Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"Is this how you treat your benefactor, Minami?"

Kiyoshi spoke calmly, but his hands moved without slowing down at all.

Logically speaking, even with chakra, ordinary female ninjas would inevitably develop calluses on their hands through years of training.

Because the hands are the part of a ninja's body that they train most often and that is most important.

Most ninjutsu require hand seals to perform.

It would require either a special eye technique or a rare, unsealed ninjutsu.

These are things that ordinary ninjas cannot access.

Even powerful figures like Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha still used hand seals when necessary.

Despite Hashirama Senju's seemingly effortless and commanding demeanor, he actually spent most of his time performing hand seals, though he used them only a few times.

The "Wood" Release technique usually ends with the "Snake Seal" seal.

The hand gesture for "巳印" is exactly like this: both hands are clasped together with the thumbs turned inward.

Under such circumstances, it's easy to imagine how attentive the ninja opponent would be.

However, Xiao Nan's hands were incredibly soft and smooth to the touch.

"Is this the compensation you're talking about?"

Xiao Nan found it hard to understand.

"The reward I want is to please me."

Qingsi spoke.

A look of pain and inner turmoil immediately appeared on Xiao Nan's face.

Kiyoshi emphasized the compensation so many times; she should have noticed it long ago.

"Miss Konan is a righteous ninja who advocates mutual understanding and fights for world peace. Surely she understands the meaning of gratitude."

Qingsi smiled.

He saved Konan and also defeated Nagato, the traitor, for the Akatsuki organization.

This kindness is truly immense.

The key point is that the two had made a verbal agreement beforehand.

If Kiyoshi is weak, it doesn't matter if Konan doesn't acknowledge him.

However, he was incredibly powerful and was one of the most likely candidates to become the Fourth Hokage.

All these factors made Xiao Nan suppress her urge to take action.

Even so, her face still showed signs of tearing, like a book that had been turned over.

The atmosphere in the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Kiyoshi continued to touch Minami's hand, ignoring everything else.

Using your own hands and using someone else's hands are, of course, completely different sensations.

"Can't we choose another one?"

Xiao Nan remained silent for a long time, enduring the discomfort of being touched by Qing Si.

She was terrified. What if Yahiko came in and saw this?
Should we break off relations with Kiyoshi?
But what about Nagato's injury?
Does this mean amputation is really necessary?

Furthermore, all the transactions involving ninja tools between Akatsuki and the Ninja Cat Clan also had to go through Kiyoshi's hands.

If things really come to a head, the Akatsuki will definitely not fare well.

At this moment, Xiao Nan felt as if she had returned to her childhood.

The oppression and powerlessness brought to her by those powerful ninjas were etched into her memory.

Now, she thought of herself again, powerless, just as weak as she is now.

"Miss Xiao Nan, be careful, it's hot."

Looking into Konan's amber eyes, Kiyoshi reminded her and wiped her sleeves for her.

Xiao Nan hesitated for a long time, knowing that Qing Si was offering him a way out.

If she answers accordingly, who knows what other demands Kiyoshi might make.

"If you don't want to, I won't force you too much."

Qing Si suddenly released his hand.

His tone remained unchanged, but the smile on his face faded.

Xiao Nan felt a little flustered. There was nothing she could do; she needed Qing Si's help, so she naturally dared not truly offend him.

"I...I'll talk about it later, okay?"

Xiao Nan spoke in an almost pleading tone.

She guessed that Kiyoshi would make some demands of her. Konan wasn't a little girl who had just left the ninja world anymore, so naturally she would have to follow all sorts of rules.

She could tolerate it as long as the final step wasn't contaminated.

All of this was for his comrades, and it was also Yahiko's dream.

Xiao Nan clenched her fists.

"I don't like forcing people, Miss Nan. There's no need for that expression. Please leave; I need to rest."

Kiyoshi picked up his teacup and took a sip.

The tea here may grow up being watered by rain all year round, which gives it a fresh fragrance after the rain.

Xiao Nan sighed and left the room.

She walked down the corridor, her mind in turmoil.

