Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 466 The Night with Konan and Kurenai
Madara Uchiha's wrinkled yet still dignified face revealed no emotion. He gazed into the dark depths of the cave and said in a low voice:

"Obito."

From the shadows, vortex-like spatial fluctuations emerged, and Obito Uchiha, wearing a spiral mask, slowly appeared.

"Master Spot."

Obito's voice sounded somewhat hoarse through the mask.

"How's the progress on my specially made body?"

Madara Uchiha asked directly, his crimson Sharingan fixed on Obito.

Madara Uchiha is currently in his Edo Tensei state, and he can freely switch between the Sharingan and the Rinnegan.

"This aging body can't even exert half the strength it had in life, it's really in the way."

Obito understood.

He is indeed cultivating a specially made White Zetsu body; fusing it with "Hashirama cells" is key, but this will take time.

More importantly, Obito had already vaguely sensed that Madara Uchiha might have planted a talisman or some other contingency plan in his heart.

This made him wary and reserved towards Madara Uchiha.

"The fusion of 'intercolumnar cells' is highly unstable and is currently in the experimental stage. Forcibly accelerating the process may lead to culture failure."

Obito carefully chose his words, his tone carrying just the right amount of difficulty.

"I have urged the base to speed up Orochimaru's research on White Zetsu, but it will take some more time."

He didn't lie completely, but he concealed some of the progress and his real concerns.

Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes slightly, his crimson gaze lingering on Obito for a moment.

As a man of his stature, he could naturally sense the reserve and distance in Obito's words.

But he didn't reveal it; now was not the time to lay his cards on the table, and the plan still needed this "pawn."

"Hmph, I hope you won't keep me waiting too long."

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly and changed the subject, but the warning in his tone was self-evident.

"Furthermore, the production speed of White Zetsu must be accelerated. We need more 'eyes' and 'hands' to monitor the ninja world, especially that Uchiha Kiyoshi from Konoha... The strength and methods he has displayed have exceeded the scope of ordinary Kage-level beings, and he will definitely become the biggest variable in the 'Eye of the Moon Project.'"

"Yes, I will urge them to collect the Dark Chakra as soon as possible, and have the Gedo Mazo accelerate the extraction of Dragon Vein energy to speed up the cultivation of White Zetsu."

Obito bowed his head in response, but his heart sank.

Madara Uchiha's intense focus on Kiyoshi Uchiha put him under even greater pressure.

That guy... he really is a problem.

……

The capital of the Fire Nation.

Inside the luxurious mansion, Kurenai nestled gently against Kiyoshi and softly suggested:

"Kiyoshi, the visit is over, the rebellion has been quelled, shouldn't we... return to Konoha?"

Although she enjoyed the time she spent alone with Kiyoshi, she couldn't help but miss the familiar atmosphere of the village after being away from home for so long.

Kiyoshi turned his head, looking into Kurenai's expectant, crimson eyes, gently stroked her smooth cheek, and nodded:
"Yes, it's time to go back."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, a smile blossomed on Kurenai's face.

She leaned forward, wrapped her arms around Qingsi's neck, and pressed her soft red lips to his.

Kiyoshi responded to her kiss, his hand naturally encircling her slender waist, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

Just as the atmosphere was heating up, Kiyoshi's hands began to wander somewhat unruly along the curves of her back, and Kurenai, lost in passion, hugged him tightly, preparing for the next step...

knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door at an inopportune moment.

Kurenai Yuhi sprang away from Seiji's arms like a startled fawn, her cheeks flushed. She frantically straightened the neckline of her slightly disheveled nightgown and her loose curls, trying to appear calm as she stood to the side, as if she hadn't been the one who had just initiated the kiss.

Qing Si said, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Konan, still wearing her black and white maid outfit, walked in.

With her eyes lowered, seemingly oblivious to the slightly ambiguous atmosphere in the room and Kurenai's unnatural expression, she walked straight to Seiji and presented a scroll with both hands.

