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

Chapter 281 Immortal Taoist, originally from Nara, was willing to go through fire and water for Master Nara!

【The Eight Gates Formation】.

It is said that all eight gates open simultaneously, resulting in certain death and no life.

However, Nara Rinka knew that this was just a rumor that was partly true and partly false.

Strictly speaking...

Even after opening all eight gates, one is not necessarily facing certain death.

Have you not seen how, after a certain green-skinned watermelon-headed man exploded with rage and bloodshed, the prince, rushing to another event, simply touched him with his hand and successfully reversed the former's inevitable death?

Although that "small hand" specifically refers to the power of the Six Paths (Yang).

Without the assistance of the power of the Six Paths (Yang).

The Eight Gates Formation is indeed a guaranteed death trap if opened.

cough cough...

Nara Rinkazu certainly wouldn't open the Eight Gates for no reason; he wouldn't even knock on Grandma Li's door. (Seventh Gate - Gate of Shock, the misheard version is "Grandma Li knocks on the door")

However, Nara Rinka was still quite satisfied with having an extra, absolutely trump card move.

The maximum power that the Eight Gates Formation can unleash depends on the user's physical condition.

After Might Guy opened the Eight Gates, he almost kicked the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into a pile of rubble.

However, after Might Guy opened the Eight Gates, he almost sent Six Paths Sage to meet the Sage of Six Paths with a single kick!

The main difference between Might Day and Might Guy, this green-skinned father and son, is precisely the difference in their physical abilities.

Nara Ranke never encountered Might Guy at his peak.

However, his [Strength], [Speed], and [Precision] attributes all currently exceed Grade A.

Their basic physical fitness has already surpassed the A-level threshold.

If we then use the Eight Gates Formation to remove the restrictions on the chakra meridian system...

The peak attack that Nara Rinka can unleash will definitely surpass the power and effect of Might Guy's "Night Guy" in the future!

"However, to be fair, the Eight Gates Formation that Konoha gave us is really just a bare Eight Gates Formation; there aren't any other accompanying taijutsu techniques."

"What morning peacock, daytime tiger, evening elephant... let alone night eagle!"

"Hmm, could it be that Kai developed all four of these physical techniques himself?"

Nara Rinka suppressed her suspicions.

His relationship with Might Guy was neither close nor distant; the term "village ninja" best describes it.

Furthermore, considering the appallingly long "developmental period" of Matt Cana.

If the [Morning Peacock] and other martial arts techniques were indeed developed by Might Guy himself.

Instead of waiting for Might Guy to grow stronger and then trying to obtain his [Ninja Scrolls], Nara Rinka should focus on developing his own taijutsu!

After all, apart from the Day Tiger, the Morning Peacock, Evening Elephant, and even the Night Kai are not really considered to be any particularly exquisite or fancy martial arts techniques.

Although the name sounds good, it's actually just "super-fast straight punch," "kick," and "heavy kick"...

Nara Rangsei doesn't plan to invest too much energy in this area.

However, he was indeed somewhat interested in the "air techniques" involved in the Eight Gates Formation.

A simple air technique, yet it's so powerful.

If it were to incorporate the natural energy from the atmosphere...

Immortal Body Technique: Daytime Tiger?

"However, as for immortal techniques, there just happens to be a living example right before our eyes..."

Nara Rinkei kept the research on the Eight Gates Formation in mind, and then put all the scrolls on the table into the Sealing Scroll.

"If there's nothing else to explain, let's go straight to the Three-Tails."

Nara Rinka looked at Jiraiya and asked for his opinion.

"Or perhaps, does Lord Jiraiya wish to rest for a while?"

"Are there any good places to rest at the front-line camp?"

Jiraiya pursed his lips and stood up from his chair.

"I'd better finish this sealing mission quickly; I have other things to take care of..."

Nara Rinka didn't dwell on this issue.

Nara Shikaku was left to handle miscellaneous tasks at the camp.

Nara Rinka and Jiraiya boarded the [Shadow Creature] and headed to the area of ​​the Three-Tailed Isobu.

"That ninjutsu is really amazing!"

Jiraiya sat comfortably on the back of the Shadow Creature, his right hand resting on his brow, gazing at the Land of Hot Springs.

"Fly high, see far, and feel the cool breeze."

The ability to fly is extremely rare in the ninja world.

There are a lot of toads on Mount Myoboku, but not a single one of them has mastered the means of flight.

Jiraiya also cannot fly.

But the shadowy figure ahead not only mastered the ability to fly, but also shared it with his family...

With such a genius ninja in charge, the Nara clan's overall strength has been increasing at a rocket-like pace recently.

While guarding the battlefield in the Land of Rain, Jiraiya also experienced the Nara clan's ability to create "Shadow Beast Imitation Paintings".

But compared to the shadow creatures of the Dark Shadow, the shadow beasts of the other Nara ninjas were rather pathetic...

"This ninjutsu isn't difficult."

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Nara Rankei remained silent for a moment before responding.

"Does Jiraiya-sama want to learn?"

"Huh? Are you alright?"

Jiraiya's eyes widened.

"Can I learn this ninjutsu?"

