Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"You have learned a new entry: [Entry: Branch of the Divine Tree (Gold)]".

[Entry: Branch of the Divine Tree (Gold)]

[Requirement fulfilled: Contact the entity that carries a portion of the Divine Tree's power.]

Progress: (Completed)

[Effect: You have indirectly come into contact with the source of chakra, and your physical characteristics have been affected by the Divine Tree.]

You can convert chakra into life force.

You can condense chakra into a liquid and give it to others to consume, with a conversion rate of 5%.

Your Wood Release secret technique talent has been increased by 300% from its original level.

Your Wood Release technique's power has increased by 300%.

Your speed in developing the "Wood" Release technique has increased by 300% from its original level.

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

"This entry?"

Kiyoshi looked at the contents of the entry panel with considerable surprise.

This towering ancient tree is indeed connected to the divine tree; the entry's name is actually "Branch of the Divine Tree."

When he cut some branches off the "Outer Path Statue," no new affixes were triggered, but now a new affixes have been triggered.

"What does it mean that the physical characteristics are influenced by the divine tree?"

Qingsi frowned slightly.

The entry panel unusually failed to explain the changes that had occurred.

After thinking for a while without reaching a conclusion, Kiyoshi shifted his gaze downwards.

"Chakra transformed into life force?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

He immediately tried to refine chakra, following his instincts to transform this chakra into so-called life force.

However, Kiyoshi soon discovered that his maximum life force had not increased.

It's like a pool filled with two kinds of liquid.

One is a red liquid, and the other is a blue liquid.

The total amount of these two liquids is fixed, and when they are mixed, they will turn into a new color.

However, no matter how the colors in the pool change, whether it's all blue or all red, the size of the pool will not change.

Kiyoshi's current vitality is also like this.

Chakra is a mixture of physical and spiritual energy, meaning that Kiyoshi's life force had long been incorporated into it.

"It could replace those spells that require life force."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

Chakra can be transformed into life force, so there should be huge potential for its development.

However, these all require further experimentation later.

"Condense my chakra into a liquid and give it to others to consume?"

Kiyoshi took a look and felt that it was somewhat similar to the principle of "Hero's Water".

This is essentially an external "yin seal".

Kiyoshi can also convert his chakra into liquid before battle and then consume it during the fight.

However, the conversion rate is still somewhat low.

If it can reach 100%, it will restore the same amount of chakra as it takes.

If Kiyoshi accumulates his chakra long enough, it can be considered as carrying the chakra of a tailed beast.

Then there are some basic numerical values ​​that greatly enhance his "Wood" Release ability.

Kiyoshi could feel a warm current flowing through his body after the entry appeared.

A warm current filled his limbs and bones, slowly lifting his body.

"Currently, both 'Dragon Life Reincarnation' and 'Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique' have very high barriers to entry. Although I can try to pay the price with life force converted from chakra, I still need to learn these two secret techniques first."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin, thinking, "This can be considered a secret technique-type bloodline limit."

The one with the lowest barrier to entry is probably "Kikō Tensei," which was created by Chiyo herself.

Because this skill is actually the same as the ability in this word entry.

The practitioner transforms all of their chakra into life force and transfers it to the recipient, achieving the effect of reviving the dead or healing the dying.

In the original story, this technique was developed by Chiyo to revive her son and daughter-in-law.

She wanted to give her grandson, Scorpion, a happy family.

The reason she specifically took this technique to follow Sakura and the others to find Sasori was because she had her own selfish motives.

However, during the battle, Sasori repeatedly chilled her heart and revealed that he was the culprit who poisoned the Third Kazekage.

Left with no other option, Chiyo killed her grandson and used the technique on Gaara, who had been drained of his One-Tailed Shukaku and was already on the verge of death.

Once "Self-Reincarnation" is activated, it requires the complete sacrifice of the caster's life, just like "Reaper Death Seal," where one can only wait for their own death.

Therefore, this technique was eventually classified as a top-secret forbidden technique of Sunagakure.

Kiyoshi's abilities are different; he can freely control the amount of chakra converted into life force.

Kiyoshi will not die as long as his chakra is not completely drained.

If he obtains this technique, perhaps he can try to revive others.

