Visit to Yuho City
June, summer of the 52nd year of Konoha.
Yuho City
Lord's Mansion
Naraku, dressed in casual black robes, sat in the seat of the Lord's Mansion.
Below them, in order, are Uchiha Seki, Uchiha Hyaku, Uchiha Inabi, Hiruko, Uzumaki Hibi, and Uchiha Karasu, who was later brought in by Naraku.
Naraku held the dossier in his hands, reviewing various information about Yuho City. Since the start of the Fourth Naraku Shinobi World War and his appointment as Hokage of Konoha, Naraku had not paid attention to the affairs of Yuho City for a long time.
Uchiha Seki broke the silence in a deep voice and respectfully reported:
"Clan Chief! The number of members in the Yuho City is now close to three thousand, and the quality of the ninjas has greatly improved. They are no longer the rogue ninjas, wandering ninjas, or wandering samurai of the past. Their current Takigakure is enough to rival that of missing-nin and Amegakure."
Naraku nodded upon hearing this, put down the Yuho City records, and Naraku that he had almost finished reviewing the information reported by Uchiha Seki.
The only drawback of Yuho City is that it lacks a powerful ninja clan and various secret techniques.
Currently, only the Artisan Ninja lineage, the Uchiha branch, and about a hundred Uchiha clan members arranged by Naraku are able to support the mainstay of Yuho City.
"You've all worked hard. Konoha is very busy, and I've only managed to come here this time. I'm very pleased to see that Yuho City is well-organized and thriving under your leadership."
Three thousand ninja followers—that's already a formidable force in the Shinobi World. This place will become another peaceful paradise outside of Konoha."
Naraku spoke softly, offering words of comfort to his clansmen who had served in the Yuho City for many years.
"This is all thanks to you, Chieftain."
"This is the paradise you created, Lord Naraku."
The audience praised him.
"Lord Naraku, with your support of the title of Shadow of Konoha, I feel even more at ease with Konoha fellow clansmen."
The Jonin sent by the Uzumaki Clan, Uzumaki Fei, also responded very respectfully.
Naraku smiled and waved his hand, feigning modesty as he spoke:
"Hehe, without you guys, how could Yuho City have developed so well?"
Alright, let's not say any more of that. I'm here simply to see how well the tasks I posted are going.
Shi, Bai, Inabi, Ya, Hiruko, you few stay here; the rest of you, disperse!
"Hi" X15
The leaders and high-ranking officials of the various departments of Yuho City obeyed the order and rose to leave.
"Crow, how are things going in Yuho City?"
Naraku looked at the Uchiha Hawks who had been dismissed by Naraku earlier and asked in a low voice.
"Excellent, this place is just as good as Konoha."
Uchiha Karasu somewhat flattered, not expecting Naraku to remember him.
"Hehe, that would be perfect."
Naraku smiled slightly upon hearing this, looked at Hiruko, and said softly:
"Hiruko- kun, I had high hopes for the task you assigned me and have been keeping it in mind for a long time. However, I haven't received a reply from you. Have you encountered some difficulties?"
"No, the development was very successful, it's just that the Summoning Beast are only so-so. I'm thinking about how to strengthen Summoning Beast."
Hiruko in a white turtleneck sweater, with bandages wrapped around his eyes and below, making him look like a mad scientist.
"Okay, meeting Hiruko, take me to your lab."
Naraku and waved his hand, indicating that they could go about their own business.
"Hi" X4
Everyone got up and left.
"Naraku, please follow me."
Hiruko finally stood up, strode out of the meeting room, and led the way for Naraku.
After leaving the Lord's Mansion, Hiruko and Naraku, along with a group of Naraku's Konoha Anbu guards, traveled at high speed for about an hour to reach the seaside pier.
"The Island of Oblivion is on the high seas; it's better to go by boat."
Hiruko Naraku softly, then walked onto a tall ship moored at the dock and waved to the boatman to raise the sails and set sail.
"Yes, after the Flood Dragon Project achieves my requirements, we also need to start a Flying Bird Project. Otherwise, each trip is too time-consuming. Traveling by flying bird is more convenient."
Naraku followed and boarded the ship. Upon hearing Hiruko's words, he replied softly.
Naraku's Flood Dragon Project is not yet complete, and now he wants to start a Flying Bird Project to cultivate bird- Summoning Beast transportation.
"Hehe, your idea is absolutely correct! Regarding the bird, I created the Thunderbird Summoning Beast a long time ago. If you like, you can see if you can use it."
Hiruko very sensible; he offered up the Summoning Beast he had painstakingly raised without hesitation, acting like a model subordinate.
Naraku didn't have much of an impression of Hiruko Summoning Beast, and after a moment's thought, he said softly:
"Let's see what happens after we reach the Island of Oblivion."
After about three hours of sailing in silence, an island appeared on the sea directly ahead.
"Is that the Island of Oblivion? The place where the Uzumaki Orphan was discovered, the Island of Summoning Beast?"
The island was already visible in the field of vision, and as the ship cut through the waves, it appeared larger and larger to everyone as the distance closed.
"Yes, this place can be said to be blessed by the heavens. The island is home to many excellent Summoning Beast, making it an excellent place to raise Summoning Beast."
Hiruko answered softly.
Let's go, let's run forward.
Naraku had no patience to wait for the ship to reach its speed. He leaped onto the sea and rode the waves at breakneck speed.
The Anbu guards and Hiruko, rushing towards the island.
Following Hiruko's directions, the group soon arrived at the island's First Laboratory.
"Naraku, Area 9 is the training ground for Flood Dragon Project. Please follow me!"
After arriving at the laboratory, Hiruko waved from the corridor, signaling everyone to follow.
Before long, the group arrived at Area 9, which Hiruko, a giant gate ten meters high.
Hiruko stood Daimon, his hands forming several hand seals. The Daimon emitted a light and slowly opened with a jarring creak.
"These seem to be very close to what I want."
Naraku strode in, surveying Area 9, which contained numerous glass vessels, each over ten meters tall and several meters wide, filled with a green liquid.
Immersed in the green liquid were some unidentified creatures: giant snakes, giant birds, giant lizards, giant deer, and all sorts of enormous birds and beasts.
In one of the vessels, a yellow Flood Dragon coiled, its head not that of a snake, but rather that of a camel, with two horns on its head, four claws on its belly, and scales resembling those of a fish. It was not far from Naraku's requirements, but its strength was unknown.
"This yellow Flood Dragon was created by me using a large yellow snake as the main body, combined with the genes of giant fish, eagle claws, giant deer and other giant beasts, as well as some modifications. It moves swiftly and can burrow into the ground."
However, I feel that it Naraku's requirements, and its size is also a bit too small.
Hiruko Naraku's gaze and looked at the creature in the enormous vessel.