But is this a request?
This sudden change surprised even Uka Senju!
Ignoring their expressions, he glanced at the Furin and the Ninja Dog.
Aburame Kaun simply gestured for them to leave for a moment.
After the man and dog retreated a hundred meters...
He had just walked up to his friend, staring warily at the Furin, when he covered his mouth with his hand and whispered in Uka's ear, "You have to grant me one request."
"They just want to introduce me to a Senju!"
After he finished speaking, he raised an eyebrow to indicate whether the other person understood.
Upon listening, Uka Senju didn't actually understand it at first.
But judging from Kaun's subsequent expression, he immediately understood what the other party meant.
Uka Senju stared speechlessly at her friend across from her.
I really don't know how to start the conversation or what to say.
He had been wondering what Kaun was up to.
She even began to doubt her feelings for Kaun, wondering if she had misjudged him.
But... this requirement!
Well, even if I asked them to, I wouldn't really refuse!
Why the hell are you making this a demand at such a sensitive time?
And then introduce the girl with Senju.
Why not marry one of the perfectly good Aburame? Why... why is she eyeing the Senju?
After understanding Kaun's behavior, he began to wonder about the reasons behind Kaun.
Noticing the confusion on the other person's face, Aburame Kaun leaned closer again and whispered, "You Senju Chakra. I've suffered from Chakra shortages since I was a child."
"This... I don't want my child to suffer any more losses. You should know about our clan chief's family, right?"
Have you ever heard how much more talented those two kids are than me?
After listening to the explanation from the other side.
Uka Senju pushed her friend's hand away and squatted down on the ground.
He truly hadn't expected the other party to have such a request and reason.
Well... if I could get up myself, wouldn't I give you a boost?
After shaking her head speechlessly, Uka Senju waved to the Furin before looking at Kaun, who was looking at her expectantly, and said, "Alright, just tell me when you want to go, keep an eye on the time."
"I'll look into it for you. I have all the information on Soratate. You can take a look if you're unsure later!"
Upon hearing Uka's words, Aburame Kaun her hands lightly.
Seeing the Furin approaching, he quickly instructed his friend, "Only we know this, remember not to tell anyone!"
"Otherwise, I'll never let you off the hook!"
Upon hearing this, Uka Senju nodded heavily!
Because he really didn't know what kind of expression to give in response to Kaun's outburst!
Is it true that Kaun, knowing the bloodlines of the Shinobi World, arranged for his son to be from the Ōtsutsuki lineage, thus changing the identity of his descendants?
Could it be that such a change wouldn't be necessary, nor would it take this long?
"If you've finished talking, let's head back now. We've been out for quite a while!" As she approached the two, Inuzuka Furin didn't inquire about their previous affairs, but instead prompted them in her soft, sweet voice.
"Alright, let's go!" Uka Senju obediently stood up.
"Walk!"
Aburame Kaun responded and led the Earth Flow.
The massacre silenced the entire forest.
The whole night passed peacefully!
The next morning, activity resumed at the makeshift camp.
"Let's leave these things behind for now!" Kenchū Senju, arranging the tent and the miscellaneous items next to it.
"Yes, sir!" The Wood Release Squadron member, who was about to take action, immediately put down the items in his hand and turned to pack up the other supplies.
Fully armed, I stood at the tent entrance, watching the Middle Unit members bustling about.
Raising her hand to check the time, Uka Senju then reminded everyone, "Hurry up, breakfast is in ten minutes!"
"Yes, sir!"
The people present responded in unison.
After setting the departure time, Uka Senju began packing her belongings.
Half an hour later, the Wood Release Squadron, having finished breakfast, left the camp.
Led by Kenchū Senju, they headed towards Bear Valley!
Having moved to the back of the line, Uka Senju and her two friends continued their activities from yesterday, harvesting everything they encountered along the way.
This time, however, there were outsiders in front of them, and they were all choosing their targets under Uka's guidance, unlike yesterday when they killed everyone they saw.
"Bear King, Senju has already offered the maximum terms; we cannot negotiate any higher!" Uka Senju shook her head and refused, looking at the Bear King shrunk to human size.
Yesterday, Kenchū reported that some of the bears in Bear Valley were already able to speak.
Therefore, after arriving in Bear Valley today, they did not choose to resolve the matter through force.
Instead, they went to the Bear King in front of them to discuss matters, as planned!
During their conversation, they obtained some good information.
That means this group of bears had a contract a long time ago.
However, that Clan had already been wiped out during the Warring States period.
Therefore, they knew what benefits would come from signing a contract to become a summoning beast.
The downside is that the price the bear king is asking is a bit high!
After calculating the value in his mind, he made the same decision that Uka Senju had made earlier!
The Bear King showed no anger upon hearing the words from the other side.
