Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 219 Returning to the Land of Demons, Controlling the Priestess (8.4k)

Suppressed and low sobs lingered faintly in the air.

Honglian brought over a small bucket of water and moistened it with a white cloth.

Blah blah blah...

The sound of flowing water was constant.

Honglian is an insecure person.

Therefore, she is also a very serious person.

In order to stay with Kiyoshi, she has been doing everything she can since she arrived, except for the necessary daily training to refine chakra.

"what sound?"

As Honglian listened to the sound of the water, she felt as if she could hear a second layer of water.

But the source of the sound of water is farther away than where she is.

Confused, Honglian started wiping the floor with a rag.

"I remember Lord Kiyoshi said that I would awaken a bloodline limit called 'Crystal Release'."

Honglian wiped the entire corridor floor clean.

But that lingering, deep voice still remained.

Honglian didn't take it seriously, guessing it was just some bird circling above the courtyard, making its mournful cries.

In her spare time, she stretched out her fair little hand.

Honglian's delicate face was tense, filled with a serious expression.

She attempted to refine the chakra within her body, streams of chakra beginning to be extracted from her limbs and bones, from the 1.3 trillion cells of her body.

Gradually, this chakra gathered in Honglian's hand through the meridian system.

It seems that a certain limit has been reached.

There seemed to be a scream.

The gentle, flowing voice was no longer as deep as before.

Unfortunately, it was short-lived and quickly faded away.

Honglian looked at the pink crystal in her hand with delight.

In the palm of her hand lay a diamond-shaped crystal.

This was created by her using chakra.

It's like an instinct, a natural feeling of raising your hand or kicking your leg, and it just comes together naturally.

"This must be the 'Crystal' Escape that Lord Kiyoshi mentioned."

Honglian ignored the noise in the house, her mind completely focused on the pink crystal in her hand.

"Hehe, Lord Kiyoshi will surely praise me."

Honglian thought to herself.

In this way, she will be more useful to Lord Kiyoshi and will certainly not be abandoned.

"Hiss..."

The white snake, which had been sleeping quietly in the corner of the courtyard, slithered and crawled across the floor.

"Hey, I just finished cleaning the floor."

Honglian was startled when she saw the white snake suddenly appear.

The pink crystal in her hand slipped and fell to the floor.

The pink crystal, only a few millimeters in size, seemed too small to be moving, and vibrated in rhythm with the floor.

"Hiss..."

The white snake seemed to be apologizing, then dragged its body across the floor and went back to sleep in the living room.

"This guy……"

Honglian gritted her teeth in anger.

Knowing that the other party was Lord Kiyoshi's noble summoned beast, Honglian had no choice but to grit her teeth and swallow her anger.

She picked up a white rag, washed it, and started wiping the floor again.

"But what is Lord Kiyoshi doing?"

Honglian harbored doubts.

Why is there noise all of a sudden?

Is Lord Kiyoshi practicing some kind of incredibly powerful ninjutsu again?
…………

"Finally... the finishing touches on the Kannabi Bridge are complete."

Kiyoshi thought to himself.

He looked up at the outside.

The night was no longer blurry, but clearer than ever before.

The grass blades in the courtyard swayed in the wind, and every vein and every dewdrop was clearly visible.

Swarms of flying insects hovered and danced, their trembling wings and the movement of their antennae were magnified infinitely, and he could even capture the subtle changes in the light reflected on their compound eyes.

His insight...has been enhanced once again.

Three tomoe marks were neatly arranged in each of his two eyes, slowly rotating.

Double three-tomoe Sharingan!
Kiyoshi finally evolved both eyes into three-tomoe Sharingan.

The two-tomoe right eye, which was originally at a bottleneck, evolved after Rin Nohara became the final piece of the puzzle.

The result of completing the puzzle is a significant increase in pupil power.

Chakra!
Kiyoshi could feel the power of his pupils feeding back into his brain, and his brain was generating special chakra that was constantly radiating throughout his body.

Organs, nerves, muscles, bones, skin...

Everything seemed to have opened up a door.

This allowed Kiyoshi's Lightning Release Body Tempering, which had been stagnant, to improve once again.

