Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"Then it's settled."

Uchiha Tetsuka waved his hand and went to talk to others about it.

The final time was set for this evening at Konoha's BBQ restaurant, Q.

Kiyoshi readily agreed and followed Mikoto back to the Uchiha settlement, shoulder to shoulder.

When Nohara Rin came out, she wanted to talk to Kiyoshi, but after taking a few steps, she heard Tetsuka talking about a class reunion, so she agreed to go too.

Anyway, I'll be able to see Kiyoshi tonight.

After that, Kiyoshi will probably be busy dealing with the Hokage's political affairs, and thus won't have as much time.

The thought of having even less time with Kiyoshi made Nohara Rin feel suffocated.

She clutched her chest and walked alone toward her newly purchased house.

Around the Hokage Building, discussions continued to rise and fall, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

Today's results will spread very quickly.

By the next day, everyone in Konoha would probably know that Kiyoshi would be the next Hokage.

Beneath the turbulent waters, things began to calm down after the selection of the acting Hokage.

But everyone knows that it all depends on whether Si will make a big splash as a new official.

"Captain Fugaku actually made Kiyoshi the Hokage."

The Eighth Hokage of Uchiha looked on with a sigh.

Did the Uchiha clan actually produce a Hokage?
Unfortunately, the Hokage in this election was not Fugaku, whom he admired.

He was a young kid.

He still remembered how thin and weak Kiyoshi was when he arrived in Konoha.

In the blink of an eye, he had become a high-ranking member of Konoha.

It is also the symbol of honor of the Uchiha clan.

In the future, discrimination against the Uchiha clan will definitely decrease significantly.

"Kiyoshi is an all-around genius, so it's no surprise that he became Hokage."

Fugaku shook his head.

His strengths and weaknesses are both very obvious; he is skilled in using "Fire" Release and "Yin" Release ninjutsu.

However, Qing Si did not adhere to this principle.

Although he uses the "Lightning" technique most often, he is also quite proficient in the other six elements.

He also possesses a bloodline limit that he does not have.

"Captain Fugaku, does that mean the Uchiha clan can control everything in Konoha?"

Uchiha Hachimoku suddenly thought of something.

The police department is under the jurisdiction of the Uchiha clan, and the prison system also has Uchiha personnel.

Now that Kiyoshi has become the acting Hokage, more Uchiha ninjas will join the Anbu in the future.

From this perspective, it's clear that Konoha was gradually being infiltrated by the Uchiha clan in every aspect.

"No, we need to be even more careful in the future."

Fugaku's expression was serious.

He knew his clansmen's character very well.

The discrimination faced by the Uchiha clan was partly due to the instigation of Konoha's higher-ups, but also stemmed from historical issues.

They are also inseparable from arrogance, aloofness, and prejudice... These are characteristics that most people in the tribe actually possess, so it's normal that they are not well-liked.

What goes up must come down. These glories will breed arrogance among the clan members, and may even cause other ninja clans to unite against the Uchiha.

He was able to become the clan leader because he had a visionary perspective.

However, this overly far-sighted vision can lead him to consider all sorts of worst-case scenarios even before he takes any action.

It makes him look very cowardly, and his past attempts to stage a coup against Konoha but not doing so are not pure.

"Alright, let's go back first. We can talk about it when the meeting starts."

After saying this, Fugaku hurried forward.

Seeing Kiyoshi become Hokage with his own eyes, Fugaku couldn't help but feel a little envious.

He just wanted to be alone.

The crimson kaleidoscope patterns were faintly visible, and Fugaku was afraid of exposing his kaleidoscopes to the outside world.

Although there's no need to hide it anymore, the timing of its activation is wrong.

Doesn't this prove that he was hiding his strength and refusing to help those in need?

Or it could be a rumor that he was jealous of Kiyoshi, which led to the creation of the Kaleidoscope, or some other inexplicable rumor.

Slander from others is a sharp sword.

Experiencing firsthand the terrifying Fugaku firsthand allows one to understand some of the feelings that Sakumo Hatake had at the time.

"it is good."

Uchiha Hachimoku passed by a blond-haired ninja and caught up with Uchiha Fugaku.

