Not long after, Kakashi saw Nohara Rin, who had been rescued by Hyuga Mirai, at the Federation Hospital.
"Rin, are you okay?"
Nohara Rin shook her head. "I'm fine, Kakashi. Mirai-san arrived very promptly." She had been rescued almost immediately, and now, less than half an hour since Obito had taken her, she was back.
Hearing this, Kakashi felt somewhat relieved, but then he thought: "And what about Obito..."
"What happens next has nothing to do with you two, Kakashi, Nohara Rin."
Hyuga Mirai spoke to both of them, serving as both a notification and a warning. These two had some value, but they were not irreplaceable. If they overstepped further, there were people who could replace them.
"Whether Obito Uchiha lives or dies depends on whether the victims' families forgive him. Both of you have your own duties. Don't think about running around for Obito Uchiha. Otherwise, you know the consequences, right, Nohara Rin."
Upon hearing this, Nohara Rin trembled all over, then bowed slightly to Hyuga Mirai and said, "I understand, Mirai-san. I will persuade Kakashi properly."
She never wanted to endure that kind of punishment—being confined for several years—a second time in her life. If Uzumaki Ayaka hadn't visited her from time to time back then, she truly would have gone mad.
"That's good. Handle Kakashi's injuries as you see fit. Try not to affect tomorrow's government affairs internship. The Federation is quite short-handed recently."
After speaking, Hyuga Mirai left. He planned to extract all the value from Obito Uchiha in the shortest time possible, then hand him over—be it to the Uchiha clan, Naruto Uzumaki, or Kushina. However, Hyuga Mirai hoped that fool Kushina wouldn't have a relapse of kindness; otherwise, she'd truly be hopeless.
These people were the Federation's own. Obito Uchiha's abilities were indeed good, but after Hyuga Mirai stripped them away, he could perfectly create a successful biological artificial human for himself. Viewed this way, apart from letting the Uchiha clan and Naruto Uzumaki take revenge, Obito Uchiha had no other value left.
After taking Obito Uchiha to the laboratory, Hyuga Mirai used the Spirit Transformation Technique to probe his memories.
"Edo Tensei... White Zetsu... Hah, still wants to save people. Besides damaging public property tonight, another crime added... Jigen. So it's him. Hiding here..."
Hyuga Mirai obtained many interesting things from Obito Uchiha's memories. Not only did he gain many Edo Tensei bodies, but he also obtained the method to summon White Zetsu. Now that Hyuga Mirai possessed the Gedo Statue, he could be considered the master of the White Zetsu.
Most importantly, he found Jigen's location. The one who helped Obito Uchiha remove the curse mark inside his body was precisely Jigen.
The changes in the ninja world were too rapid. Originally, Jigen had been searching for a suitable vessel for his reincarnation, but the upheavals in the ninja world drew the attention of the Kara organization and Jigen to the Sand Federation. That Obito Uchiha could find Jigen was also because Kara intentionally leaked some information, allowing White Zetsu to discover them.
"Their villain is my good man. Although you left me many useful things, I'm sorry..."
Hyuga Mirai sighed slightly. People like Obito and Danzo not only hadn't caused him much trouble but had actually brought many benefits. The reason the Federation could develop to its current state in such a short time was partly due to their contributions.
But putting sentiment aside, Hyuga Mirai could let Obito Uchiha pass away in an illusion later, which would also satisfy his lifelong fantasy.
Subsequently, Hyuga Mirai removed Obito Uchiha's Mangekyo, replacing them with a pair of ordinary Sharingan, and also took some of his flesh and blood. Thus, his greatest value was gone.
Hyuga Mirai looked up and asked, "No. 18, when will the team from the Land of Water battlefield arrive?"
"They will arrive at the Federation tomorrow at 10 AM, sir."
Hearing this, Hyuga Mirai nodded. Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki happened to both be in the Federation. They could come listen together. Uchiha Tekka, as the current head of the Uchiha clan, and Kushina were probably the two people with the most say regarding Obito Uchiha's fate.
"Then issue the notice to prepare a welcome ceremony for our Kazekage-sama. Having achieved such great merit, she should at least celebrate with the people, right?"
"Understood, sir. You certainly have many ideas."
"What do you mean, No. 18? Are you mocking me? Everything I do is for the Federation."
Hyuga Mirai spread his hands, then said seriously, "It seems I need to perform regular memory cleanup for you. Not everything on the internet is good, especially conspiracy theories!"
No. 18 didn't reply but played a piece of soothing music for Hyuga Mirai, which he sternly ordered to stop.
Afterwards, with a little time left, Hyuga Mirai went to research the biological artificial human based on the Uchiha Madara template.
Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan and Mangekyo were both offensive, so Hyuga Mirai aimed for that aspect when designing the biological artificial human.
