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

Chapter 95 S-Rank Technique [Flying Thunder God Technique]! (Fourth update, 1.3 words)

"Escape from being a lowly ninja cannon fodder and rise to the rank of jonin!"

Nara Rinka stepped forward and took the stacked dark green uniform vest and the letter of appointment for the special jonin with both hands.

"That's great!"

Seeing the faint joy on the Nara boy's face, Hiruzen Sarutobi gently stroked his goatee.

"Although Special Jonin are not regular Jonin, they can still be regarded as the village's high-level force."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Nara Rinka and suddenly extended an invitation.

"Nara, would you be interested in joining the Anbu?"

According to Hiruzen Sarutobi's intelligence.

The Sand Village puppet forces that attacked Kikyo Castle last night only accomplished the task of destroying the castle gates.

The Sand Village ninjas suffered extremely heavy losses before they even had a chance to penetrate Kikyo Castle, and were forced to retreat.

The reason why the Sand Village's puppet forces suffered heavy losses was that, due to the white mist covering the field, no one from the Konoha ninja side could see clearly what was happening.

But one thing is certain.

Nara Rinkachi truly single-handedly dealt a heavy blow to the puppet army, which was known as the most elite force in Sunagakure!

Regardless of how Nara achieved this brilliant victory.

Considering the other party's age, talent, and Nara clan background, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't think of a reason not to recruit him.

Furthermore, the Nara clan seems to have recently developed a new type of ninjutsu that can create all sorts of shadow creatures, including flying creatures, using shadows as a means to greatly enhance their overall clan strength...

Hiruzen Sarutobi took this very seriously.

Flying ninjas are not uncommon.

But a flying ninja clan... seems to be the only one in the entire ninja world!

Whether because of his position as Hokage or because of his identity as a member of the Sarutobi clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that he had to show the Nara clan the appropriate attitude.

Using the name of the Dark Guard to recruit and cultivate the talented young men of the Nara clan is undoubtedly a good idea.

however……

Nara Rinka had absolutely no interest in the work of the Dark Division.

"I'm very sorry, Hokage-sama."

Nara Rinka, holding his vest and appointment letter, shook his head and refused.

"I don't really like working in the shadows."

"……All right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard, not expecting the other party to refuse so decisively.

However, refusing to work... that's exactly how the Nara clan should behave.

Hiruzen Sarutobi simply skipped the topic and took out a small scroll from his desk drawer.

"Given the S-rank mission Tsunade assigned last night, and your outstanding performance in this small-scale battle..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi handed the small scroll he had taken out to Nara Rinka.

"After unanimous discussion and approval by the village's leadership, you are permitted to learn one advanced ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing."

"The Book of Seals?"

Nara Rinka blinked, feigning a bewildered newbie expression, and decisively reached out to take the scroll.

"Yes, the Book of Seals."

Hiruzen Sarutobi began to explain.

"This scroll was originally sealed by the First Hokage. It contains a large number of advanced forbidden techniques and even the methods of using ultimate ninjutsu. It is the village's most treasured possession."

Nara Rinkachi, of course, knew exactly what the Book of Seals was all about.

But what he was really looking at was the completely silent control panel.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to present the true Book of Sealing at this moment...

Following past practice, the panel should now display a large number of learning prompts.

Unfortunately, there's nothing there right now.

Okay! I should have known!

Nara Rinkazu held his vest in one hand and the scroll in the other, a slight sense of regret in his heart.

"This scroll is so small it couldn't possibly be a true sealed book! It's probably some kind of catalog?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's next sentence directly answered Nara Rinka's question.

"This scroll contains the names of all the spells recorded in the Book of Seals."

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.

"You can choose one ninjutsu to learn. I will send someone to fetch the corresponding scroll for that ninjutsu later."

"However, I think you probably don't need the sword shadow clone technique anymore..."

[The Technique of Shadow Clone with a Sword in Hand]?

Isn't that the technique that was extracted from Yongdaimei's secret scroll?

Why would Hiruzen Sarutobi be at this time...?

and many more!

Nara Ranka suddenly recalled the old clan chief's instructions.

Could Hiruzen Sarutobi be referring to the technique he used to appease and appease the Nara clan, specifically the A-rank ninjutsu he developed himself: the "Shadow Clone Technique"?

"But what was sent to the Nara clan back then was the [Darkness Travel Technique]!"

"Shimura Danzo actually secretly changed Hiruzen Sarutobi's reward..."

"Should I marvel at Hiruzen Sarutobi's deafness and poor eyesight, or should I marvel at... Root's vast collection of secret techniques!?"

Speaking of which, the reserves of techniques at the root are exceptionally rich!

Nara Rinka suppressed the restless thoughts in his heart and looked down at the scroll of the Book of Seals in his hand.

