Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 220 Newly Developed Ninjutsu, Heading to Ryuchi Cave, The Tremors of the White-Haired Girl's Dragon Tongue (8.2k)

Several days passed.

Grass Country Experimental Base.

Ruka wiped the sweat from her brow and planted a batch of vegetables in the experimental base.

This land is a vegetable area specially developed by Kiyoshi, and he brings a lot of seeds every time he comes.

When she has nothing to do, Uzumaki Karin grows vegetables here, which is enough to make her self-sufficient.

“It’s growing well.”

Whirlpool Rosewood looked at the fruits of its labor with satisfaction, like an old farmer who had a bountiful harvest.

Clang.

The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground came from the room outside the earthen wall.

Karin Uzumaki, used to this, washed the mud off her hands and ran to another room.

What comes into view is that Kiyoshi has arranged a series of sophisticated equipment, as well as various bottles and jars, in the spacious room.

It looks just like a place where researchers conduct experiments.

Karin Uzumaki secretly watched Kiyoshi.

After spending time together, she no longer felt the same fear of Kiyoshi as she had at the beginning.

On the contrary, she felt that Kiyoshi was not pretentious at all.

I only come here occasionally to replenish supplies and repair the base.

"Is there... anything I can do to help you?"

Finally, Karin Uzumaki spoke up and asked.

"Need not."

Kiyoshi turned around and glanced at her.

These devices weigh at least several tons and are sophisticated equipment manufactured using chakra technology. Kiyoshi doesn't believe that Uzumaki Karin, a half-baked ninja who hasn't received proper education, can control chakra to enhance her physical body and lift these heavy objects.

When ninjas don't use chakra, their physical abilities are much stronger than ordinary people, but the difference is limited and not an exaggeration.

Therefore, ninjas still experience pain, cold, and heat; they can also catch colds and get sick, and even be killed by ordinary people.

"I will reinforce the traps in this area during this period, so don't go too far unless necessary."

Qingsi said calmly.

His current attitude towards swirling rosewood is to let it grow freely.

Once we've nearly finished researching the power of the demons, we'll move on to studying the mysteries of the Uzumaki clan.

Kiyoshi's vitality is comparable to that of the Uzumaki clan, but he has no unique abilities.

The ocean is vast because it embraces all rivers; only by understanding all its mysteries can one reach the summit.

On this point, Kiyoshi shared the same idea as Orochimaru.

That is to learn all the ninjutsu.

Moreover, Kiyoshi is faster and stronger than Orochimaru. He was born with the Sharingan, which Orochimaru had been plotting his whole life to obtain.

It also has an incredibly mysterious entry panel.

The secret to the power of the Otsutsuki clan lies in consuming "dan" (elixir). It is unknown how many planets' resources one would need to extract to become the "Otsutsuki God"—the Otsutsuki Shibakai.

If Kiyoshi had that much time, he would have synthesized countless entries and reached an unimaginable level of power.

"Ah."

Whirlpool Karin nodded, her untrimmed red hair reaching her shoulders.

That vibrant hair color was as full of life as it was.

This reminded Kiyoshi of Kushina.

"The Uzumaki clan, huh."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

If he really blocked Mikoto or Kushina's spring passage, would Sasuke and Naruto become his sons, or would they disappear due to the butterfly effect?
Or perhaps Ashura and Indra's chakra will be reincarnated in other people, becoming new "Naruto" or "Sasuke"?
"Forget it, thinking about these things is too far ahead."

Qingsi shook his head.

The next moment, he refined his chakra and formed a hand seal.

Bang bang bang bang!
More than a dozen shadow clones appeared here.

Unlike ordinary shadow clones, Kiyoshi's shadow clones do not resemble him.

It is larger than Kiyoshi himself, especially its head, which takes up a third of its body size.

The person had the appearance of a puppet, with limbs that looked like they were made of wood, and no facial features, only a string of different numbers on their face.

There were twelve in total from the beginning.

The puppet-like clones in front of him were Kiyoshi's "Secret Technique: Puppet Clone," created based on the "Shadow Clone Technique."