In the official guidebook, Chiyo's "essence" value is only 4.

In other words, it only takes 4 units of chakra plus the life force of a 73-year-old man to revive a young man.

Kiyoshi's chakra reserves and vitality are several times greater than Chiyo's.

Of course, just to be on the safe side.

If Kiyoshi were to use this technique, he would use "Yin Seal Release" to unleash all the chakra he has accumulated over the years.

"Then I'll cut a portion and take it back."

Kiyoshi's ninja sword continued to extend.

He seemed to be thinking a lot just now, but in Shibuki's view, he was just stunned for a few seconds, observing the giant tree.

laugh!
With a single slash, Kiyoshi cut off one-fifth of the giant tree.

Rumble.

The huge branch fell to the ground, creating a deep crater and sending dust flying everywhere.

Shibuki's eyes twitched, but he dared not express his dissatisfaction.

He was a coward by nature. In the original story, the only reason he was able to stand up and deal with the rogue ninja, Mizuki, was because of Naruto's talk-no-jutsu and the fact that he had taken "Hero's Water".

"Pleasant to work with."

After Kiyoshi had cut and processed the sacred tree several more times and put it into the sealing scroll, he smiled at Shibuki.

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, Hokage."

That was all Shibuki could say in reply.

……

Several days later, Kiyoshi returned to Konoha with his men.

"Kiyoshi, how long will it take you to complete the succession ceremony?"

Xihi Kurenai asked curiously.

"Well, not long from now."

Kiyoshi said.

It should happen this month.

"That's it."

Kurenai Yuhi nodded, then jokingly offered:
"Then you have to treat me to a meal."

"I can ask you to come now."

Kiyoshi turned to look at Kurenai.

"It's very lively today, with lots of delicious food. Take a look and see if there's anything you'd like to eat."

"Then I'd like to eat grilled fish."

Kurenai Yuhi, who loves eating fish, said with a smile.

The two went to a fish shop and bought several grilled fish.

Is anyone home tonight?

Kiyoshi said.

"Yes, my father, Makoto Yuhi, lives at home."

"I'm eating grilled fish," said Kurenai Yuhi.

"I'm at home."

Kiyoshi looked at Kurenai's full lips, which were stained with some oil.

The oil stains only made her lips appear more vibrant, making one want to lower their head and taste what they were like.

"What's wrong with being at home?"

Kurenai looked at Kiyoshi with a puzzled expression.

Did his father's presence at home affect Qing Si in any way?
Could it be that Kiyoshi has some task to assign to her father?
"If you're not home, I'll come to your house tonight."

Qing Si also had a grilled fish in his hand, which he quickly devoured.

It breaks down food very quickly and has a high nutrient conversion rate.

However, Kiyoshi's body has always been subtly influenced by natural energy, so even if he doesn't eat for a long time, nothing will happen to him.

His body automatically captures and replenishes itself with the natural energy that is around him.

"Eh!"

Kurenai Yuhi blushed.

She suddenly remembered the shameful things that Qing Si and she had done when he went to her house before.

There are still so many people on the street.

Kurenai's voice gradually softened, and her earlobes turned red.

With her head bowed, she revealed the delicate nape of her neck.

Kiyoshi could see that the back of her neck was flushed, which was quite adorable.

After years of nurturing, Kurenai Yuhi has become such a shy and delicate woman.

Compared to the icy beauty and mature woman vibe of the original work, the current Kurenai Yuhi also possesses a girlish charm, which is something that did not appear in the original work.

"such a pity."

Qingsi smiled.

He was just teasing Kurenai to see her interesting reaction.

These interesting reactions caused Kiyoshi's pupil power in both eyes to increase further.

The two strolled around the streets for a while longer. Kiyoshi used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to send Kurenai Yuhi home before leaving.

He still has things to arrange tonight.

That's whirlpool rosewood.

Kiyoshi also used cloning technology to create Karin Uzumaki.

However, the two women have been kept at the Grass Country's experimental base by Kiyoshi, and now Kiyoshi plans to bring them back to Konoha.

Kiyoshi plans to secretly establish a base in the Land of Wind as well.

This allows him to improve the "geothermal generator".

