Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

The rising sun dispelled the chill of the night and brought the warmth of a new day.

Kiyoshi slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he felt was the different sensation coming from the crook of his arm.

He tilted his head slightly; to his left was Xiao Nan, who was still fast asleep.

Her light blue hair was scattered messily on the pillow. Her usually cool and aloof face appeared much softer in her sleep, but there seemed to be a trace of fatigue from last night between her slightly furrowed brows.

She was still wearing that maid outfit, which had been wet and then dried, and looked a little wrinkled. The neckline was slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a small patch of snow-white skin.

To Kiyoshi's right, Kurenai Yuhi had already woken up, her eyes, as pure as the finest rubies, fixed intently on Kiyoshi's profile.

She nestled against Qing Si's chest, one hand gently resting on his chest, her fingertips unconsciously drawing circles.

Those ruby-like eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, carrying an extremely complex mix of emotions: shame, bitterness, reproach, resentment, and a certain inexplicable attachment.

Her still-damp curls lay loosely on Kiyoshi's arm, carrying the scent of her post-bath fragrance.

Kiyoshi knew exactly what she was thinking.

He stretched out his free right hand and gently stroked the warm, smooth cheek of the woman in the sunset, his thumb caressing the faint shadows under her eyes.

"woke up?"

Kiyoshi said.

Kurenai gave a soft "hmm" and rubbed her cheek against his palm, like a cat seeking comfort.

She was silent for a moment before speaking in a low, slightly hoarse voice:

"Kiyoshi...you...we..."

She wanted to ask about Xiao Nan, and how Qing Si truly viewed her and Xiao Nan.

But a thousand words are stuck in my throat, and I don't know how to begin.

Seeing her tearful expression, Kiyoshi understood.

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead, then looked directly into her eyes.

"Red, what happened last night... perhaps it can be understood as me making a mistake that many men in the ninja world might make."

His wording was clever; it did not shirk responsibility, but rather implied a certain universality.

Kurenai Yuhi was stunned, her ruby-like eyes wide open, seemingly not expecting him to admit it so directly, and so... shamelessly.

A wave of bitterness and grievance welled up in her heart, causing her eyes to redden slightly.

"wrong?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

"So... your feelings for Xiao Nan... were also just... a 'mistake'?"

She couldn't accept Kiyoshi's dismissive categorization as a mistake.

Kiyoshi shook his head, his fingers tracing the corner of her lips, stopping her from saying anything more.

No, that's not what I meant.

He said slowly:

"My mistake may lie in greed, in my inability to resist the different attraction of each of you. Red, you are the most precious flower that I have nurtured and watched bloom."

He paused, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Xiao Nan, who was still fast asleep on the other side.

"And Xiao Nan... also has her own beauty, but in the process, she attracted me."

Kiyoshi made no attempt to hide his possessiveness and admiration.

Now, he rarely hides his pure emotions.

If it were the weaker version of himself back then, Kiyoshi wouldn't need to find any other words.

Now that he himself has become synonymous with power, why should he care about worldly opinions?
Kiyoshi gently lifted Kurenai's chin, making her look at him.

"But this doesn't mean your place in my heart will be shaken. Red, you will always be special and unique. Just like I said before, you are the stamen, and the other petals and green leaves are only to set off your beauty and make this flower more complete and splendid."

He leaned close to her ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Besides, don't you think that sometimes... having one more person can help share the burden? After all, it's quite tiring for you to handle all my energy by yourself."

These words made Kurenai's cheeks instantly turn bright red, and even her ears turned crimson.

She glared at Qing Si in embarrassment and annoyance, wanting to retort, but then she remembered those exhausting nights from the past, and swallowed her words.

Kiyoshi's inhuman physical strength and demands were indeed... somewhat overwhelming for her.

Kiyoshi chuckled as he looked at her adorable, blushing face, unable to refute his words. He kissed her lips again, this time not on her forehead, but directly on her soft, rosy lips.