Unlimited energy was a must. Since the main body was made of particles, even a small nuclear fusion reactor could be perfectly accommodated. Additionally, there needed to be an absorption and conversion photoelectric energy reserve. For offense, it would mainly use the Rinnegan and Mangekyo Sharingan. Hyuga Mirai already had many reserve artificial humans; this one needed to be different from previous ones.
Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Cells also had to be used. Apart from the photoelectric energy reserve, Hyuga Mirai also planned to use the Hundred Healings Mark as a second energy reserve. Moreover, unique Rinnegan abilities could only be used with chakra. Hyuga Mirai needed to research the interoperability between photoelectric energy and chakra.
A night passed. By 9 AM the next day, No. 18 reminded Hyuga Mirai that the team from the Land of Water battlefield was about to return. He had also nearly finished designing an artificial human template. Now he just needed to check it a few times. If there were no errors, he could let No. 18 manufacture it.
"No. 18, I'm entrusting this template to you. If the calculations are correct, manufacture it. I'll handle the final energy component."
After giving instructions, Hyuga Mirai left to wait with the Federation leadership for Pakura's group's return.
The Federation ninja troops captured over ten thousand prisoners from the Land of Water. Among these, seventy percent would be sent to build roads across the Federation . The remaining thirty percent were women and such. They couldn't idle either; part of them were taken by the Jiekang Trade Association and others to do work within their capabilities. Most of these people were from noble backgrounds, with poor physical strength, so they needed to be trained step by step.
Once they could skillfully produce handmade products, they could proceed to the next step of physical labor, such as farming, mining, and road construction. Throwing these people directly into road construction would likely cause many deaths, which would also be a significant loss for the Federation.
Around ten o'clock, Pakura's team had arrived outside the Federation. As soon as they entered, they received an unexpectedly enthusiastic welcome.
Many people held up signs with Pakura's name and large photos, welcoming the Kazekage-sama's return like fans on both sides of the street.
Pakura's was startled at first upon entering but then felt touched. As long as the Federation's civilians lived well, her role as Kazekage was worthwhile.
But wasn't the number of people a bit too many?
Pakura's slightly slowed her pace, walking alongside Uchiha Tekka, and asked in a low voice, "Tekka-kun, don't you think the number of people welcoming us today is a bit excessive? It seems not quite normal..."
"Not normal?"
Uchiha Tekka, hearing this, used his Sharingan to observe the civilians welcoming them on both sides, then replied in a low voice, "There are no signs of Genjutsu control, Kazekage-sama. These civilians are normal..."
"That's not what I meant, Tekka-kun."
Pakura sighed slightly, touching her forehead, then continued, "Don't you think the number of people out welcoming today is too many? Even when wars ended in the past, it wasn't on this scale..."
"This should be the normal welcome scale, Kazekage-sama. After all, the Federation newspaper daily publicizes your military achievements, and annihilating a country is something that's never happened before, right?"
Uchiha Tekka looked at Pakura strangely. He felt the Kazekage-sama was the one who wasn't quite normal. In the past in Konoha, as long as they didn't lose a battle, they would receive a warm welcome upon returning to the village.
Federation newspaper?
Pakura mentally noted Uchiha Tekka's words. She planned to inquire properly later when she wasn't busy. After returning here, Pakura always had a strange feeling, indescribable, but definitely a bad premonition.
After passing through several blocks, Pakura and the others arrived at the Kazekage Building, now also called the Federation Government Center. It was a building over thirty stories tall, currently considered the Federation's tallest building. All departments stationed personnel here; it was also the headquarters of the Administrative and Finance Departments.
Apart from the Federation ninja remaining in the Land of Water, the returning ninja troops and security team members had been disbanded and sent home to rest. Pakura still needed to hold a meeting to discuss follow-up matters.
The Land of Water had many islands, requiring many ships for transportation. Both the Federation and Gato Shipping had many ships, so no worries there. Next were matters for the Administrative and Education Departments, such as dispatching government officials and dividing regions for governance.
However, these matters had already been mostly discussed during the Land of Water war and were now just being confirmed.
Both the Land of Water and the Land of Rainbows were island nations, so agricultural development might not be ideal, but they were frontline positions for developing marine resources.
The ninja world's development of seafood was still minimal. Only coastal areas, when desperately poor, would engage in fishing. But once the Federation took over the Land of Water, this situation would change.
Most Hidden Mist ninja also surrendered, and the Hidden Mist leadership were brought back as well. They definitely wouldn't be allowed to stay in the Land of Water. Ordinary Hidden Mist ninja would be scattered and join the security team. Transferring all Hidden Mist ninja away from the Land of Water wasn't realistic, but under Federation ninja surveillance, they wouldn't dare cause trouble.
After all, the ringleaders were taken away; the remaining ninja couldn't stir up waves.
Moreover, the ninja village system also needed to be phased out. Concentrating ninja power wasn't good either. The Federation's security team needed to be stationed in batches across various locations, using the Uzumaki Trade Association computers for meeting communication and order transmission.
