Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 462 Bathing Together with Konan Yuhi Kurenai

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they arrived at the other side of the Kiyoshi residence.

In the arena, two figures are engaged in a fierce battle.

One of them was Tayuya, who occasionally played her flute. Accompanied by the piercing sound of the flute, an invisible sonic illusion surged towards her opponent like a tide.

Before long, her skin darkened considerably, and bone-like horns grew on her head.

Curse Seal Transformation!
In an instant, Tayuya's movements became much faster, and her delicate body also expanded to a certain extent.

It's like growing from the figure of a young girl into a full-figured and healthy woman.

Tayuya's opponent is Uchiha Hikaru.

Hikaru Uchiha did not activate his Sharingan, relying solely on taijutsu and basic Uchiha-style swordsmanship to evade Tayuya's attacks each time, or to disperse sound waves with chakra, clearly handling the situation with ease.

It's more like he's sparring with Tayuya, guiding her to become familiar with and control the power brought by the cursed seal.

"Ho!"

Tayuya let out a sharp cry, and the flute music became shrill and rapid. Several visible purple sonic blades formed out of thin air and shot towards Uchiha Hikaru in a fan shape, with speed and power several times stronger than before.

Uchiha Hikaru shifted his feet and simultaneously formed hand seals rapidly.

"Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!"

A powerful whirlwind erupted from her mouth. Although it wasn't a high-level wind technique, the timing and angle were perfect, dispersing the core structure of the sonic blade and neutralizing it completely.

After arriving in this era, Uchiha Hikaru also learned a lot about the ninjutsu of this era from Kiyoshi.

She was no longer limited to eye techniques and fire jutsu, but had mastered many more techniques.

Tayuya stopped attacking, panting, her face showing a hint of resentment, but mostly excitement.

She could sense that, under the guidance of Uchiha Hikaru and with the aid of the cursed seal, her genjutsu, especially her sound-genjutsu combined attack method, was improving rapidly.

Kiyoshi appeared silently at the sidelines and clapped.

"Seiji."

When Uchiha Hikaru saw Kiyoshi arrive, a slight change appeared on her usually indifferent face.

Tayuya quickly turned around and saw Kiyoshi. A look of admiration flashed across her face, but she quickly lowered her head, feeling that it would be a desecration of Kiyoshi's captivating charm.

She quickly spoke up:

"Lord Seiji."

Kiyoshi's gaze fell on Tayuya, a crimson glint flashing in his black eyes.

The Sharingan saw through the flow of chakra within her body.

"Not bad, the cursed seal is highly adaptable, the illusion talent has not been wasted, and the guidance from the light is also very good."

Kiyoshi nodded slightly, his tone praising.

Having gained Kiyoshi's approval, Tayuya felt a slight sense of relief and a surge of joy welled up inside her.

Lord Kiyoshi not only took her in and allowed her to stay in Konoha, but also granted her power and taught her how to become stronger.

Tayuya wants to spend her whole life pursuing such an adult.

"Thank you for your hard work, Hikaru."

Kiyoshi then turned his gaze to Uchiha Hikaru.

When he has nothing else to do, Kiyoshi will have Uchiha Hikaru practice with Tayuya or Guren.

"This is what I should do."

Uchiha Hikaru parted her lips slightly and said.

As a weapon of war, she must obey orders.

Although Kiyoshi said she was no longer a weapon, Uchiha Hikaru still voluntarily revealed her identity here.

At most, I live more freely than before.

Keep practicing.

Kiyoshi's figure disappeared again.

The next moment, he appeared on a remote island far from the Land of Fire.

That is, the Island of Spirits.

This area has been completely brought under Konoha's control and has been assigned by Kiyoshi to Uzumaki Enoka and Ni to manage.

The island has a pleasant climate and lush vegetation, and is divided into different areas to accommodate the habits of different kinds of spirit beasts.

