Just like the battle at the old mine before, this quarry felt strangely familiar. But obviously, this quarry was much harder to infiltrate, because some members of the Shinger Group had become workers there. If Uchiha Madara and the others wanted to blend in, they not only had to get inside, but also avoid drawing the Shinger Group's attention.
They chose to apply for work and sent only one person ahead to scout things out. Since Forte and the others were clearly more knowledgeable than Uchiha Madara's group when it came to music and resonance stones, the person applying for the job could only be one of Forte, Una, or McBain. With age and gender taken into account, Forte was the only option.
Thus, Forte arrived near the quarry and said to the foreman there, "I'm looking for work. Could I become a stoneworker?"
The foreman looked Forte over and said coldly, "Our stoneworkers have to carry massive rocks. If you're too scrawny or too weak, we won't take you."
Forte hurriedly said, "I may not look very strong, but I'm actually quite powerful. You can test me if you don't believe me!"
The foreman immediately became interested. "Oh? You've got some fighting spirit, huh? Then if you can defeat me, I'll acknowledge that you're strong. In other words, only someone who can beat me can become a stoneworker here. Are you willing?"
Forte nodded. "Yes, I am."
The foreman nodded as well. "In that case, let's begin."
The foreman really was remarkably strong. Under his attacks, Forte was thrown into disarray for a while. After all, this was an unarmed contest. Forte was highly skilled with a sword, but in hand-to-hand combat, he was nowhere near McBain's level.
At that moment, McBain shouted, "Forte, hurry up and rush in!