Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

As expected of someone handpicked by the Land of Lightning, their physique is truly impressive.

If one's physical condition is poor, they would have been eliminated by the harsh environment long ago.

Including Kiyoshi's own Yotsuki clan bloodline, which had undergone countless years of rigorous selection, making him, even without the help of special techniques, much stronger than the average person after he became a ninja through nutritional supplementation.

But the current Fourth Raikage is as tall and strong as an iron tower, with bulging muscles under his bronze skin, full of explosive power. He has obviously recovered from that blow and regained the domineering aura and majesty of the Raikage.

He opened his arms, not quite to embrace, but his posture was full of power.

"It has indeed been a long time, Fourth Raikage."

Kiyoshi said.

The Fourth Raikage nodded slightly, then looked at Samui and Atsui behind Kiyoshi.

These two have already been classified as rogue ninjas within the Hidden Cloud Village, but their ninja status has not yet been officially revoked.

But now that Kiyoshi is here, it's clear he can't do such a thing.

"Mabuyi."

The Fourth Raikage spoke to a woman beside him.

The Fourth Raikage usually delegates diplomatic duties to Mabui.

The woman was none other than Raikage's secretary, Mabui.

She had light brown skin that looked smooth and delicate, which contrasted beautifully with her long, white hair that was as white as clouds and as white as snow.
"Everyone, please follow me."

Mabuyi opened his mouth.

She walked ahead, dressed in a well-tailored secretary/office lady outfit characteristic of Kumogakure: a white shirt and a dark short jacket on top, a pencil skirt on the bottom, and long boots.

Therefore, in the background, one can clearly see the voluptuous and proud bust line and slender waist outlined by the silhouette, which is both capable and full of mature feminine charm.

At the end of the welcoming party, a female ninja with long blonde hair wearing a Jonin vest stared intently at Kiyoshi, her eyes filled with complex emotions, undisguised hostility, and a hint of humiliation.

She is the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails, Yugito.

Yugito still can't forget how, during the Third Shinobi World War, Uchiha Kiyoshi used overwhelming power to instantly trap her in a genjutsu. The feeling of being powerless to resist, as if being played with in the palm of her hand, is an indelible humiliation for this strong-willed ninja.

Especially the years I spent imprisoned in Konoha...

At this moment, as one of the guards, she could only suppress her anger and perform her duties.

The group was led to the Raikage's office, where they took their seats.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Mabui, as the Raikage's strategist, began a tentative conversation.

She gracefully poured tea for everyone, and then casually spoke:

"Speaking of which, the ninja world has been quite turbulent lately. We have received some scattered intelligence about the remnants of that force called 'Akatsuki'... which seems to still be active."

She raised her eyes, her gaze seemingly falling on Kiyoshi, but actually also sweeping over Tsunade.

"There are unconfirmed reports that they seem to be abusing some kind of forbidden technique that desecrates the dead. I wonder if the Hokage has more concrete information on this? In particular, a Konoha ninja named Kato Dan, whose name seems to be related to these incidents."

When the name Kato Dan was clearly pronounced, the air in the office seemed to freeze for a moment.

"He and Orochimaru were both members of the Shinkyo organization. Together, they launched an attack on Takigakure, severely injuring the current leader of Takigakure, Shibuki, and also taking away the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki."

Mabuyi spoke up.

These are no secrets.

Takigakure Village had no intention of hiding it and spread the news immediately.

If they kept it hidden, Takigakure could continue to be among the top tier of the five great nations, just like in the past.

However, in that case, the actions of the Shinkyo organization would not be known to others.

Takigakure Village will suffer in silence.

Ultimately, Takigakure decided to spread the news, drawing everyone's attention to the Shinkyo organization.

This way, if the Shinkyo organization were to use the Seven-Tails' power in the future, it would be prevented.

This behavior is actually disrupting the "balance of the tailed beasts".

