Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 401 Mikoto's Little Actions Against Kiyoshi Behind Kushina's Back

"it is good."

The obedient and sensible Nohara Mio nodded and helped Kiyoshi tear off the transparent film on the tableware.

Then he looked like he was waiting for praise.

Kiyoshi ruffled her hair and said:
"Mio is a good girl."

After hearing this, Nohara Mio's mood improved significantly.

"What would you like to eat, Mio?"

"I want to eat pastries."

Kiyoshi turned and asked the waiter to bring him a pastry.

When the waiter saw that it was none other than the Hokage himself, he immediately became much more attentive.

Not only do they want the kitchen to speed things up, but they also strive to provide the best service.

If the Hokage enjoys his meal, that will be the restaurant's biggest selling point!
Before long, dishes were served one after another.

The atmosphere became increasingly heated.

Even Kakashi, who always had a vacant stare, softened his expression considerably.

After experiencing many things, Kakashi finally understood.

A ninja who doesn't respect the ninja code is a piece of trash.

But if you don't even cherish your companions, then you're the worst of the worst!

"This stuff tastes pretty good."

Matt Kai was eating nearby.

He ate a lot, just like Akidō-maru.

Food is essential for maintaining a high level of physical activity on a daily basis.

"There's something on your lips."

Nohara Rin wiped Nohara Mio's face.

Kurenai looked at the girl with curiosity.

There are various accounts of the girl's origins.

After the dinner party, it was already 7 p.m. instead of 4 p.m.

One by one, the crowd departed.

In the end, only Kiyoshi, Kurenai, Rin, Mio, Kakashi (who was in charge of guarding Kiyoshi), and the host, Asuma Sarutobi, remained.

"I'll go pay the bill first."

Asuma Sarutobi said.

He then walked outside.

Kiyoshi nodded and took out several pieces of precious jewelry from the sealed scroll.

Two pairs of earrings and a necklace.

The earrings were naturally given to Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara, while the necklace was for Mio Nohara.

"Kakashi, this is a gift for you."

Looking at Kakashi, Kiyoshi took out a sealing scroll.

It contains some of his research ideas on "purple lightning".

It is better to teach someone to fish than to teach him to fish.

After Kakashi lost his Sharingan, this was basically the technique he used.

It doesn't require the Sharingan and can be activated without hand seals, making it a great alternative to "Raikiri".

"Purple Lightning?"

Kakashi's eyes widened.

The more he read about this ninjutsu, the more he felt that it had great potential.

Moreover, it was a perfect match for him; he had vaguely considered some of the ideas and methods proposed by Kiyoshi before.

"This way, you can reduce your chakra consumption and increase your endurance."

Kiyoshi said.

Kakashi would have to activate his three-tomoe Sharingan if he wanted to use "Raikiri".

Normally, the three-tomoe Sharingan only consumes a small amount of chakra continuously, but once actively used, the consumption will increase significantly.

In addition, Kakashi also has to bear the effects of "Raikiri", so the cost of using this move is actually very high.

Having "Purple Lightning" would save the chakra needed to use the Sharingan, allowing it to be used as a trump card.

"Qingji..."

Kakashi was deeply moved.

After all these years of ups and downs, when it comes to true brothers, Qing Si is undoubtedly the best.

Sometimes he even thought that if Nohara Rin had married someone as outstanding as Kiyoshi, she would surely have found happiness in the future.

"It's nothing, we're companions, aren't we?"

Kiyoshi patted his shoulder and then looked at Nohara Rin and Yuhi Kurenai.

The two women were delighted with the gifts from Kiyoshi and each gave a return gift.

Qing Si accepted them all.

Sarutobi Asuma happened to return at this time, and Kiyoshi naturally presented him with a simple gift.

"Hong, how about we go for a walk?"

Sarutobi Asuma took the initiative to invite him.

"No, I'll go with Lin and the others."

Kurenai Yuhi used Rin Nohara as a shield.

If we were to mention Kiyoshi, Sarutobi Asuma might shamelessly follow suit.

"Ok."

Sarutobi Asuma said with some disappointment.

Fortunately, he has developed a resistance to disappointment; after experiencing many disappointments, he no longer feels anything special.

