Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 296 Child of Nature, Tsunade's Shyness
"Hey, he's almost there."

The Slug Immortal let out a gasp of surprise.

Its enormous antennae swayed gently.

Tsunade then looked up and realized that it was indeed as the Slug Sage had said.

Kiyoshi's face had already developed what is known as the "immortal's face".

These patterns are exactly the same as those of her grandfather, Hashirama Senju!
The surrounding natural energy began to form a vortex at Qing Si's chest.

From a distance, it looked like a funnel on Kiyoshi's chest, constantly surging into Kiyoshi's body.

The place where Qing Si sat cross-legged was a stone floor, and from the cracks in the floor, a faint hint of emerald green began to emerge.

First, a tiny green sprout poked its head out, then two, three, four, and soon, these green sprouts appeared densely at Qing Si's feet.

"A futon?"

Tsunade said in surprise.

These suddenly growing plants are just like the meditation cushions that monks use when meditating.

Tsunade once visited the Fire Temple, which is the most famous temple in the Land of Fire.

The monks under their command also mastered a technique called "Talent of the Immortal Clan," and some monks even became the personal guards of the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"These plants must have been influenced by Kiyoshi's strong vitality, just like the medical ninjutsu you used, Tsunade."

"That's what the slug fairy explained."

"Medical ninjutsu..."

Tsunade observed it carefully and found that it was indeed similar to medical ninjutsu.

To learn medical ninjutsu, the most basic lesson is to use the life force within the "Yang" Release chakra to give withered flowers a final burst of life and bloom once more.

Kiyoshi is like this now.

"Wood Release..."

Tsunade suddenly remembered a joke that Kiyoshi had once made to her.

Kiyoshi said he was able to develop the bloodline limit of "Wood" Release.

At the time, Tsunade didn't take it seriously and even said that since Kiyoshi could develop it, she would call Kiyoshi "teacher".

Seeing Kiyoshi's current performance, Tsunade suddenly felt uncertain.

Could this kid actually develop it?

While Tsunade and the Slug Sage waited, Kiyoshi continued to maintain the balance of the three energies within his body.

Because his chakra is simply too enormous!

This very advantage has ironically become an obstacle.

A large amount of chakra means that more natural energy is needed.

The more natural energy one possesses, the higher the requirements for chakra control become; otherwise, there is an immediate tendency for one to turn into bones.

"Three-way allocation..."

Kiyoshi's mind was completely absorbed in his body.

The last time I focused so intently on my internal body was when I received the infusion from the White Snake Sage in Ryuchi Cave.

"You have learned a new term: [Term: Slug Transformation into an Immortal (Purple)]".

A new term appeared before Qing Si.

[Entry: Slug Transforms into an Immortal (Purple)]

[Requirement achieved: Receive instruction from the Slug Sage and experience the energy of nature.]

【Progress: (Completed).】

[Effect: Your physical body has experienced the "slug's" understanding of natural energy, and your affinity for "natural energy" has increased by 100% from the original level.]

Your cultivation speed for the Shikkulin lineage's immortal arts has increased by 100% from its original level.

The power of your Shikko Forest lineage magic has increased by 100%.

When an "insect" is weaker than you, it will involuntarily bow down to you and serve you as its master.

[Advanced Path 1: Gather the "Immortal Techniques" from the three holy lands to obtain an advanced golden attribute.]

"It's similar to the entry for [White Snake Transformation into an Immortal (Purple)] that I got in Ryuchi Cave."

Kiyoshi barely managed to spare a bit of his attention to close the entry panel.

He could only glance at the text on it quickly.

However, this is much better than the last time I received the initiation from the White Snake Sage at Ryuchi Cave.

At that time, Kiyoshi could not afford to be distracted even for a moment.

Otherwise, the White Snake would immediately undergo its transformation, which would be extremely dangerous.

Of course, given his physical strength at the time, even if he failed, there wouldn't be too much backlash.

What we need to worry about is the attack by the White Snake Sage.

"I felt it, this power..."

Kiyoshi closed his eyes, sensing the new "Sage Chakra" within his body.

