The night was as dark as ink.
However, the Hidden Mist village in the Land of Water buzzed with unusual energy.
The streets were brightly lit, with colorful banners and lanterns swaying in the wind.
Crowds thronged the streets, slinging arms around each other's shoulders in camaraderie. Some held flasks of wine, taking occasional sips before bursting into raucous laughter.
Such a scene had not appeared in the Hidden Mist village for quite some time.
Since the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, came into power, his policies had gradually pushed the village into the state known as "Blood Mist."
In recent years, things had only gotten worse, creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust among the villagers.
Words like "teammates" and "bonds" had long been reduced to hollow lies.
Kill or be killed… again and again.
Shadows loomed over everyone's heads.
Everyone grew selfish, doing whatever it took to survive in this cursed era.
But from today onward, those days would never return.
Yagura Karatachi is dead!
The Mizukage who enforced the Bloody Mist Policy had been overthrown.
Mei had become the new Fifth Mizukage.
During Mei's inauguration ceremony, she publicly declared that mutual killings among comrades would no longer occur in the Hidden Mist village.
At that moment, the entire Hidden Mist village exploded in celebration!
Looking at the crowds reveling outside her window, Mei's face showed a hint of satisfaction.
She herself hadn't expected to gain so much support after becoming the Mizukage.
Yagura Karatachi was even more unpopular than she had imagined.
A pair of strong arms wrapped around Mei's waist from behind, and a slightly deep voice whispered in her ear, "Unexpected?"
Mei nodded. "Future, whether it was overthrowing Yagura Karatachi's rule or becoming the Mizukage, these have always been my dreams."
"Thank you for helping me achieve my goals."
Even now, it still felt like a dream. Two lifelong goals she'd sworn to achieve had come true far too suddenly.
Even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha from those days likely couldn't rival Mirai Uchiha's strength.
Mirai slightly tightened his grip around Mei and smiled, "No need to be so polite; you've already thanked me."
A rosy hue appeared on Mei's face, but she showed no sign of resistance.
What more could she possibly want when she belonged to such a man?
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
Mirai let go of Mei and settled into the Mizukage's throne.
Mei stood at Mirai's side, poised and ready.
"Come in."
An elderly man walked into the Mizukage's office. Upon seeing Mirai Uchiha and Mei, an expression of complexity appeared on his face.
"Lord Mirai... Lady Mei..."
He had experienced countless things in his life, but never could he have imagined that one day Mist Village would submit to a Konoha ninja.
But judging from the current situation, this ending seemed not too bad.
Under Yagura Karatachi's rule, Kirigakure had already reached the brink of collapse, both financially and socially.
It was Mirai Uchiha who turned the tide, pulling Kirigakure back from the edge of the cliff.
Moreover, he had brought reinforcements from other ninja villages, ensuring the livelihood of Kirigakure's citizens...
"Master Genjo, what is the progress of the investigation?"
His thoughts were interrupted by Mirai Uchiha. Master Genjo slowly spoke: "My lord, most Clans and ninja are willing to serve you. Only a small number of ninja have fled the village, heading toward the location of the Water Daimyo."
After finishing his words, Master Genjo added solemnly: "My lord, it won't be simple to gain everyone's recognition."
"Although Kirigakure has submitted to you, the Land of Water is vast, and there will certainly be many ambitious men taking advantage of this opportunity to cause chaos."
"If handled improperly, the entire Land of Water might fall into prolonged internal strife."
Hearing the concern in Master Genjo's tone, Mirai Uchiha waved his hand nonchalantly: "No need to worry."
"I am the strongest. Naturally, I will suppress all."
"As long as we kill everyone who resists, won't that be enough?"
Upon hearing Mirai Uchiha's response, Master Genjo momentarily didn't know what to say.
This simple and direct way of thinking, backed by Mirai Uchiha's formidable strength, seemed capable of easily resolving every problem...
Mei's eyes sparkled even more, her gaze turning dreamy.
I am the strongest. Naturally, I will suppress all...
How magnificent! He truly is the man I chose!
Thinking about this, Mei spoke: "Ahem... Master Genjo, if there's nothing else, you may go now."
Having lived this long, Master Genjo naturally understood Mei's intentions, helplessly shaking his head.
Sigh… Morality in this world truly declines.
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Land of Water.
Fine snowflakes drifted down from the sky, blanketing the land in white.
Mirai Uchiha stepped on the snow, producing a faint creaking sound.
He wore elegant black robes embroidered with golden patterns, exuding an overall air of refined elegance.
[Interface!]
"Name: Mirai Uchiha"
[Physique: 9346]
[Spiritual Power: 9557]
[Chakra: 9438]
[Bloodline Limits: Mangekyou Sharingan! Magnet Release: Gold Dust! Scorch Release! Shikotsumyaku (Dead-Bone Pulse)! Boil Release! Genjutsu – The Art of Sensory Control! Byakugan! Wood Release! Rinnegan!]
[Ninjutsu: ...Water Release: Water Mirror Art!]
[Others: ...Nine-Tails Chakra Mode! Lightning Release Chakra Mode!]
[Dojutsu: Amaterasu! Sarutahiko-no-Kami! Ame-no-Koyane-no-Kami! Susanoo! Tsukiyo-himuka! Kotoamatsukami! Kamui! Six Paths' Technique! Limbo: Border Jail! Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Star! Daikokuten: Shokatsu! Sukunahikona! Amenotejikara!]
Mirai Uchiha glanced at his stats and allowed himself a faint smile.
During this time, he had been wandering across the Land of Water.
Anyone who dared resist his rule was mercilessly slain without exception.
From Kirigakure to the capital city, then from the capital to the border islands...
The results were clear.
Most regions of the Land of Water had already submitted beneath his feet. As for the remaining remote areas, they could be left for the clan members arriving later.
"Next should be Iwagakure."
"Once the five strongest ninja villages in the shinobi world are unified, the foundation for an empire can finally be laid."
Mirai murmured softly as white vapor drifted from his breath into the air.
Thinking back, the scenery here in the Land of Water was actually quite beautiful.
It was the most scenic place he had seen so far, aside from Konoha.
After this brief reflection, a village came into view ahead.
A few dozen wooden houses were haphazardly scattered across the area, with dozens of torch-wielding villagers gathered fiercely before one of them, yelling furiously...
Without breaking stride, Mirai walked steadily toward the village.
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