Ninja Academy's Exam

This trip to Kumogakure had been immensely fruitful; he had established his authority and secured wealth, putting him in quite a good mood.

Killer B, meanwhile, was excitedly preparing a rap to bid farewell to his big brother.

As a result, he was promptly chased out by the foul-tempered Fourth Raikage, who was busy muttering curses.

While Mirai and Killer B were leaving Kumogakure for Konoha, thousands of miles away, the long-absent Orochimaru and his little brother Kabuto Yakushi were meeting with the masked man, Obito, in a hidden cave.

Obito's mask had been updated!

Both of his eyes were now exposed!

One eye was a Sharingan, while the other was a Rinnegan!

Listening to the plan Obito laid out, Orochimaru's face was filled with shock.

Taking advantage of Orochimaru's departure, Uchiha Sasuke, who had been lying in wait for three years, seized the opportunity to strike out of Otogakure, officially breaking away from Orochimaru!

With several subordinates he had long since "turned," Uchiha Sasuke began his path of vengeance!

For a moment, the seemingly calm ninja world was actually filled with undercurrents!

A terrifying storm was about to arrive!

Killer B couldn't remember how many years it had been since he had truly left Kumogakure.

Along the way, he kept looking here and there, his emotions running exceptionally high; one could say he was having the time of his life.

Furthermore, he was quite the extrovert, grabbing hold of Mirai and chattering incessantly.

Although Mirai didn't particularly dislike the Eight-Tails jinchuriki, he truly couldn't handle the man's powerful rap bombardment.

Left with no choice, Mirai finally resorted to one method: threatening him.

Mirai threatened Killer B directly, saying, "If you dare to keep blathering on, I'll send you straight back to Kumogakure." Only then did Killer B obediently shut his mouth like a good boy.

Just like that, the pair spent half a month traveling before finally returning to Konoha.

As for Killer B, who was seeing the legendary "number one ninja village" for the first time, he became extremely excited.

Although Kumogakure had developed well over the years, compared to the prosperous Konoha, the gap between the two was more than just one level.

One had to know that the Land of Fire was located at the center of the entire ninja world, occupying the most fertile land, the largest territory, and the widest population.

Its true foundation could be said to far exceed the other four major ninja villages.

If Mirai hadn't been dragging him along to meet the Hokage, Tsunade, Killer B would likely have already rushed into the streets of Konoha to find some fun.

In fact, over the past half-month, Tsunade had already received the news.

The Raikage's office had released an official document, notifying the entire ninja world.

It expressed a solemn apology regarding the incident involving Hizashi Hyuga, and the attitude was so sincere that it caused an uproar across the ninja world at the time.

From that moment on, Tsunade knew that Mirai must have done something in Kumogakure to make the Fourth Raikage willing to lower his head and admit his mistake.

However, when she stood in the Hokage's office, looking at the "Cloud Village Submission Document" placed before her, along with a silver savings book of staggering value, Tsunade—the Fifth Hokage—was completely stunned.

Admitting a mistake was merely a matter of face.

But the things placed before her eyes were tangible, real benefits!

She never expected Mirai to be "capable" to such a degree; it was practically a super-sized return!

Her original intention had merely been to prod and remind the Raikage to take the Akatsuki issue seriously.

But now, Mirai had essentially nationalized Kumogakure.

Not only that, he had even lured the Fourth Raikage's brother, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki Killer B, to Konoha!

Such a great achievement was something even her granduncle and granduncle-in-law had never accomplished!

Tsunade had dealt with the Fourth Raikage many times before and knew exactly what a domineering and difficult fellow he was!

Therefore, she understood all the more how rare it was for Mirai to have achieved this.

After a long while, Tsunade asked in a murmur, "You brat, how... how did you make the Fourth Raikage compromise?"

"Well, it wasn't much!"

Mirai waved his hand dismissively and then explained to Tsunade with a lighthearted, nonsensical lie: "Lord Raikage isn't as domineering as the rumors say. I found him very easy to talk to!"

"After we had a friendly exchange, he decisively agreed to the conditions I proposed."

The lies Mirai told were delivered without a hint of redness or shortness of breath, as if that was exactly how things had happened.

It was fortunate that the Fourth Raikage wasn't there; if he had been present and heard these words, he probably would have been angered to the point of tears.

"Just like that?" Tsunade asked, looking at Mirai with suspicion, not quite believing him.

Mirai kept up his honest appearance, shrugged his shoulders, and replied, "Just like that!"

However, Killer B, standing to the side, rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Despite this, he couldn't help but spitefully chime in with Mirai's words: "It was a friendly exchange alright, but this jerk was standing on a Great Buddha while he did it!"

"A Great Buddha?" Hearing this, Tsunade frowned, and then, as if she realized something, her small mouth fell open as she whispered, "Could it be that one..."

In an instant, the technique of the legendary First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, flashed through her mind.

Killer B was incredibly quick-witted; he nodded directly and said, "That's right, it's exactly as you think."

Even after more than half a month, the memory still made his skin crawl.

Tsunade rolled her White Eyes at Mirai in mock reproach, every movement radiating an infinite charm.

"Alright."

At this moment, Mirai clapped his hands and said to Tsunade, "The issue with Kumogakure is resolved. I'll leave this guy to you, Lord Hokage; you handle the arrangements."

"I suggest letting him hang out with Naruto. Both of them are jinchuriki, so I imagine they'll have plenty of common ground. Besides, the kid is quite lonely, and this fellow has a playful personality."

Although Mirai didn't explicitly say he wanted Killer B to teach Naruto how to control the Nine-Tails, Tsunade was sharp enough to grasp his meaning instantly and agreed with a cheerful smile.

"Right, in that case, I'm heading out!" Mirai nodded, immediately deciding to take his leave.

"Hmph!" Tsunade let out a cold laugh at the sight, teasing him directly, "In such a rush to go find your girlfriends?"