Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Kiyoshi's figure flickered at the edge of the collapsing barrier, his Sharingan clearly capturing the positions, movements, and even the subtle flow of chakra of the remaining enemies.

Although the "Lightning Release: Lightning Dream Lightning Man" barrier has been broken, the radical faction and the guardian ninjas they have coerced have not given up.

"Don't panic, he's alone, form a defensive formation!"

Despite the mental pain caused by the illusion, Kazuma roared hoarsely, trying to regroup.

However, Kiyoshi did not give them that opportunity.

"Paper Escape - A Thousand Paper Rains!"

He formed a simple hand seal with one hand, and the paper shield wall that had not yet completely dissipated in the air suddenly collapsed, turning into countless white needles as fine as cow hair with sharp edges, which shot out in all directions like a storm!
These thousands of books are not only numerous, but also contain Kiyoshi's extraordinary chakra, with extremely strong penetrating power.

Puff puff!
Screams rang out immediately. Those ninjas who were slightly weaker or had already decided to retreat were instantly covered by a dense barrage of paper senbon. Blood splattered all over their bodies, and they fell to the ground screaming, losing their fighting ability.

Clear the area instantly!

At this moment, those still standing are only Fudo, Fuen, and Fuka, with Kazuma at their core, as well as the four controlled conservative guardians: Shinobu Kitako, Minami, Nishito, and Higashima.

However, Dongmao was knocked unconscious by Qingsi while maintaining the barrier, so there were actually only three people left.

"Earth Release·Earth Dragon Bullet!"

Without slapping the ground with its hands, a huge earthen dragon head emerged from the ground, opening its mouth to spew out dense mud bullets.

"Water Release·Water Dragon Bullet!"

Following closely behind, the water flow converged into a ferocious water dragon, intertwining with the earth dragon projectile to create a pincer attack of water and fire.

Faced with this perfectly coordinated combined ninjutsu, Kiyoshi didn't even move a step.

He simply raised his other hand, palm facing forward.

"Paper Escape - Paper Wall Array - Double Rashomon!"

Once you reach the point where Kiyoshi is proficient in all seven chakra natures, creating ninjutsu becomes second nature to him.

boom!
boom!
Two huge, heavy white paper gates, their surfaces adorned with grotesque ghost face patterns, rose from the ground and stood one in front of Kiyoshi.

The mud and water jets slammed into the paper doors with deafening roars, splashing mud and water everywhere. But the two paper doors remained as solid as real steel fortresses, without even a dent.

"What kind of paper is this?!"

Bu Dong and Bu Yuan were both deathly pale. Their combined attack couldn't even make the opponent move an inch.
Just then, a swift figure quietly circled around to the side and behind Qing Si—it was Bei Zi!
He held his unique ninja tool, the "Three-Section Black Staff," in his hand.

The triangular stick, composed of three diamond-shaped sticks with yellow stripes, was skillfully split into three long diamond-shaped sticks in his hands.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Strike!"

Kitako slammed one of the split long staffs into the ground, and the power of lightning flowed along the staff into the earth, transforming into a violent blue electric snake that sped towards Kiyoshi!
This is an evolved version of "Lightning Release: Earth Walk," with more concentrated power and faster speed!

However, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, Kiyoshi gently stomped his foot the moment Kitako made her move.

"Immortal Technique, Earth Escape, Earth Current Wall."

A wall, far thicker and more solid than an ordinary earthwork wall, with a surface that even had a faint petrified sheen, suddenly rose up, precisely blocking the path of the lightning strike.

Lightning struck the earthen wall, blasting countless fragments of rock, but failed to breach the defense.

"It's not over yet, Lightning Release: Lightning Binding Technique."

Upon seeing this, Bei Zi immediately threw out the other two long sticks, and the three long sticks formed a triangular formation to surround the area where Qing Si was located.

In an instant, a bright light shone between the three long staffs, forming three semi-transparent barrier walls crackling with electric arcs, attempting to bind Kiyoshi within!

"Why do you all like to play with lightning techniques in front of me?"

Qing Si felt that they were being presumptuous, like experts trying to teach others.

He didn't even use ninjutsu to break it; he simply moved, and everyone only saw a blur before Kiyoshi escaped the triangular area in the instant before the lightning binding barrier completely closed, relying on pure speed!

"what?"

Bei Zi was dumbfounded. His lightning binding technique hadn't even trapped the opponent for a second.

