The tiny village of Konoha is said to possess a ‘cursed tree’. Because the tree was mentioned in the latest ichaicha, the number of visitors to Konoha has now increased. The tree appeared in the outskirt of Konoha three months ago, the same night that the moon turned red. Since then, the tree has gained an evil reputation. It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will die. Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims. The hokage has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far she has refused. She has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income, as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it. In spite of all that has been said, one tourist even picked leaves and cut his name on the tree-trunk (by his shurikens). So far, he has not been struck down by sudden death !

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