Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Galuro did not speak.

After Qing Si affixed the sealing talisman, he said:

"I've obtained all the techniques you requested."

In Karura's hand was a ninjutsu scroll that resembled a long staff, suggesting that it contained many ninjutsu techniques.

"Please help me suppress Shukaku and cure my illness."

Karura spoke very sincerely, then handed over the ninjutsu scroll with both hands and lowered her head.

However, Karura waited for a while but did not feel Kiyoshi take away the ninjutsu scroll in her hand.

She was puzzled, wondering what Kiyoshi wanted to do.

Repent?

"Uchiha Kiyoshi, why won't you accept it?"

"Lord Karura, I was full of sincerity yesterday, but some people didn't appreciate it, so I'm raising the price today."

"Prices are going up...up!?"

Karura stared intently at Kiyoshi, her eyes wide, gripping the ninjutsu scroll tightly in her hand.

After a brief moment of thought, Gallo quickly calmed down.

"What...do you want?"

Karura frowned.

They were dissatisfied with Kiyoshi's increasingly demanding behavior.

Since only Kiyoshi could resolve this matter, he had no choice but to suppress his emotions.

"How about adding some sealing techniques?"

Kiyoshi slowly walked over, bent down, and spoke into Karura's ear.

His hot breath felt like a caress on her earlobe, making Garuro's body stiffen slightly.

"Your Konoha's sealing techniques are far superior to those of Sunagakure."

"What belongs to Konoha belongs to Konoha, and what's mine is mine."

As Kiyoshi spoke, a few strands of Karura's short, sandy-brown hair were blown by the wind, revealing her fair neck behind them.

Perhaps it's because Karura doesn't go out on missions often, or perhaps she, like Yekura, possesses a bloodline limit.

Her skin was much fairer and more delicate than that of the average Sand Villager.

No wonder she's the woman who gave birth to Temari.

"I... can give it to you."

The "Magnetic" Release ninjutsu has already been used, so the huge sunk cost is not a big deal.

Karura hesitated for a moment, then agreed to Kiyoshi's request.

"besides……"

"besides?"

Galuro suddenly raised his voice.

Kiyoshi is far too greedy; he wants everything!
"Hehe, it's all because Lord Garuro initially failed to appreciate my kindness. Once this opportunity is gone, it's gone forever."

Qingsi said calmly.

You can't just come to Sunagakure whenever you want. Since you've come all this way, you have to make the most of it.

"Then what else do you want?"

Gallo struggled to suppress his anger.

"Well, I'm very interested in why Jinchuriki can carry Tailed Beasts."

Kiyoshi looked at Garura.

Up close, one can see Karura's shapely body more clearly.

Those thick dark circles under his eyes were like black eyeshadow, which only added to his distorted, sickly beauty.

"I think you wouldn't refuse, Lord Karura, would you? After all, the Kazekage has done his best for the village. If Sunagakure were to suffer any great loss, he would probably be so sad that he would want to cry."

Qing Si's tone was low.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting Kiyoshi's shadow long and slender, twisting and turning like a demon baring its fangs.

Karura bit her lip so hard it almost bled, and her body trembled slightly.

Sunagakure's finances were so tight that even the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, had to use the Magnet Release technique to extract gold dust from the sand to subsidize the village's economy after finishing his official duties.

"Don't worry, trust my medical skills."

To better assist in the surgery, Kiyoshi even summoned a "unicorn beast".

Galuro, seemingly terrified of surgery, trembled even more violently.

This is normal; Kiyoshi is used to it.

Just as some people are afraid of taking medicine, others are afraid of having surgery.

However, this unhealthy mentality needs to be corrected.

The best way to overcome a shadow is to face it.

Immediately, a shadow loomed over Gallo, and she wanted to run away in fear.

Kiyoshi grabbed her wrist.

"Escape counts as surgery time, huh? Once I've exhausted my patience, I'll just leave."

Kiyoshi's voice was indifferent.

He hoped that Gallo would think things through.

Who truly needs this surgery: himself, the surgeon, or the terminally ill woman?

Perhaps Kiyoshi's words made sense, and Karura abruptly stopped in her tracks.

Yes, this is a very real problem.

Small family or big family?

Is it about personal gain or the collective interest of the village?

