Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 248 Kurenai Takes the Initiative

Several days later, due to the seriousness of the matter, the Konoha leadership recalled the personnel involved.

Might Guy's strength was also recognized, and it was believed that special policies should be adopted during wartime, so he was promoted to Chunin.

The reason I'm not a Jonin yet is because Jonin still need to learn a lot of theoretical knowledge.

Despite being young, Kiyoshi and Kakashi are already Jonin; their knowledge is quite solid.

Like Naruto, they all crammed a lot of knowledge after the Fourth Shinobi World War, and with the added identity of the savior of the entire shinobi world, they were able to jump from genin to Hokage.

"Lord Hokage, I shall take my leave now."

After finishing his report, Kiyoshi smiled slightly and walked out of the Hokage Building.

He gained quite a lot from this operation, including a portion of the Three-Tails' chakra.

In this way, he would have the chakra of both the Six-Tails and the Three-Tails.

The remaining Tailed Beast collection plan looks promising.

"The Yekura incident will happen soon, and perhaps we can use this opportunity to make contact with the next one."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

The One-Tailed Shukaku literally has only one tail, which gives the impression that its chakra reserves are not as high as those of the other tailed beasts.

While that is indeed the case, in addition to the escaping techniques it knows, Shukaku also possesses sealing techniques.

Sealing technique for tailed beasts.

It is worth learning and can be integrated into Kiyoshi's own sealing technique system.

On his way back, Kiyoshi continued to make noise inside the Hokage Building.

"He fought against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and even collected three of their swords."

Mitokado Yan frowned.

Is this achievement too dazzling?
It's true that the village needs the Uchiha clan.

But if a clan like the Uchiha were to take power, who knows what they would do given their arrogant nature.

"Hmph, that brat Uchiha Kiyoshi should hand over his ninja sword to the village!"

Danzo Shimura was dressed as a ninja, not in his usual robe.

He had just returned to the village from the Land of Rain when he received news that Kirigakure wanted to release the Tailed Beasts into Konoha, but Kiyoshi ultimately nipped the crisis in the bud.

"inappropriate."

Turning to the next room, Xiaochun shook her head, her wrinkled face clearly visible.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist's swords are indeed excellent, but a weapon is still just a weapon, and how effective it is depends entirely on the user.

Konoha doesn't have the proper methods for using these ninja swords, and handing over the spoils of war obtained by ninjas would cause dissatisfaction among the Uchiha clan.

The enthusiasm of other ninjas to participate in the war will also be dampened.

"The Land of Water will definitely demand it from Konoha."

Danzo Shimura glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who wielded the most power here, could only be countered by the other senior advisors who could only unite to check and balance him.

No one has more power than Hiruzen Sarutobi, the current Hokage.

"Xiaochun is right. We need to be careful about this. Let's leave the ninja sword with Kiyoshi for now, and we can compensate Kiyoshi later during the negotiations between the countries."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly made a decision.

The matter of the ninja sword is neither a big deal nor a small one.

If the war ends, perhaps we could try negotiating with Kirigakure using ninja swords to increase Konoha's benefits.

As for Kiyoshi, it's time for him to dedicate himself to the "Will of Fire".

There's no way around it; personal interests can't supersede the interests of the ninja village.

I can only hope that Uchiha Kiyoshi's "Will of Fire" can withstand the test.

His good-for-nothing second son, Sarutobi Asuma, even asked him when Kiyoshi would arrive, proving that the two had already developed some "bond".

"If only Asuma had half of Kiyoshi's talent."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself, exhaling a breath of stale air.

After listening to their conversation, Danzo Shimura returned to the Root organization without saying a word after the meeting ended.

"Hmph, they're all a bunch of incompetent and weaklings."

Danzo Shimura touched the bandage on his right cheek.

At first, he was resistant to the idea that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to recruit Kiyoshi Uchiha into the Anbu.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu shared his attitude. The Anbu was the Hokage's direct subordinate unit, possessing far greater authority than other departments.

How could Uchiha clan ninjas be allowed to infiltrate such an important place?
According to Shimura Danzo, Konoha's police force was established by the Second Hokage to drive the Uchiha clan out of the village's central command.

But in the end, the other two compromised with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Danzo Shimura's persistence alone would be meaningless.

"Xiaochun and Yan, like Hiruzen, still don't see far enough."

Danzo Shimura's own words.

They were all ninjas from the same generation and had known each other since childhood.

In the two previous fierce battles, many comrades died one after another; it was the cruelest era.

Some people have no special talents or outstanding qualities; they survive simply because they are lucky.

Mitokado Enoki and Utatane Koharu are examples of this; the honorary position of advisor is just right for them.

They should be grateful to have such a position.

Without the help of powerful figures or spokespeople, they cannot even stick to their own opinions.

