Inside the palace tower.
Salei and Yako had been summoned by Queen Sāra, arriving for the first time at the palace that symbolized the highest authority in Loulan.
Looking up at the majestic throne, both Salei and Yako wore expressions filled with excitement.
"Is this truly where Queen Sāra handles state affairs?"
Yako couldn't help but exclaim, "It's absolutely amazing."
Salei nodded in agreement, slightly relieved as he mused aloud, "Thinking back now, what we did—kidnapping Queen Sāra—it's really something to sigh about."
"Yako, do you think why Sāra summoned us? Could it be she wants to punish us?"
Yako rolled her eyes. "You're always so timid. How could Sāra be someone small-minded like that? She must have other reasons for seeing us."
As the two were talking, Mirai Uchiha and Queen Sāra entered the chamber.
Dressed in queenly attire, Queen Sāra looked noble and graceful.
Mirai wore casual clothes, yet her presence was no less striking than Sāra's beside her.
Arriving at the throne, Mirai Uchiha sat down directly, while Queen Sāra obediently stood aside.
In Loulan, such behavior would normally be considered highly impolite.
Even in marriage, tradition dictated that a queen's husband could never usurp any of her authority.
However, neither Salei nor Yako showed any objection toward Mirai Uchiha's actions.
Over the past half month, they had learned every detail about how Anlushan was defeated.
Every citizen of Loulan knew that without Lady Mirai Uchiha, Loulan would likely have become a Puppet under Anlushan's control.
And they themselves would have become slaves to Anlushan.
Deep in their hearts, they held great respect for Mirai Uchiha.
Therefore, naturally, they harbored no resentment over her sitting on the throne before Queen Sāra.
"Salei, Yako—starting from today, you two will be in charge of all affairs concerning Loulan."
Mirai got straight to the point.
Both Salei and Yako looked confused. "Your Majesty Sāra, what exactly do you mean?"
Sāra glanced at Mirai, then replied calmly, "I'm leaving Loulan."
"What?!"
Both Salei and Yako gasped in shock, their faces showing complete disbelief.
"Your Majesty, are you abandoning your most loyal subjects?"
Shaking her head with a bitter smile, Sāra replied, "How could I ever abandon you? It's just that due to certain circumstances, I have to leave Loulan."
Salei and Yako exchanged glances with Mirai Uchiha but said nothing.
Loulan was indeed located in an isolated and desolate region. Perhaps Lady Mirai Uchiha wasn't used to staying here, so she was taking Queen Sāra away with her...
Though somewhat reluctant, they didn't really have any say in the matter.
Salei whispered, "Queen Sāra, we can help maintain discipline among the people of Loulan for you, but once you leave, we will lose access to the power of the Dragon Veins. What should we do then?"
In a remote place deep within this desert, without the power of the Dragon Veins, they wouldn't be able to survive.
Hearing this, Mirai Uchiha waved her hand, and countless specks of gold dust poured out from the gourd at her waist.
Quickly, a mound of gold dust piled up before Salei and Yako.
"This is some gold dust. Use it as capital—whether to conduct business or find a place to settle down..."
"No matter your choice, it should be more than enough to sustain you both and the people of Loulan for a long time."
"When my name becomes renowned across the ninja world, come find me in Konoha."
"I will grant you the right to reside in Konoha."
After hearing Mirai's words, both Salei and Yako stood there stunned.
Whether it was the glittering pile of gold dust before them or the privilege of settling in Konoha, both were completely beyond their imagination.
It took quite a while before the two could finally regain their senses.
Salei asked with dry lips, "Lady Mirai, exactly who are you?"
"Can we truly gain the right to reside in Konoha?"
Mirai glanced at Salei calmly. "Are you questioning me?"
Salei immediately knelt down. "No way!"
Mirai took out a scroll from her robe—it was a token given to her by a future incarnation of Salei.
Returning it to them now completed a temporal loop.
"When you arrive at Konoha, if you find that I've forgotten about you, present this scroll to me."
Salei and Yako didn't dare speak further, carefully tucking away the scroll.
"Alright, now that all matters are settled, let's part ways here."
After saying this, Mirai Uchiha stepped forward, and a pitch-black door-shaped rift appeared before her.
Holding onto Queen Sāra's hand, Mirai advanced, and both vanished from the palace hall.
Witnessing this scene, both Salei and Yako could only stare in stunned silence.
With their limited knowledge, they naturally couldn't understand Space–Time Ninjutsu like [otsutsuki Teleportation].
To them, Mirai Uchiha seemed no different from a legendary deity.
After a while, Salei quietly asked, "Yako, what should we do now?"
Yako stared at the mound of gold dust piled up before them, swallowed hard, and replied solemnly, "Let's follow Lady Mirai's instructions."
"With this much gold dust, we won't have to worry about food or clothing."
"Even though we might have to leave our homeland behind, I'm sure everyone will agree if it means we can finally settle in Konoha."
——
Mirai Uchiha and Queen Sāra reappeared at the source of the Dragon Veins, where the violent surging energy even surprised Mirai Uchiha herself.
The power of the Dragon Veins was even greater than he had imagined.
"Sāra, I'll seal the Dragon Veins soon."
"You must hold on to me tightly when it happens."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's expression, Sāra nodded nervously: "I understand."
After calming Sāra down a bit, Mirai Uchiha began drawing the sealing formation on the ground.
Following his memory, he set up a [Double Four Symbols Seal] combined with three [Eight Trigrams Sealing Styles].
After finishing all that, Mirai Uchiha created a kunai using his Shikotsumyaku.
[Seal!]
As Mirai Uchiha uttered the command, the power of the Dragon Veins was completely cut off.
A purple beam of light appeared again, and the figures of Mirai Uchiha and Sāra gradually became transparent.
Whoosh!
The beam vanished, taking Mirai Uchiha and Sāra along with it.
——
When she opened her eyes again, Sāra's face showed great surprise.
Was this the future world?
Then what was this ruined landscape before her?
"That's right. This is the ruins of Loulan."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's confirmation, Sāra looked somewhat melancholy.
Having lived in Loulan for generations, seeing its state of decay with her own eyes made her feel a deep sorrow.
Looking slightly lost, Sāra asked, "Mirai, what should we do now?"
Mirai Uchiha checked the Dragon Veins briefly and softly replied, "Help me control them. I'm going to seal them inside my body."
"Eh?"
"Seal them into your own body?"
"That's really dangerous!"
Sāra warned urgently.
Even Anlushan, who was completely unhinged back then, only used puppets to channel the power of the Dragon Veins.
Because the wild, untamed force could only be contained by puppets.
If someone tried to seal them directly into their own body...
Given how fragile the human body is, wouldn't that cause immediate fatal damage?!
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