Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 311 Cursed Seal and Sage Art: A Birthday Gift for Kushina
"Obito managed to escape."

Kiyoshi sensed that Obito's chakra had disappeared, and along with it, a massive amount of chakra in the distance also disappeared.

Only tailed beasts can possess such a level of chakra.

The tailed beast under Obito's control is the Three-Tails, Isobu, and it is very likely that Obito's original plan was to bring Yagura Karatachi to ambush him.

Later, after discovering that Kiyoshi knew the secret technique of "Wood Release," he changed his plans.

"Alright, let's go back first."

Qing Si stopped dwelling on the matter.

This time there are two puppets instead of six in the original work, which shows that Nagato has not yet fully mastered the power of the "Rinnegan".

If he and Obito develop for a while longer, Kiyoshi can go and harvest the rewards; perhaps there will be corresponding entries.

……

night.

The group returned to the camp.

Kiyoshi immediately returned to the tent, intending to familiarize himself with the abilities of the "Corpse Bone Pulse".

"Sure enough, my bones have become uncertain..."

Kiyoshi had a premonition that he could manipulate all the bones in his body, from osteoclasts and osteoblasts to the concentration of calcium.

laugh!
White bones gradually emerged from Kiyoshi's palm, and then continued to extend.

He grasped the protruding bone and pulled it out, making it look like he was drawing a white sword from his palm.

The wider and more stable side became the handle.

This was intentional on Kiyoshi's part; he was consciously trying to grow his bones into this shape.

The bones inside his body seemed to respond to his consciousness, changing into this shape.

Whoosh...

Kiyoshi casually brandished his bone sword, creating a series of whooshing sounds in the air.

"How hard will my bones become?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

Bones are undoubtedly stronger than skin and muscles.

Kiyoshi plunged the white bone sword into his own arm.

Wow...

The sharp sword pierced through the sturdy shield.

This is because of the imbalance between offensive and defensive capabilities.

Although in nature, defense and attack are a game played out in a dynamic equilibrium.

As predators evolve faster, stronger, more concealed, and more venomous weapons, their prey also develop stronger defensive capabilities, faster speed, more sensitive senses, better camouflage, stronger venom, and harder carapaces.

Conversely, the improved defensive capabilities of prey have prompted predators to evolve more effective attack methods.

Just as cheetahs are fast, gazelles are also fast; snakes are venomous, but mongooses have resistance.

Humans, or rather ninjas, transcended this relationship.

Because the cost-effectiveness of attack is higher than that of defense.

Attacks can be concentrated on one point, continuously increasing damage, like Kiyoshi inputting more chakra to maximize the hardness of his bones.

Defense, however, requires comprehensive coverage and the use of more chakra to deal with as many attacks as possible, which results in the overall energy being spread out and dispersed.

"However, this is because my offense is too strong, not because my defense is weak."

Kiyoshi looked at his torn skin.

There was no blood flowing out from under the skin, but rather a pale white membrane.

periosteum!

After seeing Kaguya Katsuya use this move, Kiyoshi imitated it. Essentially, it involves controlling bone cells to form a membrane under the skin, which is not difficult.

"My senses allow me to react before the enemy attacks. Even if I am ambushed, my skin, bones, and internal organs are not easily destroyed."

Qing Si pondered.

Not to mention his powerful regenerative abilities; even if he stood there and let ordinary people kill him, Kiyoshi didn't think he could die.

Whether it's his eyeballs, or his vulnerable points like his neck and heart, Kiyoshi has honed them to be incredibly resilient.

This is the benefit of constantly honing one's physique. From the beginning, Kiyoshi followed a path of all-round development, unlike most high-attack, low-defense ninjas.

He has high attack power, but he's not fragile at all; he has a lot of health.

"However, is there any connection between the 'Shikotsumyaku' (Corpse Bone Pulse) and Kaguya Otsutsuki?"

Kiyoshi reinserted the bone sword into his body along his palm. Soon, the bone cells decomposed into nutrients and circulated through Kiyoshi's body again.

Of course, it's okay if these aren't recycled.

Unlike products created directly using chakra, this is a "substance" that Kiyoshi induced with chakra.