The puppetry techniques that Sasori gave him contained the essence of Sunagakure's puppetry techniques, which gave Kiyoshi a lot of inspiration.

Some of these are Sasori's exclusive puppet techniques, which begin with "Red Secret Technique".

Therefore, Kiyoshi named the ninjutsu he created "Kiyoshi's Secret Technique".

"Chakra has been reduced to one-twelfth of its original amount."

Kiyoshi felt the remaining amount of chakra in his body.

All clone techniques that possess a physical form have one major flaw.

That means you need to divide your chakra equally, spreading out the chakra of your main body.

Even so, Kiyoshi has more chakra than the average ninja, so it won't affect his daily life too much.

Simply dismantle the puppet clones when you encounter a battle.

His chakra reserves are greater than those of Naruto in his normal state. Naruto's normal chakra reserves are approximately four times that of Kakashi in Shippuden after he recovered his previous level through training.

Kakashi possesses at least the chakra reserves of an elite Jonin, far exceeding those of ordinary Jonin, Chunin, and Genin.

In the ninja world, the amount of chakra a person possesses is a significant indicator of their strength.

Because when the same ninjutsu is released, the difference lies in the amount of chakra each person possesses.

"What... kind of ninjutsu is this?"

Looking at these strange puppet clones, Uzumaki Karin felt as if the one opposite her was a real puppet.

Cold and lifeless.

However, this was clearly formed from chakra separated from Kiyoshi, rather than a genuine puppet summoned by a spirit.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a strange ninjutsu.

"You can call it 'Secret Technique of Purification: Puppet Clone'."

Qingsi said calmly.

There's nothing to hide.

The difficulty of the ninjutsu is A-level.

He used chakra to mimic the structure of a puppet as a physical entity, and then created clones from it.

A clone without a "medium" is just the most ordinary "cloning technique," merely an illusion.

Shadow clones utilize chakra as a medium and can incorporate nature transformations into the chakra, such as "Wood Release: Wood Clone Technique," "Lightning Release: Lightning Clone Technique," and "Earth Release: Earth Clone Technique," etc.

This involves using different types of chakra attributes.

In addition, biological beings can also be used. For example, the "Crow Clone Technique" uses a flock of crows as a medium to form clones. If the chakra is cut off, the clones will return to their original form, and the flock of crows will scatter.

This technique is one of Itachi Uchiha's signature ninjutsu.

"A puppet clone...?"

Hearing Kiyoshi's calm tone, Uzumaki Karin didn't know what to say.

This looks like a very difficult ninjutsu.

In Kiyoshi's words, it was just like ordinary ninjutsu.

Is Kiyoshi a genius in Konoha, or even within the Uchiha clan?
Uzumaki Karin glanced at Kiyoshi's unbelievably young face and thought that the ninja world was full of talented people.

"You go here, you go there, you, you, you go to the back..."

Kiyoshi gave orders to his puppet clones.

These puppet clones have been stripped of their combat abilities.

It strengthened the aspects of obedience to instructions and learning.

In other words, these puppet clones have no self-awareness and can only repeatedly execute Kiyoshi's commands.

"good."

After waiting for about ten minutes, Kiyoshi released one of the puppet clones.

Bang!
The memories and experiences possessed by the puppet clone flooded Kiyoshi's mind.

"As expected, it can enhance my learning speed..."

Qingsi frowned slightly.

However, the drawback is also obvious: he has to bear the fatigue and pain accumulated by these puppet clones.

Naruto's ability to use the "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique" so recklessly to learn the "Wind" Release chakra nature transformation is inseparable from his carefree nature and Kurama's powerful regenerative ability.

At present, Qing Si can support a maximum of twelve puppet clones.

He discovered that only his own body could enjoy the benefits of the entry panel.

It's not that you can't divide it into too many parts, but the fatigue from the high-difficulty learning after the release will affect Kiyoshi's main body.

This is also a major reason why the "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique" is listed as a forbidden technique; the side effects after it is removed can even cause the user to die from exhaustion on the spot.

