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

Chapter 503 Descendants of the Six Paths?

"The Rinnegan? The eyes of the Sage of Six Paths?"

Nara Shikaku's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but question it.

"Isn't that something that only exists in myths and legends?"

Konoha "collected" the two most famous eye-type bloodline limits in the ninja world—the Byakugan and the Sharingan.

Nara Shikaku also knew that his clan patriarch had secretly adopted a "daughter" from the Blood Pond clan.

Of course, what he knew best was the A-grade technique that Nara Rinkei had developed single-handedly—[Lacquer Eye].

Several years have passed, and Nara Shikaku has mastered this highly difficult "eye-type ninjutsu".

After personally experiencing the effects of the [Lacquer Eyes] several times, the Executive Vice Hokage deeply agreed with a statement made by his clan leader—

The eyes are the key to mastering ninjutsu!

but.

【Lacquer Eyes】is merely an A-rank technique developed by Nara Rinkei and does not fall under the category of bloodline limits.

As for other eyes like the Sharingan and Byakugan, Nara Shikaku, having dealt with too many Hyuga and Uchiha ninjas on a daily basis, didn't have the same sense of unfamiliarity or awe that ninjas from other villages often showed towards them.

As for the blood dragon eye...

The Blood Pond Clan was suppressed to Hell Valley by the Uchiha Clan back then, and now the entire clan has been almost wiped out.

Nara Shikaku had no special feelings for the Blood Dragon Eye.

But the Rinnegan is different!

Those are no ordinary eyes; they are the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths!

Whether they are ninjas from the Land of Fire, the Land of Water, or other countries and villages, as long as they have received systematic ninja education and are not stupid, they are basically familiar with the legends of the Sage of Six Paths.

According to legend, the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths are the Rinnegan!

The Sage's Eyes, unique in the thousands of years of ninja history!

"Brother Shikaku, why are you still holding such a rigid attitude towards problems?"

Nara Rinka said disdainfully, and he lightly tapped his wrist, and the [Dragon Vein Mask] immediately fell into his palm.

"The dragon vein of Loulan originates from the divine tree and has also received special certification from the Living Slug Immortal."

"Others may not know this story, but didn't we already know about the Goddess of the Rabbit, the Divine Tree, the Sage of Six Paths, and so on?"

Nara Shikaku's expression froze.

That's true.

but……

That involves the Sage of Six Paths, after all!

The unparalleled progenitor of ninjas!

Compared to those vague and ethereal "Goddess of the Rabbit", "Divine Tree", "Dragon Vein" and the like.

Nara Shikaku, who practically grew up listening to stories of the Sage of Six Paths, was clearly more shocked by the existence of the Sage's Eyes.

The impact of such a story coming to life is something that most people can't immediately handle.

Nara Shikaku stroked his growing goatee, trying to adjust his mindset.

"Fine, if the Nara clan can produce a Hokage, then the Sage of Six Paths' eyes... well, if we have them, so be it!"

At the same time, Nara Shikaku quickly searched his mind for information about the Sage of Six Paths.

Although the Sage of Six Paths is generally regarded as a fictional character in a mythological story.

However, there are still quite a few ninja clans in the ninja world that can be connected to the Sage of Six Paths.

This certainly does not include clans that rely on secret techniques, such as the Ino-Shika-Cho clan.

The Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, Inuzuka, Aburame... these clans that rely on secret techniques do not depend on any bloodline limit, but rather on their ninjutsu talent.

However, the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure's level of secret technique development is not much different from that of bloodline limits...

Including the Nara clan now, whose shadow techniques were already comprehensive, after being continuously supplemented and enhanced by Nara Rankei, they are almost at the level of a bloodline limit, especially their [lacquer eyes]...

Let's return to the Sage of Six Paths.

According to the intelligence information possessed by Nara Shikaku.

In the ninja world, those who can be associated with the Sage of Six Paths are basically ninja clans that have passed down their lineage through bloodline limits.

I wonder how many blood relatives the Sage of Six Paths had back then...

"The Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, and Uzumaki clans have all historically claimed to have had a relationship with the Sage of Six Paths."

