Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 257 Samui's Lament

Mitarashi Anko waved goodbye and left, clearly indicating that their relationship wasn't as good as Atsui had claimed.

"Hey, wait a minute, I'm going too."

Atsi quickly said, "Sister, you go back first, I'm leaving."

"This child is becoming more and more integrated into Konoha."

Samui was troubled.

Atsui was too young when he arrived, and he might have had the treasonous idea that Konoha was his second hometown, or even his first.

Just as she was about to carry the groceries back, a tall and strong man suddenly walked out of the crowd.

Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Samui's eyes narrowed slightly.

"What a coincidence, Miss Samui."

Kiyoshi smiled.

He came to pick up Honglian from school today, but unexpectedly ran into Samui.

"Lord Seiji!"

When Guren, carrying her ninja tool bag, saw that it was Kiyoshi who had come to pick her up, her chubby, adorable face wobbled as she rushed over.

"You're doing well at school, aren't you?"

Kiyoshi gently patted Honglian's little head.

The Ninja Academy is a school where ninja clans and commoners attend together.

Having and being able to use bloodline limits in school provides a significant advantage.

Honglian has already awakened the "Crystal" Release. Given her personality, she'll probably only be the one bullying others.

As expected, Honglian said:

"It was so much fun! I beat someone who wanted to confess to me, and a junior named Uchiha Shisui couldn't stand my behavior and challenged me."

Honglian hugged Qingsi's waist, letting Qingsi stroke her head.

Children who lack love can always shine brightly when given a little sunshine.

Samui gazed at Kiyoshi with her deep blue eyes, feeling a fragmentation in her understanding of him.

It's hard to imagine that Kiyoshi, after doing all those things to her, also had this side to him.

"and then?"

Qingsi asked.

"Then I gave that guy named Shisui a good beating too!"

Honglian clenched her little fists, as if hoping to receive praise from Qing Si.

"Well done."

Qing Si bent down and gave Hong Lian some money.

Kids will fight and roughhouse, that's normal.

In the original story, Shisui awakened his Sharingan after the death of his comrade. Now that he is studying at the Ninja Academy, he has not yet awakened it.

That means Shisui's signature ninjutsu, "Phantom Body Flicker Technique," is no longer usable.

It's not an exaggeration to say that Guren, who now possesses the "Crystal" Release, could be defeated.

"It's time to go and see what Shisui's ideas are like."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

The Uchiha clan's annihilation was partly due to Shisui's naiveté and foolishness.

If someone is too young, their words will have no effect.

He is currently in a phase of contemplating life and has not yet been ravaged by war.

If it can be corrected, Qing Si can take in his henchmen.

If they remain stubborn and unyielding, he wouldn't hesitate to kill them.

His prestige gradually began to permeate the Uchiha clan, and the Uchiha of the same generation were quite convinced of him. Sooner or later, he would be able to completely control the Uchiha clan.

Dissatisfaction with the Uchiha clan is simply dissatisfaction with their wealth.

"I'm going to buy some things I like to eat. I have some things to do with the lady in front of me."

"It's...Lord Seiji."

Honglian reluctantly stepped back, took the money Qingsi gave her, and went to the snack stall with many backward glances.

"Kiyo... Kiyoshi, do you have time to go to a sushi restaurant?"

Samui's lips moved a few times before he finally asked.

The newly appointed Fourth Raikage implemented the same policy as his predecessor: to win over Kiyoshi.

However, there was one more thing: she was to test Qing Si's techniques to see if she could get a copy of them.

They said if she performed well on her mission here, she could go back early.

The desire to go home is almost Samui's spiritual pillar.

He's been in Konoha for three years, and now he's gone again. If he doesn't go back soon, his younger brother Atsui will be assimilated by Konoha.

How long can she hold on?

"No need, let's just find a shop to sit in."

Qingsi spoke.

Every time Kiyoshi goes to a sushi restaurant, he can feel a lot of prying eyes on him.

Even if it can be avoided, why not take the better option?

"it is good."

Seeing that Kiyoshi was willing to go, Samui had no choice but to nod in agreement.

The two walked together in the bustling crowd.

Jiraiya, who happened to be passing by, caught a glimpse of Kiyoshi and noticed a blonde, blue-eyed woman with an exotic look beside him.

"This kid has some of my style."

Jiraiya stroked his chin, recalling the scene of that kid embracing Tsunade.

Kiyoshi was much younger than them, so Jiraiya didn't think much of it.

They simply assumed that Kiyoshi was deeply trusted by Tsunade.

This guy is definitely a pro at dealing with women.

To be honest, he was somewhat interested in knowing how Kiyoshi had come into contact with Tsunade.

Because... he's never even hugged Tsunade!

And every time he tried to peep, Tsunade would interrupt him and give him a good beating.

In other words, Jiraiya's current knowledge of Tsunade's physique is based entirely on visual estimation and inference from her clothing.

We have no idea what it looks like inside.

"Jiraiya, I think you should look in the mirror."

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya with his golden vertical pupils.

Jiraiya is no match for Kiyoshi, whether in terms of talent or appearance.