Kurenai struggled slightly at first, but soon succumbed to his familiar scent and warm embrace.

The jealousy and grievances in her heart seemed to be gradually soothed and resolved by his twisted logic and gentle kisses.

She had to admit that although Kiyoshi's words were domineering, they did, to some extent, hit the nail on the head regarding her subconscious.

Perhaps... so be it. As long as he holds the most important place in his heart, the others... don't seem so unacceptable.

In this ninja world where strength reigns supreme, it is not uncommon for powerful men to have multiple partners.

The feudal Warring States period was only a few decades ago.

Just then, a very faint whimper came from the side.

Xiao Nan's long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.

The initial confusion upon waking lasted only a moment, until she saw the scene before her clearly.

Her body stiffened instantly.

She...she actually did get together with Kiyoshi...and Kurenai was there too!
This made her feel more ashamed than being forced to wear a maid's outfit and being bossed around by him.

She suddenly tried to sit up.

However, as soon as she moved, Kiyoshi tightened his grip on her arm slightly.

"You're awake too?"

Kiyoshi said.

Xiao Nan pursed her lips, avoiding his gaze, and gave a soft "hmm," her voice barely audible.

She struggled to break free from his embrace, but this time Qing Si didn't force her to stay and let go of her hand.

Xiao Nan immediately rolled over like a startled rabbit, turning her back to the two of them, and hurriedly straightened her wrinkled maid outfit, her fingers trembling slightly with nervousness.

She could even feel the complex gaze of Kurenai Yuhi behind her, which made her feel uneasy.

A subtle silence fell over the room for a moment.

Finally, Kiyoshi broke the silence. He casually got up and stretched his limbs.

"Let's pack up and get ready to leave. We should be able to get back to Konoha today."

Kurenai Yuhi blushed and stood up, starting to tidy her clothes and makeup. Occasionally, she would steal a glance at Konan, who had her back to them, her eyes filled with complex emotions, but the sharp jealousy she had felt earlier seemed to have faded considerably.

Or rather, it is a compromise and adaptation after recognizing reality.

Xiao Nan remained silent, quickly tidying herself up as neatly as possible, then lowered her eyes, stood in the corner, and resumed her submissive maid demeanor.

However, her slightly trembling fingertips and tightly pursed lips revealed that she was not at peace inside.

The three ate some simple dry rations and then left the temporary dwelling built with wood-style materials, continuing their journey home.

The white snake was taken back by Kiyoshi, and the products of the "Wood" Release technique and the hot spring were also disposed of by Kiyoshi.

……

A few days later, at dusk, the familiar gate of Konoha Village finally came into view.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire village in a warm golden light.

The Konoha high-ranking officials and some ninjas who had received the news were already waiting at the entrance.

When everyone saw that Qing Si and the other two had returned safely, they all breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to greet them.

Kiyoshi briefly remarked that the visit had gone smoothly, and then dismissed everyone.

Just as he was about to take Kurenai and Minami back, a hurried figure rushed over like a whirlwind.

"Lord Hokage!"

The newcomer was none other than Uchiha Sasuke.

He was dressed in a smart blue outfit, and his bright, dark eyes were filled with longing.

"You're finally back! Please teach me even more powerful ninjutsu!"

Sasuke tilted his head back, his little face full of seriousness and a spirit of never giving up.

Kiyoshi looked at the energetic Sasuke, stroked Sasuke's spiky black hair, and said:
"Want to learn something even better? Sure, but first let me see your recent progress. How about Itachi?"

As soon as he finished speaking, another figure approached from a distance. It was Uchiha Itachi, wearing a dark blue turtleneck short-sleeved shirt and ninja pants.

Unlike Sasuke's haste, he walked calmly to Kiyoshi and bowed respectfully.
"Lord Hokage, you're back."

"Ah."

Qingsi nodded.

"Xiao Nan, Hong, you two go back first."

