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

Chapter 293 A-Rank Ninja Tool [Sage Mask]!

"wonderful!"

Looking at the S-rank technique [Sage Mode - Mount Myōboku] on the panel, Nara Rinka felt extremely happy.

The reason he accepted Jiraiya's challenges multiple times was because he coveted the Sage Mode inheritance from Mount Myōboku that Jiraiya possessed.

To everyone's surprise, the S-rank Ninja Scroll rewarded by [Sage Jiraiya] actually unlocked the core ability of many of the inheritances of Mount Myōboku—[Sage Mode]!

Mount Myōboku, one of the three holy sites, is home to a diverse array of unique and bizarre special abilities passed down among the toads who have cultivated themselves into spirits.

Apart from the lofty Great Toad Sage and the two Lesser Toad Sages, most of the other toads of Mount Myōboku also possess corresponding special abilities.

However, these abilities were basically developed based on the unique physiological structure of toads themselves.

For ninjas, the most powerful skill in the Myoboku tradition is undoubtedly the Sage Mode!

After Jiraiya reluctantly took his leave, Nara Rinkei immediately focused all his attention on the scroll of the [Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku] technique, and directly identified his true need—

Details on the synthesis of Sage Chakra!

"The fusion ratio of natural energy and chakra... I see!"

Nara Rinka opened her eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them.

After briefly sensing the remaining chakra of his own, Nara Rinka left a [Shadow Clone] in the main tent, and the next moment his figure disappeared from the spot.

【Flying Thunder God - Shadow Blade】!

In the blink of an eye, Nara Rinka teleported from the Land of Hot Springs back to the underground research institute of Kikyo Castle.

They obtained the technique scroll for [Sage Mode - Mount Myoboku] and learned the specific fusion ratio of Sage Chakra.

The most urgent task, of course, is to test the effects of [Sage Mode]!

Underground research institute.

Nara took a short break, waiting for his chakra to recover, and glanced at the "bet" that Jiraiya had just lost—the A-rank technique, [Telescope Technique].

"Just as Jiraiya said before, this is indeed a sensory ninjutsu with an extremely large range, or more accurately, a surveillance ninjutsu."

Nara Rinka glanced at the contents of the [Telescope Technique] briefly.

"The A-rank technique [Heavenly Canopy Formation] that we obtained from the village has been set up in the underground research institute to prevent unsuspecting ninjas from infiltrating and spying on us silently."

"Let's find a chance to set up this [Telescope Technique] here later! It can serve as the central monitoring system for the underground research institute. We'll also need to find someone to buy a crystal ball for it..."

While browsing the "Technique of Telescopes," Nara Rinka had finished resting.

He stored the A-rank ninjutsu scroll in his hand into the [Sealing Scroll], and then went to the cell culture area next door, where he picked up a blood-red mask.

[Rank A Ninja Tool: Nature Mask]

This A-rank ninja tool was created by cultivating cell tissue from Nara Rin's own blood cells and then forging it into a mask according to the details of the [Nature Mask Forging Method].

Of course, the corresponding chakra has not yet been injected into the interior of this A-rank [Nature Mask]. It has a high rating of A-rank, but no substantial power of A-rank.

Just like the SSS-rank ninja tool [Divine Tree Branch] in Nara Rinka's hands.

Although the [Divine Tree Branch] is classified as SSS-rank on the panel, Nara Rinka wouldn't actually use it as an SSS-rank ninja tool.

Aside from being able to absorb natural energy and chakra, that thing is essentially no different from ordinary wood.

Near this A-rank [Nature Mask], there was a large waste bin filled with gray-colored masks, which were the "waste" produced during Nara Rin's fusion of Sage Chakra.

"Test with the mask first. If the mask test is successful, then use the clone, or..."

Nara Rinka, holding the [Nature Mask] in his hand, looked at the White Zetsu beside him and gave a soft shout.

"White Zetsu, we're going to test Wood Release later, let's start building up chakra!"

White Zetsu readily complied, loudly replying, "Understood! Lord Nara!"

Nara Rinkashi withdrew his gaze and then summoned a new mask from the talisman.

B-rank ninja tool: Natural Mask.

This was originally an ordinary blank mask, but after Nara Rangatsu guided a sufficient amount of natural energy into it, it became a natural mask.

In essence, the [Nature Mask] is no different from the [Fire Release Mask], [Wind Release Mask], etc. The only difference is that it seals natural energy inside.

"Now's the time to see!"

Nara Rinka took a deep breath, recalling the techniques of [Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku]. He divided his mind, simultaneously guiding his own chakra and the natural energy in the [Nature Mask], and infusing them into the [Nature Mask].

In previous attempts, Nara's attempt to capture the laurel was always stuck at this step.

Natural energy and chakra mix together, and the slightest mistake will completely petrify the [Nature Mask] made from his blood cells.

But today's situation is a little different...

Nara Rangsuke strictly followed the key points recorded in [Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku], perfectly fusing natural energy and chakra together. The two merged to form a new power, which quietly resided within the mask.

Even after all the natural energy in the [Nature Mask] was exhausted, the A-grade [Nature Mask] did not turn into a stone mask like the previous masks, but retained its original appearance.

Nara Rinka put down the shattered "Nature Mask" in her hand and picked up the brand-new blood-red mask instead.

A new notification pops up on the panel at this point.

[Rank A Ninja Tool [Sage Mask] detected!]

[Rank A Ninja Tool: Sage Mask]

[Ninja Tool Description: A mysterious mask made from the blood cells of Nara Rinka and imbued with Sage Chakra]

【Ninja Tool Effect: The 【Sage Mask】contains a portion of A-rank Sage Chakra, which can be integrated into ninjutsu, genjutsu, and other techniques.

Note 1: The Sage Chakra within the [Sage Mask] has reached a stable state. Subsequent injection of even the slightest amount of chakra or natural energy will cause the Sage Chakra to go berserk and become chaotic.

Note 2: The Sage Chakra within the [Sage Mask] can be transferred and used with the user. However, the Sage Chakra fused with [Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku] will also cause a certain degree of physical mutation, posing a significant risk of loss of control. Please use with caution.

[Ninja Tool Evaluation: Kakuzu, your ability is incredibly useful!]

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