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

Chapter 229 The Dawn of Upgrading [Lacquer Eyes]!

"S-rank [Ninja Scroll] can actually contain S-rank miscellaneous items?"

Nara Rinka looked at the message notification on the panel, and her first reaction was disappointment.

"Furthermore, judging from the description alone, the 'Blood Research' isn't a ninja tool manufacturing technique like the 'Nature Mask Forging Method,' but rather simply... knowledge data."

If it were just pure information, Nara Rangsuke wouldn't say much more.

Didn't the vast amount of brain research data he obtained from the mountain tribe provide him with considerable assistance?

But this research originated from the Blood Pool Clan's [blood research]...

Before acquiring a large number of blood-related secret techniques from the Blood Pond Clan, Nara Rinka's only ability involving "blood" was a very basic D-rank technique called "Hemostasis Technique".

"Well, it's already open..."

Nara Rinka returned to the main camp and immersed himself in the newly acquired S-rank knowledge.

Let's take a look at what's recorded in this "Blood Research"!

The Blood Pond Clan is probably the most skilled ninja clan in the ninja world at studying blood.

At least before they were suppressed in Hell Valley by the Uchiha clan, who were employed by the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.

The Blood Pond Clan's research on blood is absolutely unparalleled in the entire ninja world!

Among the S-class miscellaneous items [Blood Research].

The first thing mentioned is the extensive professional research on blood cell tissues, which also occupies the largest portion of the article.

For medical ninjas, this part is absolutely invaluable!

Secondly, it concerns the Blood Pool Clan's understanding and mastery of "blood".

In this record of "Blood Research", "blood" is regarded by the Blood Pool Clan as a special form of "liquid", and they manipulate blood as if they were manipulating water.

Like the Water Release ninjas, the Blood Pond Clan's research on "blood" involves both "morphological transformation" and "nature transformation".

"Transforming blood into various forms of melee weapons, or compressing and hardening blood... Is this the basic principle behind the B-rank technique [Blood Piercing Bullet] that I obtained from Miyajo En?"

Nara Rinka finally found something that interested him.

He didn't care at all about changes in the shape of the blood.

However, he found the changes in the nature of the blood very interesting.

"Blood compression, blood hardening, the role of blood in strengthening the body... Quite a lot of useful information!"

If we were to rate Nara Rankei's understanding of the Blood Pond Clan's changes in the nature of blood as a nine out of ten, then...

Therefore, he could give full marks to the last part of the S-class miscellaneous item [Blood Research]!

That's the research on the Blood Dragon Eye by the ninjas of the Blood Pond Clan!

Although the reputation and overall strength of the Blood Pond Clan could not compare to that of the Uchiha Clan back then.

However, they still managed to earn the nickname "Hypnotic Eye" for "Blood Dragon Eye".

The final section of the study on blood contains extremely rich and detailed research data on the ocular nervous system and meridian system.

Even more interesting places.

The ninjas of the Blood Pond clan proposed a concept: "By increasing the number of cells in the eyes, we can expand the meridian system of the eyes, thereby increasing the eyes' ability to withstand chakra and ultimately enhancing the power of the Blood Dragon Eye."

Nara Rangsei treasured this part of the content.

Although he doesn't have "Blood Dragon Eyes," he does have "Lacquer Eyes"!

This was the first A-level technique developed by Nara Rinka.

After obtaining the [Genjutsu: Sharingan] and transforming it into the [Genjutsu: Lacquer Eye].

The overall effect of [lacquer eye] has been greatly enhanced once again.

However, Nara Rankei deeply understood one principle—the eyes are the key to ninjutsu!

Rinnegan, Tenseigan, Byakugan, Sharingan, Kekuryugan, Red Eye...

There are all sorts of strange and unusual special eyes in the ninja world.

Nowadays, the "lacquer eye" technique has perfectly met the standards as an A-level technique.

However, Nara Rinka hopes that this "eye ninjutsu" can reach a higher level!

At this point, I obtained the S-rank miscellaneous item [Blood Research]...

Nara Ranka suddenly realized that [Lacquer Eye] seemed to be on the verge of promotion!

"Truly worthy of being knowledge material unlocked from an S-rank [Ninja Scroll]!"

Nara's treacherous nature came and went very quickly.

"Compared to that crappy forbidden technique, Death Possession Blood, it's a million times better!"

The study of blood, in terms of its overall value, absolutely deserves an S-level rating.

In particular, it holds a very special role and significance for Nara Rangsei.

Nara Rangsuke was extremely satisfied with obtaining this S-level knowledge material.

Then he sent a clone to summon Nara Shikaku.

The study of blood is of great significance, but it will take a long time to translate the knowledge and information recorded within it into reality.

In comparison, the intelligence information we just obtained from the priest of the evil god cult needs to be processed more quickly.

"Brother Lu Jiu".

Nara Rankei tossed the two scrolls in his hand, passing them through the air to the chief of staff who had just entered the tent.

"Take a look at these two scrolls. The one you're holding now is what Shisui just recorded."

"Hot Spring Village, the Jashin Cult, the Masked Man, the Pool of Blood..."

Nara Shikaku quickly skimmed through the contents of the scroll, then opened another scroll.

"Is this... the roll of Kakashi Hatake's squad's movement route?"

Nara Rinka nodded slightly. "Yes, these two scrolls were just seized from Jigokudani."

