Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"A bunch of mediocre people."

Orochimaru didn't say anything more and came down from up there.

Geniuses are always arrogant, and even he was prone to developing arrogant habits.

It's easy to project your own ideas onto others, assuming that others can think of the same things.

As it turns out, forward-thinking ideas are often seen as heretical.

Orochimaru came down from the front.

Minato Namikaze scratched his head and stepped forward, walking onto the stage.

Minato Namikaze was also surprised by Orochimaru's actions.

He also belongs to the type of person who takes life and death lightly and follows the normal cycle of birth and aging.

Minato Namikaze had no desire for immortality.

He wanted to live a peaceful and uneventful life with Kushina.

"Kushina... This is the closest I've ever come to my dream."

Minato Namikaze suppressed his excitement and glanced at Kushina.

Kushina was also present at this Jonin meeting. Long ago, when Kushina was still allowed to leave the village, she carried out many missions and was promoted to Jonin ahead of schedule.

He then recounted his experiences along the way, his insights into war, and his views on ninjas.

The people in the audience listened attentively.

Orochimaru is finished. After hearing his shocking theories, some of his former ninja supporters have begun to focus their attention on the remaining Minato Namikaze and Kiyoshi.

To be honest, Kiyoshi and Minato Namikaze are really similar.

Both are gentle geniuses who possess the "Flying Thunder God Technique," allowing them to come and go as they please.

They all made outstanding contributions during the war.

Furthermore, Kiyoshi is more versatile than Minato Namikaze.

He is proficient in all five elements of escape techniques, and the power he uses is considerable.

He is also a top-tier ninja in the medical field and possesses numerous bloodline limits.

Even geniuses pale in comparison to Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi's only flaw is that he's not exactly... politically correct.

His birth was complicated; he was an orphan brought back from the Land of Lightning and also had the surname Uchiha.

In Konoha, you can have any surname, but it's best not to have the surname Uchiha.

This is a problem left over from history.

The Uchiha clan is an elder clan, but its former clan leader, Madara, repeatedly attacked Konoha.

During the Second Hokage's era, extremists like Uchiha Setsuna emerged, attempting to rebel.

That's all I wanted to say.

Minato Namikaze scratched his head.

He wasn't very good at politics, and his speeches were rather conventional.

clap clap.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, deafeningly loud.

After Minato Namikaze went down, it was Kiyoshi's turn.

"I'm glad that I, an Uchiha, can stand here."

Kiyoshi stepped onto the stage and looked calmly at the ninjas below.

If he had remained a native of Kumogakure, using the Yoruzuki surname, his chances of becoming Hokage would have been higher than if he had become Hokage in Konoha using the Uchiha clan.

Ultimately, the Konoha leadership discriminates against the Uchiha clan.

The same applies to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Despite the constant attention Kiyoshi receives, he has not been targeted.

One important factor here is that Kiyoshi's personality and behavior are very similar to Uchiha Kagami.

That is, Uchiha who do not possess Uchiha characteristics.

If it were a genuine Uchiha, Kiyoshi estimated he wouldn't even make it to the candidate list.

In "Itachi's True Story", the Uchiha clan was extremely dissatisfied that Fugaku was not nominated as a Hokage candidate.

On the night of their annihilation, they endured their fear and resentment, wanting to protect their village, but were told not to approach.

What is this behavior?
With a formidable enemy at hand, the Nine-Tailed Fox has been manipulated into causing chaos by a mysterious figure, and the village urgently needs combat power to resolve this calamity.

The Konoha leadership, however, kept the Uchiha clan, with its elite forces, away from the area and forbade them from approaching.

The reason is simple: they don't trust the Uchiha.

Even at such a critical juncture, this remains true.

The final result, naturally, was that Konoha paid a heavy price.

Many ninjas died, the village was destroyed, and Minato Namikaze, who had just taken over, died young at the hands of the Nine-Tails.

"I don't want to say more. The Kage of a village, if not the strongest, must have top-tier strength. Only in this way can he protect the village and his comrades. Where the leaves dance, the fire will never die."

Qing Si spoke calmly.

He didn't go on at length to explain what he would do or how he would do it.

Minato Namikaze has already said those things, so there's no need for him to repeat them.

