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

Chapter 232 The First Self-Created Bloodline Limit: [Kai Escape]!

[Rank B Ninja Tool: Swift Release Mask]

[Ninja Tool Description: Omitted]

【Ninja Tool Effect: 1. The 【Swift Release Mask】contains a B-rank level Swift Release chakra, which is not affected by the conventional principle of nature-based counteraction and can be transferred between the user and the user.

2. The Swift Release chakra contained within the [Swift Release Mask] can be used to greatly enhance one's motor skills and increase one's movement speed.

[Ninja Tool Evaluation: Move with the wind, but always be careful behind you]

"A completely new change in nature, never before seen!"

Nara Rinka played with the Swift Escape Mask in his hand, his expression extremely excited.

"Another brand new escape technique-type bloodline limit—[Swift Release]!"

Nara Ranke knows relatively little information about [Swift Escape].

However, judging from the description of the ninja tool effect on the [Swift Release Mask], it is not difficult to see that this bloodline limit is specifically designed to enhance the ninja's mobility.

It's less of a kekkei genkai of escaping techniques and more of a semi-physical kekkei genkai.

"The complete opposite of [Lava Release] is [Boiling Release], and the complete opposite of [Scorching Release] is [Swift Release]!"

Nara Rinka suppressed the urge to test the effects of the [Swift Release Mask] and instead looked at the other kekkei genkai he currently possessed.

"Based on this calculation, whether it's [Explosion Release], [Molten Release], or even the newly acquired [Ice Release], [Storm Release] which doesn't meet the conditions for use..."

"These escape technique-type bloodline limits all possess their own opposite bloodline limit!"

Nara Rinkachi did some calculations in his mind.

If he were to develop reverse bloodline abilities from all the escape-type bloodline limits he possessed, the total number of bloodline limits he would control would exceed double digits!

What an outrageous number!

But for Nara Rinka, what's more important than the innovative bloodline limit he developed himself, like the [Explosion Release] or [Molten Release] bloodline limits?

That's right!

After a period of intense research.

Nara Rinka has already deduced a new bloodline limit ability that combines Yin Release and Earth Release, and has developed this bloodline limit to a completely stable state.

Nara Rinka gazed at the control panel, at the new bloodline limit he had independently developed—

[Escape]!

[Grade A Miscellaneous Item: Kaga Release Chakra Manufacturing Method]

[Item Description: Knowledge and Technology]

[Item Effect: By simultaneously using Yin and Earth nature chakra in precise proportions, a completely new Earth nature chakra can be created.]

[Item Review: Knowledge is power!!]

Nara Rinkei had already begun research on the fusion of Yin Release and Earth Release a long time ago.

In the initial stages, the integration process between the two progressed very smoothly.

After Nara Rinkei obtained the research scrolls on the fusion of Earth Release properties, such as [Explosion Release] and [Molten Release], the research on the fusion of Yin Release and Earth Release proceeded even faster.

Until the last two days.

Nara Rinkachi then completely mastered the bloodline limit [Kai-eun].

【Kai-eun】is a new type of bloodline limit formed by combining Yin Release chakra condensed from 【Shadow Shield Technique】 with Earth Release chakra refined from 【Earth Release: Earth Spear】, after a complex fusion process.

Nara Rinkazu initially created the "Kai-eun" technique, but didn't have time to develop more advanced techniques for it. Currently, it's just a B-rank technique improved based on the basic principles of "Earth Release: Earth Spear".

[Rank B Technique: Kai Escape - Armor]

[Spell Description: Free form transformation, diamond-like defensive hardness]

[Technique Effect: By wrapping and covering the body or object with Kasane Release chakra, the defensive power of the user or object is increased to the limit, and the offensive power and destructive force of the user or object are also enhanced.]

[Skill Evaluation: It's rock hard! My fist is rock hard!]

Nara Rinka gently clenched his fist, and a dark, deep chakra suddenly appeared on his right forearm. Its surface gleamed with a heavy, hard, metallic luster, making it awe-inspiring.

