

"However, these three immortal techniques are still quite powerful!"

Nara Rinka first looked at the highest-level technique.

[Rank A Spell: Welcoming Thousand Hands Kill]

[Technique Description: A lineage of the Ninja Temple, using a human body to wield the power of immortals and Buddhas]

[Technique Effect: By meticulously utilizing the natural energy filling the atmosphere, a Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva is created through shape transformation. The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva's chakra fists then attack the enemy at supersonic speed with immense power.]

[Surgery Evaluation: When I first saw... the Thousand-Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva's layers upon layers of densely packed arms...]

"That's pretty much it for the Fire Temple Mini Gundam."

Once upon a time, Nara Rinkazuki was particularly looking forward to the "Thousand-Armed Mini Gundam" ability of the Fire Temple.

But now that he has mastered the [Black Knight], his interest in these "mini Gundams" has plummeted.

Compared to the techniques such as the [Sky Blade] and [Fake Planting Technique] that Nara had previously acquired, this was a significant improvement.

【Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill】 demonstrates a deeper and more refined control over natural energy.

Even so, 【Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill】 is not a celestial technique in the strict sense.

It does not involve the creation of Sage Chakra; it merely uses its own chakra to interfere with and manipulate natural energy.

This technique demands a high level of chakra control and familiarity with natural energy from the practitioner.

However, if the technique of resonating with the natural energy in the atmosphere through the "Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill" could be integrated into the "Black Warrior", the power of the "Black Warrior" would surely increase dramatically once again!

Nara Rinka quietly included this plan in his own research.

What's so special about Shadow Gundam?

The Sage Shadow Gundam is the real deal!

Nara Rinka shifted his attention to the second B-level technique.

Unlike [Welcome - Thousand Hand Kill], this is more like a "Sage Technique" that is more like a ninjutsu.

【Vajra Fist】is more like a kind of "divine body technique" that utilizes natural energy.

[Rank B Technique: Vajra Fist]

[Technique Description: Ninja Temple Legacy, Steel Fist Fluid Technique, Nature is the Greatest Source of Martial Arts!]

[Technique Effect: Draws natural energy from the atmosphere, combines it with one's own chakra to generate Sage Chakra, and then concentrates the Sage Chakra in the fist to generate immense destructive power.]

[Skill Evaluation: I am the Vajra Fist, he is the Iron Head Skill]

"Taijutsu is a good taijutsu technique, but the problem is... why didn't it include the details of how Sage Chakra is created?"

After browsing through the scroll of techniques for the [Diamond Fist], Nara Rinka had nothing to say about this B-rank "Immortal Body Technique".

He was certainly aware of the extent to which Sage Chakra amplified taijutsu.

The problem is that to use "Sage Body Technique", you must create "Sage Chakra".

If we compare Vajra Fist to a martial arts technique...

So the Temple of Fire only provided the moves and routines, but not the corresponding internal energy cultivation methods.

How could Nara Rinka dare to practice the Vajra Fist so casually?

"And this so-called 'Diamond Fist,' to me, is clearly just 'Arhat Fist' infused with Sage Mode chakra! I really don't know how to describe it..."

Nara Rinkei focused his attention on the last C-rank technique, feeling extremely satisfied.

"This is what I really want!"

[Rank C Technique: Immortal Clan Breathing Technique]

[Technique Description: The Temple of Fire, passed down for thousands of years, strengthens the body through the simple application of natural energy.]

[Effect of the technique: By breathing exercises, extremely small amounts of natural energy are drawn from the atmosphere and guided into the body to slightly replenish and enhance one's own physical energy.]

[Skill Evaluation: This is what cultivating immortality is all about]

"This [Immortal Clan Breathing Technique] is essentially an upgraded version of the [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique]!"

Nara Rinka was very satisfied with this final C-rank technique.

"First, sense the natural energy, then guide it into the body, and allow it to amplify one's own physical energy... The Fire Temple truly possesses a systematic method for cultivating immortality!"

Nara Rinka's mastery of the [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique] was so ingrained that switching to the [Immortal Clan Breathing Technique] would be effortless for him.

Under Nara Rinka's careful control, he extracted an extremely faint wisp of natural energy from the atmosphere and absorbed it into his body according to the operating method of the [Immortal Breathing Technique].

After this wisp of natural energy circulated within Nara Rinka's body, it returned to nature through exhalation.

"After all, I'm still a beginner..."

