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

Chapter 264 The First S-Rank Attribute!

The results of the negotiations among the "Konoha High-Ranking F4" have not yet reached the Land of Hot Springs.

Nara Rinka saw that everyone had their own matters to attend to and resolve, informed Go-Ou Muou, and then went alone to the nearby temporary research base.

Now that the war in the Land of Hot Springs has basically ended, Nara Rinka has a lot of free time, and it's time to continue to advance the many research projects and experiments that were previously planned.

Arrived at the temporary research base.

From within the shadows of Nara's laurel tree, numerous shadow clones emerged.

Because of their shared mind and will, he didn't need to give these clones any specific tasks; they acted on their own initiative.

After entrusting the research tasks to his clones, Nara Rinka quickly returned to the Five-Tailed King.

Previously, due to the limited number of clones, he had to personally participate in a large number of research projects.

However, with the continuous growth and increase of his spiritual energy and chakra, Nara Rinkei can now create more and more clones, and his personal participation is no longer required for his experiments.

Nara Rinka only needs to separate his clones, hand over all the tasks to them, and then he can sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

In this way, he can free himself from research and devote more time and energy to...

Further research on energy conservation.

Nara Rin returned to the side of the Five-Tails Kokuou, leisurely watching Kakashi Hatake, Rin Nohara, and Shizune become more familiar with the Three-Tails Isobu, and watching Shisui Uchiha and Rei Hyuga train their previously acquired ninjutsu techniques on their own.

I don't know how much time passed.

Having received the news from the village, Nara Shikaku hurriedly rode a [shadow creature] from the camp.

"Chieftain."

The Chief of Staff gestured to Nara Rinka, signaling him to go aside and talk.

"The general results of the discussion about the Three-Tails from the village have been relayed over..."

"Brother Lu Jiu".

Nara Rinka uses the flying ability of the [Shadow Creature] to fly to a deserted area with Nara Shikaku.

"What's the village's opinion?"

"The Third Hokage wanted Kakashi Hatake to become the new Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails."

Nara Shikaku glanced at the direction of the Three-Tailed Isobu and said softly.

"As for Nohara Rin and Shizune, the village believes that as medical ninjas, they are not suitable candidates to become jinchūriki."

"Tsk! That reason..."

Nara Rinka clicked her tongue lightly, not dwelling on the matter too much.

"I'll inform Sanwei about this later."

"However, doesn't the village plan to send any other 'Jinchūriki candidates' over? I thought they would at least try a few more alternatives."

"The Third Hokage didn't say anything about involving anyone else in the Three-Tails sealing plan..."

Nara Shikaku shook his head and offered a reminder.

"Furthermore, clan leader, information about Jinchuriki must be strictly concealed before they fully mature, especially since the Three-Tails was taken back from Kirigakure by us."

"The plan to seal the Three-Tails should not be known to too many people."

"That makes perfect sense."

Nara Rinka accepted the Chief of Staff's explanation and immediately asked a question.

"So, the village has decided to buy the Three-Tails?"

"Um."

Nara Shikaku nodded earnestly.

"The third generation elder just sent over the village's 'price offer' as well."

Nara Rinka immediately became interested.

He currently possesses a considerable number of advanced ninjutsu, but who would complain about having too many abilities?

There are quite a few special abilities in Konoha that Nara Rinka is interested in.

"What's the 'quote' from the village?"

"Three A-rank ninjutsu and ten B-rank ninjutsu."

Nara Shikaku said one by one.

"And a certain amount of gold, silver, and resources."

"Is this how you treat a beggar?"

Nara Lan Gui remained silent.

"Do the higher-ups really think a three-tailed fox is worth so little?"

Nara Shikaku also felt that the village's offer was far too low.

If it's a completely wild tailed beast, and Nara Rangsuke only cares about selling it and doesn't care about anything else, then this price is reasonable.

The problem is that Nara Rinka has already successfully tamed the three-tailed beast!

The value of a successfully tamed tailed beast versus a wild, uncontrollable tailed beast...

Can these two be the same?!

However, as a fellow Konoha ninja, Nara Shikaku was unwilling to complain about the stinginess of the higher-ups at this time, and simply asked in a low voice.

"Chieftain, shall I return to Jue Village to request their offer?"

"etc."

Nara Rinka stroked his chin and called a halt to the General Staff's operation.

"Are the three A-rank ninjutsu and ten B-rank ninjutsu provided by the village meant for us to choose from?"

"no……"

Nara Shikaku shook his head again.

"The village provided three A-rank ninjutsu: one is the chain explosion ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage, called 'Mutual Explosive Tags'; one is the A-rank large-scale genjutsu, called 'Nirvana Abode Technique'; and the remaining one..."

"Strictly speaking, it can't be considered an A-rank ninjutsu, but rather a high-level summoning technique. The village is willing to use the summoning contract qualification of [Rashomon] as a bargaining chip to purchase the Three-Tails."