The ordinary "Shadow Clone Technique" creates more shadow clones, and the side effects are not much different from the "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique," depending on the individual's tolerance.

"We still need to continue optimizing."

Kiyoshi gave one of his puppet clones a command, specifically instructing him to research and optimize "Kiyoshi's Secret Technique: Puppet Clone".

Watching the puppet clones begin their respective research tasks, Kiyoshi turned and left.

In this way, the blue rank attributes of the several Chunin he possesses can be quickly transformed into purple Jonin rank attributes.

Research into the power of demons and monsters can also be accelerated.

The experimental base is now on the right track!

"Kiyoshi has left again."

Watching Kiyoshi disappear without a trace once again, Karin Uzumaki subconsciously reached out her hand.

She's always been the only one here.

If possible, she would like Kiyoshi to talk to her.

Unfortunately, there was nothing there except for these puppet clones.

Looking at the puppet clone whose facial features were only numbers and whose limbs were like stiff wooden blocks, Uzumaki Karin felt a chill run down her spine.

She went back to her room, picked up a shovel and a basin, intending to dig up some good soil to grow vegetables.

…………

Caoyin Village.

"Wu Gou, why did your father let you come back?"

Longshe looked at Wugou with curiosity.

Wugou wore a ninja headband with the Kusagakure mark on his forehead and a green scarf around his neck, looking very youthful and spirited.

"Hozuki Castle is so boring."

Wugou waved his hand.

His father, Wuwei, was known as the lord of Ghost Lantern Castle, but in reality, he was just a prison warden.

The so-called city was a prison, holding all sorts of criminals.

"I've heard that there are sometimes strange noises near the border of Takino-kuni?"

Wuwei turned his head and looked at the white-haired girl.

The girl's skin had a healthy wheatish hue, which, against the backdrop of her white hair, gave her an exotic beauty.

Unlike the black pupils of ordinary people, hers were light blue with several ripples, and the whites of her eyes were outside the ripples.

"Yes."

Longshe nodded.

She is an ANBU member of Kusagakure and has received a mission to investigate the area in the past few days.

"Then I'll go with you."

Immaculate immediately said.

He is a genius that Kusagakure once in a century.

He learns any ninjutsu very quickly.

Even techniques like "Fire Release: Demon Lantern Technique," which Ryusei always struggled to master, he could handle with ease.

According to his father, Wuwei, he also possesses the qualifications to open the "Box of Bliss".

His mother died when he was born, and his father, feeling guilty, cherished him very much.

Therefore, they rarely go out on missions.

Now that Longshe is going on a mission, how can he not go with her?
"Whatever...whatever you want."

Longshe's face was a little red as he walked ahead alone.

Wu Gou chuckled twice and quickly followed.

…………

Crack!

In the quiet room.

Kiyoshi practiced Lightning Release ninjutsu, guiding these electric currents to continuously stimulate and tear apart his flesh.

Then, by using "Dark Medical Ninjutsu" to drive the power of the demons to repair the damage, a delicate balance is achieved between the two.

At the same time, there is a gentle, special chakra that is constantly raising the limits of his physical body.

That's pupil power.

The azure current, tinged with a purplish-black hue, shone through Kiyoshi's skin and into the room.

Seated in the middle, Kiyoshi was like a thunderbolt, constantly making rumbling noises.

These sounds were contained by the sealing barrier set up by Qing Si.

Otherwise, the surrounding Uchiha clan members would probably complain to Kiyoshi and make him train in ninjutsu at the training grounds.

"call……"

Kiyoshi exhaled a breath of stale air.

The lightning gradually dissipated, revealing a well-trained, muscular, and powerful physique.

Her body was as white as moonlight, with distinct features.

At first, Kiyoshi wasn't this fair-skinned. Later, after he continued his cultivation, his skin began to peel.

After peeling, the skin loses its calluses and becomes as smooth and tender as a baby's.

"Indeed, exercising from the inside out is the right way."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

The Hyuga clan's "Gentle Fist" emphasizes pressure point striking and defense, while other styles like "Konoha Fluid Technique" focus solely on the power of the techniques.

