Originally, under the suppression of the two powerful sages, Chi Mei and Moryo, Zuode's clan could at most serve as Pluton's lackeys. But after Chi Mei and Moryo betrayed him and fled, Zuode, as clan leader, was promoted by Pluton to become his highest-ranking Elite Guard. Though Zuode knew his strength was inferior to those two, his loyalty far surpassed theirs.
Pluton seemed quite assured of Zuode as well. To put it bluntly, that assurance rested on the fact that Zuode was not an especially powerful sage. Unlike Chi Mei and Moryo, Zuode had his own clansmen and a strong sense of racial identity. If he truly betrayed Pluton, he would have to consider whether his people could survive under Pluton's wrath.
Mirai leaped directly onto Zuode's head. In fact, when Mirai had first summoned Zuode, the creature had been nothing like this docile. Back then, he had declared that he would swallow Mirai whole. Of course, after Mirai gave him a thorough beating, Zuode had nearly been pounded flat like a pancake. Pluton's subordinates truly had a fanatical obsession with the strong.
A moment ago, Zuode had looked down on Mirai immensely. The next, he was calling him Lord Mirai with every other word.
Standing atop Zuode's head, Mirai wore a fearless expression. Mai and Sasaki Lanyan could not help taking a step back, their faces full of shock. No wonder Mirai had been able to deal with Aburame Fangxiu. The terrifying pressure they felt from this summoned beast had already exceeded their imagination.
At that moment, a six-man squad suddenly appeared beside Mirai. Zuode turned his head, seeming highly uncomfortable with humans standing near him. Mirai had previously asked Zuode what he normally ate, and Zuode had given a very clear answer: humans.
If Mirai's strength had truly