Chapter 1

## Chapter Chronology

**Tonkachi and Renga** (とんかちとレンガ, *Tonkachi to Renga*) is the 1st chapter of the *Build King* manga series.

## Summary

It is explained that their was a builder behind the building of the the Dragon King's Palace, Demon Castle, the Ogre Island Fortress, and the Palace of the Sky. Even today, carpenters are taking on yet another demanding construction pan.

On Hammer Island, outside the area where humans dwell, Tonkachi is excited that his house is finally made. As Tonkachi expresses that his castle has finally be completed, House-Eaters suddenly appear. Tonkachi quickly enters his house and taunts the trolls from within. One troll easily blows the house to pieces with its breath, which Tonkachi is surprised by this and starts to roll away.

Elsewhere, Renga is chopping wood when Tonkachi appears with the trolls. Tonkachi asks to be let into Renga's house, which Renga asks why Tonkachi is rolling around like that. Tonkachi tells him to never mind that and asks where Renga's house is at, which Renga says that its right in front of him. The two enter the house, which the trolls start to attack the house. Inside, Renga is making tea and asks if Tonkachi's house got busted apart by trolls again. Renga wonders how to explain it and starts to eat a nail chocolate. As Tonkachi eats a nail chocolate, Tonkachi says that he had built something like a dandelion. Tonkachi wonders what Renga is talking about, which Tonkachi explains that a troll had blown it apart like dandelion fluff. Outside the troll stop attacking the house and leave. Inside the house, Tonkachi comments about how his house was beautiful, which Renga says that Tonkachi has to build his house more solid or he will never be able to live on his own. Renga then gives Tonkachi some tea, which Renga thanks him. Tonkachi comments about how Renga's house is so peaceful, since it doesn't even budge when the trolls attack, and that Renga's house is the symbal of peace. Renga explains that he doesn't build it in an instant like Tonkachi does, which Tonkachi says that its not good to build a hosue in one go. Renga says that someone should be coming to pick them up soon since its been three years since their master had left. Renga tells Tonkachi that he is already packed and ready, which Tonkachi drinks his tea and says that its already been three years.

Three years ago, Tonkachi and Renga's master, Shovel, tells the two that they have to learn some independence and have to build house on their own and live here. As Renga is shocked by this, Tonkachi agrees to it. Shovel tells them that he has taught them everything he can and tells them to go out and try their best. Renga asks what would Shovel do, which Shovel says that he has a big project site and that he will be working their for years. Tonkachi wonders about the big site, which Shovel says that he will be working on a Build King. Tonkachi wonders what a Build King is, which Shovel explains that a Build King is a miraculous structures left over from ancient times. Shovel gives a few examples of Build Kings and says that they are legendary structures that have survived any number of natural disasters that would normally wipe out all living things. Shovel explains that no one knows the details of precisely when or by whom they were built, or even how many there really are, and explains that those buildings are generally known as Build Kings. Tonkachi and Renga get excited and want to go, which Shovel says that they are not ready yet and won't even be able to get close to those structures. Shovel does tells them that they can come as soon as they are of some use, and that he will send someone to get them in about two years time. Shovel says that their only requirement is to live here and build a house that can withstand the harshness of this island's environment. Shovel explains that they ideally want to build a hosue that even the boss of the House-Eaters can't destroy and that he will be eagerly awaiting for them.

Back in the present, Tonkachi wonders if someone will really show to get them since it has already been three years already. Tonkachi also says that the House-Eater's Boss is still in the cage House that their master has imprisoned it in, which Renga says that they have got to be prepared for whenever it does come out. Tonkachi comments about how he is hungry and asks Renga to make him some dinner, which Renga says that Tonkachi should work on his cooking. Tonkachi says that that is like another dimension for him, which Renga explains that Tonkachi's is lacking in basic skills since eating and finding shelter are two of the three essentials to living. Tonkachi then asks to spend the night, which Renga says that Tonkachi stays over every night.

Later that night, the House-Eater Boss manages to break out of the cage house that it was imprisoned in.

The next day, Renga is picking up pieces of wood by the shore and thinks about how Hammer Island is in the center of a giant typhoon that is unapproachable. Renga also thinks about how Hammer Island has a savage nature since it has violent storms, huge earthquakes, volcanoes that erupt all year around, and vicious wild beasts. As Renga leaves the shores, he thinks about how he and his brother are the only humans on this island. Renga also thinks about how he doesn't remember how he came to this island and how every day has been a struggle for their survival. Renga thinks about how he will never forget the time he first meet his master, five years ago, since Shovel has imprisoned the House-Eater Boss before it could eat Tonkachi and Renga. Renga thinks about the house the Shovel had made and how it was the first time that they had a good night sleep, along with being the first day in his life that he ever felt safe. Renga next thinks about how Shovel became their teacher, and like a father to them, and thought them everything about carpentry. As Renga passes through a village, the inhabitants asks Renga to fix their roof sometime which Renga agrees to do. Renga thinks about how their are many creatures on the island that can speak and that these days, they build their houses. Renga also thinks about how they offer the inhabits security since the island's environment poses a threat to many creatures.

As Renga approaches his house, he comments about how he finished renovating the Sea Kappa's oceanic apartment building, and that he's got the request from the trowel penguins to do today. Renga figures that he will head straight there after he drops his things. Suddenly a crows of Trowel Penguins rush to Renga and asks for his help. The Trowel Penguins explain that their houses have been destroyed by a House-Eater. Suddenly the House-Eater boss appears, which Renga has all the Trowel Penguins enter his house.

