"Prophecy?"
Jiraiya's face showed surprise as he looked at Jialan, his eyes seeking confirmation.
Jialan nodded, giving an affirmative reply: "Yes."
Tsunade asked curiously, "What about the probability?"
"One hundred percent so far."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade and Jiraiya gasped. Even Orochimaru looked very surprised. He thought it was just a rumor, but he didn't expect it to be true.
Tōshirō rested his chin on one hand, unconcerned.
This prophecy wasn't actually one hundred percent accurate.
In the original story, the Miko once prophesied the main character's death.
For this, the movie was even titled "Naruto's Death."
But how could the main character die?
Damn it, it was a bait and switch.
Of course, this was the main character. For anyone else, it would probably be difficult to achieve this effect.
But it also indirectly showed that this prophecy was inaccurate, mainly because the Miko's past predictions were about people with very weak abilities, which is why they were so accurate.
"With such prophetic ability, wouldn't it be possible to..."
As if seeing through Jiraiya's wild fantasies, Jialan immediately poured cold water on him: "I'm sorry, but it's not possible. This prophecy has limitations."
Tsunade frowned, looking puzzled: "Limitations?"
"Yes, the Miko can only see people's deaths."
Jiraiya complained: "What kind of prophecy is that?"
Tsunade frowned: "Since you know the prophecy, can't you try to change it?"
"Since it's a prophecy, knowing this prophecy is actually part of the prophecy itself."
"..."
Thinking about the Miko's usual upbringing, Jialan sighed: "That's why everyone respects the Miko while also fearing her."
Jiraiya said somewhat fearfully: "We're going to protect the Miko next. This Miko wouldn't happen to prophesy our deaths, would she?"
As if to dispel Jiraiya's worries, Jialan specifically explained: "Lady Suiren, even if she knows a prophecy, she won't reveal it. You can rest assured about that."
Tsunade couldn't help but scoff: "Jiraiya, even without a prophecy, anyone can tell that people like you don't live long."
Jiraiya got angry and retorted: "Nonsense! People like me live to be a hundred, okay? It's people like you and Tōshirō who don't live long, okay?"
???
Tōshirō was innocently caught in the crossfire.
Jiraiya snorted: "Those who show off their love die quickly."
Tōshirō: ...
...
...
Land of Demons, outskirts of the capital.
Tōshirō and the others, led by Jialan, arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Miko resided.
"Lady Suiren's usual residence is at the top of the mountain."
Tōshirō and the others followed him up the mountain path. After walking for a while, a red building appeared in the middle of the road, consisting of one horizontal and two vertical pillars, like a tic-tac-toe grid.
This building is called a Torii.
It seems that this design has a strong sealing effect. Some sealing techniques specifically use this design, and they are usually extremely powerful sealing techniques.
For example, the Five Seal Barrier, a powerful barrier that requires at least five people to break.
Or, even the Myojin Gate, which can seal the Ten-Tails.
This shows how impressive sealing techniques associated with "Torii" can be.
Tōshirō wondered if he could also incorporate this design if he developed sealing techniques in the future.
Tōshirō once read a novel where a term explained this behavior, something like "acting."
With the appearance of structures like the Torii, Tōshirō knew they were approaching the shrine.
Passing through rows of red Torii gates, it wasn't long before they reached the mountaintop.
From this height, they could see the beautiful scenery of the Land of Demons' capital spread out before them.
The air at the top was fresh and invigorating.
Tōshirō took a breath. This was what "even the air is sweet" truly meant.
Then, Tōshirō gathered his thoughts and turned his gaze to the shrine at the top. However, it was more appropriate to describe it as a palace rather than a shrine.
"How magnificent..."
Also a shrine, Tōshirō couldn't help but think of his own Naka Shrine.
Some things don't stand up to comparison. When compared, his own shrine was practically a slum...
As the future Uchiha clan head, Tōshirō felt it was necessary to renovate the Naka Shrine.
Tōshirō and the others followed Jialan's footsteps and walked inside the shrine.
In the courtyard, cherry blossom trees grew profusely, and nearby Miko were sweeping, both complementing each other.
