Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 417 Itachi: Aunt Hazuki, what are you and the Hokage doing?

The "Heretical Path: Reincarnation Technique" can resurrect a group of people at once. As long as all the powerful individuals are gathered together, they can all regain the power they had in their previous lives.

In this step, Obito planned to emulate Madara Uchiha and first use talismans to restrict the reanimated ninjas, so that even if they were resurrected, they would be under his control.

However, he still needs to study this limitation.

Unless something goes wrong, Obito doesn't plan to revive too many people easily.

There is always a loophole to exploit in any restriction.

Whether it was Madara Uchiha in his lifetime or Hashirama Senju, who was rumored to be even more powerful than Madara Uchiha, Obito dared not be careless.

He knew very well that he was only benefiting from the pupil technique.

"Kamui" is useful, but unfortunately it takes time to activate.

For ordinary ninjas, this period of time is too short, making it almost impossible to solve.

For a true powerhouse, that would be enough to interrupt the activation of "Divine Might".

"I will try to win over Fugaku Uchiha. Before that, I need you to create more black rods."

"Obito said in a deep voice."

The fact that the "Limited Tsukuyomi" was completed well in advance also gave Obito confidence.

Once this technique is released, it becomes like "Infinite Tsukuyomi," leaving no one able to escape; only those who are affected by it can escape.

Once in the world of "Limited Tsukuyomi," Obito will be able to use his advantages to deal with Kiyoshi.

Alternatively, trapping Kiyoshi in the world of "Limited Tsukuyomi" forever would also be a good option.

Obito never actually used this technique.

But he knew that it would be a mirror image inside.

It looks like the real world has been turned upside down, and there are many differences.

"it is good."

Nagato nodded.

Before the transplantation of "Hashirama cells," Nagato was already extremely thin, and this action would only worsen his physical condition.

After receiving the "Hashirama cells," he was no longer in such a predicament when using the "Rinnegan" to create black rods.

Black rods can interfere with and block the flow of chakra, giving them an advantage over ordinary weapons.

Nagato knew that Obito wanted to equip the reanimated ninjas with this weapon.

This could be considered a vital force to deal with Kiyoshi, and Nagato happened to have the same idea.

"What would be the opposite of Uchiha Kiyoshi?"

Obito couldn't help but smirk.

Let him see for himself how many secrets of bloodline limits Uchiha Kiyoshi possesses.

……

Kiyoshi's family.

"Ziwan, it's time to go back."

Maitreya came down from the second floor.

She was wearing the Chihaya outfit, which was only worn by shrine maidens, and the originally smooth curves of the outfit had some wrinkles.

"Yes."

Aster nodded gently.

"Then I'll go first."

Ziwan waved to Hinata, then took Miroku's hand.

Hinata also reached out her hand to say goodbye to Shiwan.

The two little girls became friends very quickly.

"I'll need you to put in a lot of effort on this matter, Kiyoshi."

Maitreya's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"This is a trivial matter and not worth mentioning."

The corners of Qingsi's mouth curled up.

Princess Shiranui is of such high rank that Ziwan's enrollment must be handled properly.

He snapped his fingers.

"Hokage-sama."

Uzuki Yugao appeared beside Kiyoshi.

Recently, Kiyoshi promoted Uzuki Yugao to a higher position.

He not only made her a member of the Anbu organization, but also made her his Hokage's bodyguard.

However, this also means that except for her scheduled shifts and rest time, Uzuki Yugao has to guard Kiyoshi 24 hours a day.

"Go and arrange Ziwan's enrollment. If the principal of the ninja academy asks, say it was my order."

"Yes."

Uzuki Yugao disappeared in the next second.

Seeing that Kiyoshi was so agreeable, Miroku felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

"Make as many friends as possible when you get to school."

Maitreya whispered to Ziwan.

Ziwan nodded her little head repeatedly.

The two figures gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving the Kiyoshi residence.

After Miroku and Shiwan left, Hinata said to Kiyoshi:
"Ziwan is a very good person."

She is poised and elegant, and knows how to behave properly.

As the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan, this was the first time she had seen such an aura in anyone else.

Their similar ages and habits were a major reason why Hinata and Shion quickly became acquainted.

"She is the successor to the next priestess, and I hope that the two of you can learn from each other."

Kiyoshi ruffled Hinata's hair, making her short, dark blue hair messy.

"Yes, Lord Seiji."

Hinata's face was serious.

"Release the Lightning Release ninjutsu I recently taught you, and let me see if you've improved."

Kiyoshi inspected Hinata's progress.

Hinata quickly refined her chakra, transforming her non-attribute chakra into "Lightning" chakra, and then condensed it at the fingertips of her right hand.

crackle.

A bolt of lightning shot out from between the index fingers, struck the wooden stake in front, emitted a burnt smell, and blasted a small hole in it.

