Board Thread:The World/@comment-44207700-20191106093346/@comment-24728353-20191122012630

The graceful friendship between Goru and Tarou was simply instant. The boy had an energy and aura around him that caused curiosity to sprout forward. But sadly all good things came to an end. Goru would drop the kids off as he rode off with a bag full of silver as his mouth was filling with drool as he was thinking about the food he would buy once he got home.

But with the two Genin that had arrived on the Island, once they walked forth the shadow came forth. That's when the Genin responded with action, but stopped himself just on time. Even with that type of confusion, Arata wasn’t phased at all. He was a jokester like personality but was calm at the same time. Arata raised a hand when Zhiro started apologizing as he replied;

“There is no need, you need to always be on your feet and seek an advantage.”

Also replying to Tarou;

“I was actually in the area and was informed to come here instead to take over. I’ve been here since yesterday.”

He nodded carefully as sometimes an attack this early could end it all. Especially, if the enemy was caught off guard. Regardless, Zhiro was quiet the entire path towards the Temple as Tarou started asking a ton of questions. He listened carefully, but he didn’t answer until Tarou stopped talking. In all honesty, Arata liked Tarou, but his hyperactivity was a bit obnoxious to him. Regardless, he disregarded it as he followed to reply to what he felt was needed.

“I didn’t meet Goru, but I got a glimpse of him. To answer your question about people watching us, it's because they are. People live on this island, but don't worry, they are the ones who contacted us.”

Finally arriving at the temple, a bald man would step forth and watch them from the top of the stairs. He was rather receiving as he said;

“Welcome Konoha Shinobi, this is our sanctum within the Land of Demons. I am glad you made it on time please come inside as I wish to explain the situation to you all over some food.”

Arata shrugged as he followed the Monk. If Tarou and Zhiro looked around they would see other Monks, but they wore masks. Not to mention, they were practically nude as they barely wore the essential. Maybe they believed in mobility so didn’t wear clothes because it restricted mobility. But once they entered the Temple’s main building which was located at the top. They would notice a bottom section which split inside the building. The stairs would go upstairs or downstairs. Upstairs consisted of 3 floors, as for the below they would need to find out. The Monk who was leading them would go upstairs as they eventually arrive at the dinner table, which was pretty long. Once they got upstairs, the group would notice that four Monks which were wearing clothes this confirmed that they indeed do that for combat. With a mere bow the other Monks would enter the kitchen and start to create a meal. It seemed this individual was the leader of the Temple as he seemed to have a system working in his favor, but for everyone as well. The Monk would proceed to talk to the Konoha Shinobi

“There is a gang called the Kushaku, they have been attempting to steal our fortune for some time now as we keep it hidden. We have been able to fight them off several times, but they recently recruited someone stronger than our forces. That individual has taken over and now that gang is far stronger than us. We need your help to finish this battle once and for all. We cannot allow our valued items get into their hands. I know you are here already meaning you accepted the request, but I am giving you a notice on what is ahead.”

He nodded as shortly after appetizers appeared in the form of breadsticks placed on the table between them. Each of which possessed a garlic touch to make the taste better than being bland. If the group had questions, now was the best time to ask before the food came. After all, once it did, only eating would be involved as the Monk was sure they were hungry.