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

Chapter 55 The New Head of the Nara Clan!

"fried chicken?"

As a Japanese food enthusiast, the pharmacist Nonou was unfamiliar with the name of the food mentioned by Nara Rangatsu.

But when the other party actually placed the so-called "fried chicken" in front of her, Yakushi Nonou finally understood why Nara Rankei's words were full of confidence in this food.

Golden-yellow batter wraps around the steaming chicken wings, the raised pieces on the surface resembling bursting fish scales, producing a crisp and pleasant sound when tapped with fingertips.

Once you tear open the crispy golden shell, the white steam, the aroma of chicken, and the tantalizing scent of multiple spices will flow out along with the glistening juices, making your mouth water.

Yakushi Nonou wasn't sure if the Akimichi clan's big eaters could resist the temptation of fried chicken.

But she was at least certain that she was almost unable to suppress the near-manic urge to eat coming from her stomach.

"Try it while it's hot, Nono-nee."

Nara Rinka pushed the plate forward, and the aroma of fried chicken swept through the air, unstoppable.

"I'm starting to eat."

Yakushi Nono only remembers clasping her hands together and then gently picking up a golden wing root.

But when she regained consciousness, all that was left in her hand was a bare chicken bone.

"Spalashi—(That's awesome!)"

Pharmacist Nonou placed the chicken bone in her hand onto the plate, letting it join her fellow sufferers.

"Lan Gui! I never knew your cooking was this good!"

"It's just that the food is novel and happens to suit your taste."

Nara Rankei shook her head, refusing to accept Yakushi Nonou's praise.

"Nonou-nee, what do you think of fried chicken as a fast food?"

"Fantastic!"

Yakushi Nonou raised two thumbs up, unusually displaying a youthful and energetic image.

"A novel and delicious treat that makes you want to lick your fingers!"

"Then let's treat this sentence as the product name."

Nara Rinka said with a smile.

"Finger-licking chicken".

Nara Rinkei taught all the secrets and techniques of "finger-licking good chicken" to the pharmacist Nono, while also reminding her not to forget to keep the fried chicken recipe a secret.

Yakushi Nonou breathed a sigh of relief. "Langui, I believe 'Finger-Licking Chicken' will be a huge success!"

"This is just the beginning."

Nara Rinkachi calmly and deliberately presented his plan.

"Assuming the Akimichi family is very receptive to novel foods like 'finger-licking chicken,' then it means we've identified the right target audience for our product. At that point, we can increase the variety of products and expand production..."

"Our ultimate goal is to open a super fast-food chain that spans the entire ninja world!"

Yakushi Nonou shook her head slightly, not intending to discourage anyone; she simply smiled and said...

"Lan Gui is absolutely right!"

……

Pharmacist Nonou enthusiastically led everyone at Kikyo Orphanage in making "Finger-Licking Chicken," and she had high hopes for it.

The fat nun and the thin monk initially refused to make fried chicken.

Just like the pharmacist Nono at the time, these two could not resist the aroma of "finger-licking chicken", especially the former.

As for the children in the Kikyo Orphanage, it goes without saying that "almost made them drool with envy" is the most fitting description for them.

In this enthusiastic and energetic atmosphere.

Nara Ranka quietly left the Kikyo Orphanage and returned to her clan's territory.

He had no intention of getting involved in the "fried chicken plan" at the Kikyo Orphanage.

Just stand quietly in the back and be a "shareholder" who invests in creative technology.

As for other specific matters, let Yakushi Nonou handle them.

Upon arriving at the clan's territory, Nara Rinka headed straight for the clan chief's house, intending to deliver the scroll of the "Lacquer Eye" technique as agreed.

But to his surprise, when Nara Rin arrived at the old clan chief's house, he was greeted not only by the clan chief, but also by another person.

"Lan Gui, you've arrived."

Nara Kano, dressed in casual clothes, smiled broadly, her expression a stark contrast to the young man beside her.

"How about a thrilling game of shogi?"

Nara Rinka was surprised and uncertain as he watched the old clan chief's behavior, which seemed to be a liberation of his true nature.

"Chieftain, what's going on?"

"I'm no longer the clan chief! I've retired!"

Nara Kano patted the young man next to him hard on the shoulder.

"Lu Jiu. He is now the clan leader!"

"Oh, right, Shikaku is still the class representative of the Jonin team, so he's basically taken over my job."

"This is so troublesome..."

Nara Shikaku's face was filled with helplessness and annoyance.

"I want to retire too."

"Let's talk about this after you have the baby."

Nara Kano said it casually.

"Isn't the purpose of having children to retire earlier?"

"Dad!"

Nara Shikaku scratched the back of his head, his face contorted in pain.

"I'm not even married, how could I have a child!"

"Hasn't Yoshino married you yet?"

Nara Kano was taken aback, his face filled with surprise.

"I thought you two had been married for several years. I was wondering why you didn't have children yet."

"Let me tell you, when it comes to having a baby, the first thing you need to do is get your wife lying down—"

"Shut up, Dad!"

Nara Shikaku looked flustered.

"There's a child here too!"

"Lan Gui is already twelve years old this year."

Nara Kano said nonchalantly.

"Do you think he's still a clueless little kid?"

Although, I do know a lot...

Looking up at the sky from the cassia tree in Nara, my thoughts wander.

"I'm very sorry, Lan Gui, is that right?"

Nara Shikaku apologized to the guests on behalf of his troublesome father.