After Sarutobi Asuma left, Kiyoshi also told Kakashi to go back first, saying that he should have time to study "Shiden" and take a few days off.

Kakashi thought about it and figured that given Kiyoshi's strength, there was no need to worry about assassination attempts by anyone in Konoha, so he happily accepted Kiyoshi's order.

"Could you... help me wear this, Kiyoshi?"

Kurenai glanced at Rin Nohara and, as if possessed, uttered those words.

"can."

Kiyoshi nodded
He took out the earrings and put them on Kurenai Yuhi.

Kurenai actually has pierced ears, but she doesn't usually wear any jewelry.

Nohara Rin stared wide-eyed at this scene.

I started to feel uneasy.

Then she changed her mind again.

She knew Qing Si's strengths and weaknesses, and Qing Si also knew her depth and shallowness.

What is Kurenai Yuhi's behavior compared to that?
Thinking of this, Nohara Rin's gaze softened, and she became calm and unhurried.

This is the advantage women have over "girls".

After Kiyoshi put the earrings on her, Kurenai touched them with her hands, her little face flushed.

The beautiful and graceful Kurenai is tall and slender, with skin that shimmers with youthful delicacy; she is truly a flower in full bloom.

She deliberately brushed aside her long, black, curly hair, as if wanting Nohara Rin to see it more clearly.

A suggestive declaration of sovereignty.

"childish."

Nohara Rin thought to herself.

"Please let me wear it too, Kiyoshi."

Nohara Rin also took out her earrings.

Kiyoshi naturally chose to put it on Nohara Rin.

“I like it very much, Kiyoshi.”

Nohara Rin smiled calmly.

Xi Ri Hong frowned.

She always felt that things weren't so simple.
But if asked to specify what it was, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't answer.

She could only blame it on her sixth sense.

Time passed slowly, and Kiyoshi said he had something to do and left Kurenai Yuhi, Rin Nohara, and Mio Nohara ahead of time.

There's no way around it, Kiyoshi has to become a time management master today.

Not long after he returned, he felt a pair of scarlet eyes staring at him.

Kiyoshi's powerful perception allowed him to immediately recognize the newcomer's identity.

It was Mikoto.

"Mikoto, you're here so early."

Kiyoshi is currently in his own home.

He had given Mikoto a key to her house, so she could easily come in.

"If it weren't early, he might have gone to find other women again."

Mikoto said softly.

The kaleidoscope pattern in her eyes slowly rotated.

With her Sharingan enhanced, Mikoto could also smell some of Kiyoshi's scent.

"I attended a class reunion."

Kiyoshi said.

"Yeah."

Mikoto remained noncommittal.

"This is a gift for you."

Fortunately, Mikoto didn't dwell on it any longer and instead gave Kiyoshi a gift box.

Kiyoshi opened it and saw a red scarf lying quietly inside.

As you can see, this is a product handmade by Mikoto.

"Try it on."

Mikoto's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Seeing this, Kiyoshi put the scarf around his neck.

Mikoto's craftsmanship is excellent; Kiyoshi felt no discomfort wearing it.

Bang bang.

There was a knocking sound at the door.

"Itachi, go open the door quickly."

Qing Si casually remarked.

Sasuke and Itachi were also brought here by Mikoto.

"Yes, Father."

Itachi went to open the door and found a woman with bright red hair standing outside.

He recognized her; it was his mother's best friend, Kushina.

"Aunt Kushina."

Itachi said.

"It's Itachi. Is Mikoto here too?"

Kushina, standing outside the door, asked as if she had realized something.

She stepped into the courtyard, followed by Naruto.

Itachi silently closed the door.

"Sasuke, what are you doing here?"

Naruto's eyes widened.

He and Sasuke already knew each other, but there was always a subtle feeling about their relationship.

They're not exactly on good terms, yet they're also somewhat close; they're close, yet conflicts can easily arise.

"Hmph, you can come here, but I can't?"

Sasuke was noticeably more aloof in front of Naruto, and even had his hands in his pockets.

"What are you trying to be cool for?"

Naruto pursed his lips.

"Kushina, you guys are here too."

