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

Chapter 217 [Flying Thunder God Technique - Sword of Love Version]! (3rd update, 10,000 words, please vote!)

In the early stages of the third battle, Master Men had his hands in his pockets, using the Flying Thunder God Technique to cut grass, and had never seen any "high mountains".

Even now, gazing at the Rasengan in Nara Rinka's hands, Master Mon finally understands a truth—

In terms of talent and ability in ninjutsu, no one can compare to Nara Rankei.

In Minato Namikaze's view, the Rasengan was undoubtedly a ninjutsu with great potential.

It has no mark, no attributes, yet possesses extremely complex and sophisticated form transformations.

Even the most basic Rasengan, based solely on the difficulty and power of its transformations, is enough to be rated A-rank.

If other chakra nature transformations are incorporated into the Rasengan.

They created things like the "Gale Rasengan," the "Explosive Rasengan," the "Sealing Rasengan," and even the "Yin-Yang Rasengan"...

The power of the Rasengan will surely be enhanced once again, perhaps even rivaling its true prototype – the Tailed Beast Ball!

But...

Minato Namikaze had only produced a half-finished prototype of a ninjutsu.

Nara Rinkachi was already able to produce a clear and stable ninjutsu effect!

Considering Nara's previous [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon] and [Dark Spiral Wheel Deception].

Minato Namikaze had ample reason and evidence to suspect that the other side had developed the Rasengan much earlier than he had imagined.

Furthermore, the [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon] and [Dark Spiral Wheel] are very likely derivative ninjutsu developed based on the [Rasengan]!

Minato Namikaze hasn't even figured out the most basic Rasengan.

Nara Rinkachi, however, was already able to unleash the [Dark Spiral Wheel], which was comparable to the Tailed Beast Ball.

If we're talking about the first half of World War III, then Master Men was undoubtedly the most dazzling "little sun" on the battlefield;

However, the situation of the Third Shinobi World War was completely reversed after the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.

Nara Rangsuke is like a "black meteor" streaking across the sky; his rise was so rapid that no one could react in time.

Master Men did indeed make a great contribution and effort in the first half of the third battle.

However, Nara captured Ebizo, suppressed the Third Tsuchikage, captured the Jinchuriki of Iwagakure alive, formed a contract with the Five-Tails Kokuou, and repelled the Third Raikage and the AB combination...

Today, the dazzling brilliance of the little sun has been mostly obscured by the shadow of darkness.

If Minato Namikaze still harbored some ambition to rival Nara Rinkazu before developing the Rasengan...

So at this moment, that thought has almost completely dissipated.

Minato Namikaze placed high hopes on the Rasengan because this ninjutsu, which he developed, was perfectly suited to his own fighting style and could greatly enhance his close-combat attack power.

but……

Nara Lan Gui has surpassed his version by many times!

"Over the years, Jiraiya-sensei has always said that I am the legendary child of prophecy."

Gazing at the Rasengan in Nara Rinkazu's hand, Minato Namikaze's thoughts inexplicably drifted away.

"But compared to Lan Gui...am I really some kind of prophetic child?"

Minato Namikaze recalled Jiraiya's description of the "Child of Prophecy".

"According to the Great Toad Sage... I (Jiraiya) will take on a disciple, and my disciple will bring about a major change to the ninja world..."

"The Great Toad Sage also said... I will guide my disciple, the Innovator, but one day, I will be forced to make a momentous decision..."

"The Great Toad Sage also mentioned... that my disciple, that human child, will run to Mount Myōboku, where Mount Myōboku will grant him the power of a toad and at the same time convey the prophecy to him..."

Aside from the point that he "brought about a major change to the ninja world," Minato Namikaze almost met all of the above conditions.

He even went to Mount Myōboku and successfully trained in the toad power called "Sage Arts," although the effect was rather short-lived...

Not only Jiraiya, but even the rival AB duo from Kumogakure, greatly admired Minato Namikaze's title of "Child of Prophecy".

only……

Master Men himself doesn't have much confidence anymore.

The Child of Prophecy?

A revolution in the ninja world?

Putting everything else aside, the Child of Prophecy needs at least enough power to change the ninja world, right?

Master Men recalled the enemies he had recently encountered: the "Five-Tails Jinchuriki," the "Susanoo," the "Strongest Shield"...

Master Men was suffering.

His power was so great that he couldn't even break through the opponent's defenses, let alone change them.

These enemies, far beyond what was expected, were mostly dealt with by Nara Rinkei.

and so……

"Is Lan Gui actually the legendary prophetic child? But that seems to conflict with the Great Toad Immortal's prophecy..."

"Perhaps after the war ends, I will need to travel to Mount Myōboku and ask the Great Toad Sage about this matter..."

Minato Namikaze took a deep breath and buried the thought in his heart.

The most urgent task is to consult Nara Ranke about the Rasengan!

"Lan Gui, this question may be a bit presumptuous, but may I really ask you about the details of the Rasengan ninjutsu?"

Minato Namikaze asked himself honestly, and realized that his relationship with Nara Rinkazu could at best be described as "friendship".

However, secrecy is prevalent in the ninja world.

Aside from parents and relatives, and relationships like teacher-student mentorship that are not family but are closer than family.

If a ninja wants to learn someone else's private ninjutsu, there is basically no other way besides killing and robbing.

