The Hokage Building.
Uchiha Mirai sat at the desk, casually unrolling the scrolls piled before him.
The first one detailed the extermination of the Mitokado and Utatane clans.
As he had anticipated, in the time since their downfall, rumors and news reports had thoroughly tarnished their reputations. To the citizens of Konoha, these two clans were no different from the Shimura clan—a cabal of villains guilty of unforgivable crimes.
Despite hoarding the majority of Konoha's wealth, they had contributed nothing to the village's prosperity. Arrogant in their daily lives, their shinobi always hid in the rear during wartime.
The absence of Mitokado or Utatane names on the Memorial Stone was the most damning evidence of all.
Thus, when news broke of their eradication, not a single villager mourned. On the contrary, the entire village celebrated.
What's more, during the Third Hokage's recuperation, Konoha had been thriving, swiftly uprooting three significant sources of corruption.
Some villagers even began to suggest openly that Hiruzen Sarutobi should retire permanently.
"At his age, it's time to pass the torch to the younger generation," they said.
Mirai responded to these whispers with a cold chuckle.
His ambitions extended far beyond merely forcing Hiruzen into retirement.
"[System!]"
With a thought, his attribute panel appeared before him.
[Name: Uchiha Mirai]
[Physique: 4417]
[Mental Power: 4703]
[Chakra: 4323]
[Kekkei Genkai: Mangekyō Sharingan! Magnet Release - Gold Dust! Scorch Release! Shikotsumyaku! Boil Release! Genjutsu - Five Sense Manipulation! Byakugan!]
[Ninjutsu: ... Chidori! Flying Thunder God Technique! Wind Release - Vacuum Pressure! Lightning Blade - Thunderstrike! Hidden Mist Technique! Wind Release - Rasenshuriken!]
[Other: ... Adamantine Sealing Chains! Contract Seal! Uzumaki Body! Extreme Reflexes! Mind Body Switch Technique!]
[Dōjutsu: Amaterasu! Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto! Takamagahara! Susanoo! Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto! Kotoamatsukami!]
As he examined his stats, all now surpassing 4000, a deep sense of satisfaction welled up within him.
Although the Utatane and Mitokado clans were much smaller in number compared to the Shimura clan, their combined total still exceeded two thousand.
Those lives had been converted into his attribute points. Mirai felt no guilt about it.
The enmity between him and those clans had always been one of life and death. If he hadn't gained this power, it would have been him who perished.
As for the civilians among them...
They had reaped the benefits of their clan's past power; it was only fair they shared in its downfall.
Besides, the bonds between a clan's shinobi and civilians were inseparable.
Mirai believed in leaving no loose ends. Even if those individuals posed no immediate threat, he wouldn't take the risk.
"With my current strength, I should have already surpassed Senju Hashirama," he mused.
It wasn't long ago that he had been troubled by the likes of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Now, those former obstacles lay crushed beneath his feet.
The Shimura clan, the Utatane clan, the Mitokado clan—obliterated.
Truly, the power of cheating was intoxicating.
As Mirai's mind wandered, the office door creaked open.
Nara Shikaku stepped in.
"Mirai-sama."
"Shikaku. What's the matter?"
Shikaku placed a scroll on the desk, speaking with measured calm. "According to our investigation, there's an orphanage in Konoha funded by Root. It takes in children from various nations."
"The orphanage maintains close ties with Root, but our intel confirms that the children there are innocent and unaware of the connection."
"Shall we shut it down?"
Mirai raised an eyebrow but shook his head. "I'll check it out myself first."
Shikaku looked surprised.
Before coming here, he had already prepared for the possibility that Mirai might order everyone in the orphanage killed. Yet, to his astonishment, Mirai was willing to personally investigate.
Although Shikaku prided himself on his strategic mind, Mirai's unpredictability left him feeling deeply frustrated.
Mirai ignored Shikaku's thoughts, vanishing in an instant with the Body Flicker Technique, reappearing at the orphanage's entrance.
If he recalled correctly, this Root-funded orphanage harbored someone quite remarkable...
The sound of children's laughter greeted him as he approached.
Watching the kids run across the green lawn, Mirai felt a flicker of surprise.
In these times, seeing orphans smiling so freely was no simple feat.
As he stepped into the orphanage, the children noticed him and immediately froze. Several older kids darted inside.
Moments later, a woman in a black robe and white hood emerged. She wore oversized black-framed glasses, and her face was pale with fear.
"U-Uchiha Mirai-sama…"
"You must be Yakushi Nono," Mirai said coolly. "The director of this orphanage?"
Nono nodded nervously. "Yes… Forgive me for not welcoming you sooner."
Hearing their exchange, the children's faces lit up with excitement.
They had heard countless stories about Uchiha Mirai—the strongest ninja in the world and the hero who had saved Konoha from destruction.
They could hardly believe such a figure had come to their orphanage.
Noticing the children's enthusiasm, Nono leaned closer to Mirai and whispered, "Mirai-sama, this isn't the place for a discussion. Please, come inside."
Mirai nodded slightly. "Lead the way."
"Everyone, return to your rooms. Do not leave without permission," Nono instructed the children before gesturing for Mirai to follow her.
As the two walked away, the children scattered, though a silver-haired boy lingered, his face clouded with worry.
The director's expression earlier had been grim. Was this Mirai here to cause trouble?
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