Seeing Mirai Uchiha walk in, Shibi Aburame's forehead began to be covered in dense beads of sweat.
Reputation precedes the man.
For Mirai Uchiha to come looking for him so late, it was probably for nothing good.
"Chief Shibi, you seem to be very nervous?"
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's taunt, Shibi Aburame forced a bitter smile: "With the power Captain Mirai has just demonstrated, who could ignore it?"
Mirai Uchiha let out a light laugh: "It's the Boil Release Kekkei Genkai."
"You've already found out, haven't you?" Mirai Uchiha sat down casually in front of Shibi Aburame. "My eyes can copy Kekkei Genkai."
Under that astonishing eye power, Shibi Aburame felt a sense of oppression he had never experienced before.
As the new head of the Aburame clan, Shibi Aburame had always been very confident in his own strength. Before, when he heard about Mirai Uchiha's exploits, he felt a hint of competitiveness within him.
But now… when he truly faced Mirai Uchiha, he realized how insignificant he was.
Shibi Aburame felt as if those eyes had seen right through him, as if the owner of those eyes could take his life at any moment.
Under this pressure, Shibi Aburame spoke cautiously: "Captain Mirai, you'd better tell me your purpose first."
Hearing this, Mirai Uchiha smiled and took the initiative: "I heard that Danzo Shimura took a promising young member from the Aburame clan, is that right?"
Shibi Aburame wasn't sure what Mirai Uchiha was getting at, so he could only nod: "That is correct."
Mirai Uchiha continued: "What is that boy's name?"
"Torune."
Speaking of this, Shibi Aburame's mood also darkened a little: "Torune Aburame."
As the son of Shikuro Aburame, Torune Aburame had shown astonishing talent, being able to control nano-sized poisonous insects from a young age.
Originally, Shibi Aburame wanted to cultivate Torune Aburame as the cornerstone of the Aburame clan's future, but he didn't expect that a few days ago Danzo Shimura would suddenly appear at his door and forcibly take Torune Aburame away in the name of the Third Hokage.
Seeing the fists that Shibi Aburame was unconsciously clenching, Mirai Uchiha slammed the table: "A genius of your clan, destined to be consumed by darkness, and you, as the head of the clan, can only bury your resentment deep in your heart, not daring to show even a hint of it…"
"Chief Shibi, you know very well what Danzo's 'Root' is like."
"It's not the first time, nor will it be the last. Are you really willing to allow the hope of the Aburame clan to be destroyed time and again at the hands of Danzo Shimura and the others?"
Although he didn't have much of a role in the original story, Torune Aburame demonstrated impressive strength.
His body full of nano-sized poisonous insects was extremely difficult to deal with, and he also possessed the strength of an elite jōnin.
In his confrontation against Obito Uchiha alongside Fū Yamanaka, he analyzed the ability of Obito Uchiha's "Kamui" in a single instant.
That combat intelligence was not inferior to that of Minato Namikaze.
Mirai Uchiha did not believe that Shibi Aburame had no complaints in his heart for Danzo Shimura having snatched such a bright prospect from him.
"Captain Mirai, I understand what you mean."
"But I cannot lead the Aburame clan against the Hokage. It would be best for you to leave."
Hearing Shibi Aburame's response, Mirai Uchiha smiled and said: "Chief Shibi, you overestimate yourself."
"I only need you to side with the Uchiha when necessary. That is your only use value." Mirai Uchiha paused and continued: "After all… your strength is dispensable to me."
"Konoha was founded by the Uchiha clan. I want the Uchiha clan to honorably reclaim everything that belongs to it."
"That is all."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's arrogant words, Shibi Aburame didn't know what to say for a moment.
The ambition of this man seemed to be much greater than he had imagined.
After a moment of silence, Shibi Aburame asked: "Even if I accept your request, what about the other clans?"
"To achieve what you say, the support of the Aburame clan is probably not enough, right?"
"Do you have the confidence to persuade the Hokage's supporters, like the Ino-Shika-Chō trio?"
Hearing Shibi Aburame's question, Mirai Uchiha was already prepared and answered directly: "Behind Orochimaru's human experiments is the support of Danzo Shimura."
"It is rumored outside that the material for the human experiments are death row inmates and orphans, but the truth is far from being so simple."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Shibi Aburame couldn't help but slam the table and stand up: "Do you mean to say–?!"
Mirai Uchiha said indifferently: "The truth is what you think. The ninjas of your clans are also part of the material for the human experiments."
"Now I ask you once more, what do you say?"
Shibi Aburame said in a grave voice: "If you can provide proof, I can give my word right now. The Aburame clan will be on your side."
No ninja clan would tolerate its members becoming material for human experiments.
Especially clans with Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques!
If Danzo Shimura and his people had really done something like that, then no clan could continue to support such rulers.
"Very well." Hearing Shibi Aburame's response, Mirai Uchiha stood up and headed outside. "When the time comes, I will present the evidence before everyone."
"By then, I hope Chief Shibi does not forget today's promise."
Looking at Mirai Uchiha's back, Shibi Aburame couldn't help but ask: "Captain Mirai, are you not afraid that I will report you to the Hokage?"
Hearing this, Mirai Uchiha waved his hand without even turning around: "Do as you wish, but I must remind you of one thing…"
"One false step could lead your entire clan to ruin. Chief Shibi, the choice is now in your hands. Think it over carefully, this could be the only chance of your lifetime."
Watching Mirai Uchiha disappear, a bitter smile appeared on Shibi Aburame's face.
In that brief conversation, he had already perceived Mirai Uchiha's character.
Dominating, imposing, arrogant!
Every one of his gestures conveyed the feeling of having everything under control.
Although everything was still in the planning phase, Shibi Aburame had a strange intuition: the final victor of this power struggle would undoubtedly be Mirai Uchiha.
After reflecting in silence for a moment, Shibi Aburame lay down in his clothes.
As for reporting him?
It was just a question thrown into the air. He wouldn't commit such a foolish act.
A while ago, the matter of Mirai Uchiha capturing the grandchildren of Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado had caused a great stir, but the Hokage's side had done nothing about it.
This could only mean one thing: when facing Mirai Uchiha, the Third Hokage and his people were already in a position of weakness.
And besides…
Even if he showed loyalty to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, he wouldn't receive any preferential treatment; on the contrary, it could attract trouble.
The choice no longer required further thought.
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