Mikoto's face revealed a gentle smile, just like that of a Yamato Nadeshiko.

There wasn't much of a smile in his eyes.

She wanted to spend this night with Kiyoshi.

"I've come to deliver a gift to Kiyoshi."

Kushina didn't think as much as Mikoto. She rummaged in her bag and pulled out a scroll for Kiyoshi.

He then explained the effects of the scroll to Kiyoshi, speaking with great pride.

This is something she spent a lot of time and effort researching.

Mikoto's expression changed.

Compared to Kushina's practical gifts, the scarf she knitted was indeed somewhat underwhelming.

In response, Kiyoshi naturally expressed his gratitude to Kushina.

In his opinion, both the scarf Mikoto gave him and Kushina's ninjutsu were good gifts.

"Hehe, if you want to thank me, then treat me to a big meal."

Kushina smiled, looking forward to Kiyoshi's cooking skills.

In her opinion, Kiyoshi's cooking skills were better than all the chefs in Konoha.

"no problem."

Kiyoshi told Mikoto, Kushina, and the others to wait.

He then asked Honglian to help him and went to the kitchen.

"Stop eating meat."

Kiyoshi patted the white snake's head in the kitchen.

The white snake immediately raised its head in a wronged manner, transforming from a snake into a half-human, half-snake form.

"Master...you're naughty."

The white snake swam its tail and ran away.

"There's...there's a monster!"

Naruto was startled when he saw the white snake.

Kiyoshi usually comes to Kushina's house to see her, and Naruto rarely goes to Kiyoshi's house, so this was the first time he had seen the half-transformed white snake.

"Hmph, you have no taste."

Sasuke raised his chin high, giving him a look as if he were looking at a country bumpkin.

"This is Father... Lord Hokage's summoning beast, understand? A summoning beast." "What's that?"

Naruto excels in practical combat, but he still has a huge gap in his knowledge of common sense and theory.

Sometimes Minato Namikaze would say things to Naruto, but Naruto would forget them after a short while.

This means they are weak in theory but strong in practice.

"Don't you even know about summoning beasts? This is..."

Sasuke explained the concept of summoning beasts to Naruto.

Seeing Sasuke bickering with Naruto, Itachi couldn't help but smile.

It would be best for Sasuke to have someone his own age to accompany him.

About half an hour later, Honglian came out and called everyone to go inside.

The table was already laden with delicious food.

Bang!
At that moment, the fireworks in the sky burst open, creating a dazzling halo.

Naruto and Sasuke, still possessing childlike innocence, were immediately captivated and went out to see what was happening.

Itachi followed Sasuke out to keep an eye on him.

"It's really beautiful."

Kushina looked out the window at the fireworks that occasionally lit up the night sky.

"Yes."

Mikoto calmly took Kiyoshi's hand.

When Kiyoshi turned his head, Mikoto gently touched the back of Kiyoshi's hand with her fingertips.

Her lips parted, as if silently saying something.

Kiyoshi understood lip reading.

It seems that Kiyoshi didn't want Kushina to see them holding hands.

In response, Kiyoshi decided that he would have to give Mikoto a good beating tonight.

Mikoto pulled Kiyoshi forward, walking behind Kushina.

The two were positioned to the left and right of Kushina, their hands clasped together and hidden behind her back.

Occasionally, when Kushina turns around, she only sees Mikoto's gentle smile.

"Naruto, are you a three-year-old? You're interested in fireworks."

As the fireworks gradually faded, Naruto, Sasuke, and their companions entered from outside.

"Didn't you see, Sasuke?"

Naruto pouted.

This guy always does things but doesn't dare to admit them.

At this moment, Mikoto withdrew her hand and told everyone to wash their hands and go eat.

"Why does it feel weird?"

Kushina frowned slightly.

She felt as if she had forgotten something, and had a bad feeling.

"never mind."

Looking at Kiyoshi's handsome face, Kushina no longer wanted anything.

My only thought was how to find a reason to get Kiyoshi to take the initiative.

……

The land of wind.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, felt a surge of turmoil as he read the information sent by Kiyoshi.

The authorities actually claimed that the desert could be transformed into an oasis?

How unbelievable is this?

