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

Chapter 22: Advancement in Strength, [Special Jonin]! (Please read on, please vote!)

"My first S-rank spell, [Shadow Clone Technique]!"

As Nara gazed at the panel, a feeling of surprise and satisfaction washed over him.

Before he could finish browsing the effects of the [Shadow Clone Technique], several more messages appeared on the panel.

[Having learned the S-rank technique [Shadow Clone Technique], your [Ninjutsu] and [Sage] attributes have been enhanced! Overall rating improved!]

[Ninjutsu: B+ → A-]

[Wisdom and Knowledge: B→B+]

Overall rating: C+ → B- (Special Jonin)

"An S-rank Yin Release ninjutsu developed based on a family secret technique has greatly enhanced my strength!"

Feeling the surging spiritual energy within himself, Nara Rangsuke was overjoyed.

"It means my physical energy can't keep up with the progress; otherwise, my overall evaluation could continue to improve."

I looked at the [Ninjutsu] skill, whose value had already exceeded 10,000 points.

Then I took another look at the [precision], which was still hovering in the two-digit range.

Nara Ranke silently took out a soldier's ration pill from his ninja tool bag and put it in his mouth.

[Precision +10]

"Not to mention the three attributes of [Physical Skill], [Strength], and [Speed], which are still stuck at the E- level..."

"Currently, my [Ninjutsu] and [Wisdom] levels are high enough, and I've found a clear way to improve [Precision]. I can focus some of my energy on improving the other three attributes."

"I don't aspire to reach the pinnacle of physical skills by 'kicking the final chapter,' but at the very least, I can't let them become significant weaknesses in my abilities."

Nara Rinka's current attribute panel is similar to a variant of the "Compass Warrior," and can also be called the "Clock Warrior."

[Ninjutsu] and [Wisdom] are extremely outstanding, like the "second hand" and "minute hand" of a clock.

[Precision] Mediocre and ordinary, slow progress, like the shortest "hour hand".

However, their physical skills, strength, and speed are almost zero.

"The only problem is that I haven't figured out a specific way to improve these three attributes yet."

Nara Rinkei is concerned about the lagging performance of the three attributes of "Power, Speed, and Body," but it is not as urgent as it seems.

Because his current fighting style is mainly "control-oriented", he can avoid exposing his own weaknesses to the greatest extent.

"Let's take a look at the effects of the [Shadow Clone Technique] first!"

Nara carefully examined the effects of the first S-rank ninjutsu, scrutinizing every word, and drew a conclusion.

"Unsealed Ninjutsu, Yin Release Clone Technique, Transformation of Reality and Illusion, Consciousness Carrier."

These four effects are all incredibly powerful!

Nara Rinka was initially drawn to the "real-to-illusion" switching of the Shadow Clone Technique.

There is indeed a famous space-time ninjutsu in the ninja world, which has a similar effect to the Shadow Clone Technique.

Obito Uchiha's unique Mangekyou Sharingan eye technique transcends cause and effect and the horizon, the eye of the divine realm—Kamui!

"According to the description of the [Shadow Clone Technique]'s effects, if I entrust my own consciousness to the [Shadow Clone], does that mean I can also enter a 'phantom state' that ignores attacks?"

Nara Rinka is well aware that the "real-illusion conversion" of the Shadow Clone Technique is fundamentally different from and inferior to Kamui, which is an advanced space-time ninjutsu.

But for other ninjas, "shadows" and "space" are both attack targets that they can't really touch. Is there much difference between the two?

Nara Rinka was very pleased with this discovery.

Who doesn't know how shameless "Kamui" is?

Moreover, Nara Rinka wouldn't be so happy if it were just a matter of "cloning and blurring".

The key is that he has the strong operational ability to turn this battle plan into reality in a timely manner!

Nara Rinka opened his own [Spell Abilities], scrolled back a few times, and found another C-rank secret technique that he had just learned.

[Rank C Secret Technique: Shadow Strike]

[Surgery Description: At the request of the practitioner, the body is transformed into a sheet of paper.]

[Spell Effect: The caster infuses chakra into their own shadow, making their body extremely thin and merging it with their shadow, resulting in exceptional concealment and stealth.]

[Skill Evaluation: I will always love anime characters.JPG]

The C-rank technique, "Hira-ei no Jutsu," is a "very un-Nara" Nara secret technique.

Judging from the effects of the technique, the [Hira-Shadow Technique] is more suitable for individual ninjas who specialize in stealth and assassination.

However, nowadays, most of the Nara clan's ninjas operate in small teams.

Nara Rinka had no idea which ancestor of the Nara clan had developed the [Hirakage Technique], a secret ninjutsu.

However, this C-rank ninjutsu can undoubtedly be paired with the Shadow Clone Technique to create an excellent synergy.

Nara Rinka's mind worked incredibly fast, and he instantly devised a battle strategy that was utterly cunning.

"First, use the Shadow Clone Technique to create an empty Shadow Clone."

"Use the [Shadow Clone Technique] again to hide myself in the shadow of the [Shadow Clone];

"Finally, using the consciousness carrier effect of the [Shadow Clone Technique], I entrusted my spiritual consciousness to the [Shadow Clone].