"Good, continue your cultivation."

Kiyoshi nodded in satisfaction. When Hinata returned to the Hyuga clan, she did not cut corners.

……

Several months passed quickly, and the ninja world remained silent.

However, some astute individuals sensed the undercurrents and secretly began to gather strength.

The militant faction is also on the rise.

……

"I sensed it, another dimension."

Seiji, who was sitting cross-legged in the quiet room, suddenly opened his eyes.

His immense pupil power began to swirl, and a pitch-black spatial portal appeared before Kiyoshi.

"Space portal".

This is the name given by Qing Si.

The terrifying space-time talent bestowed upon him by the entry allowed Kiyoshi to develop such space-time ninjutsu.

The cost is that it requires eye power at the level of the "Rinnegan" to activate, and the duration is very short, leaving you unable to use eye techniques for several hours.

"It should be similar to the techniques developed by Sasuke."

Kiyoshi observed the dark purple circular portal in the sky.

He sensed the coordinates of the alternate dimension and used his pupil power to construct a passage between the two.

However, it's still hard to say whether this passage is stable or not.

Sasuke's space-time ninjutsu was activated using the "Six-Tomoe Rinnegan".

Sasuke developed a new ninjutsu inspired by Kaguya's secret technique "Ox-Headed Heavenly King" obtained by Danzo Shimura.

The activation method and characteristics of this technique are the same as Nue's space-time ninjutsu.

"Then let the puppet clone go scout ahead first."

The next moment, Kiyoshi refined his chakra and formed a hand seal.

boom!
An additional puppet clone appeared in the quiet room.

It is larger than Kiyoshi himself, especially its head, which accounts for one-third of its total size.

The person had the appearance of a puppet, with limbs that looked like they were made of wood, and no facial features, only a string of different numbers on their face.

It looks somewhat like a chibi-style character.

Its face, devoid of features, bears the character "一" (one).

Secret Technique of the Pure One: Puppet Clone Technique!
Since creating this technique, Kiyoshi has been constantly perfecting it.

The puppet clones now last longer than regular shadow clones, and they can also remember more information.

"Go."

Qing Si issued the order.

The puppet clone moved in response.

It carried out Qing Si's orders and stepped into the circular, dark purple spatial portal.

hiss……

The ripples in space stopped at that moment.

Kiyoshi closed his eyes, calming his dwindling pupil power.

He can only activate three tomoe at most now.

To connect them into a kaleidoscope pattern, you'll have to wait several hours for your pupils to recover.

Techniques involving space and time consume a lot of resources.

Even someone as powerful as Kaguya Otsutsuki, after repeatedly entering and exiting different dimensions, had exhausted too much chakra and began to carefully manage her resources.

Obito's energy consumption seems so low, and Kiyoshi guesses that one reason is that the Kamui dimension is very close to the real world.

Another aspect is that Obito's "hollowization" does not transfer the entire person away, but only the part that is attacked.

For example, if the abdomen is attacked, the abdomen is transferred from the real world to the Kamui space; if the head is attacked, the attacked part of the head is transferred to the Kamui space.

From the outside, this would create the illusion that the attack penetrated Obito's body.

In reality, they didn't even touch Obito. After the attack, the part of his body that had been transferred away would immediately be transferred back.

The fact that it can consistently activate space-time ninjutsu with such low energy consumption is probably one of the reasons why "Kamui" is so durable.

After waiting for several hours, Qingmu reopened the spatial portal.

The puppet clone also emerged from it, its body covered in frost, as if it had gone to an extremely cold place.

With a bang, a cloud of smoke appeared in the quiet room.

All the memories possessed by the puppet clone were inputted into Kiyoshi's mind.

"So that's how it is, it's an ice and snow space?"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

This intelligence is quite valuable; it was worth the long wait.

If the puppet clone were to be directly dispelled, the chakra would not be able to return to Kiyoshi across such a vast distance.

Naruto placed the shadow clones on Mount Myōboku to sustain himself, where they absorbed natural energy and refined many "Sage Chakra" shadow clones. He summoned the shadow clones using a large scroll and then released them to absorb the "Sage Chakra".

Kiyoshi didn't know if the summoning technique would work, so he didn't inscribe a summoning contract on the puppet's clone.

"In that case, perhaps we can go and investigate to see if Kaguya Otsutsuki left anything behind."

Kiyoshi thought to himself.

The several alternate dimensions created by Kaguya Ōtsutsuki through "Ame no Minaka" and the buildings on them should all be from the time of the Sage of Six Paths.

After being sealed away, Kaguya Otsutsuki was clearly no longer able to use "Amenominaka".

Otherwise, the "Six Paths: Planetary Devastation" technique used by the Sage of Six Paths and his brother together wouldn't have been effective against her, and she would have escaped directly.