"Alright, we don't need to listen to the remaining ten B-rank ninjutsu."

Nara Rinka showed disdain and shook his head directly.

"So you're just trying to throw something together to get by... What's the point of these three A-rank ninjutsu anyway?"

【Mutual Explosion Tags】This is an A-rank forbidden technique used in conjunction with 【Impure World Reincarnation Technique】.

Only fearless "Reanimated Humans" can perfectly unleash the attack power of the [Multiplied Explosive Tags].

If a normal ninja uses the [Multiplicative Explosive Tags], a slight mistake could result in them being injured by the infinitely summoned explosive tags.

The [Nirvana Abode Technique] uses the creation of countless flying feathers to hypnotize enemies on a large scale.

The large-scale hypnosis characteristic is quite good.

However, the Nara clan has already obtained the [Dark Travel Technique], which is also a wide-range illusion technique with a difficulty level of A.

Even if you add the [Nirvana Abode Technique], it won't be of much help.

As for the qualifications for the psychic contract in "Rashomon"...

The Nara clan has never been known for its vast chakra reserves.

Aside from Nara Rinka, who's such a cheater.

The remaining Nara ninjas were bound by the [Rashomon] contract.

Forget about "Fifth Uncle coming to repair the door" or "Third Uncle coming to repair the door"; being able to summon even one "uncle" is already quite an achievement. (Triple Rashomon, misheard lyrics, Third Uncle coming to repair the door)

The cost-effectiveness of expending a large amount of one's own chakra just to create a Rashomon is appalling.

Instead of wasting time "repairing the gate," it would be better to use [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] to fly away!

Nara Shikaku wholeheartedly agrees with the clan leader's opinion.

He also felt that the village didn't seem very sincere in "buying the three tails".

Not only are there three A-rank ninjutsu, but the other ten B-rank ninjutsu are also just some very common Five Elements Escape Techniques.

For the Nara clan, the village's offer was practically worthless.

No, it's not even as good as chicken ribs!

"Brother Lu Jiu, have the village revise their quote."

Nara Rinka gave the instructions.

"If they can't offer a price that's sincere enough, then I wouldn't mind having another three tails to drive."

"If you don't want to buy it, then don't buy it at all!"

"Chieftain, if you have any requests, you can simply tell the village directly."

Nara Shikaku nodded slightly and offered his suggestion.

"Instead of letting the other party give us a quote that we are not satisfied with, we should offer our opinions to them ourselves."

If possible, Nara Shikaku really didn't want to waste too much time on the troublesome issue of "bargaining".

Since both sides have the idea of ​​buying and selling tailed beasts, let's cut this Gordian knot.

The longer the time frame, the more variables there will be.

Nara Shikaku was genuinely worried that the negotiations with the village regarding the Three-Tails would break down completely...

"Barrier ninjutsu, sensory ninjutsu, steel fist taijutsu, cursed seal ninjutsu, sealing ninjutsu... I have quite a few types of ninjutsu."

Nara Rankei rattled off a list of ninjutsu types with remarkable fluency.

"In short, whether it meets my requirements or the requirements for our family's development, you can go and propose it to the village."

"If the villagers are willing to talk things out, then we should talk to them properly."

"If they still want to get something for nothing, then let them talk to Mio Isobu themselves."

Having a pillar of the family makes things different from before...

Nara Shikaku felt a deep sense of relief.

"I understand, Chieftain!"

Nara Shikaku said solemnly.

"There is one more thing, clan chief."

"I will arrange for people to return to the village around this evening. Shuimen and Jing will also leave at that time, as requested by the village."

"I see."

Nara nods casually.

"What about Shisui and Kakashi? Are they going back too?"

"Your three subordinates, along with Kakashi Hatake and Rin Nohara, will remain in the Land of Hot Springs for the time being."

Nara Shikaku said.

"There are no plans or transfer orders from the village."

"Okay, I understand."

Nara nods again.

"These tasks are all entrusted to you, Brother Shikaku."

"Like I said before, I trust you to handle things."

The general staff accepted the order and withdrew.

Nara Rinka also turned around and returned to the Five-Tailed King.

Just then.

A series of memory messages came from the [Shadow Clones].

The numerous bloodline limits previously obtained by reversing chakra ratios have been transformed into corresponding chakra creation methods for escape techniques through the joint research of the Shadow Clones.

[Swift Release Chakra Creation Method], [Steel Release Chakra Creation Method], [Crystal Release Chakra Creation Method], [Transparent Release Chakra Creation Method]...

The A-rank [Bloodline Chakra Creation Method] was quickly completed by the [Shadow Clones], and the summarized experience and knowledge were transmitted back to Nara.

A new message notification quietly popped up on the panel at this moment.

[Having mastered multiple bloodline limit chakra creation methods, your [Wisdom] attribute has been enhanced!]

[Wisdom: A+ → S-]

This is the second update from yesterday.

The first update today will be around 6 PM.

(End of this chapter)