"Kara?"
"Isshiki Otsutsuki?"
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's declaration, everyone present looked confused.
Didn't Kaguya Otsutsuki already sacrifice Isshiki Otsutsuki to the God Tree?
Why investigate intelligence on Isshiki again?
And besides...
What exactly was Kara? They'd never even heard of it before.
Seeing their puzzled expressions, Mirai explained, "Back then, Kaguya Otsutsuki ambushed Isshiki Otsutsuki and seriously wounded him."
"However, when being sacrificed to the God Tree, Isshiki used his ocular power to separate his upper body from the tree."
"Afterward, he found a monk named Jigen. He used that body as a vessel and barely survived until today, founding an organization called Kara..."
"Their goal is to find suitable vessels for Isshiki's reincarnation and steal back all chakra from the ninja world."
Pakura couldn't help murmuring, "Is surviving with just his torso really possible?"
"The vitality of the Otsutsuki Clan is truly amazing."
Mei nodded in agreement, "That's right. Sustaining such severe injuries yet still surviving until now... members of this clan are indeed formidable opponents."
Thinking about potentially fighting other Otsutsuki Clan members in the future, everyone's mood unavoidably became somewhat heavy.
Witnessing this, Mirai Uchiha smiled slightly, "Everyone, there's no need to worry like this."
"Perhaps in the future, I'll lead you all to counterattack against the Otsutsuki Clan."
"I will make this universe my own possession."
As Mirai finished speaking, complete silence filled the room.
Everyone stared at Mirai dumbfounded.
Everyone else stood shocked; Minato Namikaze was the only exception, having already heard Mirai's 'plunder across the cosmos' plan.
They knew Mirai's capacity and vision far surpassed their own, but they'd never imagined that his ultimate objective would be defeating the Otsutsuki Clan and ruling the entire universe!
After a while, Tsunade recovered first, looking at Mirai not with her usual pretense of aloofness, but sincerely acknowledging, "Truly a man capable even of conquering me..."
Mabui, Pakura, Mei, and others looked passionately, as if wanting to devour Mirai on the spot.
To claim the entire universe as one's own possession...
Such words were incredibly powerful.
So unshakably confident. So unshakably proud.
Even when facing powerful enemies like the Otsutsuki Clan, he dared to stand with unmatched resolve.
How could there be such an incredibly charming man in the world!
Onoki couldn't help but let out a deep sigh. "Mirai, I finally understand why you've taken the time and effort to care about people from foreign nations."
"To us, the Ninja World is already everything."
"But in your eyes, the Ninja World is merely a speck of dust in the vast universe."
"If your sights are set on the universe, who would bother caring about petty gains and losses within the Ninja World?"
Seeing everyone's reactions, Mirai Uchiha calmly took a sip of tea. "Remember, do not reveal anything about this meeting to anyone. We must also conduct our investigation into Kara in secret."
"Alright, today's meeting is concluded."
"Yes!"
Mirai Uchiha announced the end of the Five Kage Summit, and everyone left the office.
As Mirai Uchiha was just about to stand up, he felt a pair of warm hands land gently on his shoulders, beginning to massage him soothingly.
Mirai Uchiha asked somewhat surprisedly, "Tsunade, have I fallen under some genjutsu?"
Hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help laughing out loud and playfully slapped Mirai Uchiha's shoulder. "If I could cast a genjutsu on you, I'd be Tsunade Otsutsuki by now."
"Hahahahaha..."
Mirai Uchiha grasped Tsunade's delicate hand and pulled her into his arms.
Since Tsunade rarely took initiative like this, he certainly wouldn't ruin the moment.
Life never stops reaching higher!
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*Amegakure*
*Akatsuki Base*
[Hand Seal] – The Deva Path performed hand seals, activating the Projection Technique.
Immediately afterward, several colorful figures emerged from the massive fingers of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
Pain glanced around at the surroundings before speaking coldly, "Kakuzu, Hidan, the two of you will head to the Land of Iron."
"They're offering a substantial sum to hire Akatsuki to protect the Land of Iron."
"You two are the most suitable candidates for this task."
Upon hearing this, Kakuzu replied indifferently, "The Land of Iron is full of samurai. Those guys are difficult to deal with. I'm afraid I might lose my temper and kill them all."
"Besides, recently I've spotted traces of a few ninja with sizable bounties in the black market. This protection mission for the Land of Iron—"
"One hundred million ryo," Pain interrupted, voice unchanged. "They'll hand the payment over personally once you arrive."
"You really know how to judge people, Leader." Kakuzu smiled and gave a thumbs-up. "For this mission, no one besides me could possibly be more suitable."
Seeing Kakuzu had agreed, Pain shifted his gaze toward Hidan. "Hidan, do you have anything to say?"
Hidan shrugged casually. "As long as I can provide sacrifices for Jashin-sama, I don't care where I go."
"Then it's settled."
"Pain has made the decision," he continued. "Kisame, Sasori, you two will be responsible for collecting intel on the Tailed Beasts."
"As you wish."
"Dismissed!"
After ending the Projection Technique, Pain slowly opened his eyes.
Obito Uchiha voiced his dissatisfaction, grumbling, "Nagato, why did you go behind my back and seal the Four-Tails into your own body?"
"According to the plan, the Four-Tails should have been sealed within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."
"And also... clearly, the mission at the Land of Iron is meant to prevent Mirai Uchiha's retaliation. Sending Hidan and Kakuzu there is just a pointless suicide mission."
After witnessing Mirai Uchiha's immense power, Obito Uchiha had altered his plans.
His goal had shifted from reviving the Ten-Tails to acquiring as many Tailed Beasts as possible and remaining hidden.
As long as Mirai Uchiha couldn't revive the Ten-Tails, he was confident he could survive until that rival's lifespan ran out by relying on the support of the Demonic Statue.
Once Mirai Uchiha died, he could resurface and continue with the Eye of the Moon Plan if necessary.
But Nagato's current actions completely contradicted this idea.
"They died because they weren't strong enough."
Pain glanced sideways at Obito coldly, replying, "Madara, you're only a guide. What I do is entirely my own decision."
Obito snorted, replying grimly, "Nagato, you'll regret this."
Pain's tone remained indifferent. "Madara, I am Akatsuki's leader."
Turning around, he walked toward the secret chamber behind him. "Oh, right."
"Don't call me Nagato anymore — I am Pain!"
"I will make everyone in the ninja world experience equal suffering through Yahiko's body."
"When that time comes, true peace will finally arrive."
Watching Pain disappear into the chamber, Obito clenched his fist tightly.
Ever since Nagato transplanted both the Rinnegan and Hashirama's cells, his strength had improved dramatically.
His personality also gradually became more arrogant and indifferent.
Now, he didn't even regard Obito himself...
Damn it!
Dealing with Mirai Uchiha alone had already been troublesome enough, and now Nagato was slipping beyond control...
Why does everything suddenly feel so much heavier!
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