An unnamed, deserted island out at sea.
It was already late at night, but Shin Uchiha had brought Tsunade and the others to this deserted island.
The island had always been uninhabited. Never mind people-it did not even have any larger animals.
In the center of the island, Shin had already used Earth Release and Wood Release to level the ground and put up a few simple buildings for their use.
The most conspicuous feature was a wooden platform occupying the very center.
Four enormous torches surrounded the platform, their roaring flames lighting up the entire area.
Most eye-catching of all were the four white humanoid creatures on the platform, still thrashing wildly despite being bound from head to toe.
Watching the four White Zetsu, still bursting with energy after being confined for so long, Shin Uchiha could not help marveling at the remarkable physiology of these creatures.
After all, ever since he had slaughtered Obito Uchiha's forces on Whirlpool Island until Obito broke down and released a crowd of White Zetsu as cannon fodder, he had never fed them anything.
They had only fallen unconscious after being locked inside his Kamui Dimension, a space unsuitable for prolonged habitation.
Yet this time, only a short while after Shin released them, they were already lively and energetic again.
Tsunade's eyes gleamed as she watched the White Zetsu thrashing on the wooden platform. Coveting them, she wheedled:
"Shin, just give me a few of these things. Trust me, with them, my Medical Ninjutsu will reach a whole new level."
Only after hearing Tsunade's words did Shin Uchiha belatedly remember.
White Zetsu were valuable specimens. Every part of their bodies was a treasure.
Not only were their bodies brimming with active life force, but every part and organ was useful. If someone was