Chapter 157: Mirai Uchiha No Longer Warrants My Concern

In the Hidden Leaf Village. 

At the Hokage Tower, 

Mirai Uchiha looked at Nonou Yakushi, who stood before him with evident hope. Then he gave a slight shake of his head. "Nonou, lately there is something extremely important in the village that requires my attention, so we'll have to delay our meal for now." 

Upon hearing this, Nonou Yakushi dipped her head slightly, visibly disappointed, yet managed a faint smile. "Then I won't bother you any longer, Lord Mirai." 

After saying that, Nonou Yakushi turned and left. 

Once she left, Mirai Uchiha chuckled and gently set the scroll aside. 

The words just now were naturally all excuses. Although Kushina Uzumaki was nearing childbirth, he still had time for a brief meal. 

But if one wishes to maintain control within a relationship, one cannot grant every wish of the other party. 

Seven parts warmth and three parts distance—this approach was far more effective than endlessly chasing her like a starved lapdog. 

As for why Nonou Yakushi had invited him to dine… 

Ever since discussing the orphanage's funding issues with Nonou Yakushi, Mirai had assigned Tetsuka Uchiha to handle follow-up communication. 

Under Tetsuka's calculated resistance, Nonou Yakushi had no choice but to come seeking his help to resolve the financial problems. 

After several rounds of interaction, Mirai Uchiha clearly sensed the shift in Nonou Yakushi's attitude toward him. 

He believed it wouldn't be long before his pursuit of her succeeded. 

And once Nonou belonged to him, he wouldn't need to worry about Kabuto Yakushi's loyalty anymore. 

After a while, Shisui Uchiha walked in. 

Shisui Uchiha bowed respectfully and spoke solemnly, "Lord Future, the delivery room for Kushina Uzumaki has been selected, and the medical team has already been assembled. Her due date should be tonight itself."

"Lord Mirai, are you certain additional personnel aren't needed to protect her?" 

Mirai Uchiha replied indifferently, "No need. You focus only on maintaining order within the village. I will personally oversee Kushina Uzumaki's safety." 

Shisui Uchiha nodded. "Lord Mirai, there is another matter. Biwako Sarutobi wishes to assist with Kushina Uzumaki's delivery herself…" 

"Let her do as she pleases." 

"Yes!" 

After Shisui Uchiha left, Mirai Uchiha closed his eyes to rest. 

Everything had been fully prepared. 

Obito, do not disappoint me. 

——— 

In Amegakure, 

Inside a cave, Obito Uchiha, wearing a tiger-patterned mask, suddenly opened his eyes and coldly said to Zetsu as he emerged from the ground, "Got news?" 

White Zetsu nodded. "Obito, according to our observation, tonight is the moment when the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki will go into labor. At that time, her control over the Nine-Tails will weaken to its extreme point."

Black Zetsu continued, "Obito, with perfect timing, you can easily extract the Nine-Tails from the jinchuriki."

"But regarding the Nine-Tails jinchuriki, the Hidden Leaf Village will definitely be on high alert tonight. It won't be easy to make a move against her."

Obito Uchiha scoffed coldly, "As long as I have these eyes, nothing can stand in my way."

White Zetsu asked curiously, "Obito, I heard the Nine-Tails jinchuriki is your sensei's wife. Are you really okay with attacking her?"

Obito hesitated briefly before solemnly replying, "In the world I create, everyone will live a life of fulfillment. I'm merely helping her escape from reality's suffering a bit earlier."

White Zetsu couldn't help but chuckle, "Then she should actually thank you."

Seeing Obito's displeased look, Black Zetsu quickly changed the subject, "Obito, do you think you can defeat Mirai Uchiha?"

"Mirai Uchiha?" Obito sneered, "He's just a clueless fool who understands nothing at all. I've already stopped considering him a threat long ago."

After all, he was now a man who understood all the truths.

Whether it was the origins of the ninja world or the ancient secrets of the Sage of Six Paths and the Rinnegan, he understood them completely.

Compared to him, how much could Mirai Uchiha possibly understand?

That guy probably only had a shallow grasp of the Mangekyo Sharingan, at best.

Seeing his expression, Black Zetsu had a dark line appear on its face.

While it acknowledged that Obito's Mangekyo Sharingan abilities were impressive, did he really need to become this arrogant?

To prevent any setbacks in the plan, Black Zetsu directly said, "Based on the intelligence we've gathered recently, Mirai Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan ability is most likely capable of copying Bloodline Limits and resurrecting the dead."

"In addition, Mirai also has other Kekkei Genkai techniques such as Boil Release, Scorch Release, Shikotsumyaku (Dead-Bone Pulse), and Magnet Release..."

"Obito, you'd better not underestimate him."

Upon hearing this, Obito proudly declared, "It won't be long before Mirai Uchiha realizes that the power he's so proud of can't even scratch the hem of my clothing."

Black Zetsu knew this arrogance was typical of the Uchiha Clan, so he chose to stay silent.

Seeing the moment, White Zetsu seized the chance to speak up, "Obito, we've put in a lot of effort for this investigation. Shouldn't you give us a little reward?"

Obito nodded, "Although this information means little to me, you did indeed put in some effort."

"Tell me, what reward do you want?"

White Zetsu suddenly looked excited, "Obito, do you think you could... um... go to the bathroom in front of me?"

"I was thinking, if I could get a close-up look at human poop, maybe I'd finally figure out what it actually feels like to have to take a dump..."

White Zetsu hadn't even finished speaking before Obito Uchiha turned and started walking toward the cave's exit without looking back: "This is the last time. Make that kind of request again, and I'll kill you!"

White Zetsu muttered glumly, "I'm just indulging my curiosity."

Obito Uchiha replied coldly, "Rest assured — in the Infinite Tsukuyomi world I create, I'll make you shit yourself every damn day."

————

Night fell.

Inside a remote woodland cabin near the Hidden Leaf Village,

Kushina Uzumaki tightly gripped Minato Namikaze's hand, her face pale, sweat dripping from her forehead.

Sharp pains in her abdomen caused her to softly cry out from time to time.

An elderly woman with a bun hairstyle entered with several medical staff, "Minato, Kushina is giving birth now — please wait outside."

Minato gently patted Kushina's hand. "Kushina, I'll be just outside waiting for you."

A faint smile appeared on Kushina's face: "Don't worry, Kurama promised not to act up, so everything will be fine."

Nodding, Minato bowed respectfully toward Biwako Sarutobi: "Lady Biwako, Kushina is in your hands now."

After Minato left, Mirai Uchiha snapped her eyes open while still at the Hokage's Office.

Using the Mind's Eye of the Kagura, she detected a sudden spatial ripple.

Obito Uchiha was here!

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