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

Chapter 46: The Upgrade of the Shadow Clone Technique!

"I've completed the A-rank quest I got for free before!"

Looking at the message that popped up on the panel, Nara Rinka did not open the scroll immediately.

He washed his hands, burned incense, bathed, and changed his clothes.

Once everything was ready, Nara Rinkei entered the training room, sat cross-legged, and focused his mind.

"Reading is always beneficial!"

[Opening...]

[This Rank A Ninja Scroll includes: Techniques]

[Rank A Technique: Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]

[Technique Description: Utilizes a vast amount of chakra to increase the number of shadow clones]

[Spell Effect: Divides the user's chakra multiple times to create several shadow clones with physical forms. These clones can move and fight like the user, but the chakra consumption is extremely high.]

[Technique Evaluation: I have many of these techniques running around everywhere]

"The A-rank forbidden technique [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] included in the 'Book of Seals' of Naruto?"

Nara Rinka's eyes lit up slightly.

He didn't have high hopes for this free A-grade [Ninja Scroll].

But unexpectedly, a high-quality A-rank ninjutsu was actually produced.

[Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], the signature ninjutsu (external) technique (cheat code) of the future prophetic child, Naruto Uzumaki!

"I obtained the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] from the secret scroll, which saved me a lot of effort."

Nara Rinka originally intended to develop the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] on his own.

After all, he had already mastered the Shadow Clone Technique.

The difference between Rank B [Shadow Clone] and Rank A [Multiple Shadow Clone] is not great; it's simply a matter of the number of chakra units distributed and the degree of chakra consumption.

However, at that time, Nara Rinka's [Precision] attribute was only D-.

Even if he had the desire to develop the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], he was not destined to use it.

For ninjas with insufficient chakra, the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is an absolute forbidden technique!

Therefore, this plan has to be put on hold for the time being.

Later, after obtaining the Chakra Crystal at the Fire Temple, Nara Ranke had the idea of ​​developing the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.

Initially, he planned to start developing this A-rank ninjutsu—along with the Rasengan—after returning to the village.

Unexpectedly, this cheat-like technique was directly extracted from the [Ninja Scroll]!

"With the [Chakra Crystal], I can activate [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] by consuming only the chakra contained in the [Chakra Crystal] without depleting my own resources."

Nara Rinkazu stood up, took a blank scroll from the bookshelf next to him, and wrote data symbols on it.

"But as expected."

"Now that we already possess the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], how can we not integrate it into the [Shadow Clone Technique]?"

Time passed little by little.

Based on the detailed points recorded in the scroll of the "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique", Nara Rinkei precisely explored the key techniques for "creating multiple clones" and directly integrated them into the S-rank technique "Shadow Clone Technique".

Several more lines of messages popped up on the panel.

[S-Rank Technique: Shadow Clone Technique]

[Technique Description: An ultimate-level clone ninjutsu created based on [Shadow Secret Technique], [Clone Technique], [Shadow Clone Technique], and [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]. No hand seals are required; it can be activated instantly with a thought.]

【Technique Effect: 1. Using one's own Yin Release chakra, create multiple 【Shadow Clones】 that can switch between "shadow" and "physical form";

2. Omitted;

3. (Omitted)

[Skill Evaluation: Shadow Technique! Clone!]

"Although the ninjutsu level hasn't changed, the [Shadow Clone Technique] is significantly more powerful after incorporating the 'Multiple Clone' technique!"

Nara Rinka showed an extremely happy smile.

"More importantly... the Shadow Legion!"

With a thought, he continuously poured his Yin Release chakra into the shadow beneath his feet, and one figure after another emerged from the shadow, densely filling the training room.

"Why did you call me out? It's such a hassle."

"It's so crowded! I'd rather go to sleep."

"I'm going to lie down now. Goodnight everyone."

A chattering sound emanated from one shadow clone after another.

Nara Rinka's smiling face instantly froze.

What kind of Shadow Legion is this?!

They're such a bunch of lazybones!

A dark glint appeared in Nara Rinka's eyes as shadow tentacles sprang from beneath him, precisely connecting with each of the [Shadow Clones] in the training room, transforming them into shadows, and then absorbing them back into his body.

One figure after another disappeared, and in the end, only Nara Rinka and another [shadow clone] remained in the room.

Go buy some dinner.

Nara Rinka looked at the [Shadow Clone] and said expressionlessly.

"I'll also stop by Mandiantang on the way; the military rations I bought earlier are almost finished."

"Remember to buy some more balloons and balls; you know what they're for."

"What a hassle, can't you just go by yourself?"

The Shadow Clone stood still and muttered something.

"There's one more thing."

Nara Rinka added.