The "Eight Gates Formation" is also a temporary way to raise the physical body to a certain limit. Regular training is to enable oneself to withstand the load of that limit.

They didn't truly become strong at all.

Only by training every single cell to its limit, and then using the power of his bloodline limit to further elevate that limit, could Kiyoshi's physical body continuously grow stronger.

Moreover, it is a permanent norm.

"Orochimaru must be back by now."

Kiyoshi calculated the time.

Today is the day Orochimaru returns after completing his mission.

So Kiyoshi got up and walked towards the laboratory that Orochimaru often went to.

……

"Heh heh, Kiyoshi-kun's information network is really impressive."

Orochimaru put down the test tube in his hand and looked at Kiyoshi who walked in from outside the door.

He was only three hours away from returning to the village when Qing Si came to his door.

"Lord Orochimaru is famous and he is the center of attention wherever he goes. You can find out about this by asking around."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

"Hehe, Orochimaru-sensei said he would teach me the Cursed Seal."

Besides Orochimaru, Mitarashi Anko was also standing in the room.

She crossed her arms, cradling the barely curved human heart, her face radiating pride.

It was as if it were saying to Kiyoshi, "Come and kneel before me, and bask in my glory!"

"A cursed seal."

Kiyoshi looked at Mitarashi Anko's smug expression but didn't say anything.

Not every ninja can wield the power of the cursed seal; it is often accompanied by pain.

Furthermore, the technique of the cursed seal needs to be continuously improved.

The current cursed seal doesn't even have a first or second stage yet; the cursed seal planted by Mitarashi Anko is just a half-finished "Heavenly Cursed Seal".

"Hehe, Red Bean, I promised Qing Si-jun that I would take him to learn immortal arts."

Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils looked at Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi... is indeed an interesting wind.

This wind, without anyone noticing, has grown strong and powerful, no longer the kind of breeze that would dissipate with a single breath.

A breeze begins with a ripple on the water, and a wave is formed from a gentle ripple.

Orochimaru was very curious about the limits of this gust of wind.

Can they really bear the price of immortal magic?
Even a ninja who prides himself on being the most talented among the three legendary ninjas cannot master Sage Mode, while a simple-minded guy like Jiraiya does.

And Kiyoshi just happened to be on the same wavelength as him… “Immortal arts?”

Mitarashi Anko was taken aback.

what is this?
"You still need to practice more, Red Bean."

Kiyoshi was taller than Mitarashi Anko, and could easily reach out and touch her head.

"Hey, do you know that you'll stunt your growth if someone touches you?!"

Mitarashi Anko quickly covered her head with her little hands.

Kiyoshi's height always puts pressure on her.

So she planted a wish in her heart: to grow taller than Kiyoshi!
That way, she could freely pat Kiyoshi's head and watch him get angry and helpless.

"Do you still believe this?"

Kiyoshi took out a string of three-colored dumplings and gave them to Mitarashi Azuko.

Mitarashi Anko is considered tall among the female ninjas.

"Huh, I'll forgive you this time."

Mitarashi Anko's eyes lit up as she took the three-colored dumplings, and she immediately found Tsukasa much more pleasing to the eye.

"Does Lord Orochimaru want it?"

Qing Si took out a few more strings.

Besides the three-colored dumplings, he also brought apples.

When visiting Orochimaru, one should naturally bring some gifts.

The official guidebook also records Orochimaru's food preferences: he likes apples and eggs, and dislikes cold food.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Kiyoshi-kun."

Orochimaru's eyes flickered slightly.

Does Kiyoshi know his preferences?

Was it a coincidence or was there some investigation into him?

Does he also possess extraordinary talent in this area?

Orochimaru accepted Kiyoshi's apple, and without making a sound, his opinion of Kiyoshi rose to another level.

The two agreed to set off the next morning.

He led Qing Si to Longdi Cave to learn immortal arts.

"Lord Orochimaru, can't I go?"

After Kiyoshi left, Mitarashi Anko held the wooden skewer she had used to eat the three-colored dumplings in her hand.

