At the sound of the robotic voice in his mind, Mirai Uchiha froze stiff.
As a transmigrated soul, he knew all too well what this kind of inner voice represented.
A system!
It's actually a system!
Stuck in this world for ten years, the long-awaited system had finally appeared!
Mirai didn't hesitate even a moment to question if he might be hallucinating.
Because,
Right before his eyes,
A pale blue, semi-transparent panel floated in midair.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Physical Strength: 8]
[Spiritual Energy: 20]
[Chakra Level: 7]
[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan]
[Ninjutsu: Clone Jutsu, Transformation Jutsu, Shifting Body Technique, Shadow Clone Jutsu, Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique]
[Other Skills: Shuriken Throwing, Trap Deployment]
"You… are you feeling alright?"
Seeing Mirai gripping her shoulder motionless, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but ask with concern.
Coming back to his senses, Mirai looked at Kurenai's doll-like face and couldn't help smiling excitedly.
Those crimson-red eyes, that slightly chubby face…
How come he hadn't noticed earlier that this little girl Red was so adorable?
Overcome with excitement, Mirai couldn't resist cupping Kurenai's head and kissing her forehead.
She was his lucky star!
After all,
In the Naruto world,
Early on it's about talent, mid-game it's about bloodline, and late game it's about cheating.
With this system, wouldn't he absolutely take off?
"Mirai Uchiha... you despicable bastard!!!"
Bang!
Just regaining consciousness and barely risen from the ground, Asuma Sarutobi opened his eyes only to witness his goddess getting kissed by Mirai Uchiha. His vision instantly went black as he fainted from rage.
He hadn't even touched Kurenai's hand yet, and now Mirai Uchiha had actually kissed her!
Right in front of him!
Asuma was utterly heartbroken.
"Ah!"
"You… you… you…"
Stepping back two steps, Kurenai pointed at Mirai with her finger, her face flushed red, unable to speak.
She…
Had been kissed?
"I suddenly remembered there's a cat waiting for me to discuss life's meaning with it. I'll go first."
"You… damn bastard!"
Watching Mirai's retreating figure, Kurenai trembled with anger.
Discussing life's meaning with a cat?
Even if you're gonna lie, couldn't you come up with something believable?!
Absolutely unreasonable! Unforgivable!
Looking at Asuma Sarutobi lying on the ground, Kurenai Yuhi stamped her foot in frustration and bit her lip before chasing after the direction Mirai Uchiha had gone.
...
After weaving through the streets, Mirai Uchiha finally stopped at the village's edge and glanced behind him.
Noticing he had turned back, Kurenai Yuhi, who had been following closely all along, immediately pouted.
[How cute.]
Mirai couldn't help but think appreciatively.
Although he really wanted to find a quiet place to study the system immediately, seeing Kurenai still following him, Mirai forced himself to calm down.
"We're entering the Uchiha Clan grounds soon. Follow me."
Seeing Mirai beckoning toward her, Kurenai blushed slightly but instinctively started jogging over.
She herself didn't understand why she kept following Mirai Uchiha.
It was just that deep down, she felt she couldn't just ignore what had happened—what he had done to her.
Along the way,
Feeling the gazes from the Uchiha clan members, Kurenai kept her head lowered.
The villagers always said the Uchiha were a tight-knit clan and hard to get along with.
Without Mirai Uchiha, Kurenai would never dare come alone to the Uchiha Clan territory.
"Be careful not to step into any traps."
Before entering a residence, Mirai warned.
"Do you actually set traps even inside your house?"
Kurenai felt somewhat surprised inwardly.
She tried hard to widen her eyes searching for them but couldn't detect any sign of traps at all.
Remembering how effortlessly Mirai had defeated Asuma Sarutobi earlier, Kurenai couldn't help but feel awestruck.
This classmate of hers truly deserved the title "genius."
Perhaps only Kakashi Hatake from their age group could match him?
Arriving at the courtyard, Kurenai's expression turned slightly puzzled.
Inside the courtyard, instead of the colorful flowers she usually saw, many unfamiliar plants grew.
"These are vegetables."
As if sensing her gaze without looking, Mirai explained casually.
Kurenai looked around curiously upon hearing that.
Were these the plants that produced the vegetables she ate every day?
"Follow my steps exactly. Don't lose focus."
"S-Sorry!"
Kurenai instinctively apologized.
She almost forgot—there were traps here!
Stepping carefully behind Mirai into the living room, Kurenai exhaled in relief while feeling a strange sense of excitement rising within her.
Why did everything feel so thrilling?
Glancing around,
It was an old-fashioned traditional house.
Besides some essential furniture, there was almost nothing extra in the room. The floor was spotless.
It was clear the homeowner must be a very neat and tidy person.
Kurenai Yuhi's impression of Mirai Uchiha improved slightly.
—Mirai Uchiha was an orphan, so she must have kept this room spotless all by herself.
"I'm really sorry about earlier. I don't know what got into me—I just acted on impulse and did something reckless."
"What do you want from me? I'll try my best to fulfill it."
Mirai Uchiha sat across from Kurenai Yuhi and spoke first.
"Eh?"
Kurenai Yuhi momentarily felt at a loss.
She hadn't actually planned on asking Mirai for any compensation at all. After visiting Mirai's home, she had even less desire to do so.
Someone who grows vegetables all over their garden must be living very frugally...
And besides, Mirai already helped teach Asuma a lesson...
She might as well pretend that kiss never happened.
Still…
"Acted on impulse?"
Could it be a subtle confession?
That was too sudden!
Although they've known each other a long time, wasn't this actually their very first real interaction?
Should she reject him or accept?
Ugh!
So confusing!
Just as Kurenai Yuhi was lost in thought, her stomach suddenly growled loudly—"gururururu!"
Embarrassed, she instinctively pressed a hand against her belly.
Why did it have to make such a loud noise?!
That's so embarrassing!
"You wait here a moment."
Seeing Kurenai with both cheeks flushed red, a slight smile appeared on Mirai Uchiha's face.
What an adorable young woman.
...
Putting the steaming food into her mouth, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but widen her eyes.
This is amazing.
From childhood until now, she'd never tasted anything this delicious.
So tasty it made her want to swallow her own tongue!
"What dish is this? Why is it so good?"
Unable to resist, Kurenai asked excitedly.
[Fish Fragrant Shredded Pork] and [Scallion-Braised Ribs]. Just random stuff I messed around with—you liking it is reward enough.
Mirai replied casually.
In this ninja world ravaged by endless war, delicacies from the ancient Chinese world were incredibly refined and rich in flavor.
"You created them yourself?"
"That's incredible!"
Kurenai looked utterly amazed.
It's impressive enough being able to cook something this delicious—but to come up with such a recipe entirely on your own?!
Oh my God,
Where did you even come from, you hidden gem?!
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