Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Konan's visit to Kiyoshi suggests a degree of distrust towards Nagato.

Whether it's out of good intentions or malice, Nagato sees it as... distrust.

"Konan, why did you go to find Uchiha Kiyoshi?"

Nagato's brows furrowed into a deep frown. As she turned her head, the red hair covering her face lifted, revealing a pair of pale purple eyes hidden beneath.

The ripples in his eyes seemed to be contracting.

To be honest, Nagato didn't have a good impression of Kiyoshi.

Even though things changed later, I still felt some resistance deep down.

His parents died at the hands of Konoha ninjas, so how could Nagato possibly have any goodwill towards them?

If his parents were still alive, he wouldn't have had to endure such a turbulent journey.

Furthermore, just as he was becoming somewhat arrogant, he prepared to follow Obito in setting up a scheme.

Kiyoshi instantly destroyed his two puppets, bringing Nagato back to reality.

He is neither a true god nor a true sage of the six paths.

"I... want to ask Kiyoshi about information regarding Uchiha Madara."

Xiao Nan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

She didn't directly say that she asked Kiyoshi to deal with Uchiha Madara, so as not to arouse Uchiha Madara's suspicion and thus alert him.

"How much information about me could these juniors possibly know?"

Obito's figure slowly disappeared.

While Konan was still in a daze, Obito reappeared by the door.

Xiao Nan's heart tightened, and she quickly took a step back.

When did you come?
This kind of instantaneous movement has absolutely no reaction time.

It's definitely a space-time ninjutsu.

It's somewhat like Kiyoshi's "Flying Thunder God Technique"!
"Besides, you don't trust Nagato, do you?"

Obito began to fan the flames.

Nagato stood silently beside Yahiko, but the disappointment in his eyes was impossible to hide.

He didn't understand why Konan wanted to go find the ninjas of Konoha.

“Nagato, Konan went to see Mr. Kiyoshi for your sake too.”

Seeing that things were not going well, Yahiko stepped in to smooth things over.

Nagato didn't say anything and stood there for a long time.

He glanced at Yahiko, who looked worried about him, and then at Konan, who looked conflicted.

He silently suppressed a certain thought in his mind.

His continued presence here would only hinder Konan and Yahiko's relationship as a third party.

"Yahiko, if you trust me, let me establish Shinkyo. I will prove myself right over time."

Nagato's tone gradually shifted from hesitant to resolute.

He wanted to prove that his method was the way to save the world!
Only in this way can the internal strife in the Land of Rain be ended quickly, and peace be brought to the entire ninja world.

In this process, he needs to conquer the world first!

"Black Zetsu did a good job."

Obito was slightly surprised.

He thought he would have to use more words, but Nagato realized the truth so readily.

In this light, using the excuse of familiarizing oneself with the "Rinnegan" ability to subtly influence Nagato every day is indeed a good strategy.

"They've taken the bait..."

On a tree branch outside the window stood a figure, one black and one white, resembling a pitcher plant.

The person on the black side began to speak, a smile appearing on their lips.

Having lived for over a thousand years and possessing extensive experience in bewitching, he could easily bewitch a Nagato member.

"Has Nagato truly let go of his comrades?"

The other half of the white-clad Bai Jue asked curiously.

"Of course not. The establishment of New Dawn does not mean that it is hostile to the old Dawn."

Black Jue Dao.

However, as both sides grow stronger, conflicts inevitably arise among their subordinates.

At that time, this conflict will involve the leaders of both sides.

But these are exactly what Black Zetsu wanted to see.

These can also be seen as a form of training.

If he can't even endure these things, how can he collect all the tailed beasts and revive his mother?

While the two beings, who could hardly be called human, were talking, Nagato pushed open the door and stepped out.

"Nagato!"

Yahiko and Konan shouted in unison.

Nagato paused for a moment, then continued walking forward.

Yahiko quickly went over and tried to grab Nagato's hand.

Obito flashed forward, hitting Nagato before Yahiko could react.

hiss……

The ripples in space created a vortex, causing Nagato and Obito's figures to become increasingly distorted as they entered the central spatial rift.

Only Konan and Yahiko were left standing there, staring at each other.

……

Divine space.

After taking Nagato to a safe place outside, Obito returned to his own unique dimension.

The only way for him to enter or leave this space is by using his "Mangekyou Sharingan" ocular technique.

Obito wasn't sure if the "Flying Thunder God Technique" would be enough to escape from here.

He had not conducted any experiments and did not have enough intelligence.

He had previously considered using "Kamui" to capture Kiyoshi, but Kiyoshi was too fast, making it difficult for Obito to make a move.

The only options are to launch a sneak attack or increase the speed of "Kamui".

"In that case, Kiyoshi will come after you soon."

Ah Fei said.

His empty left eye stared at Obito, the white spiral pattern casting shadows in the sunlight.

