"Shisui, do you always come to clean for me at this exact time every day?"
Mirai Uchiha asked Shisui Uchiha.
Shisui shook his head. "No, I usually come in the evening."
"But when I passed by Senior Mirai's place earlier, I smelled something really good..."
Hearing Shisui's response, Mirai chuckled helplessly. "You little brat."
"Come over."
"Thank you, Senior Mirai."
After bowing respectfully, Shisui immediately dashed to the kitchen to grab some chopsticks and a bowl.
Back in the room, he dug into the food with great enthusiasm.
"This is *exactly* the taste!"
"Senior Mirai, I've wanted to eat your cooking for such a long time."
Shisui said excitedly.
"Enough, talk less while eating."
"Yes!"
The two focused entirely on their meal, quickly finishing everything on the table.
Rubbing his round belly, Shisui let out a satisfied burp.
["Delicious!"]
So delicious! This was absolutely incredible! Sharing a meal with Senior Mirai was the happiest moment in his life.
Looking at Shisui's expression, Mirai smiled and asked, "Shisui, did you slack off during my absence?"
Shisui sat upright instantly. "Absolutely not."
"Senior Mirai, none of my classmates at the Ninja Academy can match me."
Shisui said proudly. Then, as if recalling something, he looked somewhat conflicted. "However, Lord Fugaku personally approached me, advising me to keep a low profile at the Ninja Academy."
Mirai snorted coldly. "That guy Fugaku hasn't changed one bit. He gave me the exact same advice back then."
"Eh?" Shisui opened his mouth wide in surprise.
From what he knew, Senior Mirai had never been low-key at all. Even during their days at the Ninja Academy, Mirai had been top of the class.
During graduation exams, he had even defeated Kakashi Hatake, who held the title of Konoha's top prodigy ninja.
Now Mirai was feared across the ninja world—recently even managing to sever an arm from the newly appointed Fourth Raikage...
He never imagined that even someone like his senior, Mirai, had once been given such a warning by Lord Fugaku.
"Senior Mirai, what should I do?" Shisui asked for advice.
"Lord Fugaku mentioned that showing too strong a power might cause suspicion within the village."
"I thought about it, and it does sound quite reasonable."
"If I draw the village's attention too soon, wouldn't that mess up your future plans?"
Seeing Shisui Uchiha's concerned look, Mirai Uchiha let out a faint scoff.
"Shisui, feel free to boldly display your talents."
"There's no need to worry about the village anymore."
"With me here, no one will dare threaten the Uchiha!"
As one of Konoha's founding clans, Mirai aimed to lead the Uchiha back to their rightful place in the village's power structure and expose those hypocritical individuals. That's why he hadn't openly confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi and others—yet.
But that didn't mean he would compromise with the village elders.
It was people like Hiruzen Sarutobi who should be worried and afraid now—not the Uchiha.
Looking at Mirai Uchiha's confident demeanor, admiration filled Shisui Uchiha's eyes.
A sudden, undeniable realization struck Shisui's heart—
A figure like Elder Mirai—that's exactly what an Uchiha ninja should embody!
Could someone like Fugaku Uchiha truly lead the Uchiha Clan properly?
Thinking this, Shisui Uchiha solemnly said, "Elder Mirai, I understand what you mean now."
"Please rest assured, I won't allow the reputation you've built to fall into ruin during my time."
Mirai Uchiha satisfyingly patted Shisui Uchiha's shoulder.
Brash, bold, and sharp as a blade—that's how youth should be.
"Elder Mirai, are you going to compete for the position of Uchiha Clan Head?"
"If it's you, you might actually gain everyone's support!"
Compared to Fugaku Uchiha, Fugaku was far inferior.
In Shisui Uchiha's heart, Mirai Uchiha was the perfect candidate for the Uchiha Clan's leadership.
"No need. My main focus right now is on the battlefield of the ninja world."
"We'll discuss everything else once the border war settles down."
Right now, his only goal was to grow stronger through war. These petty power struggles would only slow down the swing of his blade.
With a thoughtful nod, Mirai took out a specially crafted [Flying Thunder God Kunai] from his robe and placed it before Shisui Uchiha.
"Shisui, carry this kunai with you. If you encounter danger, channel chakra into it."
"I'll sense it right away."
Since his arrival, the butterfly effect had already begun.
Mirai wasn't sure whether or not Hiruzen Sarutobi and others would target Shisui.
Shisui was a rare talent—one Mirai couldn't risk losing. Better to give him a kunai for protection just in case.
The moment Shisui ran into danger, Mirai could instantly teleport to his side using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"Elder Mirai, I definitely won't disappoint your expectations."
Shisui Uchiha finished his chores without further disturbance and left, carrying his bucket.
After he left, Mirai Uchiha fell into a deep sleep in his room.
He had been under intense psychological strain for quite some time—he needed a good rest.
...
A breeze brushed across his face, bringing with it a wave of heat.
It had been two months since Mirai Uchiha returned to the village.
During this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi had not summoned him again, and he was more than happy with that.
Except for occasionally teaming up with Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi to take on missions, his daily routine consisted mostly of eating, drinking, and adjusting to the sudden surge of strength from earlier.
Up until now, Mirai had fully adapted to his inner power.
The emotional numbness caused by excessive killing was also gradually returning to its original state.
Walking along the street, Mirai held a small cake in one hand while looking at his attribute interface.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha] [*Physique: 521*] [*Spiritual Power: 498*] [*Chakra: 503*] [*...*]
His Physique and Chakra scores had both exceeded 500. Spiritual Power was slightly below that, yet still formidable.
Mirai estimated that with his current strength, he had reached a level beyond Kage-tier.
In an age where Kage-level was seen as the pinnacle, wielding power beyond even that put him in a class of his own.
Moreover, Mirai could clearly feel that his triple-comma Sharingan was nearly ready to evolve once again.
"Rest is nearly sufficient—I should return to the battlefield and accumulate more attribute points."
Since everything had been adjusted to its peak condition, Mirai also planned to temporarily end his leisurely, sloth-like lifestyle.
After tonight's dinner with Kurenai and the others, he would leave the village and return to the battlefield.
Ah, right.
Mirai rubbed his chin.
Before leaving the village, he needed to give Guy a specially crafted kunai.
That way, if Guy encountered the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist, Mirai could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to instantly rescue him.
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