Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 416 Kiyoshi couldn't possibly take on the entire ninja world by himself, could he?

Itachi simply nodded and then left.

He wondered if his words had been too harsh.

……

Kiyoshi's family.

Kiyoshi gently pushed a cup of freshly brewed hot tea across the table.

Opposite him was a noblewoman known as the Priestess.

Maitreya's face remained as dignified and solemn as I remembered.

The snow-white shrine maiden's robe was washed clean, and the vermilion cord around her waist was tied very tightly, highlighting the graceful curves of her waistline.

Her hands rested lightly on her knees, her slightly lowered eyelashes obscuring her eyes, yet unable to conceal her innate nobility and purity.

The girl beside her, small and quiet, timidly turned her purple eyes toward Qing Si, her hands placed neatly on her knees.

That's an aster.

"Please use."

Kiyoshi's tone was calm, even carrying a touch of gentle politeness.

Maitreya nodded slightly, his hands clasped in front of his knees, his long, slender fingers hidden by his wide sleeves, revealing only a glimpse of his snow-white wrists.

“Aster has inherited the power of the priestess very well.”

Qingmu looked at Ziwan.

In the original work, Ziwan's talent was far superior to that of Maitreya. Even without practicing the sealing techniques of a priestess, she could suppress the demons with her own power.

Of course, without Naruto's help, the price would have been her life.

The most powerful technique of the shrine maiden's sealing art is that it can seal at the cost of her life.

This technique is similar to "Dead Demon Sealing Technique" in some respects.

The difference is that this technique can be interrupted. Naruto directly interrupted Shion's ritual and pulled her out.

Once the "Dead Demon Seal" summons the Grim Reaper, there is no way to interrupt the ritual.

"She did indeed inherit the talent."

Maitreya looked at Kiyoshi.

This is the product that Kiyoshi helped her clone.

The current daimyo of the Land of Demons is old and frail, lying in bed unable to move.

It is visibly near death.

I have survived from being possessed by evil spirits until now entirely thanks to Qing Si's medical treatment.

Otherwise, the others would probably die within two or three days.

"But... without the demons of the Land of Demons, what need is there for the priestess to exist?"

Miroku shook his head.

Nowadays, most people who come to the shrine are there to pray for blessings and to ward off misfortune, or to have their fortunes told and inquire about their future.

Are the money people throw into the shrine a beautiful prayer, or their own desire?

Are they worshipping gods, or their own desires?

After the priestesses lost their practical function, they could only engage in these ethereal religious practices.

"Great power comes from within, and strength is the reason to be king."

Qing Si said calmly, and pushed another cup of tea in front of Zi Wan, who was carefully observing everything.

"The demon is gone for now, but a new demon may very well be born in the Land of Demons. If Your Highness the Priestess wishes, it can appear at any time."

Kiyoshi said.

A demon can also be artificially created.

The saying goes, "When the birds are all gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked."

With his current abilities, he could also try to create a being using Yin Release chakra.

The White Snake possesses an inexhaustible supply of "dark chakra," or perhaps "demonic power."

Kiyoshi's current mastery of "Yin" escape techniques is very high.

In the original work, Tayuya, one of the Sound Five, only knows one B-rank ninjutsu called "Demon Realm Chaos".

Using the sound of a flute in conjunction with the summoned spirits, the materialized spirits sealed within them are released, causing them to expel a substance composed purely of "spiritual energy" from their mouths.

This is a semi-matter with almost zero mass, which can be described as a special kind of chakra.

These creations of Yin Release chakra will frantically seek out "physical energy," and enemies bitten by them will have their chakra absorbed.

Kiyoshi can exist for a long time by adding "dark chakra" to these beings, giving them the ability to absorb negative emotions.

For the people of the Land of Demons, this is the second demon.

“You…” A hint of surprise flashed across Maitreya’s dignified face.

She hadn't expected that Kiyoshi possessed such forbidden techniques, let alone hinted at them so blatantly.

