"Extra dimensions are very mysterious existences. Even Kamar-Taj doesn't know much about them. Dormammu could have opened its invasion passage elsewhere in the universe, but I used magic to divert it to Earth and built Sanctums to resist the Dark Dimension's invasion."
The Ancient One spoke at length about the situation of the Dark Dimension. Regarding the dimension Kamar-Taj knew best, it was certainly Dormammu's Dark Dimension. Kamar-Taj had made many preparations against Dormammu's invasion, and the Ancient One had fought Dormammu many times, firmly resisting the Dark Dimension's power outside the universe.
Dormammu could only tempt people in this universe to become its followers by spreading dark knowledge, but that had too little effect. Unless the Sorcerer Supreme was killed and the three protective Sanctums were destroyed, the Dark Dimension's power would always have difficulty invading Earth.
Dormammu's strength was not among the top tier of dimension lords. The Vishanti that Kamar-Taj worshipped were even greater than Dormammu, which was why the Ancient One could resist the Dark Dimension's invasion. The white magic they used originated from the power of the Vishanti.
"If you're really interested in extra dimensions, I suggest you start by exploring weaker ones. Without the power of a higher dimension, it's very difficult to resist dimensional invasion."
Unless Hyuga Mirai was willing to learn Kamar-Taj's magic, but the Ancient One could tell he had no intention of doing so. Having collected the six Infinity Stones, no one would want to become a servant.
"This is Kamar-Taj's magic for summoning extra-dimensional beings. Even if you're not willing to learn it, it's still good as a reference."
The Ancient One handed Hyuga Mirai a magic book. It contained not only methods for connecting to other dimensions but also records of extra-dimensional beings.
The weak ones were like ordinary folk legends and stories; the strong ones were almost as widely known as gods. The gods, devils, or terrifying events passed down on Earth now all truly existed, including the lord of Hell, Mephisto, and some were even like the Vishanti.
After taking the magic book, Hyuga Mirai said, "Thank you, Ancient One. This is very helpful to me."
"It's nothing." The Ancient One waved her hand, but thought to herself that even if she didn't give it to him, he might still try to open dimensional gates on his own. Without guidance, that could very well attract beings he couldn't handle. It was better to explain things in advance.
Then, the Ancient One suddenly remembered something and quickly said to Hyuga Mirai, "Mr. Mirai, there's one more thing to tell you. A few days ago, I suddenly sensed a strange extra-dimensional god within the universe. Although it disappeared quickly, you could use the Time Stone to check. If that dimensional god has ill intentions toward the universe, it might be invading this universe from some corner."
As for asking for the Time Stone back? The Ancient One knew that was unlikely, so she didn't bring it up at all.
With a little practice, anyone who could bear the power of the Time Stone could view future timelines and detect danger in advance. So the Ancient One wanted Hyuga Mirai to use the Time Stone to examine the timeline and deal with the extra-dimensional god issue ahead of time.
Hyuga Mirai asked doubtfully, "Extra-dimensional god? When did you sense it?"
After the Ancient One told him the time she had felt the extra-dimensional god, Hyuga Mirai fell silent. That was around the time he had been exploring the God Tree's consciousness... Could the extra-dimensional god the Ancient One spoke of be the Chakra God Tree?
"I understand. I'll take a good look with the Time Stone."
After saying that, Hyuga Mirai left Kamar-Taj. As for Future Biopharmaceutical Company on Earth, it didn't matter if he didn't go. Peter and the others were doing well enough. After discussion, they had handed over all supervisory authority to the sub-AI left by 18.
Now, America's national defense was divided into four parts: Tony Stark's Iron Legion, Future Biopharmaceutical Company's Super Seven Team and security logistics forces. After manufacturing the Ten-Tails armor, all the robots left by 18 had been converted into combat Robots to maintain Future Biopharmaceutical Company's armed forces.
This was Rumlow's suggestion, and the other three were convinced.
Because Future Biopharmaceutical Company was public enemy number one in American politics and the military. Hyuga Mirai had used the Reality Stone to erase all of the U.S. military's power. Apart from the people and their clothes, they couldn't even find a small knife.
