Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

The three walked for a while in the rainforest and encountered the Akatsuki members who stayed behind to protect Konan.

"They are honored guests."

Seeing that Wei Tuo Tian Jiu Zhu and the others looked wary, Xiao Nan took the initiative to explain.

"Xiao's base is very dilapidated, please don't mind it."

Konan turned back to Kiyoshi and Tsunade and added a sentence.

"It doesn't matter."

Kiyoshi shook his head and casually glanced at Idaten Kyūsuke.

As the most beautiful member of the Akatsuki organization, Konan naturally receives many confessions of love and advances.

One of them was Idaten Kyūsuke, who wrote a love letter to Konan and asked her to come out to confess his feelings.

This startled Yahiko and Nagato, who quickly ran over to eavesdrop.

In the end, Konan politely declined, citing that she didn't have time to date before realizing her dream of joining the Akatsuki organization.

To put it simply, he's a total simp.

He was eventually killed by Obito.

"fine."

Tsunade said.

Akatsuki was a newly formed organization with limited funds, so it was normal for their base to be rudimentary.

What intrigued Tsunade was the size of the Akatsuki organization.

Judging from their uniforms, they must have a fairly complete organizational system.

This is not something that can be achieved with small-scale efforts.

The group then slowly walked towards the Akatsuki's base.

In the distance, a vast open space can be vaguely seen, where rubble is swirling and small puddles have formed in the deeper parts of the ground.

Weeds grew on it, forming a swampy area.

"Our base is not far from the village we visited last time."

Xiao Nan Xiang Qing Si Dao.

This is the place where Shennong and Qingsi fought.

The two men's undisguised and fierce battle had a profound impact on the terrain, and the cracked valley could be seen in the distance.

"Yeah."

Kiyoshi said calmly, glancing casually at the terrain he had created.

The central battlefield of the Fourth Shinobi World War was completely ravaged.

In the end, Naruto and the others went to Kaguya's alternate dimension to fight.

Sasuke and Naruto's final battles also took place in lakes and the sky.

The power of ninjutsu at its later stages is such that destroying the ninja world is not just talk; it truly possesses that power.

"I can't imagine what would happen if you learned 'superhuman strength'."

From the whispered conversation between Konan and Kiyoshi, Tsunade deduced that this was the location of Kiyoshi and Shinno's battle.

She learned some information about this place from the old man; it was the remnants of the Sky Kingdom causing trouble.

"Whether I learn it or not, I will always be your disciple."

Kiyoshi turned his head and smiled.

If he learns "super strength" and combines it with his own physical strength, then in terms of sheer power alone, perhaps no one in the entire ninja world can compare to him.

It's hard to say whether it's Isshiki Otsutsuki, who could kick the "Complete Susanoo" to pieces with one kick.

Kiyoshi had neither fought against him nor witnessed the hardness of "Susanoo," so there was no data to analyze.

"Yes, that shows a strong respect for teachers."

Tsunade smiled with satisfaction.

Despite her advanced age, she has a very simple mind.

They had no idea that beneath the facade of filial piety and respect between teacher and student, Kiyoshi harbored a secret desire to disrespect his ancestors.

……

"Hmm? The Uchiha clan made contact with Akatsuki?"

In a spacious, quiet room, Hanzo the Salamander listened to his subordinate's report and raised a question.

He was wearing a gas mask.

"Yes, Lord Hanzo. Konoha and Iwagakure have chosen our Land of Rain as the location for the signing ceremony. The people from Konoha arrived ahead of time and made contact with the Akatsuki."

The ninja who reported to Hanzo the Salamander was also wearing a gas mask.

This is because Hanzo the Salamander's toxins attack everyone indiscriminately. Even if Hanzo smells the toxins leaking from his own body, he will become immobilized due to the toxins.

"I warmly welcome forces that resolve issues peacefully, as this would bring me one step closer to my dream of peace among the five major powers..."

Hanzo the Salamander changed the subject and continued:
"However, Akatsuki... was Jiraiya's apprentice back then, so there's probably someone behind him."

He is a suspicious person.

The Land of Rain is now riddled with problems and rife with undercurrents. Its unique geographical location borders three major powers, which has led to the infiltration of numerous forces.

"Hehe, Lord Hanzo is overthinking it."

