Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 271 Reunion with Yuzuki Yoru, Kazekage's Curiosity About Kiyoshi's "Magnetic" Release (Part 3)

"Add a little."

Tsunade said.

Adding a little sugar will make it taste even better.

"it is good."

As the flame in Kiyoshi's hand rose, the kettle began to hiss and steam.

In almost an instant, the water in the metal kettle was brought to a boil.

"Ninjutsu can actually be used like this?!"

Might Guy, dressed in a tight-fitting bodysuit, stared wide-eyed, his thick eyebrows twitching.

As a pure taijutsu ninja, this had a great impact on him.

Can ninjutsu, traditionally used for killing, also be used to improve one's life?
"All right."

Kiyoshi took out a small metal cup he was carrying and poured out just-boiled tea from a height.

He poured the tea from a high place to create foam, which would concentrate the sand and dust in the foam.

If you don't do this, the tea will taste gritty, so people usually leave the foam when drinking tea.

This is a skill used in desert life, and many experienced Sand Village ninjas possess this skill.

When Kiyoshi handed it over, he inadvertently bumped into Tsunade's teacup.

"Your hands are so warm?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow.

She was about to put on another layer of clothing, but Kiyoshi still looked energetic and didn't seem to feel cold at all.

"It's probably because I exercise regularly."

Kiyoshi said casually.

Matt Daly remained silent.

He suddenly realized the gap between people.

Why does he still feel cold at this moment, despite his daily "self-disciplined" exercise?
Could it be that Kiyoshi has been practicing even more in private than he has?

While Might Guy was questioning the meaning of life, Minato Namikaze seemed to have an epiphany.

I didn't know that regular exercise has these benefits.

Should we invest more time in training in addition to maintaining basic training?
"Lord Dai and Lord Minato, would you like a drink too?"

Kiyoshi handed over two cups of tea.

"In the desert at night, humans can easily lose body temperature and sugar levels gradually. What's terrifying is that these processes are hard to detect, and you can become very tired without even realizing it."

"Jiraiya-sensei also said these things to me."

Minato Namikaze agreed and thanked Kiyoshi for the water.

Jiraiya traveled throughout the ninja world in search of the "Child of Prophecy," naturally gaining experience in dealing with various environments.

"Without realizing it? I can do this too?"

Matt Day was startled.

Previously, he had always been a genin and could only take on small missions. Later, when the Third Shinobi World War broke out, he was transferred to the western front.

It is close to the Land of Rain and the Land of Waterfalls, and is humid all year round.

This was the first time Matt Day had ever been to such a dry environment as the desert.

“It’s the same for everyone.”

Except for me.

Kiyoshi did not say the second half of the sentence.

His body has become much more adaptable to various environments; he wouldn't freeze to death even if he just lay down in the desert for a night.

“Dai, Kiyoshi is right. The desert is not a suitable environment for human survival. Even the people of the Land of Wind who live in the desert are very cautious. It is easy to interfere with the survival and regulatory abilities of the human body. I have seen many ninjas who stepped into the desert for the first time die in the desert because of their lack of experience and inability to judge the temperature properly.”

Tsunade took a sip.

The sweetness of the candy, along with the aroma of tea and mint, filled Tsunade's mouth.

"Why is everything that Kiyoshi makes so delicious?"

Tsunade couldn't understand it.

Kiyoshi's culinary skills are so good that he could debut as a head chef.

Sometimes Tsunade really wants to make Kiyoshi her personal chef!
……

Then came several more days of tedious travel, and each of them wore a thin veil to shield their faces from the endless blowing sand.

"We are the messengers of Konoha."

Kiyoshi removed his thin veil, revealing his handsome face, and negotiated with the Sand Village ninja on guard not far away.

The Sand Village ninja quickly disappeared, and not long after, a group of Sand Village ninja emerged.

The person in charge happened to be Ye Cang, an old acquaintance of Kiyoshi.

"Ye Cang, it's been a long time."

Kiyoshi sized up Yekura.

After many years, Yekura's development has reached its peak.

She wore a backless sleeveless top, revealing her fair and smooth back.

Despite the scorching sun and the blowing sand, it still gives people a sense of being so delicate that it seems fragile.

Her yellow hair was pinned up with a hairpin, and two thin strands of hair fell down on either side of her face.

"Hmph...it has been a long time since we last met."

When Yekura saw Kiyoshi's face, all the past humiliations welled up in her heart.

She tried hard to suppress the emotions in her heart.

Now is the time to prioritize the big picture, not to act out.

The Land of Wind is the most resource-poor of the five great nations, so they must be more patient than other ninjas.

