"What... is going on?"
"Where am I?"
Yugito Nii opened her eyes, looking somewhat dazed.
But immediately afterward, her pupils constricted sharply.
The sensation of her heart convulsively contracting at the moment of death resurfaced in her mind.
Her breathing became labored, and her heart pounded violently again.
Gasping for breath, Yugito struggled to catch her breath.
At that moment, a warm hand gently pressed against her head, lightly pushing her forward.
Suddenly, she found herself embraced in a warm embrace.
"Yugito, you're safe now."
"Don't worry anymore."
Though his voice was deep and calm, it strangely brought comfort.
After a brief daze, Yugito's thoughts returned to reality.
"Uchiha... Mirai?"
She muttered under her breath, then quickly realized what she had just said. Her expression changed drastically as she hurriedly pulled away from Mirai Uchiha's arms. "Lord Mirai! Please forgive my disrespect!"
Looking at the flustered Yugito, Mirai Uchiha smiled. "It's fine. You no longer need to struggle with your identity from now on."
"Go experience real civilian life."
Yugito immediately checked inside her body and discovered, indeed, all traces of Two-Tails had vanished.
Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes as she respectfully bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Lord Mirai!"
Ever since childhood, when she was chosen as the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki, Yugito's memories of her youth and adolescence were largely shrouded in darkness.
Later, although she reached an agreement with Two-Tails and became a perfect Jinchuriki, her range of movement remained very limited.
Except for times of war when she fought on the battlefield, she hardly ever left the village.
Every action was strictly monitored by Anbu.
She had wished more than once for the chance to live like an ordinary person, yet such a dream seemed forever unattainable.
Losing the Tailed Beast meant certain death. Her freedom vanished forever the moment she became the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki.
Yet unexpectedly, Mirai Uchiha had extracted the beast from within her body, bringing her back from death and offering her a new lease on life.
Thinking back, Yugito couldn't help but express her gratitude again. "Lord Mirai, words cannot repay your kindness. From now on, I pledge my life to serve you!"
Though unsure exactly how Mirai Uchiha brought her back to life, doing something like this must have taken a great toll on him.
For someone who could go this far for a person already stripped of usefulness, Yugito naturally felt immeasurable gratitude.
"Yugito Nii, if you do just one thing for me, that debt of gratitude will no longer matter at all," Mirai Uchiha said calmly after hearing her words.
Hearing this, Yugito Nii looked up in confusion and asked, "What thing?"
Mirai Uchiha smiled. "Be my woman."
"After all, within a family, helping each other shouldn't be about keeping score of favors, right?"
Yugito Nii was taken aback, then her face visibly turned red.
Lord Mirai's words were too direct...
Seeing Yugito Nii remain silent, Mirai Uchiha continued, "You don't want to then?"
Yugito Nii snapped back to attention and hurriedly replied, "I do want to!"
"I owe you my life; I'll agree to any request you make."
Mirai Uchiha nodded in satisfaction, then patted his own thigh.
Getting the message, Yugito Nii slowly sat down on it.
"Yugito Nii, the ninja world will soon be mine. I need some trustworthy people to help me maintain order in this ninja world.
"You and Samui are the ones I've chosen."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's words, Yugito Nii hesitated. "Samui…"
Mirai Uchiha nodded. "She's also my woman."
Yugito Nii felt a wave of shyness.
They had been close friends since childhood, yet now they'd found themselves in this kind of relationship…
Thinking about this, Yugito Nii couldn't help but curiously ask, "Lord Mirai, how many people are part of your family now?"
Mirai Uchiha thought for a moment before softly replying, "Numbers mean nothing to me; there will be family members in every corner of the ninja world.
"Currently in Konoha, Sunagakure, Kumogakure… and later in Kirigakure, Iwagakure as well, there will all be my family members."
"You should focus on how to distinguish yourself among these family members."
"After all… I control all resources in the ninja world. Whether you can improve the lives of the people under your jurisdiction depends entirely on your own abilities."
Wrapping her arms around Mirai Uchiha's neck, Yugito Nii parted her fiery red lips slightly. "I know. Samui and I will give our best to satisfy you."
——
After staying in Kumogakure for a week, Mirai Uchiha returned to Konoha.
Despite aid from the Land of Fire and Land of Wind, rebuilding Kumogakure will still take time.
Such matters can be left to Samui and Yugito Nii to handle.
——
Looking at the prosperous Hidden Leaf Village, a faint smile spread across Mirai Uchiha's face.
After thinking briefly, he released Matatabi, Isobu, Gyuki, and Kurama from his body, letting them roam freely through the Hidden Leaf Village.
Then, he went to buy a huge pile of sweets from a sweet shop.
She had also picked up quite a lot of clothes and jewelry—among other things.
Then, she made her way toward her private courtyard.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Mirai Uchiha heard a burst of laughter.
At that familiar voice, her heart stirred slightly.
She had been gone a long time—she wondered if they had truly missed her...
After walking a short distance forward, Mirai saw several women inside the courtyard.
Konan, Mikoto Uchiha, and Linxia were seated around a table with playing cards, playing Landlord's War—a game Mirai had taught them.
Seeing Mirai, joy flickered across their faces.
Konan and Mikoto quickly rushed to stand in front of Mirai. Linxia nearly tripped over her elaborate clothing.
Seeing this, Mirai gently advised, "Linxia, from now on, just dress more simply. There's no need to keep following those strict rules from the Daimyo's Estate anymore—it's too inconvenient."
Linxia gave a small bow and softly replied, "You once said my presence brings you joy."
"That is what gives me purpose. So even if it's inconvenient, I will continue as I am."
Mirai thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Each girl had her own unique charm. If they were to lose that, their allure would surely fade.
Konan and Mikoto spoke up at once, "Mirai, have you eaten already? Let us prepare dinner for you."
Mirai burst into laughter. "No need for all that trouble. Just having you here is enough for me."
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