On the outskirts of Hidden Leaf Village, within a dense forest...
An unremarkable arena appeared ordinary at first glance, yet contained a gloomy, damp cave.
Mirai Uchiha strolled along the trail like a leisurely traveler.
Since acquiring the Byakugan, nothing in Hidden Leaf was hidden from Mirai's view.
This was the largest experimental base under Danzo Shimura.
Inside lay evidence of human experiments conducted by the enemy.
Suddenly, three masked ninja blocked Mirai Uchiha's path.
"Leave now."
The ninja spoke no unnecessary words, his tone filled with coldness.
A killing intent casually exuded from them, enough to make anyone realize they were not easy opponents.
This was Root's typical style.
Except for a few rare individuals capable of independent thought, most Root ninjas had already been brainwashed by Danzo Shimura into emotionless machines who only followed orders.
However, compared to these Root ninjas before him, Mirai Uchiha was clearly more aggressive.
He didn't even intend to speak, simply pressing both hands together and forming the Horse seal.
Fire Release: Great Fire Destruction!
Wave upon wave of flames instantly engulfed the three Root ninjas. Not even cries of pain escaped their lips before their lives were taken away in an instant.
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully plundering rewards: Spiritual Power +1!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully plundering rewards: Wind Release: Cutting Wave!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully plundering rewards: Chakra +1!]
[...]
Rapid footsteps echoed through the dense forest as dozens of masked Root ninjas surrounded Mirai Uchiha in an instant.
Looking at the charred corpses of their comrades, the leading Root ninja coldly said, "Mirai Uchiha, are you trying to rebel?!"
Responding to him was a crimson Mangekyo Sharingan.
Thwack!
The Root ninja who had just spoken looked in disbelief at his chest pierced through by a long katana, uttering his final words, "Don't look into his eyes..."
Thud!
With the death of the Root ninja, the others immediately killed their comrade who had just fallen under the genjutsu, slightly bowing their heads.
A signal flare shot up into the sky, but Mirai made no attempt to stop it.
He walked toward the lab complex behind the Root ninjas, his footsteps neither fast nor slow, yet each one sounded like a death knell, exerting immense pressure on the Root ninjas.
Gritting their teeth, the Root ninjas charged at Mirai simultaneously.
[Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully plundering rewards: Spiritual Power +1!]
[Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death!]
[Congratulations, Master! Successfully acquired reward: 'Physique +1'!]
[DING! Congratulations, Master...]
The system's notification repeatedly echoed as Mirai Uchiha moved his hands continuously, unleashing a relentless barrage of ninjutsu.
Every Root ninja that attempted to stand in Mirai Uchiha's path was instantly slaughtered.
Limbs were scattered everywhere, and blood painted the ground in thick streams.
Within a stretch of less than a hundred meters lay countless Root ninja corpses.
Finally... Mirai Uchiha walked forward casually, reaching the entrance of the lab complex.
Without glancing at the fewer than ten surviving Root ninjas behind him, Mirai Uchiha walked inside without looking back.
A monotone yet chilling voice echoed from deep within the cave:
Sharp bone spines instantly erupted from underground. Splattered blood made the ground sticky and slippery...
———
Different from what he had imagined, the cave interior was dry and sterile, with smooth and precisely constructed floors and walls.
Bright white fluorescent lights illuminated the lab area every few meters.
After walking dozens of meters deeper inside, Mirai Uchiha saw rows of sophisticated experimental instruments.
Continuing further inward were numerous rooms, each sealed behind thick iron doors.
When he opened the doors, each room was filled with various experimental materials.
Hearts, pancreas, intestines, stomachs, kidneys, unidentifiable masses of tissue...
Even within some massive nutrient tanks were completely naked humans.
Glancing briefly at the labels, Mirai Uchiha gave a sharp, cold chuckle.
With this evidence alone, Shimura Danzo would be disgraced beyond redemption.
Reaching the deepest part of the facility, he entered a single vast chamber containing row upon row of bookshelves.
Categorized and neatly placed on these shelves were countless scrolls.
If he wasn't mistaken, all of Shimura Danzo's years of research notes and records should be right here.
After sealing all the scrolls into specially prepared summoning scrolls, Mirai Uchiha made his way back outside.
Judging the timing, the clan leaders would likely arrive any minute now.
———
"Platoon Leader Yashiro, sir, where exactly are you taking us?"
"What a strong stench of blood. Everyone, stay alert!"
"Was this... done by Captain Mirai?!"
Looking at the corpses strewn about chaotically and the dried bloodstains on the floor, everyone felt their hearts pounding in their chests.
Those lying dead here were Anbu or Root ninjas—clear proof that the Uchiha Clan had officially declared open hostility toward the Hokage's faction.
Though they had anticipated this, when the moment finally came, they couldn't help feeling panic and tension rising.
They knew that regardless of who won or lost today, Konoha was about to enter an entirely new era.
Mirai Uchiha stepped out of the cave, a faint smile on his face as he looked at Hiashi Hyuga, Shibi Aburame, Murakumo Kurama, and others gathered outside.
"It seems everyone's arrived."
"Yashiro, take some people and move the materials from inside out."
As soon as he received Mirai Uchiha's order, Yashiro Uchiha nodded sharply. "Understood!"
Soon, the experimental materials from within the cave were carried out one after another.
Seeing those bloody organs, everyone wore horrified expressions.
Especially when several complete human bodies floating in nutrient tanks appeared, all of them gasped sharply.
Facing such a scene, nobody could remain calm.
"Everyone... The labels above are both clear and detailed. You can take a closer look."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's reminder, Hiashi Hyuga, Shibi Aburame, Murakumo Kurama, and others finally shifted their attention to the labels on the outside of these containers.
[Aburame Mifan? Isn't he someone who died during a mission? Why would his organs appear here?]
[Hashirama's Cells? Could these actually be the cells of the First Hokage?!]
"Senju Clan, Katō Clan, Uchiha Clan, Uzumaki Clan, Nara Clan, Hyūga Clan... Damn it! What exactly is Danzo Shimura trying to do?!"
"That bastard! Doing something like this—we absolutely can't forgive him!"
The group had originally felt somewhat uneasy about openly rebelling, but now, upon seeing what was before them, they all showed furious expressions.
These experimental materials nearly implicated every Secret Art and Bloodline Limit Clan in Konoha.
And this was the one thing they couldn't stomach!
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