Lightning woven from "Lightning Release: Iron Body" and "Lightning Release: Lightning Stream" coursed throughout Kiyoshi's entire body.

Exaggerated electric currents, like nerves and blood vessels, coiled around Kiyoshi's body, forming a human shape.

There, the crimson power of the demons and the "Dark Medical Ninjutsu" were repairing the damage the electric current had inflicted on the body.

Everything has entered a completely new phase!

If we say that the physical limit of a person is 10.

Most people, no matter how hard they try, can only achieve an 8 or 9 out of 10 level; anything higher will cause permanent damage.

Like the guy who almost kicked Madara Uchiha to death with a single kick.

Even after a lifetime of practicing the "Eight Gates Formation," his physical body hadn't improved much; only by opening the "gates" could he achieve a temporary boost.

Kiyoshi benefited from his exquisite chakra control and training methods, which were like having an accelerator activated.

It can quickly push Kiyoshi to level 8 or 9, approaching the limit that can be achieved at a certain stage.

However, everyone's talents are actually woven into their genes at the moment of birth.

The reason why some people can't learn S-rank or A-rank ninjutsu no matter what they do is because they lack the aptitude and talent. No matter how quick their minds are, they will be limited by their physical bodies.

The Uchiha clan, blessed with unique advantages, can quickly synchronize their physical bodies with their mental power.

Qing Si was another outlier among them.

He didn't know if it was because of his character profile or because he was a mixed-race individual, but every time he awakened his Sharingan, he became much stronger than other Uchiha.

This time, Kiyoshi was not disappointed either.

He estimated that the feedback from his pupil power would continue for a long time.

This indicates that he is about to enter a period of rapid growth!

"Coincidentally, increased strength will benefit my plans in the Land of Rain."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

After Obito turned to the dark side, the first thing he did was to find Nagato and try to corrupt them.

Danzo Shimura would also cause trouble during that period, cooperating with Hanzo the Salamander to suppress Akatsuki and plot for profit.

Konan's Paper Release ninjutsu, Nagato's Rinnegan, and so on are all worth studying.

Especially Xiao Nan, she's probably the woman with the most contrasting personality.

She appears to be a proper, mature woman, but she has a lip piercing.

That's not all; she also has a ring around her navel, giving her a distinctly youthful and energetic vibe.

If given the opportunity, Kiyoshi would like to help correct such bad behavior.

"are you awake?"

It was now late afternoon, approaching night.

Warm lights shone outside the window, and the sounds of children playing and making noise on the street could be heard; it was time for everyone to leave work.

The Konoha Police Department is a respectable government job, so it strictly adheres to a 9-to-5 schedule, divided into morning and night shifts.

Apart from the team leaders and group leaders, and those who need to work overtime due to special circumstances, most of the Uchiha have returned home.

Nohara Rin remained silent.

Her scattered pupils showed signs of focusing.

After a while, she regained clear vision, no longer feeling confused and blurry.

She dragged her hand, half-propped herself up, and followed Qing Si's gaze to look out the window.

There were thousands of lights there, but not a single one belonged to her.

She had sought a response from the light she longed for.

Unfortunately, the lights did not respond to her...

Even so, Nohara Rin decided to be someone who silently guarded the light.

She believed that one day, she could eventually win Kakashi's heart through persistent effort.

But thinking of this, Nohara Rin's heart clenched again.

How can she go find Kakashi looking like this?

But if we don't do this, how can we protect Kakashi's Sharingan?
Ultimately, it's Kakashi who's not someone you can trust.

After all, he had a father who committed suicide.

The White Fang of Konoha was once so dazzling that even the Sannin gave way to him, yet one day, he committed a pathetic suicide at home.

The saying goes, "Like father, like son," so who knows what Kakashi will do?

"I will take care of it for you. I will give you the results within a week."

Kiyoshi turned around.

"it is good……"

Nohara Rin nodded numbly.

The sound startled her.

Her voice had never been so hoarse.

All his strength and voice were exhausted.

Would you like to stay for dinner?

Kiyoshi turned around.

