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

Chapter 62 The Black Hand from the King of Pots!

"It was successful, but not entirely successful."

Nara Rinka gazed at the Shadow Rasengan in his hand, which was infused with Yin Release chakra.

The dark, gloomy energy sphere had a smooth, flat surface, without the slightest rotational fluctuation, and was as quiet as an ordinary iron ball ninja tool.

Judging from its appearance alone, no one could tell that beneath this tranquil, pitch-black exterior lay a rapidly spiraling stream of chakra.

"When wind-type chakra is incorporated, the Rasengan becomes Wind Release: Rasengan, and there is also the subsequent version, Wind Release: Rasenshuriken."

Nara Rinkazu's mind stirred slightly, and the [Shadow Rasengan] in his hand shrank continuously until it vanished into nothingness.

"The nature of Yin Release chakra is completely different from that of Wind Release chakra."

"Wind-type chakra focuses on cutting effects."

"The core of Yin Dun lies in creating form from nothingness."

"Adding Yin Release chakra is like adding an invisible shell to the Rasengan, allowing its effect to last longer, just like..."

"Like some kind of energy weapon!"

Nara Rinka stared intently at the panel, checking the effects of the [Shadow Rasengan] technique.

The stable state of the [Shadow Rasengan], and its effect of severely disrupting the chakra within the target's body.

The combination of these two elements immediately reminded Nara Ranke of some special ninja tool that existed in the ninja world.

Black stick!

"The 'black rods' that will be inserted into Nagato and the Six Paths of Pain in the future will possess extremely powerful physical properties and chakra disruption effects, while also serving as a means of chakra communication and transmission."

Nara Rinka recalls information about Nagato, the Rinnegan, the Six Paths, and other abilities.

"During the final four battles, those 'gods' also used their Truth-Seeking Jewels to create black rod-like weapons for attacking and fighting enemies..."

"Perhaps the Truth-Seeking Balls are the final form of the black rods of Pain's Six Paths!"

Nara Rinka pondered for a moment, then put away his wild thoughts.

For him at present, the Tailed Beast Ball is a super ninjutsu that is both desirable and unattainable.

Not to mention the Truth-Seeking Ball, which encompasses the power of all things and surpasses Bloodline Limits and Bloodline Elimination!

Furthermore.

The Rasengan itself can be seen as a product of a near-ultimate transformation of chakra form.

Nara Rinka wants to change the appearance of the Shadow Rasengan, transforming it from a black sphere into a black rod, in order to create a more refined chakra energy weapon...

"Let's think about how to get the research back on track!"

Nara Rinka patted his head and created more Shadow Clones to join the research.

"The effect of the Shadow Rasengan is great, but it's not what I want."

"There was a slight error in the order of the research just now."

"What I should have done was to incorporate the characteristics of the Rasengan into the Rasengan, not to incorporate Yin Release chakra into the Rasengan..."

The research direction was revised.

Nara Rinkasa became obsessed with ninjutsu and could not extricate himself from it.

Time passed, I don't know how much.

"Waaah!"

A familiar deer call drew Nara Ranka's attention away from the new ninjutsu.

He looked up at the window and was somewhat surprised to see a pair of very familiar, magnificent antlers.

"Big Horn?"

Nara Rinkei handed the research task over to the Shadow Clone and the Shadow Clones, and then walked out of the training room alone to face the "guest".

"Why did you come today? Did Pingzi ask you to come?"

Big Horn stared at Nara Rinkazu for a while with its wet, black eyes, seemingly curious about its little master's development speed.

Then it turned its head to the side, lowered its head, and revealed a short message hidden between its magnificent antlers.

The Nara clan's unique way of delivering mail—the deer postman.

Nara Rinka removed the text message and glanced at it briefly.

"Chieftain—no, the new chieftain wants to see me?"

……

After a quick tidying up, soon...

Nara Rinkaku then rode on his Ōkaku and slowly left the village.

Back to Kikyo Castle.

While passing by the Kikyo Orphanage, Nara Ranke unexpectedly saw a large group of burly ninjas gathered outside the orphanage, forming a long, almost impenetrable human-shaped line.

Judging from their physiques and the ninja clan insignia on their bodies, it's easy to tell that these guys are all ninjas of the Akimichi clan.

"Why are Akimichi clan ninjas lining up here?"

Nara Rinka was slightly taken aback, and gently sniffed the air, which was filled with the rich aroma of fried chicken.

"But this business looks really good; it seems we've found the right path!"

"I'll talk to Nono-nee about the current situation when there are fewer people."

After glancing at the Kikyo Orphanage from afar, Nara Rinkazu patted Ōkaku's forehead, and the latter continued walking forward.

Return to the clan's territory and go to see the clan chief.

Nara Rinka saw a chicken family bucket that was both unfamiliar and familiar at the clan chief's house.

"Nonou-nee has actually opened a business in the Nara clan area...?"