Danzo Shimura emerged from the shadows, not wearing his usual robes, but dressed in a smart ninja outfit.

Behind the lightweight ninja vest was a ninja sword.

"Jiraiya taught these three ninjutsu out of a moment of pity, but he has had no further contact with them since returning to his country. This is something that Lord Hanzo can easily find out."

"good."

Sanshoku Hanzo nodded slightly; the facts were indeed as Shimura Danzo had said.

He had only speculated that such a possibility existed.

"As for Tsunade going out with Uchiha Kiyoshi, she must have been bewitched by the evil Uchiha. They had been in contact before."

Danzo Shimura revealed Kiyoshi's personal actions.

He had already obtained the relevant intelligence regarding Kiyoshi's last escort mission.

This includes the trade of ninja tools between Kiyoshi and the Akatsuki organization.

"Personal behavior..."

Hanzo the Salamander looked at Danzo Shimura.

He also did not believe in Shimura Danzo.

They just wanted to take advantage of the situation to eliminate the Akatsuki organization.

For forces seeking to resolve issues peacefully, Amegakure is sufficient.

To the Land of Rain, all other forces are heretics!

What are your thoughts, Lord Danzo?

Sanshoyu Hanzodo.

"I will help you suppress Xiao."

"Shimura Danzo said in a deep voice."

He cannot allow the Land of Rain to be completely at peace; he needs to incite war.

When Shimura Danzo learned that Hiruzen Sarutobi had agreed to the peace treaty with Iwagakure from the rear, he almost jumped up and cursed.

Iwagakure couldn't hold on any longer, but Konoha still had some strength left.

As a result, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose not to accept any compensation and only requested peace.

Only a soft-hearted Hiruzen Sarutobi would do something so stupid.

He had another plan in mind.

That is to let Hanzo destroy Akatsuki. Akatsuki has absorbed many young and ambitious people from the Land of Rain. Destroying Akatsuki would actually weaken the overall strength of the Land of Rain.

Then they would disguise themselves as Iwagakure to attack other organizations, forcing Iwagakure to continue the war.

Then Konoha would scheme to gain huge benefits from this.

This is what a "Will of Fire" ninja should truly do.

"Hiruzen, you are too weak."

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly. After returning to Japan, he could already imagine the scene of Hiruzen Sarutobi being impeached.

He wasn't the only one dissatisfied; the other ninja clans were also suppressing their own thoughts.

It's just that peace is the prevailing sentiment among most ninjas, which prevents them from expressing it.

Once someone takes the lead, there will only be one outcome: Hiruzen Sarutobi will step down and a selection process will begin for the Fourth Hokage!
That will be his opportunity.

Everything we're doing now is so that Konoha will become even stronger after he takes power!

"Hehe, then it's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Lord Danzo."

Hanzo the Salamander raised his glass to Danzo Shimura and drank it down through a special device inside his gas mask.

While one side of Konoha made contact with Akatsuki, the other side advised him to suppress Akatsuki.

It's clearly... a factional struggle within Konoha.

Hanzo the Salamander naturally hoped that Konoha would have more internal strife, so that the Land of Rain could take the opportunity to rise.

……

Akatsuki's base.

"Tsunade-sensei, I think we've arrived."

Kiyoshi looked at the steampunk-style building in front of him, which was covered with many pipes for draining rainwater.

Tsunade nodded.

"Princess Tsunade?"

Nagato and Yahiko were both taken aback when they saw Tsunade.

Every country has its skilled ninjas, whose fame spreads far and wide.

Without a doubt, Tsunade is such a person.

“Nagato, Yahiko, right? Jiraiya would be very happy to know that you are alive.”

Tsunade smiled.

Those three children from back then have all grown up now.

She and Jiraiya were both disciples of Hiruzen Sarutobi, and were fellow students. These three children were Jiraiya's students, so they could call her their senior uncle.

"It is also a pain in our hearts that we cannot see Jiraiya-sensei."

Yahiko explained to Tsunade.

They simply couldn't leave their posts, and Konoha wasn't a place they could just go to whenever they wanted.

"That guy knows you're still alive, so he won't care about anything else."

Tsunade shook her head.

"So, Mr. Kiyoshi is Lady Tsunade's disciple?"

Yahiko asked, puzzled.

I've never heard of Tsunade taking on any disciples.

