Mirai Uchiha decided not to kill Orochimaru.
It would be a shame for a science fanatic like him to die just like that.
Besides, with Orochimaru's countless survival methods, he didn't believe he would be so easy to kill.
"Mirai-kun, you have truly left me astonished."
Just as Mirai Uchiha had thought, after shedding another layer of snakeskin, Orochimaru emerged panting from his previous body.
Although he looked a bit battered, he had no visible injuries.
However, while the Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique could block all incoming damage, its chakra consumption was immense.
After using it twice in a row, even Orochimaru felt a trace of fatigue.
But compared to physical exhaustion, Mirai Uchiha's performance today was what had shocked him the most.
Not only had he been able to match him in taijutsu and swordsmanship, but he had also mastered the Flying Thunder God Jutsu and the Rasengan.
Orochimaru could still understand Mirai Uchiha being able to use the Rasengan.
It was no secret that he had a close relationship with Minato Namikaze.
But Mirai Uchiha using the Flying Thunder God Jutsu was something Orochimaru simply could not comprehend.
It was a forbidden jutsu from the Scroll of Seals; without the Hokage's permission, no other ninja had the opportunity to train in it.
What kind of deal had Mirai Uchiha made with Minato Namikaze for the latter to risk being labeled a rogue ninja to teach him the Flying Thunder God Jutsu?
Seeing Orochimaru's perplexed gaze, Mirai Uchiha, of course, was not going to give him any explanation.
He sheathed his sword and, looking at Orochimaru, spoke slowly, "Orochimaru, let's make a deal."
"What deal?"
Orochimaru asked, somewhat confused.
"When I have the village of Konoha in my hands in the future, you will work for me, and I will provide you with all the resources you desire."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Orochimaru was stunned. "Mirai-kun, do you know what you're saying?"
Mirai Uchiha chuckled lightly. "You don't believe my words?"
Orochimaru remained silent.
The ninjas of the Uchiha clan were definitely a bunch of madmen.
He admitted that Mirai Uchiha was strong, but nothing more.
If he hadn't been caught off guard by his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, he would not have lost today's battle so easily.
Besides... no matter how strong a single person is, they will always seem insignificant when facing a behemoth like the village.
Control the entire village?
What a joke.
Not even he, with the title of the Hokage's disciple and decades of influence in Konoha, would dare to say such a thing.
And...
Orochimaru fixed his gaze on Mirai Uchiha. "Mirai-kun, have you forgotten that I will be the next Hokage?"
"Aren't you making a deal with the wrong person?"
Orochimaru reminded him.
If Mirai Uchiha wanted to control the entire village, he would inevitably become his opponent. How could they possibly cooperate?
Hearing Orochimaru's words, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but laugh. "Orochimaru, you will not be Hokage."
"Oh?" Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, and a dangerous aura once again emanated from him. "Mirai-kun, what do you mean by that?"
"Is there someone in the village more suitable than me to be Hokage?"
To Orochimaru's question, Mirai Uchiha calmly replied, "You should be aware of Danzo Shimura's ambition, right?"
"He will surely spread the things you've been doing during the Hokage election."
"The mere fact that you secretly conduct human experiments is enough to ensure your downfall."
Orochimaru's pupils contracted, and the smile on his face stiffened. "Mirai-kun, I truly underestimated you. You even know about such things."
"However, with my prestige in the village, even if Danzo Shimura tries such little tricks, it won't affect the outcome."
Orochimaru said confidently.
He had always been very careful. When he conducted human experiments, he did so exclusively in the bases of "Root," never leaving any evidence behind.
Moreover, with the prestige he had accumulated since the Second Great Ninja War and over so much time, the number of ninjas who supported him was countless.
It would not be an easy task for Danzo Shimura to ruin his reputation with mere rumors.
"With Danzo Shimura alone, of course, it's not enough. But what if the Third Hokage is also pulling the strings from behind?"
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Orochimaru's face finally darkened. "What are you trying to say?"
"Orochimaru, you think your current prestige and power will help you win the Hokage election, but it's actually the opposite: they mean you will be difficult to control."
Mirai Uchiha said nonchalantly, "There is nothing left in you of what a common ninja should be. Hiruzen Sarutobi will not allow you to come to power."
"These eyes of mine have already seen your future."
Staring at those crimson, three-tomoe Sharingan eyes, Orochimaru felt momentarily disoriented.
As a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi who had served under him for so many years, he knew his master quite well.
After a moment of reflection, Orochimaru realized that what Mirai Uchiha had said was not entirely impossible.
"Well, are you going to accept my terms?"
After giving Orochimaru some time to think, Mirai Uchiha spoke again. "You don't need to give anything in return; you just have to give me a promise."
Orochimaru suddenly laughed. "Mirai-kun, you really make me see you in a new light. You almost convinced me."
Seeing Orochimaru's attitude, Mirai Uchiha shrugged. "If you don't believe me, it doesn't matter. Time will give us the answer."
"One day, you will see me sitting on the throne."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's confident declaration, Orochimaru's smile vanished. He stood up from the ground and looked at him with a profound expression. "Mirai-kun, aren't you afraid I'll reveal your plans?"
"The Hokage is my master, after all."
Hearing that, Mirai Uchiha smiled. "I know. We'd have to raise the price, wouldn't we?"
"..."
"It's a joke. If I'm telling you these things, it's obvious I'm not afraid of you going and tattling."
Mirai Uchiha gestured with his hand and headed towards the camp. "My offer stands. You can come find me whenever you want."
When he left, a strange emotion welled up in Orochimaru's heart.
As long as he could remember, he had never been in a situation like today's.
In front of Mirai Uchiha, he felt as if he had been completely read.
Could it be... that things would really unfold as Mirai Uchiha had said?
A moment later, Orochimaru composed himself, a smile returning to his face as he murmured in a low voice, "Mirai-kun, since you're so certain, then let's just wait and see."
"And rest assured, I will discover what secrets you're hiding!"
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