All nations tacitly adhere to this agreement: even if they capture a Jinchūriki from an enemy nation, they will not immediately transfer the Tailed Beast, but will either kill it or wait for someone to ransom it back.

If a ninja village collects too many tailed beasts, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of other forces, leading to a siege.

"what?!"

Tsunade suddenly looked up, slamming her teacup down on the table with a clatter, spilling tea.

Her face turned deathly pale, and her brown-gold pupils contracted in shock as she said:
"You mean... Duan? He...resurrected? And became...a rogue ninja? That's impossible!"

She glanced at Kiyoshi instinctively, her eyes filled with disbelief and a panicked search for confirmation.

Kiyoshi frowned slightly. He gave Tsunade a reassuring look, then turned to Mabui and the Raikage, saying:

“Miss Mabui is very well-informed. Konoha does have some clues about the New Akatsuki's misuse of forbidden techniques. However, what happened in Takigakure was Orochimaru's personal behavior. He has been labeled a rogue ninja, and whatever he does has nothing to do with Konoha.”

"Hmph, isn't that your Second Hokage's forbidden technique?"

The Fourth Raikage couldn't help but say.

Who doesn't know that the "Impure World Reincarnation Technique" is the work of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju?
He developed this forbidden technique that desecrated the dead and even used it on the battlefield.

It was only because it was so heinous that it was banned.

Orochimaru stole the forbidden technique sealed in Konoha.

Kiyoshi said.

"Does the use of some kind of magic mean that others are also implicated?"

Kiyoshi chuckled lightly.

He raised his left hand, where a pale blue arc of electricity swirled, like a laser.

Storm escape!

Kiyoshi used a technique that was a mixture of "Lightning" and "Water" chakra.

Lightning alone cannot be freely controlled, but with the addition of the "water" attribute, the technique can flow as freely as water, and the lightning becomes a laser whose direction and angle can be freely controlled.

Kiyoshi raised his right hand again, revealing jet-black arcs of electricity that crackled and popped.

Black Thunder!

"Then what am I, who uses these two techniques?"

Kiyoshi said.

Both "Storm Release" and black lightning are actually signature ninjutsu of Kumogakure.

Kiyoshi's black lightning initially mostly came from the Third Raikage.

Later, Kiyoshi innovated and continuously improved upon his style, transforming it into a uniquely personal style of lightning release.

"Humph!"

The Fourth Raikage's expression was not good.

He himself did not inherit the black lightning from his father, the Third Raikage.

Currently, only Darui can use it in the entire Hidden Cloud Village.

During his imprisonment in Konoha, Darui was considered the most promising candidate to become the Fifth Raikage.

After his return, he continued to serve as the Raikage of Kumogakure.

"Don't get agitated, Raikage."

Mabuyi quickly replied.

Raikage usually has a fiery temper, and the Fourth Raikage is no exception.

If it weren't for the presence of Konoha behind him and Kiyoshi's formidable personal strength, Mabui felt that the Raikage would be about to make a decisive move.

"Let's talk about the deal with Konoha first."

Mabui spoke, took out several pages of a contract bound together, bent down and handed them to Kiyoshi.

In Qingsi, you can also see the distinctive ravines of the Mabuyi people.

To be honest, Kiyoshi has tasted many fruits.

However, I have never actually eaten the light brown fruit.

"Are you alright, Tsunade-sensei?"

Kiyoshi took it and looked at Tsunade beside him.

Tsunade seemed very confused; she became like this after hearing Kato Dan's information.

She didn't understand why Kato Dan had become a rogue ninja.

At the same time, he also felt guilty.

Because she remembered that she had kissed Kiyoshi a few days ago.

So... what should her relationship with Kato Dan be?
Although the two did not get married, nor did they formally establish any relationship, they did not engage in any actions that crossed the line.

But... what will Dan Kato think?

"I am fine."

Tsunade shook her head.

Kiyoshi reached out and took Tsunade's hand, stroking the back of her hand.