Only in this way can one survive in this unforgiving desert.

"You've certainly made quite a name for yourself."

Ye Cang said calmly, his expression unreadable.

"You're not bad either, you even managed to become a 'Hero of the Sand Village'."

Qingsi smiled.

Those tight ninja pants outlined Yekura's straight and rounded thighs.

This woman is truly becoming more and more charming with age.

"You guy."

Yecang immediately lost her composure, sensing that Kiyoshi's words had a hidden meaning.

Was he mocking himself for being able to become a hero of Sunagakure despite being his defeated opponent?

Moreover, Kiyoshi's gaze made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Princess Tsunade".

Yekura stepped forward and grasped Tsunade's hand, ignoring Kiyoshi.

She could tell that Tsunade was in charge this time, representing the name of Konoha.

The others were accompanying people, essentially bodyguards.

"Hello."

Tsunade and Yekura shook hands briefly before separating.

Neither of them mentioned the unpleasantness that Sunagakure had had with Konoha in the past.

If you want to cooperate, you have to put aside past grievances.

Immediately, Yekura led Tsunade, Kiyoshi, and the others towards the village.

Tsunade and Kiyoshi, having been here before, seemed much more at ease.

Minato Namikaze and Might Guy were visiting Sunagakure for the first time.

"It's similar to the structure of the outside world."

Namikaze Minato said secretly.

He had only ever carried out missions in the deserts of the Land of Wind before, and this was his first time inside Sunagakure.

Sunagakure Village is situated in a corner of the desert, and is one of the large oases in the desert.

The land here is sunken into a strange shape, which doesn't look like a naturally formed terrain at all.

Some people privately speculate that this terrain might have been created in a mythical era by gods such as Susanoo or Amaterasu using their divine power of creation.

Of course, some people say it's because of the Sage of Six Paths.

There are various opinions, but no definitive conclusion has been reached.

"Wait a minute, isn't this ninja wearing a headscarf coming with us?"

Kiyoshi looked at a figure who had suddenly left the Sunagakure team and spoke.

“That’s Yura. He’s in charge of guarding the area and he’s leading the way for us.”

Yekura offered an explanation.

"Yeah."

Kiyoshi's expression was playful.

In the original story, Yura was controlled by "Sasori of the Red Sand" and became his subordinate and inside man.

He assisted Deidara in invading Sunagakure by guiding him and also killed many of the Sunagakure ninja responsible for defense.

It can be said that no one in Sunagakure expected that the ever-loyal Yura would betray them.

The ability to control human consciousness has never been exclusive to illusion.

Many other techniques can also achieve this.

Moreover, it can be even more concealed than illusions in some ways.

For example, the Scorpion's "Mind-Controlling Sand Technique" works by inserting an extremely small needle through the memory center of the human brain, thereby sealing the object's memory.

The terrifying thing about this technique is that there is no fluctuation of chakra; only the Byakugan's X-ray vision can detect it.

Danzo's use of Shisui's Sharingan during the Five Kage Summit was discovered by Ao because Ao had seen the color of Shisui's chakra.

Normal people's chakra is blue, but Shisui's is emerald green. Danzo's left eye harbors a large amount of this chakra, so it's easy to tell that something is wrong at a glance.

The needles used in the "Submerged Mind Sand Manipulation Technique" are extremely fine; they are virtually undetectable unless examined closely with the White Eye.

So... even Yura himself wouldn't know that he was an inside man that Sasori had cultivated long ago.

……

Another place in the desert.

"The art of eternity is already half complete."

The voice of a handsome young man could be heard coming from a cave.

He had short red hair and smooth skin.

But upon closer inspection, the skin appears to be merely a layer of human skin, like that of a puppet doll.

"Lord Scorpion..."

As he stumbled into the cave in a daze, Sasori temporarily removed Yura's spell, and his memories immediately returned.

Yura immediately realized his true identity.

He knelt on one knee, with utmost respect.

"Has Uchiha Kiyoshi arrived in Sunagakure?"

Scorpion asked.

He learned of this news through other channels.

However, such important news needs to be examined from multiple perspectives.

"Yes, Princess Tsunade, 'Yellow Flash' Minato Namikaze, and the recently famous 'Azure Beast' Might Guy also arrived."

Yura shared the information she knew.

"Hmph, Uchiha Kiyoshi."

Scorpion's handsome face showed an expression.

That was... anger.

Uchiha Kiyoshi lured him into killing the Third Kazekage prematurely, and then used genjutsu to interrogate him about his ninjutsu skills.

He still remembers this loss.