And the military factories and weapons manufacturing companies, all gone!
The only reasons the vast America could still prevent global unrest were Tony Stark and the superhero team, along with the police handling the cleanup.
This change in America had already thrown the whole world into chaos, but no war had broken out because the superhero team had issued a statement to all countries in the world: if any person or region dares to start a war, they would impose sanctions on that country.
The content was even more overbearing than America's, but it was welcomed by anti-war civilians. And they had the strength to back it up. The AI left by 18 was enough to take over the global network, unless Tony Stark had Jarvis fight Future Biopharmaceutical Company.
Under these circumstances, if a conflict arose with Peter and the others, those countries wouldn't be able to use any communication equipment and would have to face four beings comparable to gods.
No one wanted to do that. Especially Peter, Rumlow, and Wanda, who had all shown considerable power. One person alone was enough to make an entire fleet helpless, like a humanoid natural disaster.
Matters on Earth were very stable. Hyuga Mio and the others didn't need to worry either. Their first stop was Sakaar. Without an interstellar map, Hyuga Mio mostly jumped randomly through the universe.
They came to Sakaar because Hyuga Mio happened to pick up Sakaar's life signal while piloting the spaceship, so she decided to explore there.
Sakaar's customs were very 'simple'. There, without power, you were a slave or lower class. With power, you could become king. For a potential violent offender like Hyuga Mio, she might like it here, but Uzumaki Karin might not.
After two days on Sakaar, she hated it. Because their group was too conspicuous. The oldest, Hyuga Mio, was only in her teens and looked very easy to bully. In just two days, they had already dealt with four waves of people trying to harm them.
Compared to the savagery and backwardness here, Karin would rather go to the Earth Hyuga Yue had mentioned and see the game industry there.
But although it was dangerous here, it would be a good training planet for Hyuga Mio and the others. Sakaar's danger level was comparable to the ninja world during wartime. Some people had very strange abilities, even capable of attacking them in dreams.
If they were careless, they might really stumble on Sakaar, even with Hyuga Mio and Hyuga Yuto having the Tenseigan.
Suffering a small loss didn't mean their lives would be in danger. If the people of Sakaar pushed Hyuga Mio too far, the two might directly enter Tenseigan Chakra Mode and cut Sakaar into four pieces.
After watching Hyuga Mio and the others for a while, Hyuga Mirai withdrew his gaze. Then he used the power of the universe's origin to re-examine the time the Ancient One had mentioned.
At that time, he had just eaten the universe's God Tree fruit and soon after looked back, seeing absolutely nothing unusual.
"No matter how I think about it, the Chakra God Tree is an incredible existence. Do I need to go back to the ninja world's universe to take a look?"
Hyuga Mirai then shook his head. The cost of returning would be considerable. He could go back, but he might not be able to come back.
Then, Hyuga Mirai stopped thinking about it. He decided to first understand dimensional beings, then slowly search for traces of the Chakra God Tree.
Even the Watcher couldn't see it. Did he have to summon the Celestials in the multiverse?
Hyuga Mirai instantly dismissed that thought. The Celestials in this universe were like pigs and sheep he raised. If other Celestials found out, it might cause trouble.
The next second, Hyuga Mirai returned to the ninja world planet. He couldn't see his own future timeline now, and he couldn't be bothered to see the futures of those around him. Omniscience and omnipotence weren't a good thing for him. Hyuga Mirai didn't want to become an unfeeling, ascetic person.
At most, he would pay a bit more attention to his own children. In a few more years, Hyuga Mirai probably wouldn't even bother with them because they would have grown up.
After returning, Hyuga Mirai wanted to try using Kamar-Taj's method to summon some weak dimensional beings. But he suddenly realized that he hadn't visited Mikoto for a while. He had also heard that Uchiha Sasuke had been sent by Senju Tobirama to serve as captain of the vanguard exploration fleet in space.
Because of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto didn't have much contact with other Uchiha. Her only real friends were Kushina and the others.
