Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 403 The Wisdom of Kurenai Yuhi, the Ancient Kingdom of Loulan

After arriving at Rasa's house, Kiyoshi and his group stayed there.

Do you have a ninja here named Centipede?

Kiyoshi said.

The boss of the Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower is Centipede.

He was originally a rogue ninja from Sunagakure, but after coming into contact with the Dragon Vein, he traveled through time and returned to the past.

He then changed his name and appearance, transforming himself into An Lushan and becoming a minister of the ancient Loulan Kingdom.

Later, after gaining some power in the ancient Loulan Kingdom, he plotted to kill the previous Loulan Queen and took control of the young Sara to become the new queen.

Over the years, they forced ordinary people to do illegal work and enslave the people.

The purpose was to create a puppet army made of dragon vein chakra to rule the ninja world.

Then, he used a puppet to disguise himself as an ordinary person to deceive Sarah.

Its ending was naturally one of failure. After the energy of the dragon vein was cut off, An Lushan was no match for the main characters and was defeated by Naruto and Minato Namikaze using "Wind Release: Tai Chi Rasengan".

However, due to the influence of the Qing Dynasty, the present-day Loulan is just a ruin, and there is no so-called ancient Loulan Kingdom.

Therefore, Qing Si speculates that the current Centipede has not yet used the alias An Lushan to travel to the past.

"There is such a person."

Rasa nodded, seemingly puzzled as to why Kiyoshi would be interested in a Sand Village ninja.

Centipede is mediocre in all aspects, lacking both secret techniques and bloodline limits.

His puppetry skills are commendable, but unfortunately, his level is only at the Jonin level.

He's at most one of the more capable Jonin, but otherwise he has no other distinguishing features.

"He betrayed the village and is currently wanted by the police."

Luo Sha told the truth.

"What did he do wrong?"

“Harming one’s fellow villagers directly violates the village’s principles.”

Luo Sha said.

"Harm your comrades?"

Ye Cang's words contained a hint of sarcasm.

How dare that sanctimonious Rasa say that harming his comrades violates the village's principles?

What right does he have to sit comfortably in the position of Kazekage?
Why?
Hypocritical guy!
Yecang suppressed the hatred in his heart and did not act rashly.

She knew that she couldn't defeat the entire Sunagakure village on her own.

After all, Rasa is still the current Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure. Once he makes a move, many Sunagakure Anbu and Sunagakure ninja will come to stop him.

Once she dies, she will never be able to take revenge.

Yekura's gaze fell on Kiyoshi's broad back.

I kept telling myself that I had to listen carefully to what Si said in order to get the results I wanted.

“That’s right, we in Sunagakure have zero tolerance for this.”

Luo Sha spoke with an air of righteous indignation.

He glanced at Yecang.

At this moment, Yekura was disguised as an ordinary-looking woman, and Rasa did not observe her closely.

This is a slap in the face to Kiyoshi, openly expressing distrust.

He felt that this woman was a bit strange, as if she was very sensitive to the word "companion".

Could it be that Konoha also has a dark secret, and this woman has been the victim of one?

Luo Sha's mind raced, but his face remained impassive.

What I just said is a set of values ​​that must be said and promoted.

For the vast majority, or rather 99% of, organizations and ninja villages.

There will always be a written rule.

That means prohibiting infighting and killing one's comrades!

For example, the "Village of Blood Mist" in Wuyin is an oddity among oddities.

In recent years, Rasa also heard about a Jonin named Mei Terumi who was still calling on the Hidden Mist ninja to change.

He appears to be a strong candidate to compete for the next Mizukage position.

"Is that so? Could you please give me the centipede?"

Kiyoshi said.

Before Rasa could speak in confusion, Kiyoshi continued to explain:
“She was a Jonin of our Konoha. She was killed by Centipede during a mission. Now that she is a rogue ninja, things will be easier. I think Sunagakure won’t mind if we help deal with the rogue ninja.”

Qingsi smiled slightly.

"of course can."

Upon hearing this, Luo Sha immediately nodded.