"I know."

Obito's voice was hoarse.

He was certainly aware of this.

But Kiyoshi is an enemy he will face no matter what.

During the last battle between Kiyoshi and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Obito gained a clearer understanding of Kiyoshi's strength.

So he began to practice "Kamui" frantically, trying to make it faster.

And train yourself to unconsciously use "hollowing out" so that you won't be caught off guard by Kiyoshi's sneak attack.

"What information is there from Konoha?"

Obito asked.

"Hmm... Perhaps it would be better for Obito to go and see for himself. It seems there's been a change in things with Rin Nohara."

"Has something happened to Lin?"

Obito's heart tightened.

Even if this world is false, it also gives birth to a false Lin.

But deep down, he still didn't want Lin to get hurt.

"Yes and no."

Ah Fei's expression was strange.

He felt that Obito would become stronger once he knew about this.

From a human perspective

Ah Fei added this sentence to his mind.

"You'll see for yourself."

Ah Fei said.

Listening to Tobi's strange words, Obito became even more puzzled.

A moment later, he used "Kamui" to quickly rush towards Konoha.

……

Several days passed.

The Hokage selection process is still in full swing.

As it happened, the daimyo was also in Konoha, so he found Kiyoshi.

He knew that Kiyoshi could heal the daimyo of the land of demons, and therefore he was very interested in Kiyoshi.

Who can guarantee they won't get sick?
With people like Kiyoshi around, if someone gets a serious illness, they can get immediate medical treatment.

The more noble a person is, the more they cherish their life.

Because they are able to experience more of the beauty of the world than ordinary people.

"Your Highness the Daimyo."

Kiyoshi looked at the man in front of him with a calm expression.

"Seiji?"

Sarutobi Asuma, who was responsible for guarding the daimyo of the Land of Fire, was taken aback.

He recently infiltrated the guard of the Fire Country Daimyo, since the Fire Country Daimyo often goes sightseeing.

Sarutobi Asuma was naturally followed everywhere, so he only knew that a Hokage selection was underway, but he didn't know who the nominees were.

"Do you know?"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire asked casually.

He wasn't surprised; Kiyoshi and Sarutobi Asuma were both ninjas from the same village, so they were bound to run into each other.

"We used to be classmates."

Sarutobi Asuma explains.

"I see."

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

He was planning to leave, so on a whim, he decided to see Kiyoshi.

Upon receiving this news, Kiyoshi made some preparations and then went to meet the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"This is a gift I'm giving to His Highness the Daimyo."

Kiyoshi took out several medicine bottles filled with a pale green liquid.

What's inside?

"I am curious," the daimyo of the Land of Fire asked.

"This is a miraculous water that can prolong life."

Kiyoshi said.

This water is made by him mixing in some natural energy.

He has a high affinity for natural energy, and any natural energy becomes docile in his hands.

So Qing Si sealed a small portion of the natural energy in the liquid and added some medicinal herbs to further reduce the ferocity of the natural energy.

He outsourced all of this to the puppet clones at the Grass Country experimental base.

I recently achieved some results, so I presented them to the lord.

"To prolong life?"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire's eyes lit up, and a look of joy appeared on his aged face.

"Kiyoshi-kun is very kind."

He laughed heartily, picked up the medicine bottle on the table, and took a sip.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire had little suspicion of Kiyoshi, and few dared to risk being wanted by the entire ninja world to poison him.

Not to mention that Kiyoshi is currently a Hokage candidate, with a bright future ahead of him.

"Just as you said."

After drinking it, the daimyo of the Land of Fire felt much lighter and his hearing and vision became sharper.

His various discomforts caused by aging have also been alleviated to some extent.

"These holy waters..."

"I obtained this by chance. If I continue to obtain it in the future, I will send it to His Highness the Daimyo."

Qingsi said calmly.

Natural energy can amplify itself, so after taking it, you will feel some improvement in your body.

These are all temporary; once the medication wears off, the condition will reverse.

However, long-term use can theoretically increase lifespan.

The increase in lifespan is negligible and has an upper limit.

It's indeed a good health supplement for strengthening the body.

"So good."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire nodded in satisfaction, his goodwill towards Kiyoshi increasing greatly.

"But I have a request."

Qingsi spoke.

He couldn't have sent gifts to the daimyo of the Land of Fire just because he was bored.

"What's the matter?"

After accepting Kiyoshi's gift, the daimyo of the Land of Fire's expression softened considerably.

"I wish to research and develop more ninjutsu, therefore I wish to borrow the 'Sage Clan' talent from the Fire Temple for a look."

Kiyoshi stated his requirements.

The Fire Temple and Konoha are two separate forces, but both are nominally subordinate to the Daimyo.