She even licked up the remaining crumbs, leaving the skewer clean and glistening with moisture.

"You do not possess the talent of Prince Qing Si."

Orochimaru's voice was hoarse.

Although it was a blow to his apprentice, that's the truth.

Compared to ordinary people, Mitarashi Anko has good talent.

He also possesses certain exceptional qualities; otherwise, he wouldn't have become his disciple.

Unfortunately, he seemed quite ordinary when he encountered the true genius, Kiyoshi.

"That Kiyoshi guy..."

Mitarashi Azuko looked dejected.

Does that mean she'll never have the chance to stand on top of Kiyoshi?

"If you want to go, I can take you to see the world this time."

Orochimaru said.

As long as you don't try to contact the power of the immortals or those giant snakes, Ryuchi Cave is actually not much different from other places.

"it is good."

Mitarashi Azuko nodded emphatically.

I was starting to look forward to this trip.

"Hmph, Kiyoshi, I, Anko, am not so easily left behind!"

Mitarashi Anko made up her mind: since Kiyoshi was pursuing some kind of sage technique, she would just have to master the cursed seal that Orochimaru was about to give her.

There are no useless techniques in the ninja world, only useless ninjas!
…………

Early the next morning.

Kiyoshi left home and followed Orochimaru and Mitarashi Anko on their journey to Ryuchi Cave.

The reason for leaving the village was Orochimaru's request, and Kiyoshi simply followed along.

Ryūchi-dō is said to be located in a secret realm at the end of the world, somewhere between illusion and reality, and can only be found by those who are sincere.

Of course, this is a myth or legend.

The actual journey only takes a few days.

Kiyoshi guessed that this was some other dimension, just like Kaguya's "Amenominaka", Obito's "Kamui", and Madara's "Limbo: Border Jail".

In the ninja world, alternate dimensions are not actually rare; many techniques can create alternate dimensions.

The sun rises and sets, and several more cycles have passed.

The group had arrived in the Land of Grass.

Kiyoshi remembered the route to Ryūchi-dō.

In Boruto, when Boruto is about to enter Ryuchi Cave, he passes through a fog, and only after the fog does he reach Ryuchi Cave.

That could very well mean they traveled from the ninja world to another dimension, similar to how Naruto and his friends were transported to the moon via a bubble in "Naruto: The Final Chapter".

"We'll take a break tonight."

Orochimaru glanced at the sky.

He had exhausted a lot of his energy, and Mitarashi Anko had also reached her limit.

In contrast, Kiyoshi acted as if nothing had happened.

That robust physique is truly enviable.

Orochimaru licked his lips, sticking out his long tongue.

"it is good."

Kiyoshi glanced at Mitarashi Anko.

Both he and Orochimaru still had the energy to travel, but they needed to take care of Mitarashi Anko's stamina, which is why they were dragging their feet all the way.

Mitarashi Anko knew it was because of her, so she forced herself to sit up and set up the tent for Orochimaru and Kiyoshi.

crackle...

There were occasional crackling sounds as the matches burned.

A black pot was placed on top, and after the water boiled, Qing Si threw in some dry food.

The nights in the Land of Grass are cold, and some soup is just what we need to warm ourselves up.

Kiyoshi doesn't have much need for that; what he needs is Mitarashi Azuko.

"for you."

Kiyoshi served a bowl of soup to Mitarashi Azuko.

Mitarashi Anko looked at the bowl in her hand, feeling flattered and overwhelmed.

Has Kiyoshi changed his ways?

Why are you suddenly being so nice to her?
Kiyoshi didn't care what Mitarashi Anko was thinking. Instead, he served Orochimaru another bowl before finally serving himself.

Red Bean was one of the early test subjects of the curse seal, and such precious material could provide Kiyoshi with a reference.

After learning the magic, it's not impossible to combine it with the curse seal.

Kiyoshi never hesitates to show his care for valuable materials.

Poor Mitarashi Anko had no idea that she had become a living experimental subject in Kiyoshi's eyes, and was still racking her brains trying to figure out what was wrong with Kiyoshi.

