The Destroyed Test Subjects!

The next day.

Shikamaru walked into Shinki's Office with a relaxed expression. "It feels so good to have destroyed the shell. The Taiseki that's been on my mind has finally been lifted."

At this moment Amado was applying to Shinki for Laboratory. Upon hearing Shikamaru's words, he retorted, "Not yet. We've only eliminated Isshiki greatest threat, Ichishiki. There are still quite a few people left in Kara."

"Just a bunch of scattered soldiers, nothing to fear!" Naruto said, pushing open the door at that moment.

"Underestimating the enemy is not a good habit, especially since the last surviving Naijin Member is extremely troublesome." Amado picked up his cup, took a sip of coffee, and said mysteriously.

"He also has a wedge in his body!"

Naruto asked doubtfully, "You yourself said yesterday that the Isshiki Resurrection would make all the Karma seals on the weapons disappear... You were just kidding, weren't you?! (눈益눈)"

"No, no!" Amado quickly waved his hand, "It's just that this person's situation is a bit special; his wedge branding failed."

Nearby, Shinki, who was grading documents, put down his pen and asked curiously, "Tell me more about it."

Amado nodded. "The last remaining member is called Code. He's a fanatical Otsutsuki fan and Isshiki supporter of Ōtsutsuki!"

"He was also a container experimenter, and although the experiment ultimately failed, a white wedge was left on his body!"

"And after that, he gained immense power."

"As you all know, I've used science and technology to enhance the bodies of almost every member of the Kara, except for Code. I placed Limiter on him to restrict the exertion of his power!!"

Shikamaru asked in confusion, "Why? Isn't it good to have a powerful partner?"

Amado shook his head. "Whether it's good or not depends entirely on the Leader's judgment. You know, back then, Code's strength surpassed that of Jigen, who was the Leader!"

"After learning this, Code approached me and asked me to install Limiter on him."

"It was precisely because of his loyalty to Jigen that he was able to become the only one among the Artificial Human to survive!"

Shikamaru: "From what you're saying, you've killed quite a few Artificial Human?"

Amado: "That's natural. Experimental failures, those with substandard bloodlines, and those that made Jigen feel threatened were all ordered to be destroyed."

"Speaking of which, before Jigen came to Konoha, it was Code was sent to guard the Ten-Tails."

Shikamaru: "The Ten-Tails? Shouldn't it already be..."

Amado chuckled softly, "The Ten-Tails is rare to us, but it's not necessarily so for the Ōtsutsuki. It's the Ōtsutsuki's main way of obtaining the planet's power, and each of them has one..."

"The one from the Isshiki was locked up in some Alternate Dimension by him."

"But that guy has always been wary of me, and I don't even know the coordinates of that Alternate Dimension."

Shikamaru was skeptical of what Amado said, "If what you say is true, then Code still has the Ten-Tails as his support, making him difficult to deal with."

Amado nodded. "Even without the Ten-Tails, that guy's abilities are still strange..."

The Land of Snow.

After Kazahana Koyuki returned to the country, the Geothermal System of the Land of Snow by the previous Daimyo, came into effect, bringing spring to the Land of Snow for about half a year.

However, because the Geothermal System consumes a huge amount of energy and requires a considerable amount of time to replenish after each use, the Land of Snow remains covered in snow for most of the year, just as it always has.

However, the brief spring has already made the residents of the Land of Snow quite content...

At this moment, in the white world of the Land of Snow, amidst the wind and snow, a figure was slowly moving forward!

He didn't know how long he had endured the wind and snow, but he finally reached his destination and stopped in front of a large cave.

There were still four or five guards at the entrance to the cave.

The man pulled back the hood of his black cloak, revealing a head of wild, unruly red hair. "I'm Code, let me in!"

The guards at the entrance, dressed in cotton-padded coats, exchanged glances. Facing a mocking look at Code, "This is a sacred ground of the Ōtsutsuki Cult; this is not a place for you!"

Code frowned. "Jigen is dead. I inherited his last will. Get out of my way!"

"I told you this is the Ōtsutsuki Cult, we only recognize Boro gods. What nonsense are you talking about? I don't know anything about it!" said one of the arrogant guards.

Without another word, Code transformed his hands into monstrous claws and swung them fiercely!

"Whoosh--!"

Several strange, ribbon-like objects suddenly appeared on the ground near the entrance!

Some guards confronted Code, who was about to attack, while the others looked curiously at the long black strip on the ground. "What's that on the ground...?"

Sudden!

"Whoosh!!"

A sharp claw emerged from the long black ribbon and pierced straight through the chest of the nearest person!

And so, the eerie claws and black belts appeared and disappeared repeatedly on the white snow at the cave entrance, reaping one life after another and turning the snow at the cave entrance red!

After reaping all the lives at the entrance, Code glanced at the strange runes around the cave and muttered, "That Boro guy, he just loves to make things complicated."

Then, without looking back, he walked into the cave.

Unlike the shabby entrance, the inside of the cave was much more lively and luxurious, with people dressed in the robes of the Ōtsutsuki Cult sect moving around inside.

Here, Code saw an acquaintance.

Bagu, Outer Members of the Kara.

Upon spotting the unassuming old man, Code rushed forward and grabbed Bagu by the collar. "Bagu, you're in charge of the Ōtsutsuki Cult's Land of Snow base, aren't you?"

"The people here don't even listen to Jigen. You've taught them so well!"

As he spoke, Code's fingers transformed into claws, pressing against Bagu's throat!

Threatened with death, Bagu trembled with fear. "Code, I am merely the protector here; the real authority rests with Lord Boro..."

Code grinned. "You probably don't know, but Boro is dead."

Bagu's eyes widened. "Wh... what?! (๑ʘ̅ д ʘ̅๑)!!"

Code lowered his claws. "Dead, along with Jigen. The Sixth Hokage of Konoha was the mastermind behind it all!"

"Therefore, I will gather my strength and take revenge on the Sixth Hokage of Konoha! (ꐦ ಠ 皿ಠ)"

"Bagu, take me to see Ada. I need her power," Code said earnestly.

Upon hearing Bagu panicked even more than when he had just received the death threat. "What Ada? I've never heard of her... (≖╻≖;)"

Code's expression turned displeased. "Don't make me repeat myself."

"Take me to Ada, the test subject that Jigen ordered Boro to destroy."

Bagu gave up and surrendered, obediently leading Code through the base...

A few minutes later, the two arrived at a secret room.

"Hiss--"

The door to the secret chamber opened, and a huge, transparent culture tank appeared before Code!