Of course, aside from the greatly improved stats on his attribute panel, Mirai had benefited even more from the change in his mindset.
As his strength increased, Mirai exuded confidence from the inside out, making him hard to read. He always remained calm and composed, as though nothing could easily shake him.
The abilities Mirai displayed before others were merely the tip of the iceberg. Naturally, he kept more of his newly developed abilities hidden, saving them as his trump cards and giving himself great confidence in handling any accidents that might arise.
A gentleman hid his weapons within his body, waiting for the right moment. Mirai was becoming increasingly familiar with this way of doing things.
One could imagine that, as time passed, he would have more and more cards up his sleeve. Then, he would truly be able to do whatever he wished.
"Hey, Akita, is Mirai going to school?" the owner of a grocery store at the edge of the street asked Akita Yamanaka curiously as she led Mirai along. Then she smiled and praised him. "Mirai looks really handsome today!"
"Yes, I'm taking Mirai to the opening ceremony!" Akita Yamanaka replied happily.
"I didn't expect Mirai to start school so soon. He should become our little hero. In a few years, he'll definitely become another great ninja. Hahaha!" The owner of the clothing store also laughed after hearing Akita Yamanaka's words.
Akita Yamanaka happily led Mirai onward. People along the roadside constantly smiled and greeted the two of them. From time to time, she stopped to chat with familiar faces, feeling proud that Mirai had earned the recognition of so many people.
Meanwhile, Mirai quietly walked beside the flushed Akita Yamanaka. Along the way, he warmly chatted with the ordinary villagers who had always looked after