Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Upon hearing this, Kiyoshi lowered his head, gently brushing his chin against Mikoto's soft hair. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke:

"Of course, you can have as many as you want, Mikoto-nee."

"Really?"

Mikoto looked up at Kiyoshi.

"real."

Qingsi nodded.

"But it doesn't depend on me, it depends on you, Mikoto-nee."

Qingsi smiled.

"What do you mean by 'depends on me'?"

Mikoto was a little confused. She opened her full lips and gently opened and closed them.

"Misaka's stamina."

Kiyoshi's words made Mikoto's eyelashes tremble slightly, as if she had thought of something, and she also felt a kind of heat.

"Hmph, my physical strength has improved a lot."

Mikoto said.

"Yeah."

Kiyoshi thought that what Mikoto said was pretty much true.

Mikoto possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan, and after absorbing "Kiyoshi Cells," her eye power began to slowly increase.

After long-term use, the amount has increased to a considerable level.

Even if Mikoto, who was just an ordinary Jonin before, were to fight Fugaku, the result would still be a victory for Mikoto.

Because Mikoto can use her eye techniques more often, she can also master the higher-level "Susanoo" power.

However, Fugaku constantly faces the risk of going blind.

"However... at this stage, I have more important things to do. Konoha needs a complete overhaul, from its internal structure to its ninja training system, and even its relationship with the outside world... all of which require breaking down the old barriers."

Mikoto nestled in his arms, listening quietly. She could feel the strong, powerful beating of Kiyoshi's heart beneath his chest, and the immense ambition within it that was enough to overturn the entire ninja world.

"Then……"

Kiyoshi's voice was not loud, but every word was clear.

"It means annexing the other four major states and ending the pointless conflicts and divisions that followed the Warring States period."

He paused slightly, his gaze seemingly fixed on the statue on the Hokage Rock, or perhaps on the entire ninja world.

"I want to become the first 'Kage' in the history of the ninja world to truly achieve unification."

He is not the Hokage of the Five Great Nations, but the sole and supreme ruler who transcends all nations and all ninja villages.

"Where's the daimyo?"

Mikoto was surprised by Kiyoshi's words.

But then a sense of pride arose.

Yes, this is the man that Uchiha Mikoto chose!
"The so-called great names are of course unnecessary to exist."

Qingsi spoke.

He has no interest in letting ordinary people stand above him.

The reason we're not dealing with it now is simply because the ninja world's ideology is too deeply ingrained.

The daimyo system, which has existed for thousands of years, requires time and reform to break down, allowing both ordinary people and ninjas to undergo a process of acceptance.

Kiyoshi's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the warm room, yet he spoke them in an almost indifferent tone.

Mikoto's heart skipped a beat. She gazed at Kiyoshi's sharply defined, handsome yet aloof profile, her eyes filled not with fear, but with deep shock and... an almost blind trust.

She knew he wasn't speaking recklessly.

From his swift ascension to the Hokage position, to his effortless resolution of the threat from Kumogakure, and the ever-growing power gathering around him...

All of this seems to be paving the way for that grand goal.

"No matter what you do, I will support you."

Mikoto buried her face in his chest again, her voice muffled but unusually firm.

She was one of the women behind him, and also an insider and participant in his ambitions.

Kiyoshi tightened his arms around her, saying nothing more. The only sounds in the room were the fragrant aroma of tea and their intertwined breaths.

…………

A month passed quietly amidst the undercurrents of the ninja world and the changes in Konoha.

At this moment, deep within Mount Myoboku, surrounded by countless enormous flowers and exotic plants, lies an ancient, toad-shaped temple.

The enormous toad immortal sat on his throne, his eyelids drooping like withered tree bark, breathing heavily.

It awoke once again from that chaotic and terrifying dream.

Unlike the vague premonitions of the past, this dream was exceptionally clear, even containing chilling details.

What it saw was no longer a shadow, but a concrete figure.

The back view of a man wearing a Hokage robe, with a tall and straight posture and jet-black hair.

He stood atop a mountain of corpses, a sea of ​​blood, and ruins, with a tree behind him that was so enormous it defied description.