"No... no need."

Nohara Lin shook her head.

Looking at the traces left by practicing Water Release ninjutsu on the ground, she had a conflicted feeling.

A mix of emotions, including sadness and longing, welled up inside.

She...is she attached to it?
Rin Nohara's face showed a change in expression.

Slowly leaning against the wall, she hurriedly said goodbye to Kiyoshi and walked outside.

Now, Kiyoshi will definitely do everything he can to help her.

And she herself would not feel any pangs of conscience.

What was paid was...

Kiyoshi walked to the window and watched Nohara Rin walk out of the gate and down the street.

"I've got the three tomoe; the next step is the 'Mangekyou Sharingan.'"

Kiyoshi secretly said.

Now, the power of his eyes is beginning to accumulate towards the "Mangekyou Sharingan".

At that stage, it's no longer as simple as the Sharingan merely nourishes the physical body and enhances the ninja's basic strength.

You will also receive a unique Kaleidoscope Eye Technique!

It is said that the Sharingan is the eye that reflects the soul, revealing the deepest desires of the person.

Kiyoshi was eager to see what his kaleidoscope eye technique would be like.

As for the side effects of the Kaleidoscope, both Obito and Danzo Shimura resolved them using "Hashirama cells".

According to Danzo, he used the "Yang" Release from the "Hashirama Cells" to balance the "Yin" Release of the Sharingan, thus enabling him to use a full arm's worth of Sharingan.

Obito, too, used "Kamui" countless times because half of his body was transplanted with "Hashirama cells".

The power of "Yang" can also be described as the energy of the physical body, life force, etc.

Interstitial cells are a prime example of vigorous vitality, capable of growing into a large tree in seconds.

Coincidentally, Kiyoshi is currently also very resilient.

It is comparable to the Whirlpool Clan, and even more vigorous than most Whirlpool Clan members.

This vitality will likely reduce the side effects of him using the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Theoretically speaking, as long as Kiyoshi's vitality is strong enough, he might not experience any side effects from using the Kaleidoscope.

Not to mention that Kiyoshi also has an entry panel on him.

"Let's get used to using the three-tomoe Sharingan first."

Kiyoshi gazed into the distance; his eyes were large enough to be used as a telescope.

With the feedback from the pupil's power, the ability to "see far" has also been greatly enhanced.

As for how much of a boost the three-tomoe Sharingan will ultimately provide him, there is a lack of actual combat experience to show for it.

"red lotus."

Kiyoshi arrived downstairs.

His room was on the second floor; the house had three floors in total.

Go clean my room.

"Yes, Lord Seiji."

Having just finished mopping the floor, Honglian didn't dare to slack off and hurriedly went upstairs to clean Qingsi's room.

"Was the water glass knocked over?"

Honglian muttered to herself, looking at the messy ground.

A new round of work begins, using wrung-out cloths to clean up the water stains.

…………

"Should I be gentler with Lin?"

Kakashi felt somewhat remorseful at home.

Ultimately, Rin Nohara is a kind girl.

It's really unfair to put this kind of pressure on a girl like her.

The book "Icha Icha Hell" was placed over Kakashi's face.

This unpublished erotic novel by Kiyoshi has almost become Kakashi's spiritual pillar.

Only stories that are tense and exciting, yet also heartwarming, and occasionally contain some philosophical insights, can allow him to briefly forget the emptiness of reality.

"My left eye still hurts."

Kakashi covered his eyes, put down "Icha Icha Hell," and went out the door.

He wanted to clear his head by himself.

"Lin?"

The streetlights on both sides of the street were lit up.

In the crowd, Kakashi spotted a familiar figure.

Kakashi instinctively called out.

The person walking ahead slowly turned their head.

It really was Lin.

Kakashi thought to himself.

"Kakashi, what a coincidence."

Nohara Rin's voice was hoarse.

It even had some changes in pronunciation, making it sound quite strange.

Kakashi keenly noticed this.

He quickly stepped over the crowd blocking their way and reached Nohara Rin.

The two were only one meter apart.

Kakashi stopped there and did not go any further.