"My father retired from the ninja profession for safety reasons, and his emotions are quite volatile. I hope you can understand."

"Long live understanding."

Nara Rinka came to his senses and took out a scroll from his ninja tool bag.

"So, clan leader... clan leaders, to whom should I give this scroll of secret techniques?"

"A secret scroll?"

Nara Shikaku looked bewildered. He had only taken over his father's job that morning and was unfamiliar with many things.

"What is this?"

"Oh, right, that's right, I almost forgot about it."

Nara Kano patted his forehead and extended his right hand to Nara Rinka.

"Give it to me first, I'll explain the details to Shikaku later."

Nara Rinka readily accepted the suggestion and presented the scroll of the technique for "lacquer eyes".

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now, clan leader."

"Wait, there are indeed a few things."

The old clan chief, holding a scroll, stopped Nara Rinka from speaking.

"They're all related to you."

"Have you found someone to forge weapons for you? Do you need any help?"

I went to the empty area this morning.

Nara Langui reported and guided.

"The specific tasks have been entrusted to Mrs. Cat."

"Hmm, not bad. Although the cat village clan is a bit greedy, their professional skills are still excellent."

The old clan chief stroked his beard.

"The second thing is about summoning beasts."

"I remember you were curious about psychic abilities before—wait a minute!"

Nara Kano's figure vanished instantly. When he reappeared, he was holding two new scrolls in his hand, while the scroll of the [Lacquer Eye] technique had been hidden away.

"These are scrolls of ninjutsu for summoning and reversing summoning. Please accept them, Lan Gui."

Nara Shikaku observed his father's actions and quickly concluded that "his father highly values ​​this junior member of the family," and easily figured out the general reason.

"Is it because of that scroll from earlier?"

"Thank you, clan chief."

Nara Rinka silently put away her unexpected joy and at the same time learned the [Reverse Summoning Technique] with a single click through the panel.

[Rank C Spell: Reverse Spirit Summoning Technique]

[Spell Description: A Reversal of the Summoning Technique]

【Spell Effect: After establishing a contractual relationship with a creature, ninja tool, puppet, etc., you can use a summoning contract to have the other party summon you to their side, or you can actively summon yourself to the other party's side.

The duration of the reverse summoning technique depends on the amount of chakra invested.

[Spell Evaluation: Not a monster! It's me!]

Whether it's the "Spirit Communication Technique" or the "Reverse Spirit Communication Technique".

The spacetime travel effects they can create are all temporary and short-lived!

"Chieftain, I have a question about [Spirit Summoning Technique] and [Reverse Spirit Summoning Technique]."

Nara asked earnestly.

"Can these two ninjutsu achieve a permanent effect?"

"Can."

Nara Kano nodded and held up two fingers.

"As far as I know, there are two ways to achieve a similar effect."

"First, your own chakra reserves are large enough. When using the Summoning Jutsu, by investing a sufficient amount of chakra, you can extend the duration of the summoned object as much as possible."

"Second, change the contract spell of the spirit communication technique."

The first solution offered by the old clan chief was only a temporary fix and was not considered for Nara.

But the second item...

"A contract spell to alter the summoning technique?"

"Um."

Nara Kano nodded and spoke without any hesitation.

"The Second Hokage once developed many new space-time ninjutsu based on the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan and the Summoning Technique, but the chakra consumption was extremely high."

This description sounds so familiar...

Nara Rinkaku's expression shifted slightly.

Before he could even speak, Nara Kano interrupted him.

"All the techniques mastered by the Second Hokage were recorded in the Scroll of Seals."

The old clan chief looked at Nara Rinka, his eyes filled with profound meaning.

"Those forbidden books are not even accessible to the class leaders of the Jonin, unless... they receive permission from the Hokage."

Nara Ranka nodded gently, "I understand."

"I've already told you about summoning beasts. If you don't want to contract a crow or a ninja dog, you'll have to find a summoning beast yourself."

The old patriarch paused, then continued.

"One last thing, your duel with Minato?"

"Tomorrow."

Many readers will likely have seen the "new ninjutsu that alters the contract technique of summoning" mentioned at the end of the chapter.

That's right, Ashin is referring to the Flying Thunder God Technique here. (Actually, there's also the Multiplying Explosive Tags, but not many people seem to care about the latter...)

The process of using the Flying Thunder God Technique is very simple.

The first step is to leave the technique somewhere.

The second step involves using techniques to move across time and space.

The third step, spacetime travel, was successful.

The key point is this [technique].

There aren't many space-time ninjutsu in Naruto; most of them are related to the eyes (bloodline).

Tobirama Senju's bloodline has nothing to do with space-time ninjutsu.

Minato Namikaze doesn't have any bloodline. (At least there's no concrete evidence that he used a bloodline cheat.)

Therefore, the two of them could only develop/improve the Flying Thunder God Technique based on existing techniques and speculations.

Of course, you could also argue that Tobirama Senju developed a unique space-time travel ninjutsu.

But in Ashin's view...

The Flying Thunder God Technique is actually a modified, one-way, spirit summoning technique.

It can resonate with the user's own chakra within its perception range, then activate the techniques it stores, and perform a one-way summoning.

This is the truth about the "Flying Thunder God Technique" in Ashin's eyes.

Furthermore, both Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze were qualified to improve the Summoning Jutsu contract.

One is my sister-in-law.

One is his wife.

Moreover, they all possess assets belonging to the Uzumaki clan.

(End of this chapter)