Minato Namikaze was deeply moved by Nara Rangsuke's generosity.

But he must not accept the other party's kindness directly because of this.

Even though the Rasengan is indeed very well-suited to his own fighting style!

"It might not work for someone else, but it's no problem at all for Minato-san."

Nara Rinka waved his hand, dissipating the Rasengan in his hand, and said solemnly.

"However, I also have a request."

"Brother Minato, if you ever develop any new ninjutsu based on the Rasengan, don't forget to share it with me!"

This is the true goal of Nara's laurel-viewing ceremony.

He was indeed generous in teaching the Little Sun the Dango ninjutsu.

After all, even without his influence, the other party could quickly develop this technique.

However, this does not mean that Nara Rangsei will extend goodwill to the other party for no reason.

The Rasengan is indeed powerful.

But what truly makes it powerful are the various upgraded pills that follow!

For example, there's the [Wind Release: Rasengan], the [Sage Art: Wind Release: Rasengan], the [Six Paths: Super Giant Rasengan]...

Even though Master Men couldn't develop any Six Paths-level Breakthrough Pills.

But with his talent and abilities, surely he could research things like "Wind Release: Rasengan", "Fire Release: Rasengan", and "Sage Art: Rasengan"?

Nara Rinka has so much to research, and it would be too slow for him to make progress on some ninjutsu research on his own.

Instead of working in isolation.

It would be better to recruit more "tools" to research ninjutsu for oneself.

Of course, not just anyone can be this kind of "tool".

Nara Rinka currently has his eye on a mere tool – Yakushi Kabuto.

However, the time it takes for Ke Dou to grow up is far too long.

Where can I find a good small electric heater?

Minato Namikaze said earnestly, "If you, Lan Gui, are truly willing to teach me the Rasengan, then I will certainly not forget this promise!"

"good!"

Nara embraced the cassia tree and clapped his hands, laughing heartily.

A true genius, a little sun, has fallen into my trap!

"Then, Brother Minato."

Nara Rinkazu looked at Minato Namikaze and asked for his opinion.

"Do you want the complete Rasengan, or a quick-fix version?"

Minato Namikaze found the way he described Nara's laurels very unfamiliar.

The other party's word choice was somewhat novel, but not difficult to understand.

But that's where the problem lies.

This is the Rasengan!

The change in shape alone is enough to classify it as an A-level difficulty.

This thing... can be made quickly?

Minato Namikaze was bewildered for a moment, then humbly asked, "What's the difference between these two versions?"

"If you want the complete version, I will teach you the entire concept, details, and key points of the Rasengan."

Nara Rinka patiently explained.

"If you want a quick version... based on your current progress, Minato-san, it should take at most a week to fully master the Rasengan."

In Konoha, there are two ninjas whose teaching talents deserve praise.

One is Jiraiya, who taught Naruto Uzumaki the Rasengan;

The other is Naruto Uzumaki, who taught Konohamaru Sarutobi the Rasengan.

The Rasengan can be divided into three different stages depending on the mastery level.

First comes rotation, then power, and finally maintenance.

According to Nara Rinkazu's observation, Minato Namikaze has already mastered the first two stages of the Rasengan ninjutsu; the only thing he lacks is "maintenance."

This problem is not difficult for Nara Rangsuke to solve.

All we need to do is have the doorman walk the path his son once walked...

Upon hearing Nara Lan Gui's words, Namikaze Minato had to admit that he was tempted!

On the battlefield, the most scarce resource is time.

If he could, Minato Namikaze would love for him to master the Rasengan in a second, and then master its nature transformation in another second.

However, A-rank ninjutsu is not something that can be learned casually.

But according to Nara Rinkazu, the Rasengan can be mastered in a week?

Minato Namikaze, a man who pursues ultimate speed, naturally wouldn't make any other choice.

"I want to try out a crash course version of the Rasengan!"

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll go and transcribe a copy of the technique scroll right away."

Nara's decision to bring the laurels was not unexpected.

The opponent has already mastered most of the [Rasengan] technique; what they really lack is just the final maintenance.

Minato Namikaze probably knows more about the principles and details of the Rasengan than he does.

Minato Namikaze looked at the [Sealing Scroll] that Nara Rinko carried with him and suddenly spoke.

"Um, Lan Gui, could you please give me a blank scroll as well?"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow slightly, but didn't ask the other party why. He simply took a blank scroll from the [Sealing Scroll] and tossed it to Namikaze Minato.

The tent was completely quiet, with only the rustling sound of writing breaking the paper.

Nara Rinkachi was the first to complete a quick method for mastering the Rasengan.

After some time, Minato Namikaze also completed his blank scroll.

Nara Rinka handed over the scroll in his hand, "Brother Minato, this is the quick-learning version of the Rasengan you requested."

"Lan Gui, you know the Flying Thunder God Technique, right?"

At this moment, Minato Namikaze also revealed the technique scroll in his hand.

"My abilities are limited; I can only make slight improvements to the techniques used by the Second Generation Master, but I think it should be of some help to you."

Nara Rinka took the technique scroll with considerable surprise.

A message notification suddenly pops up on the panel at this moment.

[S-rank technique detected: Flying Thunder God Technique - Sword of Love Version. Would you like to learn it?]

The third update was finally past midnight.

Goodnight everybody.

(End of this chapter)