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

Chapter 47 B-Rank Ninja Tool [Nature Mask]!

hemp!

Looking at the item descriptions on the panel, Nara Rinka could only describe her feelings in two words.

General anesthesia!

He had considered the possibility that the wood used to make chakra test strips might have a special texture.

For example, what is called a "mutant tree"?

After all, even toads, slugs, and snakes can mutate, so why can't trees mutate?

At most, Nara Rinka believes that this type of tree is a special type of wood created by the First Hokage using the power of Wood Release when he was conquering the world.

did not expect……

This wood is not only a "mutated tree," but it is also related to "Wood Release."

It's just the ancestor of Wood Release—the Divine Tree!

Information about the "divine tree" came to mind in Nara Rinka's mind.

"A sacred object of the Otsutsuki clan, it grows into a chakra fruit by absorbing the energy of a planet, the original source of chakra, the true form of the Ten-Tails..."

Nara Rinka looked at the SSS-rank junk [Divine Tree Branch] in front of him and withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted.

"How can this thing be bought from a store so plainly?"

"This isn't some kind of Six Paths Ninja Tool!"

At this moment, Nara Rinka felt as if he had intended to use a paperweight to weigh down a book, but instead, he casually pulled out an Infinity Stone.

Even if you know that the branches of the Divine Tree are worlds apart from the real Divine Tree;

Even knowing that the SSS-level rating of [Divine Tree Branch] is definitely exaggerated;

But the most urgent task is to find out the origin of this [branch of the divine tree] as soon as possible!

Two possibilities!

Nara Rinka retrieved a branch of the Divine Tree, casually creating two shadow clones to clean up chores and train themselves, before running out the door without looking back.

"The first possibility is that this [Divine Tree Branch] is indeed a product of the Great Pillar's Wood Release technique. And the true ranking of Wood Release isn't some kind of Bloodline Limit, nor is it some kind of Bloodline Elimination, but rather the legendary Bloodline Network!"

"The second possibility is that the origin of these [branches of the divine tree]...is the Demonic Statue of the Heretic!"

With a restless heart, Nara Ranka quickly arrived at Mandian Hall.

As night approached, there was no one else in the restaurant except for the owner.

"Hmm, this guest?"

The boss looked at the Aburame clan ninja who was carrying timber back with a wary expression in his eyes.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

"This piece of wood."

Nara Rinka placed the "Branch of the Divine Tree" on the counter.

"Where did you buy it from?"

"What does this guest mean?"

The boss simply stopped pretending; he crossed his arms and adopted a cold attitude.

"Our sourcing channels are a crucial secret for our shop's survival; do you think I'd just reveal that to you so easily—"

"I'll pay more."

"You have a very good eye for people, sir!"

After receiving a substantial tip, the owner of Mandiantang whispered.

"This special type of wood used to make chakra test strips is a new species that has only been discovered in recent decades."

"At first, everyone thought that this kind of tree only grew in the Land of Fire, but unexpectedly, trees with similar effects were later found in the Land of Iron as well."

Nara Ranka followed up with, "So where did this piece of wood come from?"

"Guest, you're putting me in a very difficult position."

The owner of Mandiantang smiled broadly.

"I'm just an ordinary ninja tool shop owner. If you ask me what special products a country has, I can answer a few questions."

"But how can I tell whether a piece of wood grew up in the Land of Fire or the Land of Iron?"

Nara Rinka picked up a branch of the sacred tree and examined it closely.

The owner of Mandiantang noticed the strange behavior of the oil-skinned ninja, but considering the tip she had just received, he didn't say anything to stop her.

"Are the Aburame clan ninjas really that rich? Looks like the extra quantity they raised earlier was too conservative..."

Just as the owner of Mandiantang was in a daze.

"Boss, one bottle of wood tian yu beverage, check please."

"A gift of 50 taels."

Nara Rinka took out a coin, paid, and left Mandiantang with the [Divine Tree Branch] and the Tenga beverage.

In the end, we gained nothing... or rather, not entirely nothing; at least we got an answer from the Land of Iron.

"The special trees within the Land of Fire likely correspond to Hashirama Senju's Wood Release techniques."

"But the Land of Iron? What is the connection between the Gedo Mazo and the Land of Iron?"

"Or is it that Madara Uchiha hid in the Land of Iron for decades after faking his death?"

Go home.

Nara Rinkei placed the Tenga beverage on a storage shelf near the entrance, then returned to the training room with the [Divine Tree Branch].

Although the exact origin of the [divine tree branches] is still unclear.

However, Nara Rinkei still intends to proceed with the original plan and use this [divine tree branch] to make [nature masks].

"Using an SSS-rank item for practice, am I wasting its potential?"

When making the first mask, Nara Rinkei did not have high requirements for the level of detail.

A nearly five-centimeter-thick wooden board was cut from a branch of the Divine Tree—the Nature Mask also has certain requirements for its protective effect—Nara Ranke tentatively infused the wooden board with his own chakra.

However, when his chakra was injected into the [Divine Tree Branch], it was like a stream flowing into the ocean, causing no effect whatsoever.

