Red sand dust

The problem now was not whether he could defeat Orochimaru, but that he couldn't even find his hiding place.

Since betraying the Leaf Village, Orochimaru, who has been free in the ninja world for so many years without being caught, must be quite good at hiding his tracks.

After repelling the raids of Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Kisaki, he gave up the three tails he had obtained and allowed Daimaru to kidnap Korin. After suffering a big loss, Orochimaru hid again. It would be difficult to find Orochimaru without taking the initiative to expose him. of.

The news that the puppet masters invited Daimaru to watch the ceremony was not a top secret. Bai Zetsu, who had an informant in Sand Hidden Village, could easily get more accurate information. As for whether he could guard Daimaru, who was very likely to be related to Orochimaru, he had to Depends on luck.

Fortunately, the figure he was thinking about appeared openly and openly, making Uchiha Obito and Zetsu temporarily relieved.

but……

"We are surrounded by enemies. Isn't it too reckless to act rashly?"

"Conflict is not inevitable, we only need information..."

Uchiha Obito said indifferently,

"Force is the last resort..."

"Will it really go well?"

Uchiha Obito's plan is definitely not optimistic. The failure in the Five Kage Conference has done too much damage to one's own side, making "Uchiha Madara" not so tough in front of Nagato. Zetsu's words from the same camp The power is also much weaker.

Kisame Inikaki would probably buy into the "predecessor Mizukage"'s account. On his own side, there is almost no value in winning over others. Deidara, who unexpectedly survived, is already the best person to unite with.

"A rare opportunity……"

Daimaru is almost never alone. Even when he travels far alone, he always comes and goes. Normal tracking methods can't do anything to him. People flying by at an altitude of thousands of meters are invisible to the naked eye, except for Xianglin's bloodline. The secret technique of Kagura's Heart Eye can sense chakra fluctuations, and most detection and perception ninjutsu are powerless.

Even if we can get clues about Orochimaru from Daimaru, can we subdue Orochimaru and his subordinates with our own combat power?

Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Uchiha have already returned in defeat. This "Madara Uchiha" is not the real Madara Uchiha. He is very good at pretending to be a ghost and making surprise attacks. Hard power does not necessarily have an advantage.

The worried Zetsu didn't know the real plan of Uchiha Obito, who had escaped the control of the confinement spell, and could only take one step at a time.

…

Daimaru, who was casually chatting with others, focused most of his attention on the outline of the "ground effect aircraft" that was gradually revealed in front of him.

"Turbojet engine, as expected..."

Daimaru admired secretly in his heart.

The basic laws of the ninja world and Daimaru's previous life are basically the same. Scientific research always has this characteristic. The general structure and appearance of finished products developed using similar theories are similar.

In many subdivisions, a true insider can make a rough guess just by looking at the shape. Just like the F1 formula racing car, engineers can understand their use by looking at the shape of the front and rear wings. Daimaru is not that professional yet, but his eyes are not blind. Are there turbofans, superchargers, and ducts? The outflow and core flow are still visible.

Further advancements in turbofan engines and turboshaft engines are still too difficult for these new puppet masters.

As for engine types such as scramjet after surpassing the speed of sound, even Daimaru only knew a rough idea and almost no details. He was completely unable to start research. Instead of considering these cutting-edge equipment, it was more reliable to study time and space ninjutsu.

"These engines alone shouldn't be able to reach the speed you claim, right?"

Following Daimaru's question, the happy scene fell silent for a while. When everyone present looked a little unhappy, a slightly younger puppet master emerged from the crowd.

"Just looking like this is of course not enough. We puppet masters are also ninjas, so it makes sense to use the power of ninjutsu..."

"Right!"

Seemingly aware that his question was a bit rash, Daimaru calmed the atmosphere slightly and said,

"No matter how powerful the puppet is, it still needs ninjas to control it..."

It was really not Daimaru who was looking for trouble. When he was thinking about something, he blurted it out involuntarily.

To be honest, the entire Sunagakure Village puppet masters could develop a transport aircraft that could achieve similar parameters at any cost, but the practical value was hard to say.

Everyone is still exploring the use of fossil energy, and it is rare to have such a finished product with practical value.

Next, everyone's discussion became a little more cautious.

It doesn't matter how much he brags to a layman, Daimaru is a member of the Puppet Masters and a pioneer in the exploration of flying puppets, so general talk cannot deceive him.

After a while, some unknown "dry information" was also grasped by Daimaru.

The "ground effect aircraft" in front of us is not a hovercraft in name only, but a smaller "Caspian Sea Monster". The designed flight attitude is maintained at two to six meters above the ground or sea surface, and can be slightly adjusted depending on the terrain and wave conditions.

When climbing at full speed, it can reach an altitude of up to three thousand meters above sea level, but it consumes too much energy and cannot be used frequently. In an emergency, it can take off and land vertically and land on the sea to avoid danger.

When maintaining "ground effect" flight, its speed and efficiency are significantly improved, and its flexibility may not be as high as that of Daimaru's small and medium-sized transport puppets. However, if the engine efficiency is further developed and improved, and fuel prices fall, the advantages will come out.

"It is a very good transitional product, such as the transportation of bulk goods such as grain, minerals, and oil. The efficiency is not as good as that of sea transportation. It can be used in large-volume transportation of secondary processed agricultural and sideline products, handicrafts, luxury goods, etc. with higher added value. Compared with The air combat unit members' "ant moving" style shipping is so much more efficient! 』

For example, without special treatment, most of the fruits from the south have a shelf life of only half a month. Sea transportation is too slow, and individual small-volume shipments cannot meet the needs of the north and inland areas. However, this smaller "Caspian Sea Monster" can.

Until more efficient air transport comes along, or high-speed rail comes along, it has few competitors.

The only trouble is that in the "economic speed" state of this thing, it is too close to the ground or the sea, and it is more troublesome in mountainous and hilly areas with too complicated terrain. There is no guarantee that people and beasts near the route will not cause damage.

"The problem in the Greater Bay Area and offshore areas is not big. Killing pirates is enough. Coastal port cities need to be planned. It should not be a problem. As for the inland, the Country of Wind can consider it, and foreign countries will be put on hold for the time being..."

Daimaru, who was thinking about how to persuade a group of old die-hards around him to join forces to make money, did not notice two sneaky figures quietly breaking through the defensive barrier and peeping at him...