Konoha's Mission Master

Bound Person: Masako Mori

This is a powerful weapon, and it is exclusively bound to Mori Masako; no one else can use it.

This aligns with Yakumo's prediction: the first six arenas focus on strengthening oneself, while the latter six arenas... emphasize strengthening and enhancing one's surrounding allies.

Without even thinking, Yakumo could guess that the materials for the weapon, the Heavenly Emperor's Lament, were taken from the abilities of old man Shigekuni.

It was taken from the essence of the strongest fire-type Zanpakuto, and through the power of the game system, it was transformed into the current Heavenly Emperor's lament.

Yakumo accepted the Heavenly Emperor's ode.

This weapon has a very luxurious appearance. It is silver all over and has a light silver luster. Two bright red gems are inlaid on the back of the hand.

It is similar in size to an egg.

In the area of ​​the finger joints, sharp protrusions are created using some kind of silver scale, giving them a very sturdy appearance.

Of course, the most important aspect of the Heavenly Emperor's lament is that it possesses an indestructible passive quality.

It's enough for Masako Mori to use for a lifetime without any damage.

Compared to the Sorrow of the Nile, this weapon is simpler and more direct, especially with its dual enhancement of physique and strength, capable of creating monsters with unparalleled physical power. It simply lacks some of its enigmatic and unpredictable characteristics.

Yakumo put away his gauntlets, and a countdown appeared in the surrounding void.

"10...9...8...6...3...2...1".

[Hint: Player, do you want to continue the challenge?]

"No, leave the arena."

He only managed to win on the eighth floor by using tricks, so he knew he had no chance on the ninth floor. Although he was curious about the boss on the ninth floor, he didn't have a masochistic streak.

Time flows on, and the scene shatters.

Yakumo sat up straight. It was already late at night. The two battles in the arena had taken a total of about five hours.

As he stood outside, gazing at the starry sky, he was about to find a place to stargaze in order to calm his inner joy.

But what lay before him...

It shimmered with countless vibrant colors.

The new interface unfolds, displaying pink text.

[Qixi Festival Limited Edition]

Limited-time discounts, exclusive items, and flash sales!

Buying this is a steal; you'll regret it for a year if you miss out!

Yakumo directly found the only item available for the Tanabata Festival.

"Protecting Together"

Item type: Qixi Festival limited edition

Item Description: This item provides protection for your loved one. When she suffers a fatal attack, it can instantly appear beside her and restore 50% of the wearer's health.

Item Restriction: This item can only be used once per year.

Item Price: True love is priceless, available for a limited time.

Yakumo taps the purchase button.

[Note: This process requires 49999 gold coins.]

"Isn't true love priceless? Then what is 49999?"

"Isn't it priceless? Why are you still taking my gold coins!"

Yakumo clenched his fist instantly, but still firmly clicked the buy button, and his gold coin balance disappeared like flowing water.

Although Yakumo felt heartbroken, she had absolutely no regrets.

Although spending 50,000 gold coins would slow down his progress, the peace of mind it brought him was enough to make him happy.

With their shared protection, Yakumo could now feel more at ease letting Masako Mori accompany him on his dungeon explorations during the upcoming missions.

After all, during the exploration of the two-player dungeon, You Gu Qianxue used her own life to ensure that even if she died, she would not have to pay a price.

Furthermore… with everyone working together to protect her, the chances of Mori Masako dying will be lower.

Currently, the gold coin balance is... 36780.

Yakumo continued browsing. Inside the Tanabata Limited Shop, besides the Heart-to-Heart Guardian, there were many other items, including the Dao Transformation Scroll, the Master-level Breakthrough Scroll, and various essence stones and enchantment stones.

In fact, the Taoist scroll is very important.

However, Yakumo's gold coins no longer allowed him to purchase them, and the Heart-to-Heart Protection and the Dao Transformation Scroll were like fish and bear's paws, which he could not have at the moment.

Yakumo browsed through the limited-time shop again, but could only reluctantly close it with a soft sigh.

Passing through the eighth level of the arena will grant you 50,000 gold coins.

The purchase of the "United Hearts Guardian" product cost 49,000 yuan.