The blond-haired ninja was none other than Minato Namikaze.

Seeing that he was almost hit, he voluntarily moved aside.

"Kushina, I'm here."

Minato Namikaze waved his hand; he had more important things to do and more important people to see.

Kushina, standing in the crowd ahead, clutched the emerald green magatama necklace on her chest, searching for Kiyoshi's figure.

"Kushina?"

Minato Namikaze walked over on his own initiative.

"It's the Water Gate."

Kushina turned her head and looked at Minato Namikaze, who had a smile on his face.

"I never expected that His Highness would choose Kiyoshi in the end."

Namikaze water gate.

His expression was somewhat complicated.

While Hiruzen Sarutobi left Kiyoshi to explain some matters, he went out with the others.

Some ninjas patted him on the shoulder and said that Kiyoshi's victory was unfair, that he had used bribery.

Unexpectedly, Orochimaru, who was some distance away, said:

“Minato’s little achievements are publicized, while the Uchiha clan has unknown achievements that have been kept secret.”

Upon hearing this, the ninja who patted his shoulder retorted sharply.

Without saying anything more, he slunk away.

They assumed Orochimaru had given up after failing to become Hokage.

Minato Namikaze felt somewhat guilty.

He could indeed sense that his village had such prestige, which was inseparable from the support of three generations.

Kiyoshi, however, earned the recognition of others through his own efforts.

The gift was just an extra; Minato Namikaze didn't think that someone as noble as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire needed any bribes.

Konoha needs funding from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to boost its economy; such a place would never lack precious items.

At least Minato Namikaze couldn't figure it out.

"Don't be sad, Minato. I believe that even if you don't make it this year, there will be another year. You're still young."

Kushina comforted her.

Becoming Hokage was always Minato Namikaze's dream, and he put in a lot of effort to achieve it.

It must be very upsetting that I didn't get the position.

"I know."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

He is not the kind of person who wallows in pain.

If it doesn't work this time, then we'll try next time.

"Let's go, Kushina."

Minato Namikaze made an inviting gesture.

He planned to take Kushina out for a stroll.

"Hmm... Ah... Where is Kiyoshi?"

Kushina stammered.

"Kiyoshi, it seems he just went back with Mikoto."

Minato Namikaze pointed in a direction.

There are so many people here, it's so crowded that it's easy to get separated if you just turn around.

"Ok."

Kushina was somewhat disappointed.

She exchanged pleasantries with Minato Namikaze for a while, but ultimately declined his offer.

The reason given was to control the power of the Nine-Tails.

There were too many people here, and Kushina was afraid that if something really happened, it would be terrible.

Although Kiyoshi helped suppress the Nine-Tails, Kushina didn't dare to gamble.

"Ok."

Minato Namikaze watched Kushina's departing figure and sighed softly.

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the spot.

When he reappeared, he had already arrived at Mount Myōboku.

"I've come to hone my immortal skills, now that I'm in a position to become a sage."

The Minato Namikaze gate opens into the depths.

"Celestial arts" are not his area of ​​expertise; in other words, they are his weakness.

The best way to quickly become stronger is to make up for your weaknesses.

…………

"Hiruzen, aren't you afraid of raising a tiger that will eventually turn on you?"

Xiaochun turned to her room.

What the Uchiha clan can think of, these ninjas who specialize in politics can also think of.

Nobody's a fool; anyone who is would have died on the mission.

"That's right. Power must be checked and balanced to prevent it from becoming a dictatorship of the Uchiha clan."

Mitokado nodded in approval.

In front of the two old men was the back of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was smoking with his head down.

"call……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of white smoke and slowly said:

"Isn't there still a gap at the base? Let Shuimen fill it."

"Let the water gate management be at the root?"

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu were both taken aback.

The Anbu is the Hokage's direct subordinate force, while the Root is an unexpected addition.

The Root Division, under the management of Shimura Danzo, became a one-man show by the Root Division leader.

If Minato Namikaze goes, he can become a force to counterbalance Kiyoshi.

In addition to the influence left by Hiruzen and their status as Hokage's assistants, it's not like Kiyoshi Uchiha can do whatever he wants.