A geothermal generator can draw upon the power of the earth and the natural energy in the air. If used properly, this energy can bring water to arid deserts.

The Wind Kingdom, desperately thirsty for water, will surely be begging to cooperate with him.

Kiyoshi, on the other hand, planned to buy a piece of land.

That land is... Loulan.

In that case, the "Dragon Vein" would be under Kiyoshi's control.

Kiyoshi was not worried that the Kingdom of Wind would not sell its land.

Loulan is now just a ruin, like most of the desert in the Land of Wind, where crops cannot be grown.

A barren desert transformed into a vast water resource—it's obvious what to do with it.

Besides ninjas who can live in Sunagakure, there are many ordinary people in the Land of Wind who cannot even get into the oasis.

The number of oases is limited, which is the so-called "too many monks and too little porridge".

In the desert of the Land of Winds, daytime temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures drop below freezing.

This is a world that rejects the existence of living beings.

Not to mention plants and animals, even bacteria cannot survive here; it is undoubtedly a hell.

To achieve development, the Wind Kingdom must cultivate more oases, and the most scarce resource among them is water.

Given the clear supply and demand dynamics, Kiyoshi actually felt that the Land of Wind would be begging him for cooperation.

Of course, all of this is predicated on the fact that Kiyoshi can bring water using a "geothermal generator".

He had also figured out how to implement the plan.

"After collecting the last five tailed beasts and nurturing them into a small ten-tailed beast, we'll go there to plan the 'Dragon Vein'."

Kiyoshi's surroundings suddenly changed, and he found himself in the Land of Grass.

His original plan was to first go to the Land of Wind to check out the "Dragon Vein" and then try to collect all nine tailed beasts.

However, the group from Takigaku Village provided Kiyoshi with a better plan.

That is, the giant tree is actually a branch of the divine tree that possesses some of the power of the divine tree.

With this, Kiyoshi can try to incorporate the remaining branches of the Gedo Mazo into it, and then find a way to contain all the power of the Tailed Beasts on it.

Once completed, he will be able to breed a small ten-tailed beast.

"Lord Seiji."

Uzumaki Karin looked at Kiyoshi with a puzzled expression, unable to understand why Kiyoshi had come here.

In the past, Kiyoshi would go directly to the laboratory and rarely sought her out privately.

She is currently heavily pregnant and watering the crops here.

“I’ve come to take you back to Konoha. There are two of your compatriots there.”

Kiyoshi said.

He was referring to Kushina Uzumaki and Enoka Uzumaki.

After Kushina gave birth to Naruto, and Karin Uzumaki returned to Konoha and gave birth to Karin Uzumaki.

The Uzumaki clan will gradually grow stronger in Konoha once again.

Kiyoshi hasn't yet obtained techniques like "Kagura's Mind's Eye" or "Diamond Lock," so the Uzumaki clan still holds considerable value.

"Back to Konoha?" Uzumaki Karin's eyes widened.

Of course, she wanted to live in a place with more people, since humans are social animals.

However, years of hiding and the shadow of Kusagakure's threat made her hesitant to go to Konoha.

"There's nothing to worry about. Kushina and Enoka are both very nice people."

Qingsi said.

"Yeah."

Uzumaki Karin nodded as if she understood.

It seems that Kushina and Enoka are their names; they sound like two women.

At this moment, Uzumaki Karin's expression became somewhat strange.

Is this person collecting...women from the Uzumaki clan?
That's quite a peculiar hobby.

After some deliberation, Karin Uzumaki ultimately chose to accept Kiyoshi's proposal.

Even if she doesn't think about herself, she has to think about the cloned child inside her.

Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are minor issues; the key problem is that not interacting with peers can have a long-term impact on one's mental health.

Seeing this, Kiyoshi returned to Konoha with Uzumaki Karin.

Given his status as Hokage, arranging a residence and household registration for him would not be an obstacle.

At the Grass Country Experiment Base, Kiyoshi left behind a large number of puppets in addition to his puppet clones.

Those puppets were made using techniques that Kiyoshi had extracted from Scorpion.

Sasori was favored by Chiyo, who even gave him all the core secrets of Sunagakure.