Such behavior is no less than deceiving one's people.

Maitreya is feeling quite unwell right now.

She did not want to deceive her people.

However, she was able to maintain her prestige while she was alive, after all, people of that generation had witnessed her and Qing Si sealing away the demons.

What will happen when it comes to Aster's generation?

What will happen to the next generation of shrine maidens who will carry on this tradition?
It is foreseeable that, under such circumstances, decline is almost inevitable.

Ziwan tilted her head back, her clear eyes darting back and forth between Qing Si and Maitreya, trying to understand the profound meaning in the adults' words.

"This matter... I need to consider it."

Miroku took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart for the time being. His tone turned slightly reproachful as he glared at Kiyoshi.

She recalled that Kiyoshi had ignored her for quite some time after returning to Konoha from Sunagakure earlier, and mentioning it now made her slightly annoyed.

For someone as beautiful as her to do such a thing is almost like a holy saint turning her head.

The unique nature of the priestess's chakra gives Miroku a transcendent and noble aura.

Given her age and figure, Kiyoshi even had the idea of ​​psychic abilities...

"Speak, what are your requirements?"

Kiyoshi picked up the scalding hot tea in front of him and drank it all in one gulp without changing his expression, as if he felt no heat at all.

"Won't it get hot?" Ziwan muttered to herself, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Qing Si.

She lowered her head and gently blew on the steaming tea in front of her, trying to cool it down quickly.

I'd better just wait for the temperature to drop.

"Let Ziyuan enroll in the Ninja Academy."

Maitreya opened his mouth.

"You want her to become a ninja?"

"It's better than being a fallen priestess, isn't it?"

Maitreya gave a bitter smile.

After everything that happened, she realized that only power could protect her.

"I will arrange this matter; it just so happens to be the time for the new enrollment."

Kiyoshi said.

In that case, it would be the same year that Hinata, Naruto, and Sasuke enrolled in school.

Some of the Konoha 12 are older than the original story and have long since attended the Ninja Academy, so they can't be in the same class as Naruto.

However, there are still some who, due to the butterfly effect and by chance, are still able to be classmates with Naruto and Sasuke.

"Then who will take care of Aster?"

"I will stay here until Ziyuan adapts. There are no urgent matters in the Land of Demons that I need to deal with at the moment."

Maitreya spoke.

The daimyo of the Land of Demons is ill, but he still has so many officials under him who can maintain the normal order of the Land of Demons and allow his people to live and work in peace.

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

Kiyoshi agreed.

He also wanted to see how far Shiwan, with her exceptional talent as a shrine maiden, could go on the path of a ninja.

Just then, Kiyoshi's mind stirred slightly, and a new entry appeared before him.

"You have mastered the entry: [Konoha's Shrine Maiden (Purple)]".

[Entry: Konoha's Shrine Maiden (Purple)]

[Requirement fulfilled: Take in the next generation of shrine maidens in the village.]

【Progress: (Completed).】

【Effect:
The effect of your shrine maiden sealing spell is increased by 100% on top of the original effect.

Your speed in developing new priestess sealing techniques has increased by 100%.

You have a unique understanding of sealing techniques. Unlike traditional sealing techniques, your sealing techniques possess a demon-slaying effect, with the demon-slaying effect contained within your chakra increased by 100% on top of the original.

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

Long ago, Kiyoshi obtained the entry "[Reincarnated Shrine Maiden (Blue)]", which was a result of his initial mastery of the shrine maiden sealing technique.

This gives his sealing technique the effect of slaying demons, increasing the demon-slaying effect contained in his chakra by 40%.

With the newly acquired effect, the total effect has reached 140%.

Kiyoshi instantly felt a warm sensation in the chakra flowing within his body, as well as in the newly refined chakra, as if some changes were taking place.

"In this way, my ability to suppress tailed beasts and similar beings will be even stronger."

Qing Si pondered to himself.

