"The Land of Craftsmen!"
Hearing that name, Aoi vaguely recalled something. This place did exist in the Naruto world, though it hadn't been mentioned very often...
"The Land of Craftsmen supplies ninja tools to the entire shinobi world," Shinki explained, as if it were common knowledge.
"They aren't a powerful nation themselves, but even the Five Great Nations dare not offend them lightly!"
Aoi nodded in understanding. Ah, right... this is what happens when you hold the monopoly on craftsmanship...
"The Daimyō of the Land of Craftsmen — Seimei — personally forged many legendary weapons," Shinki said, his eyes full of admiration.
"It is said that Seimei's ancestors even created the Boxer of Ultimate Bliss, a treasure capable of granting any wish!"
"..."
Aoi scratched his head. So that utterly useless, troublesome box was made by Seimei's ancestors? The trait of being a complete rip-off clearly runs in the family...
If he still couldn't remember who Seimei was after hearing that, he wouldn't deserve to call himself a fan of Naruto...
Seimei! The founder of the Land of Craftsmen!
Before he died, he refined his own body into a reincarnation tool. By absorbing enough chakra and the life of a human sacrifice, he could resurrect himself in the form of an ultimate weapon!
It had to be said, he was truly a genius ahead of his time, having fused the art of tool-making with reincarnation techniques.
If he had ever met Orochimaru, they surely would have hit it off instantly, drinking cup after cup together. They might even have composed poetry for each other to celebrate their friendship...
Having clarified everything, Aoi gave his instructions: "Very well. For now, I leave the Land of Ono in your hands. I must travel to the Land of Craftsmen as soon as possible..."
If he could use the Railgun without worrying about cost or material limits, his combat power would increase by at least ten percent!
And make no mistake — at the level far above the Kage, even a ten percent increase meant the difference between heaven and earth...
"What?!"
Shinki was completely stunned. Master is just handing over the entire nation to me, just like that?
"Master... I still need your guidance!"
"There is no need. Your training is progressing well. Just keep doing what you are doing."
"But... Shimura may be plotting treason!" In his desperation to keep Aoi from leaving, Shinki didn't hesitate to throw his own father under the bus.
"You can handle it!"
Aoi patted Shinki firmly on the shoulder. "I am leaving the Land of Ono in your hands precisely because I trust you."
"I expect the nation to be in better shape when I return!"
Before the words had even faded, Aoi performed the reverse summoning technique and vanished in a puff of smoke.
"MASTER!!!"
Shinki fell to his knees, tears streaming uncontrollably down his face. "I will never let you down! I will never let Shimura's schemes succeed!"
Follower Status: Shinki (90/100).
Aoi didn't care about Shinki in the slightest. He was just a foolish pawn. Before long, he would simply become a stepping stone for his own son, Shinko.
Putting those matters aside, Aoi used reverse summoning to travel directly to the Ryūchi Cave, where he found Orochimaru's summon — Manda.
"Lord Aoi! To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit today?" Manda lowered his head obsequiously, swaying his body like a dog wagging its tail.
"Open your mouth."
Manda obediently unhinged his massive jaws. Aoi leaped up and sat comfortably on the smooth, warm surface of the snake's tongue. "Hold it."
"..."
The jaws slowly closed. Manda asked cautiously, his voice muffled, "Lord Aoi... is my tongue comfortable enough for you to sit on?"
"Less talking, more moving!"
At Aoi's command, Manda initiated the summoning technique and transported them straight to Orochimaru's location...
"Manda? Why have you come so suddenly?" Orochimaru arched his brow in confusion. There shouldn't have been any trouble for Manda back in the cave.
Mmmph... mmmph...
Manda couldn't speak clearly with something in his mouth. He slowly opened his jaws wide, and Aoi stepped out confidently.
"Orochimaru! Long time no see!"
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