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

Chapter 73 The Uninvited Guest! (Third update, 10,000 words)

[Rank A Spell: Dark Travel Spell]

[Spell Description: Let everything sink into the abyss of darkness!]

[Spell Effect: Creates an absolutely dark physical environment, completely blocking the opponent's vision. Only the caster can see things within the dark environment.]

[Surgery Evaluation: It's getting dark]

Although I successfully "learned" this A-level illusion technique with one click through the panel.

However, Nara Rinkei obediently opened the ninjutsu scroll in his hand.

"Is there something wrong with an A-rank illusion technique that deals area-of-effect damage?"

"Huh? Didn't you realize—oh, I almost forgot you have a chakra crystal!"

Nara Kano patted his forehead and reminded him.

"The effect of the Darkness Technique, 'Lan Gui,' is to create an absolutely dark environment."

"Can't you see how 'powerful' this illusion technique is for our Nara clan?"

In complete darkness, the Nara clan ninjas have no way to use their [Shadow Technique]!

As a "Nara ninja" who transcends tradition, Nara Rinkei finally realized what the clan leader meant.

"Didn't the Third Hokage know the characteristics of our clan's ninjutsu?"

"How is that possible!"

Nara Kano shook his head and revealed the truth of the matter.

"What I mean is, this Dark Travel Technique wasn't the Third Hokage's instruction, but someone else's."

A flash of inspiration struck Nara Rinka, and he immediately locked onto his target, "Shimura Danzo?"

"Yes, Danzo Shimura!"

The old clan chief pointed a finger at the ninjutsu scroll in Nara Rinka's hand.

"After this incident, our Ino-Shika-Cho triad has become utterly hostile to Shimura Danzo—"

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you something. After that incident, besides Yakushi Nonou leaving Root, Yamanaka Rin was also taken back to the Yamanaka clan by the Inujin."

Nara Kano stroked his beard, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Losing three Jonin subordinates in succession is a huge loss for Shimura Danzo."

"He must have deliberately tried to annoy us with such a trivial matter, and secretly had someone change the Third Hokage's reward for appeasement."

"Clan leader, although I dislike Shimura Danzo, your statement..."

Nara Rinka slowly organized her thoughts.

"You mean, Danzo Shimura's Root organization is now able to freely interfere with the Anbu, which is directly under the Hokage's command?"

"This is also what I find utterly perplexing."

Nara Kano put away his cold expression and also showed a strange look.

"Logically speaking, the Third Hokage ruled Konoha for decades, so the Anbu shouldn't have been interfered with by others, but Shimura Danzo..."

After thinking for a moment, Nara Kano shook his head, banishing the troublesome problem from his mind.

"In short, Lan Gui, the feud between us and Shimura Danzo will not end so easily."

Nara Kano earnestly gave his instructions.

You must be careful.

"Don't worry, clan leader."

Nara Rinka nodded, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"I also don't believe that what happened back then is completely over!"

Do not create enemies that will keep you up at night.

This has always been Nara Rinka's guiding principle.

But what if you really provoke such an enemy...

For their own peace of mind and happiness, Nara Rangsei will surely eliminate the root of the trouble as soon as possible!

"Just as I expected... Lan Gui is hardworking and ambitious, and also possesses a decisive and resolute spirit!"

The old clan chief glanced at Nara Rangsuke and nodded inwardly.

"I will deal with the issues regarding sealing techniques and water-style ninjutsu as soon as possible;"

"If there are any other problems, you can come to me immediately."

"As for chakra crystals... I can only say I'll do my best."

"Thank you, clan chief." Nara Rinka expressed his gratitude.

"I should be thanking you."

Nara Kano tightened his grip on the scroll of [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting].

This is another technique scroll with overall value that rivals [Lacquer Eye]!

If the abilities of [Lacquer Eyes] and [Shadow Beast Imitation Painting] became widespread within the family...

Perhaps the Nara clan could actually compete for the fourth generation title—

No, he's the Fifth Hokage!

……

After leaving their clan's territory, Nara Rinka headed towards the Kikyo Orphanage.

"Chakra crystallization, sealing techniques, advanced water-style ninjutsu—the clan leader is as generous as ever."

And there were unexpected gains as well!

"Although the clan leader doesn't seem to value the [Darkness Travel Technique] much, I think this area-of-effect illusion has considerable untapped potential..."

"Of course, the most important thing is still the [Shadow Transformation Technique]!"

In high spirits, Nara Rinka quickly returned to the Kikyo Orphanage.

With the deployment of troops by Sunagakure, Kikyo's orphanage, which was always crowded with Akimichi clan ninjas a few days ago, has become much "quieter".

However, many people in Kikyo Castle and even Konoha Village still make a special trip to Kikyo Orphanage to try its new specialty dish, "fried chicken."

However, compared to the past, the current customer traffic has returned to a normal range.

As the number of guests increases, the chances of the children in the Kikyō Orphanage being adopted also increase.

In the past few days, two children from the Kikyo Orphanage have been adopted and taken away by kind-hearted ordinary families.

When Nara Ranka returned to the Kikyō Orphanage, another guest was visiting the orphanage.

However, the identity of this guest was somewhat unexpected!

"Oyajo En!"

After clearly seeing the other party's facial features, Nara Rinka used the [Body Flicker Technique] to instantly appear next to Yakushi Nonou and stand in front of her.

Looking at the "traitorous ninja of the Land of Hot Springs" who was almost forgotten, Nara Rinka narrowed his eyes.

What are you doing here?

"Nara clan's genius lad, it's been a while, you've grown quite a bit taller!"

Miyajo En smiled and looked Nara Rangsuke up and down, offering his comments.

"He looks more like a grown-up ninja than before."

"To pluck the laurel..."

