An airplane—something that appeared bizarre at first sight—yet it had truly existed in the ninja world.
Members of Konoha's prominent clans immediately recognized it—it was a weapon once used by the Sky Ninja during the Second Great Shinobi War to attack Konoha.
However, the aircraft presented by Satori Hyūga looked significantly different from the ones used by the Sky Ninja back then.
It was much larger in size and capable of carrying more cargo.
Unlike the Sky Ninja's devices—which could carry only one person and depended on thrown weapons and ammunition—this new design was completely different.
As soon as people saw the plane, someone immediately figured it out.
"Hyūga Satori... you're not seriously planning to use this thing for cargo transport, are you?"
Hearing the question, Satori didn't beat around the bush. He nodded. "This Feitian No.1 cargo plane can fly directly through the sky, bypassing congested roads and steep slopes, delivering goods rapidly to any location."
"Whether you're in the Land of Fire, the Land of Sand, or the Land of Water, the cargo plane can reach you swiftly."
"This is my solution."
While others were rushing to build factories, Satori had already started laying the groundwork for his next project—transportation.
At this time, most people still relied on carts pulled by horses or oxen—an extremely slow method nowhere near the speed of an airplane.
The introduction of cargo planes would deliver a devastating blow to the current logistics industry.
Simultaneously, it would also accelerate commercial prosperity and bring about rapid changes across the world.
Using a water mirror, a ninja demonstrated the cargo plane taking off swiftly from the runway, soaring into the skies and leaving everyone stunned.
Everyone present saw the immense potential of the cargo plane and realized its extraordinary nature.
Capable of flying through the sky to transport goods and even people, it could play a massive role both commercially and militarily.
Seeing the right moment had come, Satori spoke up immediately. "I will establish an air transportation company in Konoha. Interested Bosses can contact me directly."
"The cost isn't high—it'll be determined based on distance and the cargo's volume and weight."
Satori had already done the math. At present, transporting goods involved various costs—production, labor, and many hidden dangers.
When all those were totaled, they might exceed the cost of hiring an airplane.
Plus, with so many bandits and criminals lurking along the roads, there was no guarantee the goods would arrive safely.
With airplanes, however, things were different. Even the strongest bandits couldn't intercept something flying in the sky.
Just then, a wealthy man in the crowd asked, "Can we buy these planes? I want one."
Upon hearing this, others' eyes lit up too, all turning their gazes toward Satori.
Even among ninjas, few possessed flight abilities nowadays.
Owning a machine capable of lifting people into the skies and letting them soar above was undoubtedly tempting.
Whether for research after disassembling it, or simply for personal transportation, it would offer enormous advantages.
Satori smiled slightly. "This is a cargo model—we aren't selling it for now."
As disappointment flickered across their faces, Satori continued, "We'll introduce passenger models later. Those interested can place custom-built orders ahead of time."
Whether transporting goods or people, Satori Hyūga was determined to take the lead in capturing the transportation market.
Airplanes weren't something particularly rare. During the Second Great Shinobi War, Konoha had even shot down many flying devices. Yet, for unknown reasons, they'd never managed to develop their own.
Satori's airplane blueprints were modified directly from designs he obtained from Shinno.
With Shinno, the leader of the Sky Ninja, supporting him, obtaining those airplane blueprints had been effortless.
Drawing upon the countless airplane shapes and models he'd seen in his previous life, Satori could easily replicate and enhance them to create new models.
What's more, he now wielded most of the Hyūga Clan's power, and his subordinates were always on the lookout for skilled individuals, making it no surprise that such a product was developed so quickly.
The machinery plant had already begun manufacturing various airplane components based on earlier orders.
After hosting a launch event, most people became familiar with the new invention known as the "airplane," and many even placed deposits for future purchases.
How could anyone not be interested in an aircraft capable of carrying humans into the sky?
When the news reached Root, Danzō Shimura's face darkened.
Gritting his teeth, he growled under his breath, "Damn it! That junior member, Satori Hyūga, must have foreseen this entire situation from the start."
"I was still basking in pride over opening my new factory in the Land of Rain, yet Satori has completely taken over the transportation industry."
As head of Root, he fully understood just how much profit a monopoly could bring.
Even he now had no choice but to rely on Satori's transportation company to move goods produced in his own factories.
After all, without using Satori's planes, his shipments wouldn't reach the market in time.
And if that happened, others would seize the opportunity to occupy the market first.
Just like back then—he hadn't stepped forward to take command during the critical retreat, allowing Hiruzen Sarutobi to become the Third Hokage.
"Damn it! Joy clouded my judgment—I completely forgot about the potential profits transportation could bring!"
"There are still several aircraft remnants stored within Konoha's warehouse. If we begin research immediately, we may still be able to secure a foothold in this field."
Thinking this way, Danzō instantly issued orders, assigning personnel to retrieve those Sky Ninja aircraft remains from the warehouse for study.
In his mind, Satori must have also based his planes on the flight technology left behind by the Sky Ninja.
Root had many gifted individuals who could surely surpass Satori soon enough.
At the same time, however, he had prepared multiple contingency plans.
While conducting research, he placed an order for a passenger plane while also sending operatives to infiltrate and gather intelligence.
No method was left unexplored—that was the essence of Root.
That night, another group of ninja silently sneaked into the newly established company known as "Umbrella."
These were ninja dispatched by rival factions, all intent on stealing information related to the airplanes.
In the ninja world, wealth and technology alone weren't sufficient—strength remained the ultimate foundation.
Fortunately, Satori had the mighty Hyūga Clan behind him like a towering tree, and together with Orochimaru, he had fused ninjutsu with scientific innovation to build a force strong enough to withstand any threat.
Explosions and the sounds of battle erupted within Umbrella's headquarters. But just as suddenly, the chaos died down again.
The Umbrella Corporation headquarters loomed in utter darkness and silence, like a beast devouring everything. Ninjas attempted to infiltrate one after another, only to vanish without a trace.
The extraction team waiting outside was horrified by what they witnessed.
If they had simply failed to retrieve the intelligence, that would have been one thing—but not a single one had emerged? Could it truly be that dangerous inside?
Those who had previously dared to enter to steal intelligence were almost always specially trained Jonin, or even elite ninjas.
These ninjas mastered numerous escape techniques, capable of evading even Kage-level experts.
Before long, all major factions hesitated to send anyone else inside.
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