This is equivalent to... fighting for five hours and earning one gold coin.

"Luckily, I still have six free attribute points."

The sudden event today stirred up some emotions in Yakumo's heart. Tanabata was a festival in his original world, and the launch of the game system event made Yakumo more connected with that world.

Is today Qixi Festival in that world?

On the Qixi Festival, the Magpie Bridge connects the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.

Yakumo appeared on the roof as golden light, slowly lying down and gazing at the Milky Way in the sky, his gaze gradually becoming lazy.

In the game panel, Yakumo is slowly allocating skill points.

This time he is enhancing his agility attribute.

After all, the transformation to the Dao level in the Hatake Secret Manual requires an agility attribute of 68 points and a strength attribute of 60 points.

As the strengthening continued, Yakumo's limb muscles became more defined and more explosive, with the warm energy continuously strengthening the muscle cells.

Split, recombine, muscle transformation.

The transformation is underway quietly.

Yakumo's single-hit boost percentage is very low, only 0.1%, which makes the strengthening process very gentle and more durable...

It subtly changes the structure of one's own muscles.

Ten minutes, twenty minutes, thirty minutes.

Even an hour...

Yakumo's enhancement has finally reached its final stage; the muscles in her limbs have become more slender, and her overall body has become lighter.

Finally, the upgrade was completed.

Intelligence: 67.2 (neural reaction, running speed)

Yakumo didn't realize that the improvement in his agility attribute had subtly boosted his reaction speed, allowing him to attack or defend in less time during battles.

Yakumo's current reflexes should already surpass those of Minato Namikaze at his peak. This ability is crucial in close combat and can determine the outcome of a battle.

Currently, my agility is 0.8 points short of the required attribute, and my strength is 1.3 points short of the required attribute.

Two free attribute points can be exchanged for Dao-level swordsmanship.

No, we still need three Grandmaster-level breakthrough scrolls.

Currently, Yakumo only possesses one Grandmaster Scroll.

Converted to gold coins, it would cost around 40,000 gold coins. Even so, the gap between this level of swordsmanship and that level is still enormous.

Then open the game interface and find the Qixi Festival limited edition.

Grandmaster-level Breakthrough Scroll +1

Gold coins... reduced by 23000, balance: 13780 coins.

These gold coins were no longer enough to collect the Grandmaster Breakthrough Scroll, so Yakumo had no choice but to shift his attention and refocus his gaze on the dazzling Milky Way.

"Oh, I knew you'd be here."

Wearing loose pajamas, Masako appeared beside Yakumo, her snow-white skin exposed at the neckline, and lay down without hesitation.

The two were very close, and their hands naturally linked together.

Yakumo could smell a faint fragrance. In fact, after each bath, Mori Masako would try her best to get rid of the smell of the shower gel, since ninjas need to minimize their presence as much as possible.

"This is a gift for you. You should carry it with you 24 hours a day."

Yakumo took out the Heart-to-Heart Guardian from his bosom. It was a rather simple bracelet made entirely of very transparent crystal. It looked ordinary, yet it had a natural beauty.

This appearance is not worth 49,900 gold coins at all.

My originally peaceful heart was now filled with heartache.

"Okay, then I'll accept it, thank you."

Masako Mori smiled and took the bracelet, examining it closely. Although she couldn't see anything extraordinary about it, judging from Yakumo's attitude, it must be an item with special abilities.

"This item can negate a fatal blow."

Yakumo gave a brief explanation of the Soulmate Protection skill, and Mori Masako became even more enamored with it, immediately wearing it on her left wrist.

"I will never take off the bracelet, even when I take a shower."

"That's not necessary, just remember to bring it during battle."

Yakumo shook his head and pinched Mori Masako's cheek.

"I know."

Immediately afterwards, Yakumo took out the Emperor's Lament from his bosom.

These silver-toned gauntlets, resembling armor, immediately won Mori Masako's heart, as if... this item was made for her.

When Yukoku Chiyuki saw the sorrow of the Nile River, she had a similar feeling, a feeling as if it were destined.

"Is this a gift for me?"

"I love so much."