Chakra refined using "Sage Techniques" from Ryuchi Cave is green.

He can now sense that the "Sage Chakra" within his body is different in color from that extracted from Ryuchi Cave.

Furthermore, the effects of these two versions are different.

His perception has weakened.

Or rather, its perception ability is not as strong as that of the "Sage Mode" in Ryuchi Cave.

Of course, this is all relative.

Compared to his usual self, and even to other ninjas, Kiyoshi's improvement was enormous.

Even without using his eyes, he can sense changes in the outside world by spreading his chakra.

The movement of air, and the moisture within it.

The viscous liquid that slugs drip when they move.

Kiyoshi could also sense Tsunade's heroic face and the faint blue veins on the thick layer of fat on her face.

He surveyed Tsunade's grandeur as if using radar to scan her entire body.

A deeper understanding has been gained.

As expected of the woman known as the greatest ninja in the world, she is indeed quite voluptuous.

After briefly getting used to his sensory abilities, Kiyoshi began to experience other abilities.

While perception has been weakened, other aspects have been greatly enhanced.

That is vitality!

Kiyoshi had a feeling that he could split right now.

puff.

The figure of Kiyoshi, who was sitting cross-legged on the spot, suddenly began to dissolve, flowing on the ground like a puddle of water.

Tsunade was startled by this sudden turn of events.

How did Kiyoshi turn into a puddle of water?
"He learned our ability to divide."

The Slug Immortal recognized the spell Qing Si was using.

Her greatest expertise lies in splitting and healing.

The inherited "immortal arts" also have these characteristics.

However, Kiyoshi's split is somewhat different from her own split.

Kiyoshi's actions were more like directly splitting flesh and blood, resulting in a scene of turning into blood.

"The Ghost Lantern Clan?"

Tsunade remembered a famous ninja clan in Kirigakure.

"Indeed, Kiyoshi's 'Water Transformation Technique' is very similar to that of the Hozuki clan."

The Slug Immortal nodded.

Kiyoshi transformed into blood; perhaps it could be called the "Blood Transformation Technique"?
At that moment, the blood coagulated again into the figure of Kiyoshi.

He opened his eyes, his pupils still black, but now tinged with a faint golden hue.

There was an unusual red eyeshadow around the eyes.

His perspective has become completely different from before.

He can touch the life of the earth.

He can sense the dust-like organisms floating in the air.

He can see the vibrant life of all things!
"This is... vitality."

Kiyoshi muttered to himself.

His Ryuchi Cave "Sage Mode" is similar to Mitsuki rather than Yakushi Kabuto.

The "Sage Mode" of Shikkotsu Forest, who has now successfully completed his training, is somewhat different from that of Hashirama Senju.

Kiyoshi could feel the life force within his body surging towards his abdomen.

Something seemed to be forming there.

He reached out and touched the green sprout emerging from the crack in the floor.

Under Qing Si's caresses, those green shoots eagerly began to grow and become stronger.

In the blink of an eye, Kiyoshi's figure was completely obscured.

From a distance, a small, lush green area can be seen on the smooth stone hall.

"Wood Release?"

Qing Si understood.

This is the "Wood" Release seed growing within him.

He is now able to irrigate these plants with his life energy to help them grow.

When Kiyoshi is able to control it, the development of the "Wood" Release bloodline limit will be complete.

This won't take too long.

"call……"

Kiyoshi exhaled a breath of stale air.

The aura struck the ground, and a few green shoots sprouted.

As long as it exists wherever there are seeds and life, Kiyoshi is like a mobile source of life.

He can perform "enlightenment" at will.

"Kiyoshi, how are you feeling?"

Tsunade asked.

In her perception, Kiyoshi's chakra had become completely different.

It was filled with a warm feeling, like a gentle ray of sunlight shining through the window in the afternoon, with the leaves rustling outside, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility.

"I'm very good."

Qingsi nodded.

Strands of electricity crackled from his fingertips.

Crack!

Kiyoshi used his finger as a knife to slice across his palm.

