"Mirai-sama, we never expected the ninja sent to reinforce us would actually be you. This is quite a surprise!"
"Yeah, with Mirai-sama here, we're definitely going to defeat those Mist ninja."
"He's truly the pride of the Uchiha Clan."
Inside the camp, Uchiha ninja respectfully gazed at Mirai Uchiha, their faces filled with genuine smiles.
News of Mirai's exploits on the battlefield in Sunagakure had already been passed around among the Uchiha clan members.
Everyone knew—the young ninja standing before them had awakened the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan!
But that's not all—
With his Mangekyo Sharingan, Mirai had displayed god-like strength on the battlefield in Sunagakure, completely crushing the Sand Village's ninja forces.
Such feats made every Uchiha ninja swell with pride.
Mirai Uchiha had become an object of admiration for many Uchiha clan members.
Defeating the Raikage, killing the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist, slaying Rasa, awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan...
Perhaps...
A new era for the Uchiha Clan to restore its former glory was about to arrive.
After greeting everyone, Mirai walked into the meeting hall.
He hadn't expected that these usually quiet and tight-lipped Uchiha clan members could be so enthusiastic.
No sooner had he sat down than someone strode in.
"Mirai Uchiha!"
Seeing Fugaku Uchiha's expression, Mirai spoke lazily, "Fugaku, you don't seem very happy to see me."
Fugaku snorted coldly, "You're a traitor to the Uchiha Clan. Why should I welcome you?"
"Oh?" Mirai raised his eyebrows, looking at Fugaku with confusion. "Why am I suddenly a traitor to the Uchiha Clan now?"
Hearing this, Fugaku angrily said, "If you hadn't killed the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist, would Kirigakure have declared war on Konoha?"
"And if Kirigakure hadn't declared war, would the Third have used the excuse that 'the Seven Swords were killed by an Uchiha ninja' to send us to the battlefield?"
Fugaku became more and more furious.
If it wasn't for Mirai showing off too much, how could he have drawn the Third's attention so quickly?
Mirai silently looked at Fugaku for a few seconds, then sighed, "Fugaku, you really are one pathetic coward."
Fugaku staggered back, "What did you say?"
Mirai snorted again, "I said you're one spineless coward."
"You bastard!"
Fugaku exploded with rage and threw a punch straight at Mirai.
Since childhood, no one had ever dared to speak to him like that—except his strict father.
However, before his fist could land, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly felt a stabbing pain in his stomach and instinctively bent over.
The next moment, Fugaku felt himself being lifted up and then slammed hard onto the ground.
Bang!
A thunderous crash rang out as Fugaku lay on the floor groaning.
Hearing the noise, the ninja outside rushed in immediately.
Yet when they saw Fugaku Uchiha lying on the ground and Mirai Uchiha sitting calmly beside him, all of them froze in place at the doorway.
What's going on?
"You lot get out. No one enters without my permission."
"This…"
Seeing the ninja exchange hesitant glances, Mirai Uchiha let out a cold snort as the powerful ocular energy of his Mangekyo Sharingan radiated outward, "What? You wanna disobey me?"
"We don't dare. We're leaving now."
Feeling the immense pressure coming from Mirai, the guards looked at Fugaku once more before obediently leaving the room.
After everyone was gone, Mirai finally turned his gaze toward Fugaku. "Fugaku, you've awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan too, haven't you?"
Fugaku instantly stiffened. "How do you know?"
Mirai replied indifferently, "Once the Mangekyo awakens, the Sharingan cannot be deactivated voluntarily for some time."
Fugaku's heart pounded. He never expected his biggest secret to be exposed so easily.
Seeing his reaction, Mirai softened his tone slightly, "Fugaku, showing weakness to Konoha's elders will only lead our clan gradually toward destruction."
"Those people are naturally prejudiced against us. They fear our power and think about nothing else but wiping us out every day."
"We must show them our strength, that's the only way Hiruzen Sarutobi and others would hesitate to act recklessly."
After hearing Mirai's words, Fugaku stood up slowly from the ground and said solemnly, "You're wrong. If the Uchiha Clan shows any sign of not being controlled by the village, it would immediately trigger an elimination campaign."
"With just the strength of the Uchiha Clan alone, we can never stand against the entire village."
"These eyes see the future clearly!"
Mirai shook his head, "Most of the other ninja clans in the village are mere fence-sitters—they'll side with whoever wins."
"The power of my Mangekyo Sharingan is already enough to make them choose neutrality when conflict arises."
"And besides… I have ways to turn those clans to our side."
Fugaku sneered coldly, "Tch. Just how deep do you think your understanding goes?"
"Using the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan comes at a cost. If you keep consuming your ocular power like that, permanent blindness won't be far away."
"Face reality now and stop causing further harm to the Uchiha Clan."
Mirai Uchiha lost the last bit of his patience. After casting a disappointed glance at Fugaku Uchiha, Mirai stood up and walked toward the outside.
"A cicada born and bred in summer will never comprehend winter's cold."
"Fugaku, under my leadership, the Uchiha Clan will crush every enemy that dares stand against me."
"Just be a good figurehead, and don't dare oppose me."
Mirai Uchiha stopped in his tracks, his voice filled with killing intent: "Defy fate, and you still have a sliver of hope. Defy me, and death is certain."
[SLAM!]
After closing the door, Mirai glanced at the crowd gathered outside and lightly waved his hand: "All of you have endured much these past days. From today onward, the winds shift in our favor!"
Upon hearing Mirai's declaration, excitement showed clearly on the faces of all Konoha ninjas present.
After being oppressed by Mist for so long, was it finally time for revenge?
As they recalled Mirai's incredible victories on the battlefields of Cloud and Sand, excitement surged among them all.
Would this brilliant young warrior shine just as brightly here?
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Master! Reward Obtained: Amaterasu!]
Hearing the System's familiar notification sound echoing in his mind, Mirai Uchiha's lips curled into a slight smirk.
Amaterasu, huh?
Not bad for a bloodline eye technique.
So even Fugaku Uchiha can prove useful after all.
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