Time passed swiftly—ten years vanished in the blink of an eye.
In that time, the ninja world had transformed completely into a secluded paradise, far removed from the outside world.
Through the steady expansion of the Shinobi Army under the Shen Nation, over a dozen thriving planets had been discovered throughout the universe.
As the central stronghold, the ninja world naturally became a sacred land in the hearts of beings from other worlds.
Furthermore, under Mirai Uchiha's vigorous promotion, the ninja world had entered an era of mass Xianxia cultivation.
Nowadays, even S-rank ninjas were as common as dogs, and Six Paths experts roamed everywhere...
The foundation of the ninja world now surpassed that of the ancient Otsutsuki Clan beyond imagination.
Mirai Uchiha's power continued to grow exponentially.
As his three core stats and cultivation realm continuously improved, his understanding deepened day by day.
Vaguely, he had already touched a certain indescribable willpower.
Although he didn't know exactly what this will represented, Mirai Uchiha instinctively felt an intense longing for it.
Through refining this will, he grasped several terrifying laws of existence.
[Time Manipulation], [Spatial Control], [Bloodshed Dominion]...
Each new mastery sent his combat strength soaring to unprecedented heights.
Mirai Uchiha had a feeling in his heart—if he completely refined this will, he would reach an unimaginable realm!
He exhaled a stream of murky energy and slowly opened his eyes.
Then he came to the front yard and found Nonou Yakushi alone, trimming flowers and plants in the courtyard.
"Nonou!"
"Future?"
Nonou Yakushi set her scissors down and hurried toward Mirai Uchiha with quick steps, her large sparkling eyes looking extremely gentle.
Even after so many years, Nonou Yakushi still maintained the same gentle and delicate temperament as when they first met—evoking both the instinct to protect and an overwhelming sense of affection.
Mirai Uchiha pinched Nonou Yakushi's cheek and asked, "Nonou, how come you have time to do these things today?"
Nonou Yakushi softly replied, "Future, I'm always free. I just need to find things to kill time…"
Compared to shopping, watching movies, or partying, she preferred quietly tending to the plants and flowers in solitude.
After hearing Nonou Yakushi's words, Mirai Uchiha curiously asked, "So you aren't managing the orphanage anymore?"
Though the ninja world had grown immensely prosperous, there were still children orphaned for various reasons.
Though fewer in number, orphanages still remained.
Previously, Nonou Yakushi had overseen the orphanage operations, which must have involved managing countless tasks every day.
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's confused look, Nonou Yakushi smiled gently and explained, "Kabuto can manage things at the orphanage on his own. There's really nothing I can do there anymore."
At the mention of Kabuto Yakushi, Mirai immediately understood.
With frequent changes in the research team, Kabuto had stepped down from his role as Orochimaru's assistant a year ago.
In Kabuto's own words, he had originally taken the job for the children at the orphanage. Now that he was capable, it was only natural he returned to work there.
"By the way, Mirai, could you help Kabuto out a bit?"
"What's wrong with Kabuto?"
"Kabuto's body has become very strange lately—it's no longer fully human. He said it's a side effect of mastering [Sage Art]. Can you help him resolve this issue?"
Nonou's tone carried some concern.
Although Kabuto had told her true love wouldn't be affected by external factors, she had secretly visited the orphanage herself. Kabuto rarely interacted with the children—he simply watched them silently from the shadows.
Nonou knew how Kabuto felt about the orphanage, so naturally, she could understand that his inner will must be filled with torment right now.
"Alright, let's go take a look."
As for this master dream-fulfiller from the Original Story, Mirai still remembered him clearly.
In his search for meaning in life, he transformed himself into something neither man nor ghost and caused great upheaval during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Although he eventually discovered his true purpose in life and became the new director of the orphanage, Kabuto Yakushi's life could still only be described as tragic.
Mirai naturally had no intention of refusing such a simple request.
The two entered an orphanage on the outskirts of Konoha and saw a group of playing children.
These kids ranged from around three or five years old to teenagers over ten years old.
They ran after each other around the playground, bringing waves of laughter and joy to the entire orphanage.
"Mirai, they owe their current lives to you," Nonou expressed emotionally.
She still remembered those days when Sarutobi Hiruzen was in power—children from the orphanage were practically reserve forces for Danzo Shimura's Root.
Talented children were sent to Root to be brainwashed and molded into loyal cannon fodder for Danzo Shimura, while those without talent often became subjects in human experiments...
Back then, the orphanage hardly received any funding—the children often went hungry and cold, living in constant anxiety every day.
Compared to now, back then truly felt like living in hell.
"Don't dwell on the past anymore—I'll make sure the ninja world keeps improving."
After saying this, Mirai walked toward the playing children.
"Excuse me, where can I find your director?"
As soon as the words fell, an orphan immediately responded: "Our director has always stayed in his office. He's never come out before. Do you know our director? What kind of person is he?"
Upon hearing the orphans' reply, Nonou Yakushi felt a pang in her heart.
Kabuto had already taken over her role at the orphanage a year ago, yet none of the orphans had ever seen him...
After a brief introduction, Uchiha Mirai took Nonou Yakushi's hand and walked inside.
Soon enough, the two arrived at the director's office.
Pushing the door open and stepping in, they immediately spotted Kabuto Yakushi standing by the window, silently watching the children.
"Lord Mirai, Lady Nonou, I did not go out to greet you. Please forgive my rudeness."
Seeing Uchiha Mirai and Nonou Yakushi walk in, Kabuto Yakushi knelt down.
Looking at Kabuto Yakushi's body, completely covered in scales with a long tail trailing behind, Uchiha Mirai frowned and asked, "How did you end up like this?"
Kabuto gave a bitter smile and replied, "Back then, to better control natural energy, I transplanted some cells from the White Snake into my body."
During the attack on the Otsutsuki Clan, he had wanted to gain greater strength, so he began experimenting on himself.
At that time, young and reckless, he hadn't considered any consequences.
That decision had brought him to this point, and now it was too late to regret it.
"What a reckless move!"
Nonou Yakushi muttered, then smiled and said, "Kabuto, I specifically brought Mirai here to help you solve this issue."
"You can finally return to normal!"
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