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

Chapter 72 The Clan's Reward! The Hokage's "Explanation"!

An S-rank technique, Shadow Transformation?!

Looking at the spell description on the panel, Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow slightly and carefully examined its effects.

"The [Shadow Creature], capable of shifting between reality and illusion, can become invisible and immune to physical attacks, or materialize to enhance its attack power!"

Nara Lan Gui mentally translated Effect 1 and felt extremely satisfied.

"The most powerful [Shadow Technique] I currently possess is the family's inherited A-rank technique, [Shadow Slap Technique]!"

In other words, the highest level of power that the [Shadow Creature] entity can currently achieve is equivalent to the [Shadow Slap Technique]!

Nara Rinka flipped through his own [Technique Abilities], checking out the A-rank secret technique that he had never had the chance to use since learning it.

[Rank A Secret Technique: Shadow Slap]

[Spell Description: Transformed into a wisp of shadow on a steel cable! A single thread carrying immense weight!]

[Spell Effect: The caster infuses chakra into their own shadow, materializing it and greatly increasing its strength. The shadow is woven into a stable structure like steel cables, capable of unleashing tremendous power.]

[Surgery Evaluation: High Strength!]

"The family's secret technique, the Shadow Slap Technique, condenses Yin Release chakra whose physical properties are comparable to a steel cable."

Nara Rinkazu flipped through the "Shadow Transformation Technique" manual, his mind drifting back to the scene of him piloting and controlling the "Shadow Gundam".

"The Shadow Gundam might not reach the level of a fully-fledged Susanoo, but compared to other unfinished Susanoo... it shouldn't be too much weaker, right?!"

Nara Ranka's gaze shifted to the second effect of the [Shadow Transformation Technique], and the surprise in his heart grew even stronger.

"Effect two... isn't that the Shadow Legion I've been longing for?!"

Initially, Nara Rankei pinned his hopes for creating the Shadow Legion on the Shadow Clone Technique.

But he still didn't quite understand what kind of beings his shadow clones were...

The Shadow Legion was not even halfway through its formation when it collapsed.

It now seems that the establishment of the Shadow Legion relied on the S-rank technique, Shadow Transformation!

The old patriarch was deep in thought ahead. Nara Rinka couldn't test the power of the [Shadow Transformation Technique], so he could only look at its last spell effect.

"It has the same effect as the [Shadow Clone Technique], carrying one's own spiritual consciousness..."

Nara Rinka didn't place too much importance on the final result.

Another thought flashed through his mind.

"I had similar doubts when I first acquired the Shadow Clone Technique."

"If the S-rank technique [Shadow Clone Technique] is a secret technique of the Nara clan, then given its power and effects, it shouldn't be completely unnoticed..."

"Now that I've unlocked the S-rank [Ninja Scroll] and obtained the [Shadow Transformation Technique], it answers my old question."

"If there's any possibility that the Nara clan could develop the Shadow Clone Technique, which is based on the Shadow Secret Technique and the Clone Technique."

"Then the Shadow Transformation Technique, developed based on the Super Beast Imitation Painting, is definitely a newly created technique!"

"It seems that the scrolls obtained from certain special S-rank missions may contain entirely new spells created specifically based on the user's mastery of those spells!"

"In that case, we need to consider the direction of future S-rank missions..."

Nara Lan Gui initially intended to share the basic version of [Shadow Binding Bullet] with the clan as a way of thanking the clan for its long-term support.

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes.

He failed to hand over the [Shadow Binding Bullet], but instead handed over the modified [Super Beast Imitation Painting] first.

"Will I be able to get another S-rank mission from the clan next time I use [Shadow Binding Bullet]? It seems a bit difficult..."

Nara Rinka is pondering how to get the next S-rank mission from his family.

The old patriarch, having regained his senses, had already put down the scroll of the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting].

"Lan Gui, is this [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] also a new ninjutsu you created independently?"

"That's not it."

Nara Rinka's previous answer made the old clan chief breathe a slight sigh of relief, but his next sentence almost made him choke.

"Actually, the prototype of the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] is the [Super Beast Imitation Painting], a Yang Release secret technique."

"I modified its properties, and that's how the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] came to be."

Changes in nature, reversals of yin and yang?

You're still just a child!

Nara Kano was so ashamed that she wanted to knock herself unconscious on the chessboard next to her.

"By the way, clan leader."

Nara Rinka reminded him.

"Actually, the [Super Beast Imitation Painting] was a gift from Nono-chan, so she should also receive her share of the reward for this S-rank mission."

Nara Rinka didn't mention the fat sheep at this time.

After learning that the "Super Beast Imitation Painting" that Tsunade Princess gave her was actually a secret scroll that Yakushi Nonou sold to Root in exchange for working capital for the orphanage.