A ninja is someone who can endure hardship.

A person who can endure unreasonable situations.

This is a fact.

The ninjas of Sunagakure all believed it without a doubt.

This includes Rasa, Yekura, and Karura herself.

Because in the world she lived in, one could not survive without endurance.

砂。

This was a scene she had been familiar with since birth.

Daytime temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing.

This is a world that rejects the existence of living beings. Even the powerful monsters are buried deep underground, eking out a living in the dark river.

In most places, not only can plants and animals not survive, but even bacteria cannot survive; it is undoubtedly a living hell.

This is the world where Garuda lived.

Therefore, she had to be patient.

After enduring, the gentle winds of Sunagakure will surely blow.

"Then... let's begin the surgery."

In the silent room, only Kiyoshi's voice could be heard.

And the sound of blades rubbing together.

…………

"It's a pleasure to work with you, Princess Tsunade."

Rasa greeted Tsunade, Minato Namikaze, and Might Guy at the door.

Today, everything has come to an end.

The details of the alliance should be thoroughly discussed and clarified to avoid any potential conflicts of interest in the future.

"Shouldn't we stay in Sunagakure for another day?"

Luo Sha said.

It's already dusk, and leaving the village now is not a wise decision.

No one from Sunagakure wanted to experience that biting cold.

"No, I've been here long enough."

Tsunade shook her head.

The New Year is just around the corner. If we don't hurry back, we'll have to spend the New Year on the road.

“Alright, let’s go see Garuro.”

Luo Sha said.

There are four envoys from Konoha in total. If they are to leave now, they naturally need to gather all of them together.

Tsunade readily agreed, and the group walked along the stone-paved road in Sunagakure, heading towards the Karura family's residence.

……

tired.

sleepy.

There is also a sense of relief and ease in this process.

Karura opened her eyes from the darkness; it was Kiyoshi's face.

"The surgery was a success. Shukaku will not cause any trouble for the next six months. You can get a good night's sleep. If you need anything or need to renew your appointment, come to Konoha to find me."

Kiyoshi smiled; he offered after-sales service.

Karura's gaze gradually focused, and she saw the white ceiling behind Kiyoshi.

Her beautiful face bore tear stains, the marks left by dried tears.

She still made sacrifices for the sake of Sunagakure.

Kiyoshi snatched the ninjutsu scroll from Karura's hand, then opened the window, covered his Sharingan pulsating in his eye sockets, and looked at the distant scenery.

Rasa and his subordinate Yashamaru walked over, chatting and laughing, with Tsunade and others beside them.

"If you don't get up soon, Lord Kazekage will be here."

"!"

Upon hearing this, Garuda's eyes gradually regained their clarity.

What followed was panic.

Regardless of the reason, her actions undoubtedly betrayed Sunagakure and violated its rules.

If others find out, even if Rasa is the Kazekage, the higher-ups of Sunagakure will not let her off the hook.

Revealing ninjutsu techniques without authorization is a serious crime!
The punishment for rogue ninjas in the village is death!

Ignoring her aching body, Karura struggled to her feet and formed hand seals.

A whirlwind swept through, carrying away the smells and traces of ninjutsu training from the back window, disappearing into the grass outside the house.

Before becoming a Jinchūriki, she was a Jonin of Sunagakure. In addition, she was close to Rasa, so it was easy for her to be assigned a well-landscaped residence.

However, at the moment, Garuda couldn't care less about the lawn and the flowers and plants on it that she usually cherished.

They just wanted to destroy the evidence as quickly as possible.

Kiyoshi chuckled softly as he watched Karura bustling about inside.

Another bountiful harvest.

The trip to Sunagakure can be considered a success.

He acquired many "Magnetic" Release ninjutsu, all thanks to Karura.

Kiyoshi wouldn't need to bury himself in research, saving a lot of time.

Once he learns and masters these techniques, developing his own "Magnetic" Release ninjutsu will be much easier.

E.g……

Kiyoshi opened one of the scrolls and began to condense chakra into magnetism according to the method described on it.

An eyeball floated from Kiyoshi's palm, its end connected to black iron sand, like the optic nerve of the eyeball.

Magnet Release: Third Eye!

As the eyeball moved, Kiyoshi gained another perspective, allowing him to see what the eyeball was seeing.