You can see huge ninja dogs running and training, agile monkeys darting through the forest, and even some rare bird summons soaring in specific areas.

Hui Naoko was standing in an open area, directing several keepers to feed a batch of newly hatched lizard-like spirit beasts.

She was dressed in a smart ninja outfit, her long red hair tied into a neat ponytail, and she looked energetic.

"Lord Seiji!"

Sensing the spatial fluctuations, Ena immediately turned around and saw Kiyoshi.

"Hmm, come and see how things are."

Kiyoshi walked to her side, his gaze sweeping over the vibrant spirit beasts.

"Everything went well, Lord Kiyoshi."

Hui Naiguo gave a report.

"These swift lizards are growing faster than expected, and they are expected to be ready for combat communication in another two months. The Iron-Armed Ape population is growing steadily and has already begun to assist the village's construction team. And those Thunderhawks over there, although they are difficult to tame, will be excellent aerial reconnaissance units once successfully trained..."

She introduced the various achievements with great familiarity. These summoning beasts not only provide powerful combat support for Konoha ninjas, but their byproducts, such as specific hair, shed skin, and feathers, are also materials for high-grade ninja tools and medicinal herbs.

It can bring considerable economic income to Konoha.

More importantly, in Kiyoshi's eyes, these summoning beasts with their unique physiological structures and chakra systems are themselves extremely valuable research materials.

Their cellular activity and chakra circuits are very different from those of human ninjas, providing valuable experimental samples and data support for Kiyoshi to explore and develop new ninjutsu or forbidden techniques.

Kiyoshi nodded in satisfaction.

He initially entrusted the island and the cultivation task to Uzumaki Enoka because he valued her potential in sealing techniques.

Unexpectedly, she also demonstrated amazing talent and enthusiasm in management and cultivation, managing the base in an orderly manner and making it thrive.

“Well done. Keep it up. If you need resources, just apply to the village directly.”

Qing Si gave the instructions.

"Yes."

Hui Naiguo nodded.

After completing his inspection, Kiyoshi used Flying Thunder God Technique to return to his residence once more.

Everything was progressing smoothly and in a better direction, which made him quite satisfied.

It can be said to be thriving!
……

The next day, early in the morning.

Kiyoshi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Konan, dressed in casual clothes that allowed for easy movement but still revealed their maid outfits, left Konoha Village and headed towards the capital of the Land of Fire.

Since it was a trip rather than a mission, Kiyoshi did not choose to travel at high speed, but instead walked like a traveler, enjoying the scenery of the Land of Fire along the way.

Lush forests and winding streams.

Kurenai was in a good mood, walking beside Kiyoshi, occasionally pointing to a certain scene and talking quietly, with a relaxed smile on her face.

Xiao Nan followed silently behind, keeping her head down and trying to minimize her presence.

As evening fell, they arrived at a scenic mountain forest.

The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the leaves, casting dappled light.

"Just rest here tonight."

Kiyoshi stopped and said.

He formed a mudra with his hands and pressed them to the ground.

"Wood Release: Linked Clan Technique!"

With a deep rumble, the ground rose up, and the wood grew and intertwined rapidly, forming a wooden cabin in the woods in the blink of an eye, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

Although Kurenai Yuhi had seen Kiyoshi use the "Wood" Release technique, she was still amazed every time she witnessed this miracle of creating life.

Xiao Nan's pupils contracted slightly, and she felt a chill run down her spine.

She discovered that the wooden house had many details, unlike a building created by ninja techniques, but rather something that was built by countless craftsmen.

Such chakra control is truly terrifying.

Kiyoshi pushed open the door of the wooden house. Inside, there were many basic facilities, all made of wooden furniture, and even a separate bedroom.

Then Kiyoshi took out some everyday furniture from the sealed scroll, such as blankets, quilts, and sofas.

"Before resting, let's soak in a hot spring to relax."

As he spoke, Qing Si walked to an open space outside the house and formed hand seals again.