Like the "Wood" Release technique, it can make seeds in the outside world sprout and grow into towering trees.

Kiyoshi made his bones more numerous and longer, thus leaving a section behind, so he was no longer simply a product of chakra.

In other words, the Otsutsuki's "Karma" and the Preta Path of the "Rinnegan" cannot be absorbed.

"Could the Kaguya clan, also known as the Bamboo Clan, be derived from Kaguya Otsutsuki's 'All-Killing Ash Bones'?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

The bloodline limits of the ninja world are actually more or less related to the Tsutsuki clan.

The most obvious one is:
"Byakugan" → "Tenseigan".

Sharingan → Rinnegan

Therefore, Kiyoshi's current bloodline limit might be "Corpse Bone Pulse" → "Common Kill Ash Bones".

"I wonder how hard bones enhanced by 'immortal arts' can be?"

Qingsi touched his chin.

I plan to take a look at the scroll left by Kaguya Katsuya first.

Kiyoshi was surprised. He had only glanced at it briefly when he was outside and it was described as some kind of secret technique. Now, upon closer inspection, he realized that the secret technique recorded on it was actually "Corpse Bone Pulse - Early Fern Dance".

This was Kimimaro's last and strongest move before his death.

He was buried more than 200 meters underground, causing a forest of bones to grow on the ground, covering a large area of ​​land.

That's right, it was the Bone Forest, crisscrossing and forcing Gaara to use the "Sand" Release to float Rock Lee in the sky.

He only decided to go down after his chakra was almost depleted.

"It seems that the Kaguya clan ninja didn't have the chakra to unleash this move."

Qingsi understood.

Kimimaro was in the second stage of the Cursed Seal at the time, and he had to unleash all his chakra to use "Shikotsumyaku: Early Fern Dance".

"Unleashing this attack with my chakra shouldn't be too difficult."

As he pondered this, Kiyoshi began to peruse the book.

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was on another front, received the news immediately.

News of Kiyoshi's defeat of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen reached his ears.

"Okay, great."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, clad in armor, appeared extremely lean.

He led a group of ninjas into the camp to discuss matters.

At this moment, only Mitokado Homura, the Hokage's advisor, was present.

Koharu Tsurugi stayed in the village to maintain order.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen are the symbol of Kirigakure. The death of six of them will be a huge blow to their morale."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his pipe and started smoking.

In the blink of an eye, the tent was filled with smoke.

The two tailed beasts from Kirigakure caused them a lot of trouble.

But war is never just a matter for one or two people.

Two tailed beasts alone are not enough to decide the outcome.

In the current climate of growing anti-war sentiment, a blow to morale can be even more devastating.

Especially since the Mist Shadow was already under high pressure within the Blood Mist.

They are under more pressure than Konoha right now, and if they can't hold back, they will give in to Konoha and sign a peace treaty.

This process is one of mutual endurance.

"Anything else?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the Anbu a strange look.

Many of his secret agents were his trusted confidants.

After delivering the intelligence, he would usually conceal himself and protect him from the shadows.

"There's one more thing. Uchiha Kiyoshi... used the 'Wood' Release technique, which only the First Hokage could use, on the battlefield..."

The ANBU ninja hesitated for a moment before giving Kiyoshi's detailed account of the battlefield.

"!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand, which was smoking his pipe, trembled slightly.

Wood escape!

"Orochimaru experimented on Kiyoshi's body?"

This was Hiruzen Sarutobi's subconscious thought.

He quickly dismissed that idea.

Konoha conducted many experiments on "Wood" Release back then.

An adult's body is already fully formed and will strongly resist external forces, while also being unable to withstand them, and will all be devoured by the power of the first generation.

It was later discovered that experiments were more likely to be successful when performed on an infant.

However, due to its unethical nature and the fact that it was never successful, the experiment was quickly stopped.

He knew that Orochimaru and Danzo were very close, and that the two of them had conducted some experiments behind his back.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't entirely clear on the specifics.

The only thing known is that they created a Wood Release ninja codenamed "Armor".

His current name is Yamato, and he belongs to the Dark Division.

However, his "Wood" Release technique cannot compare to that of the First Hokage.

This is completely different from what the ANBU ninja described.