It was a giant tree with branches that blocked out the sky and exuded an ominous aura!
The giant tree is slowly taking root and growing, and its shape is exactly the same as that of the divine tree from a thousand years ago that attempted to drain the earth and devour the chakra of all living beings!
The giant toad sage clearly saw the man's back this time; it was the very variable he had sensed in his previous prophecy.

Uchiha Kiyoshi!
"Well……"

The Great Toad Sage let out a deep sigh, his turbid eyes filled with an unprecedented solemnity.

“The premonition…is clearer now…that man…Uchiha Kiyoshi…he is not the ‘Child of Prophecy,’ but a being who brings calamity to the world, and is probably no less powerful than Kaguya Otsutsuki in the past…”

The Great Toad Sage slowly raised his head and looked at the two sages standing to the side, Fukasaku and Shima.

"Little Fukasaku...little Shima..."

The Great Toad Sage's voice was slow and deep.

"Go to Ryuchi Cave... visit the White Snake Sage... and tell him about my dream..."

Upon hearing this, the green skin of the hermit Fukasaku seemed to tighten.

"Sir, you mean... that Uchiha Kiyoshi, he really can..."

"Behind him... is the sacred tree..."

The giant toad immortal interrupted it, his tone resolute.

"There's no mistake... that aura is exactly the same as I remember. The path he's taking is no different from Kaguya's, and it might even be more dangerous..."

It paused, then continued to give the instructions:

"Then... Fukasaku, go to Shikkotsu Forest again... and inform the Slug Sage about this... We must be vigilant about this..."

Fukasaku the Hermit took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and respectfully bowed his head:
"I understand, sir. We'll depart immediately. But... after informing the two immortals, what should we do next? Konoha is now under his control, its strength is unprecedented, we..."

The Great Toad Sage closed his eyes, as if gathering power, or perhaps sensing some unseen presence.

"Wait...and be vigilant, while simultaneously trying to...contact Yu Yi..."

Its voice grew softer and softer, almost a murmur.

“That child… should have sensed the unusual fluctuations in the ninja world too… His occasional awakening consciousness… might be observing… We must let him know that a new threat… has appeared…”

Fukasaku and Shima exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

The Great Toad Sage actually tried to contact the legendary Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki!
The seriousness of the situation has clearly exceeded their expectations.

The two immortals said no more, bowed respectfully, and quickly left the temple, heading towards Dragon Cave and Wet Bone Forest respectively.

In the deserted temple, only the heavy breathing of the Great Toad Sage remained.

Its enormous head swayed slightly, pondering how to convey this terrifying prophecy, which could overturn the entire ninja world, to the Sage of Six Paths, who had long transcended life and death but was still constantly concerned about the safety of the ninja world.

The Sage of Six Paths doesn't appear suddenly; certain conditions he sets must be met for him to reappear in the world.

……

Hidden Leaf Village.

Inside the Hokage's office, Kiyoshi was conducting some kind of experiment.

He formed a hand seal, and accompanied by a puff of white smoke, three alluring and charming figures with a cold and powerful aura appeared in the center of the office.

These are the three snake princesses from Ryuchi-dong: Tashin-hime, Ichi-ki-jima-hime, and Takitsu-hime.

They still retained their human form, with alluring faces and eyes that shone with a mixture of awe and longing for Kiyoshi.

"Lord Qing Si, what are your orders for summoning us?"

The leading goddess, Tianxin Shenji, swayed her slender waist and asked in a sweet voice.

Kiyoshi's gaze fell on the corner of the office, where a small, pure white snake with delicate scales was lazily coiled up, its scarlet eyes half-closed, seemingly dozing. It was his summoned beast, the White Snake.

“From today onwards, the task of the three of you is to teach her how to master the art of transformation more quickly and perfectly.”

Qing Si pointed at the white snake, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Her progress lately has been too slow."

When the white snake heard itself mentioned, it lazily raised its head, flicked its scarlet tongue, and hissed softly with a hint of dissatisfaction, seemingly full of resistance to the matter of learning itself.

The three snake princesses' gazes fell on the white snake, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

They could sense the pure Sage Chakra within the white snake and its potential, which did not match its appearance, but they also saw its deep-seated laziness.

"I will obey your orders, Lord Kiyoshi."

The three snake princesses responded in unison.

