It took quite some time before Ōnoki finally snapped out of his shock.
His gaze toward Mirai was filled with awe and reverence.
"Mirai-sama, how do you know so many hidden secrets?"
Mirai pointed to his eyes. "My eyes see through everything."
"To me, there are no secrets in this world."
Looking into those captivating Rinnegan eyes and feeling the overwhelming, ever-present pressure of his ocular power, Ōnoki nodded in understanding.
Strength and knowledge always go hand in hand.
It was no surprise that someone as powerful as Uchiha Mirai would also possess knowledge of things beyond the grasp of ordinary people.
But it was still terrifying to think that such a creature as the Ten-Tails existed in this world.
The current Tailed Beasts were already monstrous enough—each one capable of leveling an entire village with ease.
If the Sage of Six Paths had never split the Ten-Tails, then perhaps it truly could have destroyed the entire Shinobi World!
With that thought, Ōnoki couldn't help but ask worriedly,
"Mirai-sama, if the Ten-Tails is that powerful, are you confident you can control it?"
Uchiha Mirai smirked, his tone filled with pride. "My current strength is on par with the Sage of Six Paths."
"Even the Ten-Tails wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble before me."
Hearing this bold declaration, Ōnoki didn't doubt it in the slightest.
To him, Uchiha Mirai was already akin to a god.
Even if the entire Shinobi World united against him, they might still be unable to defeat him.
Feeling a deep sense of admiration, Ōnoki sighed, "Mirai-sama, with your strength, reviving the Ten-Tails shouldn't be an issue."
"If you were to become its Jinchūriki, your power would skyrocket even further."
"At that point, the entire Shinobi World would be under your rule, and true, everlasting peace could finally be achieved."
"The peace we have all longed for would at last become reality."
With Uchiha Mirai reigning supreme, no one would dare wage war again.
Every individual would be able to live in stability, without the looming threat of conflict.
However, contrary to Ōnoki's expectations, Mirai simply shook his head after hearing those words.
"Ōnoki, you're being too optimistic."
"Achieving peace in the Shinobi World is far more complicated than you imagine."
"Even with my current strength, there are enemies out there whom I'm not confident I can defeat."
"These people don't just seek war—they aim to annihilate the entire Shinobi World!"
Ōnoki and Kitsuchi gasped in disbelief.
An opponent that even Uchiha Mirai wasn't certain he could defeat?
Was this a joke?!
Could there really be someone that strong in this world?
And worse... their goal was the destruction of the Shinobi World?
Why would they want to do that?
With a grave expression, Ōnoki asked, "Mirai-sama, what do you mean by that?"
"Are you saying there are beings stronger than you out there?"
Mirai rubbed his chin and said indifferently, "Whether they're stronger than me is uncertain, but they're definitely not weaker."
Ōnoki and Kitsuchi exchanged uneasy glances.
Who could these people be?
Mirai's mind flashed through a list of names.
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki, Ōtsutsuki Urashiki, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya...
Each member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan possessed unimaginably powerful abilities.
Especially Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, who had transcended even the Sage of Six Paths.
Even with his current strength, he wasn't entirely certain he could defeat them.
Not to mention, in the vast universe, there might exist an even more terrifying entity—the Ōtsutsuki God, who could wield divine techniques with ease.
If he wanted to achieve true peace and security, his current strength was still far from enough.
Understanding Uchiha Mirai's personality, Ōnoki and Kitsuchi knew one thing for sure—he was an exceptionally proud man.
If even he acknowledged the threat of these enemies, then their strength must truly be terrifying.
With a heavy heart, Ōnoki hesitated before asking, "Mirai-sama, who exactly are these people you speak of?"
Mirai waved a hand dismissively. "In due time, I will convene a Five Kage Summit."
"During that meeting, I will reveal the truth about the Shinobi World."
"For now... just focus on your duties."
Seeing Mirai's firm stance, Ōnoki, despite his curiosity, could only nod in agreement.
"Understood, Mirai-sama. I will now tell you the whereabouts of the Five-Tails Jinchūriki."
Realizing the imminent threat to the Shinobi World, Ōnoki abandoned any thoughts of pleading for Han's safety.
Without hesitation, he revealed Han's location to Uchiha Mirai.
As for the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, Roshi... that man had already fled the village during Mirai's invasion. His whereabouts were unknown.
In a secluded mountain range behind Iwagakure, rarely visited by anyone...
A tall and burly man sat cross-legged in meditation. He wore a straw hat, a red mask, and red armor covering his body.
This was Han, the Five-Tails Jinchūriki of Iwagakure.
This place was both his training ground and his prison.
Even though he had long learned to suppress the beast within him, the village never allowed him to leave these mountains.
Not that Han minded.
He had no interest in interacting with the villagers, whose gazes toward him were always filled with mixed emotions.
Being alone suited him just fine.
A gentle breeze swept through the mountains.
Han's eyes suddenly snapped open, and in an instant, he leaped to his feet.
Before him, a white-haired man draped in a haori approached with steady steps.
"Who are you?" Han asked coldly.
Though he had never seen Uchiha Mirai before, his instincts screamed danger.
Mirai didn't answer his question. Instead, he stated indifferently, "Han, surrender the Five-Tails, and I'll spare your life."
So he's after my Tailed Beast!
Han's expression hardened as his body immediately transformed.
In the blink of an eye, the colossal form of the Five-Tails erupted forward, charging straight at Mirai.
Mirai lifted a single hand.
"Shinra Tensei!"
Boom!
A massive repulsive force sent the Five-Tails flying backward.
Before it could recover, five enormous black rods materialized, pinning the beast's tails to the ground.
To Mirai, even a Tailed Beast was nothing more than a slightly larger insect.
"Roar!"
The Five-Tails bellowed in defiance, thrashing wildly.
But the chakra rods crafted from Yin-Yang Release bound it completely, rendering its struggles futile.
Mirai's Rinnegan glowed, and Truth-Seeking Orbs hovered ominously before the beast.
The Five-Tails, Kokuō, suddenly froze in shock.
I-Is the Sage of Six Paths... back?!
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