With a single move, the trees could cover an entire valley.

Such a level is impossible for Yamato to reach.

Why does Uchiha Kiyoshi know Wood Release?

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, completely baffled.

If an ordinary person had the "Wood" Release technique, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't be so conflicted.

The Senju clan merged into Konoha, and the surname "Senju" ceased to exist.

Tsunade is simply called Tsunade; no one calls her Senju Tsunade.

In other words, in Konoha today, even ordinary people may be related to the former Senju clan, sharing some bloodline with them.

Uchiha Kiyoshi is an Uchiha, or more specifically, Yozuki from the Land of Lightning.

It's impossible for them to be associated with the Senju clan!

"Hiruzen, the Uchiha and Senju clans have been fighting for a thousand years. In the chaotic Warring States period, who knows what will happen?"

Mitomon inflammation open.

His idea is simple.

Since the Uchiha clan leader Madara Uchiha and the Senju clan leader Hashirama Senju were able to grow up together from childhood and even decide to forget their hatred and create Konoha together, it's understandable.

Over a thousand years, it is not impossible that a male and a female Uchiha and Senju couple mated and had offspring.

"It's also possible that Uchiha Kiyoshi's physique is special, making it extremely easy for him to develop his bloodline limit."

Mitomon inflammation open.

"It's possible."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a long while before nodding.

He suspected that Kiyoshi was born with all the properties of chakra.

“Beiluhu”.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly summoned a ninja.

"Third generation sir."

Bei Liu rushed in and knelt respectfully on one knee. His white hair was tied into a ponytail and hung down his waist.

His red eyes rose to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, awaiting orders. "Go and inform Kiyoshi to proceed to my front lines."

Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama."

Hiruko's face remained expressionless until he left, after which his calm expression twisted into one of jealousy.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi actually has so many bloodline limits..."

Overwhelmed by jealousy, Hiruko had to lean against the wall to barely keep her breathing.

He was a contemporary of the Sannin, and they even grew up together during their childhood.

But later, they all became big shots.

With his mediocre talent, he became increasingly unknown and faded into obscurity.

"It's alright... The 'Demon Sprout Technique' will grant me all of this."

Hiruko thought of the ninjutsu he had secretly created.

This is a rare combination-type ninjutsu, such as the Inuzuka clan's "Inuzuka Style: Human-Beast Hybrid Transformation," which allows the user to combine with their own pet ninja dogs.

His "Ghost Sprout Technique" also has the same effect.

The difference is that his is a comprehensive optimization!

Not only can they permanently merge with summoning beasts or ninjas, but they can also possess their abilities and even fuse with bloodline limits for their own use.

"One more thing is needed... one more thing is needed to obtain an immortal body."

A look of madness flashed in Hiruko's eyes.

The "Oni-Garara Technique" cannot directly consume bloodline limits; a corresponding ritual must be prepared.

The rituals and content required for the first four types are relatively simple.

He has obtained four bloodline limits.

They are Kari from Iwagakure, Hagura from Sunagakure, Troy from Kumogakure, and Nakayoshi from Kirigakure.

Of course, the "Kari" mentioned here is not the famous "Explosion" Release ninja Kari, nor the "Magnetic" Release ninja Troy.

The two just share the same name.

The hunter he absorbed was a ninja with the bloodline limit of "Steel" Release.

Hagura is a ninja who has mastered the "Swiftness" technique.

Troy also uses the "Storm" technique, not the "Magnetic" technique.

The last one, Nakayoshi, was a Kirigakure Jonin who was secretly killed by Hiruko on this front.

He secretly hid his body and merged it with himself through the "Oni-Garra Technique," thus obtaining the "Storm" Release.

The last type of bloodline limit requires more specific conditions.

It requires the presence of three factors: heaven, earth, and man.

First of all, the so-called "heaven" must wait until the day of the annular solar eclipse.

The land is Mount Sumeru in the Kinrin Mountain Range, near the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Grass.

Humans are able to construct bloodline limits that create a relationship between the five elements, thus enabling the birth of an immortal, perfect ninja.

After several years of improvements, he lowered these standards considerably.

Finally, Hiruko also deduced the bloodline limit that maintains the balance of the first four bloodline limits.