Fresh blood splattered out.

Tick.

The plants around him greedily absorbed Kiyoshi's blood, growing even larger.

"Your recovery ability..."

Tsunade's pupils shrank.

The blood flowing from Qing Si's palm healed before it even dripped to the ground.

Even the chakra she releases after using "Yin Seal Release" probably wouldn't have such a rapid recovery ability.

"This must be the blessing that 'Sage Mode' has given me."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

This is to avoid lying that is too shocking.

The real reason is that he has a strong recovery ability, and now they have joined forces.

To be honest, the "Sage Mode" in Shikkotsu Forest provides some benefits to Kiyoshi that overlap with his previous status.

The "Sage Mode" in Ryuchi Cave gave Kiyoshi a "yin" feeling, which meant that his perception was greatly enhanced and his body became more resilient.

Shikkotsu Forest, on the other hand, represents moderation.

Kiyoshi speculates that the "Sage Mode" of Mount Myōboku might be the feeling of "Yang".

Because Mount Myōboku has significantly enhanced ninjutsu and taijutsu, Naruto's strength has increased to a terrifying level, allowing him to easily throw summoning beasts dozens of times larger than himself.

After learning the remaining Sage Techniques of Mount Myōboku, the next step is to try to combine these three different Sage Modes.

"Fusing the three will yield a golden attribute. What if I add the 'Six Paths Power' to it?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

Just like Naruto's "Sage Mode of Six Paths", it not only has the chakra of "Sage Mode", but also the chakra of the tailed beasts, and even the chakra of the Sage of Six Paths.

This state was directly named by the official guidebook as: "A divine realm bestowed by the ancestor of ninjas, touching upon the principles of all things, and able to control all phenomena."

This is equivalent to incorporating the "power of the Six Paths".

If Kiyoshi could also do that, he might be able to obtain an even higher-level affix than the gold affix.

"That's all."

Kiyoshi shook his head. It's too early to think about these things now.

The biggest takeaway from this trip was being able to feel the vibrant life force of all things.

You can feel a special sensation constantly surging from the depths of the earth.

Kiyoshi didn't know whether it was natural energy or so-called "planetary chakra".

In short, these things gave him a different feeling.

If you activate the "Immortal Mode" in the Wet Bone Forest and then go to the desert of the Wind Kingdom, you might soon be able to sense the fluctuations of the Dragon Vein and find the ruins of Loulan.

"Thank you for your help, Slug Fairy."

Kiyoshi raised his head and looked at the enormous creature.

"It's Kiyoshi's own amazing comprehension that allowed him to master 'Immortal Arts' after only one practice session."

The Slug Immortal shook his head.

It wasn't just because Kiyoshi had learned other "Sage Modes" that he was able to do this; his own chakra reserves and chakra control were also very strong.

"It really is the same kind of 'divine magic' as Grandpa's."

Tsunade leaned closer, looking at Kiyoshi with curiosity.

She even reached out and touched the lines on Kiyoshi's face.

"If Tsunade-sensei wants to watch, she can go back and watch as much as she wants. The Slug Sage is still here."

Qingsi said.

"Who...who wants to see this? I'm just curious."

Tsunade gently patted Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi's words are ambiguous.

She talks as if she's someone like Jiraiya.

"Kiyoshi, you should wait until 'Sage Mode' ends before going out."

Seeing that the two were about to leave, the slug sage tried to dissuade them.

Successful cultivation allows you to activate the system, but that doesn't guarantee its stable operation indefinitely.

Only by experiencing a complete beginning and end can one be said to have mastered the "immortal arts" of Shikkotsu Forest.

"it is good."

Qingsi nodded.

He was happy to do so.

The concentration of natural energy in most parts of the ninja world cannot compare to that of the three holy lands.

The relationship between Ryūchi-dō and Seiji wasn't that good yet, so it wasn't convenient for them to go there.

Staying a little longer in Shikkotsu Forest will not only allow you to get closer to the Slug Sage, but also allow you to refine "Sage Chakra" using the natural energy here.