How do you choose the right option?

Xiao Nan was unaware; she clenched her hands tightly.

If Kiyoshi had made such a request from the beginning, Minami would have been very annoyed.

Ironically, it was only after she changed her opinion of Qing Si that he made such a request, which made Xiao Nan feel very complicated about Qing Si.

……

In a room of another building.

Nagato lay on the bed, his body wrapped in white bandages.

The white bandages had faint traces of blood seeping through them.

Nagato's body was very thin, as if he were malnourished.

Coupled with his pale, bloodless face, one could easily believe he was about to die at any moment.

Yahiko looked at Nagato and clenched his fist.

This is a side effect of using "Super Shinra Tensei".

Yahiko had witnessed Nagato using the power of the "Rinnegan," and that excessive use of this power would have a significant impact on Nagato's body.

This made Yahiko ponder whether the "Rinnegan" was a legendary auspicious omen or a harbinger of disaster.
Click.

The sound of the door being pushed open interrupted Yahiko's contemplation. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the person who came in was none other than Konan.

"How is Nagato doing?"

Konan came in, first glancing at Yahiko, then looking at Nagato lying on the bed.

Nagato's lips had turned white, and upon hearing the noise, he managed to open his eyes a crack.

"You don't need to help me. Just wait for me to recover my chakra."

Nagato spoke while panting.

"You'll definitely suffer permanent injuries if you keep doing this. Do you want to become a cripple, Nagato?"

Yahiko frowned.

Since he acquired the puppets, Nagato has preferred to have them act in his place in the outside world.

He himself remained hidden in the darkness, observing everything indifferently with his pale purple eyes.

Yahiko feared that this would exacerbate Nagato's extreme thoughts, so even if he brought him back now, it would only be a temporary measure.

If Nagato still holds the same thoughts as before, he would probably still choose to establish Shinkyo.

"I don't care about... my injuries, what's more important is... Xiao's future."

After Nagato finished speaking, he was panting heavily.

Kiyoshi's injuries to him were far too severe. If it weren't for the fact that he carried the bloodlines of the Uzumaki and Senju clans, and that his regenerative abilities and chakra were extraordinary, he would have been in a much worse situation.

Otherwise, with these injuries alone, he would have died before he could even be carried back to the Akatsuki organization.

"Nagato, you are an indispensable part of the peaceful future I envision."

Yahiko bent down and grasped Nagato's shoulders with both hands, his tone sincere.

The trio has grown so close together that their bond has become deeply ingrained.

He absolutely would not allow anything to happen to Nagato and Konan.

"Xiao Nan, how's the communication with Qing Si going?"

After Nagato fell asleep from exhaustion, Yahiko turned to look at Konan.

Xiao Nan looked troubled, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Why did Kiyoshi keep touching his own hand?

And why are you staring at me with such intense gaze?

The reward they wanted was all too obvious.

Xiao Nan didn't understand what benefit Kiyoshi gained from doing this, nor did she have a way to solve her current predicament.

Nagato said that it would be fine once the chakra recovered, but what if it didn't work after waiting for a while?

Chakra alone cannot cure diseases.

Are we just going to stand by and watch Nagato die?

She gripped her black cuffs tightly, her heart filled with unbearable pain.

Xiao Nan can still recall memories from the past.

Her parents died early, and her warm little home was gone. She lived a life of uncertainty, wandering and starving every day.

At that time, all she could get was her own death.

In this moment of despair, someone saved Xiao Nan.

"...Eat."

In front of him was an orange-haired child whose manner was rude, yet he exuded a sense of warmth.

It's as if it's naturally revealing its gentleness.

Konan looked at the child in surprise, and that child was none other than Yahiko.

Faced with the loss of everything, Yahiko gave Minami something important again.

Later, Konan encountered Nagato.

At that time, Nagato was just as powerless as she was, having no one to rely on.

So Konan brought Nagato back with her, and Yahiko accepted Nagato. The three of them then began to work hard together to make a living.

"Xonan?"

Yahiko called out a few times, but found that Konan did not respond.

"He...he agreed."