He raised his bear paw and scratched his head with a simple and honest expression.
But the two black, shiny eyes on that completely black head kept moving.
After a moment, as if he had finished thinking, he said with a smile, "The cultivation resources can be provided as previously agreed, but you have to give me some extra for living necessities."
"As you saw when you came in, although there are only a few hundred bears capable of fighting, there are several thousand bears in Bear Valley."
"With such a shortage of supplies, we can't expand our population. You absolutely have to bring this up."
"We'll eat anything, meat, grains, fruit, anything!"
His initial outrageous demands already indicated that he knew the other party would reject him.
But there's a saying among humans: if opening a window won't work, then you have to dig a hole first!
With more supplies, the bear population in Bear Valley will increase quickly.
This means we no longer need to chase away bears that don't meet the size requirements, as we have in previous years!
This way, with more bears, there will be enough bears with Chakra cultivation talent!
As the bear king of Bear Valley, he brought back those human books that his father brought back from his battles.
It certainly didn't miss out on a lot after succeeding as the Bear King!
Seeing that Xiong Wang agreed so quickly, Uka Senju knew that she had fallen for the old man's trick.
But then I thought about how well the abilities of these bears complemented those of the Senju!
Providing living supplies for 3,000 adult bears every year isn't a big problem!
Therefore, he nodded decisively and said, "I can accept what the Bear King has said on behalf of the Senju."
"But both of the Bear Kings must be included in the signing scope!"
Seeing that what he had learned from the book was working, the Bear King quickly replied, "That's fine, that's fine, but only one of us, husband and wife, can sign a contract with the Senju at a time!"
"Without a guardian in Bear Valley, this won't do on the island!"
Upon hearing this, Uka Senju nodded in agreement.
Because this is the only right thing to do.
As long as either of these two people lives, Bear Valley can continue to function normally.
Otherwise, once their chaotic battle ends, Senju is very unwilling to see his partner completely decline!
" Sekisei, make Scroll and include what I just discussed with the Bear King." After agreeing on the terms Uka Senju turned to the person beside her and gave the order.
The Bear King heard that the other side was willing to include the conditions in the contract.
The male and female pair couldn't help but exchange a glance, and their faces broke into silly grins again!
"Yes, sir!" came the reply.
Sekisei Senju directly took out a large Scroll, one meter long, from his bag.
He opened it from the head and, together with his two teammates behind him, immediately began the subsequent process of creating the Summoning Scroll on the spot.
Watching the Scroll, manipulated by the three Ninja, as black tadpole-shaped characters continuously appeared and then disappeared.
The mother bear stared, while the male bear continued chatting with Uka Senju!
In addition to the signing Scroll, Uka Senju also informed the other party of some rules.
For example, the emblem of the Senju Clan would be erected outside Bear Valley.
Therefore, the summoned beasts that have been contracted by the Senju cannot clash with the bear, which possesses Chakra.
However, the bear with Chakra cannot prey on other beasts bearing the Senju Clan Crest.
After explaining these rules to the Bear King, Uka Senju Hua asked, "Bear King, are you aware of the distribution of bird populations on this island?"
"We're too far away to know much, but we do know a bit. What kind of company are you looking for?"
The Bear King picked up the cup of water with honey in front of him and drank it down in one gulp, savoring the delicious taste. He licked his lips and asked a question.
"Giant or manned, or small with special abilities!"
He picked up the kettle on the table and poured himself another glass, after hearing the request from the person opposite him.
It frowned its black eyebrows and thought carefully for a moment before saying, "I only know of two groups of giant, manned islands."
"Special abilities are too broad a term; many groups, large and small, possess them. You can go and take a look over at the mudflats."
Small flocks of birds usually live over there!
"What is the general situation regarding these two groups of giant, man-carrying creatures that the Bear King knows about?" Uka Senju immediately asked upon hearing that the Bear King knew about them.
He was also aware that the mudflats were a gathering place for birds.
That was the destination we were heading towards all along!
Therefore, he became even more concerned about the two groups of giants that the Bear King had mentioned.
If both groups are suitable, then their mission will be much easier!
"By your standards, one is large and the other is medium."
"The larger ones are mutated albatrosses through Albatross; they live on islands and reefs not far from the mudflats!"
"The medium-sized ones are eagles; they live on a rocky hill not far from the center of the island!"
The Bear King carefully picked up the cup with his two fingernails and drank another cup of honey water.
Upon hearing the types of these two groups, Uka Senju couldn't help but smile.
One is large and the other is medium-sized, although Albatross and similar creatures certainly wouldn't be very powerful.
There's definitely no problem with it carrying passengers!
So he quickly asked the Bear King for more detailed information!
"Knock knock knock!"
