Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"So what."

Hozuki Mangetsu glanced at Momochi Zabuza.

This wasn't the first time any of them had met Kiyoshi.

Last time, Kiyoshi was just an ordinary ninja, but this time he has transformed into the Hokage of Konoha.

Such a contrast is truly somewhat dreamlike.

The key issue is that it was all too fast.

Kiyoshi is so young, yet he is incredibly powerful.

The key point is that he doesn't have the mindless arrogance of an average person. To put it bluntly, many of Uchiha Kiyoshi's actions seem arrogant, but if you investigate his information and review them afterward...

You'll then discover that he's actually very steady in everything he does, and has never made a mistake.

The Uchiha clan's renowned reputation and his innate talent simply overshadowed Kiyoshi's composed will.

Hozuki Mangetsu, however, dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

Geniuses in the ninja world are as numerous as carp crossing a river. Among the ninjas with bloodline limits, there are many who shine brightly for a time but quickly disappear.

Only those who make it to the end are the true champions.

"Please come over here."

Master Yuan spoke very politely, without putting on any airs of an elder.

Kiyoshi nodded slightly and stepped forward, surrounded by the crowd.

The land of the Water Country is mostly damp, whether it is because it is always like this or because of rain.

Slowly, Kiyoshi passed through a white mist. After the mist dissipated, the mysterious Kirigakure Village was revealed.

Although the Land of Water is surrounded by the sea, it is just an island compared to the vast continent.

It is at best a slightly larger island, with a territory only one-fifth or one-quarter the size of the Land of Fire.

What came into Qing Si's view was a lime-colored cylindrical building with a lot of vegetation planted on the ceiling.

The distant mountains are steep and rugged, and even with the mist swirling around them, their unique terrain is still evident.

"Few ninjas come to the Land of Water."

Kiyoshi said.

The Land of Water was only slightly more isolated than the Land of Rain during Hanzo's time.

The former is "the land of blood mist", and the latter is "closed-door policy".

In addition, the large island of the Land of Water is surrounded by many smaller islands, and the trade and exchanges among the various people on these islands have made the local customs and traditions of the Land of Water very rich and diverse.

This is something you can't see in the Land of Fire.

The architectural style of most buildings in the Land of Fire is uniform. Apart from some well-preserved ancient buildings, they are mostly modern buildings that are not much different from each other.

"Of course, the Fourth Hokage is the first Hokage to arrive here."

Master Yuan said matter-of-factly.

It's not like the war has just ended and the Land of Water is in dire need of restoring its national strength; the Hidden Mist Village would never accept the Hokage's arrival.

Because of the fact that the Land of Water was far from the mainland and separated by the ocean during previous Shinobi World Wars, it rarely participated in them.

This Shinobi World War was also a result of the Third Mizukage and some of his supporters' willful actions, trying to divert attention from external conflicts and create benefits for the Land of Water through war.

The end result was that the Land of Water was severely weakened. After the death of the Third Mizukage, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, continued the old policies and even intensified them.

The infighting within the "Village of Blood Mist," coupled with the bloody battlefields outside, once left Kirigakure facing a situation where no one could serve as a ninja.

"It's a great honor."

Qingsi said.

The war, which has lasted for several years, seems to be putting a lot of pressure on the Land of Water.

"Obito has sent us to gather intelligence again."

Bai Jue sounded dejected, but his face was all smiles.

"Don't speak carelessly."

Black Zetsu's voice was hoarse.

These White Zetsu androids are actually humans transformed from the "Infinite Tsukuyomi" of the past.

Later, Madara injected "Hashirama cells" into these androids through the "Gedo Mazo," further enhancing them.

Their strength has improved to a certain extent, but they have lost human emotions.

To facilitate their operations, Black Zetsu had no choice but to submit to White Zetsu, while also utilizing White Zetsu's "Mayfly Technique" to better serve as an observer.

For thousands of years, he has observed many things in the ninja world and witnessed the ups and downs of life.

"There's definitely something wrong with Uchiha Kiyoshi."

Black Zetsu pondered what kind of being Uchiha Kiyoshi really was.