The fact that Sarutobi Asuma was able to learn "the talents of the immortals" from Jiraiya in the original work shows that sectarianism was not a serious issue.

"Hmm... I can go ask."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire pondered for a moment, fanning himself with a folding fan, before answering.

It's just a ninjutsu, so once it's taught, it's done.

He had heard that the Uchiha clan ninjas could copy ninjutsu, and even if he hadn't learned it yet, he might learn it in the future.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

I didn't take his things for nothing.

After chatting for a while, Kiyoshi left on his own. He had little interest in interacting with ordinary people.

The influence that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire can have on the selection of Hokage is limited.

If the ninja village takes a hard line, the daimyo can't interfere too much.

For example, after Tsunade fell into a coma, Danzo Shimura, who wanted to become the Sixth Hokage, indirectly threatened the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

In other words, if Hiruzen Sarutobi was determined to make Minato Namikaze the Hokage.

It would be pointless for Kiyoshi to try to win over the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The reason why these ordinary people could become famous was ultimately due to the dynastic system that had lasted for thousands of years, which everyone had become accustomed to.

It is common sense that those with daimyo blood should be the lords of the country.

The emergence of ninjas did not change this nature.

Traditionally, ninjas were not a powerful, ruling force, but rather a mercenary group.

"He is indeed an interesting person."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire had a very good impression of Kiyoshi.

She started thinking that it wouldn't be bad if Kiyoshi really became the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.

……

The third training ground.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave".

Kiyoshi formed a hand seal and spat out dozens of spinning wind blades, which rapidly struck forward.

Wow…

The intense cutting immediately caused a large number of trees to collapse, revealing smooth cuts.

"It's quite powerful."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave" is a B-rank wind release ninjutsu that he obtained from his clan. It can unleash dozens of spinning wind blades at once to attack the enemy.

Moreover, its cutting ability can cause great damage to the chakra structure.

In the battle between Sasuke and Danzo, Danzo and his summoning beast Baku used "Wind Release: Vacuum Wave" to cut open the back of half of Sasuke's Susanoo.

Although it is a B-rank ninjutsu, its power is higher than some A-rank ninjutsu.

"Wood escape..."

Qing Si clasped his hands together, forming the Si Seal, and new trees began to grow from the smooth cuts on the tree stumps.

Rumble.

The trees quickly grew thick and lush, soon covering the area again.

Wood Release ninjutsu can quickly sprout multiple trees from the ground, creating a small grove in the blink of an eye.

The prerequisite is that the caster has a corresponding amount of chakra to support it.

If Kiyoshi were willing, he could expand the area covered by the trees even further.

His chakra reserves and chakra recovery speed are now among the best of his peers.

Among Konoha ninjas of his age, Kiyotsugu probably only has Hashirama Senju.

"You have learned a new entry: [Entry: Wind Release: Shadow (Gold)]".

[Entry: Wind Release: Shadow (Gold)]

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

[Progress: (80%).]

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

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

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

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

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

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

【Note: You can advance later. 】

"I also obtained the entry for Wind Release."

Kiyoshi looked at the other entries on the panel that were not yet completed and calculated the time it would take to finish.

"Qingji..."

A clear, crisp female voice came from behind.

"Lin."

Kiyoshi turned around.

"I... I think I'm pregnant."

Nohara Rin carefully considered the words.

She had been feeling nauseous from time to time for a long time.

But at that time, there was still a war, and during the war, Nohara Rin suppressed the matter.

Now, she finds her belly getting bigger and bigger, and she can only cover it up by wearing heavy clothes.

Are you pregnant?

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

That's right, this is also his clone of Nohara Rin 2.

It is entirely constructed from Rin Nohara's own cells.

This was purely an experiment by Kiyoshi. She was very curious whether the child born to Nohara Rin would have her own consciousness or would give birth to a new soul.
After all, Rin Nohara in the original work didn't have any children, so there was no such thing as a soul reincarnation.

"Correct."

Nohara Rin looked at Kiyoshi cautiously and showed him a report.

This is the result of her self-diagnosis using instruments in private.

"So you want to..."

Just as Kiyoshi was about to ask Nohara Rin if she wanted him to take responsibility, Nohara Rin preemptively and considerately said:
"I know that this is a special time for the Hokage selection, so I won't do anything."

Nohara Rin's tone carried a hint of unavoidable sadness.

She was unaware that Kiyoshi had experimented on her body, assuming it was the result of an accident.

It's her own fault for lacking safety awareness.

"Don't worry, Lin, I'll give you an explanation later."

Kiyoshi's lips curled into a smile.

That's what happens when a woman is too kind; she takes the initiative to shoulder responsibility.

This incident served as a reminder to Kiyoshi.

Lin is pregnant, and Mikoto is pregnant too.

Others will become pregnant in the future.

He had to be careful not to let Mikoto notice these things.

