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

Chapter 63 Returning a favor, a win-win approach!

Perhaps he felt that the idea of ​​"fighting against the Uchiha clan" sounded so troublesome that he wanted to retire on the spot.

Nara Shikaku quickly skipped over the topic.

"There's one more thing."

The new clan chief's gaze was fixed on the ring on Nara Ranka's right index finger.

"Lan Gui, I heard from Father that you successfully resonated with the chakra crystal that the family has been keeping for so long?"

"That's right."

Nara Rinka raised her right hand, showing the indigo gem on her ring.

"The effect is outstanding."

"Chakra crystals are indeed very powerful ninja tools, but this is your personal opportunity."

Nara Shikaku nodded, then changed the subject.

"What I want to say is that the chakra crystal contains a very large amount of chakra."

"And as far as I know, Lan Gui, you don't seem to know any high-level ninjutsu, do you? I mean, advanced ninjutsu other than shadow techniques."

"No, actually I know quite a few advanced ninjutsu..."

Nara Ranke looked at the new clan chief and tentatively asked, "What does the clan chief mean?"

"The family's shadow techniques fall under the category of Yin Release, and there are many restrictions on their use."

Nara Shikaku pulled a wooden box from the side of the table, handed it to Nara Rankei, and gestured for him to open it directly.

"Compared to conventional escape techniques, shadow techniques have both advantages and disadvantages."

"Now that you possess chakra crystals, you can control and use more chakra, and learn certain elemental elemental techniques, which can effectively compensate for your own shortcomings."

Nara Ranka weighed the wooden box in her hand. "So what's inside this box?"

"Several C-rank escape technique scrolls collected by the family."

Nara Shikaku stroked his chin and said casually.

"Considering the special nature and secrecy of the ninja profession, this wooden box contains one scroll each of the four elemental transformations of water, fire, wind, and thunder. You can choose whichever you need to learn."

"Also, Dad said you used Earth Release in battle before... so there are two scrolls of Earth Release ninjutsu here, one C-rank and one B-rank."

"You can open the box and take a look first."

Nara Kano, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly when he saw that his son had perfectly completed the task he had assigned.

As mentioned before, in the old clan chief's view, Nara Ranke's most important task at present is to learn how to skillfully use the abundant energy contained within the [Chakra Crystal]. (Chapter 45)

However, the Nara clan's [Shadow Technique] belongs to the Yin Release category, and the chakra used in the [Shadow Technique] is Yin Release chakra created solely from spiritual energy.

Nara Kano is unsure whether the chakra contained within the [Chakra Crystal] can be transformed into a special kind of "Shadow Chakra".

However, he knew that [Chakra Crystals] could definitely be used to amplify the power of regular ninjutsu!

Therefore, after returning to the village.

Nara Kano specifically asked his son to collect some Five Elements Escape Techniques for Nara Ranke to learn and use, which would also expand his range of abilities.

Initially, the old clan chief did not intend to hand over all these scrolls of the Five Elements Escape Techniques to Nara Rangatsu so quickly.

After all, the family had already distributed the rewards for the [Lacquer Eye] technique scroll.

Even though Nara Kano is the head of a clan, he cannot arbitrarily reward talented juniors within the clan.

But who can blame them when the news of "Nara Lan Gui defeating Uchiha Shisui" has been spreading like wildfire throughout Konoha these past two days?

Now is the perfect opportunity to use this pretext to send out the Five Elements Escape Techniques that the family has prepared...

Nara Rinkei was unaware of the many twists and turns behind these ninjutsu scrolls; he simply opened the heavy wooden box in his hand.

The notification messages on the panel scrolled out like a flowing stream.

[C-rank technique detected: Lightning Release: Earth Walk. Learn it?]

[Detected C-rank technique [Wind Release: Great Breakthrough]...]

[...Rank C Technique [Fire Release: Great Fireball]...]

[...Rank C Technique [Water Release: Water Candy Barrier]...]

[...Rank C Technique [Earth Release: Earth Substitute]...]

[...Rank B Technique [Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall]...]

It is likely that they knew that Nara Rinka's chakra nature clearly contained the dual attributes of "yin" and "earth".

Of the six ninjutsu scrolls prepared by the old clan chief, the two Earth Release ninjutsu are far more practical and valuable than the other four.

[Rank C Technique: Earth Release: Earth Substitution]

[Spell Description: In an instant, the body is transformed into mud or rock]

[Technique Effect: Using one's own Earth Release chakra, at the moment of being attacked, one can gather nearby soil or rocks and use them as a medium to shape them into a human form, making the opponent mistakenly believe that the attack has succeeded.]

[Spell Evaluation: This is a substitution defense!]

In terms of the technique's effects alone, the [Earth Release: Earth Substitution] technique, which involves nature transformation, is undoubtedly far more powerful than its "initial form"—the E-rank [Substitution Technique].

It uses locally sourced materials, is easy to use, and is more deceptive.

As for the other skill, [Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall], there's no need to go into detail.

