Chapter 249: Are You Changing Faces on Me?

Looking at Uchiha Mirai standing before him, the Five-Tails, Kokuō, was utterly dumbfounded.

From this man, Kokuō could sense a power that was all too familiar.

This kind of power... It had only ever been felt from that old Sage of Six Paths.

If not for the stark difference in appearance between Uchiha Mirai and the Sage, Kokuō might have truly believed that the old man had been resurrected.

Seeing that Kokuō had stopped struggling, Mirai spoke calmly,

"Kokuō, reviving the Ten-Tails requires your power. Enter my body."

Kokuō froze.

Revive the Ten-Tails?

Who exactly was this person?

How did he even know about the Ten-Tails?

Ever since the Sage of Six Paths passed away, no one should have known about the existence of the Ten-Tails.

"Who... exactly are you?"

Hearing Kokuō's question, Uchiha Mirai chuckled. "I am the one who knows everything."

"Knows everything?" Kokuō snorted. "You sure talk big."

Seeing Kokuō's skepticism, Uchiha Mirai remained unfazed and continued,

"It's been a long time since you've seen the other tailed beasts, hasn't it?"

"Sealed within me are Saiken, Gyūki, Matatabi, and Kurama. Once you're inside, you can catch up with them."

"They'll tell you everything about me."

With that, Uchiha Mirai placed his hand on Kokuō's body.

Under the immense power of the Rinnegan, Kokuō was instantly sealed into Mirai's body.

In the blink of an eye, only Han's lifeless corpse remained on the ground.

Inside the mental realm.

Through the memories of Kurama, Saiken, and Gyūki, Kokuō learned everything about Uchiha Mirai.

With a hint of doubt, Kokuō asked, "Will that guy really keep his promise?"

"If he doesn't separate our consciousness when reviving the Ten-Tails, won't we be doomed?"

Kurama scoffed. "I know Mirai well. He wouldn't do something like that."

Gyūki nodded in agreement. "You should have sensed it too. Mirai's power is already close to that of the Sage of Six Paths. He has no reason to deceive us."

Kokuō pondered for a moment before nodding.

That made sense.

Then, Kokuō turned to Matatabi, who had been silent all this time, and said in a low voice,

"Matatabi, you're as arrogant as ever."

"It's been ages since we last met, and you have nothing to say to me?"

"Maybe it's time to change that attitude of yours."

Matatabi lazily lifted its eyelids, stretched its front paws forward, arched its back, and let out a yawn.

"Cats are a proud and aloof species. I was born this way, I can't change."

Before Matatabi could finish speaking, Mirai's figure appeared in the mental realm.

In a flash, Matatabi leaped over Gyūki and Kurama, landing right in front of Mirai.

It rubbed itself against Mirai's legs a few times before curling up at his feet.

"Mirai, congratulations on taking another step toward your goal."

"One day, you will surpass the Sage of Six Paths."

Hearing this, Mirai smiled and nodded, reaching out to scratch Matatabi's head.

Matatabi purred contentedly.

Seeing this scene, Kokuō was completely dumbfounded.

Wait a minute...

Where was that cold and aloof attitude?

Was Matatabi just putting on a show with me?

Kurama and Saiken weren't the least bit surprised, not even bothering to lift their heads.

Gyūki, on the other hand, lumbered over to Mirai and said in a deep voice,

"Uh... Mirai, congratulations."

Matatabi glanced at Gyūki and let out a quiet snort.

Trying to compete for favor?

After a moment of thought, Matatabi spoke in an elegant, clear voice,

"Mirai, may all your wishes come true, your strength forever growing, and your journey never-ending."

After saying this, it smugly glanced at Gyūki.

Gyūki scratched the horn on its head and mumbled, "Uh... yeah, same here."

Matatabi instantly deflated.

"Hahahaha..."

Uchiha Mirai couldn't help but burst into laughter, feeling quite amused.

These tailed beasts were truly something else, each with such distinct personalities.

"Kokuō, you should have a general understanding of me by now."

"If there's anything you need, just let me know."

Kokuō immediately nodded. "Understood."

After chatting for a while, Mirai bid farewell to the tailed beasts.

"I need to return to Konoha. We'll talk again soon."

Hearing this, Kokuō quickly offered, "Mirai, I'm fast. Ride on my back, and I'll take you there."

"Hmm..." Uchiha Mirai considered for a moment before nodding. "Alright."

Riding on Kokuō across the ninja world—now that would be quite the sight.

A flicker of regret flashed in Matatabi's eyes.

Damn it. Why didn't I think of that?

Kokuō, you sly fox... or rather, sly horse.

...

Land of Birds.

On a barren volcano, a red-haired, red-bearded man sat cross-legged, a faint smile on his face.

Finally... finally, he had escaped that wretched Iwagakure.

That bastard Ōnoki... This time, he wouldn't let that old fool drag him back.

From now on, Rōshi would live his life the way he wanted!

Not long after, a teasing voice rang in Rōshi's mind.

"Rōshi, sneaking away like this is pretty disgraceful. Why not go back and make a scene in Iwagakure with me?"

"Wouldn't you love to see Ōnoki lose his temper?"

Rōshi snorted. "Son Gokū, quit wasting your breath. Sure, I can't stand Ōnoki, but that doesn't mean I want to take it out on the village."

"From now on, we'll travel and train together. We'll live as carefree monks."

Seeing that Rōshi had seen through his ploy, Son Gokū huffed impatiently.

"Hmph! Fine, but don't expect to borrow my power anymore."

Rōshi ignored him and resumed meditating.

Suddenly, his eyes snapped open.

At the foot of the mountain, two figures in black cloaks with red clouds were approaching.

"Just left the village, and I'm already being hunted down... These guys just won't give up."

Rōshi got to his feet, irritation flashing in his eyes as he charged down the mountainside.

"Leader, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki is coming straight for us."

Watching Rōshi rush toward them, a tall, shark-like man with gills on his face grinned.

The orange-haired man beside him remained expressionless, his lavender Rinnegan glowing faintly.

"Kisame, do you want to spar with him?"

Kisame chuckled and shook his head. "No, no, I'd rather see the leader's divine power at work."

Hearing this, Pain stepped forward.

"Lava Release: Fireball Jutsu!"

A massive sphere of molten rock shot toward them.

Pain lifted an arm, his robe billowing in an unseen wind.

"Shinra Tensei!"

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