Is he really... a member of the Uchiha clan?

This question may seem like a trivial question, but upon closer examination, it reveals a great deal of meaning.

Kiyoshi Uchiha was brought back to the Uchiha clan and became a pure Uchiha because he had only shown the bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan.

But what if he had shown "Storm Release" first?
Will the Hidden Cloud Village notice him and immediately call him Yozuki Seiji?
Later, it was rumored that Kiyoshi developed his own "bloodline limit".

Black Zetsu knew very well that some bloodline limits were not as simple as chakra fusion.

That involves "bloodline".

Just like him, he plotted for a thousand years, causing generation after generation of Asuras and Indras to instigate internal strife and conflict.

The purpose was to guide the Rinnegan out and use its power to summon the Ten-Tails shell, the Gedo Mazo, from the moon.

This is necessary so that the scattered nine-tailed beasts can have a container.

When the chakra of the nine tailed beasts is replenished to a certain extent, the "Gedo Mazo" will be resurrected in the form of the Ten-Tails.

This is the necessary method for resurrecting the mother.

"Could it be... a primordial Otsutsuki?"

As Kuro watched Kiyoshi's retreating figure grow ever more distant, a sense of dread rose within him.

It is common for members of the Otsutsuki clan to grow horns, but it is not absolute.

As far as Black Zetsu knows, the descendants left behind by Hamura Otsutsuki on the moon have gradually lost their horned features.

However, their bloodline is far more refined than that of the Hyuga clan on Earth.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was definitely a more troublesome character than Uchiha Madara.

"The way you look at Kiyoshi is terrifying."

Bai Jue said with a grin.

"You can read my eyes?"

Black Zetsu asked.

He was a life form resembling a pool of black liquid, without a fixed shape; his so-called eyes were just a pair of yellow circles.

"Feel."

Bai Jue immediately replied.

"You seem different than usual, so I wanted to cheer you up. This is just my way of showing concern as a good friend. Isn't that what humans like?"

As Bai Jue spoke, he carefully recalled:

"Oh, it's called 'bond,' the bond between you and me!"

"……idiot."

Black Zetsu was speechless for a moment.

The biggest flaw of these androids is that they are all a bit "sharp-tongued" and like to criticize others. Perhaps because they are carefree, they are all very optimistic.

Back when Madara Uchiha was alive, these guys also liked to criticize him every day.

"At least I wouldn't go through that much trouble for a woman."

As White Zetsu spoke, he couldn't understand why Obito's reason for turning evil was actually Nohara Rin.

Madara's original plan was to have Obito's best friend Kakashi kill his beloved Rin Nohara, a fatal blow that would supposedly plunge Obito into darkness.

"Shut up."

Black Zetsu always felt that White Zetsu was making veiled attacks.

In a sense, his millennia-long scheming, and even the significance of his birth, were all for the purpose of rescuing a woman, his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Black Zetsu's words carried a hint of annoyance.

White Zetsu finally fell silent and stopped talking.

This gave Black Zetsu more time to think.

By this time, Kiyoshi had already gone far away, leaving not even a trace of his back.

Black Zetsu still emerged from the ground, his upper body still visible, looking in that direction.

He was wondering why he had to be so fixated on Asuras and Indras.

The Rinnegan has appeared in the world; the most important condition has been met.

All that's needed now is to choose someone who can truly utilize these "Rinnegan" eyes.

Given Kiyoshi's qualifications, he would surely be able to perfectly utilize these "Rinnegan" after transplanting them.

Its immense vitality is comparable to that of the Senju clan.

In addition, their Uchiha bloodline makes them much more adaptable to the Rinnegan than other outsiders.

What keeps Black Zetsu uncertain is whether Kiyoshi is actually regressing to his ancestral form.

"Most of the chakra and power in the ninja world comes from the mother. Kiyoshi's ability to awaken so many bloodline limits shows that he has a high compatibility. So, could he be from the Otsutsuki clan?"

Black Zetsu pondered in his heart.

His mother created him at the very moment he was about to be sealed away.