The ninjas, who had just experienced the Third Shinobi World War, knew one thing best.

The weak will be bullied!

Sometimes, even if you do nothing, war will break out.

Therefore, developing the village and expanding the ninja's power is of paramount importance.

"Kiyoshi, we know you are strong, but Orochimaru and Minato are equally top-tier."

Nara Shikaku pondered for a moment before speaking.

None of these three Hokage candidates are weaklings.

"The technique you used is 'Susanoo,' isn't it? As far as I know, each use will cause one to lose a portion of their sight."

Danzo Shimura snorted.

He naturally disapproved of Kiyoshi becoming Hokage.

For Danzo Shimura, appointing an Uchiha as Hokage to manage Konoha would be nothing short of a nightmare.

Given his past aversion to the Uchiha clan, he's probably not going to get away with this.

"!"

"what!"

"Has Kiyoshi contracted bloodstain disease?"

The secret revealed by Shimura Danzo sent a chill down the spines of the ninjas.

Everyone turned their gaze toward the handsome, tall, and slender Uchiha in front of them.

They couldn't believe that Uchiha Kiyoshi had such a weakness.
No, it must be the powerful bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan. How could it be so terrifying?
No wonder the Uchiha clan was once said to be... a cursed clan.

"This is a historical record from my family. Above the three-tomoe Sharingan, there is actually a state called the 'Mangekyou Sharingan,' whose power surpasses that of the ordinary Sharingan."

Danzo Shimura spoke eloquently, his gaze turning cold as he looked at Kiyoshi.

He began to explain his guess to everyone.

The Shimura clan was also a large clan. When the Senju and Uchiha spread the news of their plan to build a village, the Shimura clan was one of the first ninja clans to join.

The Shimura clan also recorded some secrets from the Warring States period.

Madara Uchiha and his brother Izuna Uchiha never concealed the existence of the Mangekyou Sharingan, thus leaving behind a considerable amount of information.

It's just that the era is too long ago, and the "Mangekyou Sharingan" has never appeared again, so many ninjas don't know about this.

Both Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha experienced a decline in their eyesight.

Finally, it is suspected that Madara Uchiha stole his brother's eyes, which restored his sight.

However, Kiyoshi had no brothers or sisters, so how could he steal the Mangekyou Sharingan from other Uchiha clans?
Currently, only Kiyoshi possesses the "Kaleidoscope Sharingan"!

After hearing Shimura Danzo's guess, everyone showed expressions of surprise.

It turns out there was such a hidden secret.

No wonder Uchiha Kiyoshi is so strong; even just having a three-tomoe Sharingan makes an Uchiha incredibly powerful.

However, from the moment this power was gained, the countdown to its loss also began.

"nonsense!"

The Eighth Hokage of Uchiha was furious.

The Konoha leadership maliciously spread rumors about the Uchiha clan, which is an insult to their honor.

Seeing the reaction of Uchiha Yatsuho, the other ninja clans were more or less gloating.

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Kiyoshi Uchiha.

He had a good impression of Uchiha Kiyoshi, and since the Hyuga clan was also a thousand-year-old clan, he also knew some secrets about the "Mangekyou Sharingan".

Kaleidoscope... is a cursed name.

He sighed inwardly.

It seems that Kiyoshi Uchiha's chances of becoming Hokage are slim this time.

Who would choose a Hokage whose power is gradually waning?
An Uchiha clan member lost his Sharingan.

Can they still really be called Uchiha?

It's estimated that the secret techniques that Kiyoshi possesses can no longer be used.

"Stop talking, Danzo."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke.

This could easily sow discord between the Uchiha clan and the village.

The Mangekyou Sharingan is extremely rare, and its presence or absence wouldn't significantly impact the overall strength of the Uchiha clan.

Even a regular Uchiha with three tomoe is considered an elite among Jonin.

Even the enhancements in insight and other aspects brought by one-tomoe or two-tomoe are not easily matched by other ninjas.

Illusion is the greatest insurmountable barrier.

Apart from the Kurama clan's genjutsu (illusionary techniques) that can influence reality, almost no other ninja clan can rival the Uchiha in genjutsu.

"Humph."

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi speak, Danzo Shimura shut his mouth.