"Earth Escape Technique: Earth Collapse Technique!"

"Water Release·Water Crush Wave!"

The ground quickly caved in, forming a regular pool, and then the nearby groundwater was drawn in, gushing into the pool.

Kiyoshi casually tossed a few blazing fire-attribute chakra balls into the bottom of the pool, and soon, the pool water began to steam, forming a natural open-air hot spring.

"All right."

Kiyoshi took off his outer robe, leaving him in only a pair of shorts, and stepped into the hot spring first. He leaned comfortably against the edge of the pool and closed his eyes.

Kurenai looked at the steaming hot spring, then at Kiyoshi in the pool, her cheeks slightly flushed, and asked somewhat shyly:

"Is this...is this mixed bathing?"

Kiyoshi opened his eyes, glanced at her, and a smile curved his lips:
"That's right, there's a special mixed-gender bath here. Hong, you shouldn't mind, right?"

Yuhi's face flushed red instantly, and she stammered:

"I...I'm going to change my clothes!" she said, and hurriedly ran into the wooden house.

Only Kiyoshi and Konan remained by the hot spring.

Kiyoshi turned his gaze to Konan and beckoned:

"come over."

Xiao Nan froze, standing still.

"Do you need me to repeat myself?"

Kiyoshi's tone was flat.

Xiao Nan took a deep breath and slowly moved to the edge of the pool.

Kiyoshi reached out and gently stroked her smooth cheek with his fingers, feeling the coolness of her skin and the slight trembling of her body.

Xiao Nan stared wide-eyed at the water, not daring to meet Qing Si's gaze or look away.

She could only keep telling herself: Just bear with it, it will pass soon, the month is already counting down...

Kiyoshi seemed to enjoy her angry but speechless expression, lingering his fingers on her cheek for a moment before slowly letting go.

Just then, Kurenai Yuhi also came out of the wooden house.

She changed into a white bath towel, wrapping it around her graceful figure, but the towel could not completely conceal her impressive assets.

Beneath her slender waist, her hips and buttocks were rounded, and a pair of long, fair legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of the bath towel.

She saw that Qing Si had just lowered his hand from Xiao Nan's face, and Xiao Nan quickly walked towards the wooden house with her head down, her face still flushed.

Kurenai frowned slightly, sensing something was amiss.

Is this maid proper or improper?
Why are you wearing gloves?
She looked at Kiyoshi in the pond with suspicion, but seeing his calm expression, she ultimately suppressed her doubts and did not ask him directly.

She cautiously stepped into the hot spring and sat down near Kiyoshi. The warm water made her sigh comfortably.

Xiao Nan also came out of the cabin soon. She was also wrapped in a bath towel, but deliberately chose to sit in the diagonal position furthest from Qing Si, burying most of her body in the water, only revealing her neck and head.

However, the curves outlined by the more intimate fabric of the bath towel after it was soaked in water surprised Kurenai Yuhi.

Xiao Nan appears slender, but her figure is surprisingly well-hidden.

The baby's waist was large, and although it wasn't as slender as Kurenai's, it was still slim and well-proportioned, which accentuated the fullness of her hips. Her legs were together and curled up, with slender yet strong lines.

That cool, aloof face paired with such a figure creates a unique, almost ascetic allure.

Kiyoshi watched the two women's figures in the misty steam, one passionate and fiery, voluptuous and graceful.

He pulled the nearby Kurenai close and, amidst her gasp, lowered his head to kiss her lips.

"Hmm... Kiyoshi... Minami is still here..."

Yuhi blushed deeply, her small hands weakly pushing him away, while her eyes glanced at Xiaonan, who seemed to be resting with her eyes closed in the distance.

"What are you afraid of?"

Kiyoshi released her, chuckled softly, and a hint of interest flashed in his eyes.

What he was planning was an even more advanced double-row strategy.

