Morning.
Mirai Uchiha sat in the living room, feeling refreshed, while Mikoto Uchiha and Konan went about their chores nearby—one washing clothes, the other tidying up the house.
Seeing the warm scene before him, Mirai couldn't help but smirk slightly.
To be so attentively served by two such beautiful women—something unimaginable in his past life.
Just then, a loud noise came from outside the door.
Moments later, Tsunade stormed energetically into the room.
Mirai couldn't help but comment, "Tsunade, when you visit someone, don't you know you should announce yourself first?"
Tsunade shot Mirai a glare and scoffed, "Announce what? I don't have that habit."
Then, glancing at Mikoto and Konan who were working nearby, she teased, "You really know how to enjoy yourself."
Mirai smiled. "What can I say? Both Mikoto and Konan are just naturally considerate and great at managing the household."
Seeing the smug look on Mirai's face, Tsunade became even more annoyed. Without another word, she turned directly to Mikoto and Konan instead.
"Mikoto, Konan, it's been a while—but why do you two seem to be glowing more than ever?" Tsunade asked curiously.
Being a woman herself, she was particularly attuned to changes in complexion and skin condition.
This time around, Mikoto and Konan clearly looked more radiant and vibrant.
How did they manage that?
Mikoto and Konan exchanged glances, then smiled shyly. "Lady Tsunade, we're not comfortable saying exactly how… But we can give you a hint—if you'd also like some skincare advice, you could ask Mirai for help."
With that, both girls giggled and quickly added, "Anyway… You two should talk about important matters now—we won't disturb you anymore."
Afterward, Mikoto and Konan left the living room directly. Tsunade muttered something under her breath, puzzled.
Ask Mirai for help?
Does this guy actually understand beauty and skincare for women?
She had barely opened her mouth to ask another question when she caught sight of the sly, half-smiling look on Mirai's face.
Suddenly, realization hit—
She had just been teased!
"Konan! Mikoto! You two wait until I get my hands on you!"
Furious, Tsunade shot Mirai an angry glare. "What are you staring at?"
Her anger blazed like a lioness ready to pounce.
But while others might have been frightened, Mirai remained completely unfazed.
He slowly took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Tsunade, what did you come here for anyway?"
"Money."
Tsunade nodded and said casually, "I've been a little low on cash lately, so I came to ask you for some."
Mirai Uchiha had been away from the village for quite a while, and those days were pure torture for her.
All her money was long gone, and no one would lend her another coin.
Used to spending like water, going suddenly broke made life absolutely unbearable.
The worst part was...
This was Konoha—she couldn't just steal or rob people.
Those few days almost drove her out of her mind.
So as soon as she learned Mirai Uchiha had returned to the village, she came straight to find her.
Understanding Tsunade's purpose, Mirai Uchiha smiled knowingly. She beckoned Tsunade closer. "You know the rules. Come here."
Tsunade stood up, shut the living room door, then willingly settled into Mirai Uchiha's lap.
Mirai lifted Tsunade's chin with a smirk. "After all this time, how come you still blush?"
Tsunade turned her head aside, muttering, "Just get on with it."
Gazing at the beauty in her arms, Mirai Uchiha felt a deep sense of satisfaction wash over her.
——
Much later...
Tsunade glared at the 100,000 Ryo laid before her, fury blazing in her eyes. "Are you seriously treating me like a damn beggar?!"
Mirai shrugged. "According to the principle of equivalent exchange, this is all you're getting for what you gave."
Tsunade grew furious, her face burning red, her eyes practically shooting flames.
Didn't she give me a whole thousand Ryo last time?!
Yet facing this utterly shameless Mirai Uchiha, she was completely helpless.
"Tsunade, truthfully, I feel a bit bad for you too."
"But there's nothing I can do about it—the rules are the rules."
"If you want more money, you have to break past your previous limits."
As Mirai stared intently at her lips, Tsunade scoffed coldly, "Impossible. Don't even think about it."
Mirai shrugged indifferently. "In that case, what a pity."
"Unfortunately, all the effort you've already put in will probably go to waste..."
Tsunade shot Mirai Uchiha a murderous glare.
If glares could kill, Mirai wouldn't just be dead—there wouldn't even be a body left.
But after hesitating multiple times, Tsunade still didn't leave.
She'd already gone this far—what was a little more to lose?
She was hell-bent on wringing every last coin out of Mirai Uchiha to make up for her losses.
Seeing Tsunade give in, Mirai Uchiha smiled slightly.
Luckily for Mirai, Tsunade didn't grasp the idea of sunk costs—otherwise, she might've walked out right then.
As for whether she'd hit Tsunade's bottom line?
What was the point of talking about principles with someone who kept giving in?
As long as Tsunade doesn't have strength greater than his, she's doomed to remain under his control.
———
Hokage Tower.
Hokage's Office.
Mirai Uchiha looked at Mei standing inside the office, his eyes filled with curiosity. "Mei, how come you're here?"
Mei immediately said, "The Fourth Hokage, could you please help me with something?"
"What kind of help?"
Mei took a deep breath, her eyes hardening with determination. "Help me launch a coup and overthrow the rule of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi!"
Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow, slightly taken aback.
Mei actually came all the way to Konoha seeking support for a coup...
It sounded quite absurd.
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's expression, Mei quickly explained, "You told me before that Mist would sink into darkness."
"Now, just as you predicted, Mist has completely fallen into ruin."
"Yagura Karatachi's Bloody Mist Policy grows increasingly severe. There's no trust left among the village's ninja anymore."
"Anyone might get stabbed in the back by someone else."
"Under this extreme oppressive atmosphere, many ninjas in the village have begun killing each other endlessly—no one knows how many lives have been lost."
"But Yagura Karatachi turns a blind eye to everything, hiding in the Mizukage Tower all day long..."
"I can't just stand by watching Mist Village heading toward destruction step by step, that's why I've come to ask for your help."
"You're the only one in the entire ninja world who can help me!"
After hearing Mei out, Mirai Uchiha couldn't help but silently chuckle.
Time to get to work!
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