"Shimura Danzo, so you mean I'm someone who could go blind at any moment?"

Kiyoshi's lips curled up slightly.

Logically speaking, Danzo Shimura is right.

Unfortunately, he was not a ninja who played by the rules.

"So what?"

Shimura Danzo replied without hesitation.

Orochimaru's defeat is just that—defeat.

Minato Namikaze is the kind of person who is soft-hearted, so he probably won't target him.

If Kiyoshi were to become Hokage, things would be unpredictable.

"I think you may have some misunderstanding about power."

Kiyoshi's smile gradually widened, and then turned into a burst of laughter.

The room was quiet except for Kiyoshi's loud laughter.

"Qingji..."

Nohara Rin clenched her hands, unsure of what to do.

Kushina was shocked; it was the first time she had ever heard of this.

Mikoto, however, remained expressionless; she knew the inside story.

Not only did she know the inside story, but her body also knew it.

Thanks to the "Qingsi cells," her vision has now been fully restored.

If she, who was absorbing the power, was in such a state, what about Kiyoshi?

"When did I ever say that my Mangekyou Sharingan would make me blind?"

Kiyoshi spoke with a smile, a smile that was gentle yet tinged with a hint of coldness.

In an instant, winter snow turned into spring thunder, and whispers became a powerful pressure.

The room fell silent.

His words then spread like pebbles thrown into a lake, creating ripples.

“You always like to use those ancient legends and incomplete books to define me.”

He squinted, his voice low but clear: "You've seen me use a kaleidoscope, but you haven't seen me go blind... and you're already quick to pronounce my fate."

"Shimura Danzo,"

He chuckled softly, "You're too hasty."

boom! !

As soon as he finished speaking, an overwhelming surge of chakra swept across the entire area, like a thunderclap, and was suddenly released from Kiyoshi's body!

His robes billowed in the gale, his black hair flew high, and the wind he stirred up stung the cheeks of those around him.

In an instant, a sense of oppression filled the room.

Every day, Kiyoshi was honing his physical skills and increasing his chakra.

Over time, this has accumulated into a terrifying ceiling.

His chakra reserves are among the highest in the entire ninja world at this stage.

"Can something that isn't a tailed beast possess such a massive amount of chakra?"

"A humanoid tailed beast... This is a humanoid tailed beast!!"

"Too, too strong, I can't even lift my hand..." The expressions of hundreds of ninjas changed drastically in an instant. Some turned pale and were covered in cold sweat, while others almost knelt on the ground, trembling all over.

A few people forced themselves to maintain their posture, but their fingers trembled slightly, unable to stop the sound of their hearts pounding.

Only a very few can remain unfazed.

Kiyoshi quietly observed their reactions.

These are all effects brought about by the amount of chakra.

In the original story, the Second Hokage's resurrection alone caused Sasuke to be very wary of the chakra he emitted.

The aura that Hashirama Senju casually exuded also raised Orochimaru's vigilance to the limit.

He knew that if Hashirama wanted to break free, he could break free from the control of "Impure World Reincarnation" at any time.

"What terrifying chakra."

Hiashi Hyuga murmured to himself, his Byakugan revealing the flow of chakra more clearly than anyone else's, and he understood Kiyoshi's terrifying nature even better.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. The strongest chakra he had ever seen was that of the First Hokage, whom he had met when he was a child. Yet, Kiyoshi before him already possessed some of the First Hokage's charisma.

"This kid..."

Danzo Shimura's Adam's apple bobbed, his face turned ashen, and for a moment, he had the illusion that he was being spied on and completely seen through by Kiyoshi.

Like prey being targeted by a predator, it instinctively sends out a chilling urge to survive.

"My disciple."

Tsunade crossed her arms over her chest, and the gust of wind she created made the heavy double fruit sway gently.

A smile played at the corners of her lips, a smile tinged with satisfaction, but mostly with a touch of pride, as she thought to herself:

"They really are a real handful."

Tsunade is a descendant of the Senju clan and the granddaughter of the First Hokage. Her chakra reserves are already quite high.

Even so, she had to admit that Kiyoshi's chakra reserves were beyond what could be described as "extraordinary talent".

Is this even human anymore?

This is clearly... a tailed beast dressed in a human skin!