"Of course, I didn't teach you this for free."

Nara Rinka said calmly.

"If Jiraiya-sama wants to learn this flying ability, I have one condition."

"Trading ninjutsu for ninjutsu."

Ninjutsu exchange?

Jiraiya considered for a moment.

While such examples are not frequent in the ninja world, they are not entirely nonexistent.

When Nara made a deal with Konoha, didn't it involve a lot of A-rank and B-rank ninjutsu?

"I do know quite a few ninjutsu techniques."

Jiraiya watched Nara Rinka's retreating figure and said with a grin.

"Would you like me to give you the list?"

He was trained by three Hokage and also inherited the legacy of Mount Myōboku.

Even looking at the entire ninja world, Jiraiya's reserves of ninjutsu are so vast that only a very few ninjas can compare to them.

"unnecessary."

Nara Rinka turns around and gazes at Jiraiya.

"There is only one kind of ninjutsu I need—the Sage Art passed down from Mount Myōboku."

Jiraiya does indeed possess a great many ninjutsu techniques.

However, Nara Rinka was only interested in the magical arts of Mount Myōboku.

"Celestial Arts!"

Jiraiya slowly uttered those two words, his smile instantly vanishing as he looked at Nara Rinka with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

How did the other party learn about the existence of the Myoboku Sage Technique?

Is the Nara clan really that powerful?

Or...did someone else inform you?

Tsunade?

"So, are you interested in making a deal, Jiraiya-sama?"

Nara Langui made his accurate offer.

"Due to family secrets, I will not teach you the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting], but I can teach you the prototype of the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting], the [Super Beast Imitation Painting]."

"Feel sorry."

Jiraiya shook his head.

"The magical arts of Mount Myōboku are not included in this transaction."

He did indeed have a strong desire for the ability to fly.

After all, as an experienced ninja, Jiraiya knew all too well the tactical value of flight ability.

but……

That's a divine technique from Mount Myōboku!

Not to mention that Nara Rinka and Jiraiya were not related.

The unique nature of the lineage of Mount Myōboku alone meant that Jiraiya would never include Sage Techniques in the scope of trade.

"If the ability to fly is not possible."

Nara Rinka, seeing Jiraiya's indifferent expression, increased his bet.

"What about invisibility?"

"Invisibility?"

Jiraiya twitched the corner of his mouth and asked noncommittally.

"You're not talking about some kind of cheap trick like the 'cloak invisibility technique,' are you? Or something like the 'shadow technique' for invisibility?"

Faced with Jiraiya's questioning, Nara Rinkei simply raised his right hand, mimicking the act of refining chakra, before disappearing into the back of the [shadow creature].

【Camouflage】!

"Invisibility!?"

Jiraiya's mouth dropped open in astonishment. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, confirming that Nara Rinka had completely vanished from his sight.

"They're practically transparent and invisible!!!"

"That's right, advanced invisibility can make one's form transparent."

Nara Rinkasa released the [Camouflage Concealment] and revealed some general information about this A-rank secret technique to Jiraiya.

He has mastered far too many abilities related to invisibility.

The lowest level is naturally the E-rank [Cloak Invisibility Technique], a crude method used only by ninja academy students, which uses props such as cloth, cloaks, and wooden boards to achieve a visual invisibility effect.

A slightly more advanced technique is this A-rank technique: [Camouflage Concealment].

Secondly, there is Nara Rinkazu's Bloodline Limit, "Transparent Release," which he deduced from "Ice Release."

Then there's the B-rank technique, [Dustless Concealment], which the Second Tsuchikage had no mastery of. The strength of this B-rank invisibility technique somewhat exceeded Nara Ranke's expectations. It's not a simple invisibility technique, but rather involves elements of [Dust Release]...

Finally, there's the S-rank technique developed by Nara Rinkazu: Shadow Invisibility.

Nara Rinka knew very well the appeal of "invisibility" to guys like Jiraiya.

If I could exchange a technique called "Camouflage" for the Sage Mode inheritance of Mount Myōboku...

Even if you come here, you might still make a small profit.

Visiting Nara to see the laurel trees is definitely worth it.

"Master Nara!"

Jiraiya corrected his frivolous and casual posture, kneeling on the back of the [Shadow Creature], placing his hands on his thighs, and bowing respectfully to Nara Rinka.

"I have no other wish in this life but to be able to learn this transparent ninjutsu under a master!"

Even though Nara Rinka knew how eccentric Jiraiya was.

Seeing the other party's respectful bowing posture, I couldn't help but twitch my lips a few times.

"Lord Jiraiya, you need to charge for teaching students."

Nara Rinka suppressed her speechlessness and spoke up to remind her.

"The sage techniques of Mount Myōboku..."

"Apart from the legacy of Mount Myōboku, any other ability is at Master Nara's discretion!"

Jiraiya maintained his bowed posture and responded in a muffled voice.

"As long as Master Nara is willing to teach the Invisibility Ninjutsu."

"I, the Immortal Sovereign, have come before, and am willing to go through fire and water for Master Nara, even unto death!"

This is the second update from yesterday.

It's late... a little while.

(End of this chapter)