This is the [Kai Dun Armor]!

After successfully developing the [Kai Dun] technique, Nara Rinka also tested its specific effects.

Each type of kekkei genkai (bloodline limit) has its own unique abilities and effects.

[Scorching Release] focuses on "evaporation," [Swift Release] focuses on "acceleration," [Explosion Release] focuses on "explosion," and so on...

The effect of [Kai Dun] is very simple and unpretentious.

The description of the technique 【垲遁·武武】 clearly demonstrates the characteristics of the bloodline limit created by Nara Rinkei.

With the involvement of Yin Dun, [Kai Dun] can change its form at will, just like a shadow.

The addition of Earth Release gives [Earth Release] a hardness comparable to diamond, making it virtually invincible in defense.

Nara Rinka once used the ninja sword "Kojizo" to cut and slash at the forearm covered by "Kai-eun".

The two collided violently, sparking bursts of sparks.

However, [Little Ksitigarbha] was never able to leave any cutting marks on [Kai Dun].

"Currently, the main function of [Kai Dun] is defense."

Nara Rinka once again summoned three masks from the summoning talisman: Yin Release, Earth Release, and Blank.

"But what kind of new bloodline limit would be formed if the Yin and Earth chakra ratio of [Kai-sen] were reversed?"

Nara Rinkazu was filled with anticipation, his hands never stopping.

He carefully guided the fusion of the Yin Release Mask and the Earth Release Mask, and strictly followed the reverse ratio according to the nature change process of the Earth Release.

However, quite unexpectedly...

Click—click—

As Yin Release and Earth Release chakra continued to pour in, cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of the [Blank Mask], and clear shattering sounds rang out continuously.

In no time, the blank mask shattered into pieces, no longer forming a complete shape.

It is quite clear that this reversal experiment has failed.

Why did this happen?

Looking at the scattered fragments of the mask, Nara Rinka frowned deeply, completely baffled by the change in the situation before him.

"Didn't the [Swift Escape Mask] go very smoothly just now?"

Completely bewildered, Nara Ranke temporarily halted his deduction of the reverse bloodline limit of [Kai-eun] and instead took out three new masks.

"No, we've successfully researched the acid mist version of [Boiling Release] and the new [Swift Release], let's try [Explosion Release] next!"

Nara Rinkazu calmed himself down and remained composed, then began creating a mask for the reverse bloodline limit of [Explosion Release].

Just like when the [Swift Escape Mask] was created, the creation of this new [Nature Mask] went very smoothly.

A brand new mask appeared in Nara Rinkei's hands.

[Rank B Ninja Tool: Steel Release Mask]

[Ninja Tool Description: Omitted]

[Ninja Tool Effects: 1. Omitted; 2. The steel shield chakra contained within the [Steel Release Mask] can be used to greatly enhance one's defensive capabilities, making one impervious to blades and spears.]

[Ninja Tool Evaluation: Ha! Iron Block!]

"Hmm? The opposite of [Explosion Release] is [Steel Release], and its effects are not much different from [Steel Release]..."

Nara Rinka gazed at the [Steel Release Mask] in his hand, his doubts growing stronger rather than being resolved.

"But why did it work again this time? Let's try again!"

Try and die.

A moment later.

Looking at the scattered fragments of masks in front of him, Nara Rinkei could only come to a very difficult conclusion.

"Yin Dun is special."

"The fusion of Yin Escape with other escape techniques does indeed have a ratio that can stabilize both sides, and there may be more than one."

"However, after this precise ratio is completely reversed, the fluctuations in Yin Release chakra will cause it to become unstable again, thus affecting the birth of a new bloodline limit..."

Nara Rinkaku's feelings at this moment were very complicated.

He thought he would be able to master a brand new bloodline limit ability that was unique to him.

However, the very nature of Yin Dun (陰遁) dampened his enthusiasm.

What made Nara Rinkazu feel even more complicated was another highly probable theory.

