**Chapter 37**

  Konoha Vilge.

  Hokage Office.

  Sarutobi Hiruzen stood alone in front of the window, smoking a pipe, with a somewhat complicated expression.

  Not long ago, Yuhi Zhenhong reported to him in detail on the mission log during this period.

  Combined with the information sent back by Nara Shikaku, he probably knew what was happening on the front line.

  Sarutobi Hiruzen did not expect that Uchiha Mirai's talent would be so high.

  One year after graduating from the ninja academy, he already had the power to face shadow-level opponents.

  Although, according to intelligence, Uchiha relied on the secret technique of "Eight Inner Gates Formation" to achieve a short-term increase in strength and struggled to hold on under Rasa's attack, nearly dying at the opponent's hands,

  This was enough to illustrate the other party's talent.

  Even the Kagami of that year was much inferior to Uchiha Mirai's.

  However, unlike in the past when he was always wary of the Uchiha cn, this time Sarutobi Hiruzen did not harbor any special thoughts about Uchiha Mirai's.

  When he thought about the other party choosing to sacrifice themselves at a critical moment, allowing their teammates to escape safely, such an action greatly pleased Sarutobi Hiruzen.

  In his eyes, Uchiha Mirai had fully inherited the legacy of "The Will of Fire".

  No matter how powerful such a ninja is, he is confident that he can control it.

  At this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open.

  Listening to the rapid footsteps, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew without looking back that it was his old friend approaching.

  Only he dared to break into Hokage's office so recklessly.

  "Hiruzen, Uchiha Mirai has returned to the vilge. I apply to have the ninja of 'root' control him."

  Shimura Danzo made his entrance.

  After hearing his words, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around, knocked the pipe in his hand against the desk a few times, and then slowly said, "Danzo, I told you long ago that Uchiha Mirai is a ninja I am optimistic about; his character is not suitable for the 'Root' who stay in the shadows."

  "Hmph! I think you are an old fool," Shimura Danzo said coldly. "Uchiha Mirai's talent is so high that we should be prepared for another Uchiha Madara from Konoha."

  "Danzo, don't be an armist."

  "I know exactly what you're thinking."

  "No matter how talented Uchiha is, I'm confident there is nothing to fear until he activates his Mangekyō Sharingan."

  Shimura Danzo immediately retorted, "What if he opens his Mangekyō Sharingan?"

  Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his cigarette, with a very rexed smile on his face. "It doesn't matter even if he unlocks Mangekyō Sharingan."

  "According to records, Mangekyō Sharingan is a cursed eye, and every Uchiha who possesses it will eventually lose their sight."

  "Now that the vilge is in our hands, a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan means nothing."

  A powerful aura flowed from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

  As a "ninja hero," he had the confidence to control everything.

  Uchiha Mirai has no brothers or sisters and is destined not to have eyes like Uchiha Madara.

  He has many elite soldiers and generals—Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Namikaze Minato, and a group of powerful ninja and Anbu elites.

  Coupled with his own strength,

  Who in Konoha could compete with him?

  After listening to Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, Shimura Danzo seemed puzzled. "Hiruzen, there are obviously simpler control methods. Why do you want to avoid the issue?"

  "Danzo, you just need to do your part. You don't need to inquire about the rest."

  "Hiruzen, sooner or ter you will regret it."

  "You've said this many times."

  "Snort!"

  Shimura Danzo walked away angrily. Sarutobi Hiruzen half-closed his eyes, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a sip.

  This old friend of mine is still too immature.

  It's okay for the Uchiha cn to be obedient but if one day they no longer want to be just a pawn, the vilge will definitely take action against them.

  After all, the Uchiha cn is the ninja cn that founded Konoha, and if he attacks them, he will inevitably bear infamy.

  But if the ninjas of the Uchiha cn do it themselves, it becomes a different story.

  A Uchiha, who is extremely talented and has inherited the will of fire, is the best candidate for the pn in the future.

  After the war is over, let the Uchiha Mirai join Anbu.

  ...

  Late at night.

  At the entrance of the barbecue restaurant.

  Yuhi Kurenai waved goodbye to Uchiha and the others, saying, "Everyone should take some time to rex, but don't waste your practice."

  "I know."

  "Goodbye then."

  Yuhi Zhenhong burped from the wine and disappeared into the night with the reluctant Yuhi Kurenai.

  When the two of them vanished, Sarutobi Asuma withdrew his gaze and said, "I'm leaving too."

  After saying that, he activated the teleportation technique and vanished from sight, as if he didn't want to spend any more time with Uchiha Mirai.

  Seeing this, Uchiha Mirai shook his head at the dismissal, not pcing too much significance on it.

  That was fine.

  He was destined to confront the Sarutobi cn, perhaps even killing Sarutobi Asuma himself. It's not necessarily a bad thing for him to maintain some distance between them now.

  Walking toward the cn area, fewer and fewer people were found on the streets.

  When passing through a dark alley, Uchiha Mirai suddenly stopped.

  Before him, two masked ninjas surrounded him.

  "Uchiha Mirai, Shimura Danzo-sama has ordered us to bring you with us."

  Uchiha Mirai shook his head. "Shimura Danzo? I've never heard of him."

  "Danzo-sama is the Hokage's advisor, and all Konoha ninjas must obey his orders."

  The root ninja said coldly, "Do you want to betray the vilge and become a traitor?"

  "You really know how to judge someone," Uchiha Mirai scoffed disdainfully.

  The next second, a pair of scarlet eyes lit up in the darkness.

  "No, he's going to take action!"

  The two root ninjas were shocked when they saw Uchiha Mirai's Sharingan.

  They, who had always run rampant in the vilge, never expected the other party to act at his word.

  By the time they realized something was wrong, it was far too te.

  Sharingan's Genjutsu ensnared them in a daze, and when they regained their senses, a long knife had pierced their chests.

  The root ninjas' eyes widened in disbelief.

  They had never thought that the young man before them was so ruthless, capable of using deadly moves with no hesitation.

  "Uchiha Mirai, Danzo-sama will not let you go..."

  "Don't worry, I don't pn to let him go either."

  —

  [Ding! Congratutions to the Host for successfully plundering the reward: Secret Technique - Shadow Imitation Technique!]

  [Ding! Congratutions to the Host for successfully plundering the reward: Secret Technique - Part of the Expansion Jutsu!]

  —

  Hearing the system prompts in his mind, Uchiha Mirai raised the corner of his mouth slightly, having obtained some information regarding the root through the search technique in the mind of the ninja.

  To avoid being harassed by Shimura Danzo from time to time, Uchiha Mirai decided to find something for him to occupy himself with.

  After disposing of the dead Root Ninja's bodies, Uchiha Mirai silently approached a temporary base of Root Ninja.

  According to his memory, there were two Gennin teams on duty inside, and the strongest were two Special Jōnin.

  After confirming he had not been discovered, Uchiha Mirai formed a seal with his hands and used the transformation technique to disguise himself.

  At the same time, a Shadow Clone separated and rushed into the root ninja's base.

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