Finally, Xiao Nan snapped out of her reverie and told a white lie.

"It's good that you agreed. With Kiyoshi's medical skills, he's probably no worse than Princess Tsunade."

Yahiko said earnestly, his furrowed brows suddenly relaxing considerably.

With Kiyoshi's help, Nagato's injuries should stabilize soon.

"Did you hear that, Nagato? Your injuries can be healed. As long as you turn back in time, we can still be the best of comrades."

Yahiko looked expectantly at Nagato on the hospital bed, wanting to share his joy with him, even though Nagato was too tired to hear him at all.

Seeing that Yahiko had believed her lie, Konan felt guilty.

But she couldn't see Yahiko's disappointed face.

They couldn't just sit idly by and ignore Nagato's situation.

Forgive me, Yahiko, Nagato.

Xiao Nan sighed inwardly.

She did this to protect the precious bond between the three of them.

"Brother, someone on the left has started a rebellion. It seems to be a pawn supported by the forces of the Land of Earth."

Idaten Kyusuke entered the room and reported to Yahiko.

Yahiko nodded and said to Konan:
"Konan, you stay and guard Nagato for now. I have other things to do."

After saying that, Yahiko hurriedly left.

He is the leader of Akatsuki, and he is extremely busy every day trying to manage the Land of Rain, a country located in a sensitive geographical position among the three great powers.

Idaten Kyusuke left with Yahiko.

When Konan turned around, only she, standing there, and Nagato, asleep, remained in the room.

Xiao Nan sat down on the stool in front of the bed and stayed there until the moonlight streamed in through the window.

"The rain has stopped."

Xiao Nan looked out the window; tonight was a rare rainless night.

In the past, the three of them would happily find a high place, look at the night sky illuminated by moonlight, and count the stars.

A night breeze blew by, and there was no one in front of the stool. Only two oval-shaped wisps of steam remained on the surface of the stool, slowly releasing heat and indicating the plumpness of the person who had sat there.

"Xonan?"

When Nagato opened her eyes, she found the room empty.

In his hazy sleep, he clearly felt that someone was watching over him all the time.

"have they gone?"

Nagato glanced at the night view outside the window, but didn't think much of it.

It's normal for Xiao Nan to go out when she's tired of guarding the place.

……

“‘Heretical power’, that’s interesting.” Kiyoshi played with the kunai in his hand, trying to infuse it with “heretical power”.

The ability of "Outer Path Power" to disrupt and seal chakra reminded Kiyoshi of sealing techniques.

What would happen if this power were combined with sealing techniques?

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

Even in Boruto, chakra rods are still a common method used by villains.

It works very well for blocking the movement of tailed beasts and the movement of enemies.

Furthermore, ordinary ninjas who rashly attempt to remove ninja tools imbued with "heretical power" from the victim are likely to suffer harm instead.

Before Madara was resurrected and attempted to collect the nine tailed beasts to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he used black chakra rods to lock Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju in place.

Seeing Tobirama Senju's disheveled state and thinking of his younger brother Izuna, whom Tobirama had killed, Madara couldn't help but vent his anger and stuck a few more black chakra rods into Tobirama Senju's body.

On the other side, Sasuke wanted to remove the chakra rods from Hashirama, but Hashirama stopped him.

Because directly touching the black chakra rods might interfere with your chakra due to the "power of the Outer Path," freezing you in place.

"Could I create a new school of sealing techniques?"

Kiyoshi gazed at the kunai floating and spinning in his palm, lost in thought.

He currently possesses three systems of sealing techniques: one is the sealing technique of the priestess lineage of the Land of Demons, another is the sealing technique represented by the Uzumaki clan, and the third is a special sealing technique obtained from Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast.

These sealing techniques, like "immortal arts," can also compensate for weaknesses and combine strengths to create even stronger techniques.

"Let's try the most basic sealing technique first."

Kiyoshi attempted to inscribe a sealing technique on the surface of the kunai, combining the sealing technique with the "power of the heretics".

After several attempts, Kiyoshi made no progress.

