Hidden Leaf Village.
Mirai Uchiha led Hikaku Uchiha back to his estate.
Seeing the luxurious appearance of the manor, Hikaku couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
If such a structure existed in her own era, it would surely become the coveted target of everyone, wouldn't it?
Walking and observing along the way, the two soon reached the inner courtyard.
Tsunade, Kurenai, Konan, and Rin were playing mahjong together.
The others were watching nearby.
Seeing Mirai walk in, everyone's faces lit up with joyful smiles.
"Darling, you're back?"
Darling?!
Looking at the women gathering around, Hikaku opened her mouth in disbelief.
Through three months of living together, she already knew that Mirai had more than just one wife.
But...
This was just too many!
There were at least a dozen women right here.
And they all called Mirai "darling"?!
While Hikaku was observing everyone, Tsunade and the others also turned their gazes toward Mirai.
"Wah! Such a cute girl. Where did you find her this time, Mirai?"
Tsunade casually asked, then walked to Hikaku's side, smiling as she extended her hand. "My name is Tsunade. Hello there."
Kurenai and the others also gathered closer, all looking at Hikaku curiously.
Feeling the kindness from them, Hikaku felt somewhat flustered.
Since birth, this was the very first time she had encountered such a scene.
"That… I'm… My name used to be Unnamed. Mirai gave me a new name—Hikaku Uchiha."
Upon hearing this name, Tsunade and others immediately understood.
So this delicate little girl before them was the child Mirai had been searching for all along.
Everyone had previously learned about Hikaku's experiences.
Knowing her identity, all the women showed expressions of sympathy on their faces.
"Sweetheart, let the past stay in the past. No one will ever dare bully you again."
"That's right. Whatever you want in the future, just tell your big sisters. We'll definitely satisfy you."
"Light, have you eaten yet? Are you hungry now?"
"You should take a bath first. Let me go buy you some new clothes."
"..."
Such ordinary greetings filled Hikaku with a warmth she had never felt before.
Wasn't this exactly the kind of scene she had always longed for deep inside?
Seeing Hikaku's slightly reddened eyes, Mirai quickly said, "I still have some things to discuss with Hikaku. Don't crowd around too much."
"What kind of matter leaves no time even for a meal?" Tsunade's eyes flared slightly, her brows knitting into a sharp V.
Without another word, she dragged Hikaku Uchiha away.
Seeing this, Mirai Uchiha could only give a helpless smile.
Then he headed to the archives alone.
On the way back to Konoha, Mirai Uchiha had already cross-examined Hikaku Uchiha.
However, Hikaku Uchiha didn't know which era she belonged to.
All she could recall were the names of the Uchiha Clan leader and a few elders from that era.
So, before using the Time Regressing God to send Hikaku back, he first needed to identify which era those individuals belonged to.
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Two hours later, as Mirai Uchiha flipped through the records, the secret chamber door creaked open from the outside.
A girl wearing a white long dress entered somewhat timidly.
At the sight of Hikaku's elegantly dressed appearance, Mirai Uchiha's eyes lit up with surprise.
How adorable! This little girl is just too cute!
Tsunade and those guys really... They just *get* me so well!
"Future, Tsunade-nee insisted I wear this outfit..."
Hikaku Uchiha approached Mirai awkwardly, clearly out of place in such an outfit.
"Light, you look great."
Mirai praised, instinctively ruffling Hikaku's hair.
"I've already pinpointed your era. Let's go meet your parents now."
Upon hearing this, Hikaku exclaimed joyfully, "Really?"
"Really!"
Mirai nodded with a smile.
Hikaku lived in an era far earlier than the Warring Clans Era.
Back then, order had yet to be established, and the shinobi world was chaotic and violent; every ninja clan was incredibly powerful.
During that time, having the Mangekyou Sharingan was not uncommon among the Uchiha Clan.
Naori Uchiha, the inventor of Izanami, hailed from that very era.
Of course, Naori's time was somewhat earlier; based on ancient records, Mirai only knew the tale of how Naori created Izanami.
"Future, let's depart right now!"
"Okay!"
Looking at Hikaku's eager gaze, Mirai's expression also grew serious.
Traveling across such a vast stretch of time required serious attention even for him.
[Time Regressing God!]
Mirai's ocular power surged wildly from both his eyes, forcefully tearing open a rift in space-time within the secret chamber.
The immense drain was enough to momentarily shake even Mirai's confidence.
If it weren't for his recent ascension to Kekkei Mora, he might not have been able to wield such power at all.
"Mirai, let's go!"
Mirai Uchiha grabbed Hikaku Uchiha and dove headfirst into the time tunnel.
Inside the tunnel, everything transformed into colorful lights and shadows streaking past them.
Mirai activated his Rinnegan with nine tomoe to its fullest, trying hard to catch glimpses of what lay beyond the tunnel.
At this speed, a single moment of carelessness could lead to getting lost in the endless river of time.
Finally, Mirai Uchiha saw the scenes he had obtained from Hikaku Uchiha's memories.
With a thought, both of them shot out from the time tunnel.
"Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!"
"Croak! Croak! Croak!"
Sounds of chirping insects and croaking frogs filled the air. Looking around, Mirai found themselves surrounded by a dense forest whose canopy blocked out the sky.
"Hikaku, are you okay?"
Mirai asked with concern.
"I'm fine."
"This place... feels strangely familiar, like the era I lived in."
Hikaku said in surprise.
The scene before her felt mysteriously familiar, instantly filling her heart with excitement.
They actually traveled back in time!
Unable to contain herself, Hikaku couldn't help but look at Mirai with admiration.
Mirai...
He was just so strong!
Mirai extended his sensor and soon located where the Uchiha Clan resided.
"Let's go. I'll take you to find your parents first."
"Mirai, we only need to watch from afar."
Hikaku merely wanted to see her parents, but didn't want to disturb them.
Moreover, any interaction might alter the future significantly.
She would never allow her selfish desires to cause unpredictable changes to the world she would one day rule.
Understanding Hikaku's thoughts, Mirai nodded in agreement.
This journey was meant to fulfill Hikaku's wish, so naturally, Mirai wouldn't go against her will.
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