"【Shadow Clone】not only can use all of my Yin Release techniques, but also has the powerful effect of 'Shadow Invisibility'. Its overall combat power even surpasses that of my main body, and its defense against backstabs and sneak attacks is also excellent."

"Referring to A-'s [Ninjutsu] and B+'s [Wisdom], [Shadow Clone Technique] can already be considered at the level of an elite Jonin!"

"Not only that... this is just a clone attack!"

……

It was getting late.

Although there is still a wealth of information available for reading in the Deer Pavilion.

However, it is impossible to absorb all of this information in a short period of time.

Nara Rinkei put down the ninjutsu scroll in his hand and reluctantly left the academy to go home.

This trip to Rokumeikan was truly a rewarding one.

Back home, the family reunites at the dinner table.

"Xiaojiao, I heard from Pingzi about the disappearance of the Third Kazekage. The clan leader has also signaled the need for preparations for war at the clan meeting."

"That's what Nara Shusuke said."

"I will finish my research as soon as possible, and then move to the village with Pingzi. After all, the village is safer than Kikyo Castle."

As Nara nodded, he didn't forget to shovel a mouthful of rice into his mouth.

"Speaking of your research—I mean the combination of family secrets and the nervous system."

Nara Rinka brought up the matter that she hadn't had a chance to mention that afternoon.

"I can help find a medical ninja of a sufficiently high skill level."

Nara Shusuke had previously stated that his research was slowed down due to a lack of sufficiently skilled medical ninjas to guide him.

And Nara Rinka knew two more elite medical ninjas.

If Nara Shusuke were willing, Nara Ranke could easily ask one of them for help.

"You mean Yakushi Nonou, right?"

Nara Shusuke's attitude seemed somewhat ambiguous.

"Kozuno, are you and Yakushi Nonou very close?"

Nara Rinkachi calmly replied, "Very good."

After staring at his son for a while, Nara Shusuke shook his head and said, "You misunderstood me."

"What Shusuke means is..."

Nara Hiroko then took over the conversation, her attitude becoming even more aggressive.

"Is your relationship with Nonou good enough that you could marry her?"

"Cough cough cough!!"

Nara Ranka let out a series of very rapid coughs, her little face turning bright red.

"Don't make such a fuss, Kozuno."

Nara Hiroko calmly handed her a glass of warm water.

"I'm just telling the truth."

"Are you the only one who knows elite medical ninjas, and Shusuke doesn't know them?"

"Why didn't he hire professional medical ninjas to help with the research before? Have you thought about that reason?"

"Our family relies entirely on secret techniques to establish itself, and we never leak our secret technique research records to outsiders."

"No matter how skilled the medical ninjas outside are, they are never members of our clan."

"Shusuke will not allow outside medical ninjas to participate in his research."

"So, Kozuno, I have another suggestion."

Nara Shusuke looked intently at his son.

"Go study medicine, and then come and take over the research institute."

Then you can retire completely and live happily ever after with your dear wife, right?

Nara Rinka took a big gulp of water.

"Shusuke, you know Kozuki's physical condition. Do you expect him to learn those Yang Release medical ninjutsu?"

Nara Hiroko shook her head.

"It's better to hope that he can actually marry Nono."

"Tsunade is also an option!"

"Xiaojiao, you know me. Your mom is a believer in free love and won't interfere with your personal preferences."

"Keep it up!"

……

The next morning.

Nara Rinka went to find the clan chief as agreed.

Compared to yesterday afternoon, Nara Kano is now dressed in military uniform, with a huge scroll as tall as himself on his back, which is quite eye-catching.

"Good morning, clan leader."

Nara Rinka greeted him politely, his attitude warm and friendly.

He was also hoping to receive more S-rank missions and earn more S-rank [Ninja Scrolls] from the clan leader!

"Lan Gui, these are the two rewards I mentioned yesterday."

Nara Kano responded with a greeting, then took out two small scrolls from his pocket and handed them to Nara Rangatsu.

"One million taels of research funding, and a sufficient amount of chakra metal."

Early bird gets the worm.

This is indeed true.

Nara Rinka accepted the two small scrolls with both hands, carefully placed them into his ninja tool pouch, and thanked him earnestly.

"Thank you, clan chief."

"Here's another one, take it first."

Nara Kano then took out a small scroll from another pocket and handed it to Nara Rangsuke.

"When you arrive at the Hokage's office later, hand this mission scroll to the Third Hokage."

Task scroll?

But not for me, but for the Third Hokage?

Nara Ranka followed the clan chief with a somewhat bewildered expression.

"Chieftain, what are we going to do today?"

"Remember what I said yesterday? Those two special rewards."

Nara Kano turned around and said calmly.

"Those two special rewards are not in Konoha Village, but in Kyoto, the capital of the Land of Fire."

A huge thank you to "Picking Up a Little Fox" for the 500 Qidian Coins reward!!

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[Rank C Secret Technique: Shadow Strike Technique]

The inspiration comes from a B-rank ninjutsu possessed by Jiraiya: the Toad Shadow Manipulation Technique.

(End of this chapter)