In Underground Research Facility's testing site, the air seemed to still be shaken by the thunderous strike just now.
A piece of Special Alloy Steel Plate, which is the size of a wall and three centimeters thick, is lying twisted and deformed in the distance. In the center is a deeply sunken fist mark, and there are even slight cracks on the edge.
This steel plate was originally used to test the destructive power of high-strength Ninjutsu or Taijutsu. Its hardness is enough to withstand a full blow from ordinary Jonin.
What caused all this was just a casual punch from Nagato, who had just completed the transplantation of Hashirama Cells and was still in the adaptation period.
Nagato stood in the center of the test field and slowly retracted his fist.
He lowered his head and stared at his hands in disbelief. They no longer looked as skinny and weak as before.
Although he was still not considered strong, there were faint outlines of muscles under his skin, his knuckles were no longer so jagged and protruding, and even his skin color revealed a long-lost rosy glow that belonged to healthy life.
He could feel that an unprecedented, vigorous and gentle vitality was continuously gushing out from the depths of his body, like a dry river bed once again receiving the nourishment of a clear spring.
This power not only repaired his riddled meridians and organs, but also Bestowal increased his physical strength and activity far beyond what he had before.
"The Hashirama Cells transplanted this time... is completely different from the one Obito gave me last time."
Nagato understands clearly in his heart.
Orochimaru carefully cultivated Hashirama Cells, eliminating most of the violent and unstable factors, focusing more on integration and nourishment with the host rather than predatory erosion.
This not only allowed him to successfully accept the cells, but also obtained enhancements far beyond expectations.
"Sbarasi!"
Orochimaru and Golden Snake Eyes, who were watching the battle on the sidelines, shone with uncontrollable excitement. She even clapped gently, as if appreciating a perfect work of art.
"How do you feel, Mr. Nagato? Are you satisfied with this 'gift'?"
Nagato moved his neck and made a slight "click" sound, with a feeling of pleasure on his face.
"I feel good."
He said truthfully, and although his voice was still a little hoarse, his energy was obviously much stronger.
He did not continue to test pure physical strength, but quickly clasped his hands together in front of his chest to form a simple mudra.
This is the starting point to mobilize the new Wood Release Chakra in the body.
"Wood Release·Wood Armor Dragon!"
With the surge of Chakra, the ground beneath Nagato instantly broke open, and the thick, brown wood with the luster of life grew wildly, twisted and shaped like living vines.
Almost in the blink of an eye, a wooden mechanical dragon about three meters long with an exquisitely complex structure appeared in the test site.
The dragon's body is covered with wooden scales, its joints are flexible, and its head is high.
The interest in Orochimaru's eyes became even stronger. She held her chin with her right hand, tilted her head slightly, and looked at the Wood Dragon that suddenly appeared. "This is...Puppet?"
Puppet generated directly with Wood Release?"
She immediately realized the subtlety of it.
Ordinary Puppet requires pre-fabrication of components, assembly, and marking of the Chakra circuit, but Nagato directly uses Wood Release Chakra to directly create a Puppet with a complete basic structure.
"Yes."
Nagato confirmed this, with a calm tone and a hint of confidence.
"Rinnegan has been lost, but the experience of controlling Rinnegan, especially the precise control of Six Paths of Pain at the same time, has not disappeared altogether."
He walked to the side of Wood Armor Dragon, stretched out his hands, accurately grabbed the two specially reserved handles on the back of Wood Dragon, and then pulled hard towards himself.
A magical scene happened.
The three-meter-long Wood Armor Dragon seemed to "come alive" instantly, and it was like a precise armor component. With the movements of Nagato, Wood Dragon's huge body quickly decomposed, deformed, and fit together!
The dragon body extends downward along Nagato's spine and is fixed, turning into a strong back armor and waist support; the dragon claws on the limbs shrink and deform, wrapping his limb joints, becoming arm armor and leg armor to enhance strength; the dragon head folds back, covering the back of his neck and part of his shoulders and back, forming additional protection.
The whole process was smooth and fast. In just two or three seconds, the original independent Wood Armor Dragon turned into a set of "Wood Release armor" that completely fit the body curve of Nagato, with flexible joints and thick key parts.
Nagato moved his arms, legs and feet wrapped in wooden armor. There was no sluggishness in his movements, as if the wooden armor was an extension of his body.
Then, with a thought in his mind, he raised his right arm covered with wooden armor.
The wooden structure at the front of the arm immediately began to deform and reorganize.
Within a few seconds, it changed from the arm guard form to a wooden spear with a sharp front end and sharp barbs on both sides. The gun body also had faint lines of Wood Release Chakra.
"You can use the characteristics of Wood Release to change the shape of various parts of the wooden armor at any time, replacing the weapons of Asura Path that need to be prepared in advance."
Nagato's voice came out through the wooden armor's facial opening, and seemed a little deep.
"In terms of long-range attacks, you can combine it with the 'Wood Release · Cutting Technique' to launch wooden thorns at high speed as missiles.
The plasticity of Wood Release allows this set of 'Wood Armor Dragon' to cope with almost any form of battle, and can transform the most suitable weapons or defense structures according to needs at any time.
It is indeed Wood Release, top-notch Nature Transformation, very suitable for Puppet Technique."
Nagato was inspired by scorpions. In order to increase the survival rate, he borrowed the design of Hiruko to create Wood Armor Dragon.
Orochimaru looked at the "Wood Armor Dragon" that combines the precision of Puppet Technique, the creativity and plasticity of Wood Release, and the strong development potential. He couldn't help but gently applaud again, with heartfelt admiration in his tone:
"What a genius idea, Nagato-kun.
Transform the disadvantage after losing Rinnegan into the advantage of using the original control experience to develop new powers.
If you study Puppet Technique with concentration, you will definitely become one of the top Puppet Master Shinobi World."
This is indeed the case.
Long-term simultaneous precise control of Six Paths of Pain, and even control of Demonic Statue of the Outer Path in combat. This ability to "multi-task" to the extreme, as well as the fine control of Chakra and the overall grasp of the battle rhythm, are heights that ordinary Puppet Master cannot reach in a lifetime.
Nagato just transferred this experience from controlling the corpse Puppet to controlling the Wood Release active Puppet he made. The starting point has already surpassed most people.
In the testing site, Nagato, wearing Wood Armor Dragon, is like a wooden war god who stepped out of the ancient Forest.
He felt the new strength in his body and the armor that moved with his heart, and the self-confidence of a strong man rekindled in his Red Eyes eyes.
To live, not only for companionship, but also to have enough strength to protect the remaining warmth.
This Wood Armor Dragon is the new weapon he built for himself, and it is also his first step towards a new life.