Seeing Hikaku Uchiha's flustered expression, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but smile. "Where did I lie to you?"
Hikaku Uchiha snorted lightly. "You still deny it?"
"You promised to do just one favor for me, yet under the pretense of being friends, you've made me do countless things."
"And after going through all this trouble to find me, your purpose is definitely to use me."
"You still say you didn't deceive me?"
Hearing Hikaku Uchiha's complaint, Mirai Uchiha responded calmly, "Then tell me, if given another chance, would you still choose to be my friend?"
Looking into Mirai Uchiha's serious gaze, Hikaku Uchiha instinctively turned his eyes away.
After a while, he softly said, "Since I've already been deceived by you, what's the point of talking about this now?"
Mirai Uchiha pressed further. "If so, then why did you abandon your initial thoughts?"
Hikaku Uchiha was silent briefly before murmuring softly while fidgeting with his clothes, "I really like the ninja world you govern; it'd be such a shame to destroy it."
"And also..."
"Even if I'm being used, I still want to be your friend."
Looking at Hikaku Uchiha's slightly flushed profile, Mirai Uchiha felt a warmth bloom in his heart.
It was often said that members of the Uchiha Clan were all tsundere types, yet Hikaku Uchiha's personality seemed completely opposite.
Though he often blushed, he could always express his feelings honestly.
Just from this alone, Mirai Uchiha could feel how much Hikaku valued him.
Thinking of this, Mirai Uchiha spoke quietly, "Hikaku, I'm going to start using you now."
Obediently nodding, Hikaku asked softly, "Yes. Mirai, what do you need me to do?"
[Battle me!]
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[Ding! Congratulations, Master, on successfully obtaining the reward: Bakusantsugi!]
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[Ding! Congratulations, Master, on successfully obtaining the reward: Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi!]
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[Ding! Congratulations, Master, on successfully obtaining the reward: Marked Tsukuyomi!]
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It took over ten days, but finally, Mirai Uchiha obtained the rewards he desired from Hikaku Uchiha.
[Marked Tsukuyomi] and [Bakusantsugi].
[Marked Tsukuyomi] can leave unique marks on individuals through chakra or spiritual power.
Bakusantsugi can control the spiritual power and chakra of anyone marked, regardless of distance.
Furthermore, it can transfer the target's chakra to himself or other marked individuals, regardless of distance.
Combining these two Dojutsu produces effects comparable to godlike jutsu.
For Mirai Uchiha, possessing these two abilities means he can absorb chakra from everyone in the ninja world daily to strengthen himself.
He had spread Chakra Cultivation and spiritual power enhancement techniques throughout the entire Divine Realm, all for this very moment.
If the human population were to grow large enough in the future, the daily chakra supply might even surpass that of the Ten-Tails!
Compared to the Otsutsuki Clan who toiled endlessly across the universe searching for suitable planets to plunder for power, this method was immeasurably more convenient!
As for the issue of limitations on the number of humans the ninja world could support, Mirai Uchiha wasn't particularly concerned.
After all, within the universe, there was definitely more than one planet suitable for human habitation.
Furthermore, with the power of the Great Mikoto, he could discover countless small worlds fit for survival.
The Bakusantsugi could ignore distance regardless. Once marked, even if humans scattered across the universe, it wouldn't interfere with his plan at all.
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"Hikaku, let's stop here for today."
Upon hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Hikaku Uchiha lowered herself to the ground, panting heavily.
She had once believed she possessed power capable of destroying the world, but now she realized how truly powerless she was compared to Mirai Uchiha.
No matter what technique she used, she couldn't inflict any damage upon him whatsoever.
Yet under such circumstances, Hikaku secretly felt delighted inside.
Being treated as the most powerful weapon in the ninja world had caused her endless suffering.
Now, at last, she could truly escape that fate.
"Mirai, have you already obtained my power?"
Since Mirai Uchiha hadn't lied to Hikaku Uchiha, she already knew about his ability to copy others' powers.
Upon hearing Hikaku's words, Mirai Uchiha nodded, "That's right."
"Check your palm."
Hearing this, Hikaku looked down at her hand and noticed a crimson mark appearing on her palm.
Possessing the Marked Tsukuyomi herself, Hikaku naturally knew exactly what it was.
Though unsure why Mirai had put in so much effort, Hikaku sincerely felt happy for her friend.
"Mirai, congratulations."
Mirai gently patted Hikaku's head: "Shin, you've helped me greatly. Whatever wish you have, tell me, and I'll help you achieve it."
Hikaku shook her head: "Mirai, I understand your kindness, but my wish... forget it."
Seeing Hikaku hesitate as if holding something back, Mirai frowned slightly: "What? You don't trust me?"
Hikaku rolled her eyes and said with mock indignance, "How could that be!"
"Then go ahead and say it."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's persistence, Hikaku Uchiha could only say with resignation, "Originally I wanted to destroy this ninja world, but now that desire no longer exists."
"I've always wanted a friend too—to escape my lonely fate. That wish has already come true."
"The other thing is wanting to meet my parents whose memories have faded. That kind of wish is completely impossible to fulfill."
"So it's not that I don't believe in you, it's just that my wishes are destined to never come true."
Hearing what Hikaku Uchiha said, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but laugh out loud toward the sky.
"Hikaku, do you even know who your friend is? He's an all-powerful god!"
"Even something like meeting your deceased parents is no big deal for me."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's confident expression, Hikaku Uchiha's face revealed an incredulous look.
"Mirai, you're serious?"
"Do you really have a way to let me meet my parents?"
Hikaku Uchiha was extremely excited.
Could it be that Mirai Uchiha was truly an angel sent from heaven to save her?
Otherwise, how could she accomplish such a thing!
Hikaku Uchiha didn't doubt the authenticity of Mirai Uchiha's words at all.
After spending so much time together, she had long known that this friend of hers would absolutely never deceive her.
Looking at Hikaku Uchiha's expectant gaze, Mirai Uchiha reached out and ruffled her hair.
"Hikaku, before I lead you to find your parents, tell me about your era first."
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