The Terrifying Legend of the Box of Ultimate Bliss

"Wood Release: Wood Clone!"

Toji clasped his hands and formed the hand seals. Vines sprang from the ground and swiftly joined into a complete Wood Clone.

The Wood Clone lasted longer than a Shadow Clone, could withstand more punishment, held more chakra, and could use every Wood Release technique Toji had developed so far.

Toji poured enough chakra into it to match a Pseudo-Kage.

At the same time, the flesh on his back split open. Earth Grudge Fear surged from his body and formed two solid clones, one built around his Lightning Release heart and the other around Storm Release.

Since Root had begun researching Puppet Technique, and Tobirama had ordered ninjas to collect enemy corpses during the war, Earth Grudge Fear had evolved again on a steady supply of nourishment.

The operating range of the heart-centered Earth Grudge Clones had increased dramatically.

Controlling them across the sea would cost him some precision, but Toji thought it would be enough.

The Lightning Release and Storm Release Earth Grudge Clones stood before him. Threatening arcs of electricity flashed across their pitch-black bodies, while masks hid their faces completely. Together, they made an intimidating sight.

"Go!"

All three clones vanished at once, racing north across the Shinobi World.

Toji remained where he was, gazing north as he counted the gains this trip might bring.

First came Kusagakure. Hozuki Castle's Fire Release Ninjutsu worked through unusual mechanisms; paired with Madara's heart, it might yield a pleasant surprise. As for Matatabi, the Two-Tails, Toji already considered her his.

Then there were the Sky Ninja: their flying equipment, secret body techniques, Aerial Fortress, and Zero-Tails were all valuable. The flying equipment was the most practical. Until he obtained the Heavenly Transfer Technique, it would be his best option for short-distance travel and could cut journey