Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 262 Snuggling with Mikoto for Warmth

Kiyoshi patted the carpet next to him, indicating that Mikoto could come over.

Mikoto tightened her long robe to keep warm, which naturally taut while she was sitting, allowing Kiyoshi to see the curves of human hearts.

It is very round and smooth.

"Aren't you cold?"

Mikoto was puzzled.

The climate of the Land of Fire is completely different from that of the Land of Rain, so you should feel colder here.

"It's not cold, Mikoto-neechan, feel it if you don't believe me."

Kiyoshi stretched out his hand; his skin was fair, but it was a size larger than Mikoto's hand, and one could imagine the power contained within it.

Upon hearing this, Mikoto extended her slender fingers and touched Kiyoshi's fingertips.

A warm feeling spread from my fingertips to the parts of my body that were in contact with it, like a warm stove.

"I'm right."

Kiyoshi gripped her hand tightly and pulled Mikoto closer to him.

Sometimes, a bolder approach is needed.

Mikoto's body bumped into Kiyoshi, and her rounded curves flattened instantly.

It's like a heavy steamed bun that has to be squeezed down because the steamer is too small, causing it to deform.

Mikoto's eyes widened, as if she wanted to say something, but she met Kiyoshi's sincere gaze.

He sighed softly and said nothing.

The two of them moved closer to each other, using each other's body heat to keep warm.

Crash.

The hem of the long robe fluttered in the wind, and occasionally raindrops drifted in with the breeze.

The temperature is naturally getting lower and lower.

Without realizing it, the two of them got closer and closer.

Kiyoshi remained calm. He wore a long robe for warmth, with an inner lining made of Uchiha clan clothing underneath, and did not feel any coldness.

This is true even if you're not wearing anything.

His vitality, far exceeding that of ordinary Senju and Uzumaki clan members, made him vigorous and impervious to heat and cold.

This is the change brought about by strength.

Those born into the sacred Otsutsuki clan are born at the pinnacle, surpassing 99% of all living beings in this world from birth.

It's understandable that Momoshiki Otsutsuki would view others as inferior.

Kiyoshi shook his head; these things were still too far removed from his life.

By the time the Otsutsuki invade, he will probably have grown up.

Feeling Mikoto shiver slightly from the cold, Kiyoshi took off his long robe and covered her with it like a blanket.

"Qingsi, you..."

Mikoto looked over.

Unfortunately, Kiyoshi didn't look at her at that moment; his gaze was fixed on the darkness beyond the firelight.

"A rat has come; I'm going to take care of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kiyoshi's figure flickered.

Mikoto instinctively tried to grab him, but missed. Kiyoshi had already teleported several kilometers away.

At this moment, several Rain Village ninjas were groping their way forward.

“Ninjas from other countries have entered the Land of Rain.”

The leader, Yuuki Kanbu, had only one eye. Like the other Rain Village ninjas, he wore a breathing mask and carried an umbrella, making him seem even more somber in the darkness.

On his forehead, there are four vertical lines symbolizing Amegakure (the village of Amegakure).

"Lord Hanzo gave orders to keep these ninjas under strict surveillance, and they almost managed to infiltrate."

Another Rain Village ninja took over the conversation.

"There are too few ninjas in the village, and we can't manage the entire Land of Rain. What exactly is Lord Hanzo doing...?"

"Be careful what you say."

The whispers of several Rain Village ninjas reached Kiyoshi's ears.

He listened to the ninjas' conversation in the darkness.

The "Lord Hanzo" they were referring to was Hanzo of the Salamander, the current ruler of Amegakure.

This guy seems more like a real ninja.

He is confident yet suspicious, cautious, prefers to operate in the shadows, and has a 24-hour bodyguard system to protect him.

Even against the newly debuted Yahiko and his two companions, they would not underestimate them in the slightest; they would fight with all their might, just as a lion would fight a rabbit.

It was precisely this personality trait that led Hanzo of the Salamander to adopt a relatively closed-off policy after the Second Shinobi World War in order to reduce the chaos in the Land of Rain and minimize the influence of neighboring countries.

"Lord Hanzo? Hmm, he's even more cowardly than a ninja."

In the darkness, Kiyoshi's mocking voice rang out.

"Be careful, there are enemies!"

"Damn it, this place is two kilometers away, how did he get here without anyone noticing?"

"Maybe they're not in the same group as the ninjas in front, but some other ninjas who came here."

"Calm down everyone!"

Jie Naihan threw several flashlights on the ground as a light source.

Raindrops pattered onto the flashlight, slowly sliding off.

drop.

Ripples spread across the small puddle.

Jie Naihan formed a hand seal and suddenly threw the umbrella in his hand towards Qing Si.

Puff puff!
Countless books flew out from the umbrella ribs, densely shooting towards Qing Si.

Ninja Art: A Thousand Books of Rain and Dew!
"Earth Release: Earth Pillar Explosion".

Kiyoshi formed a hand seal, and a thunderous explosion resounded from the ground, the resulting shockwave sending all the senbon flying.

Rumble…

The air explosion on the ground formed a straight line, continuously heading towards the Rain Village ninja.

Kiyoshi's appearance also allowed others to see the family crest on his body.

