Seeing Lord Hokage's shocked expression, Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.
"Lord Hokage, you're not expecting everything for nothing, are you?"
"These were the spoils I earned after risking my life. They're among the highest-quality ninja tools in the ninja world…"
Seeing his thoughts directly exposed, Hiruzen blushed slightly and quickly coughed twice. "Ahem… Let's discuss the ninja blades later."
"Mirai, the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist are all extremely powerful ninjas. They held high status in Kiri. Their bodies also have great research value…"
After hearing Hiruzen's words, Mirai smiled even more cheerfully. "Then even better. The corpses of the Seven Swords can be priced at ten million ryō apiece on the black market."
What?
Even this comes at a cost!
Hiruzen became somewhat angry. Since becoming Hokage, it had been a long time since anyone dared to speak to him like this.
Yet he couldn't afford to break things off completely.
First, what Mirai said made sense—even the Hokage had no right to force a ninja to hand over their spoils of war.
Second, he didn't want to sour his relationship with Mirai Uchiha.
Otherwise, if she deliberately underperformed when sent to the battlefield, wouldn't all his plans involving Mirai fall apart?
This feeling of being controlled annoyed Hiruzen greatly.
"Mirai, you also know that the ninja world is unstable these days. The village funds aren't particularly abundant either."
"How about this—you give me the blades and the bodies first, and once the village has sufficient funds, I'll pay you back, okay?"
Regarding Hiruzen's suggestion, Mirai directly shook her head. "No way. Money first, then goods."
"The Seven Swords were killed by me. I'm even worried that their corpses might reveal my hidden secrets."
Hearing Mirai's words, Hiruzen, who had been slightly hesitant, suddenly saw the opportunity.
That's it!
If he could obtain the corpses of the Seven Swords, he might be able to study the injuries on their bodies to deduce the abilities of Mirai's Mangekyo Sharingan.
Even in the worst-case scenario, if he couldn't gain any useful information from them, he could always resell them on the black market. He wouldn't really lose anything—just a bit of extra hassle.
Thinking thus, Hiruzen immediately spoke, "Mirai, I'll do as you suggested."
"That's a total of two hundred ten million ryō. I'll send someone to settle with you as soon as possible."
After finishing, Hiruzen looked at Mirai again. "Mirai, I've accepted all your conditions, but you must contribute your part on the battlefield as soon as possible."
Mirai's smile deepened. "Deal."
After Mirai Uchiha left, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but let out a soft snort.
He had finally figured it out—he'd misjudged Mirai before. She was definitely not someone who would obediently follow his orders. She was a cunning little girl.
Still, she was just too inexperienced.
Did she really think the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan alone would be enough for her to face him head-on?
When on the battlefield she overused the strength of those eyes, Mirai Uchiha would learn exactly who the final victor truly was.
...
Stepping out from the Hokage Tower, Mirai Uchiha was in a rather good mood.
This time, rescuing Might Guy and his son not only succeeded, but also awakened a powerful Dojutsu—her Mangekyo Sharingan.
And now, she had even sold off the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist for a premium price of 21 million ryō.
Considering an S-rank mission barely started at one million ryō, this single deal had already granted her financial freedom.
As for Hiruzen Sarutobi hoping to gain any useful intelligence from the corpses of the Seven Swords?
That's nothing but a dream.
She had long dealt with those corpses, leaving them completely worthless.
Not to mention the seven ninja blades.
Sarutobi had no idea that Kiri had the means to summon those blades back through Summoning Jutsu.
If he invested so much effort and ended up gaining absolutely nothing…
Mirai Uchiha had already begun to feel slightly amused.
Walking through Konoha's busy streets, Mirai Uchiha reached a quiet, secluded alley.
A ninja leaning on a walking stick, his narrow eyes piercing, stepped into her path.
"Mirai Uchiha, how dare you attack members of Root? I will arrest you right now."
Seeing Shimura Danzo standing ahead, Mirai Uchiha slowly came to a halt, her smile gradually fading from her face. "You better step aside. Don't make me ruin my happiest moment by striking you across the face."
"Brat! How dare you speak to Lord Danzo like that!"
Danzo coldly signaled his two subordinates to stay put and stared fixedly at Mirai Uchiha. "Mirai Uchiha, you probably still don't know who I am. Allow me to introduce myself."
"My name is Shimura Danzo. I am an advisor to the Hokage of Konoha."
"Root is an organization I personally founded, holding status equal to Anbu within the village."
Since he and Hiruzen Sarutobi took control of Hidden Leaf, even the strongest ninjas and influential clans had been kept firmly under control.
Who wouldn't respectfully call him 'Lord Danzo' upon seeing him?
Yet Mirai Uchiha, this arrogant young woman, showed him no respect whatsoever and kept refusing his offers of alliance.
Reaching this thought, Danzo Shimura's tone grew increasingly cold. "You've repeatedly defied me. Aren't you afraid I'll declare you a Rogue Ninja, hunted by the village?"
His long-standing authority created an imposing aura, but Mirai Uchiha remained unaffected.
Looking at Danzo Shimura, Mirai revealed a slight smirk. "If I become a rogue ninja, it should be you—the Third Hokage—and the entire Hidden Leaf Village that should feel worried, not me."
"A truly incorrigible fool," muttered Danzo Shimura.
Finally losing patience after hearing Mirai's words, Danzo Shimura raised his hand. Two ninja behind him immediately drew their long katanas and lunged toward Mirai's heart.
"Daring to insult Danzo-sama! Now die!"
Moving at incredible speed, they reached Mirai in an instant.
Thud!
The blades pierced Mirai's chest instantly.
Under his mask, both Root ninja wore looks of contemptuous amusement.
What kind of genius teenager?
What 'new generation strongest ninja—the one who defeated the Raikage'?
He was nothing special after all.
Suddenly, both Root ninjas felt intense pain in their chests, and the scene before them began changing.
The Mirai they had stabbed had taken the form of one of their own comrades.
Staring at each other with swords buried in each other's hearts, shock filled their eyes.
"Genjutsu?"
"When did he..."
[Paku!]
With a dull sound, both Root ninjas collapsed unwillingly.
Mirai Uchiha turned his gaze toward Danzo Shimura, Mirai's sinister Mangekyo Sharingan radiating overwhelming ocular power. "Now it's your turn… Danzo Shimura."
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