Elsewhere, Tonkachi meets with three Sea Kappas and explains that it time to learn some independence, and that they will have to build their own house and live life to the fullest. The Sea Kappa complain about how Tonkachi hasn't taught them anything and asks him to teach them how to build stuff. Tonkachi tells them to call him master, master carpenter, teacher, and god, which the kappas asks which only to call him. One of the kappa commetns about how they should have become Renga's assistants with another agrees with him, which Tonkachi tells them that Renga is busy with the trolls and that he will teach them. One of the Kappas comments about how Tonkachi is always saving them from sea monsters that attack them, and how the houses the Tonkachi build may be a little iffy but his girlfriend always says that they should thank him for being so strong. Tonkachi says that Ken is right, but is shocked that Ken has got a girlfriend and how Sea Kappas live such full lives these days. One of the Kappas asks why Tonkachi doesn't build a house of his own, which Tonkachi says that he is strong and that he doesn't need a house to protect him. Ken says that his other girlfriend says that the houses that Tonkachi's build keep getting destroyed by the House-Eaters. Tonkachi is shocked that Ken has two girlfriends, which Ken says that he has six. The other two comment about how they have multiple girlfriends, which Tonkachi says that they are kind of irritating. Suddenly someone comes to them and explains that the House-Eater Boss has escaped its cage and that its attacking the Trowel Penguins. The guy says that the whole island is in a panic and that they are all seeking refuge in Renga's house.

Tonkachi gets up, which Kens asks if its construction time. Tonkachi says that its his time to shine and that he will be back in a jiff. Tonkachi runs off and uses his hammer to fling himself a distance away. Tonkachi continues to use this method until he reaches Renga's house, and finds that it has been destroyed. Tonkachi notices Renga and asks if everyone is okay, which Renga tells him that he couldn't protect them. Renga tells Tonkachi that the House-Eater Boss is not like the other trolls, which Tonkachi notices that trolls. Tonkachi greets the boss and says that he has been waiting for him to break out. Renga says that he and his house were useless, and that he is a failure of a carpenter. Tonkachi says that Renga's house was useful, but Renga replies that is wasn't since a house that can't protect people is no kind of house, if it can't even be a place that provides security. Renga says that that kind of house is meaningless and utterly worthless, which Tonkachi says that Renga's house was able to protect the Towel Penguins a bit and that the Towel Penguins are still alive. Tonkachi says that Renga can just rebuild his house as many times as he needs to, and that only a Build King is capable of withstanding anything. Tonkachi tells Renga that he will just have to keep challenging himself until he can build a solid house like the build king. Tonkachi says that he knows that Renga can build something like that one day and that he will leave the building of solid houses to him. Tonkachi tells Renga to leave the construction work here to him and now it his turn to build. Renga hears what Tonkachi said and asks what can Tonkachi possibly build.

Suddenly the boss attacks, but Tonkachi is able to withstand the attack and tells Renga that he can build peace. Tonkachi explains that their master used to always says that carpentry can give shape to an inhabitant's dreams and the dream of every inhabitant on this island is security and peace. Tonkachi says that he had gotten stronger in order to fulfill that dream of peace, and that he is nothing like the boy from three years ago. Tonkachi tells the boss that once he puts his headband on, he better get ready since now begins the construction to build everyone's peace. The boss breaks his chains and enlarge himself, which Tonkachi tells Renga to stay behind him. Tonkachi says that he will be Renga's solid and sturdy house, even though he is not as tough as the build kings which Renga tells Tonkachi to look out in front of him.

As the boss attacks, Tonkachi counters with his hammer and sends the boss back. Tonkachi tells the boss to prepare himself for what he has got in store for him since he has picked on his little brother. Renga remembers when Tonkachi has protected him and told him that he will be the house to protect him until Renga can build a solid house. Tonkachi explains that he got the Vigor Hammer from their master and explains how it works. Tonkachi extends it to ten meters long and says that this should be enough to repair the peace. Tonkachi attacks the boss with his Ten-Meter Vigor Hammer attacks, which Renga sees this and thinks about how he has always known that Tonkachi would always stay over because Tonkachi was worried about him. Renga thinks back to when they became brothers and Tonkachi said that he will always protect Renga.

As Tonkachi finishes his attack, the Boss is shocked with the crater that Tonkachi left behind. Tonkachi comments about how ten meters does a real number on his arm, and then asks if the boss gets it now. The boss bows along with saying that he understand and that he is sorry, which Tonkachi is shocked that the boss can talk.

Later, everyone is celebrating at the shore that Tonkachi had defeated the House-Eater's boss and that he has build a sturdy peace on this island. Tonkachi says that he will take on any other construction requests they have since his construction for peace is complete, which everyone decline since they will just ask Renga. As Tonkachi is angry at them, which Renga tells him to look out at the sea. Everyone notices that a ship is approaching the island, which Tonkachi and Renga figure that they are finally getting picked up. Tonkachi and Renga then says that the their master is waiting for them and that their goal is the Build Kings.

## Story Impact

* Hammer Island in introduced.
* Tonkachi, Renga, Shovel, Ken are introduced.
* House-Eaters are introduced.
	+ One known House-Eater is called the Troll.
* Build Kings are introduced and explained.
	+ Giant Mountain Range Condos, Dark Castle Afloat on Magma, the Gold Hotel in the Sea of Clouds, and the Underworld Prison.
* The Trowel Penguins are introduced.
* The Sea Kappas are Introduced.
* The Vigor Hammer is introduced and how it works.
* Tonkachi and Renga are not real brothers, but decided to be after they were stranded on the island.

## Characters by Appearance

* Tonkachi *(Debut)*
* Renga *(Debut)*
* Shovel *(Flashback)*
* Ken

## Site Navigation

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