The Nāgas are definitely the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), among the list of 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western path. They work as guards upon Mount Sumeru, preserving the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attacks through the asuras. The Naga Empire was renowned for its formidable navy electric power. https://128.199.208.170/