He thought of the God Tree People in "Boruto" who could use the power of the Ten-Tails while maintaining human form. Conventional methods were difficult to use against them, and the Sharingan was not very effective against them either.

With the current enhancements, Kiyoshi's chakra will be even more effective at suppressing them.

After all, the Divine Tree and the Tailed Beasts share the same origin and are two sides of the same coin.

If such an enemy were to actually appear, Kiyoshi wouldn't be so overwhelmed and helpless.

But now, his chakra will be more targeted.

"Ok?"

Miroku, being a priestess, keenly noticed this.

She noticed that Kiyoshi, who was opposite her, also seemed to possess a somewhat transcendent and noble air.

Just like Kiyoshi also has the chakra of a priestess.

How is that possible?

Kiyoshi could only learn the shrine maiden's sealing technique at most; how could he possibly possess their chakra as well?
That's a creation that falls into the category of bloodline limits. Kiyoshi, a half-Uchiha and half-Yotsuki, couldn't possibly possess it.

The priestess's bloodline has never been leaked out and has always remained in the land of demons.

"what happened?"

Kiyoshi noticed her subtle reaction.

"No, it's nothing."

Maitreya composed himself.

"Then we should talk about cooperation."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

"Hinata."

Kiyoshi called out to the courtyard outside.

Hinata, hearing the sound, quickly ran over.

"Teacher Kiyoshi, is there something you need?"

Hinata's forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat, clearly indicating that she was training.

"Take Ziwan to play in the courtyard for a while. I have important matters to discuss with the priestess."

Qing Si gave the instructions.

"Yes, Professor Kiyoshi."

Hinata obediently responded, changed into her indoor shoes, and came in.

Ziwan raised her head and looked at Maitreya with a questioning gaze.

"Go."

Maitreya's expression was somewhat unnatural, but she concealed it well.

As the two girls left hand in hand, leaving only Kiyoshi and Miroku in the room, the atmosphere seemed to become somewhat awkward.

"it is good."

Aster nodded.

Compared to being between Miroku and Seiji, it's definitely easier to be with a little girl of the same age.

After the two little girls left, only Seiji and Miroku remained in the room.

"You still want my priestess chakra?" Miroku asked.

Many years ago, Kiyoshi took away the precious treasures from her magical artifact, which could store a large amount of priestess chakra.

It means that it needs to be replenished every once in a while.

"No."

Qingsi shook his head.

Kiyoshi has already used the "Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation" to integrate the gem he obtained from Miroku into his ninja sword, Kurorin.

Black scales also have the effect of slaying demons.

However, Kiyoshi's chakra has now been altered, and he plans to input some of his own chakra into it to see the effect.

"I would like to discuss with you the cooperation between the Land of Demons and Konoha."

Qingsi spoke.

The Land of Demons borders the Land of Swamps, and there are many swamps within its borders.

Those swamps produce a special raw material that can be used as part of the "Chakra Armor".

"Cooperation...you name it."

Maitreya listened as Qing Si explained some detailed matters concerning the cooperation.

She understood all of this, and sometimes she would handle the affairs of the Demon Kingdom, but most of the time she stayed in the shrine, fulfilling the duties of a shrine maiden.

Qing Si began to elaborate on the cooperation plan in detail, from resource extraction and trade routes to technology sharing, in a clear and organized manner.

Maitreya nodded or asked questions from time to time, showing her knowledge of national affairs.

In the end, we inevitably started talking about other things.

Qingsi looked at Miroku.

Miroku was still dressed as a priestess.

The red and white striped sleeves gleamed softly under the light.

Her posture was upright, and the folds of her clothes naturally outlined her waistline in a gentle curve.

Kiyoshi's gaze slowly moved from her hands and sleeves to her figure.

She had a rounded hip line, an upright back, and waist-length black hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall, slipping down her shoulders as she bent over slightly.

He didn't speak for a moment.

The only remaining aroma in the air was the slowly spreading fragrance of tea.

