In the Hidden Leaf Village, Mirai Uchiha walked alone through a forest.
A winding path stretched deep into the woods, with snakes and wild beasts hiding within the bushes alongside it.
When they saw Mirai Uchiha, several masked ninjas occasionally darted past and paused to bow respectfully.
Only after receiving Mirai's permission would they activate [Shifting Body Technique] again to resume their missions.
Under such tight security, Mirai walked for about ten minutes until he reached what looked like an unremarkable dark cave entrance.
"Lord Mirai!"
A small boy with long white hair and two red markings between his eyebrows rushed forward to greet him.
Mirai patted the boy's head and smiled. "Kimimaro, have you been doing okay lately?"
Meeting Mirai's caring gaze, Kimimaro felt flattered. "Thank you for your concern, Lord Mirai. I've been fine."
It seemed the Bloodline Disease hadn't acted up recently.
Mirai nodded inwardly as he followed behind Kimimaro toward the underground lab complex, casually asking along the way, "Kimimaro, have you found the meaning of life yet?"
At that question, Kimimaro scratched his head shyly. "Lord Mirai, I finally understand what you taught me back then."
"There's meaning in simply being alive; there's no need to desperately search for some purpose."
"When Lord Orochimaru told me I wasn't needed as a reincarnation vessel anymore, I felt like my world had collapsed."
"But as time passed, I realized even just guarding the labs has its own meaning in life."
"If someone like me, as insignificant as roadside grass, can unintentionally highlight someone great like yourself, that itself is my fortune."
After speaking, Kimimaro scratched his head again awkwardly. "Lord Mirai, these are my thoughts over the past period of time. Please don't mind them."
Mirai shook his head slightly and chuckled. "That's right. One must look forward in life. Things that once felt like the end of the world seem trivial in hindsight."
As the two talked, a burly teenager with short orange hair came running over.
The boy greeted Mirai excitedly. "Lord Mirai, finally meeting you again!"
Mirai raised an eyebrow. "Kujaku, you seem particularly cheerful today?"
Kujaku eagerly nodded. "Since you brought me back, I not only get to assist Lord Orochimaru with his research but also no longer worry about rampaging out of control and hurting people."
"Compared to before, I no longer hate or try to escape from my own body."
"All this is thanks to your kindness, Lord Mirai. I've wanted to thank you for a while now but haven't had the chance."
Jugo spoke rapidly, pouring out his gratitude. Mirai Uchiha casually waved him off, "Don't worry about it. I got what I needed as well."
Jugo softly murmured, "No matter what happens, I will always be grateful to you. If needed, I'd even give my life without hesitation!"
Kimimaro lightly coughed, "Jugo, don't keep Mirai-sama waiting for too long."
Coming back to his senses, Jugo smiled awkwardly, "Then Mirai-sama, I'll take my leave first."
After Jugo left, Kimimaro continued walking with Mirai deeper into the underground lab complex.
After walking for about ten minutes, they arrived at a lab entrance where Kimimaro came to a stop.
"Mirai-sama, Orochimaru-sama is still performing surgery inside the lab. Shall I go announce your arrival?"
Mirai shook his head, "No need. You go ahead and handle your business."
"As you wish."
Kimimaro respectfully took two steps back before turning around and leaving.
Before long, Orochimaru and a teenage boy wearing glasses walked out from the lab.
Seeing Mirai Uchiha, Orochimaru's face broke into an expression of delight, "Future-kun, when did you arrive?"
Mirai replied indifferently, "Just now. I saw you were busy so I didn't want to disturb you."
Orochimaru excitedly flicked his tongue out, licking his lips, "Future-kun, I was just thinking about thanking you. You've truly done me a tremendous favor."
Without pausing, Orochimaru went on, "[Natural Spiritual Power Cultivation Technique]"
"You're such a genius, Future-kun. You actually created a Cultivation Method that enhances spiritual power applicable to nearly everyone."
Curious, Mirai asked, "Orochimaru, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Orochimaru spoke calmly, with elegance, "Future-kun, I practiced a Secret Art called Living Corpse Reincarnation. It allows me to achieve immortality by stealing other people's bodies."
"However, after seizing and devouring other people's bodies and souls, my own soul became weak and fragmented."
"But since practicing your spiritual power cultivation technique, my soul has begun slowly repairing itself..."
Hearing Orochimaru's explanation, Mirai nodded slightly.
It wasn't strange that cultivating spiritual power could strengthen one's soul, given their close relationship.
"Also..." Orochimaru shifted his gaze to the teenager beside him, "Future-kun, you really found me an excellent assistant."
Seizing the opportunity, Kabuto Yakushi bowed deeply. "Mirai-sama!"
Mirai Uchiha glanced at Kabuto Yakushi and asked slowly, "Kabuto Yakushi, how has the orphanage been lately?"
When it came to the orphanage, Kabuto Yakushi's eyes filled with gratitude as he solemnly replied, "Everything is going well at the orphanage. Nonou has always kept things running smoothly."
"Thanks to you, many of us from the orphanage have received excellent training, and quite a few are already earning income independently now."
"We hand over all the money we earn to Nonou, so the orphanage has already achieved financial self-sufficiency."
Mirai Uchiha nodded, "That's good to hear. If any difficulties arise, let Nonou contact me."
Kabuto Yakushi hurriedly responded, "Yes."
Looking at this much more cheerful version of Kabuto than in the canon, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but find it amusing.
Maybe in this world, he truly was 'The Dream Fulfiller of the Ninja World.'
After some small talk, Orochimaru looked at Mirai Uchiha and slowly asked, "Mirai, do you have any instructions for me today?"
Mirai Uchiha nodded and said, "Orochimaru, I've entrusted you with Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan for quite some time already."
"How's your research coming along?"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru wiped the smile off his face and replied solemnly, "The cloning process for the Mangekyou Sharingan has become quite mature. I've successfully cloned nearly one hundred pairs from Fugaku Uchiha's eyes."
"However, progress during transplantation has been very problematic."
"Just like Hashirama's cells, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan is far too immense, and its rejection reaction is far stronger compared to transplanting other eyes."
"Except for close relatives, mass transplantation of the Mangekyou Sharingan would likely be an impossible task..."
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