A puppet army of three thousand (Bonus chapter for "Sunshine Under the Eaves")
Inside the Clan Leader's study, Fūma Kōshi was reading letters.
"This month's expenses totaled 70 million taels, most of which was used for the construction of the Moon Army."
"Negative emotions are gradually accumulating within the clan; we should find a way to alleviate them."
Beyond issues of war preparedness, transportation, and trade, Fūma Kōshi's gaze fell upon the most crucial set of data.
"The Puppet army numbers over 3,000 and is still growing rapidly."
This one point alone makes all the previous efforts worthwhile.
"It will be soon. The Fūma will soon be able to rule the entire Land of Fire."
"Butsuma Senju, Tajima Uchiha, I will show you who the true ruler is."
In the corner of the eaves, Kyosuke, hiding inside the snake's belly, curled his lip.
If it weren't for the feelings of the Summoning Beast, he would have spat on the ground to show his disdain.
Tajima was a treacherous villain, and Butsuma Senju was a stubborn and foolish man, but at least they were among the top figures in the Sengoku Warring States Period.
Who do you think you are, Fūma Kōshi, to presume to even try and compare yourself to me?
As he silently grumbled to himself, suddenly, the shadow of the Fūma Clan Leader began to tremble.
Before long, half of his body was completely covered by a dark shadow.
Black Zetsu has appeared!
"Killing those two idiots isn't difficult." Black Zetsu was also staring at the intelligence report. "Three thousand isn't enough. Seven thousand would be about right."
"The Moon Clan's Human Puppet are designed to sustain themselves through war; every enemy killed becomes nourishment."
"Once we have enough resources, we'll use a blitzkrieg to wipe out several major Family. By the time the others react, the Land of Fire will no longer have the power to stop us."
As he spoke, Black Zetsu murmured to himself, "Then I can begin my plan and awaken the Mangekyō in that Indra's reincarnation."
"Keep him in your grasp and wait for the other to grow."
"When the Yin–Yang Power combine, he will become the Vessel for his mother to break free from the seal."
The Filial Son, Black Zetsu, had already devised a plan.
They were just waiting for the Moon Clan to complete the creation of their Human Puppet army.
However, even the old silver coin Black Zetsu was unaware that Ōtsutsuki Sugito's descent to the mortal realm was actually to destroy the entire Shinobi World.
It was using the other party; wasn't that Clan Leader, who had lost his beloved son, also using Black Zetsu?
If he were to actually rule the Land of Fire, things would most likely not develop as this Filial Son had hoped.
Fortunately, perhaps it won't have to wait until the day of disappointment arrives.
"It really is it." Kyosuke Forbidden Land stand up.
From the moment this incident involved the Bounty Station, he wondered if there might be any trace of Black Zetsu inside.
Unexpectedly, the Fūma was merely a Puppet, and the true mastermind was none other than Kaguya’s Third Son.
Kyosuke, slightly agitated, suddenly noticed that Black Zetsu's shadow was gradually emerging, its eyes darting around as if searching for something in the room.
Soon, its gaze locked onto Kyosuke, meeting his eyes through the snakeskin.
"Damn it, are you kidding me?!" Just as he was about to urge the little snake to leave, a black iron rod had already pinned the snake's body to the ground.
Ninjas possessing both Yin and Chakra natures can create these Yin–Yang Release Black Rod by using Yin–Yang Release.
Those affected will experience disruption of their internal energy, thereby losing the ability to condense Chakra.
It's like a high-end version of Gentle Fist, and you don't even need to hit any pressure points on the body.
Furthermore, ninjas with the Rinnegan can freely create Yin–Yang Release Black Rod; this was true for Madara and Obito the Rinnegan.
Fūma Kōshi only succeeded because of Black Zetsu; otherwise, with his limited skills, he would never have been able to master the nature transformation of Yin and Chakra.
Looking at the dead snake on the ground, Black Zetsu frowned, wondering if there was something wrong with his senses.
Despite sensing unusual mental fluctuations, nothing unexpected seemed to happen.
"Mr. Black Zetsu, what happened?"
"It's nothing, let's continue."
Just as they were about to give up the search, suddenly, a white figure emerged from the ground.
This is the White Zetsu Clone that it deliberately preserved from the very beginning of its existence.
After thousands of years of consumption, the current stock is not much, so it must be used with extreme care.
"I've discovered Mito Uzumaki's whereabouts," White Zetsu revealed a rather valuable piece of information.
"Mito Uzumaki." Black Zetsu's eyes narrowed slightly, and several insidious plans instantly formed in his mind.
In short, let's take that Uzumaki princess under control first.
"Yukifumi, please send two capable subordinates." Black Zetsu did not underestimate Mito's power; the Yin Seal was quite effective, and sending ordinary ninjas would only be suicide.
To capture it accurately, only an Elite Jonin- level expert can be confident.
"Don't worry." Fūma Kōshi nodded and got up to arrange suitable candidates.
As for Black Zetsu, he stepped forward with some unease to examine the dead Venomous Snake.
Upon closer inspection, it indeed discovered something was amiss.
"The creatures of Ryūchi Cave?" Black Zetsu's gaze instantly darkened.
Mount Myōboku and Shikkotsu Forest, Three Great Sage Lands, are both deeply connected to its two elder brothers.
The only exception is Ryūchi Cave, but who can know the stance of the White-Scaled Serpent that has lived for thousands of years?
"I hope I'm just overthinking it."
Outside the territory of the Fūma.
Using the pre-reserved coordinates of the Flying Thunder God technique, Kyosuke successfully avoided being nailed to death by the Black Rods.
That thing is very troublesome; one wrong move and you can easily lose your fighting ability.
Using the senses of his Summoning Beast before its death, he saw the appearance of White Zetsu and knew that those guys had their eyes on Mito when she went out.
"White Zetsu..." Kyosuke's eyes flickered slightly; there was something he needed to confirm.
On that day, Mito's sneak attack plunged him into the most severe crisis since his transmigration.
But looking back, Kyosuke always felt that the Ponytail looked a bit strange.
Combining Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's warning with the appearance of White Zetsu, a bold guess popped into his mind.
Is it possible that the person who placed the Sealing Jutsu on her wasn't actually Mito herself?
Regardless of the truth, he insisted on going there to verify it himself.
As for whether there are any traps involved...
Kyosuke touched the Cursed Seal Tomoe his shoulder, smiled slightly, and exuded an imposing confidence.
Having copied Snake Sannin's Cursed Seal, and with the help of diluted Natural Energy, he now possesses the combat power of Elite Jonin.
With his diverse and complex offensive methods, he could even contend with Clan Leader- level powerhouse.
It can be said that Kyosuke only truly stood on the highest stage of the Warring States Period at this time.
Concentrate and calm your mind, sensing the coordinates of the Flying Thunder God within range.
Kyosuke quickly located Mito Uzumaki's position.
At that moment, he hadn't actually considered what he would do if the perpetrator really was this Uzumaki Princess.