It turned out to be the case.

Everything makes sense now.

Luo Sha didn't think it was true or not.

During the war, who knows how many people died?

Everyone has their own conflicts, but at the national level, these must be set aside.

There are no permanent enemies, nor permanent allies.

The only thing that truly remains unchanged and endures through the ages is the relationship of interests.

"He has been roaming around the Land of Wind recently. I will give you the information."

Luo Sha said.

He noticed Gaara watching them, so he called Gaara over and patted him on the head.

Centipede was merely a Jonin who defected.

If Sunagakure is willing to search, they will definitely be able to find it.

Often, it comes down to whether the input and return are proportional.

Clearly, winning over Kiyoshi and gaining his favor is something the weaker Sunagakure should do.

"when can we have our meal?"

Gaara's voice was faint.

This is a personality trait he developed from childhood.

He discovered that he was very strong.

His peers couldn't beat him and were all afraid of him.

Over time, Gaara developed a capricious personality.

"I'll eat it right away."

Rasa glanced at Itachi beside Kiyoshi and said casually:

"These two children look about the same age."

"almost."

Qingsi nodded.

He pulled Itachi over, indicating that Itachi should go play with Gaara.

This is an important... scene of brothers reuniting.

Kiyoshi was curious: what would Itachi, who was obsessed with his younger brother, do if he knew that he had another younger brother?

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Itachi nodded and obediently went to talk to Gaara.

Kiyoshi looked at Itachi and nodded in satisfaction.

Good, Itachi hasn't gone astray yet.

The nasolabial folds were also fainter than in the original work.

These nasolabial folds are natural features of the weasel.

It is estimated that Mikoto carries a genetic factor.

Even Fugaku in the original work didn't have nasolabial folds; it's just that wrinkles appear as people age, which is normal aging.

"Hello."

Itachi reached out his hand.

He didn't know why, but looking at Gaara, he always felt a strange sense of familiarity.

As for why, Itachi himself couldn't explain it.

It was all a premonition from the unseen world.

"Go say hello to Gaara."

Luo Sha's majestic voice rang out.

"Yes."

Gaara also reached out and touched Itachi's hand.

"This is... the bond of youth, Kakashi."

Matt Kai was moved to tears by this scene, his thick eyebrows twitching.

Two people from different ninja villages and different environments can shake hands in a friendly manner, making Might Guy want to immediately run ten laps around Sunagakure using only one index finger!
"The two children get along very well."

At that moment, Karura came out of the kitchen carrying the dishes.

Many of the ingredients and processes here are already mostly prepared; only the final steps are needed before serving.

The table in Luo Sha's house is very large.

It was large enough for everyone here to sit around a round table.

"Hmm, the food in Sunagakure is pretty good."

Yuhi Kurenai picked up a piece with her chopsticks and savored the exotic flavor.

"Eat more if you like it."

Kiyoshi placed a piece of his chopsticks on Kurenai's plate.

This isn't Konoha; Kiyoshi can act much more recklessly here.

"Itachi, your comrades are very important, so you must always care about them, understand?"

Qingsi said calmly.

"I understand, Hokage-sama."

Itachi nodded.

It turns out that serving food to this older woman was out of concern for her companion.

Picking up food for someone is a sign of care.

Itachi mentally jotted down this piece of common knowledge in his little notebook.

Seeing this, Kiyoshi felt relieved and put another chopstick on Kurenai's plate.

"Kakashi, let me check on you too."

Might Guy also put some food on Kakashi's plate.

Those passionate eyes and those bright white teeth that seemed to reflect light instantly sent a chill down Kakashi's spine.

He thought of the little acorn he had once seen by chance in Matthias...

"Kai, I can pick up the food myself."

Kakashi immediately protected the bowl with his hand. He was a normal man and didn't need to care for his comrades in this way.

"Haha, Konoha ninjas truly respect their comrades the most."

"Not at all, the ninjas of Sunagakure are just as excellent."

The two companies engaged in mutual flattery.

