Hearing Samehada let out a satisfied burp, Kisame froze in place, momentarily at a loss.
Ever since he had obtained Samehada, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
People called him the "Tailed Beast without a Tail" because his chakra reserves had reached a monstrous level.
When he first got Samehada, he had tested its abilities.
The result? His chakra had been completely devoured in no time.
Yet now, Samehada was so full that it had lost the will to fight…
Just how much chakra did Mirai have?!
Seeing Kisame's dumbfounded expression, Mirai couldn't help but chuckle.
Messing with Kisame was quite entertaining.
It even put him in a better mood.
Kisame truly lived up to his reputation as the "most honest man in the ninja world," actually believing that Samehada could drain him dry…
Thinking of this, Mirai smirked and spoke, "Kisame, do you know the origins of Samehada?"
Kisame snapped out of his daze and replied blankly, "Samehada is the greatest of the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist. It has the ability to absorb an opponent's chakra and even feed it back to its wielder, healing their injuries."
"It has existed since the era of the First Mizukage."
"As for its origins…" Kisame shook his head. "That's all I know."
Hearing this, Mirai said casually, "Samehada was originally a lackey of the Three-Tails Isobu, surviving by leeching off its chakra."
"During battles, it supplied chakra to the Three-Tails."
"Later, after Kirigakure was established, the Three-Tails was captured, and Samehada became one of the village's prized weapons."
Upon hearing this explanation, Kisame's eyes lit up with realization. "So that's how it is."
"Which means…" Mirai picked up the blade, which had already slithered to his side, "with the amount of chakra I possess, there's no way Samehada could ever drain me completely."
"Not to mention, the Three-Tails is sealed inside me. Samehada sensed its presence, which is why it abandoned you just now."
Understanding the situation, Kisame let out a helpless laugh. "So, you've been playing me from the start…"
"Mirai, I admit you're incredibly strong."
"Fighting someone like you is an honor." Kisame formed a hand seal, his chakra surging violently. "Since defeat is inevitable, let me end this myself."
Kisame didn't know why Mirai had spared him so far, but whether it was his mind or his corpse, he wouldn't allow any information about the organization to be leaked.
A massive Water Prison engulfed him, and countless sharks were summoned.
"Madara-sama… it's a shame I won't get to witness the new world you create…"
As his voice faded, the swarm of sharks tore into his flesh.
In just moments, nothing remained of him.
———
"Hey! Kisame!"
"Huh?"
Hearing a voice, Kisame slowly opened his eyes.
Mirai stood before him.
"What… what's going on?" Kisame murmured blankly.
Hadn't he already died?
As his consciousness fully returned, Kisame realized something was wrong.
Everything that just happened…
Was an illusion?!
Looking at Uchiha Mirai, who hadn't even moved, and the bewildered expressions of those around him, a bead of cold sweat slid down Kisame's forehead.
"What a terrifying power…"
"Kisame, from now on, follow me."
Mirai spoke firmly.
As one of the real men in the world of shinobi, Kisame's personality was something Mirai admired.
Rather than killing him, it was better to make him an ally.
However, upon hearing Mirai's offer, Kisame immediately shook his head.
"I will not betray the organization."
Mirai raised an eyebrow. "Akatsuki?"
"What about that organization is worth your loyalty?"
Kisame answered with pride, "Of course, Akatsuki's goal is to create a world where everyone's wishes come true."
"This world is full of lies. I'm sick of it."
He thought of all the missions he had completed, killing his own comrades with his own hands.
Friends he had fought alongside, forced to slaughter each other for the sake of the village…
Deception was everywhere. The strong wielded absolute power over the weak.
He was tired of such a world.
"A world where everyone's wishes come true?" Mirai scoffed. "Is that really all Obito could come up with?"
Though the reasoning was slightly different from what he remembered, the essence remained unchanged.
Uchiha Obito… That guy was always running away from reality.
"Obito?" Kisame frowned, confused by the name. "Who's Obito?"
Mirai chuckled. "Uchiha Obito. He was a loser who was in my class back in the day. He's the one who pretended to be Uchiha Madara, manipulated Yagura, and fed you all that nonsense about escaping reality."
Kisame's heart sank.
No way…
The strong leader he had followed was just a fraud?
With a hint of disbelief, Kisame hesitantly asked, "You're not lying to me, are you?"
"I have no reason to." Mirai sneered. "What could I possibly gain from making up a story just to deceive you?"
Though Mirai's words were blunt, Kisame found himself agreeing.
With Mirai's status, power, and knowledge, there was no reason for him to fabricate such a tale.
Moreover, only he and "Madara" knew about their conversation when he was recruited.
If Mirai knew about it, it meant he wasn't lying.
A bitter smile crept onto Kisame's face.
His whole life had been a joke.
Even the goal he had been willing to die for had been built on lies and deception…
Seeing Kisame's shaken expression, Uchiha Mirai spoke at just the right moment.
"Kisame, I, too, want to change this world."
"I may not be able to grant everyone's wishes, but I can bring peace to the ninja world and ensure that most people live in prosperity."
"What happened in Kirigakure will never happen again."
"Come. Join me."
"I will teach you ninjutsu that requires no hand seals."
Mirai's promise left Kisame momentarily stunned.
But in the end, he nodded in agreement.
If "Madara"—no, if Uchiha Obito had deceived him, then there was no reason to continue serving him.
After witnessing Mirai's strength today, Kisame believed that, in the end, Mirai would be the one to have the last laugh.
As long as someone had the power to change this twisted world, he, Kisame, would back them up!
Seeing Kisame pledge his loyalty, a satisfied smile appeared on Mirai's face.
And at that moment, a system notification echoed in his mind.
[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully acquiring the Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique! ]
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