"Lord Kiyoshi, it's encrypted intelligence coming from the Land of Rain."

Xiao Nan's voice was cold and aloof.

"It was intercepted through the channels of the old Akatsuki organization. The new Akatsuki organization has been increasingly active recently, and it seems to be brewing a larger operation, which may involve tailed beasts."

When Kurenai heard that it was important business, although she was annoyed that her intimacy had been interrupted, she composed herself and stood quietly beside Seiji, listening attentively.

Kiyoshi took the scroll, but did not open it immediately. He simply played with it casually and said indifferently:

"It doesn't matter, let them make a fuss. They're just clowns, they're not good enough for the stage."

He looked at Konan and asked, "How is the Land of Rain doing lately?"

Xiao Nan raised her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared:
"Border skirmishes continue, and some smaller factions within the country are stirring up trouble. However, thanks to the supplies and some 'Chakra Armor' you provided earlier, Yahiko is barely managing to maintain the situation, but... the pressure is immense."

Kiyoshi nodded, pondered for a moment, and said:

"When we get back, I'll approve another batch of new 'Chakra Armor' models for you. Tell Yahiko to stabilize the base of power, and while it's okay to flex your muscles appropriately when necessary, don't overextend yourself."

"Yes, thank you, Lord Kiyoshi."

Xiao Nan bowed her head and replied, but felt little joy in her heart.

Every gift in fate comes with a price tag attached in secret.

Xiao Nan has already deeply understood the meaning of this sentence.

Behind Kiyoshi's assistance lies her own increasing constraints and sense of helplessness.

Just then, Kiyoshi suddenly beckoned to Konan, signaling her to come closer.

Xiao Nan hesitated for a moment, but still took two steps forward as instructed.

Kiyoshi leaned down and whispered a few words in her ear.

Xiao Nan's pupils suddenly contracted, her delicate body trembled violently, and she looked at Qing Si in disbelief. Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just bit her lower lip hard.

A blush slowly rose on her face.

She never expected... that Kiyoshi would make such a request!
This is simply...

However, when she thought of the Land of Rain, when she thought of Yahiko, and when she thought of her inescapable fate, all her resistance and anger were forcibly suppressed.

"Hong, go get me a glass of water."

Kiyoshi said.

"it is good."

Kurenai Yuhi nodded slightly.

She was also a ninja, and guessing what details might be discussed next, she went to pour water after hearing Kiyoshi's words.

After Kurenai left first, Konan, under Kiyoshi's gaze, nodded with great difficulty, squeezing out a barely audible word:
"……Yes."

Kiyoshi seemed quite pleased with her compliance. He reached out and placed his hand very naturally on the side of Konan's buttocks, which were dressed in a maid's skirt, and slowly caressed her pert curves through the rough fabric.

His fingertips even slid along the edge of the skirt, into the thigh tightly wrapped in black stockings, feeling the warmth and tightness of the skin beneath the silky fabric.

Xiao Nan's body was as stiff as a stone. She kept her head down, her long eyelashes trembling violently, and her originally pale purple lips were bitten so hard that they almost bled.

Her jade-like feet, clad in black stockings and maid's shoes, had toes that unconsciously curled up, gripping the soles tightly, as if only in this way could she support her body, which was about to collapse.

Meanwhile, outside, Kurenai Yuhi, though unaware of what had happened, recalled the ambiguous interactions between Seiji and Minami.

What if something happened between the two of them while she was away?
Thinking of this place, Kurenai felt a pang of sadness. She turned around and could only see the half-closed door.

So Kurenai quickened her pace, hoping to finish pouring the water sooner so she could go back sooner.

Inside the house, as Kurenai was feeling unsettled.

Kiyoshi withdrew his hand, as if nothing had happened.

Xiao Nan, as if granted a pardon, almost staggered back a step, her head hanging even lower.

"Go and prepare now. We'll set off back to the village tomorrow."

Qing Si gave the instructions.

Xiao Nan felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She responded in a low voice, turned around, and quickly left the room.