Maitreya seemed to notice the moment of silence.

She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze still cold, but under Qing Si's gaze, she trembled slightly.

"Is there anything else you'd like to add?"

Her tone was calm, but there was a hint of unease flickering in her eyes.

Kiyoshi's lips curved slightly.

"...Nothing to add."

He spoke, but did not immediately look away.

That smile was gentle and polite, but it only made Maitreya more uneasy.

He twirled the teacup in his hand and whispered:
"I just suddenly realized that after not seeing her for so long, the priestess has become even more beautiful."

Maitreya's fingertips paused slightly.

She lowered her head, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, and said:
"Lord Hokage, you flatter me too much."

Qing Si neither agreed nor disagreed, but simply chuckled.

He got up and went directly to Maitreya's side.

"It's still early, Your Highness, why don't you stay a little longer?"

Maitreya gently bit her lip, her fingers tightened slightly, and her snow-white wrist trembled slightly beneath her sleeve.

She lowered her eyes imperceptibly, her unease growing stronger.

The feeling of being scrutinized so closely made it difficult for her to remain completely calm, but she still maintained the composure of a priestess.

“I will make Ziwan my disciple as well, so that even if she returns to the Ghost Kingdom, no one will dare to say that she is not her.”

Kiyoshi spoke again, his fingertips stroking the back of Maitreya's hand.

"To become your disciple?"

Maitreya was taken aback.

Kiyoshi is the Hokage of Konoha and the ruler of one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

That's certainly enough.

Thinking of this, Maitreya sighed inwardly.

"Go upstairs."

……

Akatsuki's base.

The dim light illuminated the cold metal pipes that meandered along the walls like lifeless blood vessels.

Damp water droplets occasionally seeped from the pipe joints, dripping onto the waterlogged ground with a hollow "tap".

Nagato leaned against the cold wall, curled up in the shadows, his deep red hair hanging down, obscuring most of his face.

Only occasionally, the violent, yet forcibly suppressed, movements of his chest revealed the turmoil within him.

Nagato's knuckles turned white from the excessive force, and the image of Konan and Uchiha Seiji walking side by side into the inn kept replaying in his mind.

"cough……"

A suppressed cough escaped from Nagato's throat, carrying a metallic, rusty smell.

He recalled the excruciating pain when Kiyoshi's "Ame no Kagyuu" tore through his body, and now that pain seemed to have shifted, striking his chest more deeply and bluntly.

"Why did it have to be a Konoha ninja, and Uchiha Kiyoshi who severely injured me?"

Nagato's voice was hoarse.

He has always had feelings for Konan, and when Konan encourages him, Nagato feels like he can do anything.

Now, Konan has an ambiguous relationship with Kiyoshi.

Does Yahiko know about this?

From Nagato's perspective, it's as if the person he secretly loves has thrown themselves into the arms of his enemy, causing him great distress.

Perhaps Uchiha Kiyoshi has always been enjoying a temperature beyond his reach, somewhere outside the boundaries he cannot touch.

Nagato felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer in the chest; every breath was filled with pain.

He closed his eyes, trying to suppress the surging emotions, but found that no matter what he did, the memories burned like a raging fire.

Anger, jealousy, loss, helplessness...

All emotions mingled into a torrent, surging wildly within my body.

Strangely, however, this extreme sense of being torn apart did not leave him weak.

Instead, he felt that the power of the "Rinnegan" became clearer and more powerful under the impetus of this mental upheaval.

He reached out, his fingers gently clenched, and he closed his eyes, feeling the power spread from his eyes throughout his body.

"It seems the Rinnegan possesses abilities I haven't yet mastered."

Nagato frowned.

He had a premonition that the Rinnegan also possessed some kind of eye technique, but he couldn't use it.

"The Sharingan is a manifestation of the power of the mind, and so is the Rinnegan."

Wearing a spiral mask, Obito Uchiha slowly stepped out of the spatial vortex, his single eye peering through the hole in the mask onto Nagato's true form, who was facing away from him.

