"Insects? What kind of insects could make you so concerned, boss?"
Back in the spatial passage leading to the Uchiha Sacred Land, Obito pressed for answers with curiosity. He rarely saw Gen'yō display such an expression, a mixture of disgust and chilling killing intent.
"Just a parasite clinging to life, attempting to steal the power of the Dragon Vein to revive itself." Gen'yō's voice was devoid of emotion. "Its matter is not urgent; we have more important things to do now."
No sooner had the words left his mouth Heavenly Imperial Gate burst open in the sky above the back mountain of the sacred site.
They were greeted by Uchiha Fugaku and a group of high-ranking clan members who had been waiting for them.
" Lord Gen'yō!" Fugaku and the others bowed in unison, their eyes filled with awe and excitement. They had learned of the existence of the Dragon Vein from Shisui, and the entire clan was now in a state of frenzied excitement.
"Pass down the order." Gen'yō descended slowly from the sky, utterly detached. "From today onwards, the Forge of the Lord of War will undergo indefinite upgrades and renovations. All clansmen not involved in production will be mobilized to participate in the construction of the new city."
"New City?" Fugaku was taken aback.
"That's right." Gen'yō's gaze swept over everyone present, his purple-gold Eye of God seemingly able to see through people's hearts. "The holy land on earth is merely the cradle of the Uchiha. Our true home will be in the heavens."
He projected the blueprints for the core power plant of the Heavenly Floating City directly into everyone's minds using Genjutsu magic.
It was a magnificent city beyond words, filled with futuristic and mythical charm. It floated in the clouds, supported by a massive anti-gravity array, surrounded by defensive satellites, while the city's interior consisted of neatly planned training areas, living areas, and production areas.
In the heart of the city, a brand-new, colossal furnace, a hundred times larger than the Forge of the Lord of War, is continuously drawing energy from the dragon Dragon Vein deep within the earth, powering the entire city.
"Is this... is this the dwelling place of the gods?" An elder stared in disbelief, muttering to himself.
"No," Gen'yō corrected, "This is the future home of the Uchiha."
This blueprint ignited a flame in the hearts of all Uchiha clan members.
Over the next month, the entire Uchiha Sacred Land was transformed into a massive, bustling construction site.
With Gen'yō personally overseeing the project and the help of the Crystal Release Scroll, the construction speed of the new city was nothing short of miraculous. He entrusted the scroll to several exceptionally talented Earth Release ninjas for study and used the system to assist them in mastering it quickly.
Countless crystal structures, sparkling and indestructible, rose from the ground. They were not only beautiful but also highly efficient at transmitting Chakra, making them the best carriers for array formations.
The most important and core renovation was done on the back mountain.
Gen'yō personally took action, using his Kamui power to create a huge underground space, and placed the newly formed Dragon Vein Demon-Suppressing Furnace within it.
Countless pipes made of World Tree and Chakra Metal resemble the blood vessels of a dragon. They extend from the furnace, one end connecting to the distant Dragon Vein Mine, and the other end connecting to the upgraded Forge of the Lord of War on the ground.
The Forge of the Lord of War can no longer be called that.
It was expanded into a giant factory covering several square kilometers, and its interior was divided into hundreds of workshops with different functions.
Gen'yō officially named it " Amaterasu First Military Factory ".
"Initiate energy delivery!"
With a command from Gen'yō, the Dragon Vein Demon-Suppressing Furnace- Suppressing Furnace, buried deep underground, emitted a deep rumble.
The next second, a visible, liquid-like golden Chakra energy surged through the massive pipes like a floodgate opening, instantly filling the entire energy core of the military factory.
Buzz!
In an instant, all the machines in the entire military factory were turned on!
A blinding beam of energy shot into the sky, even turning the clouds above the holy land golden.
"Production Sequence Number One: Susanoo Series Standard Armaments!"
Inside the central control room, Uchiha Inabi, her face flushed with excitement, shouted into the microphone.
Upon receiving the order, the Uchiha craftsmen, who were already prepared, fed a massive amount of high-purity Chakra Metal ingots, extracted directly from the Dragon Vein, into the automatic feeding port.
Rumble!
The massive robotic arm began to operate. High-temperature melting, pressure forging, and the engraving of Sealing Jutsu on an assembly line—the entire process was fluid and graceful, full of a violent yet precise aesthetic.
Less than ten minutes.
At the other end of the factory, with a crisp "ding," the first complete set of Susanoo Series Standard Armaments was slowly sent off from the assembly line.
It was a set of light, dark purple armor covering the entire body. The armor had smooth lines that exuded power, and its surface was engraved with tiny runes that could automatically absorb Natural Energy and slowly restore Chakra.
The accompanying weapon is a grotesque katana. When the energy is activated, a faint Susanoo's ribs appears on the blade, and its sharpness is enhanced to an unbelievable degree.
"Test data!" Inabi stared intently at the screen.
The test results came back quickly.
"Reporting, sir! The Susanoo Armor has been tested and can withstand simultaneous bombardment from five Jonin A-level Ninjutsu wielded from the front without sustaining any damage!"
" Susanoo Tachi is infused with Chakra, its sharpness can easily cut through a special steel plate three meters thick!"
"Its overall rating far surpasses all existing ninja tools, reaching near-divine weapon level!"
hiss!
A collective gasp filled the control room.
Mass production of near-divine artifacts?!
What does this mean?
This means that as long as there are enough resources, the Uchiha could even raise a terrifying army whose members are all equipped with near-divine weapons!