Kurenai felt flustered by his gaze, so she quickly broke free, swam back to her original position, and pretended to admire the scenery.

Xiao Nan never opened her eyes, as if she were asleep.

After soaking in the hot spring, the two women went back to their rooms to rest. Kiyoshi, however, quietly sneaked into Kurenai's room as night deepened.

He gently pulled back the covers, and a figure as white as moonlight lay on the bed, dazzling Kiyoshi's eyes.

Then Kiyoshi could see Kurenai's eyes, still bright in the darkness, filled with shyness.

……

A few days later, the group finally arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.

The capital city was indeed bustling and prosperous, with a constant flow of traffic and people. Tall buildings stood side by side, a stark contrast to the ninja style of Konoha, filled with worldly noise.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire had already received news of the Fourth Hokage's friendly visit and held a grand banquet to welcome him.

The banquet was held in the magnificent Daming Mansion, with exquisite delicacies and lively singing and dancing.

Kiyoshi attended the event with Kurenai Yuhi and Minami.

Kurenai changed into a proper evening gown, while Minami remained in her maid outfit. Although they attracted attention, no one dared to say anything to Kiyoshi.

The Twelve Guardian Ninjas, serving as the daimyo's personal bodyguards, were scattered around the banquet hall, vigilantly protecting the area.

Among them, Sarutobi Asuma saw Kurenai Yuhi and his face lit up with joy. He took advantage of a break between shifts to go up and greet her.

"Kurenai, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to come with the Hokage."

Sarutobi Asuma was somewhat surprised by Kurenai Yuhi's arrival.

Kurenai smiled slightly at him, her attitude friendly but maintaining a proper distance.
"Asuma, it's been a long time. I'm just out for a stroll with my entourage."

In her heart, Asma was more of a comrade-in-arms who had fought alongside her, and their relationship ended there.

Sarutobi Asuma said:

"Oh, okay. You guys go ahead and get busy. I'll contact you later, Hong."

After saying that, Sarutobi Asuma continued to carry out his guard duty.

"Thank you for your hard work, Asuma."

Kiyoshi patted Sarutobi Asuma on the shoulder.

The current Asuma Sarutobi is arguably growing much faster than in the original story.

He was only in his twenties, but he looked like he was in his thirties.

His face was rough, and his cheeks were covered with a thick beard.

Honestly, Kiyoshi thinks that Sarutobi Asuma in this outfit might have been a loli in some place in his previous life.

"It's been a long time, Your Highness."

Kiyoshi spoke, holding a medicine bottle in his hand.

A guard from the Land of Fire's daimyo took the medicine bottle and respectfully presented it to him.

"Good, good, thank you for your thoughtfulness, Kiyoshi."

A hint of joy appeared on the old face of the Fire Country Daimyo.

Every time he took the medicine given to him by Qing Si, he felt young again.

"Come, have a seat. It's been a long time since we last met. Let's have a good chat."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire extended his hand to Kiyoshi.

Even though he was the daimyo of the Land of Fire, he dared not underestimate Kiyoshi's formidable strength.

After all, besides being the Fourth Hokage, Kiyoshi also had another identity: a member of the Uchiha clan.

When the Uchiha clan gets carried away with their emotions, they are capable of anything.

While Kiyoshi was talking with the daimyo of the Land of Fire, undercurrents were swirling around them.

Not all of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas were benevolent towards Konoha, especially towards the young and powerful Fourth Hokage.

In the shadows of the banquet hall, several guardian ninjas belonging to the "radical faction" were coldly watching Kiyoshi, who was surrounded by the crowd.

"That's Uchiha Kiyoshi... So young, yet he wields absolute power in Konoha, and even the Daimyo treats him with great respect."

A ninja with a ponytail whispered, "His name is Kazuma."

"Konoha's power is growing stronger and stronger. If this continues, what will become of the Daimyo's authority? What will become of our purpose as guardian ninja?"

