Naruto: Saving the Uchiha by Starting with the Plunder System Chapter 21

In the past, Uchiha Mirai would have avoided the Third Shinobi World War at all costs.

After all...

On the brutal battlefield, danger lurked at every moment.

One careless mistake could cost him his life.

But now, Uchiha Mirai's thoughts were completely different.

With the Plunder System, he needed a place like the Third Shinobi World War, where he could kill without end.

As long as he killed enough enemies, his strength would continue to grow.

Once he had accumulated enough power, he could begin settling accounts with the Hokage faction.

The Uchiha Clan...

Would surely become a new force in the shinobi world under his leadership!

Sunagakure.

Kazekage Building.

Kazekage Office.

An elderly woman with short silver hair stood with her hands behind her back, looking out the window as her gaze gradually hardened.

"Big Sister, are we really going to wage war against Konoha?"

Behind Chiyo, an old man with long white eyebrows asked worriedly.

"Ebizo, I've suppressed this hatred in my heart for far too long."

"This may be my only chance to avenge my son and daughter-in-law."

Chiyo turned around, her eyes filled with hatred. "Konoha is nowhere near as powerful as it once was. We even defeated Kumogakure—what is there to worry about?"

Hearing Chiyo's words, Ebizo's lips moved. "But... White Fang is already dead."

"Hmph!"

"Even if he's dead, I'll still make Konoha pay the price."

Chiyo spoke coldly.

After her son and daughter-in-law died, Sasori had become withdrawn and strange.

Now, he had even killed the village guards, secretly fled the village, and become a Rogue Ninja.

Konoha was responsible for all of this.

So... no matter what, she would make Konoha pay the price!

"But..."

"You don't need to persuade me." Seeing that Ebizo still wanted to say something, Chiyo waved her hand. "This is also the Daimyo's decision."

After repelling Kumogakure's sneak attack, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind had set his sights on the more fertile Land of Fire.

If they could defeat Konoha, the benefits the Land of Wind could obtain would be immeasurable.

Therefore, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind fully supported Chiyo's proposal and had even allocated a substantial amount of military funding in advance.

Hearing Chiyo invoke the Daimyo as well, Ebizo said nothing more and silently left the room.

After he left, Chiyo took a deep breath.

This time, she would make Konoha's ninja suffer the loss of their families as well!

Konoha.

Following behind an Anbu, Uchiha Mirai arrived at the Hokage's office.

The moment he entered, he saw Minato Namikaze, Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, Kakashi Hatake, Shinku Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi standing to one side.

"Alright, everyone is here."

Once Uchiha Mirai had taken his place, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and spoke gravely. "There have been constant border clashes recently. The ninja of Sunagakure, in particular, have been extremely active."

"The village has decided to transport a batch of supplies to the front lines and provide support to the ninja stationed there."

"Shinku, Minato, the two of you will be in charge of this matter."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's order, Minato Namikaze and Shinku Yuhi immediately nodded.

After handing each of them a mission scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze to Uchiha Mirai. "Mirai, this mission is extremely dangerous, and you are a ninja of the Uchiha Clan. If you do not wish to go, I can transfer you back to the Police Force."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Uchiha Mirai sneered inwardly.

Old bastard.

As expected, he still didn't trust him.

"Third Hokage, I don't want to go to the Police Force. No matter how dangerous the battlefield is, I will not retreat."

Uchiha Mirai said firmly.

You've got to be kidding.

He was counting on getting to the battlefield to rapidly grow stronger. If he went back to the Konoha Military Police Force, how the hell was he supposed to improve?!

"Good. Then I'll leave this matter to you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and waved his hand. "Go make your preparations. You leave tomorrow."

"Yes!"

After everyone had left, an Anbu emerged from the shadows.

"Well?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Anbu and asked.

"Hokage, according to my perception, Uchiha Mirai's mind and Chakra showed no fluctuations. What he said just now should have all been his true thoughts."

"Understood."

Hearing the Anbu's reply, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt greatly relieved.

It seemed his judgment had been correct. Uchiha Mirai truly was a trustworthy pawn.

The next day.

At the village entrance.

"Morning~"

Uchiha Mirai strolled over leisurely and greeted the others, who had arrived long ago.

"Hey, why are you so late?"

"You made everyone wait for you!"

Obito Uchiha looked at Uchiha Mirai in displeasure.

"Hm?"

"Was I late?"

Uchiha Mirai looked at Obito Uchiha in confusion.

"Uh..." Obito Uchiha was left speechless.

There were still nearly two minutes until the meeting time. Uchiha Mirai was not late—they had simply arrived too early.

"Even if you weren't late, you..."

"Keep yapping, and I'll kill you."

Feeling the killing intent emanating from Uchiha Mirai, Obito Uchiha immediately felt every hair on his body stand on end.

The oppressive pressure made it difficult for him to breathe.

"Mirai, I'll apologize on Obito's behalf."

Minato Namikaze stepped forward and smiled at Uchiha Mirai.

"You... you were trying to kill me just now!"

Obito Uchiha finally came back to his senses and stared at Uchiha Mirai, muttering.

"I was just joking."

Uchiha Mirai shrugged. "Who knew you'd be so easy to scare?"

"Damn it..."

Obito Uchiha clenched his fists.

Being scared speechless by a single sentence from Uchiha Mirai in front of Rin Nohara made him feel like he had lost all face.

They were both ninja, so why was this guy's presence so terrifying?

Kakashi Hatake was somewhat surprised as well.

The aura Uchiha Mirai had shown just now truly did not seem like that of someone who had graduated from the Ninja Academy less than half a year ago.

Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi, on the other hand, looked completely accustomed to it.

Especially Asuma Sarutobi.

Seeing Obito Uchiha like that, he actually felt an inexplicable sense of sympathy.

They were birds of a feather!

Once upon a time, he had lost face before Uchiha Mirai like that more times than he could count.

If they did not still have to travel, Asuma Sarutobi would have wanted to pull Obito Uchiha aside and exchange notes.

The six of them escorted the convoy toward the border.

After leaving the village's thirty-mile radius, everyone became doubly cautious.

Although they were still within the Land of Fire, the Shinobi World was beginning to grow chaotic. Even within their own country, they could very well encounter attacks from hostile ninja.

It was already evening, yet the group had covered less than one-fifth of the journey.

By their calculations, it would take at least five days to reach their destination.

After stopping to rest, Uchiha Mirai skillfully set traps around the area.

Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi joined in, busying themselves as well.

Under Uchiha Mirai's influence, the two of them had become highly proficient in these basic ninja skills.

Watching the group at work, Minato Namikaze wore an envious expression. "Senior Shinku, Mirai seems like an excellent ninja."

Though both were from the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Mirai and Obito Uchiha were practically polar opposites.

"Hehe... Mirai truly is reassuring."

"A large part of why Kurenai and Asuma have become the way they are now is because of Mirai's influence."

Shinku Yuhi sighed with emotion.

If not for Mirai, with Kurenai's willful temperament and Asuma's rebellious streak, who knew how much trouble it would have taken to teach them?

"If possible, I'd like Mirai to spend more time with Kakashi."

"No problem."

After receiving Shinku Yuhi's affirmative answer, Minato Namikaze revealed a warm smile.

Back when he was in the Anbu, Kakashi had once been his subordinate.