How can we fight like this?
Let alone Kage Level powerhouse, even if Tailed Beast came, it would probably only be able to be torn to pieces alive when facing such an army armed to the teeth!
"My God..." Uchiha Inabi stared at the data on the screen, feeling as if his heart was about to stop. His hand trembled as he pointed to the armor still radiating heat on the assembly line. "This... we can really mass-produce this kind of thing?"
"It's not 'can,' it's 'must.'" Gen'yō's calm voice rang out in the control room, pulling everyone back from their shock. "This is just the first generation of the Susanoo series, for our kids to practice on."
For practice?
The elders present exchanged bewildered glances, each seeing utter horror in the other's eyes.
This near-divine weapon, capable of withstanding A-rank Ninjutsu attacks, is just a toy for kids to practice with? How terrifying would the actual finished product be?
"Pass on my orders." Gen'yō ignored their shock; his gaze was already fixed on a grander future plan. "The military factory will operate 24/7. The first batch target is 1,000 sets. Simultaneously, initiate the development of the second production sequence, the ' Tengu ' series of flight devices, and the third sequence, the ' Yata ' series of Chakra energy cannons."
"The future of the Uchiha lies not only on the ground, but also in the skies!"
Gen'yō's words struck everyone like thunderbolts. They finally understood that what Gen'yō wanted to build was not a ninja village at all, but an unprecedented three-dimensional military empire covering both land and sky!
Once the order was given, the entire Amaterasu First Military Factory was completely transformed into a colossal steel beast that devoured Dragon Vein energy and then frantically spewed out weapons of war.
The incessant roar day and night became the main theme of the sacred site's back mountain.
Countless pieces of high-purity Chakra Metal were fed into the furnace and transformed on the assembly line into killing tools that gleamed with a cold luster.
In just one week.
When five hundred complete Susanoo Series Standard Armaments were neatly arranged in the military factory warehouse like silent terracotta warriors, the visual impact was enough to make any Kage Level powerhouse feel their scalp tingle.
"Go, summon all the students who graduated in the first class of the Amaterasu Academy," Gen'yō ordered Shisui beside him.
Soon, nearly a hundred children, led by Uchiha Itachi, with an average age of only seven or eight, marched into the warehouse in neat rows.
When they saw the steel forest made of dark purple armor before them, even these little guys, whose temperaments had been tempered far beyond their peers, couldn't help but gasp.
"This... this is for us?" a child couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"That's right." Gen'yō walked to the front of the line, his gaze sweeping over each young yet resolute face. "From today onwards, you are no longer students, but the first batch of celestial soldiers of my Uchiha Divine Kingdom."
"Put it on."
At Gen'yō's command, Uchiha Itachi was the first to step forward.
He walked up to a suit of armor that matched his build and extended his hand.
Buzz.
The cold armor seemed to come alive. The moment it came into contact with Itachi 'Chakra, the runes on its surface lit up one by one. Then, the armor automatically disintegrated into dozens of parts, which precisely fitted onto Itachi's body, ultimately forming a perfect whole.
As the helmet covering the mask closed, a pair of scarlet Three-Tomoe Sharingan shone through the gaps in the mask, and an aura several times stronger than before erupted from Itachi's small body!
"How are you feeling?" Obito was watching with envy, couldn't help but ask.
"Power..." Itachi clenched his fist, feeling the power surging within him and the world, amplified by the armor, becoming incredibly clear. "I feel the flow of Chakra has increased at least threefold. My Sharingan can even see the color of Chakra in the air."
He suddenly looked up at a test steel plate fifty meters away from the warehouse.
There was no Hand Seals; it was merely a thought.
laugh!
A thin line of fire shot out from the fingertip, instantly piercing through the steel plate that was strong enough to withstand the bombardment of Explosive Tag!
The entire venue fell silent once again.
Is this the power of combining technology and Kekkei Genkai?
"Very good." Gen'yō nodded in satisfaction. "You are the spear and shield of the Uchiha's future. Remember, this armor bestows upon you not only power, but also the honor and will of the Uchiha Clan."
"From this day forward, you will be the blades of the gods traversing the earth, and wherever you go, it will become the land of the Divine Kingdom!"
"Yes!"
Nearly a hundred youths equipped with Susanoo Divine Armor roared in unison. Their combined, soaring battle intent even made the entire warehouse tremble!
However, while the Uchiha Clan was immersed in the euphoria brought by their newfound power, they were unaware that the Amaterasu Military Factory's almost blatant extraction of Dragon Vein energy had already caused a huge uproar in a neighboring country.
The office of the Tsuchikage in Iwagakure.
A Iwagakure Jonin Iwagakure, responsible for border reconnaissance, stumbled in, his face filled with indescribable fear.
"Tsuchikage... Lord Tsuchikage! Something terrible has happened!"
Ōnoki, who was processing documents, frowned. "What a flustered scene! What kind of behavior is this!"
"No, sir!" The Jonin of tears. He pointed towards the Uchiha Sacred Land, his voice trembling, " The Chakra detection array at the border exploded! Just now, we detected an immeasurable and terrifying source of Chakra steadily outputting within Uchiha territory!"
"Immeasurable?" Ōnoki paused.
"Yes!" The Jonin swallowed hard, his voice trembling as he delivered the conclusion, "Based on the data analysis transmitted before the explosion, the energy intensity was at least equivalent to twenty Tailed Beast simultaneously releasing Tailed Beast Bomb!"
"You mean that Uchiha guy, what exactly did he build in his house?"