Everyone was visibly shaken by what Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had just said.
If the Ōtsutsuki clan's members were all on the same level as Kaguya, then perhaps they still had the confidence to face them.
But now Kaguya was saying that the Ōtsutsuki clan had a "god" that had existed since who-knows-when...
This was getting dangerous.
While the others were gripped by fear, Mirai remained completely calm.
He nodded slightly at Kaguya.
"I've got the gist of it. That's enough for today's meeting."
Kaguya frowned at his collected demeanor and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid?"
Back then, she had created the White Zetsu Army solely to prepare for the possibility that her clan might come for her at any moment. If Shibai Ōtsutsuki had decided to act, she'd have had zero chance of resisting.
Yet now, even after learning about Shibai's existence, Mirai was still this unfazed…
It made no sense!
Sensing the gazes from Kaguya and the others, Mirai raised his voice with confidence:
"No matter who stands in my way, the end result will be the same—they'll become a stepping stone on my path."
"I will protect peace in the ninja world. Even if a god tries to destroy it, I'll make sure that god learns something important—divine health bars can be emptied too!"
Tsunade, Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and the others were all swept up in Mirai's unwavering conviction.
Their fear, which had taken root just moments ago, vanished without a trace.
They had experienced enough by now to know—
If Mirai said he was going to do something, then it would be done.
"Hahaha! Mirai, no matter what you plan to do, I'll be the first one charging in with you!"
"Count me in too. Don't think you get to hog all the glory of protecting the ninja world."
"Who cares about some so-called Ōtsutsuki god? If he dares show up, we'll show him what we're made of!"
...
Kaguya walked out of the meeting room still somewhat dazed.
They're insane.
Every last one of them has lost their minds.
A bunch of insects, dreaming about challenging a mountain.
Do they have any idea what kind of power they're going up against?
She glanced toward Mirai, who was walking ahead.
How the hell was this man able to make people, who had clearly been terrified moments ago, suddenly so full of confidence?
"What are you thinking about?" Mirai asked casually.
Kaguya didn't bother hiding it.
"I was just wondering what kind of expressions you insects will have once you witness Shibai's true power."
Mirai suddenly stopped and turned to face her.
"Kaguya, I think it's time someone taught you a lesson about respect."
"From today on, your status is that of my maid. You will follow every order I give."
Insects this, lower lifeforms that…
Mirai had had enough of that kind of talk.
Clearly, it was time to discipline Kaguya properly.
"You must be joking," Kaguya scoffed, full of pride. "I'm a noble of the Ōtsutsuki clan. Serve you? Not in a million years!"
Mirai let out a cold chuckle. "Noble Ōtsutsuki? Please. You're just a race of parasites who live off plundering other planets."
"And you? Even among the Ōtsutsuki, you're nothing but a lower-tier reject."
Kaguya stared at him, dumbfounded, her lips slightly parted.
She hadn't expected him to know that.
If his body didn't clearly lack the physical traits of her clan, she might've mistaken him for an Ōtsutsuki himself.
Seeing her fall silent, a dangerous smirk curled at the corner of Mirai's lips.
"You can refuse," he said calmly, "but if you do, I'll just seal you up again and toss you back into the darkness—forever."
"You know I have that power."
As soon as he finished speaking, an overwhelming pressure erupted from him.
Kaguya instinctively stepped back, her face filling with shock and disbelief.
The aura radiating from Mirai—she had never felt anything like it before.
Not even the strongest of the Ōtsutsuki had ever made her feel this threatened.
Suddenly, she recalled how calm he'd remained upon hearing about Shibai Ōtsutsuki earlier.
A wild thought took root in her mind.
Could it be… this man actually possessed power that rivaled even Shibai's?
But the moment that thought surfaced, Kaguya shook her head.
Impossible.
No matter how powerful he was, there was no way he could be stronger than a divine being from the Ōtsutsuki clan.
"Have you made up your mind, Kaguya?" Mirai asked.
His voice pulled her back to reality.
After hesitating for a long moment, she finally parted her lips.
"…I understand."
"…Master."
Mirai pinched her cheek, satisfied. "That's more like it."
He wasn't surprised by her submission.
After all, considering she once betrayed Isshiki Ōtsutsuki and created the White Zetsu army in an attempt to escape the clan's wrath, it was clear she valued her own life above all.
So naturally, once she realized just how powerful Mirai was, submitting became the logical choice.
...
Kaguya's ethereal presence, coupled with her identity as the Rabbit Goddess, made her feel oddly satisfying to touch.
She, however, felt like ants were crawling all over her body.
She had never been treated like this before, and it was unbearable in ways she couldn't even describe.
...
They soon arrived at Uchiha Mirai's estate.
Despite the mansion's extravagant design, Kaguya didn't feel much of anything.
After all, on her home world, resources had been abundant beyond measure.
Mirai had a room prepared for her, then led her into the grand hall.
Inside, Yūhi Kurenai, Rin Nohara, Konan, and several others had already gathered, having received word in advance.
The moment Mirai and Kaguya stepped through the door, everyone turned to look at them with curiosity in their eyes.
They were all eager to see what this legendary "Rabbit Goddess" actually looked like.
Under their scrutiny, Kaguya instinctively furrowed her brow.
She was just about to bark at them to stop staring when she caught Mirai's gaze.
She swallowed the words before they left her mouth and quietly stood at his side.
Then, in an uncharacteristically obedient motion, she picked up a teacup, poured the tea, and respectfully offered it to him with both hands.
"Master, your tea."
The room went dead silent.
Had they just heard that right?
Master?!
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