"fair enough."

Light streamed in through the window and refracted off the lenses of Mitokado Yan's glasses.

Minato Namikaze is too mild-mannered and will not commit murder unless absolutely necessary. This is a good opportunity to train Minato's character.

……

Evening was fast approaching.

BBQ Q welcomed a large number of ninjas today.

Most of the familiar classmates have come here.

Because they all knew that a future Hokage would be involved here.

Those who couldn't come weren't unable to establish a relationship with the Hokage, nor were they too busy with missions to attend.

Instead, they remained forever in the Third Shinobi World War, becoming names on memorial tablets.

"Domaru is gone forever."

Sarutobi Asuma sighed.

Upon learning that there would be a class reunion tonight, he specially asked for leave to come over.

After seeing many familiar faces, I realized that I also had lost many familiar faces.

For example, Akimichi Domaru, when he was at the Ninja Academy, lost to Kiyoshi, and Akimichi Domaru took out a bag of potato chips from his pocket to comfort himself.

There are quite a lot of people tonight.

Qing Si was one of the last few.

As soon as you enter, you can see that they are all looking at you.

Rin Nohara, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, and so on.

"Lord Kiyoshi, you've arrived."

Ebisu adjusted his glasses and was the first to use honorifics.

"Ebisu, it's been a long time."

Kiyoshi raised his hand in greeting.

Ebisu is currently a special Jonin, and he may reach that level in the future.

He has a good understanding of ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu, but he has too little chakra, and his speed and strength are his weaknesses.

Therefore, in the original work, he became Konohamaru's tutor and was known as Konoha's number one elite teacher.

Of course, he also has a rather mercenary personality.

"Seiji...sir."

"Good evening, Lord Kiyoshi."

After Ebisu started the conversation, everyone else used honorifics to avoid standing out from the crowd.

"Please call me Kiyoshi, or Kiyoshi-kun, don't be so formal."

Kiyoshi smiled slightly.

"Kiyoshi, over here, over here."

Kurenai beckoned to Seiji, calling for him to sit down.

Nohara Rin happened to be at her table as well. Kiyoshi went over and exchanged pleasantries; those he was close to were generally easygoing.

Those with whom they had a more distant relationship dared not be negligent and never abandoned the use of honorifics.

"Lin, aren't you going to eat barbecue?"

Kakashi suddenly noticed a detail.

Nohara Rin took only very light food and didn't even drink any beverages, just a simple glass of water.

"I've been feeling a bit feverish lately, so I don't really like these kinds of things."

Nohara Rin waved her hand.

"Is that so?"

Kakashi seemed to be deep in thought.

strangeness.

If you have internal heat, you should get pimples or similar symptoms, but Lin doesn't have those.

Kakashi thought about it for a while and then put the matter aside.

Maybe I just don't have an appetite.

Kakashi turned to look at Kiyoshi and said:
"Kiyoshi, congratulations on becoming Hokage."

Kakashi raised his glass to congratulate Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi was his best friend, and Kakashi was secretly pleased about that.

"He's just acting as Hokage."

Kiyoshi took out a wine glass and gently clinked it against Kakashi's.

"By the way, wasn't Asuma supposed to become a daimyo's bodyguard?"

Kiyoshi mentioned another matter.

"That's right, I want to become one of the 'Twelve Guardian Ninja'."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded firmly, though he felt a little uneasy inside.

When it comes to achievements and fame, how could a bodyguard possibly compare to the Hokage?

"I need to go out and reflect, to temper my character."

Sarutobi Asuma changed his reason for going out.

Seeing Kurenai Yuhi's gaze fixed on Kiyoshi, he also began to have the idea of ​​becoming Hokage.

Asuma Sarutobi might be a contender for the Fifth Hokage.

He just didn't have that ambition in the past. If he wanted to become Hokage, the old man would definitely be very happy.

Of course, one must be strong oneself to succeed.

He has to be strong enough to gain the recognition of others.

……

When the party was in full swing,
Kiyoshi picked up a slice of grilled meat, dipped it in wasabi, and suddenly saw two ninjas coming from the corner.

They were all people he had met before.

One male and one female.

They are Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao.