The small distance seemed like an insurmountable chasm, blocking the two of them.

Nohara Rin looked up.

The figures behind him were jumbled and illusory, with only Kakashi standing in place.

Her lips, fuller than usual, opened and closed slightly a few times, and a few sounds escaped from her throat.

Hesitant to speak.

Rin Nohara felt a joy she wanted to share with Kakashi, telling him not to keep thinking so pessimistically.

Kiyoshi is willing to help; given his status, he might be able to resolve this matter.

But everything that happened with Kiyoshi was like a bucket of cold water poured over him.

On this sweltering summer night, Nohara Rin felt a chill.

The grievances stuck in his throat once again, and he couldn't say them out.

Kakashi felt that Rin's posture was a bit strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He looked at it carefully.

I noticed that Rin Nohara was different from before.

Like an unripe fruit, it has finally completed the last step towards maturity.

Hanging on the tree trunk, they exude the fragrance of ripening fruit.

Although Kakashi thought it was presumptuous, he still felt that Rin Nohara looked more feminine than before, even just standing there.

"Lin, we're still the best of friends. I shouldn't have done that today..."

"It's alright, Kakashi, it's alright."

Nohara Lin said softly.

Kakashi came to apologize, which shows that he still cares about her.

That's enough.

"Thank you, Lin."

A smile appeared on Kakashi's tired face.

He felt he had spoken too harshly, and he was glad that Nohara Rin could understand.

"I hope we can continue to get along well in the future."

"I……"

Looking into Kakashi's hopeful eyes, Nohara Rin didn't know what to say.

My heart started to ache again.

What would Kakashi do if he knew that she was no longer the person she used to be?

Some things, once lost, are lost forever.

"That's what I think too." She lowered her head slightly, her short hair gently brushing against the corners of her reddened eyes, and a silent tear quietly slid down her cheek.

"Ah, it seems like I got some sand in my eye..." Lin gently rubbed the corner of her eye, trying her best to hide the trembling in her heart.

A flicker of joy flashed in Kakashi's somewhat vacant eyes, as if in this brief pause he had found a trace of old friendship.

The two continued walking, their shadows cast long, thin lines under the streetlights, swaying gently with each step.

The two shadows seemed to overlap, yet they also seemed to be forever parallel, never intersecting.

…………

The country of ghosts.

"Has His Highness's illness become increasingly serious lately?"

Miroku asked Dr. Sada.

Dr. Sada was renowned in several countries, including the Land of Demons and the Land of Swamps.

"No."

Dr. Sada shook his head.

He opened his mouth and said:

"His Highness the Great was possessed by a demon, which greatly shortened his lifespan and made his body extremely old. Even a slight cold would be a serious illness for him."

Dr. Sada carefully considered his words before continuing:
"The physician who treated the Daimyo's injuries was very skilled. Perhaps we could ask him to come again, or we could ask the famous Princess Tsunade."

Dr. Sada explained the solution to Miroku.

To avoid the noble priestess taking her anger out on him.

He then went on to mention some reputable doctors, and even introduced Shennong.

Hearing the list of doctors' names, Miro sighed.

On their side, they naturally wouldn't let Kiyoshi control them.

They sought out countless doctors, but unfortunately, there was no progress.

On the contrary, the money spent on finding these doctors was far more than what was given to the Qing Dynasty.

However, Kiyoshi only came once every long period of time.

In the midst of the Great Ninja War, amidst the chaos of war, ninjas are preoccupied with fighting against enemy ninjas and have no time to worry about missions from smaller nations.

This is a matter of life and death!
Unless a small country is willing to form an alliance and provide a large amount of supplies to help a major power, the major power will not reciprocate by offering assistance to a small country.

"Go down."

Maitreya rubbed his brows, a lingering worry in his eyes.

His dignified and ethereal face also carried a hint of compassion for humanity.

"Yes, Your Highness the Miko."

Dr. Sada respectfully took his leave and departed from the Shrine of the Witch Goddess.

After he left, a female guard presented Maitreya with a letter.

The envelope was heavy; it contained something.

"This is a letter from Uchiha Kiyoshi of Konoha."

