Because of Kuroto's identity as an Anbu; it didn't even take him half a day to investigate the details of the Team-3 of the Enchantment Class and he confirmed that there was no good perceptual ninja in that team.

So, after a little more consideration, Kuroto finally decided to make his laboratory in the 'Death Forest' ​​

The place he finally chose was the remote area around the node that belongs to the edge of the Death Forest and close to the spot where no one comes to.

And since this area is under the influence of the enchantment node, so most of the perception Jutsu will be shielded by this, making it hard for anyone to find out the location of his laboratory.

All these points make this area one of the many blind spots in the village, but because the area it shields isn't very big, so it can't be used as a strategic location, and since there are no important facilities around, therefore no one cares about this place other than some routinely visits to maintain the Enchantment.

After the problem of finding a suitable location was resolved, Kuroto didn't delay any longer and started construction work.

According to Kuroto's plans, the laboratory will be constructed 20 m beneath the ground, so the entire construction process will involve quite a lot of work.

It took Kuroto, his shadow clones, and the Kazekage Puppet together about 1 week to complete the basic structure of the laboratory.

The entrance of the laboratory lies inside a tree hole, under a big tree.

Then there is a special mechanism Kuroto constructed in the tree cave according to which if someone other than him were to intentionally or accidentally touch the tree, there will be several explosions that would completely destroy the entrance part of the cave, making it impossible for anyone to notice that there could be a laboratory beneath the tree.

Then Kuroto made sure to use many secret sealing techniques along the passage under the tree hole.

If anyone attempts to break inside the laboratory the sealing techniques will activate causing hundreds of explosions by the detonation charms hidden under the passage, this will blow up the entire underground passage.

After passing through the underground passage, the sections of the main laboratory start.

Kazekage puppet will always be present here to guard against any possible intruder, and if there would be signs of any powerful enemy trying to break in, he will immediately collect all the important equipment or research items, and then destroy the entire laboratory.

Even with all this work, the appearance at the entrance of the cave hasn't changed from beginning to end. This is because Kuroto made sure to seal all the mud and gravel into storage scrolls and throw them away in some remote forests or lakes.

Even the people familiar with this place would never be able to realize or figure out the slightest of clues about the presence of an entire underground laboratory.

After completing the basic structure and finalizing some of the rooms, Kuroto transferred some experimental instruments that he stole from Root Base.

Large test benches, high precision microscopes, cell incubators, nutrition tanks, cold storage devices, and many other such instruments he robbed from Danzo became the first batch in his laboratory.

After completing the basic set-up, Kuroto took out a notebook and started writing some of the requirements that are still needed to be fulfilled.

Looking at the long list before him, Kuroto sighed helplessly.

This laboratory is the second and the next most important step for him to climb to the pinnacle of the shinobi world in the future. In his huge plan, at least 40% of the research and experiments will be conducted here, so there is still a requirement of at least 20 more large instruments and hundreds of small instruments for him to begin his research.

Looking at the laboratory set-up before him, Kuroto had a hard time figuring out a method to buy or arrange these instruments.

'The total amount needed to buy all these things would reach up to 3 Billion Ryo!'

Looking at such high prices Kuroto can't help but think to himself, 'Is that why Orochimaru had to seek help for funds from Danzo? Otherwise, buying such instruments is close to impossible!'

Scientific research always consumes a whole lot of money to produce rewarding results, there is no doubt about that.

And this is also the reason why Orochimaru was willing to cooperate with Shimura Danzo because Danzo obviously had access to large funds as one of the four elders of the Konoha Advisor Council.

It is obviously unrealistic for Kuroto to obtain 3 Billion Ryo in such a short amount of time, so he decided to only buy the instruments he needed most urgently to begin his research.

"1 Billion!?"

Even after that was done the price still reached up to 1 Billion Ryo!

As long as he collects about 1 Billion Ryo; the requirement to buy the much-needed instruments will be completed, with this, at least his plans can finally begin.

But collecting 1 Billion Ryo is also not an easy task!

After much deliberation, Kuroto finalized that becoming a bounty ninja is the only possible way to earn high rewards in a short amount of time.

After all, dealing with most of the targets wouldn't be much of a deal for Kuroto considering his strength, and as long as he doesn't go after the targets with a highly sensitive identity or background, making money will be very easy for him.

But the only problem is that Kuroto can't use his identity, Hyuga Kuroto can't act as a bounty hunter, therefore he now needs a brand-new identity.

After all, Black Market also has its own set of rules, and inexplicable people are generally unacceptable in Black Market, therefore Kuroto needs a good disguise that will allow him to adapt to the rules of the Black Market.

And only by gaining a certain reputation; along with winning the trust of the employer will he be able to successfully take high rewarding commissions.

After a little bit of consideration, Kuroto took out a black cloak and a mask.

This set of cloak and mask was specifically designed by him during the time he was learning Fuinjutsu. The initial purpose was just to hide his identity when acting in secrecy, but now Kuroto plans to use this as his disguise to act as a bounty hunter.

The Cloak is Midnight Black with golden lines over it, which is actually complex sealing techniques Kuroto engraved on it with Gold Thread. This Cloak is capable of isolating the wearer from most of the Sensory type techniques and is perfectly capable of shielding Byakugan's X-Ray vision.

The mask is also black with some white over it, symbolizing the Yin- Chakra element from the Yin-Yang symbol. The mask is also engraved with complex Fuinjutsu from the inner side that again prevents sensor ninjas or Byakugan Perception.

As soon as he wore the Cloak and the Mask, Kuroto's entire temperament changed.

He was no longer Hyuga Kuroto but was the incarnation of a certain God of Death.

"Now that I have a disguise, I also need an alias, how about 'In'? Or maybe 'Yama'?" – muttered Kuroto while curling his lips in a chuckle, because the name 'Yama' sounds quite good…

…

At the same time, in a cave in the territory of the Land of Grass.

The figure of Masked-Man and Zetsu appeared outside the Cave.

Looking at the dark cave before him, the masked-man asked curiously, "Is he inside?"

Zetsu nodded, "Yes, seems to be recuperating."

Giving a nod to the Zetsu whose lower body was still submerged in the ground, the masked-man casually walked into the cave.

Uchiha Shinichi, who was recovering inside the cave, immediately stood up carrying his sword.

The masked-man noticed Shinichi's action and said lightly, "No need to be so alert, it's just me!"

The moment Shinichi realized that it was the masked-man, his anger immediately flared, and shouted loudly as he lunged towards the masked-man with his sword, "You bastard! You have the gall to appear before me!"

.................................................................................................

Read up to Chapter - 280 on P.a.t.r.e.o.n. : p-atreon.com/Milta_translations