Kiyoshi indirectly inherited the puppeteers' skills from Sunagakure, and with the Sharingan's insight, he made puppetry very easy.

……

Hyuga clan.

Inside the quiet meditation room.

Hiashi Hyuga watched with a stern face as Hinata practiced "Gentle Fist" over and over again.

Ninjas without ninja clans or resources generally only have the opportunity to train after entering ninja academy at the age of six.

These powerful clans, on the other hand, laid a solid foundation from a very young age.

One step at a time, one step at a time.

Not only are they more talented than ordinary people, but they are also more hardworking.

These ninja clans are able to remain high above and monopolize Konoha's resources.

The only way for a commoner ninja to break through is to become much stronger than the ninjas of the ninja clan.

"are you tired."

Hinata Hyuga summoned Hinata, who was resting, and gave her the salt water she had prepared.

"Even with Kiyoshi's guidance, is it still the same?"

Hiashi Hyuga frowned as he looked at Hinata.

Hinata has a very good foundation; you can see that she stands out from the crowd compared to others.

It goes without saying that this is thanks to Qing Si's instruction.

But Hinata is too gentle.

Some moves simply can't generate that kind of momentum.

This is due to my personality, but once I encounter a real battle, this single point will undoubtedly become a weakness.

"Hinata is still young, let's wait until she's older."

Women are naturally more emotional.

Hinata Hyuga felt the same way; she didn't want to see Hiashi Hyuga scold Hinata.

Hinata timidly hid on Hinata Hyuga's back.

She felt that the Hokage treated her better.

"Humph."

Hiashi Hyuga scoffed.

After being free from the troubles of men, he devoted his whole being to spiritual practice.

The strictness of the training has also increased significantly.

"Hinazuki, please ask Kiyoshi-kun to come over later."

Hiashi Hyuga began to speak.

"Invite Kiyoshi to come and teach Hinata? But Kiyoshi is the Hokage, it's official business..."

"No, it's not Hinata's fault."

Hiashi Hyuga interrupted Hyuga Hinazuki.

He's thinking about whether he should have a second child.

Hinata's personality is really not suitable for managing the main family.

Such a weak nature will inevitably lead to the family members taking advantage of them in the future.

"What else?"

A slightly unnatural expression flashed across Hinatsuki Hyuga's face.

Although she knew the chances of being discovered by Hiashi Hyuga were very small, and she hadn't shown anything unusual before.

But Hinata Hyuga never dared to gamble.

If you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear.

But if I did it... I'd feel guilty.

Whether she acted voluntarily or was forced, the answer will be the same.

She would be utterly disgraced within the Hyuga clan and subjected to public scorn.

Even Hinata will be affected by this.

That bleak future was not the future she wanted.

"I'll ask Mr. Kiyoshi about in vitro fertilization."

Hiashi Hyuga continued.

His stern and composed face revealed no emotion.

"If Kiyoshi-kun is not available, remember not to bother him again. The Hyuga clan still needs to maintain a good relationship with Kiyoshi-kun."

Hiashi Hyuga added.

"Yes, I'll go right away."

Hinatsuki Hyuga lowered her head, secretly relieved.

A hint of relief flashed across her fair face.

It seems that Hinata's secret remains undetected, as does the fact that she and Kiyoshi have been involved.

If Hiashi Hyuga knew that Hinata was just a clone of himself, he would probably be furious.

Because she... is not a member of the clan leader's lineage.

"It's troublesome."

Hinata Hiashi said lightly.

He left those words behind and assumed the starting stance for the "Soft Fist" technique.

It was time for his daily meditation.

When not doing missions, aside from some activities that cultivate one's artistic temperament, Hyuga Hiashi devoted the rest of his time to training.

Unbeknownst to him, his younger brother Hyuga Hizashi, who was once on par with him, had fallen behind in strength.

Among the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Hiashi can be considered... a top-tier fighter.

"Axia."

Hinata Hyuga, who was taking Hinata out, happened to run into Hinata Natsu, who was waiting to prune the flower branches.

"Is there anything you need, Lady Hinazuki, and Miss Hinata?"

Hyuga Natsu put down the scissors in her hand and looked at Hyuga Hinazuki and the other girl.