Another ninja chimed in.

"He only had two women with him; this is our chance..."

A sinister glint flashed in Kazuma's eyes.

"If we can kill him 'accidentally' here, Konoha will be thrown into chaos, and the Daimyo's authority can be re-established!"

They were secretly plotting, believing this to be the perfect opportunity to realize their "daimyo-centric" ideology and weaken the power of the ninja villages.

Little did they know, their conspiracy had already been detected by Qing Si's extraordinary perception.

Kiyoshi held his wine glass, a faint, cold smile playing on his lips, as if he were enjoying the song and dance, or perhaps waiting for something.

Is it based on the original plot?
It's just that the Hokage in the original work was Hiruzen Sarutobi, but now it's him.

The atmosphere at the banquet remained lively, filled with laughter and chatter.

However, beneath this glitz and glamour, some people's state of mind has changed drastically.

When it was time to leave, Sarutobi Asuma took advantage of a break during his shift to leave the daimyo's residence alone and strolled through the streets of the capital.

"Let's buy something for Hong."

Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself.

"Long time no see. Here's a small gift; Hong will be very happy."

With this in mind, Sarutobi Asuma entered the shop and began to carefully select items.

In the end, he chose a simple hairpin inlaid with pale purple crystals, feeling that the color matched Kurenai's beautiful black hair.

After paying, Asma put the carefully packaged hairpin box into her bosom and felt much more at ease.

He walked out of the shop, preparing to return to his residence, but his gaze involuntarily drifted to the other end of the street.

That one glance instantly plunged his newly calmed emotions into despair.

"!"

Not far away, Kurenai was affectionately holding Seiji's arm, the two walking side by side in the bustling crowd.

Kurenai tilted her head slightly, turning her face to Kiyoshi, her face beaming with a bright and unguarded smile that Asuma had never seen before.

She would occasionally point to interesting vendors or performances on the street and whisper something to Kiyoshi. Although Kiyoshi's expression remained calm, he would tilt his head slightly to listen and occasionally nod in response.

They walked slowly, not like they were on any mission, but more like an ordinary couple immersed in their own world.

What a smile that was!

Sarutobi Asuma clenched his fist.

He felt like his home had been raided.

He clearly planned to pursue Kurenai Yuhi passionately after achieving fame and success.

So Kurenai Yuhi has already started dating someone else?!
Why has he never seen such a smile before?
Kurenai's smile was undeniably beautiful, yet Sarutobi Asuma felt an increasing bitterness in his heart.

His heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, throbbing and throbbing in waves.

He subconsciously clenched his fists tighter, and the hairpin box in his arms seemed to become scalding hot and ridiculous.

It turns out... the relationship between Kiyoshi and Kurenai Yuhi had long exceeded the boundaries he had imagined.

My earlier attempts at self-comfort now seem so wishful thinking and foolish.

He stood there frozen, watching the two figures gradually blend into the crowd and disappear around the street corner.

A cold wind blew through his slightly disheveled hair, making him feel a chill to the bone.

"Asma."

A voice sounded behind him. Asuma snapped back to reality, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed his surging emotions, and turned around to see his fellow member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, Chiriku.

Di Lu's face was resolute, but at this moment he was looking at him with a hint of understanding and sympathy.

Clearly, he also saw what had just happened.

"Land..."

Sarutobi Asuma's voice was a little hoarse. He tried to force a smile, but found his facial muscles were unusually stiff.

Jiro stepped forward and patted Asuma's shoulder with his heavy hand, the force neither too light nor too heavy, carrying a sense of comfort.

"You care about that girl a lot?"

He asked in a calm tone.

Sarutobi Asuma nodded silently, his eyes somewhat dim.

Some things cannot be forced.

Di Lu's voice was deep and magnetic, like the soothing sound of a temple bell.

"Especially feelings."

Sarutobi Asuma shook his head with a wry smile: