Seizing the Eight-Tails' Chakra was not difficult for Hyuga Mirai. Once they located the Cloud-Raikyo Gorge, Killer B had no ability to resist and half of the Tailed Beast Chakra was extracted. The Cloud Ninja on Turtle Island were also knocked unconscious. It wasn't until Killer B regained mobility that the Hidden Cloud Village was notified.
The Fourth Raikage, A, was furious when he learned of this but had no clue who was responsible. Killer B only reported seeing a pair of blue eyes, which revealed almost nothing.
Afterward, Killer B was relocated from the gorge by the Raikage. Recently, someone had targeted the Two-Tails, and now even the Eight-Tails had been affected. Clearly, a faction in the ninja world had an interest in Tailed Beast Chakra. The Raikage had dispatched ANBU to investigate, and once identified, he would not forgive.
Hyuga Mirai delivered the Eight-Tails' Chakra to the God Tree cultivation device in Roran and then returned to the Sunagakure Federation. With No. 18 and his Shikotsumyaku clone monitoring it, cultivation would proceed smoothly. Meanwhile, Mirai planned to take a small group, including Gaara and Sasuke, to hunt toads.
Mirai had already informed Pakura that this was a cleanup mission against a dark force in the ninja world, essentially a bandit suppression.
If Mount Myoboku had remained quiet after Jiraiya's death, Mirai wouldn't have noticed them. However, the toads seemed unwilling to give up their so-called "correction of the ninja world." Considering the rarity of intelligent summoned beasts, Mirai couldn't ignore the constantly active toads in Konoha.
"Principal," Gaara and his siblings greeted politely upon entering Mirai's home.
"Uncle Mirai, what are we doing today? Even Gaara got called?" Naruto Uzumaki asked, arms behind his head, curious.
Mirai scanned the room and said, "You're going on a mission. Those who perform well will be rewarded. Temari, you're graduating this year. If you achieve the top student rank, you'll receive a Kekkei Genkai tool. Sasuke, what are you carrying?"
"This… my mom asked me to bring it," Sasuke said shyly. Before leaving, he didn't want to bring it, but his mother had prepared some food for him to share with others during free time.
"Who wants to sign a summoning contract with Ryūchi Cave?" Mirai asked. Mount Myoboku had many toads; a few would remain, and the rest could feed the giant snake. Summoning was one of the best ways for early-stage ninjas to increase strength. A B-rank Ninjutsu could be less effective than summoning a ten-meter-long snake.
Aside from Naruto, who had a contract with Shikotsu Forest, the others quickly agreed to contract with Ryūchi Cave. Previously, Kushina had only had Naruto and Shikotsu Forest form contracts to avoid Mount Myoboku.
Kushina hadn't planned for Naruto to learn medical ninjutsu; that clumsy son was unsuited for it. She intended for him to eventually learn Sage Mode, using her mistakes as guidance.
Ryūchi Cave was one of the three holy sites in the ninja world and had a summoning contract with Mirai. Sasuke and Gaara's siblings quickly understood their choice. They weren't averse to snakes and cared more about the power of the summoned beasts than the species.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Mirai drew a little blood from his finger, formed the seals, and smoke filled the room. When it cleared, three women in plain clothes appeared before him.
"Ah, Mirai-kun, why summon all three of us at once? Is something urgent?" Tagoro Shinki asked with a gentle smile. Despite her youthful appearance, her demeanor was dignified. Sasuke thought of his mother, Uchiha Mikoto.
"Of course, Mirai-kun missed me. Ignoring us for years is unfair," said Ichikishima-hime, floating to Mirai and wrapping her arms around his neck. Years apart had made her find Mirai increasingly irresistible.
"These students will sign a summoning contract with Ryūchi Cave. Tazumi-hime, bring out the summoning scrolls," Mirai instructed.
"I understand, Lord Mirai. Except for the little one from Shikotsu Forest, the others seem talented. Ryūchi Cave can indeed contract with many prodigies," Tazumi-hime said, the most composed of the three serpent sisters, though she could still show her snake nature if provoked.
She laid out the scrolls, and the students signed. Among the unfamiliar names, they noticed Mirai and Ayaka Uzumaki's.
"Don't return yet. I'm taking them to attack Mount Myoboku. You'll come along," Mirai said.
"Attack Mount Myoboku?" The three serpent sisters were startled. Tazumi-hime quickly asked, "Lord Mirai, is this for revenge, or do you plan to completely conquer it?"
"Of course, we'll kill all the toads and take it completely," Mirai replied, pushing Ichikishima-hime aside by her collar. "You'll have your fill, and I'll summon Koji next."
"If Lord Mirai intends to annihilate Mount Myoboku, can the Natural Eye there be handed to us?"
"What's that?" Mirai asked, frowning.
"The three holy sites are called holy because each holds concentrated natural energy, ideal for our kind to grow and gain intelligence. That's the Natural Eye, similar to a dragon vein, held for a thousand years in the three holy sites," Tazumi-hime explained.
"Other natural energy just enhances strength, but the Natural Eye transforms growth fundamentally, making us increasingly human," she added, reluctant but truthful under Mirai's gaze.
"More human? Aren't you already human?" Naruto asked in surprise. The others observed the serpent sisters silently.
"Yes, so the little one from Shikotsu Forest is the one we dislike most," Ichikishima-hime said, appearing behind Naruto with a serpentine tongue curling near him, making him gulp nervously.
"That's enough. Once I study it, you may handle it as you wish," Mirai said, shaking his head. Using Yin-Yang Release, he could modify a snake's body to appear human, which wasn't difficult.
After giving instructions, Mirai led them outside the federation. Boarding an anti-gravity airship, they headed straight for Mount Myoboku.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara's siblings were there for training; killing a toad alone or together was sufficient. The true assault on Mount Myoboku would be by Ryūchi Cave, Mirai, and his high-tech weapons.
No. 18 controlled satellites monitoring Mount Myoboku in real time, and orbital weapons were positioned overhead for airstrikes.
Mirai also brought many war robots, each fully armed.
Mount Myoboku
As Mirai departed from Sunagakure Federation, the Great Toad Sage awoke from sleep.
It turned its aging neck and compared the peaceful scenery within Mount Myoboku to the destruction it had dreamed of, realizing its prophetic ability was lost. The future of Mount Myoboku might no longer exist.
"This may be my final prophecy. Summon Fukasaku and Shima; I have instructions," the Great Toad Sage said.
A toad attendant reminded him, "Master, Fukasaku is dead, and Shima was sent out and hasn't returned."
".Hmm, I remember now. Summon Ken, Hiro, and Shima. I have something to tell them," the Great Toad Sage instructed. The attendant leaped to gather the others.
(End of Chapter)