Since the last war, Tsunade's whereabouts have become unclear, and she has kept a much lower profile in the ninja world.

"Hmm, newly recruited. We've come to see how you're doing. We heard you've established an organization for peace purposes?"

Tsunade patted Kiyoshi on the shoulder.

Although it was agreed that Kiyoshi would formally accept him as a disciple only after he had completed the "Yin Seal" training, given Kiyoshi's progress, it was probably a done deal.

She had never seen a ninja who could master the "Yin Seal" so quickly. Even when Grandma Mito taught her, she didn't learn it this fast.

Therefore, Tsunade tacitly accepted Kiyoshi calling her teacher.

"We, Akatsuki, fight for peace. Lady Tsunade and Mr. Kiyoshi, please come with us."

Yahiko stood up.

He wanted to introduce Akatsuki to Tsunade.

Tsunade experienced the war firsthand, and it's said that her younger brother even died in it, so she can definitely understand their pain.

If the Akatsuki's peaceful ideals can be spread and more people become aware of them, that would be a good thing.

"Let's go take a look."

Tsunade lowered her hand from Kiyoshi's shoulder.

Kiyoshi is taller than her, so she has to stand on tiptoe every time, which is quite tiring.

"it is good."

Qingsi nodded.

The group began to stroll around Akatsuki, and Yahiko enthusiastically introduced them to Akatsuki's recent situation.

Xiao Nan frowned slightly during the journey.

As a woman, she is very sensitive to gazes.

She always felt that Kiyoshi's gaze was subtly looming over her.

Xiao Nan tightened the heavy black robe around her body, making her graceful figure appear even more defined, as if only in this way could she feel safe.

She quickly took a few steps forward and walked beside the long gate.

Yahiko was standing in front of Tsunade and Kiyoshi.

……

It was dusk.

Kiyoshi closed the panel of entries in front of him.

Because he went deep into Akatsuki's territory, he also unlocked an entry called "Akatsuki Rising (Blue)," which increases his ability to incite others with language by 40%.

Kiyoshi knew that he had obtained this entry at a very opportune time. If it had been any later, when Nagato turned to the dark side and Obito joined Akatsuki, their base would no longer be a place they could come to at will.

"somebody is coming."

Kiyoshi's gaze suddenly turned to a certain spot.

"A person?" Tsunade asked, puzzled.

This is the Akatsuki's base, and there are Akatsuki members everywhere. Isn't it normal for people to come here?

Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan were also puzzled.

"Hanzo has sent people to make contact with us!"

Skanda Kyushu walked over excitedly.

Hanzo?

Yahiko was stunned.

He had just spent two or three hours with Kiyoshi and Tsunade.

Now Hanzo has sent people again.

Do the Akatsuki have this many guests today?
Soon, a middle-aged man wearing an eyepatch appeared behind Kyusuke, revealing only his left eye.

He pulled down the gas mask and placed it around his neck.

Qing Si's eyes flickered slightly.

That man was a confidant of Hanzo the Salamander, and his name was Kanzo.

There is only one possibility for approaching Xiao now.

That means Hanzo the Salamander had set a trap.

In the original story, Akatsuki thought Hanzo had acknowledged their efforts and was excited to make contact with him.

As it turned out, it was a trap. Konan was captured and used to threaten Yahiko and Nagato.

In the end, Yahiko died, Nagato turned to the dark side, and Hanzo crippled his legs.

This resulted in him being able to sit on a puppet machine made with "heretical power" for the rest of his life, requiring Konan to protect his main body closely.

While Kiyoshi was observing Kanzo, Kanzo was also observing Kiyoshi and Tsunade, revealing a deep sense of apprehension.

As expected... the people of Konoha have been in contact with Akatsuki.

It was Tsunade again, along with an Uchiha.

Kanzang looked closely at Qingsi's face and was startled.

Isn't this Uchiha Kiyoshi, who's been making headlines lately?

It is said to be as fast as lightning and unparalleled in lightning techniques, hence the name "Black Lightning"!
Kanzang composed himself, looked at one of the orange-haired youths, and said:

"If I'm not mistaken, are you the leader of Akatsuki, Lord Yahiko?"

"it's me."

Yahiko knew that this man was Hanzo's right-hand man, a man of high status.