The Sand Village ninjas, who grew up in harsh conditions, uphold the ninja way of enduring unreasonable situations, enduring wind and snow, and continuing to fight.

Even if blades were to fall from above, the ninja's beliefs would not change.

Ye Cang kept his head down, and every time he heard Luo Sha's voice, a murderous intent would rise within him.

This meal was quite an ordeal for Yekura.

She couldn't resist secretly stepping on Kiyoshi's foot.

Kiyoshi sensed that it was Yokura's foot.

Play so big?

Kiyoshi looked up at Yekura.

Then they went on to engage in mutual flattery with Rosa.

Now is the time to get down to business.

"Damn it..."

Yecang understood that Kiyoshi hadn't grasped her meaning, or perhaps he had but didn't want to engage with her.
She had no choice but to take off her shoes, revealing her fair and delicate feet.

The nails on the top have been carefully manicured, and are a delicate pink, resembling crescent moons.

Yekura stretched out her rounded legs and touched Kiyoshi's long legs with her toes.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, Kurenai's leg moved.

Yekura accidentally stepped on Kurenai's leg.

"Ouch, what are you doing?"

"Heroic spirit like the setting sun," she thought silently to herself.

She also revealed a shy, girlish demeanor.

She sensed that Kiyoshi was a bit mischievous.

Why did you touch her calf?
They even wrote words on it.

Kurenai felt the writing on her toes and, based on the trajectory of her footsteps, roughly understood what it meant.

"Back."

That's right, just a simple "回" (hui) character.

What does it mean?
Kurenai's little brain started working at lightning speed.

She pondered what Kiyoshi really meant.

Suddenly, a blue lightning bolt flashed through Kurenai Yuhi's mind.

She... grasped the true meaning!
When it's time to go back, she should be told not to go back to her own room, but to go back to Kiyoshi's room!
"It's getting worse and worse, bad Kiyoshi."

Kurenai lowered her head and silently placed another chopstick on Kiyoshi's plate.

She noticed that there were some things on the field that could replenish qi and blood.

At night, we use more qi and blood, so we need to mobilize and condense qi and blood.

So it's good to supplement your diet now.

"Thank you."

Kiyoshi said.

His perception was exceptionally sharp, and he knew that Yecang under the table had mistaken the object.

She made herself look like the woman next to her, Kurenai.

That's normal; Kiyoshi's closest relative is Kurenai Yuhi.

"call……"

Yekura withdrew her foot and put her shoes back on.

She wrote the character "回" (hui), and Kiyoshi should understand that she was urging him to leave quickly.

About fifteen minutes later, the ordeal finally came to an end for Yekura.

Luo Sha arranged the best rooms for Kiyoshi and his group and promised to capture Centipede within three days, without asking Kiyoshi to bother arranging manpower.

Kiyoshi was very satisfied with Sunagakure's comprehensive service.

They gave us land and even gave us centipedes.

Therefore, Kiyoshi mercifully decided to let Rasa stay in the position of the Fourth Kazekage a little longer.

Otherwise, once Ye Cang takes power, he will only become a prisoner.

They may not die, but they can't escape the fate of having to make the most of their remaining time and honestly serve as a money-making tool.

……

three days later.

The Sunagakure ninjas were pleasantly surprised to find that Kiyoshi's plan was actually working.

"A miracle, it's simply a miracle."

Masaki stared in shock at the desert beyond the coastline, which was showing signs of improvement.

The plants they planted actually survived.

The constantly flowing sand gradually began to solidify.

In a few years or decades, this place may really become like any other land.

It may not be as rich and fertile as the Land of Fire, but for the Land of Wind, this is the best possible outcome.

Now, numerous nations exist, and all unclaimed lands have been divided up.

The Kingdom of Wind, squeezed among these countries, also finds it difficult to expand and seize land.

If things get chaotic, it could become the prelude to the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"I wish the teacher could see this too."

Masaki muttered to himself, thinking of Yokura.

"Sealing Team, continue to reinforce the seal. These important facilities must be strictly protected and cannot be damaged by the environment or other organisms."

