Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"Yes."

Hyuga Hizashi managed a forced smile.

Whenever Hyuga Hizashi sees his adorable son, he feels a sense of suffocation.

Because he knew that when Neji turned four, he would also be branded with the "Caged Bird Seal" just like him.

From then on, they became caged birds, imprisoned!

Even the "Gentle Fist" technique, which the Hyuga clan is so proud of, cannot be fully taught and must be learned by the branch family members themselves.

But what good is it to figure it out?
As long as the "Caged Bird Seal" exists, there will be a blind spot.

This means that no matter what, members of the branch family will have fatal weaknesses and be easily targeted by other ninjas.

"Kiyoshi-kun, I want to know, is the child in Hinazuki's womb a boy or a girl?"

Hyuga Hiashi looked at Kiyoshi.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) allows you to choose the sex of your baby.

There are just some ethical issues.

In principle, it cannot be disclosed, as this would cause trouble for the doctor.

It's a girl.

Qingsi spoke.

The clone of Hinata Hinazuki only had a 60% similarity.

But no matter what, gender will not change.

Cloning a woman will naturally result in a woman as well.

"A girl...that's fine too."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded.

He didn't have any patriarchal ideas; he just wanted someone who could take over the head family in the future.

"Chuyue, what do you think we should name the child?"

Hiashi Hyuga had already come up with a name for a woman in advance, and before doing so, he wanted to consult his wife's opinion.

After all, a wife has to endure the pain of ten months of pregnancy to become a mother.

For him, becoming a father happened in the blink of an eye.

During the pregnancy, all the miscellaneous tasks were taken care of by the family members who had separated from the household.

He's a hands-off manager.

"……I have no idea."

Hinatsuki Hyuga secretly glanced at Kiyoshi out of the corner of her eye, then looked at Hiashi Hyuga, her face filled with confusion.

Seeing this, Hyuga Hiashi thought it was Hyuga Hinata who had just become a mother, which felt unreal.

Then he said to Qing Si:

"Kiyoshi-kun, what do you think?"

"Name?"

Kiyoshi packed up the medical equipment and stroked his chin, pretending to ponder.

In the ninja world, there is actually a tradition of asking others for their names.

It is common to name one's child after someone one respects or admires.

For example, the name Uchiha Sasuke is actually derived from Sarutobi Sasuke.

Sarutobi Sasuke is the father of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Fugaku specifically went to Hiruzen Sarutobi to discuss this matter, saying that he wanted Sasuke to become a figure like Hiruzen Sarutobi's father.

Hiruzen Sarutobi readily agreed, as it was a symbol of goodwill from Fugaku.

"Let's call her Hinata."

Qingsi spoke.

If the future Princess Hinata doesn't have this name, it just won't feel right.

Just like the name Itachi, something would be missing if it weren't called Itachi.

Because "鼬" literally translates to "weasel".

This coincides with what he did in the original work.

"Hinata... okay, Hinata!"

Hiashi Hyuga was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Great minds think alike, and the name that Kiyoshi-kun thought of was exactly the same as the name he had in mind!
The news that Hinatsuki Hyuga was pregnant with a daughter spread quickly.

While Kiyoshi was still chatting with Hiashi Hyuga, all the elders of the Hyuga clan's main branch arrived.

They looked at Hinatsuki Hyuga with satisfaction.

Those gazes made Hinata Hinazuki feel utterly ashamed.

The white eye can also be considered a weapon; the more proficient you are at it, the more powerful it becomes.

These clan elders are all seasoned veterans; who knows if they can see the abnormality in her abdomen after using their "clairvoyance" ability?

"Kiyoshi-kun, please stay for dinner today."

Hiashi Hyuga extended an invitation.

A huge weight has been lifted from his heart, but now another huge weight hangs over his head.

That is to restore men's dignity.

"no problem."

Kiyoshi smiled. "But I hope this won't bother Lady Hinatsuki. She's newly pregnant, so it's best for her to rest and recuperate."

"……of course not."

Hinatsuki Hyuga, who had been looking down, raised her head and managed a smile despite her fear.