Kiyoshi said to the two women beside him.

After Kurenai and Konan exchanged a glance and left together, Kiyoshi turned to look at Sasuke and Itachi.

"Perfect timing, you two, come with me to the third training ground."

Soon, Kiyoshi led Itachi and Sasuke to an open training ground on the edge of the village.

In the arena, Itachi and Sasuke stood facing each other.

"let's start."

Qing Si calmly gave the order.

Sasuke launched the first attack!

He let out a low shout, and the meridians around his eyes bulged instantly, turning his pupils pure white.

Roll your eyes, open!

He can now use the white eye skillfully.

Sasuke's figure drew close to Itachi's, his hands enveloped in condensed chakra, transforming into countless palm shadows that rained down on Itachi's pressure points like a storm.

Despite his younger brother's rapid onslaught, Itachi remained calm.

He didn't dodge, but instead quickly formed hand seals.

"Tu Dun·Tu Liubi!"

A solid earthen wall rose instantly, blocking most of Sasuke's palm strikes.

But Sasuke's Byakugan could clearly see through the flow of chakra, so he immediately changed direction and tried to go around the earthen wall.

However, the weasel reacts even faster.

Somehow, he felt as if he had learned something.

"Wood Release...!"

Just as Sasuke moved, several thorny wooden vines suddenly sprouted from the ground beneath his feet, wrapping around his feet like living tentacles!

This is a Wood Release application that Itachi has recently begun to develop, combining his Yang Release talent with his own.

He tried to fuse the chakra of "earth" and "water" together, and unexpectedly used the famous "wood" jutsu.

Sasuke hadn't expected his brother to have this trick up his sleeve. Caught off guard, his ankle was entangled by a vine, and his movements were momentarily halted.

"Brother is amazing!" Sasuke couldn't help but exclaim, but his eyes burned with even stronger fighting spirit.

He immediately concentrated his chakra at his fingertips.

An invisible, high-pressure chakra shockwave blasted from his palm, instantly shattering the wooden vines that were wrapped around his ankle.

At the same time, he used the momentum to flip backward, creating distance between himself and Itachi.

Itachi looked at the shattered vines, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, seemingly somewhat surprised that he could use "Wood" Release so smoothly.

'It seems I've inherited my father's bloodline limit regarding "Wood" Release.'

Itachi understood.

My father's "Wood" Release technique was also very powerful back then, shining brightly in battle.

He is simply fortunate enough to have gained power from his bloodline.

Seeing this, Itachi did not pause and formed hand seals again.

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

A massive fireball hurtled toward Sasuke.

Using the Byakugan's perception, Sasuke judged the fireball's trajectory and weak point, nimbly sidestepping to dodge it while simultaneously swinging his hands in rapid succession.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Countless shuriken shot towards Itachi like a swarm of bees, covering a vast area.

This is also a technique that Kiyoshi taught Sasuke, which was developed by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Once Kiyoshi becomes Hokage, all ninjutsu will be made available to him, so learning these ninjutsu will naturally be no problem for him.

Itachi remained calm and slapped the ground with both hands.

"Tu Dun·Tu Liubi!"

A thicker and wider earthen wall rose from the ground, blocking all the shuriken.

The two brothers exchanged blows, demonstrating remarkable skill in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and tactical application.

Itachi's use of ninjutsu is more refined and versatile, especially his occasional use of "Wood" Release, which, although clumsy, has great potential.

Sasuke's Byakugan and Gentle Fist techniques grant him exceptional close-quarters combat abilities and pressure point strikes, while also giving him superior taijutsu speed.

The battle lasted for about fifteen minutes. In the end, Sasuke, due to excessive chakra consumption and slightly inferior combat experience, was caught off guard by Itachi, who subdued him with taijutsu.

"I lost."

Sasuke was panting heavily, feeling somewhat unwilling, but mostly filled with admiration for his brother.

Kiyoshi stepped forward, helped Sasuke up, patted the dust off him, and then patted his head.

