Chapter 134: Chapter 134 Visiting Delegation from Kumogakure
The next day.
Mirai Uchiha finished dressing and walked with Mikoto Uchiha into the living room.
Konan and Yakumo Kurama both looked exhausted, with bags under their eyes and a weary air about them.
"What's wrong with you two? Didn't you rest well last night?"
Seeing Mirai's indifferent expression, Konan and Yakumo Kurama shot him resentful glances.
You and Mikoto were going at it all night—do you really expect them to have slept well?
Especially Konan—this was her first time encountering something like this, leaving her in a state of indescribable unease.
It felt as though a kitten were constantly clawing at her heart.
"I guess we really should move to a bigger house," Mirai murmured inwardly.
With more people joining the household, the courtyard he currently lived in was clearly no longer sufficient.
Thinking about it, Mirai decided to relocate to Fugaku Uchiha's home.
That place had been the residence of successive Uchiha Clan Heads. Located at the center of the clan compound, its courtyard was built spacious and luxurious.
Compared to his current place, it was unknowably superior.
After making up his mind, Mirai voiced his idea.
Upon hearing this, Mikoto hesitated slightly: "Mirai… Itachi and Sasuke live there already. If we move over, I…"
Given her identity right now, living together with her two sons would probably be quite awkward.
Mirai smiled gently: "It'll be fine. We'll move there and have Itachi and Sasuke move here instead."
Mikoto thought for a moment before nodding: "In that case, no problem then."
Seeing Mikoto's response, Mirai nodded in satisfaction.
After these days of adjustment, the beautiful woman before him had completely transformed into what he desired.
He believed she wouldn't resist for much longer before finally yielding to him.
After breakfast, Mirai asked Mikoto and the others to start packing while he made his way toward the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters.
Arriving at his office, Mirai summoned Yashiro Uchiha and asked about recent events.
Yashiro Uchiha spoke solemnly: "Captain Mirai, I've contacted the heads of the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka clans."
"Just as you predicted, those three clans don't seem nearly as loyal to the Third Hokage as one might assume."
"After understanding my intentions, Shikaku Nara directly stated that they'd firmly stand by our side."
"He also said that the time he once spent fighting alongside you on the frontline was the most unforgettable of his life."
Hearing Yashiro's words, Mirai couldn't help but chuckle lightly.
Working with intelligent people always made things easier.
Shikaku Nara had definitely already seen through the current situation, which was why he stood firmly on his side.
"Continue."
"Yes!" Yashiro Uchiha said excitedly. "Besides the Ino–Shika–Cho Alliance, many smaller ninja clans in the village have actively approached us to show goodwill. The police squad has practically been flooded with visitors these days."
Mirai Uchiha had anticipated this kind of situation beforehand.
Arresting Koharu Utatane's and Homura Mitokado's grandsons, reforming the police squad, and publicly proclaiming Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan—all were meant to let those wavering small ninja clans witness the strength of the Uchiha Clan and the weakness of the Hokage faction.
The results proved that his plan had been successful.
Of course, an essential factor was that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura had long lost the people's support.
Since seizing power, they had consistently oppressed the ninja clans in Konoha.
Except for the Sarutobi, Shimura, Tenkin, and Mito Gate Clans, all other ninja clans had become their targets.
That's why, during the Chunin Exams in the original story, no one tried to save Hiruzen Sarutobi—not a single person.
Never mind the Four-Corner Sealing Barrier blocking their path. If Hidden Leaf couldn't break through a mere protective barrier cast by just four Chunin, then it wouldn't deserve its title as the strongest ninja village in the ninja world.
Seeing that Mirai seemed to be in a good mood, Yashiro Uchiha hesitated briefly before continuing, "Captain Mirai… only the Hyūga Clan…"
Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow. "What about the Hyūga Clan?"
Yashiro snorted coldly, "Only the Hyūga Clan directly and openly rejected our proposal for an alliance."
"Captain Mirai, those stubborn traditionalists from the Hyūga Clan probably won't ever join us in opposing the Third Hokage. In my opinion, there's absolutely no need to try winning them over."
Hearing this, Mirai smiled slightly. "No. As a prestigious clan in Konoha, as renowned as the Uchiha, how can we claim legitimacy without their support?"
"The reason they refused our alliance offer is simply because they haven't yet tasted true suffering."
"Once we make them pay a certain price, they'll come running to us as willing partners."
Yashiro Uchiha asked curiously, "Captain Mirai, what are you planning to do?"
Mirai Uchiha waved his hand without answering and instead asked, "Yashiro, any more news?"
After thinking for a moment, Yashiro slowly replied, "Not much else… Oh, right—the delegation from Kumogakure has arrived in Konoha. They're probably here to discuss war reparations."
A spark lit in Mirai's mind.
An opportunity—wasn't it right here!
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"Whoa! So this is Hidden Leaf Village?"
"It's absolutely stunning!"
A teenage girl with golden shoulder-length hair walked down the street, admiring the bustling scenery of Hidden Leaf Village (Konoha).
The girl had fair, translucent skin and delicate facial features.
Though she looked quite young, her curves were already starting to show.
Beside her walked a pale-faced, dark-skinned teenager with white hair who appeared rather listless.
When the girl expressed her admiration, the teenager let out a yawn, saying, "Meh."
Her eyebrows narrowing slightly, the girl said, "Tarui, could you please not be such a killjoy?"
The teenager named Tarui gave an apologetic smile, saying, "Ah... sorry about that, Samui."
Knowing Tarui's personality all too well, Samui could only take a deep breath and tell herself, "Stay calm! Stay calm!"
At this moment, the tall, muscular team leader walking ahead turned his head back and gravely said, "The reason I brought you two to Konoha this time was simply to broaden your horizons."
"Don't cause any trouble."
Samui and Tarui immediately responded, "Yes, Yayue Sheng!"
Yueyue Sheng turned his head forward again, frowning deeply.
Because of their defeat in war, Cloud's reputation had suffered severe damage. Not only had the Daimyo cut funding by nearly a third, but fewer clients also came to Cloud to hire ninjas.
So they had gathered for about a year before barely managing to prepare some scrolls and money as war compensation.
They originally thought these preparations would be enough. But after seeing Konoha's prosperity firsthand, he suddenly felt uneasy.
What if Konoha wasn't satisfied with their compensation?
Now, Cloud absolutely couldn't afford another conflict with Konoha!
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