He was not discouraged by this; the beginning of any skill or theory is never a simple matter.

After trying several more times and breaking several kunai, Kiyoshi heard approaching footsteps.

He put down the kuvaka and immediately thought of the person who had come.

Bang bang.

There was a gentle knock on the door.

Kiyoshi called out, "Come in."

Xiao Nan, who was outside, stepped inside.

"The night is really beautiful."

Kiyoshi scrutinized Konan from head to toe with a critical look.

Xiao Nan took off her black robe and replaced it with an inner lining.

After all, the Akatsuki's robes are not casual wear, so they are not worn all the time.

The tight-fitting black chainmail clung tightly to Xiao Nan's body.

This chainmail has no sleeves and a zipper in the middle. Only the triangle at the front covers the abdomen and chest, preventing any exposure.

Then it passes through the neck, forming something like a neck ring.

"……yes."

Xiao Nan casually replied.

Her mind was in turmoil, and she had no mood to appreciate the moonlight.

All he could think about was how to face Yahiko and Nagato in the future.

If I don't do it, I'll be letting them down.

If I did it, I would be letting them down.

This seems like a dead end; no matter what she chooses, it will be wrong.

"Then... let's pour the tea first."

Kiyoshi sat at the table and tapped it with his fingers.

On the table, there was only a teapot, teacups, and a few sheets of draft paper with basic sealing techniques written by Qing Si.

Xiao Nan fell silent.

If you really did something with Kiyoshi, there would be no going back.

She clenched her fingers tightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

All of this illustrates the inner struggle she faced.

"What's wrong? Are you having a hard time?"

Kiyoshi's tone turned cold.

His patience is not limitless.

Xiao Nan naturally noticed this change in tone.

Konan bent down, picked up the teapot, and poured tea for Kiyoshi the ninja.

While pouring tea, the chainmail inevitably tightened.

With just a slight tilt of his head, Kiyoshi could see the alluring figure beneath that beautiful face.

A casual glance reveals deep, ravines, through which the smooth, white skin is clearly visible.

Enduring Kiyoshi's rude and presumptuous gaze, Konan filled her teacup and tried to sit down opposite him.

Qing Si said:
"No rush, teach me a little 'paper magic' so I can write it down slowly."

Kiyoshi flipped the draft paper on the table over, revealing a blank space.

Konan was taken aback. Although the "Paper" Release ninjutsu was different from the five major ninjutsu, it was actually a very basic ninjutsu that many ninjas knew. However, she was more proficient in it.

Having no other choice, she picked up the pen on the table and began writing on the draft paper.

Therefore, Xiao Nan lowered her front half even further, forming an S-shape.

Kiyoshi suddenly took action after Konan finished writing the first "paper" ninjutsu.

He placed his hand on Xiao Nan's head and said:

"Miss Xiao Nan, your eyesight isn't very good. There's a mistake in the writing. Go down and take a closer look."

"Well……"

Xiao Nan was pushed down, her eyes widening in surprise.

Because she also saw the "unicorn" that Kiyoshi had summoned to aid his studies.

Ripples appeared on the surface of the teacup on the table, seemingly appearing out of nowhere.

The moonlight outside the window spilled onto the teacup, reflecting the full moon in the sky.

On the full moon, it wasn't just the two people in this room who were gazing at it.

Not far away, Changmen, lying in the ward, turned his head to look at the moon outside the window, lost in thought.

As Yahiko hurriedly left, he looked up and could feel the bright moon hanging high in the sky.

He glanced worriedly in Nagato's direction, hoping that everything could go back to the way it was at the beginning.

Yahiko firmly believed that Akatsuki was like the rising sun, and its light would sooner or later illuminate the darkness that shrouded the Land of Rain, and even the darkness of the entire ninja world.

With each step, Yahiko's gait became increasingly steady.

……

The dawn before sunrise contains the darkest moment of the day.

Xiao Nan endured the darkness, and when she came out of the room, she could still see the pale light of dawn outside the corridor window.

"Xiao Nan, do you want to eat breakfast?"