"I see."

Maitreya waved away the female guards and, out of curiosity, opened the envelope to take a look.

Inside was an ordinary kunai, with strange black spell patterns written on its handle.

A letter was also tucked inside, saying it was a gift for Maitreya.

"What's this guy thinking?"

Maitreya frowned slightly.

Uchiha Kiyoshi is not the kind of person who would give her gifts for no reason.

But Maitreya couldn't figure out what use this kunai was.

She casually put down the kunai and took off the shrine maiden's robe.

She wore only a thin, flesh-colored undergarment underneath, which clung to her shapely, graceful curves and occasionally trembled with her full figure.

Maitreya soon fell asleep.

early morning.

"Going to bed so early?"

While Maitreya was half asleep, a sudden noise startled her awake from her dream.

She opened her eyes and saw Uchiha Kiyoshi's face.

"!"

Maitreya leaned back while holding the blanket, almost falling off the bed.

Seeing the extremely noble priestess so frightened and disheveled, Kiyoshi couldn't help but laugh.

"how did you do it?"

Miroku glanced around and noticed that Kiyoshi was holding the kunai in his hand.

It was the very one that Kiyoshi had said he would give to her.

"Wait, this is..."

Maitreya seemed to remember something and recalled it carefully.

She suddenly said:
"Isn't this Minato Namikaze's 'Flying Thunder God Technique'?"

Miroku remembered that he had used such a ninjutsu.

But it looks like the distance is limited.

How could the Land of Demons, separated from the Land of Fire by countless countries, be able to arrive in an instant using such ninjutsu?

"To be precise, this is a second-generation technique."

The Qing official corrected the fallacies in Maitreya's words.

Wander around the simple room and hang the kunai on the beam of Maitreya's room.

While Miroku was sleeping, Kiyoshi also placed spare kunai in other places.

Miroku ignored Kiyoshi's behavior. She put down the quilt, walked up to Kiyoshi, and said:

"Daming has recently fallen seriously ill again, and we hope you can cure him."

Maitreya's tone was low.

"Then you should know what I want."

Qingsi said calmly.

He has almost mastered the shrine maiden sealing technique.

What's lacking is the chakra of the priestess.

His own chakra has already undergone a transformation under the blessing of the [Entry: Reincarnated Priestess (Blue)], gaining an additional 40% demon-slaying effect.

But that wasn't enough; Kiyoshi wanted more.

The Demon-Slaying attribute could likely suppress the strength of the Tailed Beasts, so Kiyoshi couldn't possibly give it up.

In the ninja world, there isn't just one Ten-Tails!
There is also a second ten-tailed creature.

That was the tailed beast possessed by Isshiki Otsutsuki.

Ultimately, a tailed beast is just a large mass of chakra that can be cut up and recreated.

After Isshiki Otsutsuki imprisoned the Ten-Tails in another dimension, it was later split into countless clones due to certain events, and even awakened and evolved, becoming known as the "God Tree People".

Like the other nine tailed beasts, they possessed sentience and thought, and were able to think.

Furthermore, his body is not in the outdated beast form of other tailed beasts, but in a highly condensed human form!
It is common knowledge that the strength of a Jinchūriki is definitely greater than that of a single wild Tailed Beast.

This is a matter of efficiency. Naruto and Kurama are perfect Jinchuriki, so they can achieve better results than Madara and Kurama.

Those "God Tree People" with the Ten-Tails are all perfect Jinchūriki, and to make matters worse, they all have a pair of Rinnegan.

Sasuke was eventually sealed to the tree, becoming one with the Divine Tree.

Given the possibility of such a crisis erupting in the future, Kiyoshi would naturally want to maximize his Demon-Slaying Chakra.

Later on, illusions became less effective against enemies of this level.

"I can give you money."

Princess Shrine Maiden replied to Kiyoshi almost without hesitation.

Money was useless to her; all she cared about was saving the daimyo of the Demon Kingdom.

"It's not just about money; I need a batch of advanced medical equipment."

Qing Si took out a list and handed it to Maitreya.

These devices are expensive, and it takes a lot of effort to buy them.