After Sasuke left, Uchiha Mikoto would surely be very lonely.
Remembering what Kushina had said to him last time, Hyuga Mirai used his spatial ability to go to Uchiha Mikoto's house. Before coming, he had checked: Mikoto was watching a TV drama starring Ayaka Uzumaki and Uzumaki Kushina.
"Lady Mikoto."
Hyuga Mirai's sudden appearance startled Uchiha Mikoto. When she saw it was Hyuga Mirai, a flash of joy appeared in her eyes.
Compared to Kushina, she had indeed spent much less time with Hyuga Mirai, because Kushina was more outspoken. But Mikoto couldn't. She had the classic Yamato Nadeshiko personality: gentle, considerate, devoted to the family.
It was hard for her to develop her relationship with Hyuga Mirai. She worried that actively seeking him out would expose the relationship and cause trouble. So even if Mikoto longed for it in her heart, she kept it bottled up.
"Mirai-kun, how come you..."
"It's fine. I came specially today to keep Lady Mikoto company."
Actually, Hyuga Mirai had just happened to remember. If he hadn't, he would probably be in his lab summoning extra-dimensional beings right now.
Hearing Hyuga Mirai's words, Uchiha Mikoto felt a surge of joy. But before she could say anything, Hyuga Mirai pulled her into his arms. This action made Mikoto very embarrassed. Her children were so grown, yet she was being held on his lap like a young girl.
Uchiha Fugaku had never treated her like this.
"Mirai-kun."
"Mikoto's body is so soft. It's very comfortable to hold."
These words, along with Hyuga Mirai's actions, made Mikoto's body even softer, as if all her strength had been drained.
As the actions grew more intimate, Uchiha Mikoto began to pant slightly. She pushed Hyuga Mirai gently and said shyly in a low voice, "Go take a shower first..." Although she had taken one last night, and such a short time meant no dust or anything, she just wanted to be cleaner...
"Let's go together. I want to see how Lady Mikoto treats her husband."
With that, Hyuga Mirai picked Mikoto up and headed to the bathroom.
The sound of water, bubbles, and the fair, jade-like body. The desire in the bathroom gradually rose. After a while, the sound of splashing water began.
"It's rare to see you at home today. Not going to the lab?"
When Kiyo Hyuga returned and saw that a prepared meal was rarely laid out on the table, she felt a bit happy. But her pretty face remained very calm on the surface.
"I just came back from Earth. I've moved the lab a hundred meters underground. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll be at home from now on."
Hyuga Mirai had opened up a ten-thousand-meter space a hundred meters underground. Actually, it didn't matter where he was. As long as he was nearby, he could restrain extra-dimensional beings.
Today, Kiyo Hyuga came back a little late. After returning from Mikoto's, Hyuga Mirai had had time to cook a meal and then tried summoning an extra-dimensional being.
If Orochimaru saw this being, he would probably be very happy.
Yamata no Orochi.
Hyuga Mirai had happened to summon this being from an extra-dimensional plane. But it was a bit different from the Yamata no Orochi of folklore. This was a true dimensional being. Upon entering this universe, it instantly expanded. If Hyuga Mirai hadn't isolated the cosmic energy from it, it could have become a natural disaster here as well.
After summoning Yamata no Orochi, Hyuga Mirai didn't close the dimensional gate immediately. Instead, he expanded and stabilized it, while sealing it with cosmic energy.
He wanted to study the power of dimensions, so he stabilized the entrance to this dimensional space in his lab a hundred meters underground. He had 18 analyze the dimensional space, space-time, and other energies. 18 was studying this kind of being for the first time, so it would be very slow or might not yield any results.
But 18 possessed all of Hyuga Mirai's knowledge except for the universe's original energy. If even she couldn't analyze it, Hyuga Mirai would have to use other methods.
After dinner, Kiyo Hyuga, for the first time in a long while, put on white stockings after her bath. They looked perfect on her slender, beautiful legs. Although she said nothing and just sat in the living room, that alone was the biggest signal.
(End of chapter)