She is afraid...

She feared that Qing Si might do something to her again within the clan.

What if Uchiha Kiyoshi uses some method to be alone with her again?
None of the men present noticed her reluctance.

Only those with the same experiences, the same women... could see through the pretense beneath Hinata Hinazuki's smile.

She sighed softly.

Will the Hyuga clan cause a major earthquake a few months later?
Has Uchiha Kiyoshi become this arrogant?

…………

Another few days passed.

The news that Hiashi Hyuga had a daughter did not cause any stir; only some well-informed ninjas offered their blessings.

After all, Hinata Hyuga has only just become pregnant. The most exciting day will be Hinata's full moon celebration.

As the head of the Hyuga clan, Hiashi Hyuga will undoubtedly have many prominent figures from the village attending the banquet.

The war may end completely within the next few months, ushering in peace.

Then the selection of Hokage will be put on the agenda.

Inside Konoha, undercurrents began to surge once again.

Kiyoshi wasn't too worried about these things, even though the butterfly effect he caused led to many changes in the original plot.

But the overall situation is still under his control.

On this day, a procession of impressive carriages arrived at Konoha Village.

"Your Highness the Daimyo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, accompanied by Konoha's high-ranking officials, came to greet them personally.

"Every year I think about how far away Konoha Village really is."

The old man sitting in the carriage lifted the curtain, holding a teacup in his hand, and spoke.

His face was covered with wrinkles from old age, and he wore a fan-shaped court hat.

He was just an ordinary old man dressed in glittering clothes to hide his frail body.

However, neither the ninjas around them nor the higher-ups of Konoha dared to slack off.

This person is the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

They control the political and economic lifeline of the Land of Fire.

The development of the ninja village absolutely depends on the funding from the daimyo.

The village of Sunagakure is so poor not only because of its geographical location, but also because the Daimyo of the Land of Wind doesn't think highly of them.

This led to some ninjas in Sunagakure becoming dissatisfied with the daimyo.

However, very few ninjas dared to disrespect the daimyo.

Killing a daimyo is the greatest crime a ninja can commit, and such an act will result in the ninja world being on their wanted list.

This is a tacit consensus shared by the leaders of all countries.

"The mountain road was too bumpy."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire alighted from the carriage.

"Your Highness, I will send earth-style ninjas to repair the road."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"There's no need for that. It's a waste of resources and manpower. This is, after all, the world of ninjas. No matter how rugged the mountain path is, it's like walking on flat ground for you."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire shook his folding fan.

"Your Highness, what about that carriage behind us?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed that the carriages behind him were significantly different in style from the carriages near the daimyo.

"That was the daimyo's carriage from the Land of Demons, and it just so happened to be traveling with me."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire spoke.

The Land of Demons has always remained isolated in a corner of the world, and has never had any conflicts of interest or wars with the Land of Fire.

Therefore, he had a good impression of the daimyo of the Land of Demons, as both of them had noble daimyo blood flowing through their veins.

"Ahem... Third Hokage, this should be our first meeting. Our Land of Demons has entrusted Konoha with quite a few missions before."

The carriage behind them lifted its lid, revealing an old face.

Beside him stood a woman of great elegance and noble bearing.

"You're welcome."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke.

He knows about it.

It was Asuma and Kiyoshi's group who were tasked with this mission.

I heard that Kiyoshi did a great job, and the daimyo of the Land of Demons even gave Kiyoshi a lot of money.

"The ninja world has been quite unsettled lately, so we came here. Hopefully we won't cause any trouble for the Third Hokage."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire then turned his attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately understood why the daimyo of the Land of Fire and the Land of Demons had come.

It's nothing more than worrying about their own lives.

As the war progressed into its later stages, the entire ninja world became even more chaotic.

Even the guards around the daimyo were all ninjas, and they had all possessed considerable strength.

But if we're talking about the safest place, it's definitely inside the ninja village.

"You all came here because you trust Konoha, so why would I be in your shoes?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed.

He then summoned a member of the Anbu ninja and gave him a few instructions.

