With the Dragon Vein.
The God Tree grew exceptionally smoothly.
Under Rikusei's perception, its web-like, highly developed roots extended in every direction deep into the strata, devouring the undercurrents of chakra.
Fortunately, the restrictive net formed by the Truth-Seeking Orbs kept the roots within a certain range, preventing excessive absorption from causing the Dragon Vein to erupt.
As Rikusei peered into the strata, he felt a trace of doubt. The Dragon Vein was not as chaotic and violent as the rumors claimed.
It seemed...
that Teacher had secretly done something to the Dragon Vein when he awakened the Rinnegan.
The chakra turbulence scattered from the surging torrent within the strata interfered with Rikusei's perception, preventing him from learning what exactly lay hidden inside the Dragon Vein.
Before long, the God Tree had grown tall enough that Shamon needed to look up at it. Frowning at the shadow cast across his face, he asked, "Will this God Tree create a chakra cycle like the one in Konoha?"
"It will." Rikusei looked toward the canopy and gave a slight nod. "The rainfall may not be as spectacular as before, but it will still be enough to cover half of the Land of Wind."
"That's good."
With an abundant source of chakra water, Shamon no longer needed to worry about crop growth.
"There's no Rinne Sharingan in the canopy. The Natural Energy scattered irregularly around us seems to have been summoned and drawn here."
Mao, who had deactivated Sage Mode, withdrew her gaze and looked levelly at the slightly increasing concentration of Natural Energy in the air.
"The concentration of Natural Energy is far inferior to Konoha's original tree and Mount Myoboku, but it can serve as a place to adapt to Natural Energy."
As Naori sorted the seeds unsealed from the scrolls,