Inside the room, Mirai Uchiha sat cross-legged, eyes closed in deep meditation.
After a long while, he opened his eyes, a flash of sharpness flickering within them.
"So this is the power of the Uzumaki Sage Body?"
"Truly powerful."
Mirai murmured excitedly.
After transforming into the Uzumaki Sage Body, the amount of chakra within him had increased manifold.
From what was once an average elite Jonin-level chakra reserve, he had now become akin to a 'human tailed beast.'
If he were to face Rasa now, he was fully confident he could outmatch him!
Moreover, his spiritual power and physical constitution had also undergone drastic transformations.
All things considered… even without a numerical boost to his three core attributes, Mirai's overall strength had taken a massive qualitative leap from before.
Most importantly, his current body was the Uzumaki Sage Body, which meant every attribute point he acquired in the future would be enhanced based on this foundation.
In other words, every future point increase in Physique, Chakra, or Spiritual Power could be several times more powerful than before!
A memory flashed through Mirai's mind—a familiar battery commercial sprang up: "XX batteries—One lasts longer than six others!"
After finishing his assessment of his bodily transformation, Mirai stood up, activated the protective barrier set up in the room, and then immediately unleashed the Eight Gates technique.
[Opening Gate – Open!]
[Healing Gate – Open!]
[Life Gate – Open!]
...
[View Gate – Open!]
He successively unlocked six gates, and Mirai's body radiated a ferociously surging aura.
Were it not for the protective barrier already in place, such violent chakra would have already caused panic throughout the village.
Truthfully… Mirai faintly sensed that with his current physique, he should theoretically be able to attempt the seventh gate of the Eight Gates — the Wonder Gate.
However, the energy unleashed by the seventh gate is simply too immense. Even if the protective barrier was already in place, Mirai couldn't guarantee that outsiders wouldn't detect it.
So after considering it for a moment, he decided to give up.
After half a while, Mirai took a deep breath and deactivated the Eight Gates state.
A wave of fatigue washed over him, but still, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Compared to last time, this activation of the Eight Gates lasted longer and the side effects were significantly milder.
"I'll see what happens tomorrow."
After a rough self-assessment, Mirai decided not to push further and instead lay on the bed, drifting into a deep slumber.
The next day,
Mirai woke up and gave his body a light stretch, finding everything normal except for mild stiffness.
"That's the power of the Uzumaki Sage Body. Its recovery ability is just insane."
Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
After their last battle with Rasa, it had taken him over half a month just to fully recover and return to top condition.
Yet now, after only one night's sleep, he was completely healed…
The difference spoke for itself.
"If the Uzumaki Sage Body is already this powerful, how strong must the legendary Perfect Sage Body be?"
...
With the last golden leaf falling back to the earth, the cold winter wind made pedestrians instinctively tuck their chins into their collars.
On this bleak day, two green-clad figures, steam rising from their bodies, sprinted out of the distant forest—doing handstands.
"Guy! The Chunin Exams are coming up soon—you've gotta train even harder!"
"I will, Father!"
"Come on, we're almost at the final stretch. Keep going—I'll treat you to ramen!"
"Waaahhh!!"
The pair shouted excitedly as they burst into Ichiraku Ramen. "Boss, four large pork ramen bowls!"
"Coming right up, please wait a moment."
After ordering, Might Guy and Might Duy found seats in the corner. Soon enough, four steaming bowls of hearty ramen were brought over.
"Please enjoy your meal."
Slurping sounds filled the air. Within minutes, all four bowls were completely empty—not a drop of broth was left.
After they finished eating, another young man with sharp, calm features and black hair walked through the door.
"Mirai!"
Might Guy jumped up excitedly, waving his hand.
"Guy?"
"Uncle Duy?"
Seeing father and son, Might Duy and Might Guy, Mirai Uchiha sat down beside them.
"Mirai Uchiha, what a coincidence! Never thought I'd run into you here."
"Let me treat you to this meal."
Might Duy waved his big hand generously.
"Uncle Duy, why don't you keep your money to buy some meat and improve your nutrition instead."
"I have my own money to cover myself," Mirai Uchiha politely declined Might Duy's offer.
Ichiraku Ramen isn't cheap, and the Might family always lived frugally—he didn't want to put them out.
"Mirai, my father actually has money now."
"Hmm? Did you two recently strike it rich somewhere?"
Hearing Mirai's teasing remark, Might Duy let out a hearty laugh. "Actually, it's all thanks to you."
"Thanks to me?"
Seeing that Mirai looked confused, Might Guy quickly explained. "Exactly! Father's earning so much now—all thanks to you, Mirai!"
"What exactly happened?"
Mirai Uchiha was even more puzzled.
What did he even do?
"Mirai, a month ago when you returned from the frontline, you successfully held off Rasa and two Sunagakure jonin using the Eight Gates."
"After that incident, my father was personally summoned by the Third Hokage."
"Following a detailed evaluation, the Hokage himself promoted my father to Tokubetsu Jonin."
"Now my father earns much more than before."
"And also...my father received a generous reward after submitting the training method of the Eight Gates to the village."
Might Guy looked gratefully at Mirai Uchiha.
He not only called him a tireless genius, boosting his confidence, but also helped his father shake off the Eternal Genin label. He was practically the family's savior.
"In that case, I won't hold back today."
Understanding the whole situation, Mirai Uchiha no longer declined politely and directly ordered a deluxe bowl of ramen.
Since he obviously didn't care about the cost, turning down further help would seem fake.
"Future, I haven't seen you recently. What have you been up to?"
During the wait, Might Guy curiously asked.
This whole month, Mirai hadn't trained with him even once, and it left Guy feeling pretty let down.
"The Chunin Exams are coming soon. Recently, I've been training with Kurenai and others."
Mirai Uchiha explained.
Hearing his answer, Might Guy felt somewhat better and smiled, saying, "That's why. I envy Kurenai and Asuma for being on the same team as you, Future."
Right then, a little girl brought over a large bowl of ramen.
"Here's your ramen. Please enjoy."
Looking at Ayame who appeared only six or seven years old, Mirai Uchiha couldn't resist ruffling her hair: "Thank you, little miss~"
"Oh no! My hair!!!"
"Naughty big brother!"
Ayame pouted angrily and ran off.
After teasing Ayame a bit, Mirai Uchiha chuckled and took a bite of the hot ramen, continuing the previous topic: "Guy, how prepared are you for the Chunin Exam?"
"I can't wait!" Might Guy enthusiastically clenched his fist, "Everyone has worked really hard preparing for this exam."
"Future, don't get careless. Watch out for tripping over small obstacles."
Hearing Might Guy's words, Mirai Uchiha quietly opened his system interface for a quick glance.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Physique: 213]
[Spiritual Power: 207]
[Chakra: 209]
[Kekkei Genkai: [Sharingan], [Magnet Release: Gold Dust]!]
[Ninjutsu: ...]
[Other: Partial Use of the Multi-Size Technique, Shadow Imitation Technique, Uzumaki Sage Body!]
Seeing her three core stats had already surpassed 200 points along with various ninjutsu, secret arts, and kekkei genkai, Mirai Uchiha gave a quiet smile.
For someone to make her fail the Chunin Exams, it might take none other than the Hokage himself, Hiruzen Sarutobi, showing up in person.
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