Of all the women, Mikoto was the most mentally unstable.

"it is good."

Nohara Rin felt a warmth in her heart upon receiving Kiyoshi's reply.

My initial anxiety gradually subsided.

She quietly leaned against Kiyoshi's side.

Women can develop a dependence on their first love.

The same goes for Nohara Rin.

Kakashi's image faded more and more in her heart, replaced by Kiyoshi's.

Her shape has changed.

"I will say then that this child is my adopted child."

Nohara Lin said.

She could feel that she was about to give birth, but with her medical ninjutsu, all she needed to do was find a small room.

"Have you thought of a name?"

Qingsi asked.

He lowered his head, his gaze falling on Nohara Rin's face.

Perhaps because Nohara Rin was a medical ninja, she didn't have to carry out many missions in harsh environments like other female ninjas.

Her skin was very white, so white and smooth it looked like lotus root powder, making people want to touch it.

Kiyoshi chose to follow his heart and pinched Nohara Rin's cheek with his hand.

These soft areas are territories that only he has ever touched.

He was also perfectly aware of its softness and even more so.

"not yet."

Nohara Lin shook her head.

She mustered up her courage to come and explain to Kiyoshi today.

Originally, she wanted to give birth to the child quietly and raise it alone.

"Is this so..."

Kiyoshi pretended to be deep in thought.

"You will have a girl."

Kiyoshi said.

"Your daughter?"

Nohara Lin was slightly stunned.

The doubt flashed through my mind for a moment, then quickly gave way to trust in Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi is one of Konoha's top medical ninjas, and he can use certain special medical ninjutsu to determine the sex of a fetus, which is normal.

"Mio, let's call her Uchiha Mio."

Kiyoshi said.

The character 澪 is actually quite common in the ninja world.

It evokes the imagery of rain forming streams as a prayer to the gods.

"Mio?"

Nohara Rin repeated the name to herself.

After thinking for a moment, he said:
"Let's start with my surname, Nohara Mio."

"Alright."

Qingsi nodded.

At the same time, he thought of something.

How would Kakashi and Obito view Nohara Mio?
Thinking of this scene, Kiyoshi couldn't help but find it amusing.

……

Night fell quickly.

An uninvited guest arrived at an office in Konoha Hospital.

Obito looked at Rin Nohara's private office with suspicion and disbelief. There was a report hidden very well in the office.

It says on it that Nohara Rin is pregnant!

"How...how could this happen..."

Obito felt as if he had been struck hard by a hammer.

Years have passed, and Lin actually has her own child now?

Obito suppressed the urge to tear the report to shreds and quickly checked for any record of the child's father.

However, no matter how he looked at it, he only had information from Nohara Rin's side.

"Damn it, who is it!"

The veins on Obito's neck were faintly visible, a testament to his extreme anger.

He said who it was, but in his heart he already had an answer he didn't want to admit.

In extreme pain and anger, Obito saw the pattern of a kaleidoscope.

And it keeps spinning faster and faster.

Click.

The sound of a lock being opened came from the office door, which was tightly closed.

Obito quickly put the report back in its original place and used "Kamui" to infiltrate the Kamui dimension.

"We still need to deal with this first."

Nohara Rin found her report in the cabinet.

Her brows furrowed slightly; it was hard to tell if it was just her imagination.

The report looks like it has creases made by handprints.

Soon, Nohara Rin stopped dwelling on the issue.

She picked up a lighter, lit the report, and then put the ashes into the trash can.

After finishing these tasks, Nohara Rin left with peace of mind.

These are major events that could very well affect Kiyoshi's future. If news of his misconduct were to emerge during the Hokage selection process, it could potentially impact Kiyoshi's career.

However, she didn't notice that another dark figure had appeared in the office when she left.

…………

Xiao Organization Base, New Xiao.

"Nagato, you still need to recruit more talent."

Obito, expressionless, gave some information to Nagato.

Nagato looked and saw that it was a rogue ninja named Kakuzu.

It is said that he was once an elite ninja of Takigakure and even attempted to assassinate Hashirama Senju, who was revered as the God of Shinobi.

He then engaged in a battle with Hashirama Senju in the Land of Fire. Due to the passage of time, there are no records of the methods of combat at that time.

The only thing that mattered was the outcome of the battle; unsurprisingly, the angle was defeated.

The fact that he survived Hashirama Senju's attack speaks volumes about his strength.

"You can go and recruit this person."

Obito said.

Nagato has recently recruited a genius puppeteer named Sasori.

To Obito's satisfaction, Sasori also had a grudge against Kiyoshi and seemed to want to kill him.

"I understand."

Nagato nodded and put the scroll away.

Xinxiao currently consists of only himself, Sasori, and Madara.

When there's an urgent need to expand the ninja force, Kakuzu is a good choice. (End of Chapter)