"Commander Bal, intelligent life has been detected on the planet's moon."
Just then, the needle on the instrument in the researcher's hand suddenly pointed toward the moon. The numbers on its dial began changing rapidly, and the researcher reported his findings to Bal in astonishment.
A small celestial body like the moon should not have had the conditions necessary to produce life. Nurturing life was no easy matter; many conditions had to be met. Even something as basic as a water supply would have been difficult to secure.
Moreover, their scans showed that technology in the Shinobi World below was still in its infancy. It lacked the means to explore space.
So what was going on with that moon?
"Hmm? There's life there? Never mind. Once we get their method of achieving immortality, we'll destroy it along with the planet. There's no need to waste too much time here."
Bal was visibly taken aback by the researcher's words, but a small, technologically backward planet like this simply could not hold his interest. All he wanted now was to see Orochimaru's method of achieving immortality as soon as possible. If it proved useful, he would seize it and incorporate it into himself. If not, he would simply destroy the planet. He had no desire to waste any more time on other matters.
"Find this planet's ruler and have him help us locate the person who attained immortality."
Looking toward the most prosperous area in the Shinobi World, Bal pointed directly at Konoha from beyond the planet.
Darkness was coming!!!
Konoha
Konoha was still peaceful and quiet, unaware of the approaching danger.
The sun was about to set, its evening glow particularly enchanting. After a happy day of learning at the Ninja Academy, the children were running home cheerfully with their