[Great Dragon Fire Technique!]
[Air Pressure Strike!]
The combination of fire and wind elements instantly cleared the battlefield ahead.
[Ding! Congratulations, Master! Successfully obtained reward: Chakra +1!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master! Successfully obtained reward: Spiritual Power +1!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master...]
Continuous notification sounds kept ringing as Mirai Uchiha grabbed Kakashi's shoulders and quickly retreated backward.
"Kill him!"
"Mirai Uchiha is there! Get him now!"
"That damn brat won't escape this time."
Dozens of Sunagakure ninjas launched attacks on Mirai Uchiha, while even more Sand ninja were rapidly approaching from a distance.
Countless shuriken, kunai, and nonstop ninjutsu rained down on them like they wanted to destroy everything completely—even the earth trembled violently.
"Mirai, you run first. I'll cover you."
Looking at the approaching Sand ninja, Kakashi Hatake gritted his teeth.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Mirai Uchiha snorted coldly.
[Multple Shadow Clone Jutsu!]
[Great Fireball Technique!]
[Great Air Blast!]
After quickly forming hand seals, he released several combined techniques using shadow clones, then immediately activated the first three of the Eight Gates, significantly increasing his speed.
"Mirai, you really know how to draw hatred."
Kakashi looked at the frenzied Sand ninja and couldn't help but sigh.
"Don't stand there making sarcastic remarks. If you act recklessly again next time, I won't save you."
Mirai Uchiha detonated explosive tags he had prepared earlier, leaving the Sunagakure ninja far behind amidst roaring explosions.
Back at the base camp, Mirai Uchiha threw Kakashi Hatake onto the ground, then took out several military rations pills and popped them into his mouth to replenish energy.
Feeling his chakra slowly increase, Mirai Uchiha finally exhaled in relief.
He had been at the frontline for two months now, and situations like this played out almost every single day.
After their previous encounter with Rasa, Sunagakure formally declared war on Konoha, initiating full-scale warfare.
At the same time, news about his single-handed fight against Rasa and Baki spread quickly throughout the ninja world, causing quite a sensation.
Almost every ninja knew that an exceptionally talented young prodigy had emerged from the Uchiha Clan in Konoha.
Mirai Uchiha was certain this was Sunagakure's deliberate strategy.
Their goal was deliberately putting him on public display, making him the target of everyone's attention.
He believed that after this news spread, not just Sunagakure but other hidden villages would treat him like a thorn in their side!
After all, the best way to deal with a genius is to stop them before they even get started.
On the battlefield against Sunagakure, Mirai Uchiha also received special attention.
Every time he was recognized, those Suna ninja would launch furious attacks at him.
Konoha had previously set up an ambush using Mirai Uchiha as bait, dealing a heavy blow to Suna's forces. Otherwise, their current pursuit would have been even more relentless.
Of course, correspondingly, during this period, Mirai Uchiha's strength rapidly improved.
He had gained over 200 attribute points—just from battle alone!
In addition, there were dozens of various Ninjutsu techniques.
Compared to when he first arrived at the frontlines, Mirai Uchiha's power could be said to have undergone earth-shaking changes.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Physique: 200]
[Spiritual Power: 180]
[Chakra: 192]
[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan, Magnet Release: Gold Dust!]
[Ninjutsu: Lightning Release: Chidori! Flying Thunder God Technique! Wind Release: Pressure Damage! Wind Release: Typhoon Passes Through!]
[Other Abilities: None Recorded]
Looking at his attribute interface—with all four stats nearing two hundred—Mirai Uchiha smirked.
Indeed, the battlefield was truly the best place for him to enhance his strength.
Unfortunately, he still hadn't acquired any extraordinary physiques, so his endurance and recovery abilities were somewhat lacking.
If he could obtain a Physique like "Sage Body," his strength would experience a qualitative leap.
But speaking of special Physiques…Mirai Uchiha did have a target in mind.
"You're actually still laughing about this?"
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's expression, Kakashi Hatake couldn't help but mutter sarcastically.
Living every day under such high pressure on the battlefield, being the main target of focused attacks…
For others, they probably would have developed mental breakdowns already?
Yet Mirai Uchiha remained full of energy, rushing onto the battlefield excitedly each time.
Kakashi seriously wondered if Mirai Uchiha had some kind of mental disorder.
"Kakashi, you wouldn't understand the thrill of breaking the rules. Don't bother trying to read me, man."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's abrupt and nonsensical words, Kakashi felt somewhat confused—this guy was speaking nonsense again.
However…recalling the dangerous situation just now, Kakashi solemnly addressed Mirai Uchiha: "Future, when facing these kinds of dangerous situations in the future, just escape by yourself."
"For the village, your survival and reaching your full strength is the most important thing!"
Hearing Kakashi's words, Mirai Uchiha glanced at him sideways: "Feeling sentimental again?"
"Who's being sentimental?"
Kakashi Hatake's face flushed red. "You're being ridiculous! This is a serious matter!"
"For a ninja, the village's interests must always come first."
"Just like how ninjas who fail their missions are called trash, everything must be sacrificed for the village's sake."
"Even comrades…"
Slap!
A sharp slap left Kakashi Hatake frozen in place.
"Kakashi, you've got your logic backward."
"People don't exist to protect the village—it's the other way around. The village exists to protect everyone."
Mirai Uchiha spoke calmly, "Calling ninjas trash for failing missions? Then those who don't value their comrades are trash beyond even trash."
"There's small love before great love. Without achieving small love, so-called great love is nothing more than slogans used by refined egoists sacrificing others."
"Compared to Sakumo-senpai, your current behavior of hiding behind rules is far inferior."
Seeing Kakashi's stunned expression, Mirai Uchiha turned and walked back to his room.
Since he had promised Minato Namikaze to properly guide Kakashi Hatake, he didn't mind giving him a hard lesson when the time was right.
Once Kakashi finally saw reason, his promise would be fulfilled.
...
After a long while, Kakashi finally snapped out of it, only to find tears silently filling his eyes without him even realizing it.
He clenched his fists tightly, his mouth opening and closing wordlessly.
For years, he hadn't been able to forget what happened to Sakumo Hatake.
Deep down, he had always leaned toward supporting his father but never had the courage to say it out loud, constantly reminding himself that completing missions was always the priority.
He had abandoned his comrades' lives multiple times during missions in pursuit of objectives...
He'd lost count of how many times he'd jolted awake from nightmares.
But now, someone finally told him—his father's decision back then hadn't been wrong!
"Calling ninjas trash for failing missions? Then those who don't value comrades are trash beyond even trash..."
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's words echo in his mind, Kakashi Hatake's gaze gradually softened.
Father, since childhood, you've taught me to seek a purpose worth dedicating my entire life to.
Now, I think I finally have.
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