Although surprised that someone in this world could be completely unaware of Mirai Uchiha, the maid still dutifully began explaining to Xingzi.
"Before I begin," she asked, "could you tell me how much you already know about the ninja world?"
Xingzi immediately replied, "I'm a clanswoman from the Land of Whirlpools. My knowledge of the ninja world ends around the time when the Third Hokage was in power."
"Afterwards, due to certain special circumstances, I lost contact with the outside world and have remained ignorant about many events."
After hearing Xingzi's explanation, the maid nodded as if everything had suddenly made sense.
"I understand. Then let me start with Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage."
"Back then, Hiruzen wanted absolute control over Konoha. He suppressed dissidents and slaughtered many powerful opponents within the village."
"The Uchiha Clan became one of his primary targets."
"Later, Mirai Uchiha overthrew Hiruzen's rule through her own strength, becoming the Fourth Hokage. She rejected the authority of the Daimyo and elevated ninja to the highest social class in the ninja world."
"After becoming Hokage, Mirai Uchiha launched campaigns across the ninja world in pursuit of lasting peace."
"She conquered the Lands of Wind, Earth, Water, and Lightning."
"Based on the Five Great Countries, Mirai Uchiha established the Shen Nation. She became its sole Emperor, while retaining the positions of the Five Kage as regional administrators beneath her."
"Up until today, many nations throughout the ninja world have become territories of the Shen Nation."
"On top of that, Mirai Uchiha introduced numerous unprecedented ideas, leading to rapid advancements in productivity across the ninja world."
"Nowadays, within the Shen Nation's jurisdiction, people generally live affluent lives."
...
The maid continued her detailed account about Mirai Uchiha.
Unconsciously, Xingzi opened her mouth wide in shock.
She had imagined Mirai Uchiha held an important position—but never something of this magnitude!
The Emperor of the Shen Nation?
Did this mean Mirai Uchiha had surpassed even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha?
If it weren't for the visible changes across the ninja world right before her eyes, Xingzi would have thought the maid was just making things up.
"No wonder the ninja world is investing time in building roads, the steel rails are well-maintained, and so many seemingly unnecessary changes have taken place..."
Xingzi murmured softly to herself.
With a unified ninja world, those once-impossible dreams were now actually achievable.
"Lady Xingzi, do you have any further questions?"
Xingzi shook her head. "No, thank you."
The maid smiled, bowed, and quietly withdrew.
After the maid left, Xingzi returned to her room, her eyes gradually filling with determination.
Crossing paths with a man like Mirai Uchiha might be the only opportunity of her lifetime.
No matter what, she had to seize this chance—for Yugao and for herself!
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Nighttime.
Mirai Uchiha sat alone in his room, looking at his interface.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Physique: 17324]
[Spiritual Power: 17223]
[Chakra: 17515]
[Bloodline Limits: Mangekyou Sharingan! Magnet Release: Gold Dust (Yellow Sand)! Scorch Release! Shikotsumyaku (Dead-Bone Pulse)! Boil Release! Genjutsu – The Art of Sensory Control! Byakugan! Wood Release! Rinnegan! Ice Release!]
[Ninjutsu: Clone Jutsu! Transformation Jutsu! Shifting Body Technique! Earth Grudge Fear: Final Shot! Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation! Earth Release: Earth Spear! Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique!]
[Others: Shuriken Throwing Technique! Trap Setting! Uchiha Nagare Swordsmanship! Puppet Technique – Hundred Puppet Army! Secret Art: Spore Technique!]
[Doujutsu: Amaterasu! Sarutahiko-no-Kami! Ame-no-Koyane-no-Kami! Susanoo! Tsukiyo-himuka! Kotoamatsukami! Kamui! Six Paths Technique! Limbo: Border Jail! Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Star! Daikokuten: Shokatsu! Sukunahikona! Amenotejikara! Otsutsuki Teleportation!]
"Unconsciously, my stats have become terrifyingly powerful…"
A slight smile curved Mirai Uchiha's lips.
Compared to when he first awakened the System, his current interface was now densely packed—it was almost too much to take in.
Moreover, beyond these displayed powers, inside his body resided the strength of all nine Tailed Beasts and the Dragon Veins.
If Momo Otsutsuki or those other Otsutsuki members came to the ninja world now, they'd consider themselves lucky if I didn't beat the crap out of them—literally.
Still, after his surge of confidence, Mirai's mood settled back into calmness.
Although his current power would make him the pinnacle for a long time to come, it still wasn't enough.
The true foundation of the Otsutsuki Clan was definitely something he couldn't yet rival.
As Mirai Uchiha pondered these thoughts, a soft knock sounded from outside his door.
Xingzi's voice called from outside: "Is Mirai there?"
Mirai Uchiha frowned slightly.
So late at night—what could Xingzi possibly want?
Thinking it over briefly, Mirai stood up and opened the door. "Xingzi, what is it?"
Looking at Mirai's handsome features and athletic build, Xingzi felt her heart pounding wildly in her chest.
"Mirai, I-I need some advice on something... Would it be okay if I come in?"
A faint floral fragrance filled the air. Seeing Xingzi, clearly dressed up for the occasion, Mirai Uchiha already understood her intentions.
The implication of a woman wanting to enter a man's room late at night was obvious without words.
"It's already very late. If you have anything to say, let's talk tomorrow."
Mirai Uchiha rejected Xingzi outright.
Although she was indeed attractive, he wasn't some desperate man who'd settle for anyone.
Xingzi was different from Mikoto; she wasn't someone with a recognized name in the original story. Adding her to the inner quarters wouldn't satisfy his obsession with collecting.
He already had plenty of women—whether she joined them or not made little difference.
And besides…
If he accepted Xingzi, how would that affect Yugao?
Mirai quickly pushed the forbidden thought aside.
Damn it, why was he getting more and more worked up the more he thought about it?
As Mirai hesitated, Xingzi apologized with a touch of dejection: "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come here like this."
"Please don't take it to heart, Mirai."
She turned and walked away.
Truthfully, before coming here, she had already known that her hopes weren't high.
After all, given Mirai Uchiha's status, what woman could he not have?
Still, she came anyway, driven by a desire to give it a try.
But reality had just shown that she simply wasn't the kind of woman Mirai would ever consider.
Watching Xingzi leave, Mirai forcibly suppressed the urge to call her back.
It wasn't like she could escape anyway.
This…
It would be better to wait until Yugao came of age.
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