"Mirai, I can only say that your power is beyond comprehension. Even a monster like Moryo stood no chance against you."
"I was indeed narrow-minded in my view. Please forgive my lack of insight."
Shion spoke slowly.
Originally, she believed this would be a crisis capable of destroying the entire ninja world, but unexpectedly, Mirai Uchiha dealt with it as if it were nothing.
In front of this ruler of the ninja world, Moryo couldn't even last a minute.
He was defeated in just one move...
One could only say that Mirai Uchiha's strength had reached an unimaginably terrifying level.
Perhaps the rumors were true after all—this Emperor had transcended the limits of human existence, becoming something far beyond ordinary comprehension.
Mirai Uchiha looked at Shion and asked, "Is there anything else needing my attention?"
Shion thought for a moment before replying, "Earlier, you killed only Moryo's soul. Its physical body remains sealed in a temple elsewhere in the Land of Demons."
"However, with its soul destroyed, its physical form will surely decay soon enough."
"Mirai Uchiha, you've eliminated a tremendous threat to the ninja world!"
The deadly dilemma that had plagued generations of priestesses had finally been resolved.
Hearing Shion's praise, Mirai Uchiha casually waved his hand. "Merely a trivial matter."
Seeing how calm and unperturbed Mirai Uchiha remained, Shion's admiration deepened even further.
Before such an overwhelmingly powerful figure, was there truly any problem he couldn't solve?
Moreover, he possessed a loving heart willing to risk himself instead of letting innocent citizens of the Shen Nation perish needlessly.
Under this leader's governance, the ninja world was bound to become better and better.
Hinata Hyuga, Kurotsuchi, and Ino Yamanaka hesitantly walked forward, looking at Mirai Uchiha softly saying, "Teacher Mirai, we've disappointed you."
As disciples of Mirai Uchiha, they almost got killed without even encountering the enemy's main body...
This was practically disgraceful!
They had dishonored their revered teacher.
However, what surprised the three was that Mirai Uchiha didn't reprimand them; instead, he smiled and comforted them.
"You've done more than enough. Your performance hasn't disappointed me at all."
"Even when facing death, you chose not to retreat—you've already proven yourselves as worthy shinobi."
A person's true nature shines brightest during life-threatening moments.
Hinata and the others had clearly reached their limits, yet still chose to continue holding off Moryo's army to carry out his orders.
Three years since graduating from the ninja academy hadn't made them fragile blossoms coddled by comfort.
They had passed his test.
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's praise, Hinata Hyūga and the others revealed surprised smiles.
"And also," continued Mirai Uchiha, "if it weren't for you all holding off Moryo's army in advance, the Land of Demons would probably already be plunged into chaos, in utter ruin."
Upon hearing Mirai Uchiha's compliment, Hinata Hyūga, Ino Yamanaka, and Kurotsuchi all shyly scratched their heads and said, "Teacher Mirai, we didn't really do anything. You're the true hero who resolved this crisis. Even without us, you definitely would have stopped Moryo."
"We just coasted to a win thanks to you."
Mirai's brows furrowed slightly as she solemnly said, "Don't get stuck only looking at the outcome—it undermines the value of what you put in."
"The process is what truly matters. Do you understand?"
Her words warmed Hinata and the others' hearts.
No wonder she's our teacher—her words are always so philosophical.
Since Teacher Mirai has encouraged us like this, we absolutely mustn't underestimate ourselves anymore!
———
Back at the palace.
Tsubaho was pacing anxiously inside, his brow knotted tightly.
Priestess Shion, please don't end up in any trouble!
Just then, a pitch-black spatial portal appeared, and Mirai Uchiha, Shion, Hinata Hyūga, and others stepped out one after another.
Seeing that Shion was unharmed, Tsubaho finally relaxed.
He quickly stepped forward and spoke solemnly, "Your Imperial Majesty and Lady Shion, surely you have witnessed Moryo's strength firsthand?"
"It's not too late to retreat now—I'll stay behind and cover for you."
Seeing Tsubaho's anxious expression, Shion smiled and said, "Tsubaho, Moryo has already been defeated."
"What?!" Tsubaho exclaimed, eyes wide open. "But Lady Shion, how could you..."
Everyone knows that defeating Moryo requires a priestess sacrificing her life.
If Moryo has been defeated, how could Priestess Shion still be standing here alive?
Noticing Tsubaho's confusion, Shion explained, "It wasn't me—I was saved by Emperor Mirai."
Hssss!
Tsubaho sharply inhaled through his teeth, looking at Mirai Uchiha with deep reverence.
Without priestess bloodline or inheritance, she actually managed to defeat such a monster as Moryo...
And from when they left until now, less than an hour had passed.
To defeat Moryo in such a short time—she truly is a mighty Emperor!
A happy gleam shone in Tsubaho's eyes as he immediately said, "Lady Shion, now that Moryo has been sealed, shouldn't you and Emperor Mirai begin thinking about producing an heir?"
"Only by continuing the priestess bloodline can we ensure a crisis like today's never happens again."
Upon hearing Tsubaho's words, Shion blushed deeply and quickly replied, "Tsubaho, Moryo wasn't sealed away—he was completely destroyed."
"There will never be a monster like Moryo in the ninja world ever again."
"Huh?!" Tsubaho instinctively pinched his arm hard, wincing at the sudden pain.
Moryo was destroyed?
That's impossible!
Isn't Moryo supposed to be an immortal, indestructible monster?
Tsubaho simply froze in place, completely stunned.
In that brief instant, it felt as if his entire worldview was shattering.
"Tsubaho, since you've never seen Mirai Uchiha's power before, it's perfectly understandable that you'd have trouble accepting this at first."
"But Moryo has indeed been eliminated. My sensing abilities never make mistakes."
"So please... stop bringing up marriage-related matters. It would be extremely disrespectful in front of someone as noble as Mirai Uchiha."
Shion stole a glance at Mirai Uchiha, her heart brimming with anxiety.
Though since the incident with Moryo, she had come to harbor deep feelings for Mirai Uchiha,
but he remained an Emperor towering above everything—no matter how revered she was as the priestess of the Land of Demons, before an Emperor, she was nothing special.
However, right after she finished speaking, Mirai Uchiha himself spoke up, "I actually think Tsubaho made a good point."
"Shion, didn't you just say I only defeated Moryo's soul?"
"Moryo's physical body still exists in this world. Who knows what methods he might use to resurrect?"
"Defeating Moryo's soul alone already exhausted me greatly. If he were to return, that would be troublesome."
"When it comes to the safety of the ninja world, better safe than sorry."
"So..." Mirai Uchiha placed both hands on Shion's stunned shoulders, "Let's go with Tsubaho's suggestion—for our future!"
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