"I hope Kaguya can leave behind some good things."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

Ideally, there should be some hair, nails, or other remnants, as this would greatly advance his research on bloodline limits.

……

Itachi's slender fingers gently tapped the still-freshly inked report card, the edge of the paper leaving a slightly cool touch on his fingertips.

In the grading column for each subject, there is a word "Excellent".

He was first in the entire grade in physical skills, ninjutsu, personal qualities, teamwork, and tactical simulation.

"Brother, these are your previous grades." Sasuke stared curiously at the paper, his eyes reflecting the fresh handwriting.

He looked up, his face full of the innocent longing that only a child has.

"Just some minor achievements from the past."

Itachi's gaze passed over the eaves and landed on the large fan-shaped family crest on the courtyard wall.

"My father told me to keep going and become an excellent ninja like my brother."

Sasuke's voice was filled with cautious anticipation.

Sasuke still harbored hope deep down.

She also possesses abilities that her brother doesn't have.

I'm sure I can become that amazing someday.

Itachi looked down at Sasuke.

Those dark eyes were slightly out of focus in the interplay of light and shadow.

What he saw was not only his younger brother's yearning for power, but also a child's desire to be seen.

That longing was all too familiar; he too had longed to be seen by his father, to be praised, and to be understood when he was young.

Itachi could see the longing for approval in the depths of Sasuke's eyes.

He keenly sensed that Sasuke not only wanted his father's approval, but also his brother's approval.

What children crave is not comparison with others, but affirmation of their uniqueness.

When Kiyoshi compared his youngest son to his eldest, even with the most fervent expectations, it became an invisible negation for Sasuke.

At this age when he most needs to be seen, his brother's dazzling brilliance has become a shadow that makes it hard for him to breathe.

Itachi suddenly realized that his excellence had become a hindrance to his younger brother's growth.

His dazzling talent caused his younger brother, who should have been able to grow freely, to live in his shadow.

At that moment, Itachi questioned his innate talent for the first time.

“You will definitely succeed in the future, because you are your father’s son. Your father’s talent is beyond our imagination.”

Itachi looked up at the sky, which was divided into four squares by the high walls. The sunset was fading its color little by little, just like his mood at that moment.

A barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, a smile that concealed too many indescribable emotions.

Sasuke has regained his confidence for some reason, and he is very happy.

"However, excellence... is something that requires careful consideration."

He tried to bring a smile to the corners of his eyes and reached out to ruffle his younger brother's soft black hair.

It's been a long time since we've done this affectionate gesture.

“Those who possess power are destined to be lonely and are prone to arrogance, even if they initially only wanted to become a better version of themselves.”

This statement was both a warning to his younger brother and a reflection on his own actions.

He couldn't help but recall the words he had spoken to Uchiha Izumi not long ago: what right did he have to question the reasons why others became ninjas?

He thought himself wise and superior; wasn't this unconscious sense of superiority a manifestation of arrogance?

Sasuke looked worriedly at his brother, who had suddenly fallen silent, his eyelashes casting an uneasy shadow beneath his eyes.

He could sense the heavy aura emanating from his brother, but he didn't know what it was.

After a long silence, Itachi spoke again, each word carrying immense weight:

“But you are my brother, one of the few relatives I have in this world. I will become an obstacle you must overcome, and I will always protect you.”

His gaze was sharp and fixed on Sasuke.

"Even if you hate me for it, that's what it means to be a brother."

Sasuke's lips parted slightly, a thousand words swirling in his throat.

He wanted to say, "I will never hate you," he wanted to say, "Please look at me more," and he wanted to say, "Can you please stop pushing me away?"

But the words caught in his throat, turning into a silent tremor.

He simply nodded, struggling to lift his small chin.
She wanted to show her brother that she could be strong too.

Itachi gazed at his younger brother and suddenly smiled softly.

The wind swept through the corridor, rustling the leaves in the courtyard.

……

The afternoon sun, carrying a twilight warmth, slanted through the towering walls of the Uchiha clan's territory, casting long shadows on the bluestone path.

Kiyoshi stopped in front of Uchiha Hazuki's courtyard gate.

Traditional Japanese courtyard walls are not high, allowing views of some of the interior.

The gate to the courtyard was a simple wooden fence, and it was not locked.

He reached out and pushed the door open; the hinges creaked open.

In the courtyard, Uchiha Hazuki was standing with her back to him, tiptoeing, hanging a dark blue women's kimono on a bamboo pole to dry.

The clothes were washed until they were somewhat faded, clearly indicating that Uchiha Hazuki, a Chunin, was struggling financially while raising Uchiha Izumi.

The afternoon light outlined her slender and taut waistline, and the hem of her simple light-colored kimono swayed slightly with her movements.

