"Lady Mirai, may I ask how I should address you from now on?"
At high altitudes, Fu looked at Mirai Uchiha nervously while asking.
Mirai Uchiha gently patted her head: "Fu, from now on just call me Lady Mirai."
Fu nodded gently: "Yes, Lady Mirai."
Noticing Fu's expression, Mirai Uchiha softly said: "Fu, there's no need to be so nervous."
Just as Fu was about to speak, she heard Mirai Uchiha continue: "After all, I'm not exactly a good person..."
"Eh?!"
Fu lifted her head in surprise. Then, seeing the smile on Mirai Uchiha's face, she quietly relaxed.
Mirai Uchiha's way of speaking was quite interesting.
Looking at the adorable little girl in front of her, Mirai Uchiha spoke again: "Fu, after we reach Konoha, is there anything you want to do?"
Upon hearing this, Fu shook her head slightly: "Ever since I can remember, I've been raised by the villagers as the next Jinchuriki of the Seven-Tails."
"All I've learned has been about controlling Tailed Beasts and preventing the Seven-Tails from breaking the seal."
"But now..." Fu glanced cautiously at Mirai Uchiha before continuing, "the Seven-Tails has been sealed inside you, Lady Mirai. I've lost all my value."
"That's why the village allowed me to follow you, Lady Mirai."
"My life... has already lost any meaning."
After listening to Fu's long explanation, Mirai Uchiha directly flicked her forehead.
"Ow~"
Mirai Uchiha lightly snorted: "What does a three-year-old know about the meaning of life?"
"As long as a person is alive, they'll have their own significance."
"Besides, you weren't abandoned by Takigakure. It was my choice to bring you back to Konoha with me."
Surprise appeared on Fu's face: "Lady Mirai, what you said is really true?"
Mirai Uchiha pointed at herself and replied indifferently: "Do you think just anyone can follow me around?"
Fu thought carefully and realized it actually was indeed this way.
Before leaving the village with Mirai Uchiha, the elders had specially explained to her about Mirai Uchiha's background.
Such an important figure certainly wasn't someone just anyone could accompany.
"Therefore..." Mirai Uchiha gently touched Fu's head and said warmly, "from now on, regard me as the meaning of your life."
After hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Fu seriously nodded: "Lady Mirai, now you are the Jinchuriki of the Seven-Tails. You're the one who gave me a new life."
"Starting today, you will be my very reason for existence in this world!"
As the next Jinchuriki of the Seven-Tails, Fu had personally witnessed how tragic the fate of Yamamoto Shō was.
If it weren't for Mirai Uchiha, she probably would have met with the same fate.
So…
Since Mirai Uchiha gave her a new life, this new life would revolve around Mirai!
Seeing Fu's determined expression, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but feel somewhat sentimental.
The little girls in the ninja world are too gullible… Oh no— I mean, too adorable.
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When they returned to Konoha, Fu was left speechless by its prosperity.
For Fu, who had grown up all her life in Takigakure, the Konoha reconstructed and redesigned by Mirai Uchiha was an overwhelming sight to behold.
She had never imagined the world beyond Takigakure could be so grand.
Tall buildings, clean and tidy streets, bustling crowds, shops lined neatly side by side… and giant display screens continuously playing advertisements!
Everything amazed Fu endlessly.
Watching Fu's reaction, Mirai Uchiha took her small hand in his. "Fu, from now on you'll live in Konoha. You'll gradually get familiar with all these things."
Fu asked in disbelief, "Lord Mirai, can I really live here forever?"
In her eyes, this place was practically heaven itself.
Did she truly deserve to live here?
Mirai Uchiha smiled gently. "Of course. Not only can you live here, but you'll live better than most people in this village."
"Come on, let me take you to our home."
After saying this, Mirai Uchiha led Fu through the Uchiha District.
Arriving at his residence's courtyard, Fu was naturally overwhelmed once again.
Compared to this place, Takigakure was simply nothing!
"Fu, if you need anything in the future, just tell me anytime."
"I understand, Lord Mirai."
Smiling, Mirai Uchiha ruffled Fu's hair before stepping out of her courtyard.
Looking at how each of his courtyards gradually became filled with people, Mirai Uchiha experienced inner joy and satisfaction.
These beauties and little girls were exactly the kinds of characters he'd adored back when he lived in another world.
Now they were living right beside him. This feeling was probably something only he could truly understand.
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After leaving Fu's courtyard, Mirai Uchiha arrived at his own yard.
Inside the room, Tsunade, Shizune, Konan, and Mikoto Uchiha were sitting together eating desserts.
Seeing Mirai Uchiha walk in, the women quickly gathered around him.
Tsunade spoke first, "Mirai, how did things go with Takigakure?"
Meeting their curious gazes, Mirai Uchiha briefly recounted what had happened in Takigakure.
Then he took out a ceramic bottle from his robe: "Shizune, take the Hero Water to Orochimaru and have him study it. See if there's any chance of mass production."
Shizune immediately replied, "Yes, Mirai."
Watching Shizune's retreating figure, Tsunade couldn't help but snort coldly, "Such a good kid, completely ruined by those people."
Mirai smiled, "Actually, in the end, it all traces back to a certain gambler who owed a mountain of debt."
Hearing Mirai's words, Tsunade was momentarily at a loss for words.
Indeed.
If not for her, Shizune wouldn't have come running here serving as 'meat' for Mirai.
However, even though former master and apprentice were now technically sisters, Tsunade still found it somewhat difficult to adjust.
"Alright, staying outdoors for several days was really boring. How about we run a raid tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade and the others exchanged glances before shaking their heads with smiles, "We'll pass on playing games with you."
"Mirai, you probably don't know yet—while you were away these few days, Kurenai and Rin have already moved in."
"Really?" Mirai raised an eyebrow, "Shizuka-senpai agreed to let them move in?"
Konan couldn't help laughing, "You should thank Auntie Tsunade for that. She transferred Shizuka-senpai out of Konoha."
Mirai laughed joyfully, "Tsunade, I hereby appoint you as the head of my inner quarters!"
With that, he turned around and vanished instantly.
Seeing how hurried Mirai was, Tsunade helplessly sighed.
After all, Rin could be considered her half-disciple, yet now she'd become her sister just like Shizune...
Sigh!
What did she do to deserve this?!
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