"Isn't it too extravagant for Q to eat barbecue?"

"Uzuki Yugao asked with a worried expression."

Even though working in the shadows brings in a considerable salary, a significant portion of that money is spent on Gekko Hayate every month.

The same goes for Moonlight Gale; his illness also emptied his wallet.

Two ordinary members of the Dark Division were simply unable to afford the expensive medicine for Bloodstain Disease.

The Anbu appears very mysterious, but the actual entry requirement is only Chunin.

Most of them are special Jonin who specialize in one area, while a small number possess the true strength of a Jonin.

"Don't worry, I was out on a mission and accidentally discovered that the enemy's ninja tools were worth some money. I sold them and got 40,000 taels, enough for us to have a good meal."

Moonlight Gale had a guilty look on his face.

He and Uzuki Yugao were childhood sweethearts, and as they grew up, Uzuki Yugao continued to use her money to help pay for medical expenses.

Without Uzuki Yugao, his burden would be much heavier.

Therefore, he often felt indebted to Uzuki Yugao.

"It's too expensive here."

Looking at the menu, Uzuki Yugao silently calculated how many days' worth of medicine she could give Gekko Hayate.

This is an instinctive reaction that she developed after getting used to it.

"I'll pay the bill this time."

Seemingly afraid that Uzuki Yugao would rush to pay the bill, Gekko Hayate selected a set meal and ran to the front desk alone.

Uzuki Yugao sighed, resigned to letting the moonlight and wind rage as they pleased.

She understood in her heart that it was Moonlight Gale who felt sorry for her.

"A lot of pressure?"

While Uzuki Yugao was waiting for Moonlight Gale to return, Kiyoshi got up from the table, stepped over several screens, and came to Uzuki Yugao.

"Senior Kiyoshi... oh no, Lord Hokage."

Uzuki Yugao quickly changed her tune.

Kiyoshi will definitely take over the Anbu in the future, and she will be a ninja working under Kiyoshi.

Although it was the same before, Kiyoshi went directly from a squad leader to Hokage.

"Here's the money for you."

Kiyoshi took out a yellow paper envelope and placed it on the table.

"This... I can't accept it."

Uzuki Yugao shook her head repeatedly.

Her short purple hair swayed gently as she defiantly rejected Kiyoshi's offer.

"Consider it my way of showing concern for my subordinates. Isn't this exactly what Gale's illness needs?"

Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yugao's expression of refusal became somewhat hesitant.

"And this is a special gift from me to show my care for you. As a girl, you should still pay attention to dressing yourself up and buying yourself something nice."

Kiyoshi then took out another yellow paper envelope and stamped it on the first yellow paper envelope.

Both envelopes were heavy, with bulging rectangular corners.

"Caring about me?"

Uzuki Yugao felt somewhat at a loss.

She had never been cared for like this before.

There have been many instances of verbal concern, but direct financial assistance is practically unheard of.

Those who live in poverty are more likely to understand the importance of money.
If someone is willing to pay money directly, that shows great sincerity.

Not all ninjas strive for the goal of becoming Hokage.

Perhaps everyone has had the idea of ​​becoming Hokage, but such a vague dream can only be an extra.

Life, besides poetry and distant places, besides the "Will of Fire," is mostly about the mundane details of daily life.

"Consider it a special personal sponsorship from me."

Kiyoshi's lips curled into a smile.

Uzuki Yugao is quite beautiful, with a cool and aloof older sister face and an aura of asceticism about her.

Unfortunately, apart from the uniform of the Dark Division, the clothes they wear on a daily basis are quite old.

Moonlight Gale's illness is a bottomless pit; with no real cure for Bloodstain Disease, spending more money won't help.

The only option is to buy special medications to slow the progression of the disease.

Unless he personally intervenes, using the medical skills he learned from Tsunade and Yakushi Nonou, as well as those from Shennong and the Land of Demons, there is no hope of curing him.

All of these medical skills were mastered by Qing Si and became his valuable asset.

In other words, there is no other medical ninja in the ninja world with as much knowledge as him.

In the medical field, Kiyoshi has quietly taken the lead.