A knock sounded in the top-floor office of the tallest and largest circular building in Kumogakure.
"Enter!"
Raikage, who was sitting behind his large desk processing File, responded loudly.
"Creak!"
The soft sound of the wooden door hinges turning rang out.
The intelligence chief, dressed in Combat Uniform, strode in carrying the File!
"Have you confirmed the location of the Wood Release technique?" The Raikage looked up and asked upon seeing the approaching figure.
Previously, both the people from Konoha and Kumogakure had followed them to the port.
Because it's no longer possible to conceal one's movements on the sea as effectively as on land.
However, it would be too difficult for personnel to follow them at sea.
So the people tracking them could only wait and calculate the time as they moved forward to search.
But the intelligence chief arrived so quickly, with a smile on his face.
The Third Raikage immediately guessed what kind of message this person had come to convey!
"Yes, sir!" he replied, then stepped forward, bowed, and handed over the File, saying, "Sir, the location information for the Wood Release has been updated again."
Just as Konoha had predicted, they went to the Summoning Island!
Upon hearing this information, the Raikage smiled and nodded, saying, " Konoha has finally become somewhat useful!"
"Sir, the person tracking us has made a discovery while searching for Wood Release..." The intelligence chief frowned slightly, unsure how to describe the information sent back from the Front Line.
Seeing the hesitation on the other side, the Raikage's crisp voice rang out. "Speak, stop stammering!"
"Yes, sir!" After responding, the intelligence chief organized his thoughts and said, "While searching for Wood Release techniques, the Front Line discovered a large number of animal carcasses in the opposite direction from where the Wood Release was going."
"Most of these beasts died from the wooden Senbon, from snakes, rats, and frogs to ninja beasts with Chakra aura; they all died at the hands of these three."
"Furthermore, while tracking the Wood Release Squadron, they also saw many wild animals that had died from this creature along the way."
"The body hasn't been moved?" Raikage asked, frowning.
"Yes, sir, it looks like they're killing for fun!" The intelligence officer quickly replied to the sudden question.
"Hmm~" Realizing that his actions were also inappropriate, the Raikage frowned and fell into deep thought.
Although the Intelligence Department had no evidence for the prophecy made by the Konoha monkeys, he still felt that something might be wrong after hearing it.
The senseless killings on Summoning Island made him realize even more that there might be a big problem with the so-called prophecy!
After a long pause, he relaxed his furrowed brows and looked at the person opposite him, instructing, "Put that aside for now. The most important thing right now is to keep an eye on the Wood Release."
Now that the location is confirmed, arrange for the rest of the personnel to be sent there first.
"Let's determine the next steps based on the results after everything is finished!"
"Keep this in mind, and remember to remind me later!"
The prophecy currently being given by Konoha is considered quite credible by those at the grassroots level.
But from his perspective, there's not much truth in it!
Based on his understanding of monkeys, he'd probably need to have in-depth communication with one to figure it out.
He can still distinguish what's urgent right now.
If the plan succeeds, there's no need to ask anymore!
If the plan fails, then he'll have to have a serious talk with the monkey!
"Yes, sir!" The intelligence chief bowed and accepted the order.
After reporting on the remaining matters, he returned to his office.
He then ordered his subordinates, "Now contact Dodai and have him assemble the troops. Tell him the plan has begun!"
"Yes, sir!" A woman with a very dark face bowed and then turned and left the room.
Meanwhile, in the Raikage's Office...
The Third Raikage leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed, deep in thought!
The goal of this plan is to kill with a single blow.
He had previously prepared Elite Jonin squad led by Dodai, consisting of sixteen people including himself.
This is in addition to the Kage Level shinobi and nine Elite Jonin that Konoha promised!
Twenty-four Elite Jonin and two Kage Level powerhouses.
This lineup was the source of his previous confidence that he could secure a decisive victory in one go.
But for some reason, he suddenly felt that this lineup was somewhat unstable.
He knew that the Senju must have arranged for Wood Release to have a way to protect himself.
But that's also why he went there personally and led so many experts!
But why... does thinking about him make me feel more and more uncomfortable?
After a long pause, he decided to add a few more people to his list!
Ten days later.
At the heart of the Summoning Island!
He looked as if he were sitting on a large stone seat, about fifteen meters high.
It is a bird with yellow, metallic-sheen feathers, black claws, and yellow toes, resembling an enlarged version of a golden eagle.
After learning about the general capabilities of the opposing group, Uka Senju said with a smile, "You probably already know the purpose of our Senju."
"Regarding the matter of signing the contract, do you now have an answer?"
Five days after signing the contract with the Albatross Clan, he arranged for the Albatross to deliver a Senju invitation to the other side.
Because he had learned about the approximate strength and intelligence of the Golden Eagle Clan from the Albatross Clan.
