Sai's Warning; Danzo's Invitation

Shinki replied with an innocent look on his face ┓( ´∀` )┏: "I didn't do anything, I just adjusted the energy collection device inside the fortress."

"To allow the fortress to be controlled with Chakra."

These words caused an uproar in the audience.

The Konoha Research Ninja standing behind Tsunade couldn't help but ask, "How did you do that?!"

Then, realizing he had overreacted, the elderly researcher lowered his voice considerably. "I had this idea a few days ago, but it's just too difficult to implement. Shinki, could you tell me how you did it?"

Faced with the question, Shinki shrugged and explained, "First, put the device... then do this... then make the final small adjustment."

After hearing what Shinki said, many researchers in Konoha gaped in astonishment.

Was he speaking Mandarin?

I can understand each word individually, so why can't I understand them when they're put together?!

Tsunade, standing beside her, was equally excited. "So that means the Iron Fortress can now be controlled with just Chakra, without relying on the power of the Gelel Stone?!"

Shinki nodded. "Yes, but the fortress has an enormous demand for Chakra. Just circling Konoha a few times already consumed nearly one-thousandth of my Chakra!"

The rest of the people: (꒪⌓꒪), ヽ( ຶ▮ ຶ)ﾉ!!

To operate such a massive machine with the power of a single person, it only consumed one-thousandth of their Chakra?!

Keep in mind that the Shinki had just circled Konoha for a full ten minutes!

What terrifying Chakra reserves!!

Could it be that what's standing in front of me is a humanoid Tailed Beast?!

"Or rather, Mobile Fortress don't require a large amount of Chakra?!"

One researcher said, clinging to a sliver of hope.

Tsunade, who didn't even know the exact amount of Chakra in the Shinki, immediately waved her hand and said, "Let's go in and give it a try!"

Over the next ten minutes, numerous combat personnel took turns channeling Chakra into the device, ultimately reaching a conclusion.

To make this device work for even one minute, it would require the Chakra of at least ten ordinary Ninjas!

If we calculate it this way, Shinki's total Chakra is equivalent to that of hundreds of thousands of Ninjas?!

Tsunade:∑(✘Д✘๑)

She wasn't unaware that the Shinki possessed a massive amount of Chakra.

But one person's Chakra is equivalent to that of an entire village, isn't that a bit too much?

"Alright, I've noted down your contributions to the village. You've worked hard these past few days, go home and rest."

Tsunade waved weakly at the Shinki.

Having such a child is a blessing for Konoha, but a blow to the other Ninjas!

"There's one more thing."

After Shinki finished speaking, he quietly Tsunade aside.

Seeing Shinki's mysterious demeanor, Tsunade couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's wrong?"

Shinki asked, "What kind of person is Danzo?"

Shinki had a strange feeling: Danzo going to harm him!

Although there is no evidence.

But he felt this kind of thing was very mysterious, so he wanted to prepare in advance...

"Danzo, that old man may always have a sinister look, but he's generally doing what's best for the village..." Tsunade said after thinking for a moment.

After saying that, Tsunade sensed that something was off about the Shinki today, so she pressed for an answer, "Why are you asking about him? What's wrong with him?"

Although Danzo did what was best for the village, he also did many extreme things.

Could that wicked old man have his eye on Shinki?!

"It's nothing, I just thought he looked creepy and was a little scary," Shinki said evasively.

Tsunade's expression was mocking. "You're fearless, kid, why would you be afraid of that old geezer?"

Shinki smiled without saying a word and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport home.

In the following days, Shinki, Naruto, and Sai continued their training and missions as usual.

After a mission, Sai whispered mysteriously in Shinki's ear, "Be careful these next couple of days."

Shinki asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Did you see that my forehead is dark?"

Sai didn't offer any further explanation and flew away on his Ink Hawk.

Shinki stood there, utterly bewildered, muttering, "What a strange person."

A few days later, one night.

Shinki leaned against the bed, contemplating the Genjutsu Insight.

He wanted to create a Genjutsu that could connect with reality, preferably one that was extremely simple to cast...

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Knock knock knock..."

Shinki looked up and glanced at the clock hanging on the bed. "It's past one in the morning, who would need something at this hour?"

Afterwards, in order not to wake the sleeping Naruto, Shinki tiptoed out of bed and opened the door.

Outside the door stood a completely strange Ninja, dressed in the attire of Anbu.

The Anbu came looking for him late at night, Shinki guessed that something urgent had happened, so he asked, "What happened?"

The Anbu gestured for Shinki to go outside and speak.

Shinki glanced at the sky.

The moonlight was dim, and the stars were sparse.

A few dark silhouettes of birds occasionally flashed across the sky...

In a daze, Shinki seemed to see the Crow that had always followed him again.

After following the Anbu out the door, Shinki asked again, "Why are you being so mysterious? What happened?"

The Anbu lowered his voice and explained, "The bodies of Uzumaki Clan Members have been found on the Naka Bridge."

"The Lord Hokage said that some of these corpses Chakra very similar to yours, so he called you over to take a look."

Shinki thought for a moment, then nodded. "Lead the way."

Although the Anbu's words sounded very convincing, Shinki remained cautious.

Firstly, Tsunade usually communicates with him, and even if it's not through Shizune communication, it's usually with familiar Ninjas.

Secondly, he always felt there was something fishy about this matter...

The Naka River flows past the east side of Konoha, with a complex network of tributaries, flowing south and eventually emptying into the sea.

Konoha built a total of two bridges over this river.

It is located within Konoha, making it convenient for villagers to move around.

Another bridge is located about twenty miles outside Konoha, situated on a major trade route. The village was commissioned by the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire to build this bridge.

The place the Anbu took Shinki to was the bridge located outside Konoha.

On the way, Shinki asked in confusion, "Why not bring the body back?"

The Anbu member answered fluently, "There are signs of battle on the bridge. The Lord Hokage said you're sensitive to Chakra; maybe if you go there, you can identify which village was the culprit based on the battle traces..."

Shinki thought the Anbu's words made sense and nodded.

"Which squad in the Anbu do you belong to now?" Shinki asked.

My captain is Yamato.

The Anbu Ninja replied.

After hearing this, Shinki immediately felt much closer to the Anbu Ninja.

Yamato, after all, his teacher who introduced him to Wood Release; he wouldn't harm him...

A few minutes later, the two arrived at the Naka River Bridge.

By the dim light of the moon, Shinki discovered that only one person was standing on the bridge.

The man was wearing a long robe, his hands were wrapped in bandages, and he had his back to the moonlight.

At this moment, they are looking down at me from above!

Facing that person, Shinki asked in confusion, "Danzo?"