That is the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan.

His initial goal was to enable Kakashi to use the Sharingan's power by transplanting Obito's Sharingan.

Later, he discovered the kind of being he longed to be.

That's Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Without relying on the "Oni-Garara Technique", he also obtained various bloodline limits.

Only his physical body is the perfect physical body.

Perhaps after taking over Uchiha Kiyoshi's body, he can obtain more bloodline limits based on the relationship between the five elements.

“Uchiha Kiyoshi…this will be our first formal meeting.”

Hiruko glanced at the night outside and walked quickly through the mountains and forests.

His speed was so fast that it was like a blur, impossible to catch with the naked eye; in the night, he seemed like a ghost moving about.

This is precisely the ability of "swift" escape.

It can increase the holder's speed to the extreme, allowing them to achieve "Instantaneous Movement" or even surpass the speed of "Instantaneous Movement" with any action.

And it can be used continuously!
Whoosh whoosh!
Hiruko's figure kept moving, heading towards Kiyoshi's camp.

…………

The next day.

After a night of exploration, Kiyoshi had a basic understanding of "Corpse Bone Pulse: Dance of the Early Fern" and would be able to master it completely soon.

"The curse mark can be implanted now."

Kiyoshi returned to the experimental base in the Land of Grass, took out the cursed seal, and began to ingest it himself.

The burning sensation started in my throat and spread like molten lava throughout my body.

Black lines spread rapidly across the skin, winding, twisting, and clinging like living things.

His heart pounded violently, as if struck by a heavy hammer—thump! thump! thump!

"A stage one curse mark?"

Kiyoshi raised his hand and could see the black lines on his hand.

These patterns resemble the "Kuwakushi" of the Otsutsuki clan, but they are completely different things.

He could feel the chakra within his body instantly boiling, as if it were forcibly prying open the restrictions of his meridians and shoving in a massive amount of natural energy.

His skin showed faint blue veins, and his muscles were taut.

Before long, as the curse spread to his face, he raised his head, sweat and heat mingling on his forehead.

His eyes had transformed into Sharingan, with the three tomoe slowly rotating within the black sclera, creating an oppressive atmosphere that was almost suffocating.

“Controlling this power is not difficult.”

Kiyoshi's tense muscles gradually relaxed, and the bulging veins disappeared.

"The quality and the 'Sage Chakra' seem to be somewhat lacking."

Kiyoshi could sense that, under the spontaneous operation of the cursed seal, his chakra and natural energy were mixed, refining the "Sage Chakra" belonging to the cursed seal.

This portion of "Sage Chakra" was unremarkable, whether because it was a replica or because it was a product of the First Cursed Seal, it was not as good as the "Sage Chakra" that Kiyoshi refined himself.

"Sasuke's strength at each stage is comparable to Naruto's, so the Cursed Seal shouldn't be too far behind."

Kiyoshi clenched his fist.

What he values ​​is the "automatic" and "storage" nature of the curse seal.

Sasuke never sensed natural energy or mixed it with his own chakra during battle.

Instead, with a thought, the runes of the incantation cover the entire body, allowing one to use this power.

What Kiyoshi wanted to do was to have the cursed seal complete the four processes of "sensing", "collecting", "transforming" and "storing" for him.

It's like writing a program to make the curse seal run according to the route specified by the priest.

"For now, let's try mixing it with the other two types of 'Sage Chakra'."

Kiyoshi used the remaining chakra to perform "Sage Techniques" from Ryuchi Cave and Shikkotsu Forest.

His meridian system, which was thicker than that of most ninjas, suddenly felt oppressive.

Kiyoshi carefully guided these three distinct chakras toward the center of his chest.

There are three black magatama patterns there.

It is the pattern of the incantation seal.

The meat there becomes exceptionally active, and its tolerance to natural energy is greatly enhanced.

Kiyoshi attempted to turn that place into a transit point, fusing the three portions of chakra.

For the first time, the flesh and blood from Kiyoshi's chest fell directly to the ground, exposing his ribs.

Under his regenerative power, new flesh and blood quickly grew back, restoring him to his original state.

So Kiyoshi began to try a second... a third...

It wasn't until after more than two hundred attempts that Kiyoshi finally managed to begin fusing the three chakras.