He was curious as to why Hanzo had come to contact them.

Even though Xiao has been developing rapidly during this period, it is able to recruit many talented and ambitious people every day, as well as a large number of people who trust it and entrust it with their projects.

However, its scale is ultimately incomparable to that of Amegakure, and it lacks the manpower to complete all the requests; this is a difference in foundation.

“My name is Kanzō, and I am from Amegakure…”

The explorer began by introducing himself.

Then he began to explain his purpose for coming.

The gist of it is that Hanzo heard that the Akatsuki organization had recruited many excellent ninjas and insisted on treating the world with peace rather than force.

Therefore, Hanzo the Salamander greatly admired him and specially sent him here.

"This is a personal letter sent by Lord Hanzo on my orders."

Kanzang handed a scroll to Yahiko.

Yahiko took it, opened it, and his pupils contracted.

"is this real?"

His tone betrayed his joy and surprise; he hadn't expected the content to be like this at all.

"Lord Hanzo wants to see you in person. He has acknowledged Akatsuki!"

The exploration and discovery process announced this exciting news.

The members of Akatsuki immediately beamed with joy, unable to contain their excitement. This meant they could now operate openly and become an official organization.

Seeing the joyful expressions on the faces of the Akatsuki members, Kiyoshi's eyes remained calm and unwavering.

Slowly, a smile appeared on his face.

This group of people were simply not well-educated; compared to farmers, they only had weapons called ninjutsu.

Their ideals are too lofty, and they mistakenly assume that others share the same thoughts.

In the end, he was framed.

"Lord Hanzo also hopes that in the future, he can entrust you with the task of negotiating with the three surrounding countries."

Kanzang's next words were like another shot of adrenaline for the Akatsuki members.

"The negotiation mission between the three kingdoms... is fantastic, brother."

"Are we really capable of undertaking such a heavy responsibility?"

"If this task can be resolved, wouldn't the Land of Rain be able to usher in true peace?"

The Akatsuki members were discussing it excitedly.

"Yes, but it's best to come with fewer people. This matter shouldn't be publicized, as there are many spies from other countries in the Rain Kingdom."

The exploration of the treasures is described again.

"Please inform Lord Hanzo that we understand."

Yahiko showed the scroll to Nagato and the other Akatsuki members.

After receiving a definite answer, the old man smiled and quickly left.

"Kiyoshi, it's time for us to go too."

Seeing that the Akatsuki organization was thriving and fighting for peace, Tsunade felt relieved.

Jiraiya found out, and he might even insist on coming to see them.

"it is good."

Qingsi nodded.

They will stay in the Land of Rain for a few days, which will be enough.

When Hanzo and Akatsuki face off, Kiyoshi will personally test the "Gedo Mazo"'s abilities to see if he can seize the opportunity to obtain some materials.

The Uchiha clan also possessed a powerful weapon comparable to the "Six Paths Ninja Tools," namely the "Uchiha Fan," also known as the "Flame Fan."

It was made from the branches of the Divine Tree, and its texture is very hard and elastic. Madara used the "Flame Fan" to fight Hashirama at his peak, and this ninja tool was not damaged.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Madara even used the "Flame Fan" to "reflect" Naruto's "Tailed Beast Ball".

Of course, what is called "rebound" is actually the effect of absorbing chakra, then transforming that part of the chakra into the chakra nature of "wind", and finally forming a storm to rebound back.

From the outside, it looks like it can blast away any ninjutsu.

The "Gedo Mazo" is the Ten-Tails whose chakra has been extracted from the Tailed Beasts, and the Ten-Tails is the God Tree. These two entities are two sides of the same coin.

After obtaining some of the materials, Kiyoshi might be able to incorporate them into his own ninja sword and create his own unique "Six Paths Ninja Tools".

"Lady Tsunade, Mr. Kiyoshi, please take care."

After learning that Kiyoshi and his companion were leaving, Yahiko specifically asked Konan to see them off one last time.

……

night.

Kiyoshi and Tsunade returned to their residence in the Land of Rain.

Minato Namikaze, Might Guy, and the others looked relieved.

Kiyoshi hasn't come back for half a day; who knows what he's been up to.

"Kiyoshi, where did you all go?"

Kurenai quickly came out and asked.

Whether it was her imagination or not, Kurenai Yuhi always seemed to see many "old women" gathered around Seiji.

