Chapter 133: Attempt

Looking at Uchiha Fugaku seated at the main position, Toshiro couldn't quite figure out the situation.

He didn't know what Fugaku wanted from him at this time or whether it was a good or bad thing.

"I wonder, Fugaku senior, what task do you have for me?"

Since he couldn't avoid it, Toshiro straightforwardly asked. The worst that could happen would be being sent to the battlefield. He called Fugaku "senior" rather than kissing up like Uchiha Inao who called him "lord" and didn't find it shameful.

"If I remember correctly, Toshiro's summon beast is a huge bald eagle?"

"Yes, but I don't know what it has to do with the task this time."

Unexpectedly, Fugaku's first question after arriving at the office was about his summon beast.

Seeing Toshiro's puzzled expression, Fugaku didn't keep him in suspense and directly explained the origin and purpose.

Since learning the specifics of the Forgotten Island from Toshiro, Fugaku had sent the family's elite to investigate the island's situation. They also brought a large batch of blank contract scrolls. Although they obtained a lot of large summon beasts for the family, they found no large birds.

That island was, after all, an island, and the number of summon beasts it could house was limited. Prominent birds like large summon birds were nowhere to be found. Now, the family had a batch of urgent supplies that needed to be sent to the front lines. Some 'clever' person had suggested using Toshiro's summon beast for transportation, letting the supplies travel via an aerial route. This method was convenient and fast and saved on escort personnel.

It was a win-win!

Currently, ninja teams would occasionally infiltrate the Land of Fire for small-scale disruptions, often targeting frontline supplies. With the increasingly tight manpower, Fugaku didn't hesitate and immediately summoned Toshiro, seeking his opinion.

What's there to give an opinion on?

Recently, he'd acquired a lot of data on activating the body from the family treasury. He couldn't just turn his back coldly.

"I have no issue, but I wonder if you have communicated with the camp yet?"

He didn't want any misunderstandings leading to his death by his own allies while delivering supplies. During wartime, ninja camps were not lenient. Without prior communication, getting killed by his own people would leave him nowhere to complain.

If such an incident happened, he'd become a laughingstock.

"Rest assured, we have informed the frontline camp through swift eagles and made proper arrangements. There won't be any unexpected incidents."

Fugaku's mood was good since Toshiro didn't oppose the task. Given the summon beast's size, it couldn't carry grain, but transporting valuable items like explosive tags and emergency medicines was no problem. It saved him a big hassle.

For common items, the camp would provide them, so there was no need to worry.

"Lord Fugaku, this is the camp's reply!"

At this time, Uchiha Inao knocked and came in, holding a letter. It seemed to be the promised arrangement. Fugaku took a quick look at the letter without commenting on his subordinates' fawning. He'd seen it all from a young age.

It was best to handle it with a calm mind without spending too much time on such people.

On the other hand, the young Toshiro in front of him was worth putting some effort into.

"Prepare yourself. In half an hour, someone will bring the supplies to you. See if you need to prepare anything."

Going out on a mission naturally required preparation. This new method of supply transportation also needed a trial. Problems were inevitable.

When asked for suggestions, Toshiro didn't hold back: "Given the bald eagle's size, it shouldn't carry too much the first time. Around one ton is good."

"Additionally, to make this transportation method routine, the family should prepare something like 'carrying bags' to prevent supplies from falling mid-air."

With the bird's size, carrying a ton of supplies should be fine. But for the first time, it was better to be cautious, avoiding any accidents.

"You've considered this quite thoroughly!"

Fugaku was pleased with Toshiro's thorough consideration, which saved him a lot of trouble.

"One more thing, the loading and unloading site should be..."

"Yes! It's best to place it near the cliff by the Naka River."

"Though the summon beast is large, taking off with the cargo would be easier from a cliff, reducing difficulty."

Seeing Toshiro's thorough planning, Fugaku couldn't help but marvel. This young man was indeed thoughtful, thinking of many things quickly.

If only Itachi could be reliable like this when he grew up.

He recently hadn't had much time to spend with his family, leaving him feeling somewhat guilty.

Inside Konoha Village, by the Naka River.

Seven or eight Uchiha police members were gathered near a massive bald eagle.

"No other way but to let the summon beast carry the cargo with its claws."

Inexperienced in aerial transport, they had to make do.

"Unload some cargo to reduce weight. The front line isn't close; we can't carry too much."

They had to compromise since there was no thorough preparation.

"Then, I'll set off..."

After greeting the clan members, Toshiro directed the big bird to leap off the cliff. Carrying only 500 kilograms of supplies, he began the first attempt at aerial transport in Konoha.