"These ANBU will be responsible for the safety of the Daimyo in Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

This is also an opportunity for Konoha.

Once the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is satisfied, he will surely receive more funding.

Furthermore, the daimyo of the Land of Demons is also present this time. If they are well protected, they might attract daimyo from other countries in the future.

This way, we can achieve the same goal as the Chunin Exams.

This demonstrates the village's strong capabilities and attracts more investment and project assignments.

These will greatly help Konoha's post-war recovery after the war ends.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire nodded in satisfaction.

The daimyo of the Land of Demons asked:
"I wonder if Kiyoshi-kun is still in the village?"

“Uchiha Kiyoshi is here.”

Mitomon replied.

As an advisor to the Hokage, he has the right to speak in such a setting.

"Could you please call Mr. Kiyoshi? Only he can cure my serious illness."

The daimyo of the Land of Demons coughed a few times.

Since the crisis involving the demons was resolved, the side effects left by the demons have continued to torment the daimyo of the Land of Demons.

Without Kiyoshi's treatment, he estimated that he would have passed away several years ago.

The daimyo of the Land of Demons had considered death, but the one thing he couldn't let go of was the priestess.

"Say less."

Maitreya gently parted his red lips.

The daimyo of the Land of Demons looks even older than he did a few years ago.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that...his days were numbered.

"no problem."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.

Kiyoshi is still helping Kushina acclimatize outside the village's barrier before they set off, so they'll be in the village for a few more days.

……

"The Daimyo of the Land of Demons has arrived?"

As Kiyoshi listened to Guren repeat what the Anbu ninja outside had said, a hint of surprise flashed through his mind.

Coincidentally, his shrine maiden chakra hadn't been replenished in a long time. You see, through contact with shrine maidens and practicing their sealing techniques, coupled with the effects of the spell, he had given his chakra the "demon-slaying" attribute.

According to Kiyoshi's experiments, this attribute has a certain suppressive effect on tailed beasts.

Such attributes will also be available in future versions.

For example, one of the bosses in "Boruto" is a creature named Jura, which is a part of the Ten-Tails in human form. It has self-awareness and can perfectly use the power of the Ten-Tails.

In other words, he is the perfect Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

If Kiyoshi can control the power of the priestess, combined with the power of the Sharingan, he will have a great advantage in dealing with Juro.

These bosses might attack the ninja world prematurely under the influence of Kiyoshi's butterfly effect.

After all, in the ninja world, there are several ways to travel through time.

Even if the current timeline is not the problem, there is still the possibility of other timelines invading.

Naruto used the Dragon Vein to travel to the past and met Minato Namikaze.

Boruto and Sasuke also traveled back to Naruto's childhood, and another time they traveled to the Warring States period and met Uchiha Hikaru.

"Thanks a lot."

Qing Si patted Hong Lian's head, but did not go there immediately.

He is about to begin cultivating the "Shadow" level of vocabulary.

Kiyoshi obtained Jonin-level entries for all five basic attributes, including "Yin" and "Yang".

A few days ago, after obtaining the four techniques "Lightning Release: Scattered Strike," "Lightning Release: Shadow Clone," "Lightning Release: Lightning Ball," and "Lightning Release: Lightning Bind" from Samui, Kiyoshi received a new entry.

[Entry: Lightning Release: Shadow (Gold)]

[Requirement: Learn more than twenty Lightning Release techniques.]

[Progress: (80%).]

[Effect: Your understanding of Lightning Release chakra nature transformation increases by 300% from its original level.]

Your progress in developing "Lightning" Release ninjutsu has increased by 300% from the original level.

Your speed of training "Lightning" Release ninjutsu has increased by 300% from the original level.

Your "Lightning" Release ninjutsu effect has been increased by 300% from its original value.

Your resistance to "Lightning" Release ninjutsu has increased by 300%.

You can learn other "Lightning" Release ninjutsu much more easily, increasing your efficiency by 300%.

[Advanced Path 1: Defeat the current Raikage to obtain the "Raikage Doujinshi" (gold).]

"I've already learned many Lightning Release ninjutsu, I only need these four more. In another week I'll be able to max out all of them."

