The sun rose slowly, spilling golden light over Rōran's newborn oasis. A breeze swept through the dense woods, carrying the faint fragrance of grass and trees. The air no longer held the desert's dry, scorching heat, but a touch of moisture and freshness.
Seen from above, the forest Shinichi and Tsunade had created together yesterday had already formed a natural green barrier, standing in stark contrast to the barren desert!
Their task, however, was not yet finished.
Early the next morning, Shinichi and Tsunade ventured into the desert again, facing another stretch of land that was about to be transformed.
Shinichi slowly closed his eyes. Natural energy surged through his body, and he entered Sage Mode once more!
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
At his low shout, the earth trembled again. Enormous trees broke through the sand, their leafy branches growing at incredible speed. In moments, a small oasis appeared amid the yellow sands!
The forest's roots sank deep underground, absorbing what little moisture lay beneath the surface. Its branches and leaves swayed in the wind, releasing fresh oxygen and making the surrounding climate increasingly humid!
Meanwhile, little Tsunade stood beside him, rapidly forming hand seals as her Water Release chakra burst forth!
"Sage Art: Water Release: Thousand Rivers Everflow!"
Clear water surged from her palms, seeping underground along the forest's roots and spreading through the rock layers. It formed stable underground waterways that provided the oasis with an endless supply of nourishment!
Beneath the yellow sands, gentle streams flowed. The once-parched surface grew moist, and natural ponds gradually began to appear, bringing even more life to the oasis!
Within a single day, Shinichi and Tsunade established several small oases around Rōran, surrounding the entire city with greenery!
The once-dry winds grew gentler, humidity rose noticeably, and