Obtaining a clone would take a long time. Although Mirai Uchiha was eager to run some tests, he could only wait patiently for Orochimaru's report.
After leaving Orochimaru's lab complex, Mirai Uchiha didn't return to the Hokage's Office but went straight back to his estate.
As soon as he arrived, Yugao Uzuki, Anko Mitarashi, Guren, and Izumi Uchiha came running over.
Seeing them approach, Mirai couldn't help but smile slightly.
His "Emperor's Four Guardians" had arrived.
"Mirai, do you have time tonight?" Yugao Uzuki asked first, stepping in front of him.
Mirai smiled. "What's up? Anything special?"
Yugao explained, "We want to treat you to barbecue tonight."
Mirai thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I happen to be free today."
"But why the sudden invitation for dinner then?"
Anko huffed, "Ladies' man senior, since when have you ever had the habit of showing up early?"
"Well, alright," he admitted, "I guess I can be a bit of a womanizer."
But what did that have to do with them treating him to dinner?
Before Anko could continue, Izumi gently pulled her arm, so she decided to stay quiet.
Guren quickly said, "Then it's settled. Let's grab some barbecue tonight."
After briefly confirming the time and place, the four girls left in a hurry.
Watching them rush off, Mirai felt even more curious.
He was really curious to find out what those four girls were up to.
———
Evening.
Barbecue restaurant.
Mirai Uchiha entered the private room and cheerfully greeted the group roasting meat at the grill, "Am I late?"
Anko huffed again, "Ladies' man senior, when have you ever developed the habit of arriving early?"
Mirai teased playfully.
By now, he was well used to Anko's tsundere personality.
If he got the chance, he'd make sure she regretted every word.
Thinking about it, Mirai simply sat down and waved at Anko, "Anko, serve me some barbecue."
"No way," Anko replied coldly.
Mirai snorted, "Anko, don't tell me you've already forgotten your role?"
"As one of the Emperor's Four Guardians, taking care of my daily life is your primary duty."
"And besides... your grilled meat just has that perfect flavor."
Hearing that, Anko Mitarashi couldn't help but slightly curve the corner of her lips upward.
She picked up a piece of barbecue meat and gently placed it into Mirai Uchiha's mouth. "Ladies' man, I'm just fulfilling my duty—don't get any wrong ideas."
Mirai Uchiha replied with deliberate nonchalance, "Don't worry, I don't have anything else in mind about you either."
"Hmph!" Anko Mitarashi threw away the chopsticks she was holding and sat back down with a pout. "Fine then! Eat by yourself!"
Seeing her expression, Mirai Uchiha secretly chuckled to himself.
What fun it was to tease this hot-tempered little brat who acts cold but clearly cares.
Just then, Hana Inuzuka walked through the door.
She carried two large ceramic jugs of sake in her arms.
Seeing Hana walk in, Yugao Uzuki immediately smiled and spoke up, "Senior Mirai, you don't mind if one more person joins us for dinner, right?"
Mirai Uchiha glanced at Hana and noticed her slightly awkward expression.
Then he saw the two ceramic jugs of sake she held in her arms and instantly understood.
So those girls were trying to make him lose his inhibitions after getting him drunk.
Why didn't they say so earlier?
This kind of opportunity shouldn't require such effort—turning it down would be a waste.
However, since they had their own plans, he just needed to cooperate obediently.
Thus, under the coordination of Yugao and others, Mirai Uchiha successfully "passed out drunk."
As he had expected, after bringing him back to his room, the group left only Hana behind to take care of him.
Initially, Mirai Uchiha truly planned to fully enjoy this "passive" feeling.
But watching Hana clumsily fumbling around, he gradually lost patience.
At this rate, they probably wouldn't succeed even overnight.
Under Hana's shocked gaze, Mirai Uchiha suddenly pulled her into his arms, "You're quite well-endowed, Hana."
"Senior Mirai, y-y-you're not drunk?"
"You guys didn't think this little bit of alcohol could make me lose consciousness, right? That seriously underestimates me."
"Then why did you..."
Looking at Hana's confused eyes, Mirai Uchiha revealed a slight smile: "It's rare that you all came up with such an old-fashioned method, so naturally I must cooperate properly."
"Later, let Yugao and the others know not to rush. I'll come find each of them in turn."
Mirai Uchiha whispered this beside Hana's ear, but unfortunately, her brain had already completely frozen at this moment.
Her entire body seemed like a puppet, completely obeying the master's commands.
——
One week later.
Hana Inuzuka moved into Mirai Uchiha's estate.
This once-wild woman now wore her hair elegantly coiled atop her head.
What amused Mirai Uchiha a bit was that since Hana Inuzuka had fallen for him, Yugao Uzuki, Izumi Uchiha, Anko Mitarashi, and Guren had all seemingly vanished, constantly avoiding him.
As for this, Mirai indeed had the intention to go looking for them specifically.
This little "mouse-and-cat" game could be quite enjoyable.
The longer they hid, the greater sense of accomplishment he'd feel once he found them.
Just as Mirai was lost in his thoughts, Tsunade walked in after pushing open the door.
"Future, today is the opening day of the Ninja Academy. Do you want to give a speech on stage?"
Hearing that, Mirai shook his head, "Not interested."
Tsunade seemed to have expected this, nodding along, "I figured you wouldn't be interested."
"Then I'll head to the Ninja Academy with Mikoto and Kushina first."
Mirai asked curiously, "What are Mikoto and Kushina going to the Ninja Academy for?"
Tsunade replied helplessly, "Of course to register Sasuke, Naruto, and the others at the school."
"Is that so?"
Mirai rubbed his nose, a slight smile appearing on his face.
Never thought that the Twelve Shinobi Genin were already of school age.
No, not just the Twelve Shinobi Genin.
Under his influence, Gaara, Temari, Kankuro, Fu, and Yugao Uzuki were all living in Konoha.
With these people gathered together, there would certainly be many interesting things happening.
Thinking about this, Mirai stood up, softly saying amid Tsunade's surprised gaze, "I've changed my mind."
"As the Emperor of the ninja world, who else but me can give the first life-defining lesson to this new generation of budding shinobi!"
"I'll deliver that speech."
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