When Kurenai returned, Kiyoshi was the only one in the house.

Kurenai opened her mouth as if to ask something, but seeing Kiyoshi's indifferent expression, she swallowed her words and silently moved closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder.

Kiyoshi put his arm around her, his fingers casually twirling a strand of her hair, while his gaze was fixed on the window, lost in thought.

……

The next day, the sun shone brightly on the earth.

A new day begins.

Kiyoshi and his party bid farewell to the daimyo of the Land of Fire, who had come to see them off.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire wore a warm smile and tried his best to persuade the daimyo to stay, but a hint of relaxation was hidden deep in his eyes.

The fact that this terrifyingly powerful Hokage remained in the capital always made him feel like he had a thorn in his side.

Sarutobi Asuma also stood in the farewell procession, wearing his new Guardian Ninja uniform, his status now different.

His gaze was mostly fixed on Kurenai, filled with deep helplessness.

He saw Kurenai Yuhi standing beside Kiyoshi, her affectionate posture and the radiant happiness on her face piercing his heart like countless needles.

He knew that with his position as the head of the Guardian Ninja, his chances of returning to Konoha were even slimmer, and the distance between him and Kurenai was probably insurmountable.

He could only sigh silently in his heart, suppressing that bittersweet feeling of being a white moonlight in his soul.

Kiyoshi ignored Asuma's complicated gaze, simply nodded slightly to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and then, with Kurenai and Konan, embarked on their journey back to the village.

Several days later, the team took a short rest in a clearing in a dense forest.

Kiyoshi walked alone to the center of the open space, holding his breath and concentrating.

The reason he agreed to return to the village so quickly was not only because of Kurenai Yuhi's suggestion, but more importantly, because he felt that the "Five Elements Chakra Mode" he had been perfecting had reached its final critical point.

He closed his eyes and let his mind sink into his body.

With a thought, the vast and pure chakra within his body began to circulate along a specific route.

Fire-attribute chakra was activated first, becoming scorching and violent, like an inextinguishable flame igniting in his meridians, bringing a powerful boost to his attacks.

Next comes the wind-style chakra, sharp, swift, and all-pervasive. Intertwined with the fire style, the wind fuels the fire, amplifying its power and bringing extreme speed.

Lightning chakra activated, stimulating every cell and bringing unparalleled activity and penetrating power, causing his nerve reflexes and physical strength to surge instantly. Earth chakra, steady and substantial, provided the most solid defense, bearing everything like the earth, allowing his physical strength to reach an unbelievable level.

Finally, there is the water-attribute chakra, which is gentle, changeable, and possesses great inclusiveness and restorative power. It nourishes the meridians that have been slightly burned by other chakra attributes and gives the chakra the ultimate flexibility in changing its form.

Under his control, the five basic chakra attributes interact and counteract each other, circulating endlessly, outlining a layer of ever-flowing chakra cloak radiating five-colored, hazy light on his body.

The light wasn't dazzling, but one could sense the powerful chakra within it.

Kiyoshi could clearly feel that his strength, speed, defense, recovery ability, as well as his affinity and power for all ninjutsu had all undergone a qualitative leap at this moment!

A feeling of complete harmony and control over everything arises spontaneously.

Just as the "Five Elements Chakra Mode" was completely stabilized and formed, the panel in his field of vision reappeared.

"You have mastered the entry: [Mastery of the Five Elements Chakra (Purple)]".

[Entry: Mastery of the Five Elements Chakra (Purple)]

[Requirement achieved: Successfully and perfectly fuse the five chakra natures of fire, wind, lightning, earth, and water to form a stable "Five Elements Chakra Mode".]

【Progress: (Completed).】

[Effect: The power of any elemental ninjutsu you use will be increased by 100% from its original value.]

Your resistance to elemental ninjutsu will be increased by 100%.

Your chakra recovery speed will be increased by 100% from the original level.

Your speed and success rate in cultivating and developing ninjutsu that fuses the five elements will be greatly increased.

