After Mirai finished speaking, the people around him reacted differently. Hyuga Hiashi frowned, wanting to say more, but Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly thought of something when he noticed Mirai's wounds. He asked, "Who did you fight?"
Mirai did not stop walking. He continued through the rain, gripping the rainwater dripping from his umbrella. Though the rain was loud, Mirai's footsteps were especially distinct.
When Mirai reached the entrance to the Heroes' Cemetery, he saw the graveyard and a massive memorial stone. Reverence rose in his heart.
Though they were ninja, they would do anything to achieve their goals and complete their missions.
However, these ninja—these fallen ninja—had sacrificed themselves to protect their homeland. They deserved the word "hero."
Mirai stepped through the gate, passing Sarutobi Hiruzen. The crowd continued watching Mirai. His figure seemed tall as he waited for their words.
"You didn't guess?" Mirai said with a quiet smile, then strode into the cemetery.
"Could it be..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupils suddenly contracted upon hearing Mirai's words, his face filled with disbelief.
Everyone around them looked confused, and some even thought Mirai was fooling them.
"Grandpa Huo Ying, what does Mirai mean?" Naruto asked loudly in confusion, scratching his head with both hands.
Naruto's words were also what many people wanted to ask.
Sarutobi Hiruzen came back to his senses. Meeting everyone's gazes, he finally thought of Danzo Shimura again and said in a low voice:
"Orochimaru! As expected, Mirai's target must have been Orochimaru."
"What?!"
"How is that possible?"
"Orochimaru is an S-rank rogue ninja, one of the legendary Three Ninja. How could Mirai fight him!"
However, according to some people, Mirai did not seem to be the last person to see Orochimaru.
"I can prove it. When Orochimaru appeared in the village, Mirai let me go, then stopped him