When Idaka-ten Kyusuke encountered the goddess, he immediately inquired about her.

"No need, I'll go check on Nagato."

Konan forced a polite smile and walked towards Nagato's hospital room.

Pushing open the door, I saw Yahiko, who had just finished his work and returned, and Nagato, whose complexion had improved slightly.

Would you like some porridge?

Yahiko raised the bowl in his hand.

When Xiao Nan saw the white porridge inside, she suddenly felt nauseous and her stomach was churning.

She waved her hands repeatedly, saying no.

"Yeah."

Yahiko looked puzzled.

Xiao Nan was someone who had gone through hunger with him, and she had never shown such a reaction to food before.

Could it be that you are not feeling well?

"How long will it take for Mr. Kiyoshi to treat Nagato?"

"He said he needed to make some preparations, and the time was set for noon."

After a while, Xiao Nan, who had recovered, said.

Her gaze deliberately avoided the bowl that Yahiko was holding.

"Great."

Yahiko thought to himself.

Nagato's injuries should naturally be treated as soon as possible.

……

On the other side, Konoha.

Shortly after sunrise, Nohara Rin covered her mouth, suppressing the urge to vomit.

This feeling is very faint; it's a normal reaction during pregnancy.

"Little one, how eager were you to come into this world?"

Nohara Rin stroked her belly, her expression filled with maternal love.

After walking for a while, Nohara Rin, who was getting ready to get up early to buy groceries, suddenly noticed that there was also a woman touching her stomach.

That's... Mikoto.

Nohara Rin knew Mikoto; she was Kiyoshi's team leader Jonin.

"What a coincidence, Mikoto-neechan."

Nohara Rin took the initiative to greet him.

Mikoto is older than her, so calling her "auntie" would make her sound old; calling her "sister" would be just right.

"It's Lin."

Mikoto gave a gentle smile.

"You're here to buy groceries too?"

she said.

"Correct."

Nohara Lin nodded.

Her instincts as a medical ninja allowed her to tell that Mikoto was pregnant.

But... whose child is it?
Nohara Rin was puzzled.

I didn't see any men who were flirting with Mikoto, nor did I hear any news about Mikoto getting married.

These doubts remained buried in Nohara Rin's heart, and she did not dare to ask them aloud.

After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, the two parted ways.

After buying the ingredients, Nohara Rin went home and cooked.

"Seiji?"

She was suddenly taken aback, not expecting Qing Si to appear here.

"Weren't you on a mission to the Land of Rain?"

Do you think this distance makes any sense to me?

Kiyoshi smiled slightly and asked in return.

Nohara Rin thought about it and realized that as long as she had enough chakra, traveling back and forth between the Land of Rain and Konoha in an instant was not an unimaginable thing.

"Help me figure this out."

Kiyoshi took out a glass bottle with sealing techniques drawn on it.

Inside was a wriggling tentacle, still attached to a piece of flesh.

That day, Kiyoshi severed a quarter of Kakuzu's body, sending part of it to the Grass Country experimental base and giving the rest to Nohara Rin.

Kiyoshi also planned to give a copy to Tsunade and Yakushi Nono, in order to speed up the research.

These tentacles conceal the secrets of "Earthly Grudge".

Kiyoshi wants to understand some of the characteristics of "Earth Grudge" and create something that can help him become stronger.

As for practicing such secret techniques to transform one's body into that of Kakuzu, Kiyoshi had absolutely no interest.

"it is good."

Nohara Rin carefully put away the small bottle.

She would naturally help Qing Si handle this small matter.

She cares about something else now.

"Kiyoshi, how long can you stay here?"

Nohara Rin asked the question she wanted to ask.

"Before noon."

Kiyoshi replied.

He used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to return to the room assigned to him by the Akatsuki before noon, and then went to treat Nagato.

Such time management is very commonplace for Qing Si.

Upon hearing this, Nohara Rin's lips curved into a gentle smile.

After having the baby, she inexplicably became even more attached to Kiyoshi.

This is common among pregnant women; hormonal changes cause them to experience a higher... libido than usual. (End of Chapter)