“Mirai moved in with Naruto to the Uchiha compound!?”
In the Hokage’s office.
Listening to Kakashi’s report, Hiruzen’s eyes widened instantly. He almost lost control and stood up abruptly, pressing his hands on the Hokage desk.
“Yes.”
Wearing his cat-faced Anbu mask, Kakashi’s expression was very complex.
As Minato’s disciple, he was caught between his teacher’s son and brother on one side and his direct superior, the Third Hokage, on the other.
He was under a lot of pressure.
But, as Sarutobi Hiruzen’s direct subordinate in the Anbu, he had to complete his tasks.
“At first, we thought he was just visiting, but as time went on, they stayed longer and longer in the Uchiha compound. We then realized they were not just visiting but actually moving in.”
Kakashi explained with complexity.
Hiruzen felt as if all his strength had been drained away instantly, collapsing back into his chair.
He wouldn’t react so strongly if only Mirai lived in the Uchiha compound.
The critical issue was that Naruto was also taken there!!!
Hiruzen’s eyes filled with red veins.
Naruto was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
The Nine-Tails!!!
Previously, even though Naruto was in Mirai’s hands, he wasn’t satisfied but could reluctantly accept it.
After all, Mirai was Naruto’s uncle.
But now, with Naruto living in the Uchiha compound, the implications were entirely different!
The Nine-Tails, Konoha’s most terrifying war weapon!
Now, in the hands of the Uchiha clan!
Before, whenever Uchiha members tried to contact Naruto, the Anbu closely monitored them or even expelled them!
Now, it’s like jumping directly to the top!
Moreover, according to Kakashi’s feedback, they were staying in Fugaku’s house, the most heavily guarded residence in the Uchiha compound!
“Mirai! Are you out of your mind!!!”
Hiruzen’s eyes bulged with fury!
Mirai’s move was like cutting his lifeline with scissors!
And sprinkling salt on it!!!
“Someone! Get Danzo, no, also summon Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado!”
…
While Hiruzen was raging in the Hokage’s office.
In the Uchiha compound, at the clan head’s residence.
Mirai was leisurely strolling with Uchiha Fugaku.
“Mirai, are you comfortable staying here these past few days?”
Fugaku asked the blond youth walking beside him.
Though it was a concern in his words, his tone lacked sincerity and was mixed with a bit of dryness and helplessness.
Mirai is moving in with Naruto so openly to the Uchiha compound.
Indeed, the Hokage must be losing his temper now!
Fugaku could imagine the chaos in the Hokage’s office right now!
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Konoha’s ultimate weapon, so quickly fell into the hands of the Uchiha clan.
Now, even if they wanted to distance themselves and prove that the Uchiha had no ill intentions toward the village.
Hiruzen would never believe it.
Looking at the golden-haired profile beside him, Fugaku’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Mirai was too overpowering.
He had completely blocked all of the Uchiha’s retreat paths!
But, if he disagreed.
With Mirai’s temperament, he would probably punch a hole in the clan head’s house and then move Naruto in.
Facing Fugaku’s half-hearted concern, Mirai seemed oblivious to the underlying resentment and thoughtfully replied.
“It’s okay, but the bed is too big, and Naruto isn’t sleeping well.”
Not sleeping well???
Fugaku’s eyes were full of even deeper resentment.
To accommodate this master, he had even given up his and Mikoto’s bedroom!
How could the bed not be significant?
That was the bed he shared with Mikoto!
“By the way, Fugaku, how’s the thing I asked you to do going?”
Seemingly remembering something, Mirai turned to look at him.
Uchiha Fugaku’s eyes froze for a moment, then he collected himself, returning to his usual calm demeanor, and replied solemnly.
“It’s already being prepared, but…”
His eyes showed a hint of heaviness.
“Mirai, do we really need to do this? The consequences could be unimaginable if anything goes wrong.”
“Fugaku, I think you still don’t understand the current situation…”
Mirai glanced at him.
“Do you think constant retreat and compromise will improve the Uchiha’s situation?”
“To seek peace through compromise leads to demise, to seek peace through struggle ensures survival! To open up a single punch is to avoid a thousand punches!”
Uchiha Fugaku’s eyes were heavy.
Mirai’s words were like a dagger, piercing deeply into his heart.
Did he not understand this principle?
But struggle means bloodshed.
He didn’t want to see the Uchiha and the village at odds as long as there was still hope, even a sliver.
But now, that last bit of hope was also snuffed out by Mirai!
He took a deep breath, his voice filled with complex emotions.
“Shisui has already started working on it. With him and the Police Force, there shouldn’t be any major issues.”
Unlike him, when Uchiha Shisui heard that Mirai was moving into the Uchiha compound, he was so excited that he couldn’t sleep all night!
He wished he could vacate his house so Mirai could live in it!
Regarding the matter Mirai proposed, Shisui was more enthusiastic than anyone his age should be.
Under his covert guidance, public opinion in the village would soon undergo some unexpected changes.
Mirai suddenly stopped, his blue eyes watching Naruto playing in the courtyard.
Naruto and Sasuke were playing very happily.
Although he was a guest, Naruto didn’t act reserved, leading Sasuke to play a doctor’s examination game.
Fugaku, who was accompanying him, also saw this scene, and his face stiffened.
He felt like Mirai led the Fourth Hokage’s son astray!
Under his influence, Sasuke often secretly dressed in women’s clothes.
His already cute looks made him look even more like a girl.
Moreover, Naruto seemed very addicted to the process.
Each time, he would personally dress Sasuke up.
Mirai’s gaze wasn’t on Naruto but a boy standing further away, smiling softly at the two’s playful antics—Uchiha Itachi.
Nine-year-old Itachi had eyes that didn’t match his age, filled with melancholy.
The tear troughs beside his nose deepened his sorrowful and heavy-hearted look.
But it was well hidden.
From the outside, he seemed like a sensible and intelligent young boy.
This world was never short of geniuses. They would achieve feats in their youth that others couldn’t achieve in a lifetime.
Itachi was one such genius.
But geniuses often had extreme tendencies.
Mirai saw a trace of confusion in Itachi’s deep, melancholy eyes.
If not properly guided, he might lose his way…
Mirai’s blue eyes smiled.
“Fugaku, I want Itachi to be my disciple.”
Fugaku turned his head, staring at him in astonishment.
“Huh?”
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