Kiyoshi appeared beside Kitako and threw a punch.

Wow!

His mind exploded like fireworks, scattering everywhere.

Kiyoshi casually took away the "three-section black stick" in Kitako's hand.

"Beizi!"

Upon seeing this, Nanwu and Xidu were both shocked and furious, and rushed forward at the same time.

Nanwu wielded a Japanese-style tin staff, which transformed and extended with each swing, becoming a flexible chain whip that lashed out at Kiyoshi.

Xi Du was equipped with a gleaming four-bladed iron claw in his left hand, while his right hand formed a hand seal, attempting to coordinate an attack.

Kiyoshi appeared to be handling the two men's attack with ease.

He didn't even use "paper" technique; he simply relied on his taijutsu and the Sharingan's perception to weave through the gaps in the chain whip, easily avoiding Xidu's sharp iron claws.

"too slow."

Qingsi shook his head.

The current ninja world has a really low level of ninja skill.

And this guy is actually out here serving as a bodyguard for the daimyo of the Land of Fire?

Kiyoshi's assessment was that they were inferior to the secret service he had trained himself.

The next moment, Qing Si approached Nan Wu and, with lightning speed, pressed his fingers on his acupoints.

Nanwu suddenly felt his chakra flow stagnate, and his body stiffened as he collapsed.

At the same time, Kiyoshi grabbed Nishito's wrist, which was wielding the iron claw, and exerted a slight force.

Click!

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and Xidu screamed as the iron claw slipped from his grasp. Qing Si then flung him away, sending him crashing into a distant pile of ruins, where he lost consciousness.

In the blink of an eye, all four ninjas who attempted to assassinate Kiyoshi were wiped out!
Only He Ma, Bu Dong, Bu Yuan, and the pale-faced Bu Feng remained at the scene.

Bu Feng looked at Qing Si with fear, gaining a new understanding of Qing Si's power.

He stood still in front of the horse, his hands quickly forming hand seals.

"Earth Escape·Earth Escape River!"

He attempted to alter the terrain to create mudslides that would hinder Qing Si.

"Still want to resist?"

Kiyoshi raised his hand, and countless pieces of paper gathered into a giant white palm, which he pressed down as if swatting a fly!
Boom!

The giant paper hand directly shattered the surging river of earth, and with its remaining force, slammed the immovable man into the ground, leaving only a human-shaped crater. The fate of the immovable man remained unknown.

Upon seeing this, she turned pale with fright and turned to run away.

"Do I allow you to leave?"

Kiyoshi's voice rang out.

Several paper ropes shot out from the ground like serpents, instantly binding Bu Yuan tightly, rendering him unable to move.

Now, only He Ma remains.

Kazuma looked at the arrogant Kiyoshi and knew that his plan had completely failed. A look of madness flashed across his face, and his hands began to form a series of extremely complicated hand seals.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi, even if I die, I'll take you down with me! Earth Release: Reincarnation Technique!"

He slammed his fist on the ground!
The ground cracked open, and four corpses exuding a putrid aura slowly rose up. They were the "Lightning Release Four" who had been defeated by Kiyoshi earlier.

The bodies of Beizi, Nanwu, Xidu, and Dongmao were quickly covered and reshaped by the soil, and in the blink of an eye, they returned to their original, complete appearances, with empty eyes and ominous chakra fluctuations.

"Oh? It's interesting."

Kiyoshi looked at the four puppets that had been forcibly awakened, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

This technique looks cruder than the "Impure World Reincarnation Technique," but it can indeed restore some of the deceased's power.

"kill him!"

He gave the order to Ma.

The four Earth Release reincarnations immediately charged towards Kiyoshi without fear of death, each unleashing their own Lightning Release ninjutsu from their previous lives, and lightning flashed once more.

However, in the face of an absolute disparity in strength, such a struggle is meaningless.

Kiyoshi didn't even use any "magical arts".

He simply used his Sharingan to see through the flaws in these reincarnation techniques.

"Thunder Escape·Pseudo Darkness."

Kiyoshi used a technique that Kakuzu also knew, spitting out a sharp lightning spear that instantly pierced the core of one of the reincarnated beings.

"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique."

A massive fire dragon roared out, engulfing the other reincarnated being, whose earthen and stone body rapidly melted under the intense heat.

"Water Escape·Water Breaking Wave."

The high-pressure water jet swept across like a sharp blade, severing the third reincarnated being in half.