"If Yin Release is like this, then Yang Release... will it also lack a 'reverse bloodline limit'?"

Nara Rinka has not yet mastered any bloodline limits involving Yang Release.

However, this did not diminish his longing for Yang Dun.

But now it seems that Nara Rinkei's research on the Yang Release bloodline limit hadn't even begun before a path for research was already cut off...

"Very well! Yin Release and Yang Release are, after all, very special types of transformations."

Nara Rinka quickly dismissed her feelings of resentment.

"It involves the bloodline limits of Yin Release and Yang Release, so the difficulty is definitely higher than that of regular esoteric bloodline limits."

Based on previous speculations about Nara Rangsei.

The bloodline limit involving Yin Release and Yang Release is most likely a physical bloodline limit that is distinct from the escape technique type.

The emergence of [Kai Dun] has not yet interfered with or affected Nara Rinka's physical constitution.

However, the experiment just now has proven one point: Yin Escape is indeed more complex than other conventional changes.

"Let's hurry up and figure out the rest of the negative bloodline limits first!"

Nara's goal in acquiring the laurel tree is not just to achieve [the "Kai-escape"].

The fusion of Yin and Tu escape properties has now been successfully researched.

The next phase of the plan should be the continued integration of Yin Escape with other escape techniques.

The true pursuit of Nara Rangsuke is the Bloodline Limit, which transcends Bloodline Limits!

At this moment, with a large number of bloodline limits right in front of him, Nara Rinkei cleared his mind of distractions and devoted himself entirely to the research.

Following the [Steel Mask].

Two new types of "nature masks" were created in Nara Rinkei's hands.

The [Crystal Release Mask] represents [Crystal Release].

This is the reverse bloodline limit of [Lava Release], which creates a brand new [Crystal Release] chakra through the fusion of fire and earth, and can create crystals that are crystal clear.

The "Transparent Mask" represents "Transparent Escape".

This is the reverse bloodline limit of [Ice Release]. By fusing water and wind, a new [Transparent Release] chakra is created to conceal one's aura and eliminate one's own light.

Nara Rinka wasn't very interested in Crystal Release, but he found Transparent Release quite interesting.

For Nara Rinka, who possesses the [Shadow Concealment Technique], the [Transparent Escape] technique is naturally not very valuable.

However, it is a bloodline limit specifically used for concealing one's breath and is also one that can be learned.

[Transparent Release] is priceless to any ninja faction!

"The Invisible Ninja..."

Nara Ranke shook his head, banishing some scattered thoughts from his mind, and turned to look at his own bloodline collection.

"Scorching, Exploding, Melting, Boiling, Dissolving, Ice, Swift, Steel, Crystal, and Transparent—including the self-created [Kai-eun] and the currently unusable [Gale Release], that's a total of twelve bloodline limits."

"Water, fire, wind, earth, these twelve bloodline limits basically cover all four types of nature changes. The only two missing ones are the fusion of wind and earth, and the fusion of water and earth."

"There is currently no relevant information available regarding the integration of wind and soil."

"But with the fusion of water and earth, I not only have a large amount of ninjutsu data, but also a living specimen."

"Hashirama Senju's Wood Release!"

【Swift Release】 and 【Steel Release】 are both from the movie "The Will of Fire".

In the movie, [Swift Release] originated from Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village), and [Steel Release] originated from Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

Meanwhile, in later chapters of the manga, [Swift Release] became Pakura's [Scorch Release], and [Steel Release] became Kari's [Explosion Release].

These two pairs are described strictly according to the comparison between the theatrical version and the main manga.

【Crystal Release】, an anime-original bloodline limit, whose nature transformation ratio is not mentioned.

Fire and earth are the two settings in this book.

【Transparent Release】 was mentioned once by Jiraiya in the manga, and in the anime it was set as Hayate Gekko's bloodline limit, but its nature transformation ratio was not mentioned.

Wind and water are the two settings in this book.

Second update...

Goodnight—or good morning, everyone?

(End of this chapter)