Kiyoshi waved his hand, signaling that they could begin. The three snake princesses immediately surrounded the white snake and began to "teach" him in the unique way of Ryuchi Cave, using methods such as seduction, coercion, and demonstrations of the exquisite transformation technique.

The White Snake already possessed the "Human Curse Seal" bestowed by Qing Si, which allowed her to transform into human form, but currently she can only transform into a half-human, half-snake form.

The White Snake is incredibly lazy; she's clearly lazy to an extreme degree.

Kiyoshi watched for a while, then stopped paying attention.

He believed that the three snake goddesses had a way to urge the white snake to improve.

He returned to his desk and picked up an urgent intelligence scroll that had just been delivered.

Upon unfolding it, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

The scroll indicates that the Shinkyo organization has recently been active in the border area between the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass, seemingly conducting some kind of personnel search or secret experiment, which has caused several small-scale conflicts and disturbances.

"Itachi."

Qingsi spoke lightly.

A figure suddenly appeared in the office and knelt on one knee.

It was Uchiha Itachi. He was wearing a well-fitting ANBU uniform and an animal mask, but the lower half of his face was clearly defined, and he had a calm demeanor.

Thanks to Kiyoshi's reforms and his own exceptional talent, he recently graduated early from the Ninja Academy and joined the Anbu for training.

"Father."

Itachi's voice sounded somewhat low through the mask.

“There are some troublesome rats on the border. Go and deal with them, find out their purpose, and eliminate them if necessary.”

Kiyoshi handed him the scroll, speaking calmly as if he were talking about something trivial.

"Yes."

Itachi accepted the scroll with both hands without the slightest hesitation.

Kiyoshi took out an ordinary-looking kunai from his ninja tool bag, but a layer of barely perceptible chakra was faintly flowing on the blade of the kunai.

"Take this."

Kiyoshi handed the kunai to Itachi.

"There is my chakra on it, sealed with a sealing technique. If you encounter a powerful barrier or seal that is difficult to break, or if you are in a life-or-death situation, inject your chakra into it and unleash it to temporarily break the seal, or... release a fire-style ninjutsu that I sealed in advance."

Itachi took the kunai, clearly sensing the immense power contained within it. He carefully put the kunai away and bowed his head again:

"Thank you, Father. I will definitely complete the mission!"

Kiyoshi nodded:

"Go."

Itachi's figure quickly disappeared.

……

Another half month has passed.

Konoha Village was covered in a layer of pure white first snow, a silver-white wonderland.

After finishing his official duties for the day, Kiyoshi walked through the light snow to a relatively secluded house on the edge of the village.

This is Tsunade's residence.

As you push open the door, a warm feeling mixed with a faint aroma of wine wafts towards you.

Tsunade was sitting by the warm kotatsu, with several empty sake bottles in front of her.

She was wearing a loose-fitting apricot-colored loungewear kimono, the neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a deep, unfathomable cleavage.

Because of the alcohol and the heating, her plump and beautiful cheeks were flushed with an alluring blush.

Kiyoshi could see Tsunade's golden hair casually draped over her shoulders, and her emerald green eyes carrying a hint of languor and dreaminess.

"Tsunade-sensei, I'm here."

Kiyoshi said.

The passage of time has not diminished Tsunade's charm; on the contrary, it has added to her mature and full-bodied allure.

Her proud bosom and rounded waist and hip curves were still clearly visible under the loose kimono, like a ripe peach.

When she saw Kiyoshi enter, Tsunade's eyes lit up, and she came over with a grin. A warm scent, a mixture of the aroma of sake and the fragrance of a woman, instantly enveloped Kiyoshi.

"You finally came to see me?"

Tsunade's voice was slightly slurred with drunkenness. She stretched out her slender, pale fingers and poked Kiyoshi's chest.

"Quick, get some coins! I've been having bad luck lately, I've lost them all again."

Kiyoshi shook his head with amusement at her confident way of asking for money.

He didn't immediately take out his money, but deliberately sighed and flexed his fingers:
"The weather has turned cold recently, and my hands always feel a bit icy."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade was taken aback at first, then a hint of understanding and reproach flashed in her emerald eyes.