He used the "Sage Chakra" of the Cursed Seal as a lubricant to lubricate the "Sage Chakra" of Shikkotsu Forest and Ryuchi Cave.

The three elements achieved a delicate balance.

Kiyoshi's body was once again covered with a green glow.

The light there seemed to solidify a bit more.

Apart from the cloak formed by the "Celestial Clothes," Kiyoshi's clothes and skin underneath, except for his head, had turned into a pitch-black base color.

On the background, there are green magical patterns.

A ring pattern was formed on the abdomen, with three green magatama in the center, echoing the three small magatama on the chest.

"Its patterns and style are somewhat similar to Naruto's 'Nine-Tails Mode'."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

However, in terms of color, it leans more towards the "Tenshenggan Chakra Mode" used by Otsutsuki Toneri.

"The 'Celestial Arts' have a lifespan of at least half an hour."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

As he continues to improve it, it might be able to be extended to an hour, or even longer.

These are more than enough for combat.

"My chakra has also become a bit strange."

Kiyoshi murmured softly, a deep green chakra flame appearing in his palm. The chakra was like a living thing, pulsating intensely, and the surrounding air distorted for a moment, as if it couldn't bear the scorching power and retreated on its own.

His fingers tightened slightly, and his chakra began to compress rapidly, increasing in concentration and color from emerald green to dark green, almost black.

He took out a piece of shimmering ore—chakra crystal ore—and clasped his hands together abruptly.

The next second, the surrounding air pressure changed drastically, as if a small explosion had been suppressed in his palm.

Click.

A faint sound, like shattering glass, emanated from the air.

Theoretically speaking, if a person has enough strength, the force of more than three tons of grip and the ultra-high temperature generated by rubbing over nine thousand times in a few seconds are enough to mold an ordinary piece of coal into a diamond.

What Kiyoshi held in his hands was not coal, but his "Sage Chakra" and chakra crystal ore.

Rapid friction draws in external natural energy, creating a thrust.

As the green chakra burned continuously, it attracted the surrounding natural energy, causing air currents to surge and wind pressure to stir up dust from the ground, forming a spiral-shaped vortex around him.

A few seconds later, Kiyoshi exhaled a breath of stale air.

On the palm of his hand was a dark green magatama.

Kiyoshi's fingertips produced a small chain-like strand of white bone, piercing through the large head of the magatama and turning it into a necklace.

"The previous entries strengthened my ability to concentrate chakra; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy to concentrate it on the shattered chakra crystal."

Kiyoshi shook the magatama necklace in his hand.

Chakra crystal ore is a special type of ore, which Kiyoshi previously acquired from the black market.

It can store chakra and preserve it for a long time.

This is similar to the "First Generation Necklace" left behind by Hashirama Senju, only it is not as expensive.

The "First Generation Necklace" contains a chakra seal that Hashirama sealed before his death, which has the power to suppress the Nine-Tails.

Kiyoshi's materials couldn't achieve this, so he used a special method to disperse the chakra crystals, fully integrate them with his "Sage Chakra," and then solidify them.

"My chakra contains Wood Release chakra, Demon Slayer chakra, and is amplified by Sage Mode chakra, which can suppress Tailed Beasts."

Kiyoshi put the necklace away.

The reason he went to such lengths to make a necklace was twofold: firstly, to test his current abilities and see how well the three types of "Sage Chakra" coordinated.

Secondly, with Kushina's birthday approaching, this necklace would be more than a suitable birthday gift.

"We need to get Naruto and Sasuke born as soon as possible."

Kiyoshi's figure flashed and disappeared from the experimental base in the Land of Grass.

Mikoto and Kushina need to move on to the next step as soon as possible in order to catch up with the wave of the new generation.

The whirlpool rose, which was watering the farmland, was already used to Kiyoshi's hurried comings and goings, and continued to water the fields.

When will the war end?

As Uzumaki Karin looked at the thriving plants in front of her, she thought to herself that Konoha was left with only wars against Kirigakure and Kumogakure.

If these two villages were to cease hostilities, Konoha would likely usher in a period of peace.

Will Qing Si have to spend even more time then?

(End of this chapter)