"How is this possible..."

Nara Shikaku looked at the scroll in his hand with some disbelief.

The enemy had meticulously tracked down the Konoha Jonin squad's route and even set up an ambush specifically to intercept them...

With Nara Shikaku's quick thinking, he almost instantly grasped the significance reflected in this attack.

It is a given fact that the enemy obtained information about Konoha in advance.

But the question is, how did they acquire the enemy?

The first possibility is that enemy spies have infiltrated Konoha's upper echelons, which would allow them to easily obtain the operational route of a special team that includes Jonin.

The second possibility is that the Konoha leadership deliberately leaked intelligence information to the outside world.

"This is... a huge problem!"

Nara Shikaku rubbed his head in pain.

Neither of these possibilities is something that can be easily resolved.

"It is indeed a problem."

Nara Rangsei became a hands-off manager with peace of mind.

"Brother Shikaku, I'll leave this matter to you."

Nara Shikaku sighed deeply, but quickly began to make arrangements.

"First of all, this matter must be informed of Lord Sandai, and it is best that only he knows about it."

The General Staff quickly finalized the general plan.

"Secondly, we can't ignore Minato either... Haven't he and his men encountered far too many strange things lately?"

In short

Nara Rinka's figure vanished instantly, leaving only one sentence behind.

"Brother Shikaku, please help me!"

"I'll go check on King Mu's safety. Leaving him alone in the wild is far too dangerous."

……

Just as Nara Rankei used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport to the makeshift research base near the Five-Tailed King Kokuo.

Inside the Hidden Cloud Camp on the border of the Land of Hot Water.

The Raikage of Nara is handling the various affairs, large and small, of Kumogakure in an orderly manner.

In the past few days.

Using the chakra contained within the [Chakra Crystal] and the perfect concealment effect of the [Shadow Concealment Technique], Nara Raikage gathered a comprehensive understanding of the general information about almost all the ninjas in the Cloud Village camp.

It is precisely because of this that Nara Raikage can now basically perfectly portray the "Third Raikage".

The kind of situation where even a biological son wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

However, there is still one important problem to solve in playing the Third Raikage—

Lightning Release Body Forging.

Or rather...

To build muscle.

Nara Raikage struggled for a while between "training his muscles" and "handling miscellaneous tasks," but ultimately chose the latter.

"The previous generation of the Two-Tails Jinchuriki is getting weaker and weaker, and a new Jinchuriki has been selected."

Nara Raikage stared at the documents in his hand, his gaze fixed on the large photo sticker pasted on the document.

"You two are Yukito..."

"The village needs the [Amber Purification Bottle] to mitigate the dangers during the resealing of the Two-Tailed Fox..."

Nara Raikage considered whether to send someone from Kumogakure to the battlefield as soon as possible.

The reasons are also quite valid.

Exploiting surplus value

Oh no, I mean, making the most of my remaining life.

With battle raging on the front lines and the Raikage leading the charge, how could a mere Two-Tails Jinchuriki possibly remain safely in the rear?

Just then.

A figure clad in a black robe suddenly emerged from the ground of the tent.

The one-eyed Uchiha, who had not been seen for several days, reappeared at the Cloud Village camp.

"It's you again!"

Nara Raikage closed the scroll in his hand, put it aside, and said rudely and impatiently.

"What? Have you decided on the compensation for hiring our Hidden Cloud Village?"

The one-eyed Uchiha looked at the burly and robust Third Raikage, and the features of the three-tomoe Sharingan immediately appeared in his eye sockets.

If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't beat the opponent...

He would have already burned this Cloud Village brute to death with his Great Fireball Technique!

But in any case.

With Obito Uchiha having successfully awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan, a follow-up action plan must also be implemented.

To ensure the plan proceeds smoothly, the Third Raikage and the AB duo are indispensable tools...

Without these three, no one could stop the Dark Shadow and the Yellow Flash.

"Including the previous [Sealing Seal]."

The one-eyed Uchiha took out two ninjutsu scrolls from his black robe and threw them directly to the Third Raikage.

"In addition, there are these two scrolls, which contain bloodline secrets from the Third Mizukage and the Yuki clan."

Nara Raikage casually took the scroll, and a prompt quickly popped up on the panel.

[Rank A debris detected: [Lava Release Chakra Creation Method], wish to learn it?]

[Rank A debris detected: Ice Release Chakra Creation Technique. Learn it?]

"With these two scrolls, your Hidden Cloud Village can easily have two more bloodline limit families, each wielding the unique powers of Lava Release and Ice Release."

"The one-eyed Uchiha said coldly."

"I think our sincerity is enough."

[Sealing Hand Seal], [Storm Release: Light Fang], [Lava Release Chakra Creation Method], [Ice Release Chakra Creation Method]...

The one-eyed Uchiha clan did indeed shed a lot of blood to ensure the smooth progress of their operation.

However, Nara Raikage's assessment of this was...

"not enough!"

Nara Raikage tossed aside the two research scrolls on bloodline limits and crossed his arms.

"What you've given me are just a few insignificant ninjutsu scrolls, but I've staked the entire village on them!"

The "Snow Clan" mentioned at the end of this chapter.

That is, the Bai family.

About white.

The so-called "Mizuki no Shiro" is actually a well-known fan-created concept.