He didn't know much about the past, only that his mother was very wary of the Otsutsuki clan and that the clan would eventually arrive.

If Kiyoshi really possesses the same bloodline purity as his mother, wouldn't he be even more suitable as a vessel than Madara Uchiha?

Or perhaps we could recruit it as an aid in our fight against the Otsutsuki from outer space?
Black Zetsu: "Perhaps only Kiyoshi can accomplish my grand plan to save my mother?"

In his mind, he began to constantly compare Kiyoshi with Madara and Obito.

In terms of talent, Kiyoshi far surpasses them at the same age.

In terms of personality, the fact that he could become Hokage as an Uchiha speaks volumes.

However, this also makes it difficult for him to incite others.

……

Water Shadow Building.

The outside is marked with a distinctive Chinese character for "water".

After Kiyoshi went inside, he met the current Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi.

He smiled and gestured for Kiyoshi to sit down.

In theory, the two are of equal status.

"Young Hokage of Konoha, please have some tea."

Yagura ordered someone to bring out a cup of tea, showing no sign of a puppet.

Even Kiyoshi, judging from appearance alone, could not tell whether Yagura Karatachi was under a genjutsu.

To confirm, you need to check if the person has chakra of other colors in their ninja meridian system.

Alternatively, Kiyoshi could use "Perfect Sage Mode" to sense the chakra within Yagura's body.

Of course, he mainly relied on his foresight regarding the plot.

If Kiyoshi is like this, it's only natural that the people of Kirigakure are completely overwhelmed by Man.

This technique is ineffective in Konoha, where the Byakugan is present.

If Obito wanted to subdue some small ninja villages, he could have made a fortune with such genjutsu.

"This is a list of some trades."

Kiyoshi said.

Standing behind her, Uzuki Yugao immediately took out a document and placed it on the table of Karatachi Yagura.

At this moment, Kiyoshi and Yagura were sitting face to face, both on a leather sofa.

Separated by a glass coffee table, the only thing on it was the document that Uzuki Yugao had just placed there.

Yagura picked up the document and began to read it.

So-called trade is the exchange of various kinds of goods, as well as the "taxes" between goods.

Kiyoshi waited quietly for Yagura Karatachi to make his decision.

He wasn't in a hurry and expected to stay in Kirigakure for another two or three days.

An ordinary Hokage couldn't do what Kiyoshi did; he was busy enough with administrative duties alone.

Only someone like Kiyoshi could delegate government affairs to others without any psychological burden.

This was exactly what the Konoha leadership wanted; they were eager for Kiyoshi to relinquish power.

In particular, Kiyoshi knew that Shimura Danzo had been secretly plotting something.

The authorities did not intervene; instead, they engaged in entrapment.

He also knew about the "Bullhead King Project" regarding the new research on roots.

This thing caused Naruto and his friends a lot of trouble in Boruto.

If used in war, it would also be a good weapon.

What Kiyoshi is most concerned about is the alternate dimension included in this plan.

Danzo's secret technique came from Kaguya Otsutsuki.

He obtained it by chance from a certain ninja clan.

Danzo himself was unaware that this was a secret technique left behind by Kaguya Otsutsuki; he only felt that this space-time ninjutsu was something no weaker than the "Flying Thunder God Technique." Indeed, a thousand years ago, in addition to mass-producing White Zetsu into an army, Kaguya Otsutsuki was also researching space-time ninjutsu.

Once Shimura Danzo actually produced it, Kiyoshi planned to take it all down and accept the entire secret technique.

"That's all for today, Hokage."

As dusk fell, Yagura Karatachi stood up and said.

"Alright."

Kiyoshi then stood up.

"Ringo Ameyuri, take the Hokage to rest."

Yagura Karatachi spoke to a short woman behind him.

"Hokage, come with me."

Ringo Yuri deliberately drew out the last syllable, revealing her bright red mouth and gleaming white shark teeth.

Don't put roof tiles on your house for three days.

Kiyoshi knew that Ringo Ameyuri was asking for trouble again.

This woman knows she killed so many members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, yet she still acts so indifferent.

It's okay, he's best at dealing with stubborn women.

