"Interface!"
Mirai Uchiha focused his mind, and a semi-transparent interface appeared before his eyes.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Physique: 315]
[Spiritual Power: 302]
[Chakra: 311]
[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan; Magnet Release: Gold Dust]
[Ninjutsu: …]
[Other: …]
Looking at all the attribute points already surpassing 300, Mirai's lips curved slightly upward.
In just half a month, he had stolen over 300 attribute points.
Combined with the enhancement from the Uzumaki Sage Body, his physique had reached an incredible level.
Even compared to the Raikage of Cloud, his physical abilities weren't inferior at all.
Actually… in aspects like chakra and spiritual power, he was even stronger.
After all, his current body was far from reaching its peak state yet.
If he could get a bit more time for his Uzumaki Sage Body to fully develop, plus continuously stealing attribute points during that period, Mirai couldn't even imagine how strong his body would become.
"Future-sama, Orochimaru-sama requests your presence."
"I see."
Following the ninja outside, Mirai arrived at Orochimaru's tent and entered alone.
The two exchanged glances, both silently avoiding mentioning what happened several days ago.
"Orochimaru, what business do you have with me this time?"
Mirai asked directly.
A sickly smile surfaced on Orochimaru's face. "My dear Mirai-kun, according to reports, a large army of Cloud ninjas has taken positions within the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Sound. All our bases in these two countries have been occupied."
"It seems they're preparing for full-scale war against us."
The Land of Hot Water and the Land of Fields were two small countries situated between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire.
As countries without their own ninja villages, they always became battlegrounds during each era of turmoil in the ninja world. They served as buffers, preventing wars from spreading to the homelands of the great nations.
This was the silent agreement among the powerful nations.
Weakness meant getting beaten—something clearly demonstrated here.
Now that Cloud's forces had completely eliminated Konoha's outposts in both the Land of Fields and the Land of Hot Water, it was highly likely their next step would be a full invasion of the Land of Fire.
To prevent the Land of Fire from being dragged into the conflict, they must strike first and drive Cloud's forces beyond the borders of those two lands.
"What's your plan?"
Sitting down, Mirai looked at Orochimaru and asked calmly.
Since Orochimaru came looking for him, he definitely already had something in mind.
"Mirai, I only ask that you support me at the decisive moment. That's all."
Having witnessed Mirai Uchiha's strength, Orochimaru now saw him as his peer.
Therefore, his tone was more of a request than a command.
"Agreed."
"You may proceed without hesitation. I will act at the right moment."
Seeing that Mirai Uchiha had accepted directly, Orochimaru felt a sense of relief inside.
If Mirai chose to intervene, he would have no fear of an attack from A and B working together.
"When do we move?"
"Tonight!"
...
Late at night.
Thick clouds completely blocked the moonlight, leaving the land pitch black with not a glimmer of light.
Mirai Uchiha, [Sharingan] activated, swiftly infiltrated through the darkness. Every Cloud ninja outpost along his path was silenced with a single strike.
Fast. Precise. Ruthless!
With the Mind's Eye of the Kagura guiding them, the Hidden Leaf ninja squad drew steadily toward Cloud's encampment.
When the distance between them dropped below one kilometer, suddenly the Cloud camp lit up brightly.
Immediately after came sounds of chaos and uproar.
Orochimaru took out a signal flare from his robe and shot it high into the air.
BOOM!
The dazzling fireworks illuminated the surroundings as Konoha ninjas launched their charge simultaneously.
"Kill!"
The battle cries echoed across the sky. For ninja, a kilometer was nothing but a blink of an eye away.
Caught off guard, Cloud's front lines were instantly thrown into disarray by the onslaught of Konoha's forces.
In an instant, Cloud shinobi suffered heavy casualties.
However, being one of the five great ninja villages, Cloud ninja were still highly skilled. After sacrificing a certain number of troops, they gradually stabilized their formation.
"Damn it! It's those Konoha ninja again. Kill them!"
"Enemy attack! Wake up everyone and fight back immediately!"
"Those usual sneaky cowards! Feel my power for once!"
As Cloud shinobi formed ranks and engaged in fierce combat, the battle officially erupted!
On a nearby hilltop, Orochimaru observed the chaotic fighting among the ninja with a serious expression. "Mirai, it's time for us to move."
"I know."
"I'll follow the plan."
Mirai Uchiha replied indifferently.
Seeing this, Orochimaru bit his finger open. [Summoning Jutsu]!
BOOM!
A massive serpent striped with bold purple markings erupted beneath Orochimaru's feet.
"Manda, what do you want at such a late hour?" Manda bellowed in fury. "Do you want me to eat you?!"
"Hmph, after this is over, I'll offer you more sacrifices," Orochimaru said casually to the agitated Manda.
"Now we're talking."
Hearing Orochimaru's words, Manda snorted lightly. "How do we fight?"
"Go to the battlefield ahead and scatter the Cloud ninja's formation. Kill as many enemies as possible."
Manda glanced in the direction Orochimaru pointed and sneered, "Keep your minions away from me. I'm not wasting time telling these insects apart."
"Fine. Just take us there first."
Hearing Orochimaru's words, Manda suddenly noticed he wasn't the only one on his head anymore.
"Orochimaru, who's that other brat?"
"You think anyone can just stand on my head whenever they want?" Manda roared angrily.
Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced his head, and before him appeared a black-haired youth.
The boy's eyes were blood-red, radiating coldness and an ominous power from his gaze.
Staring at Manda, the youth spoke coldly, "Manda, you're being annoying."
"The Uchiha eyes..."
Seeing the youth's eyes, Manda felt a prickling sensation down his spine.
His sharp instincts told him not to provoke this youth lightly.
Instantly making up his mind, Manda decided to swallow his pride for now.
Without uttering a word, Manda twisted his massive body and quickly slithered toward where the Cloud ninjas were stationed.
Seeing this scene, Orochimaru was stunned.
No one knew Manda's temperament better than him. Even with Orochimaru himself, Manda often started fights for no reason at all.
Yet now, even with Mirai Uchiha having pierced straight through his head, he hadn't reacted at all.
There was only one explanation for this—
In Manda's eyes, Mirai Uchiha posed a far greater deadly danger than Orochimaru himself.
Could it mean...
Back then during their battle, Mirai Uchiha hadn't even shown his full strength yet?
How did this punk get so strong in such a short time?!
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