"That's already quite good. Your Byakugan has a lot of room for development. It's not just about insight and pressure point striking; you can also delve deeper into clairvoyance, telescopic vision, and the fine perception of chakra forms. Moreover..."

Kiyoshi looked into Sasuke's dark eyes and said meaningfully.

“I always felt that there was another power hidden within you, which might be awakened under strong emotional stimulation.”

He was referring to the Sharingan.

As the reincarnation of Indra, Sasuke has a very high chance of awakening the Sharingan; it's just a matter of time and opportunity.

Then, Kiyoshi looked at Itachi who was walking over and nodded approvingly:
"Your application of the 'Wood' Release technique is still quite rudimentary, but the direction is correct. Continue to sense the energy of life; it resonates well with your constitution."

Kiyoshi's smile held a hint of amusement.

Unexpectedly, Itachi really did become a "healthy Itachi".

However, Kiyoshi was also very curious about what would happen to Itachi in the end.

Kiyoshi then rewarded the two individuals based on their performance.

Some advanced ninjutsu scrolls and specially made chakra training tools.

Itachi and Sasuke accepted the gifts with delight, looking respectfully at their Hokage father, whose strength was unfathomable.

……

Time flew by, and several days passed. Konan's month-long term as a maid finally came to an end.

Inside the Hokage's office, Kiyoshi finished processing the last document and looked up at Konan, who stood quietly to the side like a delicate doll.

She was still wearing that black and white maid outfit, but her eyes were much more complicated than when she first arrived.

Kiyoshi stood up and walked up to her.

Xiao Nan's body tensed almost imperceptibly, and she lowered her eyes.

Kiyoshi didn't say anything, but simply reached out and, very naturally, slipped his hand under the hem of her maid outfit shirt, his warm palm directly touching the smooth, delicate skin on her waist, and even showing a tendency to explore upwards.

Xiao Nan trembled violently, as if she had been electrocuted. She suddenly raised her head, her pale purple eyes filled with panic.

She instinctively tried to back away, but Kiyoshi grabbed her waist with his other hand, holding her firmly in place.

"A month has passed."

Kiyoshi looked down at her, his fingertips gently tracing circles on the skin of her waist, feeling the instant tension in her muscles and the slight increase in her body temperature.

"You can return to the Land of Rain now."

Xiao Nan bit her lower lip tightly, forcing herself to calm down, her voice trembling with suppressed emotion:
"……Yes."

"but."

Kiyoshi changed the subject and leaned close to her ear.

"If you ever want to come to Konoha, you can come anytime. There will always be a place for you here."

His words were like the whispers of a demon.

Xiao Nan didn't answer, but just pursed her lips tightly, almost biting them until they bled.

She was somewhat saddened to discover that she wasn't actually... particularly averse to the suggestion?

Kiyoshi didn't seem to expect her answer. Instead, he took an exquisite gift box from his ninja tool bag and handed it to her.

"Put these on before you go."

Xiao Nan hesitated before taking the box, opened it, and found a neatly folded garment inside.

It was a cheongsam made of exquisite materials and with beautiful embroidery!

The color is dark blue, with intricate embroidery and a high slit, a style completely different from her usual Akatsuki uniform or maid outfit.

"This……"

Xiao Nan looked at the cheongsam, and a blush rose on her face again. She didn't understand what Qing Si was trying to do.

"It's like a farewell gift, or rather, it's the style I like."

Kiyoshi's tone was flat.

"Put it on and let me see."

Xiao Nan's fingers tightened around the cheongsam, but in the end, she still took the cheongsam and walked into the break room inside the office.

After a while, the door to the break room was gently pushed open.

Xiao Nan, dressed in a cheongsam, came out.

The dark blue cheongsam clung perfectly to her shapely figure, outlining her slender waist, full breasts, and hip lines to the fullest extent.

