Human Modification

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The red Katsuyu said, "The purpose of the Shikkotsu Forest trials is to see whether those who come here have the aptitude to train here and learn the Senjutsu passed down by our Shikkotsu Forest..."

"But what did you two do? You relied entirely on tricks and shortcuts. Doesn't that mean the Shikkotsu Forest trials have lost their original purpose?"

The Katsuyu was obviously referring to the Shinobi Armor on Rin.

Strictly speaking, Rin had indeed managed to pass the second trial safely because of that armor, but Long Ye naturally couldn't show weakness.

His expression darkened, and he said displeasedly, "Before the trial began, you never said we couldn't rely on outside assistance to clear it. Now you've suddenly come out and said it isn't allowed. Are you trying to play me for a fool?"

A terrifying aura rose around him.

The Katsuyu's body wriggled as it retreated several meters, seemingly startled by Long Ye's aura. Anyone who possessed such an aura was absolutely terrifyingly powerful.

After all, the Shikkotsu Forest was Katsuyu's territory, so it wasn't afraid. It continued, "The first trial tested your mental perception in medical ninjutsu. But judging from the actions of you two earlier, you clearly failed in that regard..."

As it spoke, the Katsuyu looked toward Long Ye.

"You were ultimately able to clear it thanks to your Sharingan, which detected the existence of the Nano Katsuyu. That has completely deviated from the purpose of our trial..."

"If we reluctantly count the first trial as a pass, then the second trial tested your chakra reserves. Yet you went even further and directly used a divine artifact to force your way through it, causing the Shikkotsu Forest's trial to lose all its value."

Long Ye looked impatient. "I don't care what your purpose