"It can only be used for reconnaissance."

Kiyoshi dispersed his chakra, and the eyeball in his palm turned into faint iron sand that fell to the ground.

This might be because he's just starting out and isn't very proficient yet.

The eyeball created using "Magnetic Release: Third Eye" has vision far inferior to the Sharingan, and even worse than a normal eyeball.

It can only be described as having the ability to observe.

During the Chunin Exams, Gaara was also able to create such eyeballs using Sand Release to look at the other examinees' exam papers.

dong dong.

There was a knocking sound outside.

Karura froze, hurriedly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and opened the door.

"As expected of Konoha's renowned doctor, his miraculous healing skills have made my sister look much better."

Yashamaru's eyes lit up.

The contrast is so obvious that it's almost impossible to tell the difference at a glance.

A few days ago, Karura's face showed unconcealed fatigue and exhaustion, with dark circles under her eyes.

Today, my sister looks completely refreshed, as if she has been watered and nourished, and she is beautiful.

It reveals that beautiful figure from the past.

What kind of superb medical skills are required to achieve this?

Yashamaru glanced at Kiyoshi, then at Tsunade.

Konoha truly has the best medical system among the five great nations; no other country can compare to Konoha in terms of healthcare.

Worthy of the name!

Looking at Karura now, Rasa suddenly felt as if he had returned to his youth.

Back then, while he dreamed of becoming the Kazekage, he also harbored a vague sense of love.

Looking at Karura, who has regained her beauty, even her simple act of leaning against the doorway gives Rasa a strong sense of allure.

He felt it all again... youth.

"Kiyoshi, your medical skills are probably no less than those of Princess Tsunade."

Luo Sha sighed.

"No, no, no, Lady Tsunade is a woman who can be my teacher. I am still a long way from being a top-notch medical ninja."

Kiyoshi said modestly, "I don't know any ninjutsu to induce melatonin production."

Tsunade said.

Konoha prohibits human experimentation.

Therefore, there is relatively little research in this area.

Kiyoshi seems to be using medical ninjutsu obtained from the Land of Demons. It's not unusual for a small, remote country to conduct a lot of human experiments.

Not to mention that such ninjutsu is a product of the demons "Mouryou" there.

Thinking of this, Tsunade patted Kiyoshi on the shoulder.

She was pleased that the boy hadn't used this power for bad purposes.

Power itself is neither good nor bad; only the person who uses power is good or bad.

"If Lady Tsunade wanted to learn or develop it, it would be a piece of cake."

Qing Si said sincerely.

With his acting skills already superb, it's not difficult for him to portray an innocent appearance.

Attitude is the mask of the heart.

Even if you say that, the evaluation standards won't be lowered.

Tsunade looked at Kiyoshi, who had always acknowledged her, and then inexplicably turned her head away.

There was once someone who supported her and trusted her unconditionally.

Back when the medical system was not yet perfect, she proposed that each squad be equipped with a medical ninja.

Even Jiraiya, who was sitting next to her, didn't say anything at the time; only Dan Kato stood up to support her.

Seeing Tsunade suddenly avoid eye contact with him, Kiyoshi knew that Tsunade was being reminded of something she had experienced.

“No problem, it’s good to have higher standards. I want to rebuild the medical system in the future, and I share the same idea as Lady Tsunade.”

Qing Si lowered his head.

Just then, Tsunade looked up in surprise.

The two looked at each other speechlessly.

Minato Namikaze vaguely sensed something.

However, the idea was too shocking, and he immediately stopped himself from thinking in that direction.

I just hope that Jiraiya-sensei can correct his attitude in the future.

If I continue to spy on women's bathhouses and frequent brothels looking for hostesses, I'm afraid...

"Karuro, would you like to go for a walk?"

The silence was finally broken by Luo Sha's voice.

"No...no need, I want to be alone."

There is sorrow hidden in Galuro's words.

In the end, she successfully brought great benefits to Sunagakure, and she herself was able to get a good night's sleep and her lifespan was extended.

But the price was betraying Sunagakure and losing Kiyoshi's treatment.

This treatment will forever remain buried deep in Gallo's heart.

Looking at Rasa, who seemed a little shy, as if she had returned to her days at the ninja academy, she felt a sense of guilt.