Finally, he looked at the last reincarnated body, Kitako, who rushed in front of him, and extended a finger, the tip of which was filled with highly compressed chakra.

"Finger-engraved seal".

With a gentle touch, a complex sealing technique instantly spread throughout the reincarnated body, completely sealing its chakra and turning it into a stiff clay doll, which then shattered inch by inch.

The secret technique that Kazuma had painstakingly executed was easily dismantled by Kiyoshi, like a child's trick.

Kiyoshi walked slowly to him and looked down at him.

"You... what kind of monster are you...?"

Kazuma's eyes were filled with despair and disbelief. Kiyoshi didn't answer, but simply raised his hand, preparing to deliver the final blow.

"Lord Hokage, please show mercy!"

Just then, Jiraiya and Sarutobi Asuma finally arrived, panting heavily.

They saw a scene of utter chaos, with almost all their companions lying on the ground, and Kazuma barely alive, their faces showing shock and grief.

Kiyoshi paused, glanced at them, and finally grabbed Kazuma by the neck.

A red light flashed in his eyes, and he used illusion magic to extract all the spells he knew.

Then give it a gentle twist.

Click.

The horse's head landed on the ground.

To outsiders, all of this happened in the blink of an eye.

After all, Kiyoshi had just interrogated Kazuma in his mental world, which was only a moment to everyone else.

"Sorry, I never show mercy to those who want to kill me."

Kiyoshi released his grip, and the horse's body fell to the ground.

He never lets revenge linger overnight.

Even if the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is unhappy that he knows he killed the Twelve Guardian Ninja, so what?

Kiyoshi's strength is such that he no longer needs to eat beef.

Jiraiya's expression froze; he hadn't expected the Hokage to be so cold-hearted.

Seeing his former comrades die beside him, he couldn't help but show a sorrowful expression.

……

The news quickly reached Daming Prefecture.

Upon hearing that his Twelve Guardian Ninjas had turned on each other and that most of them had participated in the treacherous attack on the Hokage, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire was so shocked that he stood up from his seat and rushed to the scene with his entourage.

When he saw the damaged ancient ruins, the fallen guardian ninjas, and the unharmed Kiyoshi, he first breathed a long sigh of relief, then flew into a rage.

"Assholes, a bunch of assholes!"

The daimyo trembled with rage, pointing at Kazuma, who was being held captive by Jiraiya and Asuma, as well as the defeated ninjas.

"How dare you attack the Hokage! Who gave you the audacity? Do you want my Land of Fire to go to war with Konoha? You've utterly disgraced us!"

He walked up to Kiyoshi, his face showing apology.

Kiyoshi nodded slightly.
"You flatter me. They were just a few annoying flies, and the problem has been solved."

Kiyoshi's attitude also relieved the fire country daimyo.

This Hokage's full name is Uchiha Kiyoshi. If he were to go berserk and massacre the Daimyo's entire city, he would be finished.

If he were in front of a ninja god like Hashirama Senju, he might still be able to put on airs.

But to put on airs in front of a contemporary ninja god like Uchiha Kiyoshi is just asking for trouble.

Then the daimyo of the Land of Fire spoke up:

"To express my apology, a banquet will be held at the residence tonight."

Upon hearing this, Qing Si nodded and said:

"Your Highness, I will go."

That evening, a grand banquet was held in Daming Prefecture.

The atmosphere was one of singing and dancing, with toasts and laughter filling the air, as if the daytime attack had never happened.

The Fire Country Daimyo publicly announced that those ninjas who survived but were not killed by Kiyoshi would be severely punished, while also highly praising Jiraiya and Asuma for maintaining order afterward.

After the banquet, Kiyoshi returned to the luxurious residence arranged by the daimyo.

The bedroom was warmly lit.

Kurenai Yuhi had finished bathing and changed into a red silk nightgown. She was leaning against the soft couch, engrossed in reading a book about illusion theory.

The soft lighting accentuated her graceful curves.

Kiyoshi walked over and naturally wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her into his embrace and letting her lean against his chest, his chin gently resting on the top of her head.

"looking at what?"

He asked in a low voice, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

Kurenai Yuhi's body swayed slightly, her cheeks flushed, and she showed him the pages of the book in her hand:
"These are some advanced applications of illusion magic involving visual interference and mental manipulation... It seems quite interesting."