"Could you take Hinata to take a bath for me? I have to go out for a while."

"Yes, Lady Hinatsuki."

Hinata Natsu nodded and went to pick up Hinata.

Afterwards, Hyuga Hinazuki went back to change her clothes before leaving the Hyuga clan.

This scene was naturally witnessed by Hyuga Natsu.

A subtle smile appeared on her lips.

Lady Chuyue is the same as Lady Yinhua.

None of them were a match for that lord.

This stirred a sense of pleasure in Hinata Natsumi's heart.

Even a noble family like the main branch is nothing more than a puppet to be manipulated by others.

When will my curse be lifted?

Hinata Natsu suddenly thought of the curse mark on his forehead.

Kiyoshi had previously stated that he could remove the "Caged Bird Curse" from her head if she worked for him.

Indeed, as Kiyoshi said, the "Caged Bird Curse Mark" on her forehead was gradually weakening.

If we continue at the same pace for a while longer, we estimate that we can completely break the "Caged Bird Curse".

Hinata Natsumi noticed that she wasn't in such a hurry to remove the cursed seal as before.

If that's the case, does she... still have a good reason to contact Kiyoshi?

As a woman, she naturally has desires.

Besides... Kiyoshi hadn't been with her for quite some time...

"Kyoji-kun..."

Hinata Natsu's eyes gradually became unfocused.

"What's wrong with Professor Kiyoshi?"

Hinata's innocent words interrupted Hinata Natsu's daydream.

"It's nothing, I just admire him for becoming Hokage."

Hinata Natsumi smiled.

"Is that so?"

Hinata seemed to have realized something.

The position of Hokage is very rare; only someone as powerful as Kiyoshi-sensei can achieve it.

Hinata remembered this incident.

……

In the prison of Konoha.

"When are you going to let me out?!"

The teak doll's delicate and beautiful face was somewhat distorted.

She's been locked up here for far too long, so long that even her ninja skills have become rusty.

Here, the only thing she can do is meditate.

"Teakman, don't be impatient."

The voice of the two-tailed cat came from inside her body.

As the person and the cat were communicating through their internal spiritual space, the sound of footsteps came from outside the prison.

"Yooko, the time you've been imprisoned hasn't made you hide your sharp edges."

Kiyoshi appeared here with a calm expression.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi!"

The teak man became excited as soon as he saw Kiyoshi.

If his chakra hadn't been sealed, he probably would have already unleashed his tailed beast form.

Even the Fourth Raikage didn't have your energy.

Kiyoshi ignored the teakman's roar.

It's like hissing at a disobedient cat.

"What's wrong with Lord Raikage?"

Teakman frowned, her pale red lips parted and uttered syllables.

"He has become much thinner, almost like a skeleton covered in skin."

Qingsi said.

The burly Fourth Raikage now looks almost identical to Nagato after he used the "Gedo Mazo".

Prolonged malnutrition, coupled with his worry for Yunyin, tormented his body and mind.

In comparison, Yugito, who has a clear target of hatred, is in a better state.

Of course, this was inseparable from Kiyoshi's special extra meal for the teak man.

If a beautiful woman becomes emaciated, she is no longer worth tasting.

"you……"

Teakman glared at Kiyoshi, ran to the railing, and tried to grab him.

Today, Yukiman is dressed in a black and white prison uniform, with tight prison pants that hug her straight and round legs.

Coupled with her flowing blonde hair, she resembled a queen fallen into a dungeon, filled with deep helplessness.

"What else is your purpose?"

After realizing he couldn't catch Kiyoshi, the teakman had no choice but to withdraw his fair hand and grip the cold railing tightly.

“Naturally…to interrogate you.”

Qingsi smiled slightly.

The Two-Tails Jinchuriki and the Fourth Raikage have been imprisoned long enough.

The Cloud Village has offered enough benefits, so it's fine to let them redeem it.

If they want to imprison you someday, they can just arrest you again.

Just as Yuzuki was about to speak, he discovered that Kiyoshi had vanished without a trace.

"What's wrong? Are you looking for me? Where did I go?"

Kiyoshi's breath struck the back of the teak doll's neck. (End of Chapter)