Masaki is now the captain of a sealing squad, and she gives orders to her subordinates.

"Yes, Master Masaki."

The ninjas of the sealing squad responded in unison.

Masaki rushed to Sunagakure without stopping and finally sent the message back before nightfall.

"It's a pleasure to work with you."

Luo Sha gave the land agreement to Qing Si.

Kiyoshi examined it and accepted it.

In all things, adhering to legitimacy will reduce a lot of trouble.

Sometimes, force can only bring the fastest results, but it requires constant maintenance and consumes a lot of energy afterward.

"However, the equipment needs maintenance, and we can discuss the cost further."

Seeing that Luo Sha was lost in beautiful fantasies about the future, Qing Si couldn't help but interrupt.

How could he possibly make a one-off deal?
He needs to maintain it constantly so that he can continue to reap huge profits from it.

"can."

With results achieved, Luo Sha naturally became less stingy.

The two began to discuss the next steps.

After it was completed, a member of the Sand Village's ANBU entered the Kazekage's office from outside.

"Lord Kazekage, we have captured the rogue ninja Centipede and brought him back to the village."

"It's the Sand Village ninja wearing the ANBU uniform," said the ninja.

"Well done."

Luo Sha praised him.

"You can deal with the centipede."

"Thank you."

Qing Si grabbed the centipede's head and said he wanted to go to Loulan first.

"It's getting dark soon, why don't we go tomorrow?"

Luo Sha asked.

"It's the same whether you take a look first or come back later."

After Qing Si finished speaking, he led his men out.

He couldn't wait to see what kind of power the dragon vein's chakra possessed.

If it has the effect of traveling through time, then how far back in history can it travel to?
Based on the original work, the dragon veins traverse the spacetime of this world, not parallel worlds elsewhere.

Only things like "Limited Tsukuyomi" can be considered parallel worlds.

Rather than calling it an illusion, it's more accurate to say that it involves finding an extremely similar world and then projecting it onto that world.

The desert was extremely cold at night, and the group wore warm clothes as they hurried on their way.

"How intense is the youthful fire in the Hokage's heart! He is not even afraid of the bitter cold."

Matt Kai just wants to give it a thumbs up.

Even ninjas specializing in taijutsu cannot fully adapt to extreme environments.

Even without using the "Eight Gates Formation", his body was much stronger than that of other ninjas.

However, it is still within the human realm, needs to eat and drink, can get sick, and can feel changes in temperature.

The night was as dark as ink, and the pale moon shone on the sand, creating shimmering light, as if there were a sea of ​​sand below.

"Where is the entrance to the dragon vein?"

Kiyoshi told Kakashi to put down the centipede.

After obtaining the centipede, Kakashi was in charge of escorting them along the way.

"Hmph, what entrance? I know nothing about it!"

Centipede was a thin man, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

What he can't have, no one else should even dream of having.

puff.

"be honest."

Kakashi, dressed as an Anbu ninja, delivered a powerful punch to Centipede.

He is no longer the Jonin leading Team 7 as in the original story.

The ruthless and cold-blooded style of the Anbu also influenced Kakashi.

Everything is for the purpose of completing the mission and protecting our companions. As long as these two conditions can be achieved, it is not surprising that any means are used in the process.

"let me."

A red glint flashed in Kiyoshi's eyes, and his immense pupil power was instantly injected into Centipede's body.

At most, he was only an elite among Jonin, and he was completely powerless to resist Kiyoshi's eye power, which surpassed that of ordinary Rinnegan.

With just one glance, he was deeply immersed in the illusion.

"I ask, you answer."

Qingsi spoke.

"yes……."

Centipede's eyes are empty.

Next, while inquiring about the entrance to the dragon vein, Kiyoshi also obtained information about the centipede's puppetry skills through torture.

Puppet techniques that can adapt to dragon vein chakra are also worth learning.

This part could perhaps be used in scientific ninja tools or "chakra armor".

