Konoha in shock! A giant fortress
This matter is settled.
Timothy led the group from Shinki to the Iron Fortress again.
They rescued the other children from the Iron Fortress who had been exploited by Haido.
At this moment, Timothy stood in the control room of the Iron Fortress and gave instructions to Shinki and the other two.
"These children and I will be wandering with caravans from now on. This Iron Fortress, and the Gelel Stone within it, will be of no use to us..."
"If you don't mind, you can take it back and use it."
"I believe that you, who are driven by justice, will use the Gelel Stone for good."
"Of course, you can destroy it if you want."
After Timothy finished speaking, Shinki and Naruto's eyes lit up.
Such a massive Iron Fortress, even just selling the scrap metal alone would probably fetch millions!
Moreover, this fortress is of great strategic value, equipped with a variety of advanced weapons; it's practically a mobile turret.
If this thing could be brought back to the village, it would at least raise Konoha's defense capabilities by two levels!
After explaining some basic operations of the fortress, Timothy departed with the caravan.
On the Iron Fortress, Shinki and his two companions looked at each other in bewilderment.
"This thing is so big, how are we going to bring it back?"
Sai was the first to raise a question.
Shinki and Naruto remained silent.
The power unit built into the Iron Fortress requires the burning of Gelel Stones.
The Gelel Stones on the fortress are extremely limited, and Shinki wants to keep more to take back to the village for research.
Moreover, even if the fortress were powered by the Gelel Stone, given its movement speed, it would probably take forever to get back to Konoha!
This has led to a dead end...
After much deliberation, Shinki decided to use Wood Release to drag the fortress back!
One month later.
Konoha.
The Hokage's Office.
Tsunade and Shizune were discussing how the group from Shinki could go out and find Ferret, as they hadn't returned for over a month...
"I hope Junior Brother wasn't ambushed by Ninjas from other villages?"
"Shizune," she said with a worried expression.
"That little devil is as cunning as a monkey; he's always the one plotting against others... Even if he gets plotted against, that kid has the Flying Thunder God; he can escape if he wants to..."
Tsunade vetoed it.
Shizune: "But we haven't heard from them for over a month..."
As the two were talking, a member of the Anbu suddenly came to report.
"Lord Hokage, about ten kilometers west of the village, Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands Wooden Man from the Shinki Wooden Man has appeared. It seems to be pulling something behind it..."
Tsunade immediately stood up straight, excited.
"I knew that kid would be alright!"
"Etc!"
"You're saying the Shinki used Wood Release: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands to move things?! =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪ ‧̣̥̇)"
It should be noted that the Wooden Buddha summoned by the Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands was five or six hundred meters tall!
What could possibly require such a laborious transport of Shinki?!
The Anbu reported truthfully, "Yes, it's a massive steel structure, like... a fortress!!"
Tsunade and Shizune exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
Then, Tsunade and said, "Let's go see what kind of trouble this kid has gotten himself into this time!"
It is located about seven kilometers outside Konoha.
A giant Wooden Buddha, over 500 meters tall, is dragging a massive fortress, 200 to 300 meters tall, with Vines!
Wherever it goes, the Earth Release: Earthquake shakes and mountains tremble!
When Tsunade arrived at the location, her eyes widened in surprise!
"W-W-Where did Shinki get this Iron Fortress?!!!∑(°Д°ノ)ノ"
A few minutes later, everyone in Konoha noticed the earthquake-like commotion!
Everyone stepped out of their homes and looked out of the village.
"My God! This is huge!!"
"That giant Wooden Buddha must have been summoned by the Shinki!"
"Look what he's dragging behind him!!"
"Wow, it looks like a huge block of iron?!"
"Our village is too extravagant! They're actually using Wood Release to transport things?!"
Soon, the Wooden Buddha of Shinki appeared before everyone's eyes, carrying the entire Iron Fortress!
The expressions on everyone's faces became incredibly interesting!
After bringing back this giant Iron Fortress for the village, Shinki was summoned to the Hokage's Office.
At this time.
Aside from Danzo, the other high-ranking officials of Konoha Kakuzu to ear!
Tsunade asked routinely, "Where did you get this Iron Fortress from?"
Shinki: "Back then..."
Afterwards, Shinki truthfully recounted everything he had seen and heard along the way.
The high-ranking officials stared in astonishment. "You mean, you used Wood Release: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands to drag this Iron Fortress all the way from the southern border of the Land of Wind to Konoha?!"
Shinki shrugged. "That's right, otherwise how am I supposed to bring this behemoth back?!"
Everyone gasped in shock!
It seems this really is the most suitable method for Shinki...
However, such an extravagant act could probably only be accomplished by Shinki!
After asking a few more simple questions, the higher-ups said Shinki could go home and rest, after all, he had been working hard for over a month...
Upon hearing this, Shinki nodded first, then turned to the many high-ranking officials of Konoha, rubbed his hands together, and asked, "I have brought such a precious treasure to the village, shouldn't I receive some reward?"
Tsunade understood Shinki's character and waved her hand, saying, "You can go now. The reward will be deposited into your account in a few days."
Shinki nodded. "Okay! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )!"
Stepping out of the Hokage's Office, Shinki looked at the Iron Fortress standing outside Konoha.
At this moment, everyone in the village was pointing and whispering about the fortress.
At that moment, Ino, who had been waiting for a long time, walked up to Shinki with her carefully prepared bento box.
"Shinki-kun, this is a bento box I prepared for you. You must be exhausted from bringing such a big thing back."
Ino blushed as she handed the bento to Shinki and said timidly.
Shinki took the bento box and casually pulled a Gelel Stone from his pocket.
"Hey, they say this stone has countless uses. I haven't studied it yet, but it shouldn't be harmful to the body. Here, take it."
Ino took the warm-colored blue-green Gemstone from Shinki's hand, her hands trembling.
Gemstone!
(⌯︎¤̴̶̷̀ω¤̴̶̷́)✧︎
Shinki gave herself Gemstone!
When a boy gives a girl Gemstone, the meaning is self-evident!
This is yet another token of love!
Shinki-kun definitely has feelings for me!
Ino held the Gemstone in her hand with a blissful expression!
When she gets home tonight, she's going to have this Gemstone made into a pendant and wear it with her Tenten from now on!
Why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?
Shinki asked.
After saying that, he placed his hand on Ino's forehead with concern.
ヽ(∀)ﾉ
Ino was like a teapot boiling over, her face flushed, steam billowing from her head...
When Shinki patted her head, Ino was completely overwhelmed and her legs went weak!
"Shinki-kun, you go ahead with your work, I'm going home to check on the shop..."
Finally, she made up an excuse and ran away in a flash.
Shinki looked at Ino's back, then at his own hand that had just been pressed against Ino's forehead.
Why are you running so fast?
Am I not thoughtful enough?