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the best penetration tool is Nmap
May be it is Wireshark......
Not a very big fan of Ethical Hacking.
In Practical Life, and in my opinion MSF Framework (Metasploit Framework) is the Best Tool especially if your a programmer
I would say collection of tools and Technics.
I would recommend using Kali Linux and inside tools for recon/pen test.
I would recommend Metasploit frame work.