"Flame-Flame Fruit... It's a pity that Orochimaru and Tsunade aren't around, and eating it separately probably won't have any effect..."
Uchiha Yoichi studied the Flame-Flame Fruit, but no matter how he probed it with his spiritual power, he couldn't find anything peculiar. Other than being a bit warm to the touch, it felt like an ordinary fruit.
"The flame ability does suit me quite well, except for the weakness to Seastone. However, there is no Seastone in the Ninja World, and I also have Genetic Primordial Energy."
The Flame-Flame Fruit would allow him to control flames more easily, which would certainly enhance his potion-making, and since Yoichi also possessed the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame, the fruit might even enhance this abnormal fire.
"Let's eat it!"
After contemplating for a while, Uchiha Yoichi decided to eat the Flame-Flame Fruit. Given the reasons of the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame and potion-making, it was enough for him to consume this Devil Fruit.
As he took a bite of the Flame-Flame Fruit, an indescribable nauseating taste burst in his mouth, causing his facial features to twist immediately. However, he still swallowed the fruit.
"Ugh, it's really disgusting."
After rinsing his mouth, Uchiha Yoichi quickly felt the changes in his body. He raised his hand and, with a thought, his palm turned into flames.
"Flame Naturalization... and the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame!"
This thought crossed his mind, and the flame in Yoichi's palm turned into golden flames, causing the room's temperature to increase by hundreds of times instantly, and some furniture spontaneously combusted.
In just a moment, Uchiha Yoichi retracted the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame and extinguished the fires in the room. Although some furniture was destroyed, he was in an extremely good mood.
Now his control over the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame was as natural as instinct, allowing him to manipulate it effortlessly.
Following that, Uchiha Yoichi went to the Alchemy Room on the second floor, where he experimented with the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame. This fierce flame played out beautifully in his hands.
Golden Flame Snake, Golden Flame Sparrow, and apart from being entirely yellow, these small creatures crafted by Uchiha Yoichi were vividly realistic, with even feathers and snake scales clearly visible.
"With fire control abilities dozens of times stronger than before and spiritual power, I can now attempt Seventh and Eighth Grade elixirs... What a pity!"
Yoichi shook his head. Now, although he had the skills, he lacked the materials; even using the purest Natural Energy Stone in the Ninja World, combined with his blood filled with energy, he could only refine Fifth-Grade Elixirs.
Fifth-Grade Elixirs greatly enhance Kage-level ninjas, but have no significant effect on him.
Nonetheless, it was now easier for him to refine Fifth-Grade Elixirs, so Uchiha Yoichi immediately attempted to make a Dragon Power Pill.
Soon, the Dragon Power Pill was crafted, with the time required reduced by a third, and the elixir's quality was improved as well.
"Right, I remember Yakujin researched a Celestial Eye Pill to enhance vision, supposedly made from the eye essence of demon beasts..."
Yoichi suddenly recalled an elixir buried in memory, ranking around the Fourth or Fifth Grade, made from common medicinal materials combined with powerful demon beast eye essence, and capable of greatly enhancing human vision.
It just so happened he had the eyes of that old Toad Gamamaru, which Orochimaru had dissected and studied after its death. Orochimaru had sent him those least useful eyes afterward.
Though useless, after Gamamaru's death, the eyes became as hard as gems.
Displayed in a cabinet, they made a nice collectible, with no trace of being animal eyes.
Uchiha Yoichi planned to use Gamamaru's eyes to make the elixir, which would contribute its final value.
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Elsewhere, Yamanaka Ino conveyed the information she had learned from Uchiha Yoichi to Uzumaki Naruto and Nara Shikamaru.
The two turned grim-faced upon hearing that the Ninja World would face ten more such disasters.
"Naruto, it seems we need to summon Sasuke back. If such a thing appears in Konoha, we should be prepared to respond."
Nara Shikamaru spoke. An exotic beast four or five times larger than the Ten-tailed Beast—although its abilities were uncertain for now—such a beast's mere movement could be devastating to Konoha.
If that thing suddenly appeared in Konoha, only Naruto and Sasuke might be able to handle it.
"Yes, before that, I plan to discuss with the other Kages and inform nations beyond the Five Great Ninja Villages so they will also take it seriously."
At the moment, Uzumaki Naruto's face was filled with seriousness, recalling the pressure of facing Otsutsuki Kaguya.
Once every three days, a monster would appear, and nobody knew where these monsters would emerge, with nine more to come.
Uzumaki Naruto suddenly said, "Ino, can you bring Mr. Yoichi here? I have something to ask him..."
Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Ino shook her head helplessly and said, "He is unwilling to come to the Hokage Office anymore. Naruto, I can relay messages for you, or you can visit his pharmacy yourself...
By the way, when I finished seeing Sakura off just now, I met two civilians from the coastal area of the Land of Fire at the village gate...."
