The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 24 Temporary Workshop
Especially Nohara Lin, Sister Kelly's words made her fall into deep thought.

As a civilian child born in Konoha, Lin witnessed the many tragedies that war brought to lower-level ninjas and ordinary people since she was a child.

She knew that she did not have the power to quell the war, so she wanted to become a medical ninja, hoping to heal the pain caused by the war as much as possible by treating the wounded.

However, everything that Mr. Kimura did suddenly made Lin realize how narrow-minded her previous thinking was.

According to Sister Kelly, these children in front of them are almost all war orphans who were stranded in Konoha due to the war, and they are also the products of the tragedy of war.

And isn't it that Mr. Kimura, by setting up workshops to help them become self-reliant, is also helping to heal the pain caused by the war?

Lin began to understand that ninjutsu was ultimately just a means for a ninja, and its use depended on one's heart.

Medical ninjutsu that can save lives can also easily take someone's life, and even the puppetry technique that is known for its insidiousness can benefit the world if used properly.

Therefore, the key lies in the user's original intention and the purpose he wants to achieve through ninjutsu.

Lin's original intention naturally did not change.

But she began to hesitate whether it must be achieved through medical ninjutsu.

After all, even Lady Tsunade, who is known as the strongest medical ninja in the ninja world, seems unable to bring many good changes to Konoha.

Studying medicine...can it really save the people of Konoha?

Xiurihong standing aside naturally did not have such a profound understanding as Lin.

She has been well protected by her parents since she was a child and has never seen the fangs of real life.

Therefore, whether it is sympathy for the children or admiration for the teachers, it is only superficial.

What she was most concerned about at this moment was actually the Rubik's Cube that made her love and hate it.

So she quickly found an opportunity to hold Sister Kelly's hand and began to inquire about the situation of the Rubik's Cube.

"Aunt Kelly, were the toys that everyone was playing with just now also invented by Mr. Kimura?"

"The teacher is so considerate. Not only books, paper, and pens, but also toys are prepared for everyone. I am really envious..."

Kelly was speechless after hearing this.

I envy the orphans. Little girl, do your parents know about this?

However, she had raised countless children, so she naturally knew what Hong was thinking. She knew that the little girl was actually coveting the toy.

Kelly naturally would not miss this opportunity to persuade them to join the workshop, so she explained with a smile:
"Those toys are not just for children to play with, but for them to test to see if they are fun and durable."

"Because these toys will be the main products of our workshop in the future."

"So if you have a toy you like, Hong, why not make one for yourself later."

Nani?

I didn’t expect that Mr. Kimura’s workshop is not only set up in an orphanage, but also mainly produces toys.

Lin and Hong couldn't help but look at each other. Both felt a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, they felt that it was in line with Mr. Kimura's unconventional style.

However, before the two of them could get more information, Kelly stopped and turned to them and said:

"The remaining questions will be answered by your Kimura teacher himself."

It turned out that under Kelly's leadership, they had unknowingly arrived at the temporary workshop which was made by connecting several rooms.

Although it is called a workshop, this room actually looks more like a classroom for teaching carpentry apprentices.

There were several long tables and many chairs in the middle of the room, which were used as desks and workbenches.

Various hand tools were neatly hung on the walls on both sides of the room, many of which they didn't know what they were used for.

In addition, materials and some larger machines are placed at one end of the room, whose purpose is also unknown.

At the other end of the room is a podium and a blackboard, which should be used to teach apprentices.

Their teacher Kimura was sitting in front of the podium, holding a notebook in one hand and reading leisurely.

Hearing the noise, Hideki shifted his attention from his notes. Seeing that it was Nohara Rin and Yuhi Kurenai, he smiled and said:

"You two came really early~"

"The other students haven't arrived yet, so you can look around on your own first."

"When everyone is gathered, I will guide you to make something interesting, so that you can experience the joy of building things with your own hands."

Unlike Lin who nodded in agreement, Hong had little interest in making things. So she walked straight to Hideki and said,

"Teacher, do you think my new skirt looks good?"

After saying that, Hong lifted her skirt and turned around twice with a sweet smile.

"She looks very pretty, just like a little princess."

Hideki praised casually, but before Hong could be happy, he pointed to the corner of her skirt and added,

"It's just that this place seems dirty, there's a handprint..."

Hong looked down and saw that, just as the teacher said, there was a very obvious black handprint on the corner of her skirt.

Ah, this must have been left by the little girl just now!
Hong was so angry that her teeth were itching.

He just despised her IQ, and now he made her embarrassed in front of Teacher Kimura.

Is that little girl her nemesis?
Hideki saw Hong looking angry and was a little confused.

My skirt is a little dirty, is it necessary to be so angry?

Seeing her cheeks getting bigger and bigger, Hideki decided to calm Hong down in order to prevent her from exploding like a balloon.

He put down his notes, opened a box on the podium, took out a small gadget and handed it to Hong Dao:

"Just wash your skirt when it gets dirty, and stop being upset."

"Red, why not play with this toy? Maybe your mood will improve soon."

No, no, no, it’s good enough if my mood doesn’t get even worse!

Hong was complaining wildly in her heart.

Because the toy that Mr. Kimura handed her was none other than the Rubik's Cube!
She really wanted to practice the Rubik's Cube more, but this was terrible timing.

Lin, who is always kind, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw this.

When Hong heard Lin's laughter, she suddenly couldn't hold it back either, and ended up laughing together with Lin, leaving Hideki on the side even more confused.

After a long while, the two finally recovered.

Then they couldn't help but move closer to the podium and look at the box where the Rubik's Cube was placed.

Because besides the Rubik's Cube, there were many things they didn't recognize.

"Teacher, are these toys made in the workshop?"

Hong asked curiously.

"It seems Aunt Kelly told you."

Hideki raised his eyebrows and replied casually,
"Yes, these toys are the main products of my workshop."

"If you are interested, you can make it yourself later and take it home."

"Great!"

After getting a clear answer, Hong started spinning around happily again.

Lin also looked at the toys in the box with shining eyes, wondering what kind of toys she should learn to make later.

After all, no matter how precocious they are, they are still little girls under ten years old, and it is difficult for them to completely resist the temptation of toys.

"Teacher, can you tell me how to play with these toys?"

Hong asked, looking up and blinking.

Hideki originally planned to introduce everyone after they were all present, so as to avoid having to repeat himself several times.

However, he was ultimately defeated by the cute light waves emitted from the two little girls' eyes, and waved his hands helplessly:
"Okay, but you have to help me introduce these toys to other students later."

"no problem!"

The two little girls nodded repeatedly like chicks pecking at rice.

Hideki had no choice but to start introducing them to the various toys...

(End of this chapter)