Even though many things were discussed in advance, the meeting still lasted three hours. And after the meeting, there would undoubtedly be more to handle. Pakura felt a slight sense of foreboding, but she had just returned. Immediately proposing to step down wouldn't be good. After a month—no, half a month—she planned to hand over the Kazekage position to Hyuga Mirai.
"Fifth Kazekage, Tekka-kun, there's something I need to tell you."
After the others left one by one, Hyuga Mirai called Pakura and Uchiha Tekka to stay.
Pakura asked curiously, "What is it, Mirai-kun?"
Hyuga Mirai replied, "Something that happened yesterday, quite related to the Uchiha clan. There are still a few people who haven't arrived. I'll tell you after everyone is here."
Shortly after, Kushina, Naruto, Uchiha Mikoto, and Sasuke were called here. Pakura and Uchiha Tekka were puzzled seeing them; even genin like Naruto and Sasuke were called.
"It's like this: last night, Obito Uchiha attacked Federation Hospital chief physician Nohara Rin and Kakashi Hatake, but I captured him in the end. Obito Uchiha is the main perpetrator or accomplice of Konoha's Nine-Tails incident and the Uchiha clan extermination—that masked man back then..."
Hyuga Mirai slowly recounted last night's events, but the focus was on what Obito Uchiha had done.
Releasing the Nine-Tails was undoubtedly Obito Uchiha's doing. Hyuga Mirai merely seized the opportunity. Namikaze Minato, having used the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, was doomed. He chose to ambush Hyuga Mirai before dying and ultimately died under Hiruzen Sarutobi's staff.
Namikaze Minato's death had nothing to do with Hyuga Mirai. Kushina also understood this. Moreover, Hyuga Mirai saved Kushina, making her the only jinchuriki in the ninja world to survive after having her tailed beast extracted.
"So it was that guy. Good, good, finally caught! Obito Uchiha, Konoha's hero..."
Uchiha Tekka was so angry his face turned pale. He never imagined the one who nearly wiped out the security team was that guy Obito. The Uchiha clan never neglected any child in the clan. Even if they lost their parents, someone would be arranged to teach them ninjutsu, etc.
Otherwise, how could Obito Uchiha possibly know the Great Fireball Technique during his chunin exam at age ten? What other civilian ninja had such treatment?
To think it was him who helped Uchiha Itachi commit such acts...
Although Uchiha Sasuke also hated Obito Uchiha, the other main perpetrator of the clan extermination was his brother. So Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Mikoto both lowered their heads, feeling somewhat guilty, not daring to speak up on this matter.
After hearing about his family's tragedy, Naruto Uzumaki also had no liking for Obito Uchiha and very much disliked this person, almost equating him with Konoha's Root members.
Uchiha Tekka asked, "Mirai-kun, how does the Federation plan to handle this person?"
Hyuga Mirai said, "He has many secrets and is related to a deeply hidden organization in the ninja world. Since you are all victims, I came to consult your opinions. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be..."
"Please execute him as soon as possible after obtaining the intelligence, Mirai-kun."
Uchiha Tekka said decisively, "The security team members' families are still around. If they learn this guy is still alive, I would have no face to confront them."
Hyuga Mirai nodded, then looked around. Pakura was indifferent about this matter; as long as the intelligence was obtained, she nodded in agreement like Uchiha Tekka.
Uchiha Sasuke glanced at Mikoto, then under Hyuga Mirai's gaze, said firmly, "I agree with the clan head's opinion, Mirai-uncle."
"I agree with Sasuke's opinion, Mirai-uncle. Such a guy absolutely cannot be forgiven!"
Naruto Uzumaki said gravely. Since the Asura chakra was extracted from him, his personality had changed somewhat. Although slowly, under the Federation's influence, he had gradually developed his own character. Although he still stuck to Sasuke quite a bit—it was clearly Uchiha Tekka's opinion, he said he agreed with Uchiha Sasuke.
Kushina didn't speak; she had become a bit smarter this time. She chose to stand with Naruto.
After seeing everyone express their opinions, Hyuga Mirai said, "Since that's the case, I'll hand the person over to you, Tekka-kun. Obito Uchiha has sealing techniques on him. I'll have someone deliver him to the security team later."
"I understand. Then tomorrow morning, I will notify all clan members to witness this traitor's execution together. Kazekage-sama, Mirai-kun, please rest assured. I won't let this affect the Federation's stability."
Uchiha Tekka stood up and said to Pakura and Hyuga Mirai with firm assurance, his face filled with excitement and gratitude for allowing their Uchiha clan to have revenge.
Pakura said, "You handle this matter as you see fit. I believe in your abilities, Tekka-kun."
"Yes, thank you, Kazekage-sama, Mirai-kun. I'll take my leave first."
After speaking, Uchiha Tekka slightly bowed, then prepared to leave to arrange this matter. But before leaving, he looked at Uchiha Sasuke and said to him,
"Sasuke, well done. Come back to see the clan when you have time. The revival of the Uchiha clan ultimately depends on you."
(End of chapter)
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