Even his only outstanding skill, "Sage Arts," is... "Heh heh, Jiraiya, Kiyoshi-kun has mastered what's called 'Sage Arts.'"

Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth.

During his time on the battlefield, he secretly established several laboratories and captured members of the Jugo clan to conduct cursed seal experiments. Now, there is progress.

It's reached the point where red beans can be used for clinical trials.

Orochimaru believed that Anko could withstand the side effects of the cursed seal; otherwise, she wouldn't be qualified to be his disciple.

When "divine arts" were mentioned, Jiraiya's usually carefree expression became much more serious.

"Orochimaru, do you remember what I said before about the 'Child of Prophecy'?"

Jiraiya turned to Orochimaru and said seriously.

The fact that the three of them could be called the Three Ninjas is a testament to their deep friendship.

They all grew up together under Hiruzen Sarutobi, and there was another ninja named Hiruko who got along well with them.

However, his achievements are far less than theirs, and he seems to be contributing to the village on some front line now.

"Are you still thinking about the 'Child of Prophecy'?"

There was a hint of mockery in Orochimaru's words.

As a researcher in the scientific field, he believes that everything can be explained by science, even bloodline limits can be analyzed by science.

"Immortal arts" is the best example. So what if he can't learn them?

They also developed the "Curse Seal" as an alternative.

Orochimaru considered it foolish and superstitious to entrust the fate of the ninja world to the so-called "Child of Prophecy."

"Orochimaru, what I'm trying to say is that Kiyoshi is very likely the 'Child of Prophecy.'"

Jiraiya said.

"Of course, he is one of the current candidates to become the 'Child of Prophecy.'"

"Hey, is that so?"

Orochimaru smiled.

If Kiyoshi achieves anything great in the future, it will be through his wisdom.

It is not a so-called prophecy.

"I have other matters to attend to, Jiraiya. Go and report the situation at the front to Sarutobi-sensei."

After Orochimaru finished speaking, he walked into the crowd.

The research on "cursed seals" is one aspect, and another aspect is the improvement of "reincarnation".

During wartime, the corpses of the dead became the least valuable thing.

Orochimaru used this opportunity to conduct numerous human experiments, and the experiments progressed rapidly.

"This guy……"

Jiraiya frowned, then relaxed his brows after a short while.

I heard that a very beautiful girl came to the store.

He absolutely had to go and do some business today. He was constantly fighting for Konoha or searching for the "Child of Prophecy" for the ninja world, and his busy schedule made Jiraiya eager to enjoy himself.

……

"Let's go with this restaurant."

Kiyoshi led Samui to a private room on the second floor of the charcoal-grilled frog restaurant.

One entire wall here is made of glass, a unique design that allows customers on the second floor to see directly into the bustling crowds outside.

After ordering, Qing Si put the menu down.

Samui plopped down on the chair, his buttocks deforming from the weight.

She had no appetite and ordered the same things as Kiyoshi.

"Kyoji-kun..."

Samui produced a barrier talisman that could reduce the sound inside, making it inaudible to those outside the private room.

"You can understand Yunyin's feelings to some extent now, right?"

Samui spoke very earnestly.

Her usually aloof and icy face now revealed this expression.

"Well..."

Kiyoshi didn't speak, but tapped his fingers on the table.

"I've recently become interested in Earth Release ninjutsu, preferably two A-rank techniques."

Samui's pretty face showed a hint of doubt, as if she hadn't expected Kiyoshi to say that.

Should we switch from Lightning Release ninjutsu to Earth Release ninjutsu?
"...Okay, I will apply to the higher-ups."

Samui nodded.

"Furthermore... I need you to gather information on the leader of the Sky Ninja."

Kiyoshi then stated his second request.

Kiyoshi originally intended to apply to Konoha for Earth Release ninjutsu, but now he has a better option.

Since Yunyin is just sitting around doing nothing anyway, we might as well help him with something.

"You can tell me what you need."

Samui immediately stated the demands of the Cloud Village's higher-ups.

"no problem."

Kiyoshi nodded. It was nothing more than some of his black lightning release ninjutsu and information. He took out a blank scroll and began to write and draw.

Black Lightning Release was originally the technique of the Third Raikage. Darui became the only inheritor of Black Lightning Release, but his strength was far inferior to that of the Third Raikage.

It's likely that the Third Raikage died too young, leaving behind too little information.

In addition, there are some techniques that Kiyoshi himself adapted, bringing new and innovative uses to the Lightning Release.

In this part, Kiyoshi wrote a censored version.

Seeing that there were several scrolls on the table, Samui reached out and took them.

"Miss Samui."

Kiyoshi gently pushed the pile of scrolls back, and Samui was stunned.

Then her eyes widened slowly as she realized what Kiyoshi wanted to do.

But this is in public, and there's a glass wall. Has Kiyoshi gone mad?

"You should understand."

Kiyoshi tapped his fingers on the table, each tap feeling like a blow to Samui's heart.

Suddenly, I recalled Kiyoshi's actions of helping to lift me up to reduce gravity.

And... the village's orders.

Feelings of humiliation and regret welled up inside me.

There's nothing we can do now; it was a mistake from the very beginning.

Samui's face showed a sorrowful expression.

(End of this chapter)