Yamanaka Ino mentioned the matter of those two civilian brothers selling a treasure to Uchiha Yoichi, and after hearing what Ino had to say, the other two people in the room exchanged a glance.
Nara Shikamaru thought that this incident might give Uchiha Yoichi a bad impression of Konoha, but he didn't expect that Yoichi hadn't even gone to the coast; treasures were delivered to his doorstep while he sat at home.
A fruit related to fire; although it's unclear what its specific function is, if the greater the disaster, the more precious the treasure, then this must not be an ordinary Flame Fruit.
"Then after my meeting, I'll go ask Mr. Yoichi about it. But for now, there's something else I'd like you to handle, Ino."
Uzumaki Naruto continued, "The village's guard needs to be strengthened now. I'd like you to take over this area, responsible for sensing any unusual Chakra within the perception barrier."
"Huh, leave it to me?"
Yamanaka Ino was a bit surprised by this; she hadn't gone on missions for some time.
"That's right. Because of these unknown disasters, Konoha's barrier needs to be redeployed. Ino, few can match your perception Ninjutsu, so taking on the village's guard responsibilities should be no problem."
Uzumaki Naruto requested, and this was also the result of a discussion with Shikamaru.
"Alright, then I'll go check in with the Barrier Team."
Hearing this explanation, Yamanaka Ino agreed. The Yamanaka Clan's ninjas are most suitable for the Barrier Team and the Interrogation Team.
Yamanaka Haiichi used to be in the Interrogation Team, but considering that Yamanaka Ino is a woman, Uzumaki Naruto placed her in the Barrier Team instead.
If this were in the days of peace in the Ninja World, the village might not need to be this vigilant, but the Ninja World isn't stable now. Disasters could strike at any time, so the strength within the village needs to be utilized as much as possible.
After Yamanaka Ino left, Uzumaki Naruto and Nara Shikamaru resumed their discussion. They were debating whether to call Sai back now, as the village really needed to gather its strength to deal with the impending disaster.
However, Nara Shikamaru was somewhat opposed. Although the disaster might happen at any time, they also couldn't miss the chance to investigate the organization harboring ill intent towards Konoha. Sai had already uncovered some leads, and if he returned now, they might never find those people again.
In the end, Uzumaki Naruto agreed with Shikamaru's proposal to allow Sai to continue investigating that organization in secret.
After discussing village matters, Uzumaki Naruto immediately went to contact the other four Kage to inform Kurotsuchi and the others about this matter. Time was short for them; a new disaster would emerge after tomorrow night.
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When Uzumaki Naruto visited, Uchiha Yoichi had just finished crafting a Celestial Eye Pill, and they chatted for a while.
Although in the original world Uzumaki Naruto was his stepson, in this world, Uzumaki Naruto had nothing to do with him, so Uchiha Yoichi's perception of Naruto was average, showing no excessive friendliness.
Uzumaki Naruto's visit this time was to ease tensions between him and Nara Shikamaru, but Uchiha Yoichi had no need for Naruto's interventions and remained resistant, leading Naruto to give up.
Subsequently, he carefully inquired about the disaster, even bringing a laptop with the other four Kage on the screen. They also wanted to know detailed information from Uchiha Yoichi.
There was nothing he couldn't say, so Uchiha Yoichi simply repeated what he had told Yamanaka Ino and answered a few more questions before feigning ignorance thereafter.
Prophecies are not all-knowing, and he had already said enough.
Uzumaki Naruto then ceased his inquiries, rose to bid farewell, and prepared to leave. What he and the other four Kage had learned from Uchiha Yoichi was enough, and they prepared to return and address the situation.
After Uzumaki Naruto left, Uchiha Yoichi also began contemplating the next steps.
He had no idea what kind of Exotic Beast would appear next, or where it might surface. If it appeared on the other side of the Ninja World, Uchiha Yoichi wouldn't even sense it.
Apart from Exotic Beasts and disasters descending, the Tenseigan Clone had arrived at the Land of Fire's capital and acquired an electronics company to develop mobile communication devices, while Uchiha Yoichi also planned for the Tenseigan Clone to establish a film company.
It would specialize in producing TV dramas like "Beautiful Wife's Post-marriage Pursuit of Love" and "Marriage is Just a Constraint, True Love is the Choice." These were minor tasks, requiring only financial backing from the Tenseigan Clone.
"What should be done next....."
The Kamui Clone and Tenseigan Clone were both busy, and Uchiha Yoichi himself found difficulty in continuing with alchemy, having used up most of the precious medicinal materials unless he engaged in some Trans-Space-Time Trade with others...
Uchiha Yoichi opened the Superpower Panel for a glance and suddenly noticed a previously drawn, very practical superpower.
[Entering the Dream]: A partial ability of the Dream God, allowing for the creation of anything within dreams.
"Let's redeem this once...."
Uchiha Yoichi made up his mind, thinking that not only could he hone his alchemy or conduct other research here, but he could also deepen Lady Ino's affection and familiarity with him, and even....
"Redeem!"