"This……"

Faced with Kiyoshi's overly warm invitation, Uzuki Yugao was at a loss for words.

But I was still moved.

Even people who have conflicts in daily life will not hit a smiling person.

Moreover, Kiyoshi is such a "good person" who has always been kind to her.

"Take it."

Kiyoshi didn't linger and returned to his seat.

"What did you do?"

Kurenai asked curiously.

It's too noisy here, I can't hear anything.

"I've been following a younger colleague, and she's having some financial problems."

"I see. Kiyoshi, you will definitely become the kindest Hokage."

Kurenai thought to herself, "Kiyoshi really is Kiyoshi; he's so kind."

"Is he being kind..."

Ha ha.

Kiyoshi smiled inwardly.

It was less a matter of good intentions and more of a transaction.

He sought to increase his pupil power to become stronger, and Uzuki Yugao obtained her material foundation from him.

Both of them got what they wanted, making it a win-win situation.

However, the method to increase pupil power definitely requires the help of Uzuki Yugao.

……

"Xi Yan?"

Back on the table, Moonlight Gale noticed that Uzuki Yugao's expression had improved.

It was as if something good had happened.

Gekko Hayate thought it was an invitation to dinner for Uzuki Yugao, which made Uzuki Yugao very happy.

"How much...did this cost?"

Maoyue Xiyan asked.

"Thirty thousand taels."

As Moonlight Gale spoke, a hint of pain inevitably appeared on his face.

To make Uzuki Yugao happy, in addition to the set meal, he also specially ordered a lot of expensive meat.

Some of the most luxurious beef is worth five thousand taels of silver for just five hundred grams!

It's not something that ordinary people can afford.

It hurts to spend the money, but for Uzuki Yugao, it's nothing to Gekko Hayate.

Yugao must be very touched.

Moonlight Gale thought to himself.

Sitting opposite her, Uzuki Yugao caught a glimpse of Gekko Hayate's pain.

She understood the efforts Moonlight Gale had made to please her.

But compared to Kiyoshi's carefree life, something was still missing.

Sometimes, even if a woman understands a man's actions.

But sometimes what they want more is an attitude.

At this moment, Uzuki Yugao was caught in this vicious cycle.

What kind of attitude do we need?
Even Uzuki Yugao didn't know.

She still loved Moonlight Gale.

However, under the table, Uzuki Yugao's delicate white hands inexplicably grasped two yellow paper envelopes, feeling their weight.

The first letter contained 100,000 taels of silver, and the second letter contained 200,000 taels of silver.

To obtain this money, you need to complete at least one A-level mission.

She felt increasingly unable to repay the kindness shown to her senior, Kiyoshi.

……

During the lively class reunion, Kakashi noticed that Kurenai Yuhi was practically leaning on Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi held a piece of grilled meat in one hand, while the other hand hung down under the table.

What she was doing was obscured by the hem of her red skirt.

"They have such a good relationship."

Kakashi felt a long-lost sense of youth.

"Kakashi, drink this quickly, let's ignite the flame of our youth!"

Kakashi had just thought of the word "youth" when Might Guy, who was next to him, started talking about the topic of youth as if they were telepathically connected.

Helpless, Kakashi could only clink his glass against Might Guy's.

Kiyoshi looked at the people drinking and also lowered his head to take a sip.

Now that the war was delayed by several years compared to the original story, they are already adults.

There are no restrictions on adults drinking alcohol in Konoha.

The three ninja precepts are merely self-discipline; there is no rule that one must follow them.

"Hmm~"

Kurenai frowned slightly, opened her red eyes, and gave Kiyoshi a resentful look.

"What's wrong, Hong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Kiyoshi pretended not to understand and asked.

At this moment, only Kurenai Yuhi was at the table; Rin Nohara had left a few minutes earlier because of her unborn child.

"No...nothing."

Sensing the gazes directed at Sarutobi Asuma and the others, Kurenai Yuhi waved her hand.

Today is a good day.

It would have been better if Kiyoshi hadn't played tricks on her.

Kurenai felt her body trembling and wanted to pick up Kiyoshi's hand that was hanging under the table.

Tell him to behave and stop injecting "Lightning" chakra. (End of Chapter)