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

Chapter 21 S-Rank Technique: Shadow Clone Technique! (Happy Labor Day everyone!)

Nara Rinkazu developed the "lacquer eye" technique.

It can be said that it completely freed the Nara clan's "hands" and also reduced the Nara clan's combat burden.

In Nara Kano's view, no matter how much resources the family invests in Nara Rangsei, it is not too much.

"But speaking of the clan elders..."

Nara Kano stood up and said.

"Lan Gui, would you like to come with me to meet them later?"

Nara Kano does indeed have plans to gather the clan elders and hold a clan meeting.

But this was only because he had just returned from Konoha and learned important information from the Third Hokage.

The disappearance of the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure finally ignited the Third Shinobi World War, which was already on the verge of erupting.

Now we'll see which major power and which ninja village will strike first!

Faced with an imminent war, both Konoha and the Nara clan must make full preparations.

This clan meeting was convened for this very reason.

As the core force maintaining Konoha's medical system, the Nara clan faces a multitude of tasks ahead.

The "lacquer eye" technique scroll provided by Nara Rangatsu can be considered a stroke of luck amidst misfortune...

"To see the elder?"

Nara Ranka shook his head.

"If possible, I'd like to visit the Rokumeikan first."

Rokumeikan is a museum housing records of the Nara clan.

All the medical and esoteric materials accumulated by the Deer Clan over thousands of years are stored in that small pavilion.

"That's fine too."

Nara Kano nodded in approval.

As expected of Lan Gui, how many years has it been since the Nara clan produced such a motivated and talented young ninja?

Genius is not scary.

What's terrifying is that geniuses work even harder than ordinary people!

"As long as the Nara clan doesn't fail halfway through their mission, they don't aspire to catch up with powerful clans like the Senju, Uchiha, or Hyuga, who possess bloodline limits."

"At the very least, they should be comparable to the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure, right?"

Nara Kano is looking forward to the future of Nara Rinka.

"In addition to the data scrolls in the Rokumeikan, the clan will also reward you with a piece of the highest quality chakra metal, the most suitable for shadow chakra, to be used for forging ninja tools."

Nara Kano quickly issued a borrowing permit to ensure that Nara Rangsei's reading experience at the Rokumeikan was not affected.

"There are also two 'special rewards,' which depend on your own luck and needs..."

"I originally planned to give you another million taels of silver a month for research support, but considering your family situation, I think you might not want this small amount of money."

What is an angel investor?

This is what you call an angel investor!

Nara Rangsuke was somewhat dizzy from the old clan chief's series of generous rewards.

But when he heard the last sentence, he didn't have time to think deeply about the "special reward" the latter mentioned, and blurted it out.

"Chieftain, will you become stronger without spending money?"

What he said made so much sense that I was speechless.

Nara Kano almost broke his back from being teased by Nara Lan Gui's words.

For most people, being a "ninja" is not a very expensive profession.

Did the kunai break?

Have you finished your soldier ration pills?

Have they thrown all their shuriken away?

It's alright, you're a ninja, you'll just have to endure it.

As long as there is enough chakra, everything is fine.

However, for certain special ninjas, when they start burning money, even printing money can't keep up with the speed at which they spend it!

Nara Kano remained silent for a long time.

Nara Rinka, having regained her senses in time, tried to salvage her shattered morals.

"Chieftain, money doesn't matter. What I really enjoy is the feeling of doing my own tasks, earning my own money, and spending it myself."

"...Oh, really?"

Nara Kano suspected that Nara Ranke was just a money-grubber, but he had no evidence.

"Well, I happen to have another task here."

"And it's related to those two 'special rewards' I just mentioned."

……

After bidding farewell to the clan chief, Nara Rinka set off for Rokumeikan.

Nara Kano didn't say much about the last "task" he mentioned, only telling Nara Ranka to come find him the next morning.

"I wonder what exactly this task the clan leader mentioned is."

On the way to Rokumeikan, Nara was lost in thought.

"A new S-rank mission? Unlikely... For a newly graduated genin like me, getting a B-rank mission is the best I can hope for, and that's only because of Tsunade."

"In addition, there are the two special rewards the clan chief mentioned."

"The Nara clan has given us everything they could: money, secret techniques, medical knowledge, chakra metal... this time they've basically given us everything they could!"

No matter how hard Nara Rinka thought, he couldn't figure out what the clan chief meant by "special reward".

The key issue is that, as a family specializing in secret arts, the Nara clan doesn't seem to have anything of real value to offer.

After hesitating for a while, Nara decided to give up.

"One million taels of independent funds each month, plus that chakra metal."

When I visit Nara, I think of the special incense stick that Mrs. Cat gave me.

"Maybe I could ask Mrs. Cat to help me make ninja tools! I just don't know if she does that kind of business..."

"Of course, it's best to consult with the clan leader before crafting ninja tools."

