"I see..."
Hearing Orochimaru's report, Mirai thoughtfully stroked his chin.
The power of the Mangekyō Sharingan was immense, but the burden it placed on the body was equally heavy.
A normal person's body simply couldn't sustain the immense consumption required by the Mangekyō Sharingan.
In the original story, even Kakashi Hatake, who only maintained a three-tomoe Sharingan, constantly suffered from chakra depletion, let alone an average shinobi.
Even among the Uchiha who hadn't awakened the Mangekyō themselves, many struggled to endure its strain.
However, Mirai had a solution in mind.
After a brief moment of thought, he spoke. "Orochimaru, I happen to know someone. His name is Shin."
"Shin possesses an extraordinary physique—his cells do not reject anything."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru couldn't hide his surprise. "Mirai-kun, is there truly such a remarkable human in this world?"
As a scientist, Orochimaru understood cellular rejection all too well.
This issue had caused him countless headaches.
If someone truly existed who was completely immune to rejection, they would be an invaluable experimental subject.
Sensing Orochimaru's thoughts, Mirai remarked, "Orochimaru, your human emotions are growing increasingly faint. You risk losing many of life's pleasures."
Orochimaru remained indifferent. "That would be for the best."
"Discarding human emotions allows for clearer judgment."
"After witnessing my disciples, comrades, and subordinates die so easily before my eyes, I understood the fragility of life."
"From that moment on, I made a decision—I would cease being human!"
After briefly sharing his thoughts, Orochimaru continued, "Mirai, let's return to the topic of Shin."
Mirai responded flatly, "I'll send someone to find Shin. Once I receive word, I'll bring him to you."
Orochimaru offered a graceful bow. "I look forward to that day."
Mirai smiled slightly.
Shin's unique cells, with their complete lack of rejection, made them exceptionally easy to cultivate.
In Boruto, even with his rudimentary laboratory, Shin had managed to produce a large number of clones. With Shin's cells in his possession, Mirai could certainly create even more clones.
And if killing those clones granted him attribute points, that would be ideal.
If not, they could still serve as chakra vessels.
After all, once Shin's clones received Hashirama cells and the Mangekyō Sharingan, they would never lack chakra.
"Orochimaru, I'll be leaving now."
"Wait a moment, Mirai-kun." Orochimaru glanced at Kabuto, who nodded and swiftly departed.
Mirai raised an eyebrow. "Orochimaru, what are you up to?"
Orochimaru smiled mysteriously. "Nothing much, just preparing a gift for you."
...
Moments later—
A series of hurried footsteps echoed, and a young girl with a ponytail and delicate features approached.
"Mirai-sama, Orochimaru-sama..."
"I am Guren."
With her head bowed, Guren's expression was one of deep reverence.
As a shinobi, she had a natural admiration for Uchiha Mirai.
When she learned from Kabuto that Orochimaru intended to assign her to Mirai, she was overjoyed.
Becoming a subordinate of Uchiha Mirai—could there be anything more meaningful in her life?
However, now that she was face-to-face with him, Guren felt a growing sense of unease.
Could someone as powerful as Mirai truly take notice of a shinobi like her?
While Guren was lost in thought, Mirai was carefully observing her.
She appeared to be around the same age as Yūgao Uzuki and Anko Mitarashi—roughly fifteen.
Yet, despite her age, she already possessed striking beauty and a well-developed figure.
"Mirai-kun, Guren wields the Crystal Release kekkei genkai and has great potential as a shinobi."
"From now on, she will follow you."
Understanding Orochimaru's unspoken message, Mirai nodded knowingly.
As expected of his most loyal subordinate—always able to cater precisely to his interests.
Thinking this, Mirai turned to Guren. "Guren, correct?"
"Follow me. First, let me see your strength."
With that, he stepped through a portal created by Yomotsu Hirasaka and vanished.
Orochimaru's pupils contracted.
As expected—he had even mastered opening space-time portals?
And not only that, but he could also maintain them stably for an extended period...
Truly terrifying.
Guren hesitated briefly before glancing at Orochimaru, then nervously stepped into the Yomotsu Hirasaka portal.
———
A brief moment later, Guren found herself inside a training ground.
She had only taken a single step, yet she had instantly traveled from the experimental base to this place...
Experiencing space-time ninjutsu for the first time, Guren couldn't help but be amazed.
Just then, Uchiha Mirai's voice rang out.
"Guren, attack me. Show me your strength."
Hearing this, Guren obediently nodded. "Yes, Mirai-sama!"
Upon receiving the command, she immediately launched an attack on Uchiha Mirai.
"Crystal Release: Shuriken Jutsu!"
Several shuriken made of crystal swiftly shot toward Uchiha Mirai.
Mirai clapped his hands together. "Ice Release: Shuriken Jutsu!"
Since this was merely a test of Guren's abilities, he refrained from using overwhelming force, instead countering with Ice Release to neutralize her crystal shuriken.
Seeing her attack fail, Guren didn't hesitate to follow up with another technique.
"Crystal Release: Crystal Dragon Jutsu!"
A massive crystalline dragon materialized, roaring as it charged toward Uchiha Mirai.
Mirai clapped his hands again. "Ice Release: Ice Crystal Dragon Jutsu!"
The ice-formed dragon collided head-on with the crystal dragon.
Countless shards scattered through the air, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Guren couldn't help but admire him.
"As expected, neutralizing my Crystal Release so effortlessly."
The hardness of Crystal Release was beyond measure—even hardened steel kunai couldn't necessarily match its strength.
Yet Mirai had countered it so easily with mere Ice Release, ending in a draw...
Mirai gazed at her and spoke calmly. "Guren, use your full strength against me."
"Show me your true limits."
Guren nodded, her expression turning serious.
She gathered all her strength, pushing her Crystal Release to its peak.
"Crystal Release: Crystal Prison Formation!"
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