"It seems that the [Divine Tree Branch] does not react specially to chakra like chakra test strips... although that is to be expected."

"However, in that case, the Nature Mask created using the [Branch of the Divine Tree] should be quite effective against pure chakra attacks, right?"

Nara Rinka casually took out a kunai and tapped it lightly on the wooden board a few times.

The two collided with a very dull "thump-thump" sound.

"The physical protection is also quite good; it's not as fragile as I imagined."

Nara Rinkazu devoted himself wholeheartedly to the crafting of the [Style Mask], and a rough and simple wooden mask gradually took shape under his hands.

"Considering my own abilities, I'll set the attribute of the first mask as 'Earth'!"

Nara Rinkaru stroked the wooden mask in his hand, while resonating with the Chakra Crystal on his right index finger. He used the Chakra Crystal to continuously create earth-type chakra and infuse it into the mask.

After charging for a period of time, the first mask was finally successfully made.

The panel popped up a notification almost simultaneously.

[A Rank B ninja tool, the Nature Mask, has been detected!]

[Rank B Ninja Tool: Nature Mask]

[Ninja Tool Description: A wooden mask made from a branch of the Divine Tree, infused with elemental chakra.]

[Ninja Tool Effect: 1. The [Nature Mask] contains a B-rank level Earth-type chakra, which can be transferred and used between the user and the user;

2. The Earth-type chakra contained within the [Nature Mask] can be transformed into the B-rank technique [Earth Release: Earth Spear] for self-defense.

[Ninja Tool Evaluation: Everyone wears a mask... I just made one myself]

"The first [Attribute Mask] I created has a surprisingly high item level!"

Nara Rinka examined the wooden mask in her hand. The surface of the mask was made of natural wood and had no extra patterns added. Only two empty holes for the eyes were carved out.

"I just don't know if [Shadow Clone] will work."

A figure emerged from Nara Rinka's shadow and casually tossed the [Nature Mask] to him.

Before he could even speak, the Shadow Clone slapped the Nature Mask onto his face.

"I'm no longer human! The real me!"

"I knew it..."

Nara sighed, holding his forehead in his hand.

"Let's see how it goes."

[Lacquer Eyes] appeared, and two shadow blades shot out from beneath his feet at lightning speed, tearing through the air and slashing at the [Shadow Clone] in front of him.

【Shadow Stitching Technique】!

Tap! Tap!

The sharp shadow blade struck the shadow clone, but failed to destroy the clone, which was composed of Yin Release chakra, on the spot; it merely produced two crisp sounds.

Upon closer inspection, a deep, dark color had appeared on the surface of the Shadow Clone's body, a characteristic of the Earth Release: Earth Spear technique.

"The Shadow Clone can use the Nature Mask!"

Nara Rinka's eyes lit up.

"And its defensive capabilities are quite impressive!"

He wasn't using the Shadow Stitching Technique with his real body at this moment; his real body was still lying inside the shadow!

The Shadow Clone technique, with an ability level close to that of an elite Jonin, used the B-rank ninjutsu, Shadow Stitching Technique, but failed to break through the Nature Mask's defense. This effect is already quite good.

"Give me the [Nature Mask], I want to see how much chakra it has left after taking such a blow."

Nara Rinka caught the [Nature Mask] thrown by the [Shadow Clone] and silently sensed it.

"The chakra consumption is also acceptable; one mask can probably withstand about five slashes of that intensity."

Nara Rinka knew that the [Shadow Clone] could switch between reality and illusion, so there was basically no need to worry about physical attacks.

However, he still needs to consider this aspect.

Now that I have the [Mask of Nature], my body's defense has also increased dramatically.

Unless targeted by a Lightning Release attack, the defensive power displayed by the [Nature Mask] means that even if Nara Rinka's true form lies in the shadows, there's little need to worry about being accidentally injured in battle.

"Of course, the [Mask of Nature] also has extraordinary significance for the [Shadow Clone]."

"The Shadow Clone is created using Yin Release chakra and can only use the Yin Release ninjutsu of the original body. But now, with the Nature Mask, the Shadow Clone can also use the corresponding elemental ninjutsu!"

Nara Rinka wanted to strike while the iron was hot and create two more "Wind" and "Fire" attribute masks.

But when he saw that it was almost midnight, he decided to go to bed as usual.

Nara Rinkazu was asleep and did not notice the new message that popped up on the panel.

[If you haven't engaged in any strenuous exercise other than fulfilling your physiological needs within a calendar day... your [Strength] attribute has been enhanced!]

[Intensity +24]

[Intensity: E-→D-]

Let's explain the concept of money in the ninja world.

Some readers do not have a deep understanding of this aspect.

In the ninja world, one ryo equals ten yen.

It is not the usual meaning that one tael equals one yen.

Additionally, regarding the Tetrapanax papyrifer beverage mentioned in this chapter.

Its price was not mentioned in the original work.

However, there are references.

The Coca-Cola sold at Ichiraku Ramen costs 15 liang (approximately 75 grams) per bottle.

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Furthermore, the connection between the chakra test strips and the Divine Tree is merely a hypothetical scenario in this book.

(End of this chapter)