As a result, Sasori modified his left eye, giving it a miniature telescope with an extremely small pupil, allowing him to concentrate chakra for extended periods and thus enhancing his perception.

This results in his greatly increased resistance to illusions.

"Notify me immediately of any further activity in the village."

Scorpion gave the order.

"Yes, Lord Scorpion."

Yura exited the cave.

After returning to Sunagakure, his mind suddenly went blank.

"Hey, what did I just do?"

Yura thought for a while but couldn't come up with an answer.

I'm wondering if I have Alzheimer's disease and whether I should take some time to go to the hospital for a checkup.

……

Meanwhile, Kiyoshi and the others finally entered the Kazekage Building.

Compared to the Hokage Building in Konoha, this place is much simpler.

"Welcome, envoys from Konoha who have traveled from afar."

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, smiled, wearing the Kazekage's signature divine robe.

But the Konoha group didn't smile.

Tsunade frowned even more.

Because they saw... Hidden Clouds here!
It is unclear whether Konoha reacted or not, but Kumogakure did as well.

One of the women, in particular, with light skin, was staring intently at Kiyoshi.

His eyes burned with desire, as if he wanted nothing more than to snatch Kiyoshi away.

This undisguised gaze made Tsunade inexplicably uncomfortable.

She took a step forward, crossed her arms, and the heavy weight fell on them.

Mabuyi could only see a ravine blocking Qing Si's view.

"Yo yo~ This is fate's arrangement~ A miracle has happened~~~!"

Kirabi made strange hand gestures and spoke in a rapping tone.

They actually ran into Kiyoshi here!

If we can bring it back, we can fulfill the long-cherished wish that the Third Raikage was unable to complete!

It was also the Fourth Raikage's wish to fulfill for his father.

"Bi, calm down," the Eight-Tailed Gyūki said in the spiritual world.

He had a good relationship with Chirabi, which allowed him to observe the outside world without any obstruction.

"That was something Youlv mentioned about the existence of a possible 'Child of Prophecy.'"

The eight-tailed ox-ghost secretly said.

The eight octopus-like tails behind him swayed and slapped against the surface of the water in his mental world.

They, the tailed beasts, lived carefree in the ninja world for thousands of years.

The only thing the Sage of Six Paths left them was a promise.

When the appointed time arrives, the nine tailed beasts will gather together to protect the boy who calls upon the name of the nine-headed beast.

At that time, the world will undergo a transformation.

"what happened?"

Killer Bee noticed the strange attention the Eight-Tails was paying to Kiyoshi.

"It's nothing, it's just a comparison."

Eight-tailed Fox slowly shook its head, silently apologizing.

This matter is of great importance and cannot be disclosed casually.

For each of the tailed beasts, the Sage of Six Paths was like a father figure. Without the Sage of Six Paths using the Yin-Yang Release technique to divide the Ten-Tails into nine chakra groups, they would not exist today.

Seeing this, Killer Bee suppressed his thoughts.

The same scene unfolded in the mental world of the teakman, causing a slight change in his expression.

Kiyoshi was taller than Tsunade, so by slightly raising his head, he could see over Tsunade's fair neck and spot the group from Kumogakure ahead.

"Two tailed beast jinchūriki have arrived. Is Rasa really not afraid that Kumogakure will launch a surprise attack on Sunagakure from here?"

Qingsi thought to himself.

The next moment, his doubts were explained.

Both Killer Bee and Yugito bear traces of sealing techniques, clearly a countermeasure taken by Sunagakure.

Yunyin probably agreed to this request out of sincerity.

Furthermore, Kiyoshi could also sense another massive tailed beast chakra near the Kazekage Building.

The tailed beast possessed by Sunagakure is... the One-Tailed Beast.

Kiyoshi analyzed the information before him.

That sealing technique probably couldn't completely control Yugito and Killer Bee; it could only mean that their combined strength would drop to the level of the One-Tailed Beast, which is why Rasa was so bold.

"As expected, he is the kind of person who can seal a one-tailed beast inside his own son."

Kiyoshi glanced at Rasa; in a sense, this man was the Danzo of Sunagakure.

To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing.

It's important to know that at the time, Gaara was just an embryo still developing inside Karura. Rasa directly attacked Karura, who was pregnant, and transplanted the Tailed Beast into Gaara through Karura.

Luo Sha's move can only be described as a high-stakes gamble.

If you lose the bet, your son will die, your wife will die, and even your tail will go berserk.

In this light, allowing Yugito and Killer Bee to enter Sunagakure seems much more normal.

“Uchiha Kiyoshi, I’m glad to see you’re still alive.”

