Attack on Mount Myoboku

Seizing the Eight-Tails’ Chakra had not been difficult for Hyuga Mirai. After finding Cloud-Lightning Gorge, Killer B had been completely incapable of resisting him and had half of his Tailed Beast Chakra extracted. The Kumo-nin on Turtle Island had also been knocked unconscious. In the end, Killer B only notified Kumogakure after regaining his ability to move.

Although Fourth Raikage A had been furious upon learning of this, he had no idea who was responsible. Killer B had only learned from the Eight-Tails that the culprit had a pair of blue eyes, which was basically no information at all.

Afterward, Killer B was relocated from Cloud-Lightning Gorge by Raikage A. Someone had gone after the Two-Tails some time ago, and now even the Eight-Tails had suffered. There had to be a faction in the Ninja World interested in Tailed Beast Chakra. The Raikage had already dispatched the Anbu to investigate, and once the truth was uncovered, he absolutely would not show mercy.

After sending the Eight-Tails’ Chakra to the God Tree cultivation equipment in Rōran, Hyuga Mirai returned to the Saudi Federation. As long as Android 18 and his Shikotsumyaku Clone kept watch there, everything only needed to proceed step by step without mistakes. Hyuga Mirai’s main body, meanwhile, planned to take Gaara, Sasuke, and the others to hunt Toads.

Hyuga Mirai had already discussed this with Pakura. They were clearing out one of the dark forces in the Ninja World—commonly known as exterminating bandits.

If Mount Myoboku had behaved itself after Jiraiya died, Hyuga Mirai was so busy that he might not even have remembered them. But those Toads apparently had never been willing to give up on "correcting the Ninja World." Intelligent Summoning beasts were rare, after all, yet Konoha had never lacked these restless Toads. How could Hyuga Mirai possibly fail to notice them?

"Principal." Gaara and his two siblings greeted Hyuga Mirai politely after arriving at his home.

"Uncle Mirai, what are we doing today? Even Gaara was called over." Uzumaki Naruto asked curiously, his hands clasped behind his head.

After looking around the room, Hyuga Mirai said, "I’m taking you on a mission. Anyone who performs well will receive a reward from me. Temari, you should be graduating this year. If you can take first place, you’ll receive a Bloodline Ninja Tool as a reward. Sasuke, what are you carrying on your back?"

"This… my mom made me bring it."

Second Pillar replied somewhat awkwardly. He had not wanted to bring it before leaving, but when his mother heard that Uncle Mirai would be taking him and the other students on a mission, she made some food for him and told Sasuke to share it with the others during their downtime.

"Who among you wants to sign a Summoning Contract with Ryūchi Cave?"

Hyuga Mirai asked. Mount Myoboku had quite a lot of Toads. Aside from leaving a few behind, the rest could be fed to the giant snakes of Ryūchi Cave. Besides, the Summoning Technique was one of the best ways for Ninjas to increase their strength early on. Rather than using a B-rank ninjutsu, it was better to summon a ten-meter-long giant snake.

Aside from Uzumaki Naruto, who had signed a Summoning Contract with Shikkotsu Forest, the other four decided to sign one with Ryūchi Cave after giving Hyuga Mirai’s words some thought. Back then, in order to prevent Naruto from signing a contract with Mount Myoboku, Kushina had directly had him sign a contract with Shikkotsu Forest.

Kushina had not planned to let Naruto learn Medical Ninjutsu. Her idiot son definitely was not suited for that. She had intended for Naruto to learn Sage Mode directly once he grew up, and Kushina could use her own failed experiences to guide him.

Ryūchi Cave was one of the Three Great Sage Locations of the Ninja World, and it was a clan that had signed a Summoning Contract with Hyuga Mirai. After a little thought, Second Pillar, Gaara, and his two siblings knew what choice to make.

Besides, they did not particularly dislike snakes. Compared with the type of Summoning beast, these four Ninja Academy students cared more about the Summoning beast’s strength.

"Summoning Technique!"

After cutting his finger and letting a little blood flow, Hyuga Mirai quickly formed the hand seals for the Summoning Technique. A cloud of smoke appeared in the room with a bang! Once it cleared, Second Pillar, Gaara, and the others saw three women in plain-colored clothing standing before Hyuga Mirai.

"Oh my, why did Mirai-kun summon all three of us at once? Is something important happening?" Tagorihime asked with a soft smile after looking around. Though she had the appearance of a young girl, her temperament was dignified and gentle. The moment Second Pillar saw Tagorihime, he thought of his mother, Uchiha Mikoto.

"Of course Mirai-kun missed me. You haven’t paid us any attention for years. How cruel." The most lively of the three, Ichikishimahime, floated straight to Hyuga Mirai’s side and wrapped her arms around his neck.

After not seeing him for years, Ichikishimahime felt that the allure emanating from Hyuga Mirai had only grown stronger. He was practically like the most delicious food in the world.

"These students want to sign Summoning Contracts with Ryūchi Cave. Tagitsuhime, take out the Summoning Scroll for them."

"I understand, Lord Mirai. Other than that little fellow from Shikkotsu Forest, the rest all seem quite talented. Ryūchi Cave will get to sign contracts with so many geniuses again."