But a bolder smile crept onto her lips. Instead of backing away, she grabbed Kiyoshi's hand and shoved it into the open neckline of her kimono.

The scale of the baby cafeteria immediately became clear to Kiyoshi.

It was like a warm stove inside.

"Hehe, I'll warm your hands, but you have to pay me!"

Tsunade smiled.

Kiyoshi never expected that Tsunade would understand him so well.

Since he and Tsunade broke through the last barrier between their relationship, they have become much closer.

"Yeah, it's warm."

Kiyoshi nodded, then slowly took out a bulging money pouch from his pocket and tossed it to Tsunade.

Tsunade took the money pouch, weighed it in her hand, and her face immediately lit up with a smile, like a cat that had just stolen some fish.

She leaned forward and gave Qing Si a quick kiss on the cheek, leaving a bright red lip print.

"That's pretty much it!"

Seeing her excited expression, Qing Si reached out and wrapped his arm around her voluptuous waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Tsunade leaned in close, the alcohol and warmth making her weak and her eyes glazed over.

What happened next was a natural progression.

Kiyoshi stayed in Tsunade's room and had a deep and long conversation with her until late at night, when only the sound of Tsunade's breathing could be heard as she fell asleep.

……

A week later, Kiyoshi returned to the special training room where the three snake princesses taught the white snake.

Pushing open the door, the sight before him made him frown slightly. The three snake queens stood helplessly to one side, while in the center of the training room, the small, shimmering white snake…

Or rather, the creature that can no longer be fully called a snake still lies lazily on its soft mat, its progress seemingly minimal.

At this moment, the little white snake lying on the ground had completely departed from its pure snake form.

Her lower body still retained the characteristics of a snake, with a slender and supple waist that extended all the way to connect with full, round, and breathtakingly curved buttocks.

Further down, there was a thick, powerful snake tail covered with glistening white scales.

The snake's tail coiled on the ground, its scales shimmering with a silvery luster in the light.

Her upper body, however, already resembled the silhouette of a well-developed young woman.

Her smooth skin was as white and delicate as lotus root powder, and her arms were slender and long. On her abdomen, a complex dark curse mark was clearly visible, a testament to the restraint and power left by Qing Si.

Her facial features possessed an eerie beauty.

His eyes were still scarlet vertical pupils, but with a faint black tinge at the edges. His long, thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and his nose was straight and prominent.

The lip color is an alluring yet dangerous purplish-black, which, when combined, creates a bewitching beauty that blends innocence and wildness.

However, the owner of such an alluring body was yawning unconsciously, his scarlet and slightly purple snake eyes half-closed, looking lazy and saying, "I'm so sleepy, I don't want to move."

Kiyoshi waved his hand, signaling the three snake princesses, who looked troubled, to step back.

Only he and the white snake remained in the training room.

He walked up to the white snake, squatted down, and gently stroked her cool and smooth tail. His fingertips followed the patterns on her scales, slowly moving upwards, across her supple waist, and finally resting on the skin of her back.

The white snake felt his touch, her body trembled slightly, and her half-closed snake eyes opened a little, looking at him with a hint of confusion.

"It seems that the teachings of the three Snake Queens have not been very effective for you."

Qingsi said.

"In that case, I'll personally supervise you today."

His palm slowly slid down her back.

The white snake seemed to sense something, and its thick tail swayed slightly involuntarily.

As Qing Si looked at her languid yet alluring appearance, a burning desire flashed in his eyes.

He leaned down, close to her dark purple lips, and whispered:
"Do you still remember the story of Xu Xian and the White Snake that I told you? Today, I'd like to experience it for myself and become the 'Xu Xian' who subdued the snake demon."

Kiyoshi's words made the white snake's breathing quicken instantly. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she only let out a muffled whimper, and her thick snake tail instinctively wrapped around Kiyoshi's calf.

The white snake had already witnessed her master's interactions with others, and never expected that she would one day fulfill her master's dream.

On this very day, Kiyoshi successfully earned the title of a hero from humble beginnings.

Although in the current ninja world, no ninja has more bloodline limits than him, making his bloodline the most noble.

…………

The next day.

Using the coordinates left by the "Flying Thunder God Technique," Kiyoshi instantly traversed a vast distance and once again set foot on the ancient kingdom of Loulan, half-buried by wind and sand.