"I went for a stroll and bought some local specialties for you guys."

Kiyoshi took out a box of snacks he had bought in the surrounding villages and gave it to Kurenai Yuhi. He also took out several boxes and distributed them to the group of people who were responsible for protecting Tsunade.

After Konan saw them off, Kiyoshi took Tsunade out for dinner and then bought some snacks.

"No need."

Kurenai Yuhi's expression remained impassive as she declined Kiyoshi's offer.

He doesn't like to eat these things.

Yuhi Shinku, a genjutsu-type Jonin, also participated in the guard duty.

The fact that Kurenai Yuhi is here is actually because Shinku Yuhi paved the way for her, allowing her to make early contact with some important figures.

“If my father won’t eat it, I will.”

Kurenai quickly took the snack from Kiyoshi's hand, afraid that someone else would eat it.

"Hey Hong, can you give me some?"

Sarutobi Asuma was also among them.

Both of them are now Chunin, and because of Kiyoshi's presence, their strength is actually much greater than in the original story.

"No, this was given to me by Kiyoshi."

Kurenai Yuhi frowned and righteously refused Sarutobi Asuma.

"Hehe, how cute."

Kiyoshi gently patted Kurenai's head.

The stern look on Xi Rihong's face quickly transformed into a smile, making her a completely different person from before.

Sarutobi Asuma watched this scene with a pang of sadness.

We're all teammates, so why does he always feel like an outsider?

Sage of Six Paths, how unfair is the world you created!
Sarutobi Asuma cried out in his heart.

"There is no chance of staying in a female university."

Seeing her daughter like this, Yuhi Makoto was filled with mixed emotions.

I felt a mix of relief and sadness.

As a ninja, especially a ninja during wartime.

Kurenai Yuhi doesn't think she'll be lucky enough to live on forever; her greatest wish is to see her grandson before she dies.

"Asma, you've got it."

Kiyoshi gave a copy to Sarutobi Asuma.

Intentionally excluding someone means neglecting them, which can easily offend people. Kiyoshi has no need to do something that would create such enmity.

"I told you we were comrades!"

Sarutobi Asuma was momentarily moved.

"It tastes great, it reminds me of my burning youth!"

After finishing his meal, Matt Day immediately began squats, starting his daily training routine.

"Is the flavor different from that of the Land of Fire because of the ingredients or the cooking method?"

Kakashi stared at the snack in his hand with his salty eyes.

He prefers to eat flavorful foods, such as grilled saury with salt and eggplant with miso sauce.

The group ate the snacks that Kiyoshi had brought in the room.

Tsunade smiled as she watched this scene.

Then he patted Kiyoshi on the back and said:

"Alright, quickly find me a place to wash up, it's too damp here."

"Tsunade-sensei, I remember it was in..."

Kiyoshi revealed his destination.

"Take me there."

Tsunade blinked her brown-gold eyes, then yawned.

She felt a little tired.

"Isn't it only natural for a disciple to help his teacher?"

Tsunade said.

Kiyoshi understood; he guessed that Tsunade often did this to Shizune, and it had become a habit.

In other words, this means he has gained Tsunade's trust.

Tsunade couldn't do that for outsiders.

So Kiyoshi let the others enjoy their meal at their leisure, and under Kurenai's somewhat jealous gaze, he led Tsunade out.

Yuhi Hong's face suddenly tightened again, and she ate the snacks in the box with a blank expression.

Sarutobi Asuma was startled, thinking that his act of asking for snacks had angered Kurenai Yuhi, and hurriedly apologized to Kurenai Yuhi.

After resolving everything, Kiyoshi did not go to bed.

Instead, he used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to leave his place of residence.

"Hey, long time no see."

Ringo Ameyuri raised an eyebrow as she looked at Kiyoshi who had suddenly arrived.

"Have you prepared all the water-style ninjutsu I requested?"

Qingsi said calmly.

Once all seven chakra natures have advanced to Jonin level, perhaps a new gold-level attribute will be unlocked.

All that's missing now is a Water Release Jonin.

By learning some B-rank ninjutsu, I've already progressed most of the way.

Including Ringo Ameyuri's share, it's estimated that we'll be able to complete the collection during this trip to the Land of Rain. (End of Chapter)