Three Inches of Humanity, Polarized Extremes!

After hearing Kabuto's account, Yu had already realized the gravity of the situation. He asked in a low voice, "Where is the Chakra Furnace? Where is the Nest of Eternal Birth? And where have the one million successfully mass-produced Shin Uchiha clones been placed?"

Kabuto adjusted the glasses on his nose. "Those matters were handled by the External Brain. To prevent information from leaking, even I do not know those details."

He changed the subject. "But the External Brain is like a command tower. It will use hands and feet to carry out its orders. The Daimyo's Mansions of various nations, the Bounty Exchanges, and labor allocation agencies are the most suitable hands and feet. Starting with them should yield the relevant clues!"

Yu scrutinized Kabuto. "Kabuto, gathering intelligence is what you do best! You dug this hole yourself, so fill it back in for me. Can you do it?"

Kabuto's voice was low, yet candid. "At this point, sacrifices are unavoidable. I will do everything in my power to minimize the losses!"

"What counts as minimal?"

"Keeping the enemy's combat strength limited to what already exists... The External Brain will compile intelligence from the outside world. Once it determines that the situation has changed, it will deploy its existing forces and launch an all-out assault on the Ninja Kingdom!"

Yu narrowed his eyes. "So no matter what, this battle cannot be avoided!"

"Yes." Kabuto adjusted his glasses. "Unless we find and destroy the External Brain before it gives the order. But that is unrealistic... Therefore, I suggest that you immediately place the Ninja Kingdom on maximum war readiness!"

"There's no need to panic yet." Yu thought, *In just over three months, the White Snake Sage's divination can be used again. By then, the location of the External Brain will