Kiyoshi stood on the platform, the scarlet pattern slowly rotating.

"Don't get this wrong. Whether someone has the Sharingan or not, it won't make any difference if I crush most people."

Qingsi spoke.

"Moreover, I have multiple bloodline limits within me, which have long since neutralized the side effects of the Kaleidoscope."

Kiyoshi casually offered a reason.

He immediately subtly withdrew his chakra, and the oppressive force that felt so heavy instantly disappeared.

Many people seemed to have survived a disaster, panting heavily, their faces as pale as paper.

"With such little courage, you dare to question whether I'm fit to be Hokage?"

Qing Si concluded calmly, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on the elders at the top.

"Shimura Danzo, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

"Humph!"

Danzo Shimura flicked his sleeve, instinctively wanting to say, "Uchiha Kiyoshi, you'll regret this!"

Then he slammed the door and left.

The next second, remembering the current situation, he forced himself to hold back.

"Hehehe, interesting."

Even though the daimyo of the Land of Fire and other ordinary people were far away, they still felt a sense of oppression, though not as heavy as the pressure felt by the ninjas up close.

"Why don't we let Kiyoshi be the Hokage? Aren't ninjas better the stronger they are?"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire slapped his fan, and the semi-circular fan instantly folded together.

His words carried weight, especially in public; no ninja would dare to use illusions or ninjutsu to cheat.

Once exposed, they will be utterly disgraced and wanted by the entire ninja world.

Shimura Danzo wanted to glare at the daimyo of the Land of Fire, implying that he had better not choose Kiyoshi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed what Danzo Shimura was planning to do and stepped forward first, shielding Danzo behind him.

He knew very well what kind of person Danzo Shimura was.

He truly devoted himself to Konoha, but much of it was for the sake of building his own Konoha.

They often dwell in the deepest, darkest places, and their own thoughts also fall into darkness.

"Your Highness, this matter requires careful consideration."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Kiyoshi hesitantly, thinking of Kagami Uchiha.

If Uchiha Kagami had been the first to emerge back then, would Tobirama have chosen him to be the first Hokage of the Uchiha clan?
"Why don't we wait until the voting here is over, and then let His Highness decide based on the results?"

After a long pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.

Upon seeing this, Kiyoshi's lips curled into a slight smile.

His years of pretense were not in vain.

His character was so well-developed that many people saw him as a ninja like Minato Namikaze.

Only a very few people know even a fraction of Kiyoshi's true nature.

"You guys get started."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire waved his hand.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and then had everyone begin voting.

During the voting process, Maitreya gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, her knuckles turning white.

The power that Uchiha Kiyoshi possessed was so great that it filled her with despair.

Such a massive amount of chakra was beyond her ability to handle.

Perhaps she will never be able to escape Kiyoshi's clutches for the rest of her life.

Miroku's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly thought of Kushina.

She initially misled Kushina by saying she was Kiyoshi's destined partner, in order to attract Kiyoshi's attention.

Miroku glanced around and spotted Kushina.

"Got to find a way."

Miroku pondered whether he should take further steps to seduce Kushina.

While Maitreya was still undecided, the voting results were already in.

Because Kiyoshi usually cured a large number of patients at Konoha Hospital, many people had benefited from Kiyoshi's kindness.

So he received more votes than he expected.

It was exactly the same ticket as Minato Namikaze.

"Is it such a coincidence?"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire looked at the result, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"Such a situation is rare."

“Your Highness, we can hold a re-election in a while.”

Xiaochun, who was turning over to her room, spoke up.

"Yes, this decision is very inappropriate."

Mitomon Yandao.

They were more or less influenced by Tobirama Senju and Danzo Shimura, and subconsciously did not want Kiyoshi to become Hokage.

"Hmm... how about becoming the acting Hokage?"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire proposed a compromise.

He had a high opinion of Qing Si and was too lazy to conduct another selection process.

"Give Kiyoshi a probationary period. If nothing goes wrong during his tenure, then he can be promoted from acting Hokage to the official Fourth Hokage."

Faced with the proposal from the daimyo of the Land of Fire, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to accept.

He also had this idea.

If Kiyoshi's incompetence in governing led to his downfall, the Uchiha clan would have no excuse.