To meet force with force.

Shark teeth are sharp blades capable of piercing the skin of small creatures.

For Kiyoshi, they were merely props to enhance the atmosphere.

Even ninja tools struggled to break through Kiyoshi's defenses, let alone flesh-and-blood shark teeth.

"Ring Yuli is not allowed to be rude."

Master Yuan, who had been listening in, tapped the ground with his cane, his face showing a stern expression.

Speaking in such a drawn-out manner is undignified.

If Uchiha Kiyoshi gets angry because of this, it will not do Kirigakure any good.

“Master Yuan, I am a rather easygoing person, it’s nothing, I’m not that petty.”

Qing Si waved his hand.

If one person simply obeys, it becomes meaningless and lacks character.

He believes that perhaps Ringo Ameyuri, who has been under constant pressure from her illness, has instead developed an optimistic and open-minded outlook.

This can be seen from his calm acceptance of being sealed away at the end, and his throwing away of the "Thunder Blade Fang".

While eating candy, he laughed as he watched himself being buried underground.

……

night.

Kiyoshi and the others arrived at the most luxurious guest room in Kirigakure.

Inviting a movie star is just the most basic requirement.

"Get some rest, everyone."

Before closing the room, Kiyoshi gave instructions to the others.

"Aren't you responsible for guarding?"

Kakashi asked.

Isn't it too dangerous to just relax like this in Kirigakure?

"No need. Doing so will only start a war, and once again, the only one who can't sustain the war will be Kirigakure."

Kiyoshi was explaining a very simple principle.

Rat-proof device.

Unless the high-ranking members of Kirigakure were all drunk, they wouldn't do something so abstract.

Well, first of all, there are no members of the Kaguya clan among the high-ranking officials of Kirigakure.

Their clan were pure madmen, even more eager for battle than the Uchiha, and ultimately brought about their own destruction.

"Most importantly, believe in my abilities."

Kiyoshi said.

Theory is always just theory; truth is only the power we have.

He could leave without anyone stopping him, and he could even use "Susanoo" to inflict a huge blow on Kirigakure's homeland.

"The youth of the Water Kingdom?"

Might Guy looked at the buildings in Kirigakure that were so different from those in Konoha and sighed.

His father, Might Guy, became famous after the battle with the Hidden Mist Village ninja.

The power of the "Eight Gates Formation" was finally known to outsiders, and taijutsu ninjas were no longer viewed with so much discrimination and strange looks.

"Lord Hokage, then I..."

"Let's take a break tonight."

Kiyoshi said.

He was referring to Uzuki Yugao going to rest.

I have other plans for tonight.

"……Yes."

Maoyue Xiyan nodded.

She breathed a sigh of relief, telling herself it was for Konoha's sake.

Kiyoshi's insistence on perfectly recreating the character still put a lot of pressure on Uzuki Yugao.

At the same time... wearing two tails to imitate the Two-Tailed Fox is somewhat embarrassing.

"That's wonderful, Yugao."

Moonlight Gale laughed.

He was very curious about Uzuki Yugao's frequent visits to Kiyoshi.

So she took the initiative to ask Uzuki Yugao.

The answer they received was that in order to help Kiyoshi deduce the mind of Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, a simulation was needed to extract more information.

After all, using genjutsu on a tailed beast jinchūriki is something that can easily get out of control.

Based on his limited knowledge, Hayate Gekko did not know that the Sharingan could control tailed beasts.

Not only Hayate Gekko, but most ninjas in the ninja world are unaware of this fact.

"Now we can take a short rest."

Moonlight Gale thought that the two of them would have time to be alone again.

"It's all for the village; there's no question of resting or not."

Uzuki Yugao tried her best to maintain her composure.

As a ninja of the Anbu, she received professional training and usually only presents a blank expression.

To avoid the enemy deducing information from one's emotions after the mask falls off.

But looking at Gekko Hayate's oblivious face, Uzuki Yugao's regret was almost overwhelming.

At the same time, there was an emotion that Uzuki Yugao had never noticed.

The past days were gray with a touch of quiet warmth, but now a fresh color has been forcibly added.