"Hazuki-nee, it seems Izumi hasn't finished school yet..."

Kiyoshi's voice was soft and steady as it reached her ears.

As if pricked by an invisible needle, Uchiha Hazuki's back instantly froze.

The raised arm paused in mid-air, the fingers unconsciously clenching the damp fabric.

She slowly turned around, the sunlight shining directly on her face, and the color in her cheeks was visibly fading.

Her dark eyes were filled with obvious fear, her pupils trembled slightly, her gaze swept frantically across Qing Si's face, then quickly fell back down, staring intently at the green grass in front of her feet.

"Seiji...sir..."

Her voice was dry, almost as if it were being squeezed out of her throat.

His hands instinctively moved in front of him, his fingers tightly intertwined, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Qing Si didn't say much, but simply turned his hand and gently closed the courtyard gate.

With a soft click, he stepped forward onto the gravel path in the courtyard.

As he approached, Hazuki Uchiha began to retreat step by step, staggering and accidentally kicking the edge of a flowerpot beside her, without even realizing it.

"Don't you want me to come in and sit down?"

Kiyoshi said.

"Please take a seat."

Having no other option, Hazuki Uchiha had to let Kiyoshi in.

Kiyoshi followed closely behind and stepped into the living room, closing the sliding door completely behind him.

The indoor light suddenly dimmed, with only a hazy glow filtered through the paper door, barely illuminating the traditional tatami mats, low table, and cabinet in the corner.

The air was filled with a faint scent of camphor wood and incense.

Kiyoshi had already walked up to her, so close that he could smell the faint scent of soap on her.

He lowered his head, his gaze sweeping over her eyes and brows as if they were real, those eyes that were filled with fear yet made all the more alluring, the small, perfectly placed beauty mark at the corner of her eye, and finally settling on her slightly trembling lips.

"Sister Ye Yue, fortunes change every thirty years... How could you have imagined that things would turn out this way back then?"

"It's so easy," Kiyoshi said slowly.

Uchiha Hazuki suddenly remembered an afternoon many years ago, when Kiyoshi had only been in the Uchiha clan for a short time.

As a member of the Uchiha clan, she possessed the innate sense of superiority inherent in her clan. Faced with this outsider's eager request to learn Uchiha-style ninjutsu, she deliberately delayed, gave perfunctory responses, and even displayed a hint of contempt...

Those details, long buried by the dust of time, are now breathtakingly clear.

Because that was the beginning of the disaster; if it hadn't happened, she wouldn't have offended Uchiha Kiyoshi.

"Izumi...Izumi...she'll be getting out of school soon..."

She uttered Uchiha Izumi's name with difficulty.

"I'll be quick."

Kiyoshi's tone was completely flat. He paused briefly, as if correcting a trivial detail, before continuing:
"Oh no, I mean as fast as possible."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

His physical body is now moving towards the "Sage Body" of Hashirama Senju. It is foreseeable that Kiyoshi's body will have even greater potential than Hashirama Senju's body, which is not impossible.

Kiyoshi was very curious: if an ordinary Uchiha obtained his cells and flesh, could he stimulate the development of the Mangekyou Sharingan?
Mikoto awakened her Sharingan early on, making it impossible for her to provide effective data for the experiments Kiyoshi wanted to conduct.

"But……"

Uchiha Hazuki's expression still held reservations, as if she wanted to say something.

But she could only watch helplessly as Kiyoshi approached.

Bang bang.

There was a knocking sound at the door.

Uchiha Hazuki said to Kiyoshi with a sigh of relief:
"I'll open the door."

When Uchiha Hazuki opened the door, she found that the person knocking was a boy.

Uchiha Itachi.

"Hello, Aunt Hazuki."

Itachi said quietly.

"Itachi, are you here to see Izumi?"

Hazuki Uchiha knew that Itachi was Mikoto's son and that Izumi was her classmate.

"Ah."

Itachi nodded emphatically.

After thinking it over carefully, he hesitated for a while before deciding to come and apologize to Quan.

What he said was indeed too harsh.

Anyone is qualified to be a ninja; that is their freedom.

If only those with exceptional talent could become ninjas, Itachi estimated that the entire ninja world would lose 90% or even more of its ninjas.

There are always people more talented than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. There will always be ninjas with stronger and better abilities.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Itachi uttered a questioning sound again.

Itachi's powerful "Yang" Release talent also gave him excellent sensory abilities.

He immediately realized there was someone else inside, and it was a man.

Looking up, I saw another figure standing behind Uchiha Hazuki.

"...Lord Hokage."

A look of surprise appeared on Itachi's face.

What is Father doing here?

What are you doing here with Aunt Hazuki?

"It's Itachi."

Qingsi spoke.

"Haha, come in first, Itachi, it's cold outside."