"The Otsutsuki Clan possesses the power to create the God Tree."
"They travel across planets in the universe, planting the God Tree to siphon each planet's energy."
"When the God Tree bears its fruit, it provides chakra to the members of the Otsutsuki Clan. Once harvested, the God Tree transforms into the Ten-Tails, enhancing the clan's strength..."
As Mirai Uchiha slowly explained, all the Tailed Beasts present revealed expressions of immense shock.
Although they were originally parts of the Ten-Tails, they had no knowledge of these events.
Mirai didn't allow them much time to think before continuing with the story of Kaguya Otsutsuki betraying her clan.
Then he calmly said, "Therefore... sooner or later, the Otsutsuki Clan will definitely send someone to the ninja world to retrieve the Ten-Tails."
"By then, with your current strength, you'll only have one possible outcome—surrendering helplessly."
"The ninja world will once again become the site for planting the God Tree and lose all its energy, turning into a dead, desolate planet."
Upon learning the entire truth, even the proud Kurama couldn't help but let out a sharp gasp.
So this was the massive crisis lurking beneath the ninja world all along?
No wonder Mirai insisted on reviving the Ten-Tails, despite already having overwhelming strength over the ninja world.
Because his target had never been the ninja of this world, but the far more powerful Otsutsuki Clan!
Thinking about it, Kurama couldn't help asking, "Mirai, how did you come to know all this?"
Meeting the puzzled gazes of the other tailed beasts, Mirai pointed at his eyes. "The ability of these eyes is to see through everything."
It was an utterly implausible explanation, yet all the tailed beasts chose to believe him.
The Uchiha possessed various strange ocular powers; therefore, Mirai having the ability to uncover all secrets wasn't particularly strange.
Seeing that Kurama and the others accepted his explanation without question, Mirai inwardly chuckled.
The Uchiha eyes truly worked well—such an absurd reason still sounded completely reasonable.
"Well then, let's end our talk here for today."
"I will defeat the Otsutsuki Clan and protect the entire ninja world."
After saying this, Mirai disappeared from sight.
Expressions of deep respect appeared on the faces of Kurama and the other Tailed Beasts.
Shouldering alone the future of the entire ninja world...
Somehow, Mirai seemed even more admirable than the elderly man.
At this moment, Kurama and the others weren't following Mirai merely out of awe for his power or because he promised to preserve their consciousness when reviving the Ten-Tails.
They had truly come to admire Mirai himself!
The ninja world was where they were born, and also the place the Six Paths Sage had dedicated his life to protecting.
No matter what, they couldn't let the ninja world fall into ruin.
Thinking this, Kurama spoke up first, "We can't leave Mirai Uchiha to carry the entire burden alone in resisting the Otsutsuki. We should help out too."
Hearing that, Gyuki asked doubtfully, "But with our power, aside from being able to revive the Ten-Tails, would we really be of any help to Mirai Uchiha elsewhere?"
Letting out a quiet snort, he responded solemnly, "Recently I've been studying a method that could exchange one's life force for tremendous power. You all can help me perfect it."
"If this technique truly works, perhaps we can elevate Mirai Uchiha's strength to an entirely new level!"
"…"
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As he returned from the mental world to reality, Mirai Uchiha slowly opened his eyes.
"Hidekazu, you handled things quite well today."
Quick to respond with a smile, Hidekazu said, "I didn't do much really. Rather, it's us who should be thanking you."
"If it weren't for you, we might have already died, and Mizuge—the traitor—wouldn't have received the punishment he deserved and was executed for."
Mirai Uchiha shook his head, "Regardless, you did help a lot."
"If there's anything you'd like me to do for you, feel free to ask."
Feeling the sincerity in Mirai Uchiha's words, Hidekazu was filled with deep gratitude.
He never expected that such an immensely powerful ninja as Mirai Uchiha would actually make such a decision.
Completely different from those arrogant people who treated weaklings like stepping on ants just because of their strength!
Suddenly, Hidekazu felt like he had made the most correct decision of his life today.
Thinking this, Hidekazu spoke solemnly, "Have you heard of someone named Kakuzu, Lord Mirai Uchiha?"
"Back then, when Kakuzu defected from Takigakure, he killed all the village elders. He also stole the village's secret art: [Earth Grudge Fear]!"
"If possible, I'd like to request your help, Lord Mirai Uchiha, in reclaiming [Earth Grudge Fear] for Takigakure."
After hearing Hidekazu's request, Mirai Uchiha directly pulled out a scroll from within his robes.
Here — take it. This scroll contains the cultivation method for [Earth Grudge Fear].
Upon hearing this, Hidekazu's face revealed shock.
"Lord Mirai Uchiha, how did you come to possess something like this?"
Mirai Uchiha simply replied coolly, "Kakuzu is already dead by my hands. This scroll was found on his body."
"Eh?!"
Hidekazu's mouth opened wide in surprise.
That seemed almost too much of a coincidence?
Lord Mirai Uchiha not only saved their village, but also helped them kill the rogue ninja Kakuzu.
Even harder to believe was...
The [Earth Grudge Fear]—such a powerful secret art—and yet she just handed it over so easily!
Suddenly, Hidekazu couldn't help but feel that Mirai Uchiha before him might be a divine messenger sent from heaven specifically to save their village, Takigakure.
With trembling hands, he took the scroll from Mirai Uchiha and immediately bowed: "Mirai-sama, thank you so much!"
Mirai waved her hand dismissively: "I see you still hold some influence in Takigakure. From now on, you'll be responsible for liaising with the ninja I send."
"Remember, cooperate well."
"You wouldn't want your village wiped out over something like this, would you?"
At those words, cold sweat instantly broke out on Hidekazu's forehead.
He replied solemnly: "Please rest assured, Takigakure will absolutely obey all instructions!"
After giving Hidekazu a warning, Mirai continued: "Then that's settled. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first."
Hastily, Hidekazu spoke up: "Mirai-sama, our village has prepared an exceptional jinchuriki candidate for the Seven-Tails. We simply haven't sealed the beast into her body yet because she's still too young."
"Now that you've taken the Seven-Tails, why not take the child with you as well? She might prove useful to you one day."
Mirai thought for only a moment before nodding in agreement.
At this time, the designated Seven-Tails jinchuriki candidate from Takigakure could only be Fu.
Though Fu should be no older than two by now, raising her in Konoha wouldn't actually be a bad idea...
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