Teakman said through gritted teeth.

Yekura gave Yugito a strange look. Could it be that Kiyoshi had also done something to Yugito?
That's a Jinchūriki of a Tailed Beast!

Even if there are rumors that Uchiha Kiyoshi can deal with the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, it shouldn't be that easy.

Otherwise, countries would not regard the tailed beasts as a final weapon.

In the village, in order to research a method to control the One-Tailed Beast, they even...

Thinking of this, Ye Cang couldn't help but shake his head.

"Please stay here for now, fellow members of the Cloud Village."

Rasa waved his hand, and a ninja stepped forward to lead the way.

Seeing this, Yukito had no choice but to suppress his own thoughts and look at Mabui.

Mabui is Raikage's secretary and the person speaking to him.

In other words, she's the one with the highest IQ among them, and she's the one making the decisions here.

"Lord Kazekage, we of the Cloud Village don't have much patience. We hope you won't go astray."

After Mabuyi finished speaking, she walked forward.

Katta... Katta...

Her specially made high-heeled ninja shoes made a sound as she walked, revealing her fair-skinned toes, which were arranged in a full row.

Killer Bee followed.

Yugito was the last to leave, and before she did, she glared at Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi smiled in response, his heart unmoved.

A feral cat that has been traumatized will hiss.

However, how long they can maintain this stance is debatable.

"Kazekage, we came with sincerity, yet Sunagakure still has connections with Kumogakure?"

Tsunade frowned slightly.

Konoha and Kumogakure are enemies.

Her great-grandfather, Tobirama Senju, died at the hands of Kumogakure!

"No, they just happened to come here today, before you."

Luo Sha slowly shook his head.

If he were truly in contact with the Hidden Cloud Village, how could he possibly let the ninjas of the Hidden Leaf Village know?
"By the way, since Sunagakure wants to form an alliance with Konoha, why keep Kumogakure here?"

Tsunade suddenly asked.

She wasn't stupid; she could see Luo Sha's hesitation.

"Kumogakure and Sunagakure have signed a deal with us regarding people's livelihood. As you know, Sunagakure is short of resources."

Luo Sha shook his head.

The only thing the Wind Country can offer is its minerals.

These things that are very valuable in other countries are just so-so in the Land of Wind; water is the most precious resource.

"My invitation to Konoha is naturally intended to form an alliance with Konoha."

Luo Sha exhaled a breath of stale air.

He gestured for Tsunade to sit down.

"..."

Tsunade frowned, but ultimately said nothing.

Relations between major powers are complex and intertwined, and it is quite normal for them to have mutual interests.

As long as Sunagakure stands firmly on the same side as Konoha, that's fine.

Luo Sha immediately began discussing the alliance.

Before long, the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure also arrived and discussed matters with Tsunade.

This process involves many regulations, so it will take two or three days of discussion to reach a conclusion.

Each of these issues concerns the interests of the ninja villages, and in these matters, both Konoha and Sunagakure will do their best to preserve their own interests.

Kiyoshi and the others waited outside for Tsunade, ready to rush in immediately if there was any commotion.

“Sunagakure is wavering, and Kumogakure will find out about the alliance between Sunagakure and Konoha.”

Minato Namikaze wrote a secret message on a piece of paper and handed it to Kiyoshi and Might Guy.

Matt Dae scratched his head, having completely forgotten how to decipher the code.

His physical skills were alright, but Might Guy was terrible in every other aspect.

Even his own son, Might Guy, couldn't compare. Might Guy could at least use some ninjutsu, such as the Summoning Jutsu.
Theoretical knowledge has never been his strength.

Kiyoshi took it and wrote a secret message on it:
"The alliance between Sunagakure and Kumogakure will not succeed, and they will be much more cautious once they know that Konoha has allied with Sunagakure."

Kiyoshi gave the note to Minato Namikaze.

As the conflict between the five major powers progresses, attempts to win them over will inevitably occur.

The Land of Lightning probably chose to form an alliance because they saw that Sunagakure was resource-poor and easy to control.

Of course, whether it succeeds or not is another matter.

While Kiyoshi and Minato Namikaze were exchanging notes, conversations continued in the room.

The sun sets behind the mountains, and today's agenda comes to a close.

The closed office door opened, and people began to enter.

"Lady Tsunade, water."

Looking at Tsunade, who had been negotiating with the Sunagakure leadership all afternoon, Kiyoshi handed her the metal water bottle.

There's still some tea left inside, which can relieve fatigue and refresh the mind.

Tsunade gave a soft "hmm," took Kiyoshi's water bottle, and drank straight down her throat.

