Hearing Orochimaru's information, a surprised expression appeared on Mirai Uchiha's face: "I didn't expect you to come especially to tell me these things, Orochimaru."
Hearing that, Orochimaru smiled faintly: "I'm just looking for a way out for myself."
He had already lost faith in Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura.
Now that Konoha was being attacked on both flanks, it was the perfect time to accumulate merits, but ever since he returned from the Cloud Village battlefield, Hiruzen Sarutobi had been looking for ways to keep him in the village.
The intention was obvious.
If he really wanted to train him as his successor, then the position of commander on the front lines should be his by right.
Since distrust had already arisen between them, it would be better to invest in Mirai Uchiha.
Otherwise, if things really unfolded as Mirai Uchiha had predicted, he would probably end up becoming a rogue ninja of Konoha.
"Mirai-kun, the master and Danzo inherited the will of the Second Hokage and have always been very wary of the Uchiha clan. You'd better be careful."
Lately, Mirai Uchiha's performance had been too eye-catching.
Defeating the Raikage, killing the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, assassinating Rasa...
And he had heard that he had also awakened the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan!
With what he knew of his master and Danzo Shimura, it was certain that those two would not stand idly by.
"Don't worry."
"In the face of absolute power, any intrigue is useless."
Mirai Uchiha said indifferently.
Seeing his confident attitude, Orochimaru felt momentarily disoriented.
In him, he thought he saw a reflection of himself in his youth.
A pity that, after having experienced so many harsh realities, he had long since lost the vigor of his youth.
Thinking this, Orochimaru couldn't help but remind him: "Mirai-kun, sometimes strength is not the only path in a confrontation."
"It's very possible that your opponent will deal you a fatal blow from a moral high ground."
Like what happened to Sakumo Hatake back in the day...
However, what Orochimaru didn't expect was that Mirai Uchiha simply smiled faintly: "As long as my moral standards are low enough, they won't be able to affect me."
Hearing that, Orochimaru froze for a moment and then laughed: "Mirai-kun, you really always manage to surprise me."
"Well, let's leave the conversation here." Mirai Uchiha waved his hand. "Orochimaru, do you have anything else to do?"
Seeing that Mirai Uchiha was kicking him out, Orochimaru pretended not to understand, and his vertical pupils filled with curiosity: "I've heard that Mirai-kun's cooking is excellent, I'd like to try it personally."
With that said, and without waiting for Mirai Uchiha to refuse, Orochimaru immediately added: "Consider it the reward for having come especially to bring you information."
"..."
Seeing Orochimaru's smug look, Mirai Uchiha smiled: "Then wait a bit, I'm hungry too."
A while later.
Mirai Uchiha returned to the room with a large pot of steaming soup.
Smelling the aroma, Orochimaru's heart raced: "That smells so good."
"Mirai, what is this soup?"
"Snake soup."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed: "I don't eat snake meat."
"Then you're missing out."
Shortly after, seeing Mirai Uchiha devour the food with gusto, Orochimaru couldn't resist and tried a bite.
How delicious!
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After seeing Orochimaru off, Mirai Uchiha returned to his room.
He took out a small gourd he had bought earlier and began to carve sealing formulas on it.
On the Sand Village battlefield, every time he used the gold dust, he had to summon it from a scroll first, which, besides being a nuisance, lacked style.
That's why, upon returning, he had purposely bought a small gourd that could be hung from his waist.
As long as he carved the correct sealing formulas, he could seal a large amount of gold dust in the small gourd. That way, not only would it be more convenient to use, but it would also have more style.
Although carving the sealing formulas required a lot of effort, style was for a lifetime, and he couldn't settle for less.
It wasn't until night.
Thanks to the rich experience gained from Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, Mirai Uchiha's small gourd was finally ready.
He hung the gourd from his waist and, with a thought, the gourd's stopper opened instantly.
The next second, gold dust spewed from the gourd in a constant flow.
Immediately after, under Mirai Uchiha's control, all the gold dust returned to the gourd.
The whole process was incredibly smooth, and Mirai Uchiha nodded with satisfaction.
Done!
At that moment, a knock was heard at the door.
Immediately after, Kurenai Yuhi's voice came from outside: "Mirai, are you home?"
"I'm coming."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha open the door, Kurenai Yuhi threw herself into his arms.
"Mirai, you've grown taller."
Originally, in the Ninja Academy, Mirai Uchiha and she were the same height, but now he was already a head taller.
Mirai Uchiha patted Kurenai Yuhi's head and smiled: "What are you doing coming to find me in the clan district?"
Kurenai Yuhi pouted aggrievedly: "You don't come looking for me, so I had to come looking for you."
Seeing Kurenai Yuhi's expression, Mirai Uchiha felt a bit of emotion.
The little tsundere from before was already showing signs of becoming a mature woman.
"Mirai, aren't you going to invite me in?"
Hearing Kurenai Yuhi's words, Mirai Uchiha's heart skipped a beat: "Then, come in."
"I happen to have free time today, I'll personally guide you in your training."
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The next day.
Mirai Uchiha left his house holding the hand of a blushing Kurenai Yuhi.
It wasn't until they reached the outskirts of the clan district that Mirai Uchiha stopped and, looking at Kurenai Yuhi, said in a grave voice: "Kurenai, your taijutsu still has a lot of room for improvement."
"Next time I have time, I'll guide you properly!"
Kurenai Yuhi lowered her head and snorted: "You big idiot, don't even dream of it!"
Looking at Kurenai Yuhi's back as she ran away, Mirai Uchiha smiled faintly.
Just as he was preparing to go back, an ANBU with a mask appeared in front of him: "Mirai Uchiha, by order of Lord Hokage, you are to depart immediately to support the Mist Village front."
With that said, the ANBU handed a scroll to Mirai Uchiha.
He opened it and, after a glance, a cold smile appeared on his face.
They really didn't want to let him rest for a moment.
He had just returned from the Sand Village battlefield, and they were already sending him to support the Mist Village one.
If he were a common Mangekyō user, he'd probably go blind in no time with so much use, right?
A pity that... Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura would probably never imagine that doing this would only make him stronger and stronger.
Mirai Uchiha put away the scroll and gestured to the ANBU: "Understood, I'll leave tomorrow."
Today he had promised to go to dinner at Minato Namikaze's house, and he couldn't go back on his word.
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's response, the ANBU's tone became a little displeased: "Mirai Uchiha, Lord Hokage's order is that you depart immediately."
Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow and slowly walked until he was in front of the ANBU: "Are you threatening me?"
Feeling that astonishing pressure, the ANBU ninja unconsciously took a few steps back.
It was then that he remembered that the young man in front of him was not an easy character to deal with.
He was the murderer who, on the battlefield, had terrified countless Cloud and Sand ninjas!
Thinking this, the ANBU ninja's voice became a little shaky: "I am just emphasizing Lord Hokage's order."
Hearing that, Mirai Uchiha said indifferently: "You just go back and report. I'm sure the Third will have no objection to my decision."
"If he does, let him come and talk to me personally."
After Mirai Uchiha left, the ANBU ninja finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Just now, when Mirai Uchiha was looking at him, he really had the feeling that he could be killed at any moment.
"Definitely, you don't mess with the Uchiha clan. In the future, I can't be so impulsive."
The ANBU ninja warned himself and then activated the Body Flicker Jutsu and disappeared.
Let Lord Third deal with this headache.
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