Returning to this familiar place, the scene before me was quite different from what I remembered.

Loulan became even more prosperous, with new houses full of exotic charm, built with sturdy stone and restored wooden structures, springing up everywhere.

Kiyoshi's appearance immediately caught the attention of the guards. When they recognized him as the Hokage who had pulled Loulan back from the brink of collapse like a god, the guards immediately bowed respectfully, and one of them quickly went to report.

A short while later, a series of slightly hurried footsteps approached.

Queen Sarah of Loulan, surrounded by her maids, personally came out to greet them.

The young queen's demeanor is becoming increasingly composed and elegant.

Today she wore a lake-blue long dress symbolizing the traditions of the Loulan royal family, with a light white gauze over it, and her long black hair was styled into an elegant updo.

Her face was filled with obvious joy as she stared intently at Kiyoshi.

"Kiyoshi, you've arrived."

Sarah quickly stepped forward.

In her most desperate and helpless moment, it was this man who turned the tide, defeated the powerful enemy An Lushan, preserved the dragon vein, and also preserved the last hope of Loulan.

This kindness is deeply imprinted in the hearts of her and every Loulan citizen.

Kiyoshi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the newly renovated surroundings, and said calmly:

"It seems that Loulan is becoming more and more prosperous."

"Thanks to the supplies and some technical support you left behind, as well as the craftsmen you sent to provide guidance."

Sarah said gratefully, stepping aside to lead the way.

"Please come with me to the palace to rest."

Qing Si did not refuse. When the Loulan residents along the way saw Qing Si, they all stopped what they were doing and bowed to him respectfully, their eyes filled with awe.

Upon entering the main hall of the palace, although the furnishings were simple, it was spotless. Sarah instructed the maids to serve Loulan's unique fragrant tea and exquisite refreshments.

"Lord Kiyoshi, is there something important that brings you here today?"

Sarah personally poured tea for Qing Si and asked softly.

"I need to draw some more dragon vein chakra."

Qing Si stated his purpose directly.

Sarah was not surprised at all; in fact, she had been prepared for it all along.

The dragon vein is the foundation of Loulan, but it is also the source of disaster.

If it weren't for the Qing Dynasty, Loulan would have long since ceased to exist.

Sarah saw it as a matter of course to entrust him with the power of the dragon vein, and also as a form of protection.

She even felt that only a strong person like Kiyoshi could truly control the power of the dragon vein.

"Of course, the seal on the dragon vein has always been stable and can be opened for you at any time."

Sarah agreed without hesitation and immediately stood up.

"Please come with me."

The two walked through the corridors inside the palace and arrived once again at the huge hollow located deep underground.

A familiar scene came into view: a huge, intertwined dragon vein altar, like tree roots, stood in the center, and the pools around the altar contained highly concentrated dragon vein chakra.

However, this time, Kiyoshi sensed something different.

He slowly walked to the edge of the altar, but did not immediately begin to draw dragon vein chakra. Instead, he closed his eyes and spread his spiritual power and perception like a spider web, carefully sensing every subtle change in the dragon vein energy.

Compared to the last time, the dragon vein chakra flowing now not only seems more abundant and active in quantity, but its essence also seems to be in a state of "rising tide".

The flow of the dragon vein is no longer a steady river, but rather like the ocean under the pull of the moon, accumulating power and waiting for the peak of the next tide.

This increase in "activity" is difficult for ordinary people, even typical sensory ninjas, to detect, but it is very clear to Kiyoshi, who has strong mental power and a deep understanding of the nature of chakra.

He reached out and gently touched the dragon vein chakra with his fingertips.

"This is……"

Kiyoshi opened his eyes, a knowing glint in his dark pupils.

"The chakra of the dragon vein is not eternally constant; it also undergoes cyclical changes similar to the tides... Right now, it is moving towards its 'high tide,' the period when its energy is most active and abundant."

Kiyoshi reached back and touched his chin.

If he were to use this power, what point in time in the past could he return to?

Five hundred years ago, or a thousand years ago?
That was already the era of Kaguya Otsutsuki, wasn't it?
Kiyoshi thought to himself. (End of Chapter)