Chapter 94: S-Rank Technique: [Flying Thunder God Technique]!
'Escaping the cannon fodder rank of Genin, promoted to the Jonin class!'
Nara Keisuke stepped forward and took the deep green standard-issue vest and the Special Jonin appointment letter, which were stacked together, with both hands.
'This is great!'
Seeing the faint look of joy on the Nara youth's face, Sarutobi Hiruzen gently stroked the goatee on his chin. "Although a Special Jonin is not a full Jonin, they can still be considered a high-end force in the village."
Hiruzen looked at Keisuke and suddenly extended an invitation. "Nara, are you interested in taking a position in the Anbu?"
In Hiruzen's intelligence, the Suna Puppet Brigade that had attacked Kikyo Castle last night had only completed the task of destroying the castle gate. Those Suna ninja hadn't even had time to break into the castle before they suffered extremely heavy losses and were forced to retreat. And the reason for their heavy losses, due to the battlefield being shrouded in white mist at the time, no one on the Konoha side had seen clearly what had happened.
But there was one point everyone could confirm: Nara Keisuke had, by himself, severely crippled the unit known as Suna's most elite Puppet Brigade!
Regardless of the method Keisuke used to achieve this brilliant battle result, considering his age, talent, and his Nara clan background, Hiruzen really couldn't think of a reason not to recruit him.
Furthermore, the Nara clan had recently seemed to have developed a new type of ninjutsu that could use shadows to create all sorts of shadow creatures, including flying ones. Their comprehensive clan strength was bound to be greatly enhanced... Hiruzen attached great importance to this.
A ninja who could fly was not rare. But a clan of ninja that could fly... there seemed to be only one such case in the entire ninja world! Whether from his position as Hokage or from his identity as a Sarutobi, Hiruzen believed he had to show an appropriate attitude towards the Nara clan. Recruiting and cultivating the Nara clan's talented youth in the name of the Anbu was undoubtedly a good method.
However... Keisuke had no interest whatsoever in Anbu work.
"My deepest apologies, Lord Hokage." Keisuke held the vest and the appointment letter and shook his head, refusing directly. "I don't really like the work of the Anbu."
"...Alright then." Hiruzen stroked his beard, not expecting the other to refuse so bluntly. But refusing work... this was indeed how the Nara clan should be.
Hiruzen decided to skip this topic and took out a small scroll from his desk drawer. "In view of the S-rank mission assigned by Tsunade last night, and your outstanding performance in this small-scale war..." Hiruzen handed the small scroll to Keisuke. "After a unanimous discussion and approval by the village's higher-ups, you are permitted to learn one high-level ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals."
"The Scroll of Seals?" Keisuke blinked, putting on the expression of a懵懂 novice, and decisively reached out to take the scroll.
"Yes, the Scroll of Seals," Hiruzen explained. "This is a scroll that was originally sealed by the First Hokage-sama. It contains a large number of high-level forbidden jutsu, and even the methods for using ultimate techniques. It is a treasure of the village."
Keisuke certainly knew what the Scroll of Seals was. But what he was focused on was his completely unresponsive panel. If what Hiruzen had given him at this moment was the real Scroll of Seals, then according to its usual habit, the panel should be directly popping up with a large number of learning prompts. Unfortunately, there was nothing at the moment.
'Alright! I should have thought of it!' Keisuke held the vest in one hand and the scroll in the other, a slight sense of regret in his heart. 'A scroll this small couldn't possibly be the real Scroll of Seals! This is probably some kind of catalog?'
Hiruzen's next words directly answered Keisuke's doubt. "What is recorded on this scroll are the names of all the techniques recorded in the Scroll of Seals."
Hiruzen continued, "You can choose a ninjutsu to learn yourself, and later I will send someone to retrieve the corresponding scroll for that ninjutsu. However, I think you probably don't need the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique..."
The [Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique]? Isn't that the technique that came out of the Yondaime's secret scroll before? Why would Hiruzen at this time... Wait!
Keisuke's mind suddenly flashed back to the old clan head's previous explanation. 'Could Hiruzen mean that the technique he originally used to appease and placate the Nara clan was the A-rank ninjutsu he himself developed, the [Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique]?'
'But what was sent to the Nara clan back then was the [Bringer-of-Darkness Technique]!'
'Shimura Danzō actually secretly swapped out Hiruzen's reward...'
'Should I be lamenting Hiruzen's deafness and blindness, or should I be lamenting... Root's collection of secret techniques!?'
Speaking of which, Root's reserve of techniques was also abnormally rich!
Keisuke suppressed the restless thoughts in his heart and looked down at the Scroll of Seals catalog in his hand.