Upon seeing this, Tsunade felt a surge of warmth in her heart, knowing that Kiyoshi was comforting her.

But the more she felt this way, the more guilty she became.

She felt sorry for Kato Dan.

Because Kato Dan's image in her mind was indeed becoming increasingly blurred.

Instead, he became obsessed with Kiyoshi's figure, unable to extricate himself.

This wasn't something she could change; it was something that happened naturally, like water flowing into a channel.

After all, Kiyoshi actually spent much more time with her than Kato Dan did.

She became acquainted with Dan Kato after Dan Kato supported her medical ninja plan at the Jonin meeting.

Not long after, Kato Dan died in the Second Shinobi World War.

As for Kiyoshi, she could say that she watched him grow up from childhood and he accompanied her for more than ten or twenty years.

"uncle!"

Shizune was also very shocked when she heard the news.

But what shocked her even more was that Kiyoshi actually took Tsunade's hand without hesitation.

Such a surge of information almost overwhelmed my silent brain.

No, how did the relationship become so complicated?

Tsunade is her teacher, that is, her master, so what should she call Kiyoshi from now on?
"Ok?"

Uchiha Hikaru had never heard of the name Kato Dan before, and wondered why the expressions of the people around him had changed.

And why did Lord Kiyoshi suddenly hold that woman's hand?

Although the woman looked very young, the air about her gave Uchiha Hikaru the feeling of a mature woman.

He must be much older than Kiyoshi.

This left even the simple-minded Uchiha Hikaru confused.

Time passes quietly.

"That's it for today."

The Qing official presented the treaty to Mabuyi.

The above are nothing more than trade matters, as well as further exchanges on medical ninjutsu.

However, Tsunade is not in that condition right now, so Kiyoshi plans to talk about it again in a few days.

"Killer Bee, take the rest of you down there."

Mabuyi opened his mouth.

She subconsciously wanted Yugito to bring it, but then she remembered some past grievances between Yugito and Kiyoshi, so she gave up.

Kirabi nodded.

When facing Kiyoshi, he had absolutely no interest in rapping.

Killer Bee quickly led Kiyoshi forward, and the group arrived at a temporary residence.

The area is filled with buildings in the style of Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village). Looking up, thunderclouds are rolling in the sky, as if it's about to rain.

"I...I'm going back to rest now."

Tsunade seemed to be in a bad mood, so she went straight back to her room.

"Tsunade-sama..."

Jingyin called out, her face full of worry.

But there was nothing she could do.

Moreover, after learning that her uncle, Kato Dan, had become a rogue ninja, her thoughts were incredibly complex.

"You all should get some rest. I'm going to check on Tsunade-sensei."

Kiyoshi said.

"Please, Kiyoshi."

Shizune looked at Kiyoshi with a pleading expression.

Kiyoshi nodded and then entered Tsunade's room.

"What do you plan to do with Kato Dan?" Tsunade sat on the bed, looking out the window.

Her hips had distorted somewhat on the bed, making them appear quite plump.

The light blue capri pants also felt tight.

"What does Tsunade-sensei want me to do now?"

Kiyoshi said.

He wanted to see what position Kato Dan held in Tsunade's heart now.

In the original story, Tsunade almost agreed to Orochimaru's request in order to revive Dan Kato and Nawaki.

If Orochimaru were to repent and say he would not destroy Konoha, but instead resurrect the Third Hokage, it remains to be seen what Tsunade would choose.

"I……"

Tsunade raised her brown-gold eyes and looked at Kiyoshi.

"Naturally, we will do it according to the village rules."

Tsunade spoke slowly.

The so-called basis is the killing of the rogue ninja.

Ninjas who betray their villages will be wanted and hunted down by their former villages.

If Kato Dan also becomes a rogue ninja, he will undoubtedly be an S-rank rogue ninja as well.

"I'm relieved to hear from Tsunade-sensei. I thought I was no match for Kato Dan..."

Qingsi said.