The Book of Seals contains mostly forbidden techniques that are extremely difficult to learn and pose a risk of harm to the human body, as well as ultimate-level ninjutsu.

In other words, they are A-level and S-level techniques.

Of course, this also includes many special Class B surgical techniques.

Nara unfolds the scroll of osmanthus blossoms.

The first thing that catches the eye is the famous A-rank forbidden technique, [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]!

"Unfortunately, I not only possessed this ninjutsu, but I also successfully modified it..."

Nara Ranka skipped over the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] and continued scrolling down.

[Sword Shadow Clone Technique]...

[Darkness Travel Technique]...

[Yin Seal]...

[Unsealing the Yin Seal]...

Other special ninjutsu include "mutually multiplying explosive tags", "spiritual transformation technique", and "eight gates formation".

The Scroll of the Book of Seals contains a dazzling array of ninjutsu names that are overwhelming to look at.

However, Nara Rinka immediately noticed that the scroll containing the Book of Seals in his hand was probably not the most complete version.

At least this catalog scroll does not record the two terrifying forbidden techniques, "Impure World Reincarnation" and "Dead Demon Sealing Technique".

"Well! But, I wasn't really surprised."

After browsing around, Nara Ranke's gaze fell on an A-rank ninjutsu called "Telescope Technique".

The catalog scroll contains little information about the "Art of Telescopes".

It only mentions that Hiruzen Sarutobi can use this ninjutsu to monitor the entire territory of Konoha Village at any time.

This is a highly effective long-range surveillance ninjutsu.

The specific effects of this technique are even comparable to the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan!

Nara Rinka also knew that the potential of the "Telescope Technique" was not limited to observing Konoha.

If there's enough chakra...

It can even see Konoha from Mount Myoboku!

However, after some thought, Nara Rinkei ultimately gave up on this spying—no, surveillance ninjutsu.

"Lord Hokage, I have made my choice."

Nara Rinka handed back the scroll containing the catalog of the Book of Seals.

"I had a brief exchange with Jonin Minato Namikaze before, and I'm very curious about his ninjutsu that allows him to evade the control effects of the Shadow Binding Technique..."

"So what I want to learn is the Flying Thunder God Technique!"

"The Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat surprised by Nara's choice, but the other party's reasons were quite convincing.

There are no special taboos.

"However, I need to remind you in advance that the Flying Thunder God of the Minato Association and the Flying Thunder God recorded in the Book of Sealing are two different versions of the Flying Thunder God."

"The original Flying Thunder God Technique was an S-rank space-time ninjutsu developed by my teacher, the Second Hokage. It is not only extremely difficult to learn, but also requires extremely high personal aptitude, not to mention the amount of chakra it consumes."

"Nara, if you want to choose the Flying Thunder God Technique, you need to be mentally prepared for the possibility of failing to learn it."

A reminder and warning to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Nara Rinka heard everything and knew that the Flying Thunder God Technique was indeed as the other party had described.

only……

"I still want to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Since you've made your decision, then choose this ninjutsu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi called over an ANBU ninja from the side, whispered something to him, and the ninja left as instructed.

"I sent him to fetch the scroll of the Flying Thunder God Technique. You wait here for a while."

"Oh, right, there's something else I need to tell you."

Nara Langui listened attentively.

"A couple of days ago, Tsunade told me that she wanted you to go to the battlefield to gain experience, and I agreed to her request."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard.

"But back then you were just a genin..."

"Now that you've been promoted to Special Jonin, the original team composition will undergo some changes."

"You will also be promoted from team member to squad leader."

Nara Ranka nodded earnestly and said, "I understand."

"Hmm... the items have been delivered."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked out the window and saw a dark shadow flash by.

The ANBU ninja respectfully handed him a silver scroll.

"This is the scroll of the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Thank you, Hokage."

Nara Rinka suppressed his excitement and accepted the ninjutsu scroll handed to him by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

A prompt will pop up directly on the panel.

Nara Lan Gui - Learn with one click.

[S-Rank Technique: Flying Thunder God Technique]

[Spell Description: Like a fleeting flash of light, soaring through space and time!]

[Spell Effect: No hand seals required. By leaving a spell seal for the Flying Thunder God Technique on the target beforehand, the caster can instantly teleport between themselves and the Flying Thunder God Technique in a space-time dimension.]

[Skill Evaluation: In all martial arts, speed is the ultimate weapon!]

"This is the reward for your own hard work and dedication; you don't need to thank me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

"There's one more thing."

"Come to the Hokage Building again at this time tomorrow, and I will arrange for you to meet with your three subordinates."

"Oh, right, remember to tell Tsunade about the personnel changes."

Served at four o'clock!

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Regarding the "great merit, rewarded with the qualification to learn ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing" mentioned in this chapter.

This point was not mentioned in the original work.

This is a secondary concept.

Just a reminder.

(End of this chapter)