Time flew.
Two months had passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Uchiha Mirai did not rest a single day. Accepting missions, carrying them out… he moved like a tireless machine.
His reputation gradually spread throughout the village. Almost every Konoha ninja knew of the mission maniac among the new Genin.
During missions, Kurenai Yuhi had asked Mirai several times, indirectly, if he was short on money and whether her father could lend him some. After repeated refusals, she finally gave up, only reminding him to be careful on future missions.
Despite the exhaustion from high-intensity work, Mirai gained immensely. Over two months, in addition to daily battle rewards, he had accumulated 140 attribute points. Thanks to his efforts, the bandit problem in the Fire Nation had significantly eased.
[Name: Uchiha Mirai]
[Constitution: 105]
[Spiritual Power: 92]
[Chakra: 59]
[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan]
[Ninjutsu: …]
Mirai studied his panel with satisfaction. His physical fitness had increased several times over. Though still a teenager, his strength, speed, and endurance rivaled those of senior ninja.
Mentally, he could feel his Sharingan edging toward evolution. It likely wouldn't be long before he awakened the three-magatama form.
Chakra growth, however, was slower. Most attribute points came from plundering ordinary bandits, contributing primarily to physical and mental stats.
With my current strength, facing Hatake Kakashi again should be trivial.
Early on, Kakashi had been considered exceptionally talented, but now he was far inferior. The initial rapid-growth stage was over; most skilled ninja, even Kakashi, Obito, or Nagato, would plateaue—barring legends like Hashirama or Madara.
Mirai had no such concern. Plundered attribute points guaranteed continued growth. The challenge was pacing himself now; higher-level missions required a team, and Kurenai and Asuma were not ready.
Still, he was calm. After increasing his power, he needed time to adapt, lest he become like Kaguya Otsutsuki—overflowing with strength but incapable of using it effectively.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A knock on the door snapped Mirai from his thoughts.
"Kakashi?" he muttered, surprised. The white-haired boy outside seemed full of resentment.
"If I don't defeat you, I won't be qualified to challenge you," Kakashi said bluntly.
Beside him, Might Guy, in his green tights, stood stiffly, excitement barely contained.
Hehehe…
Mirai realized what had happened. Kakashi must have heard about his prior conversation with Guy in the mission hall. Guy's intentions were clear, though Kakashi's were different. No explanation was needed.
"I lost last time, but that doesn't mean you're better than me. Today, we settle it. Loser becomes Guy's sparring partner," Kakashi declared, pride in his voice.
Mirai nodded. "There's nothing I can do. Let's go." He led Kakashi and Guy to an empty training ground.
Might Guy's eyes sparkled. "Two geniuses face off! A showdown of youth!"
"Unlike last time, I'll give it my all. Be careful," Kakashi warned, drawing his short sword.
Mirai drew his long sword, waving it lightly.
"Hateful!" Kakashi snorted, activating the Instant Body Technique and rushing forward with continuous strikes.
Speed… too slow, Mirai muttered, easily anticipating Kakashi's attacks. Last time, he had needed his Sharingan to track Kakashi; now he could counter instinctively. A few random counterattacks left Kakashi increasingly fatigued.
"Amazing!" Might Guy exclaimed. The duel was a visual feast, their physical skill on full display.
Kakashi's face paled. Not only was Mirai not using his Sharingan, but even his basic counters were overwhelming.
"Kakashi, admit defeat," Mirai said calmly.
"Don't even think about it!" Kakashi forced Mirai back with a sword strike, stepping back to create distance.
"Chou-mao-shen!"
Kakashi's right hand crackled with electricity, a thousand arcs singing in unison.
"Chidori!"
He lunged like an arrow. Might Guy gasped at the speed.
Bang!
Time seemed to freeze. Mirai grabbed Kakashi's charging hand with one hand, his scarlet Sharingan meeting Kakashi's gaze.
"Kakashi, be careful using such a dangerous ninjutsu," he said coldly.
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