Upon hearing Kiyoshi's words, Tsunade turned her head and looked at Kiyoshi's young face.

She felt guilty towards Kato Dan and remorseful towards Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi was so young and had such a promising future, yet I ruined him.

They took away the most precious thing from Kiyoshi.

She gave her first kiss to Kiyoshi, and Kiyoshi gave her his first kiss.

that is good.

The downside is the age gap between them; she's several generations older than Kiyoshi, and it's unclear what Kato Dan will do after his resurrection.

"No...that's not true."

Tsunade shook her head.

Time can change many things.

She now feels more guilty towards Kato Dan.

He felt guilty for saving Kato Dan's life, and also guilty for being an older man who had taken advantage of a younger woman, Kiyoshi.

"Is there any wine?"

Tsunade asked.

She knew that Kiyoshi had improved the sealing scroll; its small size could hold many more items than some of the larger sealing scrolls of the past.

"Of course."

Kiyoshi had a miniature sealing scroll, about the size of a capsule, hanging from his waist, and took out some wine stored inside.

These are all drinks that Tsunade likes to drink.

Because Kiyoshi doesn't usually drink much, and he used to often accompany Tsunade to gamble, he prepared some of the alcohol that Tsunade liked.

Upon seeing these bottles of wine, Tsunade's eyes darkened even further.

This kid... he's really good to her.

Unfortunately, she was somewhat incompetent as a teacher.

Could the fact that Jingyin is stuck in a limbo, neither good enough for high-level jobs nor low-level ones, also be partly due to her being an irresponsible teacher?

Tsunade thought about it for a long time, then picked up the wine jar.

"Don't you need a cup?"

Kiyoshi said.

"Need not."

Tsunade shook her head.

Open the lid, and bring your hand close to the edge of the wine jar; the rosy lips begin to gleam with a moist sheen.

Some translucent liquor trickled down his neck, disappearing into the crowded snow-capped mountains.

Soon, due to the alcohol content, Tsunade's cheeks began to turn red, and she became somewhat tipsy.

"What will I do when I get old someday?"

Tsunade asked.

She looks so young now entirely thanks to the anti-aging effect of the "Yin Seal".

Sometimes, when chakra is depleted too much and the body is nearing its limit, signs of aging will appear.

Although her appearance will return to normal as time goes by and her chakra recovers, she will eventually grow old.

Furthermore, her lifespan was also a hurdle.

Kiyoshi is still so young; he'll outlive her by a long time.

“I was prepared for this a long time ago.”

Kiyoshi moved closer to Tsunade, looking directly into her eyes.

The two were extremely close, so close that Tsunade could hear the powerful heartbeat beneath Kiyoshi's muscular chest.

Boom!

A thunderclap sounded outside.

Then a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.

The light rain quickly turned into a downpour, pounding against the clear windowpane and flowing down.

The entire Hidden Cloud Village began to become misty and wet.

……

At the same time, two figures blended in.

"The 'Face-Changing Technique'—no matter how many times it's used, Orochimaru, you'll always feel its cruelty."

Kato covered his face with a mask.

"After death, a person will not feel pain. After death... there is only endless nothingness, just as if you were never born, or as if you have fallen into a deep sleep without dreams."

Orochimaru's face transformed into that of a strange man.

The way he spoke also began to change.

Sometimes, being alive isn't necessarily better than being dead.

Kato Dan thought of Tsunade, and a sharp pain flashed through his heart.

If he hadn't been resurrected, he wouldn't be suffering like this.

But even if he wanted to die now, the mastermind behind him wouldn't let him.

The New Akatsuki is playing a game of chess, a game that could affect the entire ninja world.

Kato Dan was acutely aware of this, but he was powerless to change anything.

Now, he's more interested in knowing what Tsunade is doing.

"It's getting late, they should have finished talking."

Kato pulled up the waterproof hood on his back to cover his new face and stepped into the downpour.

In his current body, Kato felt neither heat nor cold, nor any sensation whatsoever.

Only the pain in his heart sometimes made him feel as if his body, made of clay, was also grieving.

"Yes, I can sense Kiyoshi's presence."

A look of fanatical intoxication appeared on Orochimaru's face.

What a perfect body it was.

His desire to possess Kiyoshi's body wasn't something he'd done overnight.

Unfortunately, he never had the chance to fulfill his wish.

Sometimes Orochimaru would think that Uchiha Kiyoshi's chakra reserves were so vast that it meant his spiritual and physical energy were also enormous.

Can his "Reanimation Jutsu" really defeat Uchiha Kiyoshi, who possesses the Sharingan?
……

Meanwhile, Tsunade's residence.

Faced with such weather, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a chill.

Even without touching Kiyoshi, she could imagine how hot Kiyoshi's body must be.

But... Tsunade suppressed these feelings.

She turned her head and looked at the rain outside the window.

Rain splashed countless water droplets on the street, and ripples spread outwards in circles.

Tsunade picked up the sake jar and poured it into her mouth again.

pause pause pause...

Soon, the jar of wine was empty.

"The wine is gone."

Tsunade reached out her hand, gesturing for Kiyoshi to bring out another jar of sake, her tone clearly tinged with drunkenness.

However, she felt a small, cool object in her palm.

Tsunade subconsciously turned around to look, only to find a ring in her palm!
The ring's surface was engraved with a black sealing spell, making it appear as if it were wrapped in a dense pattern.

"What's this?"

Tsunade was somewhat puzzled.

"It can keep Tsunade looking young forever, not just on her skin, but also inside her body."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

He cannot achieve immortality or live forever yet.

However, there are many ways to prolong a person's lifespan.

Whether it's the natural energy he currently possesses or the dark chakra, he can do this.

Once Kiyoshi's divine tree cultivates the "Chakra Fruit" and he deciphers its secrets, the realm of immortality may not be a challenge for him at that time.

"This contains the chakra I refined. Wearing it will slow down the rate at which your flesh weakens, and when combined with the 'Yin Seal,' it will have a very good effect."

Tsunade looked down at the ring, her fingers unconsciously tightening, gripping the ring very tightly.

"But doesn't this go against the common sense of the world? Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the laws of nature..."

Kiyoshi gently took her hand holding the ring and said:

"Tsunade-sensei, what we call common sense is just the boundary of our current understanding. The development of medical ninjutsu has repeatedly broken through the common sense of the past, saving countless people who were destined to die. This ring only slows down the decay process. It is in accordance with the power of life, not against it."

He paused and continued:

"I hope you have more time, time to do what you want to do, and time to walk further with me. I don't want to be able to watch your back gradually disappear into the distance one day in the future."

As Kiyoshi spoke, he effortlessly scooped Tsunade up from behind.

Even in this act of embracing someone, Tsunade sensed that Kiyoshi's technique was highly skilled.

But... looking into Kiyoshi's eyes, Tsunade couldn't speak, her eyes somewhat dazed.

Finally, it became inexplicable again.

"Aren't you afraid that your reputation as Hokage will be ruined?"

"If Tsunade-sensei isn't afraid, why should I be? Besides, my surname is Uchiha, which has a bad reputation in the past."

Qingsi smiled.

The Uchiha clan is a good brand name.

A normal person who goes mad will be condemned by everyone.

When the Uchiha clan members go crazy, they feel it's perfectly normal, and bystanders will only say, "Oh, it's the Uchiha clan, that's normal."

Tsunade was amused by Kiyoshi's words, and a flutter of emotion welled up in her heart.

"You traitor!"

She said it shyly.

Kiyoshi bent down and drank his wine.

The jar was empty; the wine that Kiyoshi drank was not the wine from the jar.

"What are you doing……"

Tsunade rubbed her face against Kiyoshi's face.

Kiyoshi raised his head and said:

"Ah."

Kiyoshi's answer was, yes! (End of Chapter)