"Legend has it that the Sage of Six Paths awakened the Rinnegan after experiencing the despair of losing a loved one."

Nagato didn't turn around, but Pain, under his control, suddenly turned his head, his lifeless Rinnegan staring coldly at Obito.

"You spy on me?"

Pain's voice was cold, but the chakra in the air carried a subtle, almost imperceptible restlessness.

"White Zetsu saw something interesting."

Obito looked at Nagato.

"Konoha is becoming more and more prosperous, and even the hotels are keeping up with the times. They seem to be very relaxing. I just didn't expect that Konan would like such a place, especially with Uchiha Kiyoshi."

Obito's voice is playful.

He truly hadn't expected that Kiyoshi would have an affair with Konan.

This stirred a strange sense of sympathy within Obito.

He could tell that Nagato cared a lot about Konan.

Just like Nohara Rin, whom he cares about.

And they were all taken away by that despicable guy, Uchiha Kiyoshi.

The two could say they were both in the same boat.

Nagato's true form gasped for breath in the shadows. The power of the Rinnegan spilled out uncontrollably, causing a slight distortion in the gravity of the entire space, and the pebbles on the ground trembled slightly.

All things are attracted by heaven!

Obito felt the impact of "Universal Guidance".

“I understand this powerless anger of losing something important better than anyone else.”

Obito raised his hand and touched the spot where his left eye had been transplanted.

However, Obito will never forget what happened at Kannabi Bridge.

“Watching her care about others is sometimes more agonizing than watching her die... because living means constantly losing.”

Nagato remained silent.

Through Pain, he stared intently at 'Uchiha Madara'.

What is this guy saying?

What did Madara Uchiha lose back then?
"This world is built on pain and loss..."

Nagato finally spoke, his voice coming through Pain, carrying a resolute determination that severed all hesitation.

"Having no reason to exist, the 'Eye of the Moon Project' is the only way to end this endless hell."

Obito nodded, satisfied with Nagato.

Nagato now has the awareness of being a pawn, and he has transformed that pain into fuel for action.

"Let this pain become the cornerstone of the new world, where all regrets will be made up for in the real world."

Obito stretched out his hand, revealing a crystal ball.

The New Akatsuki's massive collection of "Dark Chakra" throughout the ninja world allowed Obito to gather enough chakra to activate "Limited Tsukuyomi".

"Even Uchiha Kiyoshi can't resist this technique. With this technique, we can deal with him."

Opening with soil.

At the same time, he continued to send White Zetsu disguised as important figures to move around the ninja world.

For example, Uchiha Setsuna was a fanatical follower of Uchiha Madara.

Obito also planned to contact Fugaku Uchiha through Setsuna Uchiha.

Through some clues, Obito also learned that Fugaku possessed the Kaleidoscope.

He planned to see if he could win over Fugaku to deal with Kiyoshi.

"What if it still doesn't work?"

Ah Fei crawled out from the wall and said.

He looked at Obito and Nagato, and a strange feeling lingered in his mind.

Hmm... It's like two men who have been hurt decide to form an alliance.

An alliance to deal with Kiyoshi?

Humans are indeed interesting.

Ah Fei thought to himself.

"If that doesn't work, I'll have a solution."

Obito continued.

That is to resurrect the real Uchiha Madara ahead of time, as well as all the "Kage" of the five great ninja villages throughout history.

He intends to ignite the most massive war in the history of the ninja world, to jointly defeat Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Along the way, he gathered the chakra of the nine tailed beasts and became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

After obtaining the same power as the Sage of Six Paths, he will unleash "Infinite Tsukuyomi" to bring down the real world.

Everyone will receive love in the "Infinite Tsukuyomi".

Except for Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Obito had already planned to grind him to dust.

Even if Uchiha Kiyoshi is strong, can he deal with everyone in the entire ninja world?
However, by then, Nagato was no longer of any use.

(End of this chapter)