For a moment, Tōshirō stopped to look.
Tsunade saw him stop and stare intently at the Miko, her brows furrowed in dissatisfaction. She waved her hand in front of her boyfriend: "What are you staring at?"
Tōshirō casually said: "Nothing."
Tsunade pouted: "Liar. Your eyes are practically popping out looking at these girls."
Tōshirō explained: "Why are you even jealous about this? I'm just very interested in their clothes."
Clothes?
Hearing this, Tsunade looked up and down at the girls' clothes: white top, red skirt, and white tabi socks tucked into red wooden clogs.
It was a Miko outfit.
Tōshirō felt like he had discovered a new continent, his eyes gleaming like freshly polished shoes, his heart longing: "Tsunade, when the mission is over and we return to the village, will you wear a Miko outfit for me tonight?"
"No."
Tsunade refused without thinking.
Couldn't this pervert say such things when there weren't so many people around? Tsunade had her pride too.
If he was going to talk about such things, he should at least wait until they were alone.
Tōshirō didn't press the matter, but he made a mental note.
When he had time, he would slowly persuade Tsunade.
The Miko is a sacred and noble profession.
From Jialan's perspective, Tōshirō's behavior was undoubtedly blasphemous, and he immediately regretted asking for his help...
Jialan found a Miko and spoke a few words to her.
The Miko nodded, left for a moment, then returned and informed them that they could enter.
Upon receiving the message, Jialan led Tōshirō and the others further inside, through a corridor, and into the main hall.
The solid wood floor was polished to a brilliant shine; one could even see their reflection on it.
Beautifully carved screens stood on both sides, and from time to time, the rustling sound of water could be heard, indicating excellent ventilation within the room.
On the spacious platform at the front of the main hall, as the curtain slowly rose, a magnificently dressed young woman sat kneeling. She had striking purple eyes, deep and mysterious, as if they could see through people's hearts.
—It was Suiren, the current Miko of the Land of Demons.
As she cast her gaze, Tōshirō happened to look up, and their eyes met.
The purple pupils rippled, forming strange patterns.
Tōshirō's eyesight was quite good, and he noticed the fleeting change in Suiren's eyes.
Suiren's expression momentarily paused as if a button had been pressed, but it quickly returned to normal, her eyes calm and clear.
The Miko has the ability to see people's futures.
When young, this ability would often be used unconsciously. As they aged, their control over this ability would strengthen, becoming dependent on the Miko's will.
Since growing up, Suiren had been able to perfectly control whether or not to predict people's fates.
However, with her recent pregnancy, the Miko's power had become unstable, reverting to a state similar to her childhood, where the ability to predict people's destinies would sometimes be used unconsciously.
Just now, due to this situation, Suiren accidentally saw the future of the young man in front of her.
"Don't think this is the end. In this world, no one can judge me, screw you! Ugh—!"
A hysterical, tearing roar, followed by a huge explosion, as the young man was completely engulfed by blue light.
This was the last image Suiren saw of the young man in front of her.
As if unwilling to see it, Suiren closed her eyes: "Jialan, you've overstepped."
"My deepest apologies, but I truly couldn't bear to see you suffer the same fate as the past Miko, so I took the liberty."
Jialan knelt on both knees, his buttocks resting on his heels, his body leaning forward, his head buried on the floor.
"What has been done will be done again, and what has happened will happen again."
Suiren slowly opened her eyes, her curled eyelashes trembling slightly, and she spoke calmly: "Everything is predetermined."
Jialan looked up, wanting to speak but hesitating: "But..."
Tōshirō found the sentimentality a bit too much. He stood up and addressed the heavily pregnant Miko: "Alright, alright, what's with all this fate talk? I think this young man had good intentions, so just accept it. Some people are arranged by fate, but I arrange fate. As long as I'm here, nothing bad will happen to you."
These words were incredibly domineering. Everyone present was somewhat stunned, staring blankly at him.
Uh...
Being stared at like that, Tōshirō suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, wondering if he had overdone his display of bravado.
Especially the Miko, the way she looked at him, it felt strangely odd...
(End of Chapter)
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