Main World, Konoha Year 20, autumn.
Across the ocean, on a newly discovered continent.
Yutian stood at the bow, the sea wind whipping his dark purple governor's robes. He held a spyglass pointed toward the vast land in the distance. The beach was golden white, giving way inland to dense grasslands, where herds of bison were faintly visible. Farther away lay rolling hills and thick forests.
Behind him stood several imperial officers and ninja. Hei Bao, Hei Heishui, and the others had stayed on the Three Kingdoms Continent to handle affairs. Accompanying him this time was Takeo-an imperial ninja with the strength of an Elite Jonin, a stern face, and sharp eyes.
"Grand Duke, this continent... is quite large."
Takeo's voice was low.
"Quite large."
Yutian lowered the spyglass and turned around.
"And there are plenty of white people."
Takeo frowned slightly.
"White people?"
"Yes. White people." Yutian nodded. "Previously, all we encountered were black and yellow people. Now we've finally found white people."
A cold smile curved his lips.
"We can expand the triangle trade."
A flicker of understanding crossed Takeo's eyes.
"Grand Duke, you mean..."
"Sell the white people here to the nobles of the Shinobi World."
Yutian's voice was calm, as though he were discussing the weather.
"The nobles of the Shinobi World like buying slaves. White slaves-novel, rare, and worth a high price."
Takeo's breathing quickened slightly.
"Then... what about the natives here?"
"Leave them alone for now."
Yutian shook his head.
"Get a clear picture first. How many tribes, how many people, how many resources. Then-take it slowly."
Takeo lowered his head.
"Understood."
"One more thing."
Yutian took a nautical chart from inside his robes and handed it to Takeo.
"Plan a route. From the Empire to this continent, then to the Shinobi World, and