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"Creating satellites, and sizable ones at that." Minato said, sounding rather surprised.
"You're already capable of something like that, Kaito?"
This truly exceeded everyone's expectations, so all eyes were now on Kaito, awaiting his answer.
"Most of the people gathered here participated in the war in the Land of Rain, correct?"
Kaito withdrew his finger, a smile playing on his lips.
"I believe everyone must still have vivid memories of that technique used on the battlefield—the one that summoned meteorites."
At his words, everyone immediately recalled the massive meteorite Uchiha Madara had summoned during that battle, their expressions instantly changing.
"You mean to ask that Uchiha Madara for assistance?" Darui inquired. "If it's the legendary Rinnegan we're talking about, it might actually be possible."
"However, is that elder willing to help with such a non-combat-related task?" Minato seemed skeptical that Madara would be willing to assist with such an undertaking.
Maki also added, "It is indeed hard to imagine. And if I'm not mistaken, that Kaito—I mean, that elder Madara—was seen standing behind Enma Daio just yesterday, wasn't he?"
"As for Elder Madara, he is indeed currently assisting in the Yellow Spring Nation, and he truly has no interest in such matters."
Kaito confirmed their suspicions. Just as their expressions shifted once more, he continued, "However, I never said I intended to have Elder Madara personally lend a hand."
"Kaito, don't tell me you…" Minato looked at Kaito's eyes with some astonishment, "...have also awakened the Rinnegan?"
Everyone's faces changed again, their gazes now filled with shock as they looked at Kaito.
"Not at all," Kaito denied.
"Then is it Neji you're asking to help?"
Naruto suddenly raised his hand, answering eagerly.
"Neji is really strong now too! That jutsu where he pulls things in and pushes them away—Neji can do that too-ttebayo!"
"No," Kaito denied again. "Neji's Tenseigan is still far from powerful enough to create satellites."
Tenseigan!
Everyone mentally noted this piece of information. Particularly the representatives from the other major villages besides Minato, who internally raised their level of vigilance.
It couldn't be helped. From the beginning until now, the power Kaito had displayed was becoming increasingly astonishing.
Not to mention his own profound and mysterious Onmyōjutsu, which allowed him to communicate with gods, spirits, and monsters, even the strength of the team formed by the younger Uchiha, Sasuke, had far exceeded everyone's expectations.
The major ninja villages were already feeling a strong sense of threat from Kaito.
If it weren't for the shared enemy of the Ōtsutsuki clan that the entire planet needed to confront, someone would likely have already begun plotting to weaken the strength of the Uchiha clan as represented by Kaito.
Kaito understood this logic as well.
At this moment, his immense spiritual energy was already spread throughout the conference room, picking up on everyone's subtle emotional fluctuations.
He knew that this was not something his formidable strength alone could prevent.
Even if there was a ninety-nine percent chance that any move against him or those close to him would fail, as long as a one percent possibility remained, there would be those willing to take the risk.
After all, these ninjas had never placed that much value on life.
Now.
Sensing the veiled apprehension from the crowd, Kaito inwardly sneered.
If not for the safety and development of the planet itself, he truly had no desire to involve himself in such troublesome affairs.
However.
If the premonitions he had gleaned from the stellar orbits were not mistaken, then the enemies known as the Ōtsutsuki would arrive soon.
Before that, he had to see his plans through to completion.
After all, setting aside other considerations, the power of the Tailed Beasts originated from the Divine Tree, and the Divine Tree's energy came from the planet's source, containing the power of this world's laws.
Kaito absolutely could not allow the Ōtsutsuki clan to seize and devour the Tailed Beasts.
Although the other eight Tailed Beasts had already been offered in sacrifice, and the power of the laws contained within their chakra had been returned to the world during that process, the Nine-Tails still resided within Minato and Naruto.
Kaito glanced at Minato and Naruto.
Considering that Minato had signed a contract with him long ago, his plan was to reclaim the Nine-Tails' power only after Naruto's natural death.
The Ōtsutsuki clan could traverse the cosmos. Even for him, it was impossible to monitor their incursions at all times.
Unless he stayed by the side of this father and son to protect them constantly, absolute safety could not be guaranteed.
However, he couldn't be bothered to do such a thing.
And even Enma Daio, who could monitor the entire world, would not expend his energy on such a task.
Therefore, constructing a true space defense line was an absolutely imperative plan.
"Alright, Kaito, stop keeping everyone in suspense. Tell us, how exactly do you plan to do it?"
Minato's voice broke the silence.
Seeing the doubtful expressions on everyone's faces, Kaito spoke directly: "I have recently achieved a new breakthrough through my training."
His face wore a pleasant smile, but the words he spoke next sent chills down the spines of many present.
"Now, for any being with whom I have established a contract, I can borrow their power."
He continued with his sensational statements.
"That is to say, whether it's Madara's Rinnegan or the First Hokage's Wood Release, I can borrow them. It's just that the borrowed power cannot be used for very long."
Just as some secretly breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, he added, "For example, with the power of Madara's Rinnegan that I borrow, I can only create one satellite at most per use. It really is quite troublesome."
"..."
Looking at Kaito's gentle and refined smiling expression, aside from a select few, the apprehension most felt towards him deepened yet another layer.
Kaito smiled outwardly, but inwardly he found it all rather tedious.
If possible, he had no desire to play these games of illusion and reality with these scheming individuals.
However, for the sake of his ultimate goal, he could only endure it for now.
"Since we've come this far,"
He stood up directly.
"Let's begin manufacturing the first satellite today."
Without waiting for anyone else's reaction, he strode directly out of the conference room.
At the same time, he seemingly casually let slip another new piece of information about himself.
"Because I can only borrow power from the same person once a day, I can create at most one satellite per day. So, the preliminary construction phase will require a minimum of nine days to complete."
Then, just as he expected, he heard many people secretly exhale in relief once more.
Ah, although everything he said was true, the beings from whom he could borrow power were far from limited to just Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.
Even the power of Enma Daio could be easily borrowed.
In fact, due to Enma Daio's unique nature, borrowing His power was somewhat easier than borrowing from others.
However, such matters were best kept from them.
Lest these people become like birds startled by the mere twang of a bowstring.