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

Qing Si slowly opened his eyes, and the five-colored light on his body subsided.

He felt satisfied with the new power flowing through his body; this was a power that had come naturally.

Kiyoshi's talent in each of his chakra attributes is astonishing. In addition, developing his bloodline limit will inevitably involve the fusion of chakra, so it is normal for Kiyoshi to be able to create such a pattern.

"We're still missing the Yin and Yang attributes. If we have the chance, we can develop them together."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

At that time, it can no longer be called "Five Elements Chakra Mode" but "All Attribute Chakra Mode".

Or you could call him by another name; in short, Kiyoshi hasn't decided yet.

"Kiyoshi, you've developed another new ninjutsu?"

Kurenai looked at Kiyoshi in surprise.

"Yes."

Qingsi nodded.

However, this "Five Elements Chakra Form" has an extremely high barrier to entry, just like most of the ninjutsu he developed.

It would be very difficult for outsiders to learn his ninjutsu; only those with exceptional talent could possibly do so.

"He seems to have completely surpassed the Third Hokage, the 'Ninja Doctor'."

A look of wistfulness appeared on Xi Rihong's pretty face.

"After all, he's getting old."

Qingsi shook his head.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi can be called "Professor Ninja," then he could now be called "Encyclopedia of the Ninja World."

Kiyoshi's vast knowledge allows him to speak on any industry and to be highly accomplished in any of them.

Konan, meanwhile, was secretly observing the "Five Elements Chakra Mode" that Kiyoshi had just developed, and she was also horrified.

Ordinary Jonin can only release chakra through a few limited chakra points, and releasing chakra for a long time will cause severe pain.

Only members of the Hyuga clan, who possess the Byakugan, can freely release chakra from their bodies.

Therefore, even in their homeland, very few ninjas can learn the "Lightning Release Chakra Mode" from Kumogakure.

Kiyoshi didn't just add one layer of chakra nature transformation, but five!

Konan didn't even dare to think about the demands on chakra control.

After getting used to the "Five Elements Chakra Mode" for a while, Kiyoshi continued on his way with the two women.

As evening fell, they arrived at a valley with a natural hot spring, and Kiyoshi ordered them to camp there for the night.

He formed a hand seal and whispered:

"Wood Release: Linked Pillars Technique!"

Rumble.

The ground shook, and several huge trees burst forth from the soil, intertwining and growing together, quickly forming an exquisitely structured wooden courtyard full of natural charm. Warm spring water was drawn into the courtyard, creating two sizable indoor hot spring pools.

As Kiyoshi became more proficient in "Wood" Release, building a house using "Wood" Release became much easier.

Kiyoshi calls out the White Snake.

As soon as the white snake appeared, it sensed the warmth of the hot spring and let out an excited hiss. Its body nimbly slid into the pool, gradually growing larger and occupying a large area. It comfortably narrowed its red snake eyes, rested its head on the edge of the pool, and looked extremely content.

Looking at the enormous white snake and the hot spring below, Kurenai blushed and whispered to Kiyoshi:

"I...I'm going to take a shower."

After saying that, she took her change of clothes and quickly walked into the hot spring on the other side of the mansion, where there was a private bath room that Kiyoshi had specially set aside for her.

Kiyoshi walked straight into the hot spring pool on the side of Kurenai Yuhi's side.

He took off his clothes, soaked in the warm spring water, felt the comfort of the water flowing over his skin, and closed his eyes to rest.

After a while, the sliding door leading to the private bathroom was gently pushed open.

Kurenai Yuhi emerged from her bath. Instead of donning her formal ninja attire, she wore only a thin, red silk nightgown.

Her nightgown, slightly damp from the warm spring steam, clung tightly to her curvaceous body, outlining her voluptuous figure.

A slender waist, a rounded, perky bottom, and long, beautiful legs were faintly visible in the hazy mist and dim light.

With her bare, fair feet on the smooth wooden floor, she walked step by step toward Kiyoshi by the pool, her face flushed from the bath.

