Upon hearing that Obito was dead, Tsunade and the others couldn't hide the satisfaction on their faces.
Scum like him deserved to die as soon as possible!
Although Mirai spoke about it lightly, everyone present could understand the true danger involved. If not for Mirai's overwhelming strength, Obito, armed with his Mangekyō Sharingan and Madara's legacy, could have wreaked unimaginable havoc upon the ninja world.
Even Nohara Rin did not grieve for Obito's demise. In her heart, the naive and foolish teammate she once knew had already died on the battlefield of the Third Great Ninja War.
After some thought, Rin spoke up, "Mirai, let's not tell Kakashi about this."
On the surface, Kakashi and Obito were always bickering, but Rin knew better. The bond between them ran deep. If Kakashi found out what Obito had become in the end, it would surely devastate him.
It was better to let him remain in the dark.
Mirai gently ruffled Rin's hair and smiled. "Rin, you're always so kind."
Hearing the compliment, Rin blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.
Kurenai and the others, seeing this, couldn't help but scoff playfully.
"Mirai, are you saying we're not kind?"
Mirai quickly corrected himself, "Of course not! You're all very kind."
With that, he suddenly leaped up from his rocking chair and waved his hand grandly.
"I'm in a great mood today—team bonding until sunrise!"
...
Konohagakure.
Mirai was fishing by the stream.
This was a place he frequently visited for training in the past. Back when he was still in the Ninja Academy, he even helped Kurenai with her final graduation training here.
Since dealing with Obito and Black Zetsu, Mirai had significantly slowed his pace. Now, his main focus was on finding ways to gain more attribute points.
"Mirai-kun, your float moved."
A raspy voice sounded from behind him. Mirai lifted his fishing rod.
A tiny fish, barely two and a half centimeters long, dangled from the hook.
"It seems your luck isn't very good today, Mirai-kun."
Mirai shot Orochimaru an annoyed look.
"Orochimaru, what brings you out of your lab?"
Orochimaru took a deep breath and smirked.
"Even I need to step outside for fresh air every now and then. I can't just bury myself in research forever."
As he spoke, he casually gathered some dry branches and formed a hand seal, releasing a Fire Release jutsu.
"Mirai-kun, that fish is too small. How about we make some snake stew instead?"
Orochimaru pulled out a clay pot and a few pre-prepared white snakes, placing them over the fire. Then, he scooped some water from the stream and added it to the pot.
Seeing this all-too-familiar scene, Mirai sighed and pulled out a small bottle of seasoning from his pocket.
Orochimaru and Uchiha Shisui were the two people who left him speechless the most. One always showed up with his own ingredients, while the other had an uncanny ability to arrive precisely at mealtime.
Two gluttons who showed no respect for his so-called imperial status.
With their combined efforts, the snake stew was quickly prepared. It wasn't the most gourmet dish, but they enjoyed it nonetheless.
Perhaps fishing in the wild added a special charm to the meal.
"Orochimaru, how's your latest experiment coming along?"
Orochimaru took a sip of the stew and replied in a relaxed tone,
"There are too many projects running in the lab right now. I can't keep track of them all, but overall, most of them are progressing smoothly."
Then he paused and looked at Mirai. "Mirai, could you do me a favor?"
Mirai raised an eyebrow. "What kind of favor?"
Orochimaru's voice was calm but deliberate.
"Help me resurrect Uchiha Madara."
Mirai frowned. "Resurrect Madara? Why?"
Orochimaru explained, "As I mentioned before, we've already cracked the genetic issues surrounding Mangekyō Sharingan transplants and Hashirama Cell integration. Many shinobi now possess both of these powers.
"However, none of them have shown any signs of awakening the power of Kekkei Mōra."
"So, I want to study some of Madara's biological tissues."
Mirai was momentarily stunned, then chuckled.
"Awakening the power of Kekkei Mōra isn't as simple as you think."
"The Mangekyō Sharingan and Hashirama Cells aren't the key requirements."
"Only by achieving the pinnacle of Yin and Yang Release can one attain the power of Kekkei Mōra."
Orochimaru sighed in slight disappointment. "I see..."
Seeing his reaction, Mirai smiled. "Still, Madara has already awakened the power of Kekkei Mōra. Studying him might actually be a worthwhile endeavor."
Thinking about the insanely overpowered clones that Amado created in Boruto, Mirai realized Orochimaru's proposal wasn't entirely unreasonable.
Given how bizarre the scientific advancements in the Naruto world were, who knew what kind of results Orochimaru might achieve?
With that in mind, Mirai decided to fully support Orochimaru's idea.
Downing the rest of his snake stew in one gulp, he stood up and declared, "Orochimaru, consider this project officially funded!"
Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Then I thank you in advance, Mirai-kun. I promise the results will not disappoint you."
Mirai simply waved his hand dismissively and said nothing further.
He then reached into his Kamui dimension and retrieved a preservation tank containing some of Uchiha Madara's hair and ashes.
These had been recovered from Obito's base after Mirai had killed him. It seemed Obito had never intended to resurrect Madara in the first place, given that he hadn't even preserved the body properly.
Taking a strand of Madara's hair, Mirai turned to Orochimaru. "Do you have the sacrifice ready?"
Orochimaru nodded, and several massive pythons slithered over, dragging an unconscious man with them.
Once the preparations were complete, Mirai clapped his hands together.
"Impure World Reincarnation!"
A cloud of dust rose, quickly enveloping the sacrifice's body.
As the dust settled, a figure clad in ancient Sengoku-era armor emerged before them.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up with excitement. He couldn't help but whisper,
"So this is the legendary Uchiha Madara, once on par with the God of Shinobi? Truly an awe-inspiring presence."
Mirai, too, couldn't hide his curiosity. As a long-time Naruto fan, who wouldn't be intrigued by Uchiha Madara?
Under their intense gazes, Madara slowly opened his eyes.
"Impure World Reincarnation?"
A smirk formed on his lips as he muttered, "It seems something didn't go according to plan..."
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