Most of what was recorded in the Scroll of Seals were forbidden jutsu with super-high learning difficulty and potential harm to the human body, or even ultimate-class ninjutsu. In other words, A-rank and S-rank techniques. Of course, it also included many B-rank techniques with special functions.
Keisuke unrolled the scroll. The first thing that caught his eye was the famous A-rank forbidden jutsu, [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]! 'A pity, not only do I already have this ninjutsu, but I've also successfully modified it...'
Keisuke skipped directly past it, his gaze continuing downwards.
[Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique]...
[Bringer-of-Darkness Technique]...
[Yin Seal]...
[Yin Seal: Release]...
There were also other special ninjutsu such as "Mutual Multiplication Paper Bomb," "Spirit Transformation Technique," and "Eight Inner Gates Formation."
The names of the ninjutsu recorded in the catalog were dazzling and overwhelming. But Keisuke discovered at a glance that the version he was holding was probably not the most complete one. At the very least, this catalog did not record the two terrifying forbidden jutsu, "Impure World Reincarnation" and "Dead Demon Consuming Seal."
'Well! Even so, I'm not really surprised.'
After Browse for a while, Keisuke's gaze focused on an A-rank ninjutsu called "Telescope Technique." There wasn't much recorded about it in the catalog, only that Hiruzen could use this technique to monitor the entire Konoha Village anytime, anywhere. This was a long-range surveillance ninjutsu with great utility. Its specific effect was even comparable to the Hyuga clan's Byakugan!
Keisuke also knew that the potential of the "Telescope Technique" was not just limited to observing Konoha. If one had enough chakra... it could even see Konoha from Mount Myōboku!
However, after some thought, Keisuke ultimately gave up on this peeping—ah, no, surveillance ninjutsu.
"Lord Hokage, I have made my selection." Keisuke handed the catalog scroll back. "I had a simple exchange with Jonin Namikaze Minato before. I was very curious about the ninjutsu he used that could evade the control effect of the [Shadow Paralysis Jutsu]... Therefore, what I want to learn is the [Flying Thunder God Technique]!"
"The Flying Thunder God Technique?" Hiruzen was somewhat surprised by Keisuke's choice, but his reason was very sufficient. "There are no special taboos regarding this. However, I need to remind you beforehand that the Flying Thunder God that Minato knows and the one recorded in the Scroll of Seals are two different versions. The original was developed by my teacher, the Second Hokage-sama. It's an S-rank space-time ninjutsu that not only has an extremely high learning difficulty, but also has extremely high requirements for personal aptitude. And the chakra consumption goes without saying. Nara, if you choose this jutsu, you need to be mentally prepared for the possibility of failure."
Regarding Hiruzen's reminder and warning, Keisuke heard every word. He also knew that the [Flying Thunder God Technique] was indeed as the other had described. It was just that...
"I still want to learn the [Flying Thunder God Technique]."
"Since you've made your decision, then choose this ninjutsu." Hiruzen called over an Anbu ninja from the side, whispered something in his ear, and the latter took his leave. "I've sent him to get the scroll for the jutsu. You wait here for a moment. Oh, right, there's another matter I need to explain to you."
Keisuke listened attentively.
"A few days ago, Tsunade told me she wanted you to go to the battlefield for experience, and I agreed to her request," Hiruzen said, stroking his beard. "It's just that at that time, you were only a Genin... Now that you've been promoted to Special Jonin, the original team composition will change accordingly. You will also be promoted from a team member to a squad leader."
Keisuke nodded seriously. "I understand."
"Mm... the item has been delivered." Hiruzen looked out the window as a black shadow flashed by. An Anbu ninja respectfully delivered a silver scroll into his hands. "This is the scroll for the Flying Thunder God Technique."
"Thank you, Lord Hokage." Keisuke suppressed the excitement in his heart and took the ninjutsu scroll from Hiruzen.
The panel immediately popped up with a prompt. Keisuke learned it with one click.
[S-rank Technique: Flying Thunder God Technique]
[Technique Description: Like a momentary flash of light, soar through space-time!]
[Technique Effect: No hand signs required. Leave the [Flying Thunder God Technique]'s formula seal on a target in advance to allow the user to instantly move on a space-time level between themselves and the formula.]
[Technique Evaluation: In all of Fiction, only speed is unbeatable!]
"This is the reward you've earned through your own hard work and dedication. You don't need to thank me," Hiruzen said with a smile. "There is one more thing. At this time tomorrow, come to the Hokage's Office again. I will arrange for you to meet your three subordinates. Oh, right, remember to tell Tsunade about the personnel change."
(End of Chapter)
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