Tagitsuhime was the most composed of the Three Snake Princesses, though only in front of Hyuga Mirai. If anyone else provoked Tagitsuhime, she would still reveal a snake’s true nature.

Tagitsuhime then took out the Summoning Scroll and unfolded it for them to sign their contracts. Aside from several unfamiliar names, Sasuke and the others saw the names Hyuga Mirai and Uzumaki Ayaka near the front.

Once they had finished signing, Hyuga Mirai continued, "Don’t go back yet. I’m taking them to attack Mount Myoboku, so you should come along too."

"Attack Mount Myoboku?"

The Three Snake Princesses were stunned upon hearing that. Tagitsuhime quickly followed up, "Lord Mirai, are you planning to attack Mount Myoboku merely to retaliate against them, or to conquer that place completely?"

"Of course I’m going to kill every toad and take the place completely."

Hyuga Mirai answered, turning his head. He then pushed Ichikishimahime off himself, grabbed her by the collar, and said, "This time, you can eat your fill. Once we get there, I’ll summon Xiao Zi as well."

"If Lord Mirai intends to completely destroy Mount Myoboku, could you give Mount Myoboku’s Eye of Nature to us?"

"What is that?"

Hyuga Mirai asked with a slight frown. It was the first time he had heard that name.

"The reason the Three Great Sage Locations are called sacred lands is because the Natural Energy within each one is extremely abundant. It allows creatures of our kind to grow rapidly and even gain higher intelligence. That is all because of the Eye of Nature. It is a place similar to the Dragon Vein, and it has been controlled by the Three Great Sage Locations for a thousand years."

Tagitsuhime slowly explained, "I remember the White Snake Sage once saying that, long ago, there were other clans that possessed Eyes of Nature. But those clans, along with their Eyes of Nature, were destroyed in war. The only Eyes of Nature left now should be those within the Three Great Sage Locations."

"You’re not telling the whole truth, Tagitsuhime. The Eye of Nature’s abilities alone shouldn’t be enough to make you this excited." Hyuga Mirai said. The Dragon Vein also possessed Natural Energy, and in great abundance at that. He never restricted the Three Snake Princesses from absorbing Natural Energy near the Dragon Vein.

"The Natural Energy in other places can only increase one’s strength after being absorbed. But the energy within an Eye of Nature is extremely miraculous. Beyond increasing our strength, it can help us fundamentally change as we grow, until we become more and more like humans."

After hesitating briefly, Tagitsuhime still chose to tell Hyuga Mirai the truth. Under the gaze of those eyes, it was difficult for her to even entertain the thought of lying.

"More and more like humans? Aren’t you three big sisters human?" Uzumaki Naruto blurted out in shock from the side.

The others had heard as well, but aside from Uzumaki Naruto, they only secretly sized up the Three Snake Princesses.

"Exactly. That’s why that kid from Shikkotsu Forest should be the person Ryūchi Cave hates most."

Ichikishimahime suddenly appeared behind Uzumaki Naruto. Snake-like traits emerged on her face, and her long forked tongue circled before Naruto’s face, making him swallow nervously.

"Is that all? Then after I study it, you can deal with it as you wish."

Hyuga Mirai shook his head. If they wanted to become human, he could help the Snake Princesses of Ryūchi Cave achieve that as well. With the aid of Yin-Yang Release, changing a snake’s bodily structure into that of a human was no difficult task for Hyuga Mirai.

After making the arrangements, Hyuga Mirai took them outside the Federation. They boarded an Anti-Gravity Airship and headed straight for Mount Myoboku.

Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, and the others were only going for training. As far as Hyuga Mirai was concerned, it would count as passing if they could kill a toad alone or together. The ones truly exterminating Mount Myoboku would be Ryūchi Cave, Hyuga Mirai, and Hyuga Mirai’s high-tech weapons.

Android 18 had already been using Satellites to monitor Mount Myoboku around the clock. The Orbital Weapons had also been moved above Mount Myoboku, ready to launch aerial strikes at any moment.

Hyuga Mirai had also brought many War Machines, each loaded with military weapons.

Mount Myoboku

At the moment Hyuga Mirai departed from the Saudi Federation, the Great Toad Sage suddenly awoke from his sleep.

After waking, he turned his aged neck and saw the peaceful, natural scene within Mount Myoboku. He could not help comparing it with what he had just seen in his dream.

"Destroyed… So even Mount Myoboku cannot continue to exist. Hagoromo, the prophecy I told you about may have been overwritten by another future."

In his dream just now, after seeing Mount Myoboku’s destruction, the Great Toad Sage had lost his ability to foresee the future. He could no longer use dreams to glimpse what lay ahead, and Mount Myoboku’s future might no longer exist.

"This is probably my last prophecy. Go summon Fukasaku and Shima for me. I have something to tell them."

The toad attending the Great Elder reminded him, "Great Elder, Sage Fukasaku is already dead. Sage Shima was sent out by you and has not returned yet."

"…Mm, I remember now. Then summon Ken, Hiroshi, and Zhi. I have something to tell them."

The Great Toad Sage spoke slowly. Upon hearing this, the toad serving at his side hurriedly hopped away to summon the other toads as instructed.