This is why Orochimaru worked for Danzo Shimura.

To do scientific research, you need the support of financial backers.

Kiyoshi was able to control Miroku, so he didn't have to collude with Shimura Danzo like Orochimaru did, and he also had to provide Shimura Danzo with experimental results from time to time.

Otherwise, the probability of Shimura Danzo using Hashirama's arm to transplant so many Sharingan eyes would be almost zero.

"……Can."

Miroku nodded.

The items mentioned above are indeed very expensive and will put some pressure on the national treasury of the Demon Kingdom.

They are, after all, a small country, and their economies cannot compare to those of large countries.

But as long as Kiyoshi can cure the daimyo, none of these are problems.

The Land of Demons is currently in a stable situation. Located in a remote corner, it has conveniently avoided the Ninja World War, and its people live in peace and prosperity. It won't be long before they can earn back the money they've lost.

"very good."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

Working to save money and then spending your connections to buy equipment would waste a lot of time.

It's just a matter of a single sentence now.

"I have one last request: I need your chakra."

Qingsi spoke.

Only by combining the priestess's chakra with his mutated chakra and researching their commonalities can the research progress be accelerated.

This might even accelerate the experimentation with the power of demons.

It should be noted that the shrine maiden's chakra has a suppressive effect on the mōryō's chakra.

There is also a legend that the two were once one.

"My chakra?"

Maitreya's brows furrowed even more.

She had already given the shrine maiden's sealing technique to Kiyoshi, but now Kiyoshi was demanding her chakra.

The physical body of the demon is also with Qing Si.

Could it be that Kiyoshi has some ulterior motive?
"Don't push yourself too far."

The priestess's tone turned colder, and her aura of authority intensified.

If it were a citizen of the Land of Demons, they would probably want to kneel down and grovel to apologize.

It's a pity that Kiyoshi's registered residence is in Konoha.

He approached Maitreya step by step.

Maitreya's thin robe was not enough to cover his entire body; it was like a tight-fitting undergarment.

Without the bulky, heavy Chihaya-style clothing to cover her, her lower body was covered by white stockings the same color as her kimono.

The white stockings were neither too long nor too short, tightly wrapping around her thighs and outlining a layer of light flesh, making her look extremely alluring.

The only drawback is that it's too old-fashioned, lacking any decorations, and seems to be the traditional attire of a shrine maiden.

The shrine maiden Miroku's eyes narrowed slightly as she looked up at Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi, whom I hadn't seen for a long time, had grown even taller and more handsome.

That strong masculine aura almost permeated the air.

"Your Highness, the Daimyo has come to see you."

Outside the room, the sound of a guard reporting could be heard.

Maitreya's tense expression turned panicked.

If the daimyo of the Land of Demons and his guards suddenly entered, the existence of Uchiha Kiyoshi would become inexplicable.

This would be a fatal blow to the priestess's good reputation, which she has built up over thousands of years!

Maitreya absolutely could not allow such a thing to happen, and she hurriedly called out to the outside:
"Let the daimyo wait a little longer, I'll change into Chihaya's clothes."

"But... His Highness the Daimyo has already arrived."

The guard finished.

The faint sound of footsteps could be heard in the distance.

"Maitreya...cough cough..."

The daimyo of the Land of Demons had an old, hoarse voice.

It was also accompanied by coughing.

"It seems the daimyo of the Land of Demons is even older than when I last visited."

Qingsi said.

While the power of the demons possessed him, which aged the daimyo's body, another important point is that his heart also aged.

To suddenly go from a young body to an old and frail one requires a strong ability to withstand pressure.

Not everyone can do this.

Not to mention a man of great renown who has lived a life of luxury.

Maitreya ignored Qing Si and hurriedly put on her thousand-day robe and the imperial crown.

Just as she was about to fasten her belt and go out, Kiyoshi pulled her back from behind.

squeak……

The door was pushed open a crack.

The sky outside was just beginning to lighten, still tinged with the pale light of dawn in the distance.

The mountains and forests swayed in the wind, and the air was fresh.

