Sunagakure.
The sandstorm was still there, but today the wind seemed to carry an unusual clamor.
The newly opened shops in the village center were already surrounded by crowds.
The wind chimes under the sign tinkled in the wind.
A huge banner hangs at the entrance of the shop, which reads, " Reform Society's Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis, Rekindling Your Ninja Dream!"
Kankuro stood on a makeshift wooden platform, holding up a puppet arm that looked exactly like a real person, with two other seemingly identical arms beside him.
He cleared his throat and shouted in a loud voice, "Fellow countrymen, welcome to the grand opening ceremony of the Reform Society Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis Specialty Store!"
"Today, we will showcase a groundbreaking invention that could change the future of Sunagakure... the Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis!"
The crowd below the stage immediately stirred, with whispers rising and falling.
Despite prior publicity, they were still somewhat incredulous when the product actually appeared before them.
At this moment, a person who had been arranged in advance squeezed to the front row and asked loudly, " Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis? What's the difference between it and a regular prosthesis?"
"Good question!" Kankuro raised the puppet arm in his hand and gently pressed the mechanism.
A faint flow of Chakra could be seen beneath the panel on the arm, and then the fingers moved nimbly, as if they were real human hands.
As he demonstrated, he explained, "This is no ordinary prosthetic limb; it is the latest achievement of our great Lord Hoshino, combining Puppet Technique and Spirit Puppet technology!"
"Not only does it look exactly like a real person, but it can also store three types of Ninjutsu without affecting your own Chakra circulation at all!"
A gasp of surprise immediately erupted from the audience.
Another person, an elderly man who looked like a retired ninja, asked excitedly, "Storage Ninjutsu? Wouldn't that be even more powerful than our own hands?"
Kankuro nodded and continued, "That's right! The Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis has a built-in Chakra circuit that can store three types of Ninjutsu, which can be released at any time."
"Imagine, in battle you can not only use your own Ninjutsu, but also unleash Ninjutsu stored in your prosthetic limb at any time, instantly doubling your combat power!"
"Before it, you might have just been a Genin, or even a Chunin!"
He grew more and more excited as he spoke, finally shouting passionately, "But with this, you will have the strength to rival the Shadow!"
At this point, Kankuro manipulated his prosthetic limb, and a blazing fireball instantly condensed in his palm before shooting into the sky with a "boom," exploding into a dazzling display of sparks.
A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd, and the atmosphere became even more heated.
In the era of ninja villages, which ninja didn't dream of becoming Kage Level? Who didn't want to become a Kage of a ninja village?
Kankuro's lips curled slightly upward as he continued, "Everyone, I know you're all eager to have a pair of these Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis!"
"Don't worry, our Reform Society has prepared three versions to meet the needs of different groups!"
He raised the puppet's arm and announced in a booming voice, "First up is the custom version!"
"This version of the prosthetic limb can be custom-designed with built-in Ninjutsu according to the customer's requirements! You can inject your most proficient Ninjutsu into the prosthetic limb and release it at any time!"
"Whether it's Fire Style, Wind Release, or any other Ninjutsu, as long as you can provide the Ninjutsu scroll, we can tailor-make one just for you!"
"Of course, the customized version is also the most expensive, originally priced at 9.99 million taels, but today's special price is only 5.99 million taels!"
A gasp of amazement immediately rose from the audience, and many people began to calculate their savings.
At that moment, a man who looked like a wealthy businessman raised his voice and asked, "Is there a cheaper version? We ordinary ninjas can't afford the custom version!"
Kankuro smiled and nodded, raising his other arm to introduce, "Of course!"
"Next up is the ninja version! This version of the prosthetic limb has three built-in random Ninjutsu, extremely high hardness, and is designed specifically for combat, making it suitable for ninjas who frequently go on missions!"
"Originally priced at 4.99 million taels, today's special price is only 2.99 million taels!"
A stir broke out among the audience, with many ninjas already showing interest.
At this moment, another villager, Tuo, asked anxiously, "Then we have no hope! I also dream of becoming a ninja!"
"Of course!" Kankuro shouted, " The Reform Society serves everyone in the village, so naturally it won't leave the villagers out."
Then he raised the last arm and said, "Civilian version. The quality is average, but it can still store three Ninjutsu. The operation is also very simple. You just need to press a button."
"Originally priced at 1.99 million taels, today's special price is only 990,000 taels!"
A cheer erupted from the audience, and the common people showed expressions of joy.
Seeing the crowd below the stage was already in an uproar, Kankuro quickly raised his hands and shouted, "Fellow countrymen, hold on! Before you rush to buy, I have something important to tell you!"
The crowd quieted down slightly, and all eyes refocused on Kankuro.
He cleared his throat and continued, "The reason why the Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis are so powerful, besides their sophisticated puppetry and Spirit Puppet techniques, is due to another key factor... Chakra Crystal!"
As Kankuro spoke, he took out a crystal-clear Chakra Crystal from his pocket.
" Spirit Puppet-Style Prosthesis are directly connected to your brain's neural network, so as long as the main internal structure of the prosthesis is not damaged, it can move and function as freely as your own limbs!"
"But..." Kankuro deliberately dragged out his words, whetting everyone's appetite.
"To use the Ninjutsu stored in the prosthetic limb, you need Chakra Crystal to provide energy! This is it; one Chakra Crystal can release three Ninjutsu, and it costs ten thousand ryo!"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people in the audience frowned, and whispers rose and fell.
Ten thousand taels for one chakra crystal isn't expensive, but one crystal can only be used for three Ninjutsu, which means you need to keep a lot of Chakra Crystal on hand at home.
However, there aren't many people who are truly opposed to it.
After all, the Chakra consumed when using Ninjutsu is real, and it might even affect the subsequent battle.
Chakra Crystal can allow you to unleash three more Ninjutsu at crucial moments, which can be a lifesaver.
Kankuro was about to press his advantage when a loud female voice suddenly interrupted him.
He's lying!!!
Temari ran out of the shop, wearing a long red dress, holding Three-Star Fan, and with a hint of anger on her face.
Her appearance immediately drew everyone's attention.
The crowd below the stage fell silent, their eyes shifting back and forth between her and Kankuro.
Temari over to Kankuro, snatched the prosthetic limb from his hand, raised it high, and shouted, "Fellow countrymen, don't listen to his nonsense! He's lying to you!"
Kankuro looked bewildered and quickly waved his hands, saying, " Temari, what do you mean? I wasn't lying!"
Temari snorted and said, " The Reform Society's mission is to serve everyone in Sunagakure, not to make money off our fellow villagers! Your price is too high!"