"If I had a better option, I would have to reluctantly give up that cat fairy."

As for that money…

Just as Nara Rinka was pondering how to allocate the one million taels he was about to receive, he finally arrived at the area where Rokumeikan was located.

This is not the first time that Nara Rinka has visited Rokumeikan.

He had come here before with the clan chief to borrow those "predecessor's materials".

By showing the clan leader's handwritten letter to the ninja in charge of guarding the area, Nara Rinka successfully entered the Rokumeikan.

Inside the Deer Cry Pavilion, there were numerous volumes of books.

Medical classics, drug information, secret technique scrolls, ninja tips... all sorts of things.

For Nara Rangke now, improving their strength is the most important thing.

With the [Lazy System], Nara Rinka can learn any ninjutsu scroll with a single click.

Therefore, after entering the Rokumeikan, Nara Rinkasa, having determined the direction, headed straight for the core area—the Secret Techniques Scroll area.

As a family that has passed down secret ninjutsu for many years, the Nara clan has devoted a great deal of effort to the research of "Shadow Techniques". Almost every "Shadow Technique" has its own special function and effect.

In the section on secret techniques scrolls, there are not only complete technique scrolls, but also records of the Nara clan's predecessors' research and insights into this technique.

In addition, there are some unsystematic research materials on shadow ninjutsu.

After entering the secret technique scroll area, Nara Rinkei wasted no time and began learning the mature secret techniques at top speed.

"I currently only know three of my family's secret techniques, but there are many more shadow techniques available for me to learn at the Deer Cry Pavilion!"

[Detected C-rank secret technique [Shadow Hanging Technique], learn it?]

[Detected C-rank secret technique [Shadow Strike Technique], learn it?]

[...Rank B Secret Technique: Shadow Shield Technique...]

[...Rank B Secret Technique: Shadow Personification Technique...]

[...Rank A Secret Technique: Shadow Slap Technique...]

Nara Langui left nothing out and chose to study everything.

Another notification message appeared on the virtual panel.

[Having learned two C-rank secret techniques, two B-rank secret techniques, and one A-rank secret technique, your [Ninjutsu] and [Sage] attributes have been enhanced! Overall rating improved!]

[Ninjutsu: B-→B+]

【Wisdom and Knowledge: B-→B】

Overall rating: C-→C+ (Chunin)

"The lazy ninja is really going to heaven!"

Nara Rinkei put down the A-rank secret technique scroll in his hand, feeling extremely pleased.

"Oh, right, and those two [Ninja Scrolls] from earlier!"

I quickly completed the battle against the clan leader and obtained a C-grade scroll.

However, nowadays, a mere C-rank [Ninja Scroll] is no longer taken seriously by Nara Rinka.

What he really cared about was the S-rank [Ninja Scroll] he would receive after completing the S-rank mission [Eye of Shadow] assigned by the clan leader!

"Let's use that C-rank secret scroll as a stepping stone!"

Seated inside the Rokumeikan, Nara Rinka decisively took action.

"May the ancestors of the Nara clan be with you!"

[Opening...]

[This C-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[Rank C Spell: Summoning Technique]

[Technique Description: Basic Space-Time Ninjutsu Technique]

[Technique Effect: Chakra is the power that connects the two worlds.]

After signing a contract with a summoned creature, summoned ninja tool, summoned puppet, etc., you can summon it anytime, anywhere.

The duration of the summoned entity is determined by the amount of chakra invested.

[Surgery Evaluation: This is the one I choose!]

"However, I really didn't intend to summon the ancestors of the Nara clan!"

Nara Ranke looked at the [Summoning Technique] on the panel and was almost at a loss for words.

"But no matter what, this is still a rare space-time ninjutsu! My luck is off the charts!"

"Reading is always beneficial; this is an S-rank secret scroll!"

[Opening...]

[This S-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[S-Rank Technique: Shadow Clone Technique]

[Technique Description: An ultimate-level clone ninjutsu created based on the [Shadow Secret Technique], [Clone Technique], and [Shadow Clone Technique]. It requires no hand seals and can be activated instantly with a thought.]

【Technique Effect: 1. Using one's own Yin Release chakra, create a 【Shadow Clone】 that can switch between "shadow" and "physical form";

2. [Shadow Clone] Possesses a certain degree of resilience and mobility, and can use all the Yin Release techniques it possesses. The memories and experiences of the clone will automatically be fed back to the original body after the clone is removed.

3. [Shadow Clone] resonates with the Yin Release chakra of the main body and can serve as a temporary vessel for the main body's spiritual consciousness.

[Spell Evaluation: My shadow... is enough to defeat you]

A new month has arrived.

Happy May Day holiday to everyone!

I only started reading the book at the end of last month, so I didn't ask for monthly votes.

It's the beginning of the month now, and there's a double monthly pass event again, so please give me your monthly passes!

In the new month, Ashin will continue to work hard to update!

(End of this chapter)