A hint of excitement appeared on the wrinkled face of the Daimyo of the Land of Demons.

The daily pain tormented him so much that all he wanted was to see the shrine maiden who haunted his dreams.

This became the greatest source of spiritual support for the daimyo of the Land of Demons.

“Maitreya…”

"The daimyo of the Land of Demons shouted."

A wonderful day begins with meeting the shrine maiden.

However, after waiting a few seconds, he found that the door did not move at all.

"Maitreya?"

The daimyo of the Land of Demons called out the priestess's name again, this time with a hint of doubt.

"Wait a minute, I forgot something, please wait a moment."

Maitreya stiffened slightly, her beautiful eyes turning back to glare at Kiyoshi, as if trying to push Kiyoshi away from behind her.

"You won't mind if I use a little chakra, will you?"

A slight smile appeared on Kiyoshi's lips.

He was just thinking about what reason to get the priestess to hand over her chakra, and now the opportunity had come.

"No, no, the priestess's chakra cannot be leaked."

Maitreya resolutely refused.

The limit was that she could give Kiyoshi the shrine maiden's sealing technique, but Kiyoshi still wanted her chakra.

It would be disastrous if she used her chakra to do something to the demon.

After the incident with the Daimyo of the Land of Demons, Miroku became much more cautious in handling his power.

In her opinion, Kiyoshi was clearly a person who had gone astray and was capable of anything.

"You don't want His Highness, or people outside, to see me here, do you?"

Qing Si lowered his head and whispered in Maitreya's ear.

The intense heat hit Maitreya's skin, giving her goosebumps.

"you……!"

Maitreya's dignified and elegant face was almost red with anger.

This guy is still as shameless as ever!
He actually threatened her with such a reason.

"Your Highness the Miko."

Seeing that the daimyo looked tired while waiting at the door, the guards quickly helped him up with another person.

"Humph."

Maitreya could only let out a heavy snort to vent his dissatisfaction, while trying his best to keep the noise within the room.

"Here you go, but you need to cure His Highness's illness."

"no problem."

Kiyoshi took out a bottle of medicine and gave it to Miroku. Then he summoned a ninja sword and had Miroku infuse it into the red stone embedded in the blade's jaw.

This is the red stone from Miroku's original bell artifact. Kiyoshi disassembled it and forged it into his own ninja sword.

The red stone already contained some of the priestess's chakra, but it would diminish with each use.

There's not much left now, so Miroku needs to infuse it with new chakra.

"very good."

After it was over, Kiyoshi nodded in satisfaction, and the matter of the Land of Demons could now be concluded.

As for the priestess's further progress, that can wait until the experimental base is on the right track.

"Well then, see you next time, Your Highness the Priestess."

Kiyoshi made a polite greeting, pinched the Maitreya Buddha, and disappeared.

"This guy!"

Maitreya's aura made people's hearts flutter, and his dignified face was flushed.

She took several deep breaths, opened the door, and said in a nonchalant voice:

"You've arrived, Your Highness."

Maitreya walked out gracefully, her posture exuding the ethereal and sacred aura of a priestess.

Good morning, Maitreya.

When the daimyo of the Land of Demons saw the holy appearance of Miroku, his wrinkled old face looked like a chrysanthemum.

Suddenly, he noticed that the clothes of Chihaya behind Miroku were a little wrinkled.

Its shape looks like someone has pinched it.

"It must be because I arrived too early today, and Maitreya didn't have time to pack up."

The daimyo of the Land of Demons found a suitable reason in his mind.

What else could it be?

The daimyo didn't believe anyone could sneak into the shrine unnoticed.

Behind the shrine is where the shrine maidens rest, and in front is where rituals are performed; ordinary people are not even allowed to approach.

This shows that the priestesses of the Land of Demons are different from priestesses of other countries, and possess a transcendent status.

"Cough cough..."

The daimyo of the Land of Demons coughed twice.

Miroku handed the medicine that Kiyoshi had taken out to the daimyo, saying it was leftover from last time.

She glanced again at the empty room, wishing she had let Kiyoshi stay.

As long as you don't leave her room, it's fine.

(End of this chapter)