If it's Kiyoshi Yuki, then it wouldn't hurt to make Kiyoshi the Hokage.

One term as Hokage does not guarantee the next term.

He can fully support Minato Namikaze in the next election.

"Heh heh, is Kiyoshi the ultimate victor?"

Orochimaru licked his lips, said nothing, and left.

Danzo Shimura cursed under his breath, then left as well.

He was already considering how to shrink the Shimura clan's power, so that Kiyoshi wouldn't use him as an excuse to deal with the Shimura clan.

"congratulations."

Immediately, many people offered their congratulations to Qing Si.

The Uchiha clan ninjas who entered were all flushed with excitement.

This is the first Hokage of the Uchiha clan!
It is foreseeable that the glory of the Uchiha clan will reach its zenith!

This result surprised everyone.

Kiyoshi had accumulated so much prestige and formidable strength over the years.

If he could handle political affairs well, he would truly be the perfect Hokage.

The observation period also dispelled the dissatisfaction of the remaining group of people.

Whether it's a mule or a horse, we'll find out once we take it out for a spin.

Minato Namikaze wore a bitter smile. Had he lost to Kiyoshi?
But he quickly reassured himself, "It's okay, it's just a trial period."

If this doesn't work out, he can still try to become the Fifth Hokage.

"Acting Hokage, isn't that just the 3.5th Hokage...?"

Kiyoshi himself was somewhat surprised by this result.

Kiyoshi guessed that it was because he had acted too fiercely in the war, capturing the tailed beast jinchūriki and the Fourth Raikage.

These were all earth-shattering events, and coupled with the goodwill he gained by healing the sick as a medical ninja, Kiyoshiro was always well-liked.

These factors led to an increase in the number of votes cast by the Qing court.

Although Minato Namikaze was just as brilliant as in the original work, many of his achievements at key moments were replaced by Kiyoshi.

Compared to Kiyoshi, he's only slightly inferior.

The fact that Minato Namikaze achieved a tie shows just how many missions he had carried out.

Unfortunately, no matter how many you have, the cost-effectiveness can't compare to high-difficulty tasks, where completing just one can greatly increase your achievements.

What he calls a probationary period is essentially no different from postponing his appointment as the Fourth Hokage.

With his strength, Konoha won't be in any major trouble.

"In this way, we can bring some of the experimental projects from the Land of Grass to the Land of Fire, and we can also use the excuse of being the Hokage to see more forbidden techniques."

While dealing with the people offering their congratulations, Kiyoshi was also deep in thought.

After the congratulatory crowd dispersed, Hiruzen Sarutobi told Kiyoji to come back the next day, and he would tell Kiyoji about Kage's daily work.

Kiyoshi nodded and went outside.

When he went outside, he found that there were still quite a few people waiting for him.

"Hey, I heard you became Hokage. How about we have a class reunion?"

Uchiha Tekkado was waiting outside.

He plans to bring all the former ninja school students.

"also."

Qingsi nodded.

This gave him the opportunity to get a feel for the situation of each household.

"Then I won't bother you anymore."

Mikoto smiled to the side.

Since Qing Si was attending a class reunion, she naturally wouldn't get involved.

"It won't take long."

Kiyoshi said.

As they were talking, Kiyoshi saw Ichiraku holding his daughter, with two apprentices behind him, seemingly buying ingredients.

"A new generation is coming."

Qingsi thought so.

Mikoto's baby is due soon.

Hinata is the same.

Hyuga Hizashi's son, Neji, was also born recently.

The new wave is entering its production phase.

Countless babies are waiting to be born.

"Perhaps it was the turning point for my right eye."

Kiyoshi thought of the many good-looking people among the new generation, Ino, Sakura, Tenten...

Even the one he hasn't yet made a move on... Uzuki Yugao.

Thinking of this, Kiyoshi's pupils began to pulsate.

If both of his eyes were to activate the Mangekyou Sharingan, they could be considered "eternal Mangekyou Sharingan".

Once his right eye is activated, Kiyoshi can begin preparing for the Rinnegan.

Kiyoshi will also ensure that Naruto and Sasuke are born as soon as possible.

His actions were meticulously planned, each step intricately linked to the next. (End of Chapter)