Dog Flow Wall's renowned name—no, I mean his powerful defense—is known to almost every ninja.

Taking advantage of the break while checking the ninjutsu scrolls, Nara Ranke quickly learned the other five elemental ninjutsu, excluding Lightning Release: Earth Walk, using the one-click learning function of the [Lazy Demon System].

"If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have patronized Mrs. Cat's place so many times."

"However, having another secret channel to obtain ninjutsu scrolls isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"Furthermore, ninjutsu that can find their way into the black market is generally of higher quality and more effective than regular ninjutsu, such as that [Water Release: Water Cutter]..."

Various thoughts flashed through Nara Rinka's mind.

He gently closed the wooden box in his hand, took a deep breath, and said earnestly.

"Clan leader, I am very satisfied with these ninjutsu techniques."

"That's good."

Nara Shikaku nodded.

"Since we don't know your specific chakra nature, the grades of the other ninjutsu, apart from Earth Release, are relatively low."

"If you need anything else later, you can ask the family again."

Although the Nara clan is a clan specializing in secret arts.

However, after hundreds of years of accumulation, the clan has a considerable number of conventional ninjutsu techniques in its collection.

Even if the clan does not possess the ninjutsu required by Nara Rinka, they can obtain the corresponding ninjutsu scrolls through other means such as purchase or trade.

However, doing so would inevitably increase the cost considerably...

But for the future of the family, it's all worth it!

"Chief, these rewards you have given are far too many."

Nara Rinkachi was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I don't know how to repay my family."

"What's wrong with that?"

Nara Shikaku chuckled softly.

"Isn't the meaning of family to think about the people of the family?"

"If you really want to repay the family, then research some more special secret techniques."

"To be honest, I'm extremely satisfied with the [Lacquer Eye] technique! It eliminates the need for hand seals, making things so much easier... Well, I mean, it allows me to maintain a greater advantage in battle."

Nara Shikaku felt he was just chatting idly.

Little did they know that Nara Rinka was seriously considering the words of the new clan chief.

Originally, Nara Rinkei did not want to have too many entanglements with the other ninjas in the clan.

But... the clan leader and the others gave way too much!

Perhaps from Nara Shikano's or Nara Shikaku's perspective, they were making a bet in advance to cultivate a super genius for their family, which showed a certain utilitarian mindset.

However, in Nara Ranke's own assessment, the value of the resources he has gained far exceeds what he has given up...

Only knowing how to take and not how to give back is not a sustainable way to live.

Moreover, "Returning to the Family" is almost equivalent to "S-Rank Family Mission".

Nara Rinkei's sharing of his "self-developed ninjutsu" with his clan is truly a win-win situation.

However, winning the Nara laurel wreath would bring even more rewards!

and so……

"Clan leader, what if I really have developed some special ninjutsu?" Nara Ranke asked solemnly.

The new clan chief's soft laughter abruptly stopped.

The old clan chief's eyes widened in surprise.

"Lan Gui, this is no joke."

Nara Kano put down the bucket of fried chicken in his hand.

"You've really developed another advanced secret technique? Something like [Lacquer Eyes]?"

"no."

Nara Rinkazu's previous words relieved the two generations of clan chiefs, but his next words made them tense again.

"It's probably not even as good as [Lacquer Eyes]."

The old and new clan leaders both showed speechless expressions.

What do you mean by "not as good as [Lacquer Eyes]"?

Do you think "Lacquer Eyes" is some common, overused "cloning technique"?!

The old clan chief eagerly pressed, "Lan Gui, have you really invented a new technique?"

"We already have a direction," Nara Rinka replied, "and we should be able to produce results soon."

The ninjutsu he was thinking of at that moment was not [Super Beast Imitation Drawing].

Although Nara Ranke really wanted to use the [Super Beast Imitation Painting] to exchange for another S-rank [Ninja Scroll] from the old clan chief.

However, ultimately, the current [Super Beast Imitation Painting] has not been successfully modified and is still a Yang Release ninjutsu, which is not very related to the Yin Release tradition of the Nara clan.

At this moment, Nara Rinka was thinking about the [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet].

A more accurate statement is that the foundation of "Spiral Acceleration"—[Shadow Binding Bullet]—has been removed.

First of all, the technique [Shadow Binding Bullet] has already been demonstrated to Minato Namikaze.

Secondly, the characteristics of "Spiral Acceleration" involve the A-rank technique [Rasengan], but this ninjutsu is not yet convenient to reveal to the outside world.

Finally, in Nara Rinkei's eyes, the quality, function, and value of the Shadow Binding Bullet were enough to outweigh the ninjutsu scroll resources that the clan would later reward.

Unmarked, long-range, sonic, low power consumption, strong control.

The value of the Shadow Binding Bullet to the Nara clan ninjas is self-evident.

Nara Kano laughed and said, "I look forward to that day!"

Nara Shikaku nodded in agreement.

But the young new clan leader suddenly realized something.

If Nara Rinkei really does discover some advanced secret technique, how should the family reward him this time?

(End of this chapter)