If this desertification is reversible, why did the First Kazekage have to shamelessly say he didn't want the Tailed Beasts, only fertile land?

There are simply too few oases suitable for survival in the Land of Wind.

Although the mineral resources are abundant, most of the area is desert, barren and with extreme temperature differences between day and night.

There are also many monsters roaming around it, so ordinary people need to be careful at all times if they want to leave.

It can be said that among the five great nations, the Land of Wind is the most resource-poor, unable to support a large population.

Therefore, puppetry technology was developed, precisely because human resources are so precious.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi actually has a solution?"

Grandma Chiyo also looked rather skeptical.

"Sister, this is truly unbelievable."

Ebizo spoke.

He and his sister, Granny Chiyo, exchanged a glance, both seeing suspicion in each other's aged faces.

Having lived for decades, what haven't they seen?
This is something I've never seen before.

If there is a way to turn the desert back into an oasis, why should the Kingdom of Wind worry about the environment continuing to deteriorate in the decades or centuries to come?

"But we can give it a try."

Another high-rise opening in the sand dunes.

This is something they would give a try.

"Is there anything in Loulan that would make the Hokage ask for this land?"

After deciding to give it a try, the Sunagakure leadership brought up Kiyoshi's demands.

Qing Si wants the land of Loulan.

There must be some benefit to this, but unfortunately they sent Sand Village ninjas to investigate, and all they found was a desolate desert.

It is said that there was once a so-called "dragon vein".

However, the "Dragon Vein" could not bring prosperity to the Land of Wind.

Even the Loulan Queen, who once controlled the "Dragon Vein," has become a tear in history.

Therefore, the higher-ups in Sunagakure did not value it much.

What they fear is that Qing Si will use this land to continue encroaching on more territory.

"It doesn't matter. To put it bluntly, it's the middle of nowhere. What difference would it make if we gave it to Qing Si?"

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, remained silent for a moment before speaking decisively.

His face was weathered and worn.

He has been using "magnetism" to extract gold dust in the desert for many years. The sand and dust stirred up by the wind have made his face look weathered and rough.

He looks more than ten years older than his peers.

As the Kazekage, one must possess the necessary courage.

Even if there really are some good things there, so what?
Konoha's current strength is already greater than Sunagakure's, so giving it to them would only be icing on the cake.

As long as the two villages remain allies, the stronger the ally, the better.

If there is ever a day when the village of Sunagakure breaks apart, then it will depend on the village's strength in development.

Development requires time and resources.

In the long run, agreeing to Qing Si's demands is more beneficial than harmful.

"Since Lord Kazekage has spoken, let's settle this matter."

Other high-ranking members of the Sand Village also nodded in agreement.

Anyway, if anything goes wrong, it will be Luo Sha's responsibility; they don't stick to their own pots.

If all else fails, I can just choose a new Wind Shadow.

What they valued was Luo Sha's ability to make money by using "magnetic" techniques to mine gold dust; they didn't care whether Luo Sha held power or not.

The meeting thus came to a close, and Rasa dispatched the Sunagakure Anbu to reply to Konoha.

He walked alone on the road.

The Reincarnation Festival is being held outside, but unfortunately the weather is not very good today, and the villagers and ninjas are all wearing headscarves to protect themselves from the sandstorm.

"Land... land..."

Luo Sha murmured.

"Father, Gaara is bullying me again."

Kankuro couldn't help but complain to Rasa.

"You're the older brother, you should give way to your younger brother."

Luo Sha spoke.

After being examined by Granny Chiyo, Gaara seemed to have an extremely strong ability to adapt to becoming a Jinchūriki.

If Karura grows old and the seal becomes unstable, Gaara can step in and take his place for several decades, buying precious time for Sunagakure.

Therefore, in Rasa's heart, Gaara's status was undoubtedly higher than Kankuro's.

This is all for... Sunagakure.

"Brothers should live in harmony."

Karura looked helplessly at Kankuro, who had come to complain.

Gaara's temper is indeed not very good.

Furthermore, he awakened the Sharingan, which made Gaara's physical abilities superior to those of his older brother, Kankuro.

When the two were playfully fighting, Kankuro was always at a disadvantage.