Kiyoshi glanced at the progress on the entry panel.

He was more interested in the following terms.

"Doujinshi Raikage?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

He was very curious about the effect of this entry.

Kiyoshi had a premonition that this would be an entry related to endurance.

"In about a week, we should be able to finish things here, and then I'll take Kushina to the Cloud Village front."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

The timing is about the same.

This battle has reached a critical stage, and the Fourth Raikage will likely make his move.

When Kiyoshi defeats it, he will obtain a new entry.

The current Fourth Raikage is far weaker than the Third Raikage, who could fight ten thousand men single-handedly.

The Fourth Raikage's greatest advantages are his large chakra reserves and his high speed.

However, Kiyoshi also possesses these two qualities, and does them far better than the Fourth Raikage.

"We'll have to go and see for ourselves to find out the specifics."

Kiyoshi closed the entry panel.

On paper, strength does not fully represent a ninja. For example, Rock Lee at his peak had a chakra level of "refined" 7 according to the Book of Ninja, while Hiruzen Sarutobi, in his old age and declining condition, only had a chakra level of "refined" 6.

But can we say that Hiruzen Sarutobi can't beat Rock Lee?

Crack!

Many pale blue arcs of electricity swirled around Qing Si, coalescing into spheres.

This is "Lightning Release: Lightning Ball".

Kiyoshi expects to be able to fully master this ninjutsu by tomorrow.

……

It wasn't until evening that Kiyoshi got up and went to the daimyo of the Land of Demons.

And many believers who came here because of its reputation gathered here.

The ninja world has never lacked people who believe in ghosts and gods.

The Land of Demons, a completely unfamiliar country, only intensifies the mystery surrounding the priestess.

In addition, the shrine maiden's sacred and ethereal beauty leaves a deep impression at first glance.

So the word spread, and more and more people came to find the witch and pray for blessings.

Most people here want to know when the war will finally end.
Will their families be safe?

The more chaotic and war-torn the times, the more people will believe in ghosts and gods.

When Qing Si arrived, a sharp-eyed guard spotted him and immediately opened a special passage for him.

"Hey, hey, hey, how come this guy got in there?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, can't you see it's a ninja master?"

"So what if he's a ninja? My brother's a ninja too, a Chunin at that!"

Discussions broke out in the crowd.

A cocky-looking teenager stood defiantly in the crowd.

"Illiterate? That's the Uchiha clan crest."

The villagers nearby were startled by this guy.

"Uchiha?"

The boy's imposing manner immediately weakened.

"That's Uchiha Kiyoshi. If he hears this, you're doomed."

Mitarashi Anko was also squeezing through the crowd, and she spoke to the boy with an expression of anticipation.

"Seiji...!"

The boy quickly made his escape, intending to leave Konoha to avoid trouble for a while.

Even these commoners had heard of Uchiha Kiyoshi's deeds to some extent.

Those are people they can't afford to offend.

"coward."

Mitarashi Anko pursed her lips.

"Isn't that right? Mute it."

"Yes."

The gentle and kind-hearted Shizune did not refute Mitarashi Anko.

She was able to come here because Mitarashi Anko dragged her along.

"Why was Kiyoshi allowed to go in directly?"

Mitarashi Anko then asked another question.

"Didn't they say that Kiyoshi went to the Land of Demons on a mission?"

Silent lane.

Kiyoshi's information was not a secret to the Konoha leadership.

Tsunade also knew a lot of information about Kiyoshi.

Shizune learned a lot about Kiyoshi from Tsunade.

"Is there still such a thing?"

Mitarashi Anko was taken aback.

"I haven't even met the shrine maiden yet, and Kiyoshi beat me to it."

Mitarashi Anko crossed her arms over her chest, her nascent heart fluttering slightly.

"I need to find some time to ask how my curse mark is going."

Mitarashi Azuko's secret passage.

It is said that the cursed seal can greatly enhance her strength, which has made Mitarashi Anko eager to try it out.

Orochimaru-sensei has been nowhere to be found lately, he seems to be very busy.