Nara Ranke's feelings towards Tsunade Princess became strange.

He originally thought that the fat sheep was sincerely rewarding him.

I never expected it would just be a case of using someone else's flowers to present to Buddha.

Moreover, the flower borrowed was from Yakushi Nonou.

This is just too hilarious!

"I know, I know, I figured it out a long time ago. You and the pharmacist... never mind, I was pretty much the same back then."

Nara Kano waved his hand; he had already instructed Shikaku to secretly arrange for increased security around the Kikyo Orphanage.

But now it seems that what was done before was not enough...

The modified [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] is so powerful.

The significance and value of its original [Super Beast Imitation Painting] is self-evident.

To put it bluntly...

With just the secret technique of [Super Beast Imitation Painting], Yakushi Nonou is enough to establish a completely new family of secret techniques!

"Since we're talking about mission rewards... sigh, why does this kind of trouble always fall on my shoulders?"

Nara Kano tugged at his beard in pain, but he was also very reluctant to put down the [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] in his hand.

"The current clan leader should be that bastard Nara Shikaku!"

"That's your son, clan chief," Nara Rinka calmly reminded him.

"Sorry, I lost my composure."

Nara Kano sat upright with his head slightly bowed in apology.

"But, Lan Gui, let me tell you the truth."

"The family has already given out all the decent rewards they could during the last S-rank mission."

"Now you've produced this [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] technique... I really don't know how to reward you."

Hearing the old clan chief's words, Nara Rinka didn't sense anything was amiss.

Although the Nara clan is a major clan in Konoha, its overall strength is still somewhat lacking compared to truly top-tier bloodline limit clans.

The old clan chief's generous reward for the mission last time was already far beyond Nara Rinka's expectations.

But to put it simply...

Task rewards can be reduced, but they can't be eliminated!

Nara Kano was aware of this as well, and he pulled his beard forcefully.

"otherwise……"

The old clan chief looked at Nara Rinka and asked tentatively.

"Tell me what you want, and the family will trade it for you."

Instead of considering what reward the family should give.

It would be better to just throw the question at the person who asked it!

Nara Kano didn't know what reward he should give, but didn't Nara Rangsuke know what he needed?

"What I want?"

Nara Rinka was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised by the clan leader's reply.

"Anything is fine?"

"Anything is fine—well, don't be too absolute."

Nara Kano wanted to give a guarantee, but reality defeated the old man before he could even finish his sentence.

"As you know, our Nara clan is not a very large clan."

"Some things are not something that ordinary ninjas like us can covet."

Nara nods in understanding.

"That... a chakra crystal?"

"Why are you still thinking about this thing...?"

Nara Kano was somewhat speechless.

"The family has enough financial resources to buy chakra crystals, but the problem is that they are not available for sale on the market!"

"I'll have someone keep an eye on this... Besides the chakra crystals, what about the others?"

Is there still room for it?

Nara Rinka blinked.

"When those two Root ninjas attacked me a couple of days ago, that Yamanaka clan ninja's unique trap left a deep impression on me... So, the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques?"

"If you're talking about S-rank or A-rank sealing techniques, the family doesn't have the capability to help you obtain them."

Nara Kano's attitude was very calm.

"But if they just want some low-level sealing techniques, then the family can still work hard."

"What about the others?"

Well enough?

Nara Ranka confirmed, "If I want a certain ninjutsu, is the highest level B?"

"uncertain."

Nara Kano denied it.

"Ninjutsu and its value cannot be generalized."

"For example, the A-rank sealing technique is a 'secret technique' of Konoha."

"However, if Lan Gui wants to learn an A-rank Earth Release technique, the clan can still trade an A-rank Earth Release ninjutsu from outside."

"No."

Nara Rinka shook his head, thought for a moment, and then spoke to the clan chief.

"I need a water-style ninjutsu with binding and restrictive effects."

"An advanced water-style ninjutsu?"

Nara Kano stroked his beard, looking relaxed.

"Thanks to the Second Hokage, this type of ninjutsu is not rare in our village, and it is not difficult to obtain it."

"Anything else?"

"I can't think of anything right now."

Nara Lan Gui shook his head.

He wanted many things, but most of them were things his family couldn't provide.

"Let's put this topic aside for now."

Nara Kano created a shadow clone and sent it to retrieve a scroll.

"Lan Gui, the Hokage's 'instructions' regarding our previous conflict with Root have been delivered to our clan."

"The Hokage's 'explanation'?"

Nara Rinka noticed something unusual in the old clan chief's words, and he reached out to take the scroll that the other man handed him.

A message suddenly popped up on the panel.

[Rank A spell [Dark Travel Technique] detected. Learn it?]

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