"Alright."

Luo Sha nodded.

I just finished treatment and should rest for a while.

He turned to look at Qing Si and the others and said:

"I will send some of my men to accompany you."

The fact that Garuda's illness is improving is the best news Rosa has received recently.

"No need, let's go now."

Tsunade turned around nonchalantly, brushing a strand of golden hair that had been blown by the wind across her face, and walked ahead.

She left everyone with only a beautiful silhouette.

Kiyoshi was the first to follow, suggesting to Tsunade that they leave tomorrow.

The reason given was that they were worried about Tsunade's health.

The real reason was that he left without having obtained the sealing technique; Garuda needed to spend a whole night to get it.

Tsunade hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Minato Namikaze looked bewildered. Wasn't he supposed to go back today?

The two returned and told Rasa that they would stay in Sunagakure for another night. Kiyoshi glanced back at Yogura, who was standing next to Karura.

But the story isn't over yet.

It's far from over.

The next time it happens is when Yekura is killed.

Kiyoshi gave Yekura a deep look.

It's likely that the "Burning" Release technique will significantly enhance his Fire Release ninjutsu.

Even an electric arc may carry a scorching high temperature.

"Haha, of course no problem."

Luo Sha was in a good mood and immediately smiled.

Kiyoshi also revealed a slight smile.

It's wonderful that everyone has found happiness.

You agree, don't you, Karura...?

Kiyoshi's gaze fell on Karura.

Karura lowered her head, not daring to meet Kiyoshi's gaze.

He was even more terrified, fearing that others would notice something amiss.

Luo Sha enthusiastically led the way, saying that they wanted to celebrate today's alliance.

……

Several days later, Kiyoshi returned to Konoha.

As expected, it was the Hokage Building again.

Their mission this time is of great importance, concerning the alliance with Sunagakure, and they must report it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"The contact between Sunagakure and Kumogakure..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned as he smoked his pipe.

"Hey, old man, stop thinking about all that nonsense and get the payment first."

Tsunade slapped the table.

Those few days of negotiations almost made her lips dry from talking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, distributed the rewards, and said:
"Thank you for your hard work."

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered a few words of encouragement to Kiyoshi and the others, then let the others go first, leaving only Minato Namikaze behind.

He wanted to ask some more detailed questions.

Minato Namikaze spoke freely, telling Hiruzen Sarutobi everything he had seen and heard.

"Sage Technique" suppresses the Tailed Beast...

This was the first time Hiruzen Sarutobi had ever heard of these abilities.

Why has Jiraiya never demonstrated such an ability?

Could it be a difference in "immortal arts"?

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't figure it out.

Even for a ninja expert as knowledgeable as him, "Sage Techniques" were completely foreign.

He lacked the talent to learn "immortal arts" and was unable to form contracts with the spirit beasts of the three holy lands. He learned all of this from his three disciples.

The rest were just fragmented pieces of information.

After thinking for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to convene a high-level meeting.

"Perhaps the Sharingan can suppress tailed beasts, and 'Sage Mode' is just a pretext."

After listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's explanation, Danzo Shimura said with dissatisfaction.

"Don't forget how Uchiha Madara..."

"That's enough Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted Danzo Shimura.

Now is the time to unite all forces and work together to overcome difficulties, yet Danzo is still saying things that are detrimental to unity.

Without the Uchiha clan, Konoha's fighting strength will inevitably be greatly diminished.

In Konoha today, a single move can have far-reaching consequences, and no one knows what the outcome of this war will be.

"Humph."

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and said nothing more.

The idea that the Sharingan can suppress tailed beasts is just his speculation.

He secretly collected Sharingan eyes, but never had the chance to use them on the Tailed Beasts.

The only clear case is that of Madara Uchiha, who used his evil eyes to control the Nine-Tails, used it as a summoning beast, and later attacked Konoha. In the end, the First Hokage intervened and subdued Madara Uchiha, thus quelling the disaster.

Minato Namikaze looked at the Konoha leaders and listened silently from the side.

He knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi intended to groom him.

He was allowed to listen in on such occasions.

"But 'immortal arts' are not replicable; the price of failure is..."

Mitomon En didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning behind it was quite clear.