Seal this "Sage Chakra" into the third spot on your forehead.

With such abundant natural energy, Qing Si's condensation speed in one hour might be comparable to that of a whole day in the past.

So Kiyoshi closed his eyes and continued to sit cross-legged in meditation.

Seeing this, Tsunade handed the matter over to Kiyoshi.

She rummaged through her ninja tool pouch and took out a package of dry rations.

This dry ration was made by Qing Si before.

Tsunade has been eating sparingly, and she still hasn't finished eating.

Because the taste is really good, it's not even in the same league as those bland dry rations.

As Tsunade was enjoying her dinner, the red lines on Kiyoshi's face disappeared.

Not long after, it started to reappear.

It cycles endlessly through disappearances and re-emergence.

The next day.

Qing Si meditated in the Shigu Forest for the entire night.

At noon, the entry panel reacted again.

"You have learned a new entry: [Entry: Child of Nature (Purple)]".

[Entry: Child of Nature (Purple)]

[Requirement met: Minimum standard of affinity with natural energy must be achieved.]

【Progress: (Completed).】

[Effect: Your physical body has undergone an unknown change, and your flesh and blood contain a small amount of "natural energy", increasing its accumulation by 100% on the original basis.]

You are blessed by nature, your breath resonates with nature, and when you stand in a damp place, your efficiency in absorbing natural energy increases by 100%.

You can hear the sounds of "the rhythm of all things" and feel their traces.

Your constitution is beginning to resemble that of a "natural immortal."

[Advanced Path 1: Achieve a minimum of 1000% affinity with natural energy to obtain the advanced gold attribute.]

He received a new purple entry.

This entry is very similar to the one we got before, "Nature's Blessing (purple)".

"1000%?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

It shouldn't be too difficult to obtain.

He should now have a 660% bonus.

These are the bonuses from the following attributes: [White Snake Transforms into an Immortal (Purple)], [Flying Bird (Green)], [Soaring Through the Sky (Blue)], [Attribute: Nature's Favor (Purple)], [Perfect Physique (Gold)], and [Slug Transforms into an Immortal (Purple)].

With the remaining 340%, Kiyoshi should go and finish the curse seal and the remaining "Sage Techniques" from Mount Myōboku, then check out the "Sage Talent" at the Temple of Fire, or perhaps go to a place with abundant natural energy to trigger it. That should be about it.

"Being born with the qualities of an immortal means I might become an 'immortal body'?"

Qing Si pondered.

The so-called "immortal body" is more accurately called "the body of an immortal" according to the original work.

The elder brother, Indra, inherited the "eyes of the sage," while the younger brother, Asura, inherited the "body of the sage."

Ashura was a useless person who was inferior to his brother Indra, so through arduous training, he finally discovered enormous energy within his physical body.

It can be seen as a kind of "potential".

In the ninja world, the cruel truth is that no matter how hard you try, the limits of your physical body are actually locked at the moment of birth.

If Naruto trained like Rock Lee, his chakra reserves would undoubtedly rise to a terrifying level.

This is what is known as the "physical body of a sage." With diligent training, one can break through bottlenecks and grow even stronger, just like the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan undergoes each evolution.

Hashirama Senju was likely in a similar situation.

In addition, his own extraordinary talent explains why his vitality and chakra reserves are so exaggerated.

"No, my 'Innate Immortal Transformation' is driven by natural energy. Could it be that I can slowly ascend on my own?"

Kiyoshi thought of a possibility.

This is an advanced technique derived from terms related to natural energy, and its effects are definitely linked to natural energy.

After pondering for a while and considering several more scenarios, Kiyoshi got up from the ground.

He turned his head and saw Tsunade had laid a thin cloth on the ground.

She lay down on it, her eyes closed, a hint of weariness on her delicate face.

Because Tsunade was curled up on her side, you could actually see that her tight-fitting capri pants were even tighter, and the rounded lines on them were clearly visible.

Moving upwards along the curve of her hips, you reach Tsunade's slender waist.

Because of the compression, her waistline was bulging out from under her clothes, making her look very fleshy.