Uzuki Yugao didn't know if it was good or bad, she only knew that she had a vague sense of excitement in her heart.

What will happen when things that are conventional and taken for granted are broken?
She couldn't think of it.

"Okay, I'm going to rest now."

Kiyoshi slammed the door shut.

"Cough cough cough... Yes, Lord Hokage."

Moonlight and a gust of wind coughed.

The air here is too humid; his body can't handle it.

Hayate Gekko and the other three exchanged glances, while Might Guy and Kakashi tacitly returned to their respective rooms.

Only Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao remained in the corridor.

Just as Moonlight Gale was about to invite Uzuki Yugao to look at the scenery by the window, Uzuki Yugao spoke first:

"It's getting late, I should go back and rest too, Gale."

Uzuki Yugao's expression revealed a hint of apology.

"And your body can't take it either."

Her explanation was quite convincing, masking her current sense of panic.

"……it is good."

Moonlight Gale Road.

He scratched his head, thinking that Xi Yan really cared about him.

But this means I won't be able to be alone with Yugao anymore.

"How could I possibly let Xiyan down?"

Gekko Hayate shook his head, then bid farewell to Uzuki Yugao and went into his own room.

……

"How about I go and become a water-themed shop owner too?"

As Ringo Ameyuri gazed at the hazy moonlight outside the window, she thought about Kiyoshi becoming Hokage.

She had already heard that Kiyoshi had become Hokage, but a formal succession ceremony was lacking.

Hearing is believing; it's never as impactful as seeing it in person.

Seeing Kiyoshi don the Hokage's robes and look like a righteous person, Ringo Ameyuri felt a great contrast.

It's like the absurdity of a demon donning the robes of a Buddha and walking in the light.

Ringo Ameyuri rested her chin on her hands, lost in thought.

"Why, are you thinking about me?"

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the bedroom.

"The 'Flying Thunder God Technique' shows absolutely no respect for personal privacy."

Without even turning around, Ringo Amori knew who it was just by hearing the voice.

"Privacy? Hmm, I don't think it's necessary."

Qingsi said calmly.

If a box hasn't been opened, what's inside does indeed seem a bit mysterious, just like opening a blind box.

But once you've seen it all, from top to bottom, it loses its mystery.

Only for display and daily use remains.

Of course, some boxes will change over time, remaining ever new and interesting.

You should have realized that Mei Terumi received power from me.

Kiyoshi sat on Ringo Yuri's soft bed and tested the thickness of the battlefield.

"It's not hard to guess."

Lin Yuyu said.

Kiyoshi used to have a laboratory where he studied these strange things.

Mei Terumi rarely interacts with outsiders, yet she suddenly gains a remarkable power.

Using a simple process of elimination, we can deduce that it is Kiyoshi.

"Do you want to?"

Qingsi asked.

"Of course I do."

Ringo Amuri makes no attempt to hide her desires.

Who wouldn't want to become stronger?
"Well, come on then."

Kiyoshi took out a bottle of reagent, unscrewed the cap, and poured it onto the summoned beast.

Tonight, Kiyoshi placed the white snake in the room he had just been in, and another snake accompanied him.

"The more you drink, the better the effect; it's best to drink every last drop."

Kiyoshi stated that all power comes at a price.

As the saying goes, the secrets of the law should not be easily passed on. In order to make Ringo Ameyuri feel that the secrets were hard-won, he set up a small test.

The test is right in front of us.

"You're still the same."

Ringo Ayuri’s eyes widened.

"Hmph, I hope you won't regret enhancing my power."

Ringo Amuri made a fierce face, revealing shark teeth on her cute face.

She slowly approached and then knelt on the tatami mat.

Kiyoshi looked out the window and saw the same moonlight that Ringo Ameyuri had been gazing at earlier.

Yes, the moon is so round tonight, so big and white, it looks just like a jade plate.

Let's resolve the issues with Kirigakure and the Summoning Island as soon as possible, and then return to Konoha to give birth to the next generation.

Mikoto is due soon; it's time to start the next round. (End of Chapter)