They launched ninja tools in different models based on "Dragon Vein Chakra", Grell Ore, and even natural energy.

"It turns out to be here."

A knowing glint flashed in Kiyoshi's eyes.

Kiyoshi tossed the centipede back to Kakashi and led the group on their journey through the desert.

After searching for a while, Kiyoshi found a ruin.

hum...

The enormous black skeletal hand picked up the collapsed building ruins and placed them aside.

"These are the ruins of Loulan."

Qing Si walked forward.

They discovered a sealing technique that seals the dragon vein chakra.

Under his influence, Minato Namikaze did not go to Loulan to carry out the mission. So who set up this sealing technique?

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

"The sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan are not too difficult."

Kiyoshi stretched out his hand, and a black sealing technique emerged from his palm.

He is going to break the seal.

Rumble…

Purple chakra shot into the sky, freely spreading throughout the space.

The purplish-white light made everyone's face appear extremely pale.

The white light gradually filled the entire field of vision.

I was surrounded by a vast expanse of white.

"What happened?"

Itachi's eyes widened, not understanding what was happening.

This was completely beyond his understanding.

He looked around.

The white light that filled my entire eye began to disappear.

However, the dilapidated state of the surroundings had disappeared.

It has become a very prosperous place, with tall buildings everywhere.

The only unsettling thing is how quiet it is here.

Despite the bustling traffic, there was not a trace of...a sense of crowds.

It resembled an exquisitely crafted dead city built from stacked puppets.

"Is this the past?"

Kiyoshi observed the changes before him.

In the past, this would have been during the end of the Second Shinobi World War, or perhaps during the Third Shinobi World War.

"This place looks so tall and grand."

Looking at the towering buildings, Kurenai Yuhi felt they were full of modernity.

In contrast, even the once prosperous Konoha has become a small town.

"It's just an appearance."

Qingsi shook his head.

It was immediately obvious that many of them used puppet mechanisms.

It looks high-end, but it's actually just so-so.

"Stay close to me, don't get lost."

Qingsi spoke.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

"Yes, the fourth generation."

Kakashi and Might Guy responded.

Kurenai Yuhi nodded as well.

Itachi silently followed beside Kiyoshi, taking out a kunai from his ninja tool pouch.

Even now, he is still somewhat dazed.

There seems to be a sound ahead.

Kurenai Yuhi pointed ahead and said.

Faint celebratory sounds could be heard from ahead, as if some kind of grand celebration was taking place.

Kiyoshi, on the other hand, was observing his surroundings.

He was curious whether he would run into someone from his future this time.

Naruto, Sasuke?
Or characters like Nohara Mio or Hinata?

Under the turbulent flow of time and space, anyone who enters Loulan will have a brief encounter until the dragon vein returns to normal.

"Let's go over and take a look."

Kiyoshi said.

Incidentally, he needs to contact the dragon vein to trigger the relevant event.

The dragon vein disappeared immediately after the seal was broken.

Kiyoshi guessed that he needed to "touch" or absorb that chakra in order to trigger the dragon vein.

Kiyoshi was not worried about this step.

The ancient kingdom of Loulan was so small that it could be found anywhere.

Here, no one can rival his power.

If Kiyoshi is willing, he can use force to flatten this place right now.

"Your Majesty, we love and respect you..."

The crowd that had gathered together made a deafening noise.

"It's a humanoid puppet."

Kakashi lifted his ninja headband and noticed something unusual about the joints of the crowd.

"The queen up there is real."

Kakashi reported the intelligence.

The others followed suit and looked in that direction.

Above them stood a woman with deep red hair, exceptionally beautiful, waving happily to the crowd below.

"She doesn't seem to know that the people below are puppets?"

Kurenai asked curiously.

"Yes."

Qingsi nodded.

The queen above is Sara, the female lead of the theatrical version.

Click...

Just then, the steps beneath Sarah's feet collapsed, and she screamed as she plummeted from the sky.

Kiyoshi's figure vanished in an instant, catching Sara in mid-air and landing her steadily on the ground.

(End of this chapter)