Beneath the dimly lit, towering mushrooms, only the match emits an orange glow.

The faint light illuminated the surrounding area, preventing the thick darkness in the distance from getting any closer.

Orochimaru lowered his head and took a sip of soup.

Suddenly, he looked up at the darkness ahead.

There seemed to be some movement in the darkness.

hissing...

A snake crawled out of Orochimaru's sleeve and slowly moved across the ground.

Just as Orochimaru was about to warn the two to be careful, Kiyoshi stood up.

“A ninja is coming. I’ll go investigate.”

Kiyoshi said.

"Hehe, that's fine too."

Orochimaru nodded.

This is within the Land of Grass; it must have been a coincidence that we encountered ninjas from the Land of Grass on a mission.

Arcs of electricity appeared beneath Kiyoshi's feet, bursting forth with a pale blue light for a moment before disappearing.

The darkness receded slowly under the light of lightning, and after Kiyoshi left, it flowed and enveloped the area once more.

Tonight is a dark night without moonlight.

"Orochimaru-sensei, Kiyoshi... are you really alright?"

Mitarashi Anko said worriedly.

Although she always bickered with Kiyoshi, the two were ultimately companions.

"It doesn't matter. Rather, the darkness makes it easier for Qing Si to move around."

Orochimaru gathered some wild grass and firewood and added them to the new firewood.

The orange flames burned in the night, radiating warmth and light.

The light also gave Mitarashi Anko's face a warm, yellowish glow, and her eyes looked worriedly into the darkness in the distance.

……

"Who is that?"

In the darkness, there was a rustling sound of footsteps.

Wu Gou lowered his voice and hid in the corner with Long She.

The two possessed a secret technique from Kusagakure, which allowed them to barely see objects in the dark.

"It seems to be... the Uchiha."

The dragon's tongue trailed uncertainly, its white hair cascading into the darkness, falling onto the knee-high wild grass.

Kiyoshi seemed to sense something and looked over. His scarlet eyes seemed to pierce through the darkness, emitting a faint red glow in the night, captivating the soul.

Dragon Tongue was startled and quickly lowered his head.

The darkness had nowhere to hide from Kiyoshi. He had obtained the title "Dark Walker (White)" a long time ago, which gave him near-night vision.

Whoosh!
Kiyoshi brandished his ninja sword, which whistled away amidst a cold wind.

clang!
At the critical moment, Wugou took out a kunai and blocked Kiyoshi's ninja sword.

"Whoa!"

Caught off guard, Wu Gou felt as if his entire arm was about to be shattered.

The ninjas of Kumogakure imitated the Uchiha clan?

Wu Gou was completely baffled, so he used his other hand to form a hand seal.

Dozens of fireballs, resembling will-o'-the-wisps, swirled around Wugou, radiating heat.

Fire Release: Demon Lantern!
Kiyoshi released several puppet clones, and his chakra and experience returned to himself.

The next moment, his cheeks puffed out, and he suddenly exhaled a whirlwind.

Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!
boom!
The whirlwind swirled in the air, instantly turning into a storm, causing the surrounding mushroom trees to sway violently.

The fireball floating in the air is either blown out or swept away the moment it comes into contact with the storm.

A single C-rank Wind Release ninjutsu produced a terrifying effect in Kiyoshi's hands.

Because the more basic the ninjutsu, the simpler the underlying principle, and the wind force is only related to the amount of chakra the user has and their chakra control skills.

Whoohoo!
The birds perched on the mushroom tree were startled and flew away into the dark sky.

Orochimaru looked up in that direction.

It's several kilometers away from here.

Mitarashi Anko vaguely sensed a fluctuation of chakra, but she wasn't entirely sure.

"Hehe, does it match up?"

Orochimaru took a sip of soup and looked away from the firelight.

Inheriting immortal techniques and gaining the power of immortals would be far more dangerous than the current situation.

If Kiyoshi can't even get past this hurdle, he can forget about getting past the White Snake Immortal.

"Flawless!"

Longshe used her hands to block the gale, her long white hair fluttering in the air.