Nara Rinka closed her eyes slightly and sensed the condition inside her body, but unfortunately, she didn't gain anything.

"Forget it, just like with the [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique] back then, let's continue with auto-cultivation!"

Nara Rinkei maintained his practice of the [Immortal Breathing Technique] and reviewed the three immortal arts he had just acquired.

The Fire Temple is indeed generous.

But it wasn't as generous as I had imagined.

【Welcome - Thousand Hands Kill】, 【Vajra Fist】, and 【Immortal Breathing Technique】 are indeed three immortal arts that manipulate and interfere with natural energy.

However, it lacks the most basic element—the D-level technique [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique].

In other words.

The Temple of Fire granted three magical arts, but not the means to perceive natural energy.

How can one use magic if one cannot sense natural energy?

Of course, there is another possibility.

That is, the Fire Temple believed that the ninjas on the Nara Kano side were already able to sense the existence of natural energy, and therefore omitted the most basic [Sage Guidance Technique]...

Nara Rinka put this thought out of his mind and turned to look at the last regular document scroll.

The final scroll is not a specific technique, but rather the Fire Temple's understanding of natural energy.

Nara Rinkasa browsed through the records and found that most of the content was superficial and lacked substantial information.

The scroll does mention something—"By harnessing natural energy, one can prolong life and ascend to immortality."

However, it did not specify how to achieve immortality by utilizing natural energy.

For ordinary ninjas, this scroll of information could help them open the door to a new world.

However, for Nara Rinkazu, the information scroll contained only things he already knew.

"I guess this adds to my knowledge base of immortal techniques!"

Nara Rinkazu closed the scroll in his hand and looked in the direction of Go-O and the old clan chief.

Looking at the old clan chief's smiling face, which resembled a chrysanthemum.

A phrase suddenly flashed through Nara Lan Gui's mind—an old tree blossoming.

"Chieftain."

Nara Rinka shouted.

"Besides these celestial techniques materials, is there anything else you need?"

"Something else?"

Nara Kano turned his face, but his smile vanished instantly.

"Let me think... Oh right, I forgot to remind you, Zhongjue also told me something else."

"He said that if you study these materials and have any questions, you can go to the Fire Temple to ask someone for advice."

"Master Chung-kaku wants me to go to the Temple of Fire?"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow, recalling her earlier speculation.

Is Abbot Zhongjue really petty—no, is he really deliberately hiding something?

What is the purpose of the Fire Temple?

Could it be that they wanted to test whether he was also a so-called "talent of the immortal race"?

"I don't know much about natural energy, and I don't know what kind of riddle Zhongjue is playing."

Nara Kano said.

Ultimately, it all depends on your own perspective.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. We've also heard news about the chakra crystals you had the family collect."

Nara Ranke asked with delight, "Has the clan acquired another chakra crystal?"

No, not at all.

Nara Kano shook his head, giving his answer.

"The family has only managed to locate two chakra crystals."

"The first chakra crystal was acquired by the Tsuchigumo clan, a special clan within our Land of Fire that uses secret techniques."

"As for the second piece, according to information circulating in the black market, it was probably bought by the daimyo of the Snow Country in the north."

"This is also the only information available about the whereabouts of the two chakra crystals."

There is currently no information on the sale of new chakra crystals on the market.

Earth spider clan? Snow country?

Nara Rinka silently kept these two forces in mind.

His current [Precision] attribute has increased to A-level, and his need for [Chakra Crystals] is not as urgent as before.

But as a ninja, who would complain about having too much chakra?

"Then, clan leader, there's only one last thing left."

Nara Rinka took out three scrolls of jutsu formulas from his ninja tool bag and handed them to Nara Kano.

"You know, I have a bit of talent in ninjutsu research."

Nara Shikano, watching the other's actions, momentarily forgot about the Five-Tailed King Kokuou beside him.

"Another new ninjutsu you developed?"

"They are all B-rank ninjutsu, which are quite difficult."

Nara Rinka pointed his index finger at a nearby tree and fired three black shadow bullets in succession.

"The first gate, [Shadow Piercing Bullet]; the second gate, [Shadow Binding Bullet]; the third gate, [Shadow Mimicry Bullet]."

Nara Rinka had long ago made plans to share techniques such as [Shadow Piercing Bullet] with the clan.

Now that I've returned to the village after several months, it's time to trigger a new S-level family quest!

"Unmarked, remote..."

