The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 518 Maitreya: My bedroom... in the room on the right.

Uchiha Ami desperately wanted to tell him her feelings, but when the words reached her lips, she couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

She forced herself not to cry out, but kept her head down, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands, suppressing all her emotions deep inside.

Seeing her like this, Uchiha Mitsunori's heart softened a little, and he gently kissed her forehead: "Ami, I have to go out for a while, so I'll leave the house to you."

"Settle Tsunade up in the small courtyard next door, prepare her with the usual supplies, and make sure she doesn't suffer any grievances."

Uchiha Ami suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with reluctance: "Mitsumine-nii-san, why are you leaving so soon after you get back?"

She had finally waited for him to return from his mission, but before she could even exchange a few words with him, he had to leave again.

This brief reunion, fleeting like a bubble, intensified the emptiness in her heart.

"Ami... be good... I still have some important tasks to take care of, I must leave as soon as possible."

Uchiha Mitsunori knew Ami was unhappy, but he had no time to comfort her. The priestess of the Land of Demons and the Shikon Jewel were crucial to his ability to further improve his strength. He wouldn't let personal feelings interfere with his grand plan.

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the courtyard without lingering.

The orange Susanoo skeleton rapidly condensed from the void, quickly transforming into a smaller, complete Susanoo.

With a flap of its enormous wings, it stirred up a powerful gust of air, then sped off in a northwest direction, disappearing into the clouds in an instant.

Uchiha Ami stood at the courtyard gate, gazing in the direction he had left, motionless for a long time, tears silently streaming down her face once more. She could only stand there silently, guarding this empty little courtyard.

The Land of Demons, located on the northwestern edge of the ninja world, is a mysterious country outside the sphere of influence of the five great nations.

There are no powerful ninja villages here, but ancient customs that have been passed down for thousands of years are still preserved. Shrine maidens, monks, demons, and ghosts coexist, creating an eerie yet sacred atmosphere.

Stone tablets and totems used for sacrifices can be seen everywhere in the mountains and forests. Ancient and obscure runes are engraved on the stone tablets, which gleam faintly under the moonlight.

The rolling mountains were shrouded in thick clouds and mist, obscuring their entirety.

Uchiha Mitsunori unfolded a yellowed, ancient map in his hand. Intricate patterns marked with cinnabar on it precisely indicated the location of the priestess's castle, which was also the core destination of his trip.

His sharp gaze pierced through the thick clouds, locking onto the faint outline of the castle atop the mountain, as he plotted his journey.

First, subdue Miroku, then find Kikyo and the Shikon Jewel. With the help of the priestess's power and the Shikon Jewel's energy, try to strengthen the Kaleidoscope or your body.

As he drew closer, he deliberately manipulated Susanoo to grow larger and larger, gradually expanding from a dozen meters to more than two hundred meters tall. Its enormous body blotted out the sky and the village at the foot of the mountain, casting a heavy shadow over it.

The thunderous roar spread, causing the ground to tremble slightly, and the birds and beasts in the mountains and forests were startled and fled.

The villagers below looked up at the mountain-sized "giant," their faces filled with fear and awe.

Many people immediately knelt down, clasped their hands together, pressed their foreheads to the ground, and chanted ancient prayers, believing it was the descent of a god or the work of a demon.

Just as Susanoo was about to reach the sky above the priestess's castle and the shadow completely enveloped the castle, a slender white figure walked out from the castle's vermilion gate and slowly stood on the steps.

The woman was dressed in a traditional red and white shrine maiden's outfit, with delicate silver runes embroidered on the hem. Her long hair reached her waist and was tied up with a plain-colored hairband, with the strands falling smoothly over her shoulders.

Holding a string of silver witch bells, the bells rang softly and melodiously as she walked, dispelling the surrounding chaos and noise.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, her skin was as white as snow, and her brows held a faint air of aloofness and compassion. She exuded a gentle and holy aura, like a fairy who had fallen to earth.

The newcomer was none other than Miroku, the priestess of the Land of Demons, and also a guardian of destiny who could foresee the future. She stood quietly on the steps, her gaze calmly fixed on Susanoo, without the slightest hint of panic.

Upon seeing Miroku appear to greet him, Uchiha Mitsunori slowly dissipated his Susanoo.

He landed steadily on the bluestone steps in front of the castle, resuming his usual demeanor, and calmly looked at Maitreya on the steps.

Seeing this, the surrounding civilians dared not utter a sound, and all lay prostrate on the ground, not daring to lift their heads, only daring to peek from afar through their fingers, their eyes filled with awe and fear.

Miroku slowly descended the steps, her steps light and graceful. Her skirt swept across the moss on the steps, and the priestess's bell rang softly and crisply in the wind, like heavenly music.

She bowed slightly, her posture elegant and respectful, exuding a faint aura of holiness.

"Lord Uchiha, you have come from afar. I am so sorry for not greeting you properly. You must be tired from your journey. Please come in."

Her gaze settled calmly on him, clear as water, without a trace of fear. Clearly, she already knew his identity, his purpose, and even their intertwined destinies from fragments of the future.

Uchiha Mitsunori nodded in response, said nothing more, and followed Miroku into the castle hall.

