Uchiha Clan Compound.
Several Uchiha clan members patrolled the area, each radiating a powerful and fierce chakra presence.
Especially within the compound, the chakra signatures were astonishingly powerful.
Seeing this scene, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.
If the later generations of the Uchiha Clan had still possessed such immense strength, they wouldn't have been oppressed so harshly by Hiruzen Sarutobi and others.
Indeed, only through constant bloodshed could the Uchiha maintain such formidable power.
Of course, this strength was only relative to those future generations of Uchiha.
As far as Mirai Uchiha was concerned, it made no difference at all.
"Mirai, how are we going to sneak inside?" Hikaku Uchiha asked, looking at the heavily guarded compound.
Mirai Uchiha replied calmly, "Just kill them all, and we'll slip in without a soul noticing."
"What?! Kill everyone?!"
Noticing Hikaku's innocent, confused look, Mirai tilted his head down with a faint smile. "I'm kidding."
"Follow me."
Hikaku watched as Mirai walked straight ahead. Just when he had calmed himself, his heart started pounding again.
Could it be that he truly intended to kill every clan member here?
However, Hikaku soon realized he was mistaken.
Those patrolling clan members seemed not to see the two at all, allowing them to walk freely within the compound grounds without any reaction.
Observing this surprising situation, Hikaku couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mirai, how did you do that?"
"Can't they see us?"
Mirai pointed at his own eyes and whispered softly, "Even the Uchiha, who take pride in their eyes, can do nothing but fall into my illusion world the moment they meet my gaze."
Upon hearing Mirai's explanation, Hikaku suddenly understood.
So it was Genjutsu.
The two wandered through the compound for a while and followed heard clues to reach a simple wooden hut.
As soon as they arrived at the wooden hut, both Mirai Uchiha and Hikaku Uchiha heard a little girl crying loudly from inside.
Moments later, a seemingly young couple rushed hurriedly to the bedside.
"Light, don't cry, Mommy and Daddy are here," the mother comforted.
"Are you hungry? Mommy will make you some rice porridge."
Hearing the word "Light," Hikaku's heart gave a twinge, and a bitter feeling spread deep within him.
Although he didn't share the memories of the couple before him, Hikaku knew these must be his parents.
So his parents had named him "Hikaku" too?
It seemed like meeting Future truly was destined.
Hikaku Uchiha stood there, watching the young couple busily moving about. Although a bit clumsy, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to caring for their child.
Deeply moved, Hikaku felt tears unconsciously streaming down her eyes.
She could feel the deep love and care that her parents had for her.
As evening approached, a clan member suddenly knocked on the door.
"Tonight we have to carry out a secret mission. You two need to prepare quickly."
The young couple immediately responded, "Yes!"
They hastily packed their long katana and kunai before walking over to the little girl lying on the bed.
"Hikaku, I hope you can grow up far away from the darkness of war, always living under the sunlight."
"We'll be back soon. Don't be afraid."
Looking at their daughter with loving eyes, the couple placed a wooden doll beside the girl and then disappeared from the room.
"Mirai, let's go."
Hikaku didn't continue watching. Instead, she turned around and left.
She knew that after this mission, her parents would never return.
"Should I save them?" Mirai Uchiha quietly asked.
"No need."
"Just being able to see my parents who loved me so much is already enough for me."
"Thank you, Mirai!"
Suddenly, Hikaku rushed into Mirai Uchiha's arms.
If it weren't for meeting Mirai Uchiha, she might never have felt such tenderness.
Mirai gently patted Hikaku's head and smiled, "No need to thank me. Let me take you back?"
To his surprise, Hikaku stepped back a few steps.
"Mirai, I don't want to go back with you."
Mirai looked slightly surprised, "Why not?"
Hikaku pointed at her messed-up hair, speaking earnestly, "I want to be by your side like Tsunade or Kurenai Yuhi, as your wife."
"I don't want you treating me like a child anymore."
For a moment, Mirai didn't know what to say.
What was wrong with being an adorable little girl?
But seeing Hikaku's determined expression, Mirai finally asked, "Then what do you want to do?"
"Let's travel back in time. Ten years from now will do."
"I'll live in a valley not far from here and wait for you to come get me."
Following the direction Hikaku pointed, Mirai glanced over and then said, "Are you serious?"
"Yes!"
Sighing heavily, Mirai said, [Ah… I really can't help it.]
"I'll leave first. Take care yourself."
"Seeing Mirai Uchiha agree to her request, Hikaku Uchiha smiled. 'Don't worry, I'm quite formidable.'
'Till we meet again in ten years.'
[Time Regressing God] activated, and Mirai disappeared into the time tunnel.
When Mirai emerged again, everything around him had completely changed.
The once lush forest had turned to charcoal, and the Uchiha Clan had already moved from their home.
On the barren ground, only unmarked graves remained, not a single stone tablet among them.
Mirai appeared in the valley not far away with a mere thought.
The sun slowly rose from the horizon, its golden rays spreading across the land.
A woman with long black hair flowing in the wind stood staring blankly into the distance.
Mirai walked over and asked hesitantly, 'Hikaku... Is that you?'
Upon hearing his voice, the woman turned around abruptly.
As soon as she saw Mirai, tears streamed down her face.
'Mirai, you've finally come to get me.'
Hikaku rushed into Mirai's arms and tightly embraced him.
A bitter taste rose in Mirai's mouth.
Their separation had been merely a moment for him, but for Hikaku, it had truly been ten years!
Even he wasn't sure what he should say next.
For the first time, he deeply felt the crushing weight of time.
While Mirai was lost in thought, Hikaku gently rested her hand on her head.
'Mirai, I've thought about it a lot — I still love how it feels when you run your hand through my hair.'
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