Regardless of whether "Sage Techniques" have the effect of suppressing the Tailed Beasts, they cannot possibly create another Kiyoshi.

If a skilled ninja from the village were to learn this technique and fail, it would mean losing a valuable member of the fighting force.

This is pointless and a foolish act, especially given the current shortage of manpower.

“We must be prepared for this. If the Uchiha clan intends to stage a coup, Kiyoshi Uchiha’s abilities can suppress the Nine-Tails.”

Xiaochun, who was turning over to her room, spoke up.

There have been several coups by the Uchiha clan.

The first instance was Madara Uchiha's attempt to attack Konoha after leaving the village, and the second was Setsuna Uchiha's dissatisfaction with the Second Hokage's policies, which led a group of Uchiha to cause trouble.

How can we be sure there won't be a third time?

If that's the case, then the harm he causes is far more terrible than the previous two.

There's no one like Hashirama Senju to stop this now.

"Hokage, and all of you, based on my observation of Kiyoshi, he is unlike any other Uchiha; he truly harbors a burning 'Will of Fire' within his heart."

Minato Namikaze hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.

He didn't understand why the village discriminated against the Uchiha clan so much.

Could it be that the shadow cast by Madara Uchiha back then was too great?

Unfortunately, that era is too far back in time.

For Minato Namikaze, what happened in the early days of the village's founding was actually shrouded in mystery.

With wars breaking out every few years, the generational gap among ninjas is very rapid.

In other words, one will feel a sense of remoteness regarding the past.

"My teacher, the Second Hokage, had profound knowledge of the Uchiha clan and came up with a famous theory."

Danzo Shimura glanced at Minato Namikaze, the leading figure of the younger generation, and knew to some extent what Hiruzen Sarutobi was planning.

But he didn't think Orochimaru, who had accumulated a lot of prestige in the last time, could lose.

The Hokage selection is such an important decision that it cannot be made on a whim. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi would consider it very carefully.

What theory is it?

Minato Namikaze asked.

"The Uchiha are... a clan possessed by demonic forces. Those who awakened the Sharingan with strong emotions were almost all swallowed by darkness and fell into the demonic path, so they are a clan born evil."

The shocking secret revealed by Danzo Shimura stunned Minato Namikaze.

He turned to look at the other adults, wanting to know if it was true.

Mitokado Homura nodded slowly. He also thought highly of the young man whom Sarutobi Hiruzen had favored, and continued to explain:

"Danzo is right. The deeper the darkness in the heart of an Uchiha, the stronger their eye power becomes, and the more difficult they will be to deal with. Madara Uchiha is such a person. And the fact that Kiyoshi Uchiha became so powerful so quickly is unimaginable in terms of the darkness in his heart."

Mitokado Homura also added some of Tobirama Senju's evaluations of the Uchiha clan's eye power. Once an Uchiha feels pain, the love in their heart will uncontrollably turn into hatred. A special chakra will be generated from the brain and then rapidly enhance the overall qualities of the Uchiha's body.

This refers to the synchronization of mental strength and physical power.

The words of the two Konoha high-ranking officials made Minato Namikaze understand why some ninjas would shout "The Uchiha are born evil!" when they saw an Uchiha ninja.

So these words were actually spoken by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju?

Minato Namikaze, who treats everyone equally, always felt that these words were somewhat racist.

I was curious about how Tobirama Senju came to these conclusions.

As we all know, a mature theory cannot be developed without countless experiments.

So, who is the Second Hokage...?

"Do you understand now, Minato Namikaze?"

Danzo Shimura stared at Minato Namikaze with his single eye.

How could someone so naive possibly govern Konoha well?

"Alright, that concludes today's meeting."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand.

Minato was someone he had high hopes for, and Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't want to push him too hard.

As long as you can distinguish between what's important and what's not, that's fine.

Kiyoshi embodies the "Will of Fire," but that doesn't mean other Uchiha clans also do.

Like Uchiha Kagami, he is an extremely rare individual.

We still need to be wary of the Uchiha clan and keep our distance.

…………

"Hehe, Mr. Kiyoshi, do you have some free time?"

Orochimaru stopped Kiyoshi, who had just finished his mission.

"My cursed seal is ready for transplantation. Would you like to take a look?"

Orochimaru looked at Seiji. (End of chapter)