Nara Rinkazu's lips twitched as he looked at Nara Kano, who was holding a bucket of fried chicken in his arms. Kano had just finished sucking on a fried chicken leg and was holding a bone in his hand.

"Lan Gui, want to try it? It tastes pretty good."

Seeing Nara Langui's expression, the old clan chief offered the bucket of fried chicken he was holding.

"This food called 'fried chicken' has become very popular in Kikyo City in the last two days."

"Many kids are crying because they can't buy fried chicken."

"No need, clan chief, please eat it yourself."

Nara Rinka shook his head and turned to look at Nara Shikaku, who was enjoying tea on the other side.

"Chieftain, why did you send Big Horn to tell me to come back?"

"There are indeed a few things."

Nara Shikaku put down his teacup and looked at Nara Ranka with a complex mix of curiosity, surprise, and admiration.

"I've already looked at the 'lacquer eye' technique scroll that my dad gave me, and I'm currently studying it."

"I've lived for over twenty years, and I never imagined that our Nara clan would one day become a clan with eyes like the Uchiha and Hyuga..."

"However, I must say, Lan Gui, the secret technique you developed is truly amazing!"

"This is largely thanks to the information provided by the old clan chief."

Nara Lan Gui humbly replied.

"I only did a little bit of work."

"Shikaku."

Nara Kano, who was standing nearby, suddenly interrupted.

"We are all ninjas of the Nara clan, so there's no need for such polite nonsense; it's tiring to listen to."

Nara Shikaku, who was originally going to exchange a few more pleasantries, touched his stubble somewhat awkwardly—he had started growing a beard.

"Okay, sorry."

The new patriarch skipped the tedious formalities and got straight to the point.

"Lan Gui, I called you back because there's something I need to confirm with you."

"In the past two days, news has been circulating in Konoha that a young ninja from the Nara clan defeated Uchiha Shisui, the renowned super genius of the Uchiha clan."

"Are you aware of this?"

Is the person you're talking about me?

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow in surprise.

For the past two days, he has stayed at home, studying ninjutsu, and rarely went out.

During that time, Ninja Cat Tahi did come once, but it was to deliver weapon design drafts from the sword-forging master of the Land of Iron.

Nara Rinka first confirmed the weapon design draft of the kodachi.

By the way, I also acquired a scroll of the C-rank Water Release ninjutsu "Water Cutter" from Mrs. Cat through Tianhuo.

Besides.

Nara Rinka basically ignored the news from the outside world, and naturally had no idea about the topics that the residents of Konoha had been discussing over tea and meals in the past two days.

But then again.

Where did this inside information come from?

"I did fight Uchiha Shisui, and I defeated him."

Nara Rinkazu did not choose the pointless concealment when faced with the two clan leaders.

"And it wasn't just Uchiha Shisui, but also Uchiha Inahi."

Upon hearing Nara Ranke's frank confession, both the new and old clan leaders were somewhat shaken.

Uchiha Shisui.

The most renowned super genius of the Uchiha clan in recent years.

Many people believe that Uchiha Shisui's talent was no less than that of Hatake Kakashi.

And this genius ninja is a member of the Uchiha clan...

They were actually defeated by one of our own Nara clan members?

He was defeated in a fair and square one-on-one duel?

The old clan chief grabbed at nothing when trying to grab a chicken leg.

The new clan chief increased the frequency of stroking his beard.

"Chieftain, I have a question."

Before the two could speak, Nara Rinka asked the question first.

"Where did this news come from?"

The duel between Nara Rinka and the two Uchiha was not carried out in a grand manner.

Logically speaking, apart from the three parties involved, no outsiders should know about this matter.

"I'm not entirely sure either."

Nara Shikaku shook his head.

"It was probably the day before yesterday that this news suddenly spread, and now everyone in Konoha is saying that the Nara clan has produced a genius ninja."

Rumors about this pattern are spreading...

Nara Rinka's eyelids twitched slightly as he suddenly remembered Minato Namikaze's earlier instructions and subconsciously thought of Konoha's number one scapegoat.

"Could it be that old fox Danzo Shimura is behind this?"

Nara Shikaku pressed further, "Rankei, what negative impact are you worried these rumors might have on you?"

"No, to me, outsiders' discussions are just like wild winds blowing through the forest, they have no practical effect."

Nara Rinka came to her senses and began to explain.

"I'm just worried that someone is deliberately stirring up trouble behind the scenes, trying to provoke a conflict between us and the Uchiha clan."

"Your viewpoint is not without merit."

Nara Shikaku's brows furrowed slightly.

"However, although the Uchiha clan ninjas are aggressive, they would never do something like bullying the weak... well, that's about it."

Perhaps feeling that his words lacked impact, Nara Shikaku quickly added.

"Lan Gui, no matter what, your family will always be your strong support."

(End of this chapter)