The main hall is simple and solemn. Ancient shamanic runes are carved on the thick sandalwood pillars. Under the dim light inside the hall, the runes glow with a faint white light and exude a holy aura.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, its crystals refracting a soft light that illuminates the entire hall and dispels the darkness in the corners.

A long sandalwood table was set in the hall, upon which fresh fruits, exquisite pastries, and fragrant rice wine were already prepared, along with fine white porcelain tableware. Clearly, they had known of his arrival beforehand and had made special preparations.

The two sat down as host and guest, and Maitreya raised his hand to pour a cup of rice wine. The wine was clear and bright, flowing slowly down the side of the cup, and its aroma filled the air.

She gently pushed the full glass of wine towards Uchiha Mitsunori, looking at him calmly.

"My lord has traveled a great distance, a thousand miles, to the Land of Demons. The journey must have been arduous; you must have important business to attend to. May I ask what the purpose of your journey is?"

Although she could glimpse fragments of the future, she longed to hear him speak for himself, to confirm the trajectory of destiny, and to see if this powerful figure who would change the landscape of the ninja world was as formidable as she had foreseen.

Uchiha Mitsunaga picked up the wine glass on the table, gently swirling the amber liquid inside, and said without any beating around the bush, "I'm here for three things. First, to make you my woman. Second, to find the priestess Kikyo. Third, to find the Shikon Jewel."

His gaze was fixed on Maitreya's expression, observing her reaction to see if it would be as he expected.

Upon hearing this, Maitreya did not show much surprise, only a faint ripple in his eyes.

As the guardian priestess of the Land of Demons, she was born with the ability to glimpse fragments of the future. She had already foreseen her fateful entanglement with this powerful Uchiha, knew that she would eventually become his woman, and also knew that he would come for the Shikon Jewel.

"I can help you find Lady Kikyo's whereabouts, guide you in the right direction to the best of my ability, and even use my magical powers to sense her location. However, I have no idea where the Shikon Jewel is. There are only scattered records in ancient books. All I know is that it is a treasure containing great power, with both good and evil aspects."

"With your strength, sir, you have long surpassed ordinary ninjas, even exceeding the average Kage-level ninja. You can cause fluctuations in chakra with every move you make. While the power of the Shikon Jewel is strong, it also carries an evil nature that easily corrupts the mind. It should be of little use to you. Why are you so obsessed with finding... this legendary treasure?"

She already had some guesses in her heart, but she still wanted to get the answer from him in person to further confirm the future direction.

Uchiha Mitsumine chuckled lightly, his attitude somewhat casual: "I'm just a little curious about legendary treasures..."

He downed the rice wine in one gulp. The wine was mellow and sweet, sliding down his throat and dispelling the fatigue of the journey.

"Moreover, the Shikon Jewel is on Kikyo, and it is the treasure she guards. If we find her, we will naturally find the Shikon Jewel."

Upon hearing this, Maitreya did not ask any further questions, clearly accepting his explanation, or perhaps already knowing the answer and therefore unwilling to delve deeper.

She reached out and picked up a fist-sized crystal ball from the table, gently placing it on the surface in front of her.

Then, she placed her palms down on the surface of the crystal ball, and the sacred energy of her palms slowly flowed into the crystal ball.

The crystal ball instantly lit up with a soft white light, which grew brighter and brighter, and gradually a figure of Kikyo appeared on the surface of the ball, dressed in a white shrine maiden's outfit, carrying a longbow on her back, and with a quiver hanging from her waist.

At this moment, she was walking in the deep forests of the Bear Kingdom, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance.

Maitreya withdrew his hand, and the spherical figure receded like the tide, gradually blurring and disappearing.

"Kikyo is on her way back to the Land of Demons. She is currently in the mountains on the border between the Land of Bears and the Land of Demons. There are no obstacles along the way, and she is expected to arrive at the castle by tomorrow afternoon."

Uchiha Mitsunori gazed at the crystal ball, his interest piqued by Miroku's ability to glimpse the future and track events. Having such a priestess by his side would undoubtedly save him a lot of trouble with his plans.

He got up and walked to Maitreya's side, bent down and reached out to gently take her hand.

Her hands were smooth and delicate, like the finest warm jade. He gently squeezed her hand in his palm, feeling the slightly cool touch.

"Miroku, will you become my woman?"

He leaned closer, carrying a faint aroma of rice wine, but his eyes revealed an undeniable dominance.

Maitreya looked up and met his gaze. Her eyes were calm and unwavering, without the shyness of a young girl facing a confession, nor any disgust or resistance, only a calm acceptance of fate.

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes clear and carrying a faint air of holiness.

"The priestesses of our lineage are born with the ability to glimpse parts of the future and believe in the guidance of destiny. From the moment I saw you, I knew that you would be my only home in this life."

"Since fate has already decreed that I will become your wife, then I will obey the arrangement of destiny, follow you for the rest of my life, guide you, and help you achieve your wishes."

Seeing that she accepted it so readily, without any hesitation or resistance, and even took the initiative to express her feelings, Sanfeng boldly picked up Maitreya and carried her around the waist.

Maitreya casually hooked his arm around his neck and smiled, "My bedroom... is in the room on the right..."