After closing his eyes once more to sense the natural energy within him, Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow. "No wonder Jugo becomes violent and bloodthirsty after absorbing too much natural energy—it's because this most basic form of energy is indeed highly volatile..."
Compared to chakra extracted from a human body, natural energy was like a fierce beast—extremely difficult to control.
At a mere thought from Mirai, the surging natural energy rampaged through his body, trying to reshape and warp it entirely.
Fortunately, Mirai's physical strength surpassed even that of the Tailed Beasts. A little natural energy like this had absolutely no effect on him whatsoever.
"Natural energy is too wild—it's unsuitable for combat."
"It would be better to combine it with chakra to create Sage Chakra."
After roughly understanding the changes happening in his body, Mirai suppressed the natural energy inside him.
Given his physical constitution, he didn't have to worry about rampaging like Jugo did.
All he needed to do now was learn some sage techniques, and then he could activate Sage Mode.
Mirai estimated that his Sage Mode probably wouldn't fall short of Hashirama Senju's power.
Uzumaki Sage Body provided the flesh, Shikotsumyaku formed the bones, along with Natural Energy Affinity Physique and Yin Release chakra...
Mirai had a feeling—if he acquired the Yang Release technique in the future, his body might evolve into the Perfect Sage Body!
An incredibly powerful body with practically no weaknesses!
Just as Mirai was preparing to leave, a few chirps from small birds echoed near his ears.
Mirai paused, surprised.
It was hard to describe the sensation, but he was certain he clearly understood the meaning behind those chirps.
"Oh right, Jugo can communicate with animals..."
Mirai opened his mouth slightly, intrigued.
Although this ability wouldn't significantly enhance his strength, it was still fascinating.
Being able to communicate with animals was an extraordinary new experience.
And Mirai couldn't help but think this ability might even come in handy when charming the ladies...
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On a small island out at sea, the salty breeze lifted Pakura's bangs, its coolness cutting through the air.
"Hmph~"
Pakura frowned ever so slightly.
Having become accustomed to the desert heat, she found this cool environment somewhat uncomfortable.
"I should've brought another layer of clothing..."
She muttered, frowning.
After waiting for a while longer, Pakura gradually grew impatient.
It had already been nearly fifteen minutes past the arranged time—who was supposed to meet her here as the contact?
Just then, indistinct figures moved in the darkness.
In the blink of an eye, dozens of ninja wearing Kirigakure hitae-ate surrounded Pakura.
Seeing this, Pakura's expression turned grim.
Damn it!
She had walked into a trap.
As Pakura prepared to fight back desperately, the leading Kiri ninja spoke softly, "Pakura, the user of Scorch Release... nowadays, you're one of the most powerful opponents in Sunagakure, second only to the Kazekage himself."
"Rasa really did give us quite the unexpected gift."
Upon hearing this, Pakura frowned. "What do you mean by that?"
The leader sneered and replied with a grin, "A dying person doesn't need to know too much."
"Kill her!"
At his command, dozens of Kirigakure ninja simultaneously launched their attacks at Pakura.
This time, the Kiri ninja were clearly well-prepared.
All those surrounding Pakura were elite ninja.
Within moments, Pakura felt immense pressure.
[Scorch Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!]
Using her Bloodline Limit, Pakura conjured several fireballs, instantly turning nearby Kiri ninja into dried corpses.
However, compared to the overwhelming numbers of her enemies, this was barely a drop in the bucket.
The next second, countless explosive tags and shuriken rained down on Pakura.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
After a series of violent explosions, Pakura knelt on one knee, panting heavily while clutching her arm.
The Kiri ninja didn't give her even a moment to catch her breath, hurling hundreds of kunai and shuriken at her all at once.
Pakura barely managed to defend herself using a combination of Shifting Body Technique, Scorch Release, Wind Release, and Substitution Jutsu.
But there were simply too many enemies, and the spot where she stood was just a solitary islet—escape was utterly impossible.
Finally, after struggling to resist for a short while, Pakura could no longer hold on.
Puchi!
Countless kunai and shuriken pierced Pakura's body.
Crash!
Pakura crashed heavily onto the ground, her eyes filled with resentment.
Was she really going to die like this?
As she felt her life rapidly slipping away, the words spoken earlier by the Kiri leader echoed in her mind—
"Rasa really did give us quite the unexpected gift..."
Gritting her teeth in fury, Pakura suddenly saw the image of Mirai Uchiha flash through her mind.
She remembered how, during the Third Great Ninja War, Mirai Uchiha had once warned her that she would become a political scapegoat.
Back then, she had regarded Mirai's words as nothing more than a cheap ploy to sow discord. But now, putting everything together, Pakura felt a sudden wave of doubt.
Could this have all been part of Rasa's scheme?
Her consciousness gradually fading, Pakura gritted her teeth and withdrew a special kunai from her ninja tool pouch, channeling her last bit of chakra into it.
She couldn't die like this—before uncovering the truth!
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Mirai Uchiha was having dinner with Mikoto Uchiha and Konan when suddenly he detected a faint signal.
A Flying Thunder God Marker had been activated at an extremely distant location.
"That direction is… the Land of Water?"
He had only entrusted the special Flying Thunder God Kunai to a select few individuals.
At this moment, only one person could be in Kiri.
Pakura!
Realizing a possibility, Mirai Uchiha immediately stood up.
Konan and Mikoto Uchiha looked at him strangely, puzzled by his sudden movement.
"I've got something I need to take care of. You two don't need to wait for me tonight."
Mikoto Uchiha and Konan exchanged glances, then nodded simultaneously.
The next second, Mirai Uchiha vanished without a trace.
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The kunai flared faintly then dimmed once more.
A look of despair appeared on Pakura's face.
How foolish she'd been—this was a solitary islet in the Land of Water, while Mirai was all the way back in Konoha.
Even if he could sense it from so far away, by the time he arrived, she'd already be gone.
Sigh…
Was this truly her fate?
Damn it!
Dying without even understanding what happened… how bitterly disappointing…
Watching the approaching Mist village ninjas, Pakura stopped struggling altogether.
Just as she was about to close her eyes and await death quietly, a towering figure suddenly appeared before her.
Pakura's eyes flew wide in shock.
Mirai Uchiha!!
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