Some slender figures, pressed down by the wind, revealed graceful curves through the ninja combat uniforms of Kusagakure.

The small human heart curves downwards.

That's what's called abs.

"Phew, I'm fine..."

Wugou was blown away and only stopped after crashing into two mushroom trees.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his heart sinking to the bottom.

That unknown powerful figure is definitely not an unknown person.

Unfortunately, it was too dark that night. Even with the enhancement of his vision from the Grass Concealment Technique, he couldn't see the whole picture and could only barely make out the family crest on his clothes.

Uchiha!
Just which Uchiha is so strong!
"Sorry, I used a bit too much chakra."

Qingsi said calmly.

Too much feedback from the pupil's power can also be a problem.

Based on the original feeling, one unit of chakra extracted from chakra could very well become 1.2 or 1.3 units of chakra.

Because his chakra level increased so quickly, he himself was not even aware of how much his chakra had increased.

Hearing Kiyoshi's nonchalant words, even Wugou, with her good temper, was furious.

"Konoha ninjas, do you want to start a war?"

Wugou shouted.

"Does a small country even have the right to start a war with a large country?"

Kiyoshi smiled knowingly.

The only interesting place in the Land of Grass is Hozuki Castle, which is located on a remote island overseas.

The two factions within the country are locked in a bitter dispute, and the political situation is corrupt. The powerful "Kusa no Shita Faction" is all in Hozuki Castle, while the remaining "Kusa no Hana Faction," although it has the largest number of members, has mostly been building up the Northern Fortress to fill in the gaps.

Even the Land of Grass couldn't escape the wrath of the Ninja World War, as it was invaded by the Kaguya clan of the Land of Water, sparking years of war.

Beset by internal and external troubles, the Grass Country was at its weakest point.

Otherwise, Lord Wuwei of the Ghost Lantern Castle wouldn't have been so focused on opening the "Box of Bliss," even sacrificing his own son Wugou's life.

"Hmph, the ninjas of the great nation are indeed arrogant."

When words fail to reach a consensus, flames appear in Wugou's palm, their color more viscous than ordinary flames.

Like his father, Wuwei, Wugou was a member of a ninja clan, and their secret technique was "Heavenly Prison".

"Wu Gou, be careful!"

Longshe (a type of herb) reminds you.

Wu Gou had already rushed out, the flames in his hands burning even more fiercely.

Fire Release: Heavenly Prison!

Snapped!
The Immaculate Chapter struck Kiyoshi's body, and flames generated chains of chakra.

"Done?"

Longshe, standing to the side, hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

Wu Gou remained silent, his brows furrowed; he didn't believe things were that simple.

"Indeed, I'd love to master this secret technique."

In the darkness, the flames illuminated Kiyoshi's smile, his white teeth sending chills down one's spine.

"Fire Release: Heavenly Prison" can drive chains that bind chakra into the prisoner's body, restricting the prisoner's ability to gather chakra and preventing them from using ninjutsu.

If anyone attempts to escape, the Heavenly Prison Curse will transform into chains of flame, burning the offender's body.

This can be said to be the foundation of Hozuki Castle.

It is also the strongest confinement technique in the Land of Grass, making it perfect for imprisoning criminals.

Kiyoshi became interested in this secret technique, and in order to increase his eye power, he would interrogate and torture many evil female ninjas.

Such a secret technique would be quite good for playing around.

"Hmph, surrender now. You can't even summon a single wisp of chakra..."

Dragon Tongue emerged from the grass, and before it could finish speaking, its wavy pupils instantly shrank.

A faint blue light emanated from Qing Si's body, and the fiery red chains were wrapped around it, without penetrating an inch into Qing Si's skin.

"If you wear a full suit of armor, then this spell is useless."

The lightning chakra covering Kiyoshi's body fell, followed by flames that entangled in the soil before vanishing into nothingness.

"Tongue, what do you suggest I do about your 'best friend'?"

Qing Si emphasized the words "close friend".

A chill ran down Ryusho's spine and straight to her head. Why did this unfamiliar Uchiha in front of her know her name?!
(End of this chapter)