Therefore, Danzo Shimura believed that none of the high-ranking officials in Konoha could compare to himself.

He's the one who should be Hokage!

"Ryoma, go and handle this matter."

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Ryoma Aburame emerged from the Root Base, bowed, and disappeared from the spot.

The so-called "handling" refers to the sealing off of the Uchiha clan's achievements.

They've done this many times before.

The Uchiha clan used to have a very bad reputation, and at best it has improved a little, but many people still hold prejudices against them.

Logically speaking, elite clans, with their many powerful ninjas, are more likely to stand out and be praised during wartime.

It was precisely because they had been hiding and suppressing the Uchiha clan that their arrogance hadn't increased. "We need to find a pretext."

Looking at the dim space of the Root base, Shimura Danzo pondered what other good excuse he could use to suppress the Uchiha.

It would be best to throw them into chaos, so they would be powerless to do anything about the village.

"Uchiha Fugaku..."

Danzo Shimura recalled Fugaku Uchiha's secret techniques and his actions to guard against the village.

Perhaps we can devise a plan that forces him to use this secret technique once again.

In this way, the Root organization will obtain intelligence, and the Uchiha clan leader will once again be caught in the eye of the storm, naturally causing internal strife.

…………

Konoha streets.

"Asuma, what reason do you think I should give Kiyoshi to go out and have fun?"

Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi were walking along the road.

The midday sun was very strong, and there were hardly any shadows on the street.

"Shall I invite Kiyoshi out for some fun?"

Sarutobi Asuma paused for a moment.

How should he answer this question?

Sarutobi Asuma turned his head and saw Kurenai Yuhi's slightly flushed face, as if she were expecting something.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and the words stuck in his throat, unable to come out.

Just like his own heart, it got stuck there.

"Perhaps we could try going to the movies? The small countries surrounding the Snow Country have a very developed film industry and have produced quite a few films."

Sarutobi Asuma's voice was bitter.

When will Kurenai be able to say, "What reason did she give Asuma for inviting her out?"

Will this day ever happen?
"It looks pretty good."

Kurenai's eyes lit up; in the sunlight, her red eyes sparkled like jewels.

Although Kiyoshi's intentions seem somewhat obvious, it is wartime.

Every day we are alive is precious.

Kiyoshi's strength is undeniable.

But she wasn't that powerful; she was just a genjutsu ninja.

Kurenai Yuhi didn't want to die one day with regrets for Kiyoshi.

"Then I'll go find Kiyoshi first."

Kurenai Yuhi strode towards the Uchiha settlement with her long, straight legs.

Sarutobi Asuma scratched his head, thought for a moment, and then decided to follow.

It's just watching a movie, one more person won't make a difference.

"Oh, right, Asuma."

Kurenai suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"what happened?"

Sarutobi Asuma was overjoyed, thinking that Kurenai might have a change of heart.

"If I'm too embarrassed to say it later, remember to speak up for me. We're partners, after all."

"……it is good."

…………

As Kiyoshi was about to return home, he found a beautiful figure waiting for him at his doorstep.

"red."

Qingsi walked over.

“I heard from Asma that you will be back today.”

When Kurenai saw Seiji, she quickly ran over, her curly hair gently patting her cheeks with each movement.

"Hmm... I asked the old man about it."

A smile spread across Sarutobi Asuma's bearded face.

He didn't want to laugh.

The day before yesterday, Kurenai came over and asked him if he knew about the situation on the front lines, specifically about the southwest of the Land of Fire.

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma immediately patted his chest and said he knew.

Men, of course, want to show their best side in front of their goddess.

He thought that his senior, Shinku, had gone to the battlefield a few days ago, and that Kurenai, as an only child, wanted to find out about her father's safety.

Unexpectedly, Kurenai's next words caused Sarutobi Asuma to break down in shock. Kurenai asked Kiyoshi when he would return.

There was nothing he could do; the boast had already been made. Sarutobi Asuma had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask the old man when Kiyoshi would be back.

"It's just a regular task."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

The original mission was indeed a regular support mission, but the incident involving Nohara Rin later on was actually a side mission.

The incident happened suddenly, and Konoha only learned about it later from their report.

Otherwise, if it concerns the Three-Tails, why was Kakashi the only one present in the original story?

"What do you want from me?"

Kiyoshi looked at the crimson sunset.

The white snake in the cuff climbed up the arm, and a small head peeked out from the high collar of Qing Si's clothes, flicking its tongue and looking out.

Her cheeks were flushed, her baby fat completely gone, replaced by a cool, mature air.

Yet this chilling coldness, beneath the shame, also stirred a certain thrill within one.

"I...I want to...ask you to come over..."

Kurenai placed her hands on her lower abdomen, her fingers intertwined, revealing her troubled state of mind.

She stammered for a long time, unable to speak, and then looked at Sarutobi Asuma.

(End of this chapter)