Board Thread:The World/@comment-44207700-20191106093346/@comment-24728353-20191126223328

Everything went smoothly as Zhiro, Arata, and Tarou were able to reach the inside of the Temple. Once in place and settled in, the food was brought over to which the feasting began. During the feasting was when the open questions would mostly be welcomed. This was given by the fact that the monk started eating right after he explained the situation they have been in. Zhiro and Tarou were very quick as they found the questions Arata would have probably asked. That being said Arata casually continued to eat as he listened to all the information. Though it may seem he wasn’t listening, he was fully aware of the exchange of knowledge. Zhiro was the first to ask the golden questions, to which the Elder Monk replied;

“We as monks have trained our bodies to ridiculous levels of durability. We use regular weapons and gorilla tactics to fend off the enemy, but as I stated, they gained a new leader who is far stronger than our forces. As for your second question; from what my people have said… it's powerful elemental techniques, to your people they may call it Ninjutsu?”

Judging by the way the Elder Monk spoke, it was clear his people were more acquainted with older tactics of war. After all, no one in the village was capable of weaponizing their chakra for combat. Shortly after Tarou asked a question that rang a bell inside of Arata’s mind

‘Also, what is your fortune? What are you protecting so closely?’

Arata turned his head sideways looking at Tarou, giving him the ‘Why did you ask’ face. The Monk went silent as the room turned hollow, the small insignificant sounds in the room being amplified by echoes. The Monk then followed to say;

“That is none of your concern, what I will say is that it's important to our people. We wouldn’t have even hired you Shinobi if we could handle it. You are being paid to protect this temple, our home, that is all you need to know. While you three protect the temple, my people and I will protect our communities prized possession.”

He continued to eat as he waited for everything he said to settle in. Once the time of feasting was over, the Monk rose and said before his departure;

“Please feel free to make yourselves comfortable. My men will be up at 6 in the morning setting up fortifications. It would be appreciated if you three helped, the pay will be increased for any extra labor performed.”

With that, the Elder Monk was gone, leaving Arata, Zhiro, and Tarou to talk before dispersing to get some official rest after a well-gained meal. Arata would speak up first;

“Ohh~ that was interesting information, I want you two to continue helping as I scout the area and find out for myself. I’m very curious as to what is so valuable to them, kudos to you Tarou.”

Giving them a direction would give them an idea of what they needed to do the next day. That being said if the two genin didn’t decide to explore, the next morning would arrive in which everyone would be hard at work building fortifications. Would Tarou and Zhiro help the Monk’s building? Or would they simply stay as lookout?