So whenever Kankuro couldn't win a fight, he would come and complain.

Although Gaara would beat Kankuro up again after each time he complained...

"Karura, the Hokage of Konoha is coming soon. Prepare to entertain him."

Luo Sha said.

To show his friendship, Rasa decided to invite Kiyoshi to his home for dinner, which would also help to bridge the gap between the two villages.

Konoha is currently strong, while Sunagakure is weak.

The weak must adopt a corresponding attitude.

Moreover, if he were to actually accomplish this, he would leave a significant mark on the history of Sunagakure.

People will remember that it was the Fourth Kazekage who collaborated with Konoha to bring prosperity to the Land of Wind.

"The Hokage of Konoha..."

Gallo's expression stiffened slightly.

Is it coming again, Uchiha Kiyoshi?

Karura, thinking of this, secretly glanced at Kankuro a few times.

Fortunately, Kankuro's face was mostly covered by paint, and his features didn't resemble Kiyoshi's.

It's more like her true self.

"I'm sorry, I know this will increase your workload."

Seeing that Karura remained silent, Rasa spoke apologetically.

If it were Kiyoshi, it certainly wouldn't be just a couple of simple home-cooked dishes.

It must be of a banquet-level quality; this is also the way Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village) treats its guests.

"nothing."

Upon hearing Rasa's apology, Karura felt a sense of disbelief.

She sighed softly and said she understood.

Luo Sha informed her, not waited for her opinion.

What difference does it make what we say?

……

Three days later.

Kiyoshi received a reply from Rasa from the Sunagakure Dark Division.

As Kiyoshi had expected, the Sunagakure faction agreed and was willing to give it a try.

Once the transaction is completed, Qing Si will have ownership of Loulan.

Of course, this is on the premise that he actually turns the desert into an oasis.

After thinking it over, he set the date for the charter to be issued in half a month.

He decided to take Itachi out so that Itachi could see the world outside the village.

The reason why Itachi in the original work developed such extreme and biased ideas is likely because his perspective was too narrow.

His first time going out was to participate in the battlefield, where he was forced to witness the dark scene of people killing each other.

Itachi had never seen the lifestyle of ordinary people.

Kiyoshi planned to take him out to broaden his horizons.

Kiyoshi also wanted to visit Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari.

Kiyoshi wanted to see if he could trigger any "Sand Release" related terms, especially with Gaara.

"want to go out?"

Itachi was stunned when he heard this.

His skill level is indeed high enough that he could apply for early graduation and become a genin.

But I never expected my father to take him out on his own initiative.

"I see."

Itachi nodded.

He also wanted to see what people from the outside world were like.

"I hope nothing bad will happen."

Mikoto asked with concern.

Is Itachi allowed to go on missions even before graduating from the Ninja Academy?
"It was just a visit to Sunagakure to complete the transaction."

Qingsi spoke.

If a war were to break out, it wouldn't be Itachi's turn to act now.

Itachi doesn't even have a single tomoe Sharingan; at best, he's only strong among genin. He'd struggle against chunin.

"Is that so? That's fine too."

Hearing Kiyoshi's explanation, Mikoto had no choice but to nod.

She trusted Kiyoshi's abilities.

Kiyoshi's performance in the Third Shinobi World War was evident to all.

Now, after so many years, the Qing Dynasty will only be stronger.

"During this period, be careful not to slack off in your practice."

After saying that, Kiyoshi told Itachi to go to the Ninja Academy first.

He stroked his chin, thinking to himself:
"Yakura has reached her limit of patience these past few years, it's time to support her to become the Kazekage."

From a hero of Sunagakure to being betrayed by Sunagakure's high-ranking officials and forced to fake his death to escape, Pakura harbored a great deal of resentment.

Driven by a desire for revenge, Yekura stayed near the laboratory in the Land of Grass to train.

After many years, Kiyoshi estimates that Yokura is now completely superior to the Yokura in the original work.

"Mikoto, I have official business to attend to. You should go back first."

Qingsi said calmly.

He wanted to see how Yekura, the woman with the most beautiful back in Sunagakure, was doing lately; he hadn't seen her for quite some time.

(End of this chapter)