Perhaps because "standing against the Uchiha Clan" sounded troublesome enough to make someone want to retire on the spot.
Nara Shikano hurriedly glossed over the topic.
"There's one more thing."
The New Clan Head's gaze settled on the ring around Nara Kaikei's right index finger.
"Kaikei, I heard from Father that you successfully resonated with the Chakra Crystal the clan had kept in storage?"
"That's right."
Nara Kaikei raised his right hand, showing off the indigo gemstone set into the ring.
"It works wonderfully."
"The Chakra Crystal is indeed a very powerful ninja tool, but this is your personal opportunity."
Nara Shikaku nodded, then changed the subject.
"What I mean is, the Chakra Crystal contains an enormous amount of Chakra.
"And as far as I know, Kaikei, you don't seem to know any high-level ninjutsu, do you? I mean advanced ninjutsu aside from the Shadow Secret Technique."
No, I actually know quite a few advanced ninjutsu...
Nara Kaikei looked at the New Clan Head and asked tentatively, "What do you mean, Clan Head?"
"The clan's Shadow Secret Technique falls within the scope of Yin Release, and it comes with quite a few restrictions during use."
Nara Shikaku pulled a wooden box over from the side of the desk, handed it to Nara Kaikei, and gestured for him to open it directly.
"Compared to conventional release techniques, the Shadow Secret Technique has both strengths and weaknesses.
"Now that you possess the Chakra Crystal and can command more Chakra, learning some elemental release techniques can effectively compensate for your shortcomings."
Nara Kaikei weighed the hefty wooden box in his hand. "So what's inside this box?"
"Several C-rank elemental release scrolls collected by the clan."
Nara Shikaku stroked his chin and spoke casually.
"Considering the special nature and secrecy of the ninja profession,