Yakushi Nonou gently patted Nara Renka's shoulder and said softly.

"Mr. Miyagi is here to visit the Kikyo Orphanage."

"Furthermore, according to the fat nun, Mr. Miyagi also wants to invest in our fried chicken business."

"This person..."

Nara Ranka frowned slightly, but considering the other party's predicament, he still did not reveal the other party's identity in public.

"The Dean of Pharmacy is right."

Miya Shiro nodded generously.

"I came back with your Konoha ninja squad, um, the one with those hot-blooded young guys who always wear green bodysuits."

"I've come to Konoha this time to do business!"

"My original plan was to get involved in Konoha's real estate market, but I accidentally discovered this novel food called 'fried chicken' being sold outside this orphanage..."

"My business sense tells me that this food has enormous potential commercial value."

Nara Ranke didn't take what Miyajo En said seriously at all.

However, Yakushi Nono, who vaguely sensed the situation, calmly invited Miyajo En into the reception room of Kikyo Orphanage.

The reception room was simple and unadorned.

Nara Rinka and Yakushi Nono sat on one side, while Miyajo En sat on the other side.

The two sides were separated only by a tea table and three cups of coarse tea.

In this environment, Nara no longer needed to worry about anything.

"Let me be frank, Miyajo En, your identity is too sensitive. Kikyo Orphanage does not welcome you."

"Nara-kun, are you the owner of this orphanage?"

Miyajo En still had a smiling face, showing no sign of anger.

"The Dean of Pharmacy hasn't spoken yet."

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Miyagi."

Yakushi Nonou raised an eyebrow and spoke frankly.

"My attitude towards laurels is my attitude."

"Oh? It seems I misjudged the relationship between the two of you."

Miya Shigen adjusted the fancy sunglasses on the bridge of his nose.

"Then let's put the matter of cooperation aside for now."

"Director Pharmacist, I'd like to inquire whether your Kikyō Orphanage takes in homeless infants and children?"

Homeless infants?

Nara Rinka frowned slightly, a few scattered thoughts passing through her mind.

However, he did not say much about this matter.

Nara Rangsuke can refuse Miyajo En's business cooperation proposal.

However, he also knew that "children" were Yakushi Nonou's fatal weakness!

however.

Just like Nara Rinka knows the depth of Yakushi Nonou's knowledge.

Yakushi Nonou also knew the strengths and weaknesses of Nara Rinka.

Since Nara Rinka harbored great wariness and aversion towards this Mr. Miyajo En.

Therefore, Yakushi Nonou would not rashly agree to the other party's topic.

"It doesn't sound convincing at all for Mr. Miyagi, who is planning to get involved in the real estate industry, to say 'homeless infants'."

"In fact, I originally planned to open an institution specifically for orphans."

Miyajo En shrugged and downed the tea in front of him in one gulp.

"Wow! This tea tastes really good—"

"In short, it seems that the negotiations have completely fallen apart, so I have no choice but to take my leave."

With a bitter expression, Miyajo En put down his teacup, nodded to the other two, and left the reception room swiftly.

"What exactly is this guy here for?"

Nara Rinka frowned.

He always felt that dangerous people like Miyajo En had ulterior motives for coming to Kikyo Orphanage.

"Lan Gui, do you know Mr. Oyajo very well?"

Yakushi Nonou held Nara Ranka's hand, comforting her while asking softly.

"We had some interaction before."

Nara Rankei highlighted some key points about the matter of Miyajo En.

"In short, Miyajo En is definitely a dangerous person!"

As Yakushi Nonou and Nara Ranke walked out of the reception room side by side, they were unaware that Miyajo En was not the only "dangerous person" who had come to Kikyō Orphanage today.

As soon as the two left the reception room, the thin monk hurried over to report the news.

"Dean, something terrible has happened!"

The thin monk's wrinkled forehead was covered in sweat, and his voice was broken and weak.

"The nun has disappeared!"

A fat nun?

Yakushi Nonou and Nara Ranke exchanged a glance, both thinking of Miyajo En, who had just left.

But the next moment, the thin monk offered a half-open scroll.

"My children and I just searched the area, and it turned out to be a snake that delivered this scroll."

snake?!

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow and gestured for the thin monk to place the scroll in his hand on the ground.

"Thank you for your hard work, cultivator."

Yakushi Nono nodded to the thin monk.

Knowing the situation was unusual, the latter did not wait idly by, but turned and left immediately.

In the thin monk's view, it was best for ordinary people like him not to get involved in the affairs of ninjas.

Wait until the thin monk has completely left.

Nara Rinkazu formed hand seals and summoned a shadow clone, which picked up and opened the "Serpent-Holding Scroll".

The message on the scroll was very complex and unusual; Nara Rinka couldn't understand it.

"This script seems to require special decryption symbols to be recognized."

"Yes……"

Yakushi Nonou raised her hand and placed it on Nara Ranka's shoulder, her tone heavy.

"This is a special communication script from the root."

"The one who sent us this scroll was Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin."

Let's talk about the [Darkness Travel Technique].

The essence of illusion is a ninjutsu that uses the five senses as a basis to disrupt the enemy's mental will.

In the manga, the "Darkness Travel Technique" is an A-rank genjutsu used by the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

In the anime, this genjutsu was changed to be used by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

The description of the "Darkness Movement Technique" in the Book of Fighting is very simple, with almost no substantial information. It neither mentions that it is a "Yin Release Illusion Technique" nor that it is "another kind of illusion technique".

However, this is achieved through a compilation of the battle descriptions between the third generation and the first and second generations.

Ashin believes that the "Darkness Movement Technique" is a physical illusion technique similar to "Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar".

Just as described in this article.

Using his own chakra, he created an absolute dark physical environment, completely blocking the enemy's vision within it.

(End of this chapter)