Above that are the outlines of two human hearts that cannot be looked at directly.

The outline appears even more elastic under the influence of gravity.

Kiyoshi didn't urge Tsunade, but quietly walked a few steps over and squatted down to look at her.

Without a doubt, Tsunade is a woman with strong opinions.

She rarely reveals her vulnerable side to outsiders.

Kiyoshi thinks Tsunade is more feminine now.

After thinking for a moment, Kiyoshi picked up his Uchiha long robe that he had taken off and put it on Tsunade.

Then, while experiencing the natural energy of Shikkotsu Forest, he adapted to the feedback from his eye power, thereby continuously strengthening his physical body and chakra.

"Ok?"

An hour or two later, Tsunade let out a dazed murmur.

"Tsunade-sensei, I think it's still in time for dinner."

Kiyoshi joked.

"dinner?"

Tsunade rubbed her eyes, still a little dazed from just waking up.

After a while, she came to her senses.

I stayed up all night guarding the ceremonial office, and when it was dawn, I couldn't help but take a short nap.

"The blanket covering me..."

Tsunade originally wanted to ask whether the blanket she was draped over was a gift from the Slug Sage or from Kiyoshi.

Looking down, I saw a logo of a flame fan on it.

I instantly realized I had asked a stupid question.

"I'll wash it for you if it gets dirty."

Tsunade was about to put Kiyoshi's clothes away.

"No need. How could something that Tsunade-sensei used be dirty?"

Kiyoshi took it, inhaled a puff, then put on his underwear and draped the Uchiha long robe over his shoulders.

"You... dare to mock your teacher."

Tsunade blushed.

Then she tightened her little face and rubbed her cracking fists.

Bang!
Tsunade deliberately controlled the force within a certain range and slapped Kiyoshi's arm.

If this brat isn't properly disciplined, he dares to make fun of her today, and what will he dare to do tomorrow? Tsunade doesn't even want to think about it.

“I am not like Lord Jiraiya.”

Kiyoshi patted off imaginary dust from his clothes.

Fortunately, Tsunade photographed the arm that hadn't yet had time to put on its sleeves.

Otherwise, he would have to find someone within the clan to make another one.

“I’m not as fragile as him, so Tsunade-sensei doesn’t need to control her subconscious behavior.”

Kiyoshi's lips curled into a smile.

Tsunade is like this; when she gets angry or shy, she can't help but resort to physical violence.

What would be a fatal blow to others was like a gentle breeze to Kiyoshi.

His physical defenses under normal circumstances had long since reached a terrifying level.

Even if it were a pure hand-to-hand combat with the Eight-Tails, like the Third Raikage, Kiyoshi would be confident.

The lightning-based technique, operating day and night, gradually accumulated a slight advantage.

When Kiyoshi came to his senses, it became a solid foundation.

"Hmph, brat, I'm leaving now."

Tsunade was stunned for a moment.

Even when Kato Dan was alive, he didn't dare to let himself freely express his nature.

Her "superhuman strength" could actually kill people.

From her teenage years until now, only Kiyoshi has remained unfazed by her strength.

Tsunade's mind was in turmoil as she thought about this.

She quickly formed a hand seal and disappeared from the spot.

"Human emotions are truly pure."

The slug fairy's gentle voice echoed in the hall.

Nothing in the Shibkulin Forest could be hidden from her eyes.

Like the other two great sages, she also has her own unique way of observing the ninja world.

She also knew something about so-called "prophecy" and "fate".

"Kiyoshi, Tsunade will need your help a lot in the future."

"The slug immortal spoke."

She watched Tsunade grow up from a young age, just like she watched her own daughter.

"Of course, Tsunade-sensei is my teacher now, and I will take good care of her."

Qingsi nodded.

Teachers today, and in the future, they will certainly go even further.

Savoring the wonders of the greatest ninja in the world will surely enhance his eye power even further.

The "Mangekyou Sharingan" is not the end, but a brand new beginning.

"Slug Immortal, please escort me back."

(End of this chapter)