Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 261 Kurenai Yuhi is Jealous, Mikoto and Seiji's Night Watch
Sarutobi Asuma was surprised to find that the Uchiha clan had such a tender side, which changed his preconceived notions about the Uchiha as evil and arrogant.

Kurenai Yuhi found the scene inexplicably jarring.

"Kiyoshi and I are busy making lunchboxes for the road. We're leaving soon, so you can come in first."

Mikoto pushed the door open, then turned and walked towards Kiyoshi.

"Old woman..."

Under the glow of the setting sun, her pretty face was tinged with shadow.

"Ah, what?"

Sarutobi Asuma didn't hear clearly.

Did Hong just say something?

I said... let's go in.

Kurenai Yuhi smiled, as if nothing had happened, and followed them inside.

Sarutobi Asuma responded with an "oh".

The red lips moved so little that Sarutobi Asuma could only make out three syllables, and assumed that was it, so he naturally took off his shoes and went inside.

"Hong, isn't there still some time before the agreed time?"

Kiyoshi asked, stirring the dough in his hands.

He and Mikoto were able to make bento boxes at this time because there was still more than an hour before they were to depart.

This is enough time for them to finish making the bento boxes and then head over.

"...I wanted to come find you as soon as possible."

Kurenai pursed her lips, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

Looking over, Qing Si saw Xi Ri Hong leaning against the wall, taking off her shoes.

The Land of Rain experiences rain year-round, and its temperature is much lower than that of the Land of Fire.

Kurenai Yuhi wore warm trousers, which, perhaps because they were tight-fitting, accentuated the roundness of her thighs and the strength of her calves, exuding a youthful aura.

Kiyoshi could sense a hint of grievance in Kurenai's tone.

He chuckled softly, stepped forward, ruffled her curly black hair, and said:
"Actually, I'm making you a bento box."

"Make it for me?"

Kurenai Yuhi raised her red eyes in surprise.

“I don’t mind eating dry rations all the time, but it will affect Hong’s health.”

Qingsi spoke.

Whether it's military rations or marching rations, they can only be eaten for a short period of time.

Not everyone has such a good physique as him.

In fact, Kiyoshi, who could eat soldier's rations like candy, was a rare anomaly.

"Taste it."

Kiyoshi pointed to the tempura that had already been portioned out on the table.

He combined some techniques from his previous life to create a unique flavor.

Then Kiyoshi took the dough and went into the kitchen to help Mikoto cook.

Kurenai stared blankly at Seiji's retreating figure, picked up a piece and tasted it; it was much tastier than she had expected.

"I'll try it too."

Sarutobi Asuma wasn't too particular; he grabbed a few pieces from a bowl and stuffed them into his stomach.

My eyes lit up. Although Kiyoshi always seemed pretentious, his cooking skills were truly impressive.

"You have mastered the entry: [God of Cookery (Blue)]".

[Entry: God of Cookery (Blue)]

[Requirement achieved: Through years of cooking, your culinary skills have reached a certain level of qualitative improvement.]

【Progress: (Completed).】

[Effect: Your cooking skills have greatly improved; any food you prepare will taste 40% better than before.]

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

Kiyoshi listened to the prompts on the entry panel, closed it, and continued to help Mikoto.

He had received the entry about cooking skills a long time ago.

However, the quality is only white.

You can gain skill points by practicing swordsmanship and illusion techniques, and you can also gain them by constantly cooking.

Not to mention that Kiyoshi also possesses attributes like muscle memory, so even without activating his Sharingan, cooking has become an instinct.

An hour later, Mikoto and Kiyoshi finished preparing the bento boxes for the past few days.

Sarutobi Asuma even shamelessly asked for a serving.

Kiyoshi picked out one of his own creations and gave it to Sarutobi Asuma.

After making some preparations, the group headed to the area below the Hokage Building.

"You must be the ninjas who took on this mission. As expected, you are all very talented."

The speaker wore a brown hat, had a white beard, and his white and black hair was intertwined, appearing gray from a distance.

"Hello, I am the Jonin leading this team, Uchiha Mikoto."

Mikoto parted her lips slightly and said.

"So it's the famous Uchiha clan in the ninja world. This mission should go smoothly."

Shennong smiled and patted his disciple's head.

Kiyoshi quietly observed Shennong's apprentice from behind Mikoto.

Shennong was very tall and carried a cloth bag full of medical tools on his back.

As for his disciple, Kiyoshi discovered that it was not the red-haired girl, Amatsu.

He was just an ordinary boy.

Kiyoshi realized that the timeline hadn't arrived yet.

Yu Liu is likely Shennong's future disciple; she is a few years younger than Naruto.

“This is my disciple, Makado.”

"Hello."

Makado greeted the group with confidence, his eyes lighting up as he looked at the beautiful Kurenai and Mikoto.

The group then began walking out of the village.

Because Shennong was not a ninja on the surface, but a doctor, and his disciples were only apprentices.

Therefore, the travel speed was much slower.

Throughout the journey, Makado kept talking.

Mikoto was wearing a ninja vest and had her black hair tied in a single ponytail, giving her a smart and capable look.

Despite the gentleness in his eyes, the overwhelming coldness made Makado dare not approach.

Ninjas have blood on their hands. Even Mikoto is no exception.