Kiyoshi hummed in agreement, wrapped one arm around her slender waist, and picked up a crystal-clear grape from the fruit plate next to him with the other hand, as if to feed it to her.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the bedroom door.

"Come in."

Kiyoshi said.

The door was pushed open, and Konan, dressed in a black and white maid outfit, walked in.

She was carrying a pot of freshly brewed hot tea and some delicate tea snacks.

When she saw the two people embracing on the soft couch, she paused slightly, a faint sense of unease appearing deep in her eyes.

But she quickly regained her composure, lowered her head, and placed the tea and snacks on the low table beside her.

"Lord Kiyoshi, here is your tea and refreshments."

She said in a cool, clear voice.

"Mmm." Kiyoshi responded without looking at her, and instead offered the grapes in his hand to Yuhi's red lips.

Kurenai obediently opened her mouth and took it in, a sweet smile on her face.

Kiyoshi suddenly changed his mind. Instead of feeding the grapes to Kurenai, he turned to Minami and said:

"Xiao Nan, come and feed me."

Konan stiffened, looked up at Kiyoshi, then quickly glanced at Kurenai, and pursed her lips.

Kurenai's smile faded slightly, as if she were getting anxious. She immediately reached out and took the grapes from Kiyoshi's hand, saying softly:

"Let me feed you, Kiyoshi."

As she spoke, she gently held the grape between her lips, then tilted her head back and leaned towards Qing Si's mouth, her ruby-like eyes filled with a hint of shyness.

Seeing Kurenai's proactive manner, Kiyoshi smiled slightly, obediently lowered his head, and took the grape from her lips, inevitably touching her soft lips lightly in the process.

Yuhi's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple.

Xiao Nan saw all of this and understood.

She knew that this was Kurenai Yuhi expressing her jealousy and drawing a line between them.

She silently lowered her head, no longer looking at the glaring scene, but her hands, hanging at her sides, unconsciously clenched slightly.

Kiyoshi enjoyed Kurenai's "services" and then pulled her closer, letting her sit on his lap, while he continued reading the illusion book in her hands.

His chin was still affectionately resting on the top of Kurenai's head.

"The chakra pathways here could be further optimized."

Kiyoshi pointed to a certain place in the book and discussed it in a low voice with Kurenai.

Kurenai nestled in his arms, listening attentively and occasionally offering her own insights.

Xiao Nan, like a real maid, silently walked behind Qing Si, knelt down, and stretched out her hands to gently massage his shoulders and back.

This was one of her duties as a "maid".

While discussing illusions with Kurenai Yuhi, Kiyoshi casually reached behind him and landed precisely on Konan's thigh, which was clad in black stockings, slowly caressing it through the thin fabric.

Xiao Nan's body tensed instantly, and her back-patting motion froze for a moment.

She bit her lower lip, resisting the urge to push the hand away, but eventually started hitting again, though her strength was slightly erratic.

She could feel the warmth emanating from that hand.

Kiyoshi, however, acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to whisper and talk to Akane Yuhi with their heads close together.

……

The following day, the daimyo of the Land of Fire quickly made personnel adjustments.

He ruthlessly purged those among the Twelve Guardian Ninja who had participated in the rebellion or whose stance was wavering.

Sarutobi Asuma, who demonstrated loyalty and strength in this incident, was officially appointed as the leader of the Twelve Guardian Ninja and given the important task of rebuilding the Guardian Ninja.

This appointment, on the one hand, is an affirmation of Asuma's abilities, and on the other hand, it may also bind him more firmly to the capital of the Land of Fire, strengthening the ties with Konoha.

Sarutobi Asuma had mixed feelings when he received the appointment.

A rise in status means greater responsibility and power, but it also means that his chances of returning to Konoha and pursuing Kurenai Yuhi have become even slimmer.

Because then he can no longer freely return to the village.

……

Meanwhile, Madara Uchiha, far away in his secret base, also learned of everything that had happened in the capital of the Land of Fire through the White Zetsu's intelligence network.

"Oh? That Uchiha brat actually defeated the combined attack of the Twelve Guardian Ninja with ease? And he even used a... paper-like ninjutsu?"

Madara Uchiha sat on a stone chair, a hint of amusement on his aged face.

"It seems this junior is more interesting than I imagined. He successfully broke free from the 'Limited Tsukuyomi.' His strength is perhaps no less than mine back when I possessed the Nine-Tails."

Madara Uchiha stroked his chin, pondering his next plan. (End of Chapter)