Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Seeing this, Ino subconsciously took a step closer to Kiyoshi, her face filled with worry.

Just as Kiyoshi was about to speak, a gentle female voice came:

"Mute, there's no need to be so tense."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, walking slowly towards them.

She was wearing a standard Hokage robe, but her demeanor was completely different from that of the dashing Sannin in reality. She appeared more composed and even had a scholarly air about her.

She was even wearing red-rimmed glasses. Her gaze fell on Kiyoshi with a look of doubt, but not much hostility.

"Lord Hokage!"

Shizune and the Dark Guard immediately bowed.

Tsunade nodded slightly, walked up to Kiyoshi, and stopped a few steps away.

Her gaze swept over the flower shop that had been repaired using the "Wood" Release technique, and a hint of amazement flashed in her eyes.

It's important to know that since her grandfather Hashirama Senju passed away, Tsunade has never seen a ninja who knows "Wood Release" again.

At most, there were only experimental subjects like Yamato, which were entirely man-made.

Tsunade then looked at Kiyoshi and said softly:

"Powerful Wood Release, an unfamiliar face... Can you tell me your origins? And who was the person you just fought?"

Her tone was calm, and it was clear that Tsunade did not want to provoke Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi looked at this quiet version of Tsunade, and a thought flashed through his mind.

He could easily escape questioning using illusions, but that was not his goal.

He needs to establish himself in this world and acquire information; since he's already here, he definitely wants to maximize his profits.

Resources from the "Limited Tsukuyomi" world can also be used to give back to the real world and accelerate the cultivation of the Divine Tree.

"My name is Kiyoshi, a wandering ninja. You can also consider me a traveler."

Kiyoshi's words were half true and half false, and he continued:
"As for that person from before, he was a masked attacker skilled in 'lightning' techniques. His identity was unknown, and I have already repelled him."

"Kiyoshi...?"

Tsunade repeated the name, her brown-gold eyes fixed on Kiyoshi.

There are quite a few people named Kiyoshi, and Tsunade even knows that the Fourth Raikage was named Yotsuki Kiyoshi.

What intrigued Tsunade even more was why Kiyoshi had the Uchiha clan's flaming fan emblem on his body.

However, the strength he displayed and his actions in repairing the flower shop at least indicate that he currently does not harbor any obvious malice towards Konoha.

Moreover, the reappearance of the long-lost "Wood" Release technique and the significance behind it compels her to treat it with utmost care.

"Konoha thanks you for repelling the attackers."

Tsunade spoke slowly.

"But your identity and power are still in question. Until the truth is found, we hope you can stay in Konoha for the time being and cooperate with our investigation. Of course, we will arrange temporary accommodation for you and will not restrict your freedom. We just hope that you can be questioned when necessary."

This can be considered a mild form of surveillance and recruitment. Tsunade knew very well that such a powerful stranger who had mastered the "Wood" Release could not be used by Konoha, nor could he be allowed to become an enemy, especially at a time when undercurrents were swirling.

Kiyoshi looked at Tsunade's eyes, then glanced at Ino beside him who was looking at him with worried eyes, hesitated for a moment, and nodded:

"can."

He needed a legitimate identity to stay in Konoha temporarily, and Tsunade's suggestion was exactly what he wanted.

Ino saw that Kiyoshi had agreed to stay and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

Seeing that the Hokage had made a decision, Shizune said no more, only signaling the Anbu to lift the alert, but the number of eyes secretly observing did not decrease.

Tsunade gave Kiyoshi a deep look, as if trying to discern something beneath his calm exterior.

"Jingyin, arrange accommodations for Mr. Kiyoshi."

Tsunade gave the order, then nodded slightly to Kiyoshi, turned and left with the Anbu ninja.

After the others left, Ino looked at the flowers scattered all over the ground, lying messily by the street.

"Let's tidy up the flowers first."

Kiyoshi's voice pulled Ino back from her thoughts.

"Ah, yes."

Ino quickly bent down and hurriedly picked up the delicate flowers, afraid of causing any further damage.

Kiyoshi bent down and gently picked up a bunch of pale purple bellflowers, handing them back to Ino.

His long, slender fingers lightly touched Ino's slightly flustered fingers.

Ino trembled slightly like a startled deer, her cheeks quickly flushing red. She took the bouquet and murmured softly:

"Thank you, thank you..."

The two were quietly moving the flowers back into the shop to arrange them when suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, carrying a sense of urgency.

"Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi, are you alright?"

Hinata, the leader of the group, returned, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, clearly having run all the way there.

Her full breasts rose and fell with her rapid breathing, and her fitted top accentuated her curvaceous figure.

As soon as she rushed over, she nervously grabbed Qing Si's arm, her white eyes scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if afraid he might be missing a single hair.

"I am fine."

Qing Si let her hold him, his tone indifferent.

"I was so scared! I ran to the edge of the village but couldn't find you anywhere. I was planning to come back and wait for you, but thank goodness you're back..."

Hinata, the eldest sister, breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

The Qing official's words were concise and to the point.

At this moment, Hinata, the eldest sister, noticed Ino quietly arranging flowers on the side and the newly renovated flower shop.

She raised an eyebrow, released Kiyoshi's arm, put her hands on her hips, and walked up to Ino with a hostile look in her eyes:

"Hey, Ino, what's going on with your shop? It looks... like it's been renovated?"

Ino felt a little uneasy under her gaze and instinctively shrank back, explaining in a low voice:

"It was Kiyoshi who fixed it for me using Wood Release..."

"Wood Release?"

Hinata, the leader, turned around in surprise and glanced at Seiji, her white eyes flashing with curiosity.

But his attention quickly returned to Ino, especially when he saw the lingering blush on her cheeks and her delicate appearance. A strange sense of displeasure rose in his heart, as if his possessions were being coveted.

She leaned closer to Ino, almost touching her face, exuding the aura of a delinquent girl, and said:

"I'm warning you, Ino, Kiyoshi is under my protection. Don't you dare get any funny ideas!"

"Hinata, I didn't..."

Ino was so frightened that she waved her hands repeatedly, her face turning even redder, like a ripe apple.

"Hmph, it's better not to."

Hinata, the eldest sister, finally gave a satisfied hum and returned to Kiyoshi's side.

Just then, at a street corner not far away, a small figure quietly peeked out.

It was Hinata Hanabi who had followed her older sister.

The white light, surpassing even the Sharingan's perception, allowed Hyuga Hikaru to see clearly, even from a distance, the appearance of the man who had caused her sister's unusual behavior.

"Black hair... a beautiful face..."

Hinata Hanabi silently evaluated it in her mind.

"His temperament... is very special, unlike ordinary people."

She watched as her sister unabashedly linked arms with the man, and although the man's expression was indifferent, he did not refuse. Her curiosity about Kiyoshi grew even stronger.

"Who is this man who makes my sister so concerned, even... a little afraid of Ino-nee-san getting close to him?"

She decided to observe further and did not show herself immediately. Hinata, the eldest sister, pestered Kiyoshi, insisting on taking him to try other delicious food to make up for the ramen he missed that morning.

Kiyoshi glanced at the flower shop, which was almost completely tidied up, and at Ino, who visibly relaxed, and nodded.

"Ino, do you want to come along?"

Out of politeness, Kiyoshi asked a question casually.

"No, no need!"

Ino quickly shook her head, forcing a smile, "I still need to watch the shop, you guys go ahead."

She didn't want to face Hinata's "kind" gaze again.

Watching Kiyoshi being half-dragged away by Hinata, the eldest sister, Ino stood at the shop entrance until their figures disappeared around the street corner before letting out a soft sigh, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

…………

The Land of Fire, the Valley of the End.

Several figures darted swiftly through the valley filled with the acrid and damp air.

Leading the group was Nara Shikamaru, who still looked like he hated trouble, but his eyes held a seriousness he didn't usually have.

Following behind him were Choji Akimichi and Kiba Inuzuka, as well as several members of the ANBU responsible for reconnaissance and analysis.

The sight before them made them gasp.

The once rushing river has developed a huge fault line, and the cliffs on both sides are covered with deep, crisscrossing cracks and large areas of scorched marks.

Moreover, there are many huge footprints and pits left on the ground, as if there was once a battle between giants here.

"Is this... really something that could be caused by a battle between ninjas?"

Choji stopped chewing potato chips, staring in disbelief.

"Wang Wang..."

Akamaru's face was filled with ferocity, but after smelling some scents in the air, he quickly tucked his tail between his legs.

Animals are often more sensitive to danger than humans.

"I really want to have a cat."

Kiba Inuzuka looked at Akamaru.

He doesn't like dogs, but his family needs to keep them for the sake of tradition.

Shikamaru crouched down, grabbed a handful of scorched earth, and frowned deeply.

“This is so troublesome… According to intelligence, this guy has two, no, at least three completely different types of chakra residue, all of which have reached extremely high levels.”

He looked up at the huge footprints and the devastated terrain around him.

"The scale of the battle far exceeded our expectations. Both sides used giant chakra creations similar to 'giants.' That guy named Kiyoshi is much more dangerous than we anticipated."

The collected samples and on-site drawings were quickly archived in the dark areas.

This information must be reported to the Hokage immediately.

……

Hokage Building.

Tsunade looked at the report presented by the Anbu and the drawings made on site, her usually quiet face filled with solemnity.

Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the table as she recalled Shizune's description of Kiyoshi and Shikamaru's analysis of the multiple bloodline limits.

"Wood Release, Susanoo, and even traces of Lava Release and Ice Release... How could one person simultaneously master so many completely different bloodline limits?"

Tsunade was completely helpless.

"Fortunately, I didn't choose to offend him."

She felt somewhat relieved.

"Increase surveillance, but don't provoke him easily. Try to make contact and understand his purpose."

Tsunade issued the order. Maintaining the status quo was the safest option until they could ascertain the enemy's true strength.

…………

In the afternoon, the sunlight softened a bit.

The flower shop door was pushed open.

"Ino, I heard about what happened this morning. Are you alright?"

A vibrant pink figure rushed in; it was Sakura Haruno.

She was dressed in a ninja outfit that resembled a cheongsam, and her face showed concern.

In this world, she remains Ino's friend, only now she has a more cheerful personality.

"Sakura."

Seeing her best friend, Ino's face lit up with a genuine smile.

"I'm fine, thanks to..."

Before she could finish speaking, Sakura keenly noticed that Ino's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the direction of the street, the direction where Kiyoshi and Hinata had left, and her face showed a distracted expression.

Sakura's eyes darted around, and a sly smile appeared on her face.

She leaned closer to Ino, nudged her lightly with her elbow, and teased her in a low voice:
"Hey, Ino~ something's not right with you? You keep looking outside, are you waiting for someone? Could it be... that mysterious man who's supposedly really handsome and saved your shop like a hero?"

"Ah! Sakura, don't talk nonsense."

Ino's face flushed bright red instantly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She hurriedly waved her hands in denial:

"I...I didn't, I was just...just checking if there were any guests."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Sakura drawled out her words, her smile becoming even more mischievous.

"But your face is so red, redder than the reddest rose in the shop! Tell me honestly, who is it? Do you have feelings for him?"

"do not know……"

Ino was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground, and reached out to cover Sakura's mouth.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'm going to... I'm going to ignore you!"

Two girls were laughing and joking around in the flower shop, radiating youthful energy.

Although Ino vehemently denied it, the panic in her eyes, revealing her true feelings, did not escape Sakura's notice.

Seeing Ino's expression, Sakura understood and stopped pressing the issue, simply smiling and saying:

"Alright, alright, I'm not kidding you anymore. But I am really curious about the kind of man that even Ino likes. You must introduce him to me next time you have the chance!"

Ino blushed and glared at Sakura reproachfully, but didn't argue back. Her heart, however, started beating faster than usual.

…………

Several days passed.

Sand Hidden Village.

The scorching sun baked the endless sea of ​​sand, casting a scorching golden hue over the massive ninja village.

The village's protective barrier distorted the light slightly under the high temperature.

This is the most barren place in the ninja world.

However, on this seemingly ordinary afternoon, a blue bolt of lightning appeared without warning above Sunagakure.

As the lightning subsided, the cold, aloof figure of 'Yotsuki Seiji' was revealed.

His black hair flew wildly, and fine arcs of electricity crackled around his body. His cold gaze swept across the village below, finally locking onto the temple deep within the village, the temple used to imprison and protect the elderly and frail One-Tailed Jinchūriki... Bunpuku the Elder.

"Enemy attack! High alert!"

The ninjas of Sunagakure quickly noticed the appearance of Yotsuki Seiji.

The Fourth Kazekage, Hakura, also appeared with his Kazekage bodyguards, Rasa and others. (End of Chapter)