"When you go to Mandiantang, remember to ask the owner what the raw materials are used to make the chakra test strips they sell."

"Okay, okay, this is annoying."

[Shadow Clone] sighed, knowing he couldn't resist, but still acted quickly.

All necessary tasks should be kept simple.

Even the Shadow Clone technique embodies this ninja way.

Inside the cultivation room.

Nara Rinka gazed at the [Shadow Clone Technique] on the panel, feeling that its effect was quite different from what he had expected.

"The Shadow Clone Technique creates clones of myself, and their personalities are consistent with mine."

"The Shadow Legion's hopes cannot be placed on this bunch of lazybones..."

"As expected, it has to be [Super Beast Imitation Drawing]!"

While waiting for the return of the [Shadow Clone], Nara Rankei quickly sorted out his short-term plans for the future.

"From the perspective of a ninja, my primary identity right now is Tsunade's subordinate."

Nara Rinka raised his right hand, and a constantly rotating spiral energy ball appeared in his palm.

"Most actions require following Tsunade's orders."

"But without Tsunade's special instructions, I am relatively free."

Theoretically speaking, Nara Rinka could also go find the big fat sheep and have her assign him tasks.

Even without Tsunade's contact information.

If you really want to find her, Nara Rinka can also do so through the clan chief.

But should you actively seek out your superiors to take on tasks?

Even a donkey pulling a millstone won't whip itself twice because it's complaining about how slow it is.

What normal person would complain about having too little work?

Nara Rinka made up his mind that unless Tsunade-hime personally gave the order, he would remain on standby.

"So for me, the most important things right now are still the research on those ninjutsu techniques..."

The Shadow Rasengan in Nara Rinka's hand dissipated, only to quickly reform.

"And the forging of [Nature Mask] and [Chakra Metal]."

"The latter requires a visit to Mrs. Cat."

"The former... let's see what the [Shadow Clone] says after it returns."

Nara Ranke continued practicing the Rasengan for a while longer.

The Shadow Clone quickly brought back the items he needed.

During dinner, Nara Rankei handed over all the balloons that the Shadow Clone Technique had just bought and the Rasengan practice tasks to the other party.

"I knew I couldn't escape it..."

[Shadow Clone] His expression was numb.

"If I could be in two places at once, I would do the same."

"Stop complaining, it's just a waste of energy."

Nara Rinka turned her head and glanced at it.

"What did the owner of Mandiantang say?"

The shadow clone looked at the main body, about to say something.

But suddenly his eyes lit up, he put down the water balloon in his hand, walked to Nara Rinka's side, and his figure disappeared into the shadows, actually dissolving his clone.

[Shadow Clone] Everything that had just happened flooded into Nara Rinka's brain.

This includes his conversation with the owner of Mandiantang.

What are the materials used to manufacture chakra test strips?

"That's a special kind of wood that absorbs chakra to obtain nutrients."

"...When did the Aburame clan ever care about chakra attributes? (Very quietly)"

"This kind of wood!"

Nara Rinka's eyes lit up.

"Isn't this the wood used to make the [Seriousness Mask]?!"

In the scroll of "Nature Mask Forging Method" provided by Kakuzu, various forging materials were mentioned.

One of them is a special type of wood that can absorb chakra.

According to Nara Rinkazu's analysis, Kakuzu can use that special wood to make the [Nature Mask]. Therefore, that wood should have two characteristics: it is relatively easy to find and inexpensive.

In the scroll of the "Nature Mask Forging Method", it was mentioned that a certain type of wood would react to a special chakra attribute.

Nara Rinka felt that this characteristic was somewhat similar to chakra test strips, which is why he sent [Shadow Clone] to Mandian Hall to inquire.

Unexpectedly, we hit the target by mistake!

"Looks like we need to move up the plans to manufacture the [Nature Mask]!"

Nara Rinkachi then created another shadow clone and sent it to Mandiantang to buy some of this special type of wood.

Another period of waiting.

It wasn't until Nara finished his dinner that the Shadow Clone brought back a wooden stake.

The wooden stake in front of us is about 30 centimeters high and 20 centimeters wide, with an extremely rough surface.

"Is this that special kind of wood?"

Nara Rinka gently placed her hand on the wooden stake, preparing to cut off a small piece of wood.

But just then, a message popped up on the panel.

[SSS-level debris detected: [Divine Tree Branch]!]

[SSS-Rank Miscellaneous Item: Branch of the Divine Tree]

[Item Description: The source of all things in the universe, the alien that foretells the coming of the end]

[Item Effects: 1. Absorbs natural energy; 2. Absorbs chakra]

[Item Review: The Root of All Evil]

(End of this chapter)