She hadn't seen it in a long time.

While the two women were whispering to each other, Kiyoshi had already walked out of the specially opened passage and entered the house.

This is a courtyard converted from a temple.

The front is a normal religious site, while the back is a residential area.

Kiyoshi guessed that Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others made this arrangement because they considered that the daimyo of the Land of Demons would be taking refuge here for several months, and also because of the special nature of the priestess.

"Your Highness the Daimyo, Your Highness the Miko."

Qingsi spoke.

Since the war began, Kiyoshi has rarely visited the Land of Demons except when necessary.

He sized up the priestess.

The shrine maiden was still dressed in her classic attire.

Chihaya's white dress concealed her curvaceous figure, revealing only her fair and delicate hands.

A golden crown was placed on her head, and her hair, with a few strands of purple, cascaded down her back.

Her features and brows gave off an ethereal and sacred feeling, as if one were facing not a human, but a pure woman communicating with the divine.

This... is exactly the demeanor a shrine maiden should have.

Miroku's transcendent status in the Land of Demons made his aura even more pronounced.

"This is the medicine I prepared for His Highness the Daimyo."

Qing Si took out a small bottle of medicine.

It contained ten blue pills, each the size of a fingernail, which were used to effectively cleanse the body of the Daimyo of the Land of Demons.

Miroku glanced at Kiyoshi with a complicated expression, then took the medicine bottle and fed one to the daimyo of the Oni Kingdom.

The old daimyo of the Land of Demons, with his pale, wrinkled face, now had a hint of life in him.

He looked much better.

"Kiyoshi-kun, when will I finally get better?"

The daimyo of the Land of Demons spoke.

He harbored ambitions, which is why he was bewitched by demons.

Unfortunately, with his current physical condition, he can't do anything.

"Not long after, I heard that His Highness the Daimyo has also annexed the Land of Swamp and a ring of surrounding countries?"

Kiyoshi said.

The countries near the Land of Demons are all much the same as the Land of Demons, lacking a systematic ninja community.

Those ninjas from the Land of Demons were trained by Yomi.

"It wasn't really an annexation; it was just a matter of fighting and chaos, and people banding together for mutual support."

The old daimyo of the Land of Demons had his face scrunched up like a chrysanthemum.

This person cannot do anything to the priestess they admire.

The only places where one can derive pleasure are power and vast territories.

"Without Kiyoshi-kun, I should have died long ago."

"This is what I should do."

Qingsi said calmly.

The daimyo of the Land of Demons now feels that life is peaceful, but it's only because Miroku is carrying the burden behind him.

"Please allow me and the priestess to have a brief conversation, Your Highness. I have some questions to ask about the priestess's sealing techniques and the spirits, which will be helpful for Your Highness's illness."

"Okay, let's go."

The daimyo of the Land of Demons nodded.

He had previously suspected Kiyoshi of having frequent secret meetings with shrine maidens.

Without Kiyoshi's medicine, he would have died long ago.

This also allowed the Daimyo of the Land of Demons to suppress his various doubts.

"The chakra you gave me last time is almost used up, and we need to replenish it."

Kiyoshi threw out his ninja sword.

The red stone inlaid on the blade's chin is part of the ritual implement given to Maitreya by him, which was later disassembled and reused by Qing Si.

"How come you still have traces of demonic energy on you?"

Miroku took Kiyoshi's ninja sword and, as he channeled his own chakra into it, suddenly noticed a faint dark purple chakra emanating from Kiyoshi's body.

"And why has your chakra become so strange?"

Maitreya frowned.

She sensed a shared origin from Kiyoshi's chakra.

The lineage of priestesses holds a transcendent position in the Land of Demons, having contended with demons for a thousand years; they must have some skills.

Their bloodline is passed down through generations, and their chakra is pink, unlike the blue of ordinary people.

The pink shrine maiden chakra has a strong sealing effect on these monsters and chakra creatures.

Therefore, the priestess was able to successfully control the crisis of the demons time and time again.

This cycle, which had lasted for a thousand years, only ended with the arrival of Kiyoshi. (End of Chapter)