So Macado started talking to Kurenai Yuhi along the way.

Kurenai found this guy a bit annoying and kept hiding behind Kiyoshi.

Sarutobi Asuma was shocked to see this and decided to forget about Kiyoshi.

Who do you think you are, to dare to talk to Kurenai Yuhi?

He immediately put his arm around Makado's shoulder and forced him to start a conversation.

Faced with Sarutobi Asuma's enthusiasm, Makado couldn't refuse.

"She's definitely the sunny and positive type..."

During a rest stop along the way, Kiyoshi gently patted Kurenai's head to comfort her.

Kiyoshi was not surprised by Makado's personality, because only in this way could Shennong bring out the darkness in his heart.

It's likely that soon, Makado will be tortured by Shennong and then possessed by "Zero Tail".

"I want the entry, and this... the dark chakra of the 'Zero-Tails,' I want that too."

Qing Si remained expressionless.

I'm already thinking about how to arrange their deaths.

A few days flew by.

Occasionally, wandering ninjas would try to attack Kiyoshi and his group, but upon seeing the flame fan family crests on Mikoto and Kiyoshi, they would all flee.

They all successfully left the western border of the Land of Fire and entered the Land of Rain from the most chaotic no-man's-land among the three kingdoms: the Land of Grass, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Fire.

The dense raindrops resembled millions of silk threads hanging from the sky.

The distance is always shrouded in a gray haze, as if forever enveloped in rain and mist.

Upon arriving here, Kiyoshi and his party had already changed into warm robes.

This is one of the basic equipment issued to ninjas by Konoha. It is all white with flame patterns on the edges and can effectively retain the ninja's body temperature.

Furthermore, the fabric is very thin, so it won't hinder the ninja's movements.

"It's been raining the whole time."

The setting sun casts a longing glance.

Through the misty drizzle, one can vaguely see the steel city in the distance, exuding a steampunk vibe.

This was completely different from the more old-fashioned and conservative style of Konoha, which Kurenai found quite strange.

Ever since we entered the Land of Rain, the rain has never stopped.

"Why hasn't it been submerged yet?"

Sarutobi Asuma asked curiously.

If it rains every day, shouldn't there be puddles everywhere?

"The terrain here is special. Water from many places flows into the surrounding countries, so there are many swamps. I have been practicing medicine and traveling around for many years. There are even environments in the ninja world that are more special than the Land of Rain."

Shennong explained to everyone in a gentle tone and with a smile.

Mikoto nodded; that was true, she had been to many places.

"Let's find a place to camp today."

Mikoto glanced at the sky. The rain here was affecting the ninjas' senses, so it would be best to rest for the night.

"it is good."

Kiyoshi took out a tent from his bag to use as a shelter from the rain that night.

Makado also took out two tents and set up camp on the spot.

"The Land of Rain, I have finally arrived here."

Shennong, who had entrusted all affairs to his disciples, emerged from under the towering tree where he had taken shelter from the rain.

Shennong spreads out his hands, as if embracing the rainwater here.

"Shennong was a renowned physician."

Mikoto seemed to have thought of something and suddenly beckoned to Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi did as he was told, and bent down to listen to what Mikoto wanted to say.

Mikoto brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her stunning profile, and breathed softly as she spoke:

"Qingsi, you should spend more time with Shennong; you might gain something from it."

In Mikoto's view, Shennong must have had a lot of experience from his travels, and this experience would be very useful to Kiyoshi.

Seeing Mikoto's considerate attitude, Kiyoshi smiled, as if she were talking about supermarket discount coupons.

Although they are all trivial matters, they give people a subtle sense of warmth.

"As for the harvest, I think there will be some."

Qing Si said meaningfully.

Shennong may appear to be a good person, but in reality, he was just wearing a hypocritical facade.

When Qing Si steals from others, he feels no psychological pressure whatsoever.

By the time everyone had finished setting things up, it was already getting dark.

"I'll keep watch."

Under the cover of a large cloth, a campfire slowly burned, providing warmth for everyone.

The firewood in the campfire seemed damp, crackling as it burned.

The orange firelight shone on everyone's face.

After quickly finishing their bento boxes, it was already late at night.

Darkness, like ink, thickly enveloped the area outside the campfire.

The only sound was the soft, pattering of dripping water, which was somewhat eerie in the quiet mountain forest.

"I'm with Kiyoshi."

Mikoto nodded.

The strongest people here are her and Kiyoshi, so it's perfect for the two of them to keep watch together.

Kurenai wanted to keep watch, but due to her lack of strength, she couldn't say anything in response.

He could only puff out his cheeks and take out the illusion scroll given to him by Kiyoshi, and study it carefully.

"Master Shennong, please go inside and rest."

Asuma Sarutobi said.

Shennong and his disciples did not refuse and quickly packed up to go inside to rest.

When Kiyoshi saw that Mikoto wanted to stay with him, he took out a carpet, heated the ground with fire jutsu, and then laid it on top of it.

After Sarutobi Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi went inside, Mikoto sat down, her plump buttocks pressing against the carpet.

Kiyoshi sat next to Mikoto, and the two looked out at the night view.

"Miss Mikoto, if you're cold, you can sit a little closer."

(End of this chapter)