Having witnessed the three bullets released by Nara Rinka, Nara Kano nearly broke his beard.

"Lan Gui, the surprises you give me are getting bigger and bigger each time!"

According to Nara Kano.

Compared to the previous [lacquer eyes], [shadow beast forgery], [shadow imitation], etc.

The few small black bullets released by Nara Rangsuke at this moment were no less valuable than the previous three!

Just the fact that it can be fired instantly without any special markings makes Nara Kano absolutely love these three black bullets.

"But why do I feel like I've seen this kind of bullet-shaped ninjutsu somewhere before?"

Nara Kano stroked his beard, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"That's right! The Hozuki clan of Kirigakure! Their Water Gun Technique!"

Nara Kano once hoped to develop his clan to a level comparable to the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure.

But now it seems...

What is the source of the Hozuki clan's strength?

The highly prestigious Hozuki Gengetsu possesses a mysterious and unique water-based technique.

Just these two points.

The Nara clan of today has already fulfilled both of these requirements!

A shadowy figure roaming the battlefield, possessing a full range of shadow magic effects.

The Nara clan even gained another five-tailed beast, Koku-ou!

"It seems the Nara clan is preparing to welcome a new clan leader..."

Nara Kano looked at the three scrolls in his hand and spoke in a deep voice.

"Just like before, according to the standards of an S-rank mission, the S-rank family mission is [Shadow Bullet]."

As soon as Nara Kano finished speaking, a new message notification popped up on the panel.

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

[S-Rank Mission: Shadow Bullet]

[Mission Objective: Develop a ranged shooting ninjutsu that can be instantly activated without hand seals for the Nara clan]

[Mission Reward: One S-Rank Ninja Scroll]

And as in the past, the panel displays a message that the task is completed immediately after the task pops up.

[You have submitted the following B-rank spell scrolls to the client: Shadow Piercing Shot, Shadow Binding Shot, and Shadow Mimic Shot!]

[S-Rank Mission [Shadow Bullet] Completed!]

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

"Lan Gui, this is a matter of great importance, I need to leave temporarily."

Nara Kano carefully put away the scrolls of the three techniques, completely unlike his previous perverted appearance.

"I will be holding a clan meeting later... Be prepared."

"Um?"

Nara Rinka's brows furrowed slightly.

"A clan meeting?"

But before he could ask clearly...

The old patriarch then used the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] to fly directly out and soar into the sky.

Faced with the choice between personal dreams and family development, Nara Kano ultimately chose the latter.

"Although I've said this many times, I'll repeat it again."

The Five-Tailed King Mu watched the figure quickly transform into a small black dot on the horizon and sighed.

"Lan Gui, your family patriarch is really a bit strange."

"This time, I completely agree with you."

Nara Rinka agreed.

He stepped forward, touched the Five-Tails Kokuo's giant horn, and in doing so, activated the newly acquired S-rank [Ninja Scroll].

"Five-Tailed King Kokuo, grant me good fortune!"

[Opening...]

[This S-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[S-Rank Technique: Dark Spiral Wheel]

[Technique Description: A complex, ultimate technique created based on Rasengan, Shadow Rasengan, Tailed Beast Ball, and Rasengan Shadow Killing Cannon. No hand seals required; can be cast instantly with a thought.]

[Technique Effect: Reverses the Yin-Yang Release chakra ratio of the Tailed Beast Ball, using Yin Release to create an imaginary mass that can be launched at supersonic speed, and using Yang Release to completely stabilize it and maintain its shape change.]

While maximally compressing the size of the [Dark Spiral Wheel Technique]'s structure, it also retains all of its destructive power. The power of the [Dark Spiral Wheel Technique] can be further amplified by adding additional chakra.

[Surgery Evaluation: Making the world feel pain!]

The first update in July.

This is also the last update after paying off my debts.

The final number of monthly votes for June was fixed at 3974, failing to exceed 4000, so unfortunately there was no extra chapter.

A total of 38 words were updated in June.

I've already got the badge for "10,000 words per day"!

Game Panel, Backed by Justice, Lazy Naruto.

All three books have earned the badges for "Featured Channel", "Habitual Bursts of Words", and "Daily 10,000-Word Update".

Thank you to all my readers for your continued support.

Additionally, I'd like to clarify the update issue for July.

As everyone can probably see, the fourth watch is indeed a bit strenuous for Ashin.

In the future, I will try my best to maintain a daily update volume of 10,000 words every three nights.