Mirai Uchiha brought Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju to Konoha.
Looking at the enormous changes that had taken place in Konoha, both Madara and Hashirama wore shocked expressions.
Hashirama stared at Mirai and murmured, "Mirai, has the village changed this much?"
"These..." Hashirama pointed at the high-rise building, traffic lights, lane markings, large electronic displays, and other modern elements. "All of these were your ideas?!"
Mirai smiled faintly. "I only provided some basic concepts. The actual implementation was done by those researchers."
Hashirama couldn't help but exclaim with admiration, "Truly remarkable! These things would have been unimaginable in our era."
Even the usually proud Madara nodded in agreement. "You've certainly accomplished something."
As the three were talking, a speeding train roared past them.
"Mirai, what's that?"
"How can it move on its own?"
Mirai explained softly, "It's a transportation device similar to a carriage. Each car can carry about fifty tons. Its purpose is to transport supplies across the ninja world."
After hearing Mirai's explanation, both Hashirama and Madara looked utterly bewildered.
"Fifty tons per car?!"
"If I'm not mistaken, that thing just now had twelve cars, right?"
Mirai casually nodded his head. "That's correct."
"Shit!!"
Both Hashirama and Madara had been leaders before—they naturally understood what a fifty-ton load truly meant.
And that train had pulled twelve cars!
And at such incredible speed!
"The persistent lack of peace in the ninja world wasn't only because of Black Zetsu's secret interference," Mirai continued. "Resource scarcity and uneven distribution were also major contributing factors."
"Just like people living in the desert of the Land of Wind, when they discover how favorable the living conditions are in the Land of Fire, they naturally desire to invade the Land of Fire."
"This is human instinct as animals."
"And to change this situation within limited resources, developing technology is undoubtedly the best approach."
"Of course, this current model is only temporary."
"After we resolve the threat from the Otsutsuki Clan, we can search for resources on other planets, just like the Otsutsuki do."
Mirai briefly explained, but seeing the completely confused expressions on Madara and Hashirama's faces, he decided not to elaborate further.
After all, they had already decided to stay in the ninja world. In time, they'd come to understand everything naturally.
As they walked, Hashirama and Madara exchanged glances filled with renewed respect for Mirai.
If previously they had valued Mirai Uchiha's strength, now they valued his ideals even more.
Compared to Mirai Uchiha's ideas about peace, their own notions about peace seemed extremely naive.
After thinking for a moment, Hashirama Senju suddenly said, "Mirai, can I go exploring in the ninja world?"
"I want to see what the ninja world is like these days."
Madara Uchiha glanced at Hashirama and added, "Then I'll go with you. With that brain of yours, even if you travel around, you probably won't figure out much on your own."
Upon hearing their idea, Mirai Uchiha twitched the corner of his mouth.
It should have been a perfectly normal thing, so why did it sound like the two of them were going on a honeymoon?
Shaking his head to dispel such thoughts, Mirai replied calmly, "I don't mind agreeing to your request, but research must always come first."
"The departure date and duration of the trip both require Orochimaru's approval."
Upon hearing this, Hashirama didn't hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.
Madara felt somewhat displeased about this, but under Mirai's power, he couldn't really do anything about it.
"Alright then, I won't get involved in what happens next."
"Orochimaru, you can show them both around properly."
After speaking, Mirai handed Madara and Hashirama over to Orochimaru, then activated the Shifting Body Technique and vanished.
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After separating from Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, instead of going home, Mirai Uchiha headed straight to the Ichiraku Ramen shop.
Although it was already spring, the temperature still felt quite cold.
In this weather, having a steaming hot bowl of Ichiraku Ramen would be a great choice.
"Mirai-sama, you're here?!"
Seeing Mirai, Ayame enthusiastically greeted him.
"Ayame, same as usual."
"Got it."
Ever since the last time he'd eaten ramen here with Hinata Hyuga, he had also started bringing her here regularly.
Over time, his relationship with Ayame grew closer.
Mirai discovered that not only was Ayame cute, but her personality was really nice—he found himself liking her more and more.
Not having to wait long, Ayame soon brought a large bowl of ramen into the room.
Mirai took the ramen bowl and noticed Ayame was still standing there. He raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"
Ayame quickly waved her hands: "Nothing, please don't mind me. Eat while it's hot."
Mirai raised his eyebrows, puzzled.
Normally, Ayame would never disturb Mirai Uchiha while he was eating ramen. Yet today, she remained in the room...
With a hint of curiosity, Mirai Uchiha took a bite of the ramen.
The moment the ramen touched his tongue, Mirai Uchiha's heart stirred.
The flavor of today's ramen tasted subtly different from usual...
Seeing that Mirai had taken a bite but remained still for a while, Ayame nervously asked, "Does it not suit your taste, Mirai?"
Mirai Uchiha shook his head and said, "This ramen tastes somehow better than usual."
Upon hearing this, Ayame's eyes lit up. "Mirai, are you serious?" she exclaimed.
Mirai Uchiha smiled. "Yes. Can you tell me why?"
Ayame shyly fidgeted with the hem of her dress and murmured, "Today's ramen wasn't made by my father. I made it myself."
"Oh, so that's it!"
A realization dawned on him as he added, "That explains why it tastes better than before."
Ayame looked up in surprise and asked, confused, "But Mirai, why do you say that?"
"Shouldn't my cooking skills still be worse than my father's?"
"It's got nothing to do with skills."
"Eh? Then what is it...?"
Mirai Uchiha gazed at Ayame intently and said, "Because *you*, Ayame, are the best seasoning in ramen!"
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