Nara Shikaku slowly started counting on his fingers, listing the ninja families that were suspected to be descendants of the Sage of Six Paths.

"In addition, there are similar rumors about the Kaguya clan of Kirigakure."

"The Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers of Kumogakure possessed a large number of Six Paths Ninja Tools, and some people have even said that they were descendants of the Six Paths."

"Finally, it should be the Feathered Robe Clan..."

Nara Shikaku quickly identified seven ninja clans that were connected to the Sage of Six Paths.

Considering what Nara Rinka just said, he will have to "make another trip abroad".

Then we don't need to consider the Senju and other families.

Also.

The Hagoromo clan did not survive until the arrival of the Ninja Village era; they had already become history by the Warring States period.

Decades have passed, and Nara Shikaku has never heard any news or rumors about the Hagoromo clan.

After considering all factors, Nara Shikaku came to a conclusion.

"Fourth Hokage, are you going to Kirigakure, Kumogakure, or... Uzushiogakure?"

The Land of Whirlpools, the country where Whirlpool Village is located, is also the home of the Whirlpool Clan.

Unfortunately, the Uzumaki clan was attacked and wiped out in past wars.

Based on the intelligence currently available to Konoha, it should be the work of Madara Uchiha...

However, the Uzumaki clan did not disappear completely as a result, but scattered throughout the ninja world, living in anonymity.

This statement may sound a bit strange.

However, Nara Shikaku still believed in the theory that "red-haired ninjas generally come from the Uzumaki clan".

If a member of the Uzumaki clan suddenly exhibited "atavism," directly awakening the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths...

This doesn't seem entirely impossible.

"Nowhere."

Nara Lan Gui shook his head.

"I plan to go to the Land of Rain."

That's probably a descendant of the Uzumaki clan!

Nara Shikaku nodded earnestly.

But then he became worried again.

"Fourth Hokage, in recent years, Hanzo the Salamander has been living a secluded life in Amegakure. No one knows what that salamander is plotting in secret."

During the three wars, the three great nations of Konoha, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure fought a chaotic battle within the Land of Rain.

Despite being the "host village," Amegakure did not forcibly intervene in the war to expel the enemy.

You should know that during World War II, Hanzo the Salamander's behavior was absolutely insane!

Let's not talk about anything far away.

Take Konoha for example.

The legendary Sannin of Konoha were actually given to them by Hanzo of the Salamander after he defeated them.

During World War II, Hanzo the Salamander wreaked havoc on the battlefields of the Land of Rain, seemingly unaware of what an opponent was.

Nara Shikaku had no idea what Hanzo the Salamander was really thinking.

However, he was certain that Hanzo the Salamander was an extremely terrifying ninja.

Even if it weren't for the fact that Amegakure and the Land of Rain's national (village) strength were too weak.

Hanzo the Salamander could even be called "Rain Shadow"!

According to the intelligence information currently gathered by Konoha, Hanzo of the Salamander is not dead.

Nara Shikaku was very worried.

If Nara Rinkachi intends to travel to Amegakure, he might encounter some danger...

"Salamander?"

Nara Lan Gui pouted.

"Don't worry about this guy, I probably won't even have any direct contact with him... Well, it's best not to make any definitive statements now."

"By the way, Shikaku-nii, is Jiraiya still in the village?"

"Lord Jiraiya?"

Nara Shikaku thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"A few days ago, Jiraiya-sama volunteered for a mission to leave the village, and the village currently has no information on his whereabouts."

As a ninja village, Konoha has a strong ability to control its ninjas.

But there are always exceptions to everything.

The three ninjas are clearly not part of this system.

"Find an opportunity to send a message to Jiraiya."

Nara Rinka gave the instructions.

"Whether it's looking for Gamabunta or Minato Namikaze, as long as we can get in touch with him, that's fine."

"Just pass on a message for me, saying that I'm going to the Land of Rain."

There are quite a few descendants of the Sage of Six Paths.

But Hinata is clearly not one of them.

The chapter mentions Nara Shikaku's perspective.

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Also.

I updated too late yesterday, which greatly affected my condition.

Take a break, two updates today.

The second update might be later than midnight.

(End of this chapter)