The high slit design made her long, beautiful legs, clad in sheer black stockings, appear and disappear as she walked, exuding allure.

This is in stark contrast to her usual aloof demeanor.

She awkwardly tugged at the high slit of her dress, her cheeks flushed, and she didn't dare to look at Si clearly.

Qing Si looked her up and down, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He stepped forward, reached out and straightened the high collar of her cheongsam, his fingertips tracing the skin on the side of her neck.

"suitable for you."

He commented, then stepped back.

"Then, let's proceed with the maid's final task."

……

A few days later, Kiyoshi took some time to guide Naruto in chakra control training.

In another training ground in the village, Naruto, with black hair, black eyes, and fox-like whisker markings on his face, was struggling to walk on the water.

He inherited the bloodlines of the Uzumaki and Uchiha clans, possesses a vast amount of chakra, is free from the interference of the Nine-Tails, and has a strong learning ability.

Suddenly, Naruto slipped and fell into the water with a splash.

He scrambled ashore in a disheveled state, shook his wet black hair, and looked somewhat dejected.

"Damn it, Sasuke can do it in one go, but I have to learn it a second time."

Just as he was feeling down and a strong sense of resentment and desire to become stronger welled up inside him, an unexpected change occurred!

He suddenly raised his head, and his black eyes suddenly contracted, the pupils instantly turning a scarlet red!

Against that scarlet background, three black magatama slowly emerged and rotated!
Sharingan!
And it's... a three-tomoe Sharingan!
"Huh? My eyes... what's wrong with my eyes? I can see things so clearly, and everything around me seems to be slowing down!"

Naruto exclaimed in surprise, waving his arms as he felt the enhanced dynamic vision and perception brought by the Sharingan.

"Moreover, I feel like the chakra in my body has become... more obedient? Now I can definitely beat that arrogant Sasuke with ease, hahaha!"

Naruto was so excited that he danced around, his three-tomoe Sharingan standing out prominently on his face.

Kiyoshi looked at Naruto's striking crimson Sharingan, and then thought of Sasuke's pure Byakugan, and couldn't help but shake his head, feeling that these two brothers were completely reversed in terms of bloodline limit.

Moreover, Naruto's Sharingan awakening with three tomoe was probably not only due to his Uchiha bloodline, but also because of the immense life force and spiritual energy brought by the Ashura chakra within him, which greatly promoted the awakening and evolution of the Sharingan.

"It seems that the days ahead won't be boring."

Kiyoshi looked at the excited Naruto and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

What kind of future will be born when the Uchiha bloodline and Ashura's chakra combine in Naruto?
…………

After sending Naruto, who was still excited about activating his Sharingan and clamoring to immediately challenge Sasuke to a duel, back to his residence, Kiyoshi did not immediately return to the Hokage's office to handle official business.

He strolled along, passing through several familiar streets, and finally stopped in front of a secluded but very elegant courtyard.

This is Mikoto Uchiha's residence.

Without knocking, Kiyoshi pushed the door open and entered as if he were in his own home.

The room was filled with a faint aroma of tea.

Uchiha Mikoto was kneeling on the tatami mat, with an open book and a pot of steaming tea on the small table in front of her.

Hearing footsteps, she looked up and saw Kiyoshi. A gentle smile immediately spread across his dark, bright eyes, which resembled Sasuke's.

"You came."

Her voice was soft, carrying a gentle quality unique to mature women.

Without saying much, Qing Si walked over and sat down naturally beside her, stretching out his strong arms to pull her slender waist into his embrace.

Mikoto nestled against his broad chest, her cheek pressed against his breathing Uchiha robe.

A maternal glow and blush spread across Mikoto's face.

She raised her hand and placed it on the back of Qing Si's hand, asking softly:
"Kiyoshi, shall we... have another child?"

Mikoto turned to look at Kiyoshi.

She felt that Sasuke and Itachi alone weren't enough, and always wanted to do more for Kiyoshi. (End of Chapter)