Aoki stared at the woman with a flat expression, his sharp eyes piercing as if trying to see through her gaze. "Just come here quickly, don't ask too many questions," Aoki replied in a calm yet firm voice.
For a moment, silence enveloped them. The women held their breath, some looking at Aoki with curiosity, others with doubt.
However, memories of their long journey, during which Aoki had helped them—from those who nearly fell into a ravine, to those who almost slipped into boiling hot water, to carrying those who could not walk—made them ultimately trust the man's words.
Despite often complaining about the rough work he disliked, Aoki never hesitated to help.
"Alright, um... good. Everyone is here. Huuup... huff..." Aoki took a deep breath and then exhaled. His hands began to move swiftly, launching trained movements to form seals.
Each movement flowed with a rhythm that was almost impossible for ordinary eyes to follow. Before the women could fully comprehend, the circles of Fuinjutsu began to shimmer on the ground and surrounding rocks, creating a magical aura that radiated around them.
The women stared in awe, their mouths agape. Aoki created protective seals, thick mist seals, light-bending seals, sound-dampening seals, and vibration-absorbing seals. The glimmering light from these seals sparkled and spun, creating a layer of protection that was nearly invisible yet felt as if it filled the air with energy.
What Aoki was doing was very difficult, even for a Fuinjutsu expert, let alone for a beginner like him. However, thanks to the foundation taught by Minato—a great instructor who mastered seals exceptionally well—Aoki had a deeper and more organized understanding. Although he had only been practicing for a few years, the extensive basic knowledge he acquired allowed Aoki to master Fuinjutsu from Basic to Intermediate levels.
Seeing Aoki's extraordinary abilities, the women began to feel a greater respect. They could not hide their admiration and slight astonishment.
Even though Aoki knew that his Fuinjutsu skills were limited to Level E to Level C, while Levels B to S were still far beyond his reach, he felt satisfied with what he had achieved. The seals Aoki had created were strong enough to protect them for a long time.
"Well, now I've made this place very safe," Aoki said casually, although in his heart, he knew how important this protection was. The Black Market would not sit idly by, and Aoki knew they would work hard to track their whereabouts. That was why Aoki was determined to create a protection that was hard to breach, even by the most trained individuals.
'Unless there is someone at the Elite Jonin level, Kage, or even a being of God-level, who masters Sensory and Fuinjutsu abilities, no one can break through this seal. But even for Ōtsutsuki or Bijuu, a single touch from them could destroy this place in an instant,' Aoki thought with a serious expression, though his face only showed a calm smile.
One of the women, who had previously been saved by Aoki, stepped forward with steady steps and nodded gratefully. "Thank you so much for helping us."
Aoki simply smiled casually, his hands outstretched as if there was nothing to discuss. "No problem. After all, I'm doing this because of the agreement I made with your leader. Oh, and one more thing, since we might be staying here for a few days or even weeks, ninjas with Water, Wind, and Earth Ninjutsu, please gather immediately."
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