However, no one had expected that upon arriving, they would immediately see the corpses of two Sunagakure ninja lying on the ground.
Not far away, the Kage named Rasa was controlling a sky filled with golden sand, preparing to unleash a powerful technique.
Thankfully, Minato Namikaze mastered the [Flying Thunder God Technique]; otherwise, Mirai Uchiha might have been killed by that attack.
"Mirai, you don't know how dangerous it was back then."
"If I had arrived just a little later, I might never see you again."
Even now, Kurenai Yuhi still felt frightened—the situation had truly been too perilous.
"Well ... there was no other choice."
"If I hadn't stayed behind to hold them off, none of you would've survived."
Mirai Uchiha smiled as he pinched Kurenai's cheek lightly.
At the time, he really had almost reached the end of his strength, but the real situation wasn't nearly as dangerous as Kurenai imagined.
After all ... with the [Flying Thunder God Technique], he could teleport to an absolutely safe place at any moment.
Of course, he wouldn't volunteer this information.
"Mirai, you're so good to me."
Kurenai was deeply moved by Mirai's words.
He was clearly a genius ninja destined for infinite potential in the future, yet in the most critical moment, he chose to stay back alone for her ...
Suddenly, Kurenai flung herself into Mirai Uchiha's arms.
After a while —
"Cough! Cough cough ..."
Seeing his daughter in Mirai Uchiha's embrace, Shizuka Yuhi loudly coughed a few times.
Startled, Kurenai pulled away and turned around, spotting her father along with Shikaku Nara, Minato Namikaze, and others.
"Mirai, you're finally awake."
"Are you alright? No serious injuries?"
Shikaku Nara noticed Kurenai's shyness and took the initiative to break the silence.
"I'm fine," Mirai Uchiha calmly let go of Kurenai and replied, "just a bit drained."
When the others saw that Mirai appeared unscathed, their expressions turned even more astonished.
A thirteen-year-old teenager who not only survived an assault from an S-rank ninja and two Jonins, but also managed to kill those two Jonins ...
Such a feat would shake the entire ninja world if word got out!
Shikaku approached Mirai Uchiha's bedside. "Mirai, can you tell us exactly what happened during the battle?"
"At the time, I judged that the enemy was very strong, so I immediately told Kurenai and Asuma to evacuate first."
"To keep them from being chased, I activated the [Eight Gates]."
"That's how I managed to endure long enough until your arrival."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's explanation, Shizuka Yuhi nodded. "Back in the village, Mirai trained under a ninja named Might Duy for a while."
"The Eight Gates technique was passed down to Mirai by Might Duy."
Upon hearing Shizuka Yuhi's clarification, Shikaku Nara expressed surprise. "You mean that Might Duy known as the 'Eternal Genin'?"
"That's right."
Shikaku Nara exhaled sharply.
Although he considered himself fairly clever, he now felt confused beyond comprehension.
A secret technique taught by the Eternal Genin helped another genin withstand an attack from an S-rank ninja and two jonin, even counterattacking to kill two of them.
Why did the world suddenly seem unfamiliar?
"By the way, what happened after I passed out that day?"
"To some degree, it was embarrassing that the ninja named Rasa managed to escape."
Hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Mirai Uchiha gave a noncommittal nod.
Shizuka specialized in genjutsu but hadn't reached the level of elite jonin, so she probably couldn't have helped much against Rasa.
Moreover, Minato's fighting style was least effective against opponents like Rasa who specialized in wide-area Kekkei Genkai and defensive techniques.
Especially since Rasa could use Magnet Release to fly at high altitudes.
So... it wasn't particularly surprising that their opponent had managed to escape.
After reviewing the events of that day in detail, Shikaku Nara and others saw that Mirai Uchiha was indeed unharmed and gradually departed.
Once everyone had left, sharp light flashed in Mirai Uchiha's eyes.
During his battle with Rasa, he had acquired the "Magnet Release: Gold Dust" Kekkei Genkai.
This was also his first acquisition of a Kekkei Genkai ability since awakening his System.
To obtain a Kekkei Genkai during his first fight against Rasa—his luck seemed almost too good.
"Looks like I should find some time to sift for Gold Dust in the desert to stock up."
Mirai Uchiha murmured softly.
During his battle with Rasa, he had personally experienced the tremendous power of the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai.
Unless facing attacks like [Thousand Hands Manipulation Force: Thrust] or True: Thousand Hands, at this stage, the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai truly deserved its reputation as "Absolute Defense."
Ninja lacking powerful offensive capabilities would likely feel completely helpless against this Kekkei Genkai.
Such a formidable bloodline limit naturally became Mirai Uchiha's trump card, which he intended to utilize effectively.
Besides, with the [Flying Thunder God Technique], his movements wouldn't be easily detected.
Thinking thus, Mirai Uchiha left a shadow clone at the scene before vanishing directly from the room.
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Land of Wind.
Frontline headquarters.
Seeing Chiyo's grim expression, Rasa knelt on one knee, bowing his head silently.
He, an S-rank ninja leading a Jonin decapitation squad, not only failed to eliminate any powerful enemy but also lost two Jonin.
If it were ordinary ninja, they wouldn't find it strange even if executed directly.
"So you're telling me... a genius from the Uchiha Clan has appeared in Konoha?"
"Exactly." Hearing Chiyo's words, Rasa quickly nodded. "That brat possesses the triple-comma Sharingan and has mastered a Secret Art that multiplies his strength several times over."
"Baki and Daishan were killed by that brat."
"I had originally backed that brat into a corner, but just when it mattered most, Konoha reinforcements arrived..."
"No need to explain." Chiyo interrupted Rasa with furrowed brows. "Pass my order. From now on, Sunagakure officially declares war against Konoha!"
"Yes!"
"Rasa, every Kazekage in history has possessed the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, but having Magnet Release alone doesn't make one worthy of becoming Kazekage."
"...I understand."
After lightly tapping Rasa on the shoulder, Chiyo's eyes revealed a trace of weariness.
Why does Konoha keep producing batches of extremely talented young ninjas periodically?
A kid barely in his teens already possesses power rivaling Rasa's. If he continues developing, he might surely become another Sakumo Hatake!
No—
That brat might even surpass Sakumo Hatake.
After all... Sakumo Hatake didn't have such a powerful bloodline limit like the Sharingan back then.
This kind of threat must be crushed before he reaches his full potential!
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