Konoha Village.
Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood alone by the window, smoking his pipe with clicking sounds and a somewhat complex expression.
A short while ago, Shinku Yuhi had informed him in detail of the mission log for this period.
Combining that with the information sent by Shikaku Nara, he already had a clear idea of what had happened on the front lines.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not expect Mirai Uchiha's talent to be so extraordinary.
In just one year since graduating from the Ninja Academy, he already possessed the strength to face a Kage.
Although, according to the information, Mirai Uchiha had only managed a temporary power boost thanks to a secret jutsu like the "Eight Inner Gates," and had barely been able to withstand Rasa's attacks, almost dying at his hands.
But even so, it was enough to prove his talent.
Even the Kagami of that time was considerably inferior in comparison to Mirai Uchiha.
However, unlike his usual wariness of the Uchiha clan ninjas, this time Hiruzen Sarutobi had no particular thoughts about Mirai Uchiha.
To think that, in a moment of crisis, he chose to sacrifice himself so that his teammates could escape safely.
Such an act filled Hiruzen Sarutobi with satisfaction.
In his eyes, Mirai Uchiha had completely inherited the "Will of Fire."
A ninja like that, no matter how strong he became, he was confident he could keep him under his control.
At that moment, the office door suddenly opened.
Hearing the hurried footsteps, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew, without needing to turn around, that it was his old friend who had arrived.
Only he would dare to burst into the Hokage's office so recklessly.
"Hiruzen, Mirai Uchiha has returned to the village. I request that the 'Root' ninjas take him into custody."
Danzo Shimura got straight to the point.
Hearing his words, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, gently tapped his pipe against the desk several times, and then spoke slowly: "Danzo, I've told you before. Mirai is a ninja in whom I have placed my hopes, his personality is not suited to be in the shadows of 'Root'."
"Hmph! I think old age is making you senile," Danzo Shimura said coldly. "Mirai Uchiha's talent is immense, do you want another Madara Uchiha to emerge in Konoha?"
"Danzo, don't come here being an alarmist."
"I know perfectly well what you are thinking."
"No matter how great Mirai Uchiha's talent is, as long as he doesn't awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, there is nothing to fear."
Danzo Shimura immediately retorted: "And what if he does awaken it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff from his pipe, a very relaxed smile on his face: "Even if he awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, it doesn't matter."
"According to the records, the Mangekyō Sharingan is a cursed eye. Every Uchiha who possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan will eventually lose their light."
"Now the village is under our control, a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan are nothing."
An aura of immense power emanated from Hiruzen Sarutobi's body.
As the "God of Shinobi," he was confident he had everything under his control.
Mirai Uchiha had no siblings, which meant he was destined to be unable to possess eyes like Madara Uchiha's.
And he had at his disposal numerous and powerful subordinates.
Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Minato Namikaze, as well as a multitude of powerful ninja clans and the ANBU elite.
Adding to that his own strength.
Who in Konoha could stand against him?
After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzo Shimura was somewhat perplexed: "Hiruzen, there is clearly a simpler method of control, why do you choose the longer path?"
"Danzo, you just need to do your job well, you don't have to ask about the rest."
"Hiruzen, one day you will regret this."
"You've said that phrase many times already."
"Hmph!"
Danzo Shimura left in a rage. Hiruzen Sarutobi, with narrowed eyes, picked up the teacup from the table and took a sip.
This old friend of his was still too naive.
If the Uchiha clan obeyed meekly, all would be well. But if one day the Uchiha clan was no longer willing to remain a dog, the village would inevitably have to act against them.
After all, the Uchiha clan was one of the founders of Konoha. If he acted against them, he would inevitably bear a bad reputation.
But if he let a ninja from the Uchiha clan itself handle it, then the story would be different.
Mirai Uchiha, with his extraordinary talent and his inheritance of the Will of Fire, was the perfect candidate for his plan.
When the war is over, have Mirai Uchiha join the ANBU.
...
Midnight.
In front of a barbecue restaurant.
Shinku Yuhi, alongside Kurenai Yuhi, waved goodbye to Mirai Uchiha's group: "Relax well during this time, but don't neglect your training."
"Understood."
"Then, see you later."
Shinku Yuhi let out an alcohol-scented burp and disappeared into the dark of the night with a reluctant Kurenai Yuhi.
When their silhouettes vanished, Asuma Sarutobi looked away: "I'm leaving too."
That said, he activated the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared from the spot, as if he didn't want to spend another second with Mirai Uchiha.
Seeing this scene, Mirai Uchiha shook his head, not giving it much thought.
This was better.
He was destined to act against the Sarutobi clan, and perhaps he would even kill Asuma Sarutobi with his own hands. For their relationship to become a little distant now was not a bad thing for him.
As he walked in the direction of the clan district, the streets became more and more deserted.
Passing through a dark and deep alley, Mirai Uchiha suddenly stopped.
In front of and behind him, two ninjas wearing masks had surrounded him.
"Mirai Uchiha, by order of Lord Danzo Shimura, come with us."
Mirai Uchiha shook his head: "Danzo Shimura? I haven't heard of him."
"Lord Danzo is an advisor to the Hokage. All Konoha ninjas must obey his orders."
The Root ninja said coldly: "Do you want to betray the village and become a rogue ninja?"
"My, you're good at labeling people," Mirai Uchiha snorted with disdain.
The next second, a pair of crimson eyes shone in the darkness.
"Damn it, he's going to attack!"
The two Root ninjas were startled when they saw Mirai Uchiha's Sharingan.
Accustomed to moving through the village unopposed, they never imagined that their target would dare to attack without warning.
By the time they realized something was wrong, it was already too late.
The Sharingan's genjutsu left them in a momentary trance, and by the time they regained consciousness, a long sword had already pierced through their chests.
The Root ninjas' eyes widened in disbelief.
They never thought that this young man in front of them would be so ruthless, attacking to kill without the slightest hesitation.
"Mirai Uchiha, Lord Danzo will not forgive you..."
"Don't worry, I don't plan on forgiving him either."
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting the reward: Secret Jutsu: Shadow Imitation!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting the reward: Secret Jutsu: Partial Multi-Size!]
Hearing the system notifications in his mind, the corners of Mirai Uchiha's mouth curved slightly. Through a searching jutsu, he obtained some information about Root from the ninjas' minds.
To avoid being constantly bothered by Danzo Shimura, Mirai Uchiha decided to give his opponent something to keep him busy.
After disposing of the Root ninjas' corpses, Mirai Uchiha stealthily made his way to a temporary Root base.
According to the memories, there were two Root squads on duty inside, and the strongest were two Tokubetsu Jōnin.
After confirming that he had not been discovered, Mirai Uchiha formed hand seals and used the Transformation Jutsu to disguise himself.
At the same time, he created a Shadow Clone, and both of them launched themselves at the Root base, one from the front and one from the back.
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