As she drank it, she suddenly remembered that it was Kiyoshi's water bottle.

Tsunade was so excited that she almost choked.

"There's plenty of water, drink slowly."

Kiyoshi said.

"...Ahem, okay."

Seeing Kiyoshi's calm expression, Tsunade thought to herself, "How old am I? I'm still like an innocent little girl."

Shaking her head, Tsunade composed herself.

She wasn't the kind of woman who fussed over details, and she picked up the kettle again and took a sip.

Qing Si didn't say anything, so what was she afraid of?
However... this thoughtfulness did alleviate Tsunade's fatigue considerably.

She glanced back at Minato Namikaze and Might Guy.

I felt that bringing these two people was less worthwhile than bringing just Kiyoshi.

Minato Namikaze looked completely innocent, wondering why Tsunade had suddenly glared at him.

Luo Sha, who was sitting opposite, rubbed his temples.

The afternoon of negotiations was very tiring.

To be honest, he was hesitant; Yunyinkai's price was very tempting.

But will those bandits really keep their promise?
During the First Shinobi World War, Kinkaku and Ginkaku suddenly staged a coup at the alliance ceremony between the Raikage and the Hokage, resulting in their deaths.

If Kumogakure were to betray him again, causing the Kazekage to die, Sunagakure would once again be leaderless.

What enabled him to suppress the chaotic situation and stand out was his unique "magnetic" escape technique.

Currently, only a very small number of people in the village know how to do it, and their skills are very basic, not even half as good as his.

Thinking of this, Luo Sha looked at the composed young man in the office.

Every era produces geniuses.

The Third Kazekage was, and so was he.

The next generation includes Yekura and Sasori, who has already defected.

In contrast, Konoha has very few geniuses, and it can be said that they are in a state of talent shortage.

Uchiha Seiji was one of the most dazzling figures among them.

It is also suspected that he has mastered the "magnetic" escape technique.

"You can use 'magnetic' escape?"

Luo Sha asked.

Magnet Release is a bloodline limit; would an Uchiha clan member possess such a technique?

This statement drew everyone's attention to Kiyoshi.

Clearly, Kiyoshi's unique flying ability is probably related to this.

Matt Dai looked blank.

Minato Namikaze seemed lost in thought.

Tsunade turned to look at Kiyoshi, lip-reading to signal him not to reveal anything.

Once a ninja's intelligence is deciphered, they can easily be targeted.

"I know a little, but not much."

Kiyoshi said.

The magnetic force he created using the principle of electromagnetism is essentially the same as Rasa's "magnetic" escape.

However, one relies on lightning, while the other relies on a special constitution that allows them to directly convert chakra into magnetism.

"The Uchiha clan that were found outside..."

As Luo Sha's secret passage sank, his heart gradually sank.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was an Uchiha recruited from the Land of Lightning. His bloodline was mixed, so it's understandable that he might have other bloodline limits.

Tsunade glared at Kiyoshi, seemingly wanting to say why he didn't listen to her, her delicate lips parting slightly.

Use lip reading to say, "Why didn't you just say you didn't know?"

Qingsi shook his head.

He naturally had his own purpose, so he spoke:

"Lord Kazekage, your village's reputation for 'Magnetic' Release is renowned throughout the ninja world. I wonder if anyone would like to spar with me?"

Qingsi spoke.

His goal was to see if any stats would drop after defeating the enemy, and to use his Sharingan to observe the process of converting chakra into magnetism, and then try to synthesize the five basic attributes.

The [Perfect Physique (Gold)] skill allows Kiyoshi to attempt to synthesize a Bloodline Limit. If successful, it will grant Kiyoshi a number of new abilities.

Such as "Burning" Release, "Boiling" Release, "Ice" Release, and even bloodline limits like "Corpse Bone Pulse" and "Blood Dragon Eye".

The more methods one has, the more versatile one becomes, and the more one can get to the essence of the art.

"...to exchange ideas."

The wind blew through Rosa's short brown hair. He thought for a moment and agreed to Kiyoshi's request.

He also wanted to see if Kiyoshi was truly a "magnetic" escape artist.

If that's the case, then the assessment of Qing Si needs to be upgraded further.

"Jūgoro, go and arrange the sparring match with Uchiha Kiyoshi, and also arrange accommodations for the Konoha envoy."

Luo Sha gave the instructions.

"Princess Tsunade, why don't we go and take a look together?"

Luo Sha said.

This can be considered a decent form of entertainment.

As long as the battles between ninjas aren't bloody enough to be life-or-death, they can still be quite entertaining.

(End of this chapter)