"It's the Uchiha!"

"Ah! My legs!"

The Rain Village ninja was instantly paralyzed from the waist down by the blast, and his breathing gradually weakened. "With a little more practice, the Earth Release Jonin title will be mine."

Based on the scale of the project, Qing Si gained a sense of his current level of proficiency.

This ninjutsu was part of a deal with Samui.

"Bury you here."

Kiyoshi had no interest in interacting with the group of ninjas; the delicate Mikoto was waiting for him.

After forming the hand seal again, he punched the damp soil.

boom.

Under the influence of Earth Release chakra, the ground shattered into countless pieces of fine yellow sand, which rolled up in waves like ocean tides.

Earth Release: Earth and Rock Flow.

Kiyoshi's hand seals were formed so quickly that the Rain Village ninjas couldn't react at all.

After hearing the sound of fine sand rubbing together, my whole body was buried in the sand.

Any ninjutsu will become much more powerful when supported by a large amount of chakra.

With the added benefits of Kiyoshi's chakra control and Earth Release ninjutsu, the quicksand swirled around their bodies like waves, leaving them no time to form hand seals.

Finally, it was swept deep underground and crushed by the weight of the earth.

The next moment, Kiyoshi's figure disappeared from the spot.

……

Mikoto leaned gently against the tree trunk, as raindrops slid down the tall canopy, shimmering like silver threads in the night.

The embers of the campfire illuminated her gentle face, flickering in and out, as if she were breathing in sync with the sound of the rain.

Her hand was still raised to the air, as if she were trying to grab someone, looking lost and bewildered.

After a while, just as she was about to reach her hand back, a familiar, warm hand grabbed hers.

"Mikoto, I'm back."

Kiyoshi's voice rang in her ears. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Kiyoshi suddenly appear in front of her, holding her hand.

The thin black lining was soaked by the rain, revealing the outline of his strong muscles. The hem of the shirt clung to his legs, which only accentuated his tall and straight figure.

A gentle breeze swept by, causing a few cool strands to flutter in Qing Si's hair, bringing with them the damp scent of earth soaked by rain.

"Mikoto, I'm back."

Mikoto, seeing Kiyoshi suddenly appear, disregarded the fact that she was holding hands with him and quickly asked:
"It's nothing."

"It's nothing, just a bunch of ninjas from the Land of Rain. I took care of them all."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

The round trip took less than thirty seconds, and most of the time I only managed to catch a few words of their conversation.

"Why won't you let me go? It's the duty of the Jonin leading the team."

"What if Mikoto catches a cold from all this coming and going?"

“My sister isn’t that fragile.”

Hearing Kiyoshi's words, Mikoto's lips curled up slightly.

She was clearly pleased with Kiyoshi's statement, but she quickly suppressed that smile.

Her gentle, pretty face tightened slightly, and she said seriously:
"Don't make decisions on your own in the future. We are companions, and even more so, we are our clansmen."

Mikoto's words carried a hint of reproach.

What if something happens to Kiyoshi?
"Got it, Mikoto-san."

Kiyoshi knew that Mikoto was concerned about him, so he didn't bring up the matter again. He leaned slightly closer to Mikoto, maintaining the same posture where the two of them were leaning against each other.

In the gray night, the firelight flickered beside the two, casting orange-yellow spots on the wet mud.

Mikoto quietly raised her eyes and looked at Kiyoshi through the misty rain.

His eyes were slightly lowered, and a few glistening drops clung to his long eyelashes.

Mikoto gently leaned close to Kiyoshi's shoulder, feeling the warmth spreading from his chest, and all the chill in her heart dissipated.

The night passed quickly.

After Kiyoshi and Mikoto quickly washed up, they woke up Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi.

I won't be able to get to the agreed location until this evening, so it's best to go earlier.

After tidying up, the group continued on their way.

……

"Thank you so much to everyone in Konoha this time."

Upon arriving at a village, Shennong spoke to Mikoto.

"This is our duty."

Mikoto's expression was flat.

The employer pays the ninja, and the ninja completes the mission.

This is a very equitable job.

"Everyone from Konoha, why don't you stay here for the night?"

Shennong pointed to the sky, saying that after a day's journey, night had fallen.

The difference this time was that they arrived at a village with many houses.

Seeing Mikoto nod after hesitating, Shennong smiled.

Let's start reviving Zero-Tail from here.

Kiyoshi, who had been observing Shennong, caught this hint of a smile, but remained unmoved.

"You must be Shennong, the physician."

While the group paused briefly, a group of people dressed in black robes walked in.

Their robes were clearly specially designed, with a long red line on the left side where there was an opening.

He wore a grayish-white waist armor, tied with a white cloth belt.

"I am Shennong."

Shennong smiled kindly and went to talk to the person in front of him.

The leader was an orange-haired boy.

Behind him, besides a group of black-haired ninjas, there was also a red-haired boy and a blue-haired girl.

Kiyoshi recognized them at a glance.

Akatsuki!
Akatsuki is still in its early stages, an ordinary mercenary organization whose initial goal is to achieve peace, change the country, and build a bridge of hope to world peace through communication between people.

(End of this chapter)