The group of six escorted the convoy of wagons toward the border.
After moving about thirty miles away from the village, everyone heightened their vigilance.
Although they were still within the Land of Fire, the ninja world had already begun to descend into chaos, and even in their own country, they could encounter attacks from enemy shinobi.
By nightfall, the group had only covered a fifth of the journey.
Estimating the time, it would take them at least five days to reach their destination.
After stopping to rest, Mirai Uchiha skillfully set traps around the area.
Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yūhi also joined in the task.
Under Mirai Uchiha's influence, both had become quite proficient in these basic ninja skills.
Seeing the group so busy, a look of admiration appeared on Minato Namikaze's face:
"Shinku-senpai, it seems Mirai is an excellent ninja.
Both were from the Uchiha clan, but Mirai Uchiha and Obito Uchiha were like two complete opposites.
"Heh, heh… Indeed, there's nothing to worry about with Mirai.
"The fact that Kurenai and Asuma have grown this much is largely thanks to Mirai's influence," said Shinku Yūhi with emotion.
If it weren't for Mirai, with Kurenai's stubborn personality and Asuma's rebelliousness, he didn't know how much effort it would've taken to teach them.
"If possible, I'd like Mirai and Kakashi to spend more time together.
"No problem.
Upon hearing Shinku Yūhi's affirmative reply, a warm smile appeared on Minato Namikaze's face.
When he had been in the ANBU, Kakashi had been his subordinate.
But since Sakumo Hatake's suicide, Kakashi had become very withdrawn.
For that reason, he had specifically requested the Third Hokage to put Kakashi on his squad, and he chose Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara as teammates.
All with the goal of opening Kakashi's heart.
But after a while, Minato Namikaze realized Mirai Uchiha also seemed like an excellent option.
That was why he wanted Kakashi to spend more time with him, hoping it might have some unexpected effect.
Just as the two were talking, Mirai Uchiha and the others finished setting the traps and returned to the camp.
Minato Namikaze immediately approached Mirai Uchiha:
"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Minato Namikaze, a jōnin of Konoha.
Mirai Uchiha looked at Minato Namikaze, and his heart skipped a beat:
"Mirai Uchiha.
Originally, he had been thinking about how to approach Minato Namikaze, and he hadn't expected the man to take the initiative in greeting him.
"Mirai, I heard you defeated Kakashi and even stopped his Chidori with one hand.
"That's really impressive. When I was your age, I didn't have anything near that kind of strength.
Minato Namikaze's voice was soft and pleasant, like a spring breeze.
This must be what they call personal charisma, Mirai thought.
"The Chidori is a very powerful jutsu. It was only because Kakashi's speed was a bit slow that I could defeat him," Mirai Uchiha said in a low voice.
"Mirai, would you like to learn the Chidori?" Minato Namikaze suddenly asked. "I can teach you.
The Chidori was a jutsu Kakashi developed inspired by the Rasengan, and he had received plenty of advice during the process.
Therefore…
If he taught it to someone else, Kakashi would have no objections.
Hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow:
"What are the conditions?
"It's nothing big. I would just need you to talk with Kakashi from time to time to guide him.
"You must know Kakashi's situation… if he stays like this, it will be very detrimental to his development.
Minato Namikaze revealed his purpose.
"The Chidori? I don't need it.
"Huh?
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's answer, Minato Namikaze was surprised.
The Chidori was an A-rank ninjutsu.
A jutsu so valuable that countless people would kill to obtain it.
Even in the most prestigious ninja clans, A-rank jutsu were rare.
"Mirai, the Chidori is a ninjutsu with immense destructive power, and combined with your Sharingan, they would complement each other perfectly…
Thinking Mirai Uchiha didn't understand the value of the Chidori, Minato Namikaze began to explain patiently.
However, before he could finish, Mirai Uchiha interrupted him.
"I'm not saying the Chidori is weak, I simply don't need it.
After saying this, Mirai Uchiha formed hand seals quickly.
A second later, the sound of a thousand birds echoed.
"I have already mastered the Chidori," Mirai Uchiha said calmly, dispelling the jutsu with a wave of his hand.
Minato Namikaze, Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha and the others stood agape, frozen in place.
Although the ninjutsu only lasted an instant, there was no doubt: it was the Chidori!
"Kakashi, weren't you the one who developed the Chidori?
"Mirai! When did you steal that jutsu from Kakashi?!" Obito Uchiha shouted, the first to recover from the shock.
Kakashi Hatake was also completely stupefied.
Last time, he had used the Chidori once during his duel with Mirai Uchiha.
Could it be…?
Did Mirai Uchiha learn the Chidori in that single encounter?
If that were true, it was insane!
Is it possible to master an A-rank ninjutsu as difficult as the Chidori just by seeing it once?
Shinku Yūhi and Minato Namikaze were equally shocked.
The Chidori wasn't like an ordinary ninjutsu. Releasing it required simultaneously mastering both shape transformation and nature transformation of chakra.
Both skills were considerably difficult, even for a jōnin.
When had Mirai Uchiha mastered them?
Judging by Kakashi's expression, it didn't seem he had taught it to him willingly.
Only Kurenai Yūhi and Asuma Sarutobi, not knowing what the Chidori entailed, were confused and didn't understand why everyone was making those faces.
"Hey, answer my question!" Obito Uchiha insisted, glaring at Mirai Uchiha indignantly as everyone remained frozen.
"Obito, calm down a bit.
After rebuking Obito Uchiha, Minato Namikaze turned his gaze to Mirai Uchiha:
"Mirai, what exactly is going on?
"About a month ago, Kakashi used the Chidori when he challenged me.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Obito Uchiha said, waving his hand disdainfully. "We're asking you why you know Kakashi's ninjutsu!
Seeing Obito agitated, Mirai Uchiha snorted in contempt and then pointed to his eyes.
"Given that you're the failure you are, I'm afraid you haven't experienced the true terror of the Sharingan yet, have you?
"Any ninjutsu holds no secrets before these eyes.
To everyone's astonishment, Mirai Uchiha's black eyes turned a crimson red.
Seeing that Sharingan slowly rotate, Obito Uchiha went slack and sat down.
His face was full of disbelief, and he kept murmuring.
"Is… is this a joke…? Th-that is a three-tomoe Sharingan?!"
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