Kiyoshi opened his eyes and, seeing the beautiful scenery, a burning desire flashed in them. He reached out his hand, gesturing for her to come closer.

As Yuhi Kurenai obediently walked to the edge of the pool, she had just squatted down when Kiyoshi reached out and put his arm around her waist. With a gentle pull, he drew her into the warm water, and she fell into his embrace.

"what……"

Kurenai let out a soft cry, her hands instinctively pressing against Kiyoshi's bare chest.

The warm spring water instantly soaked through her thin nightgown.

Qing Si looked down and saw the wet, curly hair of the beauty in his arms clinging to her cheeks, water droplets sliding down her delicate collarbone and disappearing into the curves of her heart.

He reached out and gently stroked the flushed cheeks of the sunset, his fingertips tracing her delicate skin, feeling her slight trembling.

"red."

Kiyoshi said in a low voice.

He bent down and kissed her forehead.

With a soft moan, Yuhi Kurenai collapsed completely into his arms.

However, at that moment, a corner of the curtain at the entrance to the hot spring pool was gently lifted.

A pair of cool, clear eyes appeared behind the gap; it was Xiao Nan.

She looked at the two people embracing tightly in the pool, her face expressionless, but the knuckles of her fingers gripping the curtain were slightly white. She remembered Kiyoshi's orders and gritted her teeth.

Finally, he took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and gently walked in.

Her footsteps were very light, but they could still be clearly heard inside the hot spring room.

Kurenai keenly sensed the presence of a third person, and like a startled rabbit, she abruptly lifted her head from Kiyoshi's embrace.

When she saw Xiao Nan standing by the pool with a blank expression, she was instantly so ashamed that she shrank into the water.

Only her flushed face was visible as she stammered, "Xiao...Xiao Nan? You...how could you..."

Kiyoshi, however, seemed to have expected this. His arm remained around Yuhi Kurenai's smooth shoulder and back, his gaze calmly fixed on Konan, a faint smile even playing at the corners of his lips.

"You've come at the perfect time, Xiao Nan."

Konan stood stiffly by the pool, wearing her maid outfit, which was already soaked with steam and looked even more form-fitting.

She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at the scene in the pool. Her long eyelashes trembled, and her pale purple lips were bitten with a row of deep teeth marks.

“Come here,” Kiyoshi said.

Xiao Nan closed her eyes, and finally did as she was told, stepping into the warm pool water, not caring at all as her expensive maid shoes sank into the water.

The spring water soaked her skirt, outlining the shapely curves of her legs.

Kurenai looked at Konan approaching, then at Seiji, and seemed to understand something.

"Kiyoshi, you..."

Kurenai seemed to want to say something, but found it difficult to speak.

"Don't worry, Hong, it's just a hot spring trip together."

Kiyoshi released Kurenai and then reached out his hand to Konan.

Xiao Nan stiffly placed her hand in his palm. Qing Si pulled her closer with a slight force, while his other hand caressed her buttocks, which were covered by her soaked maid dress.

"We've already soaked it, we're just getting a little closer."

Kiyoshi turned to Kurenai Yuhi, who was almost curled up in a ball, and said.

"They're all close, but just a little closer..."

In the hot spring pool, the water rippled, and the rising steam blurred the figures and masked the sounds.

The enormous white snake was originally soaking in the water, feeling dizzy, its red eyes half-closed in contentment.

Suddenly, she seemed to sense something, raised her enormous head, and looked around in confusion.

Huh? Where are Master and those two human women?

They were just over there a moment ago... how come the air is all mixed up now?

The white snake tilted her enormous head. Although she possessed the intelligence of a normal person, her limited experience prevented her from understanding the situation before her.

She flicked her scarlet tongue, sensing the lingering scent in the air, and finally decided to stop thinking about this profound question.

She rested her head back on the edge of the pool and continued to enjoy her comfortable hot spring bath.

Anyway, her master is very strong, so she doesn't need to worry about him.

(End of this chapter)