One week later.
The contents of the Scroll were deciphered.
The information shocked those in the decryption unit.
A secret organization known as Kara had been hiding in the shadows of the ninja world.
Kara's influence had quietly spread throughout Shen Nation!
When Neji Hyuga learned what was written on the Scroll, he immediately reported it to Mirai Uchiha.
According to the Scroll's description, Kara was divided into two factions—Inner and Outer.
The Inner Faction consisted of Kara's core members, responsible for executing its plans.
The Outer Faction oversaw the steady growth of Kara's followers and was also responsible for supplying funding and intelligence.
It specifically noted that one of the most important bases of Kara's Outer Faction was currently based in Snow Country.
"Lord Mirai, shall I send someone to investigate Snow Country?"
"No need. I'll go myself."
Mirai Uchiha said coolly.
Sosetsu Kazahana had recently expressed interest in visiting Snow Country, and now it was the perfect chance for him to take her on a whim.
As expected, Neji Hyuga didn't voice any objections regarding Mirai Uchiha's decision.
Although the threat posed by Kara was significant, if Lord Mirai personally intervened, there shouldn't be any issues.
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Leaving the Hokage Tower, Mirai Uchiha arrived at a movie theater.
A fan meeting event featuring Sosetsu Kazahana was being held there.
Looking at Sosetsu shining like a star among the crowds, Mirai felt immense satisfaction.
They would never imagine what kind of expression their goddess showed him.
Mirai Uchiha didn't interrupt Sosetsu's signing session but chose instead to wait silently nearby.
It wasn't until noon that Sosetsu finally had a brief break.
Upon seeing Mirai waiting inside the lounge, Sosetsu's face lit up with joy.
"Mirai, when did you get here?"
Mirai smiled slightly. "I've been here for a while. Since you were busy, I didn't want to bother you."
Sosetsu pouted slightly. "Oh come on, you're the most important one! How could work compare to you!"
The corners of Mirai's mouth lifted slightly. "That's exactly how I like seeing you—surrounded by adoring fans. It makes me even more excited."
Sosetsu pressed down Mirai's wandering hand urgently and whispered, "Mirai, I still have to continue signing for my fans..."
Mirai raised an eyebrow and softly hummed, "Then you'd better hide it well. Don't let anyone find out, or your reputation will be ruined."
In the afternoon, under the blazing sun, fans outside had already grown restless.
Watching Sosetsu Kazahana rush out in a hurry after lunch without even brushing her teeth, Mirai Uchiha yawned.
How amusing. Simply too entertaining.
She should hold events like this more often in the future.
Not until sunset did Sosetsu Kazahana walk back in, clearly exhausted.
Mirai Uchiha teased, "No wonder you're such a big star. Your acting skills are impressive—you didn't show even the slightest discomfort."
Sosetsu Kazahana rolled her eyes, then hugged Mirai's arm and coquettishly said, "Mirai, do you want to film a movie with me? I'll give you my first cinematic kiss~"
Mirai Uchiha shook her head. "With my status, doing something like that would invite endless ridicule."
Sosetsu Kazahana paused for a moment—it did seem true.
After all, if the Lord Emperor—the most powerful figure in the ninja world—became an actor, wouldn't everyone be stunned into silence?
Realizing this, Sosetsu Kazahana gave up pressing further and instead asked, "Mirai, why did you suddenly come find me today?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to return to Snow Country? I happened to be free, so I decided to accompany you."
"Really? That's great!"
Sosetsu Kazahana grabbed Mirai's face and kissed her. Mirai frowned slightly and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you haven't rinsed or brushed your teeth yet, have you?"
Sosetsu Kazahana replied with a pout, "Fine, I'll go do it now, okay?"
"Go ahead. And try to be more careful next time."
Mirai Uchiha waved her hand indifferently.
That—was what a true emperor looked like!
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The next day,
Mirai Uchiha brought Sosetsu Kazahana to Snow Country.
At present, as far as the eye could see, Snow Country remained a frozen snowy paradise.
But compared to before, there were now ice sculptures everywhere, ski resorts, and massive ice theme parks...
The number of tourists had increased by dozens of times at least.
"Father would probably never have imagined that Snow Country could become so prosperous,"
Sosetsu Kazahana couldn't help but sigh.
If her father hadn't died back then, Snow Country might have become warm and spring-like thanks to the thermal energy device.
Although people's lives might have been more convenient, perhaps the citizens of Snow Country, having lost their own unique identity, wouldn't have achieved the current level of prosperity.
The two arrived at the palace and met the current leader of Snow Country—Santa Asama.
It had been many years since they last met, and this elderly man who had once been thin and frail now appeared healthy and radiant.
He quickly walked up to Mirai Uchiha and Sosetsu Kazahana and smiled, "Lady Mirai, Princess Sosetsu Kazahana."
Observing Santa Asama striding with commanding presence, Mirai Uchiha smiled and said, "Santa Asama, after all this time, why do you seem so much younger?"
A simple sentence that froze Santa Asama's smile on his face.
He explained somewhat awkwardly, "My life has indeed improved greatly, all thanks to Your Lordship's recognition."
"Where would I be today without you?"
"Is that so?" Mirai Uchiha's smile never faded, speaking in a calm tone, "Then why would you repay kindness with treachery?"
*Bang!*
Santa Asama dropped directly to his knees, his body instantly soaked in cold sweat.
"L-Lord Emperor, what do you mean by this?!"
Sosetsu Kazahana was visibly startled and quickly asked, "Mirai, what's going on? Could there be some misunderstanding?"
[Get straight to the point], Mirai Uchiha snorted coldly: "Santa Asama, Kara must have given you quite a few benefits..."
Before Mirai Uchiha could finish speaking, Santa Asama, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly exploded into action, running outside at an extremely fast speed.
However, just in an instant, he was forced to the ground by a violent force, unable to move.
Even Sosetsu Kazahana, even if she often took time to understand things, grasped the situation now.
Santa Asama had betrayed Shen Nation and sided with Kara!
Unable to contain herself, Sosetsu Kazahana stood up and strode toward Santa Asama, demanding loudly, "Santa Asama, why did you do this?!"
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