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Chapter 167: Konan: Alex, Use Ice Release
The Hiding in Mist Technique that originally surrounded the Sky Fortress stopped, and the white mist dispersed.
The Sky Fortress descended to a certain altitude, flying in the vast and boundless sky. The surrounding scenery was visible at a glance.
"Wow..." Honoka's eyes lit up. "So beautiful... Finally, we don't have to look at that unchanging white mist anymore."
With the brand new transparent protective barrier, whether it was day or night, the changing scenery of the landscape as the Sky Fortress flew could be seen at any time.
Samui didn't pay much attention to the aerial scenery. As an Elite Jonin, she focused more on performance.
"Lady Konan, the functions of this barrier?"
"Invisibility, early warning, and defense."
"Invisibility, early warning... and defense..." Samui was surprised.
Even Hinata, who was standing aside with her head bowed, had a change in expression. She knew the barrier covering Konoha only had early warning; there wasn't enough Chakra to endow the barrier with defensive functions. Not to mention, for such a large area, how great would the Chakra consumption be?
"Lady Konan," Samui asked curiously, "how strong is the defensive function of this barrier?"
Konan waved her hand lightly. "Try it."
"Alright." Excitement in her eyes, Samui formed hand seals and shot a blue lightning bolt into the air.
Her large assets trembled Boing, boing. Crackle, crackle.
The lightning struck the empty void, and a small patch of semi-transparent barrier appeared. It steadily blocked the lightning without any damage. After the lightning's power dissipated, it disappeared into invisibility again.
"Amazing!" Samui praised. "I didn't expect it to block a B-rank Lightning Release so easily!"
Konan received Alex's explanation and introduced, "The barrier's defensive efficiency can block at least A-rank ninjutsu."
As for more powerful ninjutsu, it would inevitably cause drastic Chakra consumption. Alex couldn't judge how long it could hold, but it could at least support for a while and wouldn't shatter instantly.
"A-rank ninjutsu!" Honoka exclaimed. "The defense is so strong!"
Ryuzetsu was also excited. With the barrier, the Sky Fortress's concealment and defense would be greatly improved in the future.
Thinking of something, she immediately asked, "Lady Konan, this barrier covers the entire Sky Fortress. How do we enter and exit? Do we need to learn the seal release method?"
"No." Konan shook her head. With a wave of her hand, sheets of white paper with black sealing runes floated in front of them.
"This is a seal release talisman, also called a key. As long as you carry it with you, you can pass through the barrier light curtain from anywhere."
"The aura is bound to you; only the owner can use it."
"What shape do you want? Bracelet, ring, or other things... this paper can create it."
"Lady Konan!" Honoka raised her hand. "Make it into a bracelet for me. I'll wear it all the time."
"Okay." Konan nodded. With a thought, the paper floating in front of Honoka immediately curled and closed, forming a seamless snow-white bracelet. With the quality of the paper, it feared neither water nor fire, nor dirt; it would last a long time.
"Thank you, Lady Konan!" Honoka was delighted, picking up the floating bracelet and putting it on her left wrist, looking very happy. It was equivalent to a gift from Lady Konan.
Seeing this, the others spoke up one after another, letting the paper turn into things they liked.
Ryuzetsu chose a small paper flower, turning silver-white like her hair, pinned to her head. Shion let the paper turn into a thin gold rope chain to thread the ring her mother left her, hanging it around her neck. Samui raised the ninja sword she always carried, letting the paper wrap around the handle, flashing slightly to become the same color as the handle.
As for Hinata, Shion put hers away first. Later, when she truly integrated, they would make it according to her wishes.
Kameda returned to the deck immediately after placing the sealing papers. Seeing that Honoka and the others all had keys to enter and exit the barrier they liked, he felt envious. But he knew his place and still waited honestly on the side. Lady Konan could give such treatment proactively, but as a subordinate, he couldn't ask for it proactively.
"Kameda." Konan naturally wouldn't forget the diligent Kameda. She controlled a piece of white paper to fly in front of him. "What shape do you want the access talisman to be?"
"The Sun!" Kameda blurted out as if hearing celestial music.
Seeming to feel he hadn't expressed it accurately, he hurriedly explained, "Lady Konan, I hope this white paper turns into a golden, shining sun."
Uh... Konan was momentarily stunned by his bizarre request.
Alex was laughing internally at Kameda. This guy was truly a talent. Interesting... too interesting...
Since Konan was stunned, I'll satisfy your request. I must satisfy it greatly!
Alex immediately controlled the paper, curling it into a ball. For Kameda's convenience, it was only the size of a ping-pong ball. At the same time, he injected Senjutsu Chakra, engraved new sealing runes, and covered the surface with a circular barrier. Adjusting the light color, it emitted a golden light. Like a small sun.
"The Sun! Loyalty!" Kameda stared blankly at the small sun floating in front of him, shouting subconsciously.
He held it with both hands preciously, extremely excited. "Thank you, Lady Konan!!"
With this small sun personally bestowed by Lady Konan, his ideological education work for his subordinates would be even more vivid in the future. This was the symbol of Lady Konan! The light it emitted was so dazzling, making him feel as if he were bathed in light, giving his whole body endless strength.
Ah... Lady Konan's grace... is truly higher than the sky and deeper than the sea, never repayable!
Konan looked at Kameda calmly. "As long as you like it."
She couldn't understand why Kameda was so excited. Changing the subject, she said, "These are the remaining access talismans. Keep them safe. You are responsible for distributing and collecting them every time Sky Ninjas perform a mission."
A stack of white papers engraved with runes floated to Kameda. He hurriedly put them away. "Yes, I will strictly follow Lady Konan's orders."
Lunch was finished, and the Sky Fortress barrier was set up. Konan gave a few instructions and returned to her room.
Bang! The door closed.
Before sitting down, Konan turned around to look at Alex floating behind her. Her eyes were full of charm as she licked the corner of her mouth, saying inexplicably, "Alex, I ate a bit too much roasted meat just now, and now I'm a little thirsty..."
"Thirsty?" Alex paused. "Then wait a moment, I'll fly to the deck to bring down the iced juice."
"No need." Konan walked closer step by step, her hot breath hitting his paper body. It was itchy and hot.
"Use Ice Release to make it. The weather is hot, and I also want to eat some ice... suck on an ice lolly to cool down..."
Alex smiled inwardly. So it's like this.
Sigh... truly helpless.
She seemed a bit off this morning at Root, impatient. Now there was finally free time. As for Konan's request, what else could he do but spoil her and comply...?
He used Chakra immediately, white light flashing on his paper body. "Ice Release: Great Ice Lolly Technique!"
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