According to the leader of the Albatross, the Golden Eagle Clan currently has nearly eight hundred ninja beasts that can use Chakra.
The special abilities of this race lie in their claws and wings.
With the help of these two organs, their Wind Release technique can be activated at an extremely fast speed.
Furthermore, they possess a racial Wind Release Secret Technique that enhances their speed.
These abilities are exactly what Uka Senju aimed to achieve on this trip.
The Albatross Clan previously had several thousand ninja beasts.
However, this race's abilities and combat strength are quite average.
Even the basic flight speed of birds.
In the bird world, that's considered average!
If it weren't for his innate Water Release Secret Technique...
Uka Senju had been wondering how the Albatross Clan had grown into such a large group!
The Golden Eagle Clan in front of them, however, were perfect allies in aerial combat.
He also observed the Golden Eagle Clan's hunting activities upon his arrival.
He greatly admired the way the prey was toyed with and the style of striking with deadly precision!
Looking at the people approaching below, the leader of the Golden Eagle Clan slightly shook his massive bird head and said, "We understand what the Senju mean."
"After discussion, we are willing to enter into a contract with the Senju, but your promises must be written into the contract!"
Hearing the words from the other end, Uka Senju, who was making the offer, smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay!"
Having agreed to the request, he turned to the person beside him and said, " Sekisei, make it using a large Scroll!"
"Yes, sir!" Having already made countless copies in the past ten days, he immediately led several team members to begin making the Summoning Scroll.
And then they overheard what Uka Senju was saying to her subordinates.
The group of high-ranking Golden Eagle Clan inside the cave exchanged glances simultaneously!
After a dozen or so golden eagles nodded in agreement, one of them, a golden eagle about ten meters tall, raised its talons and stepped into the center of the arena.
"We've heard of your name, even though we live on the Summoning Island!"
"This is my grandson, named Feihe. From this day forward, let us sign a contract!"
The golden eagle leader on the large stone throne raised its wings, pointed at the golden eagle that had walked into the center of the arena, and spoke to Uka Senju.
Upon hearing these words, Uka Senju glanced at the golden eagle not far from her.
His appearance is almost identical to his predecessor's, and his strength, by standard, is also at the Jonin.
So he smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Chief!"
Just then, with the help of the six people from Sekisei Senju, the large Summoning Scroll was successfully made.
Uka Senju then stepped forward, picked it up, and handed it to the golden eagle above.
After confirming that everything was correct, he and the man named Feihe Golden Eagle were the first to sign their names on both sides of the Scroll.
Next, the golden eagle, like all the other ninja beasts with Chakra, stepped forward to sign their names.
It took more than an hour to complete all of this.
Uka Senju Nine, accompanied by the golden eagle named Feihe, left the centrally located stone cliff!
The Albatross Clan inhabits the islands and reefs.
After returning from handling the Golden Eagle contract, Uka Senju looked at the group in front of her and said with a smile, "Our mission this time can be considered completely over."
Let's return to the ship's berth this afternoon and set off back tomorrow!
"Yes, Lord Uka!" Kenchū Senju nodded.
"Yes, sir!" the foreigners replied.
Upon hearing that the mission was finally over, smiles appeared on the faces of everyone inside the tent.
The smiles of Sekisei Senju and the others were because their recent busy schedule was finally over.
They then rushed to produce another batch of Scroll.
That thing can't be dealt with using just Chakra!
All six of them used their brains to the fullest extent.
Aside from traveling, they spent all their waking hours making Scroll!
Of course, due to limitations in manpower and materials, neither large nor medium-sized models can be produced.
Finally, with Uka Senju's approval, they abandoned the small-scale designs and focused on making individual contract Scroll.
When these individual units are distributed, the contracted Ninja will also be responsible for finding a new habitat for these summoning beasts!
Otherwise, there would be so many summoned beasts bearing the Senju Clan Crest on just one island.
The ecosystem is probably doomed!
Meanwhile, Inuzuka Furin and Aburame Kaun were laughing because the killing could finally stop!
They recently fought a bloody battle with Uka Senju on this island!
Initially, they achieved widespread success, but later they signed contracts with many different groups.
Uka Senju is deliberately only killing carnivores!
But just as he relaxed on land, he put a table on the water again.
So whenever they had free time, the two of them had to accompany Uka to kill, kill, kill everywhere, underwater and on land!
He sat in the main seat, which was higher than the others.
Uka Senju observed the expressions on the faces of everyone present.
He didn't care much about the fatigue of Sekisei Senju and the others.
Because these hardworking Clan will provide sufficient compensation!
But when she saw Inuzuka Furin and Aburame Kaun's smiles...
He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
He felt extremely guilty about having the two of them accompany him during this period of intense killing!