Crystal Mountain as Payment! Shinki Feigns Injury
After Shinki shouted that, there was no response for about ten seconds.
One of the high-ranking officials from the Land of Earth couldn't help but retort, "They're certainly showing some impressive momentum, but why haven't they made a move yet? -_-||"
Shinki had no intention of arguing with him, and said with a sneer, "Don't rush, let the Chakra fly for a while."
The next moment, a rumbling sound came from under everyone's feet!
Immediately afterwards!
"Whoosh!"
A crystal spike, as big as a wardrobe, shot out from the ground!
Upon seeing this, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth shook his head and smiled, saying, "Although crystals of this size are extremely rare, they cannot compare to Mount Sumeru, which I have mentioned." (๑ت๑)
Shinki did not answer the Daimyo's question, but instead formed hand seals again.
"Wood Release: Vines!"
"Whoosh!!"
Vertical Vines stretched out from the ground, wrapping around everyone's bodies!
Not only was the daimyo of the Daimyo of the Land of Earth startled, but even his Daimyo of the Land of Earth panicked and hastily assumed fighting stances. "Shinki, what are you trying to do? Are you planning to attack our Daimyo?! ╰_╯"
Of course, all they're good at is talk.
Because when faced with the hard Vines created by the Shinki using Wood Release, they had absolutely no ability to resist and were instantly bound together!
Ōnoki, also entangled in Vines, asked incredulously, "Shinki, don't be impulsive..."
However, before Ōnoki could finish speaking, the crystal tip that had emerged from the ground protruded upwards a little more!
Immediately afterwards!
"Whoosh--"
The lower half of Crystal Mountain, a whole protruding from the ground, is like a sharp sword piercing the sky!
A dozen seconds later, an entire Crystal Mountain appeared before everyone's eyes!
Suddenly, Ōnoki understood the reason why the Shinki had released the Vines. He had used the Vines to control everyone's bodies because he was afraid that the Crystal Mountain emerging from the ground would harm them...
Beside Ōnoki, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth stared wide-eyed: (๑ʘ̅ д ʘ̅๑)!!
Meanwhile, the Daimyo's retinue stared wide-eyed, heads tilted back, exclaiming in amazement.
"A miracle! An absolute miracle!"
"Absolutely breathtaking! Absolutely breathtaking!!"
Even Sage descended to earth couldn't accomplish this!
After a long pause, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth stiffly turned to look at the Shinki, his tone filled with disbelief. "Y-how did you do that?! (≖╻≖;)"
"Could it be that this Crystal Mountain was originally buried beneath this land?"
Shinki shook his head.
That's impossible.
He created this crystal using Natural Energy, so it can be said that he paid no price.
But if the Daimyo of the Land of Earth heard that answer directly, he would definitely feel resentful.
So Shinki lied and said, "This is something I created by using my Chakra to connect with underground veins and combine scattered crystals."
At this point, Shinki deliberately feigned weakness. "Sigh, using this move has already depleted my Chakra. Even if I recover, my strength will likely be greatly reduced, less than a tenth of what it was... _(´□`" ∠)_"
Ōnoki nearby, asked in confusion, "Can using Senjutsu also Chakra?"
Shinki: ∑(°Д°)
This old guy seems to know his stuff...
So he continued to lie, saying, "You've never used Senjutsu, you don't understand. Even Senjutsu requires expending one's physical and mental energy."
"I used up so much energy this time..._(´ཀ`" ∠)__ "
After hearing what the Shinki said, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth looked up, his eyes sparkling as he examined the Crystal Mountain.
To be honest, he didn't really like the way Shinki created this Crystal Mountain.
But he was quite satisfied with the weak appearance that Shinki was showing. (◔◡◔)
This Crystal Mountain not only brings them money, but also deprives the Land of Fire of a vital fighting force— the Shinki...
Worth it!!
The nearby Shinki keenly observed the change in the Daimyo of the Land of Earth's expression.
So, in order to lower the old man's guard and to prevent Ōnoki from continuing to suspect him, he simply closed his eyes and fell straight backward...
Previously.
Shinki, accompanied by the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and a group of high-ranking members of the Iwagakure, came to the village to perform the Crystal Mountain Technique. The group marched through the village in a grand procession, attracting a lot of attention, and naturally, many people who wanted to join in the fun followed.
This includes Kurotsuchi.
Upon seeing the dazzling Crystal Mountain appear, she excitedly squeezed through the crowd, pushing her way forward...
Just then, Shinki collapsed and lay in her arms...
Kurotsuchi:Σ(っ°Д °;)っ
After a brief moment of surprise, Kurotsuchi realized that the person lying on top of her was none other than the handsome Shinki! (´◊ω◊`)
Listening to the other person's weak, rapid breathing, the man's refreshing scent lingering in the air...
For a moment, Kurotsuchi's heart pounded wildly...(´つヮ⊂︎)
On the other side.
Shinki was pretending to be unconscious with his eyes closed, felt a wave of dizziness. He should be lying upright on the ground, so what was this soft, fleshy thing on the back of his head?! (￢‸￢)?
Because of this unexpected turn of events, Shinki and Tsunade stayed in Iwagakure for a while longer.
During this time, in order to create the illusion of his weakness, Shinki deliberately used Sealing Jutsu to seal most of his Chakra, while the remaining Chakra was left in his meridians to create the illusion of disordered meridians...
This trick successfully fooled the Iwagakure members.
In fact, in order to confirm whether Konoha's genius Ninja had truly weakened, Iwagakure had sent medical-nin to investigate more than once, and each time they came to a positive conclusion.
At this time.
In the Tsuchikage Office, Ōnoki was leisurely sipping tea.
He was overjoyed to learn that Shinki, the 'monster' of the Shinobi World, had suffered a significant reduction in strength. ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )
The tea was clearly bitter, but he tasted sweetness in it!
He said to his son, Kitsuchi, beside him, "This young man is just reckless and ignorant. How could he so rashly Chakra? Doesn't he know that will cause great damage to his body? ╮(╯▽╰)╭"
"However, looking at it from another perspective, Shinki's injury was actually the right one."
"Otherwise, the matter of the Kinrin Mountains wouldn't be so easily forgotten."
"A Crystal Mountain, though a miracle, is ultimately created with Chakra, so the cost wasn't high. ┐(´-`)┌"
"But losing another super genius capable of influencing the balance of power would be a different story."
Kitsuchi stood beside Ōnoki, but remained silent throughout.
Ōnoki asked, "Kitsuchi, why aren't you saying anything?"
Kitsuchi frowned and said, "I just feel that this matter is very strange, but I can't quite put my finger on what's odd about it..."
"I have a feeling that someone who could single-handedly annihilate Amegakure shouldn't be this weak. (๑˙―˙๑)"
Ōnoki said nonchalantly, "News in the Shinobi World is prone to spreading wildly, it's normal. -(￢∀￢)σ"
"Maybe Shinki only killed a few henchmen and happened to finish off the heavily injured Pain, which was then exaggerated into something miraculous by the Shinobi World..."
After listening to Ōnoki's words, Kitsuchi lowered his head, still sticking to his own judgment.