Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi, I know you're in there."

With a slight thought, Qing Si caused the humanoid water flow to rapidly contract and solidify, and the cells quickly reorganized under his guidance.

In the blink of an eye, his figure reappeared clearly in the center of the stone chamber, as if the water that had just been rippling on the ground was just an illusion.

He went out and opened the door.

Tsunade rushed in almost immediately, bringing with her a gust of wind and a strong smell of alcohol.

She didn't even notice that she had stepped on a small patch of water that hadn't completely dried—the very spot left by Kiyoshi when he had hydrated.

Tsunade stood in front of Kiyoshi, her chest heaving noticeably with her rapid breathing.

Her long, golden hair was a little messy, with a few strands clinging to her cheeks and sweaty forehead.

Those brown-gold eyes were no longer hazy with intoxication, but instead held a mix of emotions, including disbelief and bewilderment.

"I……"

Tsunade opened her mouth, trying to speak in her usual imposing manner, but the words got stuck in her throat.

She took a deep breath, as if using all her strength.

"I might be pregnant...no, I'm sure I'm pregnant, and it's yours."

After shouting those words, she seemed to have all her strength drained away instantly, but her gaze remained fixed on Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi showed no surprise on his face.

He didn't even respond first, but slowly walked over to Tsunade.

Under Tsunade's gaze, he extended his right hand, a soft, pale green chakra aura emanating from his palm.

"Let me take a look."

Kiyoshi began to speak.

"it is good."

Tsunade bit her lower lip but did not refuse.

Or perhaps, deep down, she also longed for a more definitive answer.

She straightened her back slightly, letting Kiyoshi's hand, covered in gentle chakra, gently rest on her flat, firm abdomen.

His palms were warm, and chakra silently seeped into them.

Tsunade could feel a warm current flowing into her body.

At the same time, Kiyoshi opened his Byakugan and used its inherent X-ray vision to look inside Tsunade's body.

"!"

Roll your eyes!

This was the first time Tsunade had seen Kiyoshi use the Byakugan, and she was quite surprised.

I never expected that Kiyoshi would have the Byakugan bloodline limit.

She had never known this before.

But after a brief moment of doubt, Tsunade quickly suppressed these thoughts.

What she wants to know now is the condition of the fetus in her womb.

In Kiyoshi's eyes, there was indeed a new life growing inside Tsunade's body.

At the same time, he also sensed that Tsunade's chakra and physiological environment were somewhat disordered due to long-term alcohol abuse and irregular sleep patterns.

A moment later, Kiyoshi withdrew his hand, opened his eyes, and looked at Tsunade's face, which was a mixture of tension and anticipation.

"Yes, confirmed."

He spoke calmly, his tone certain.

"She is indeed pregnant, and the embryo is very vigorous, so it seems to have good aptitude for inheritance."

He was also somewhat surprised.

There was still no news from Mikoto, but unexpectedly, it was Tsunade, whose lifestyle was notoriously bad, who got pregnant first.

This is perhaps the unpredictability of fate, and it also indirectly proves the strong vitality and adaptability of his own bloodline cells, which can successfully implant and develop stably even in less than ideal environments.

Having received confirmation from Kiyoshi himself, Tsunade's last shred of hope that "it might be a misdiagnosis" completely vanished.

A surge of complex emotions overwhelmed her, leaving her momentarily at a loss for how to react.

Kiyoshi didn't give her much time to dwell on her emotions. He naturally put his arm around her shoulder and led her into the house, saying:
"From today onwards, alcohol is prohibited, and you are no longer allowed to go to casinos."

"Varied…?!"

Tsunade instinctively wanted to refute this, as gambling and drinking were almost her two greatest pleasures in life, and also her way of escaping the pain of the past.

But as the words were about to come out, her gaze involuntarily fell to her lower abdomen, where a small life connected to her by blood was growing.

An unprecedented sense of responsibility quietly grew within her, forcibly suppressing the protest that was on the tip of her tongue.

She pursed her lips, and in the end, with a hint of reluctance mixed with obedience, she softly hummed in agreement and nodded.

Kiyoshi led Tsunade to a more comfortable and spacious living room and sat her down. Kiyoshi extended his finger again, and a wisp of purer chakra containing powerful Yang Release life force condensed at his fingertip.

This wisp of chakra, like a living stream, slowly flowed into Tsunade's body.

"Your past lifestyle was too irregular, and your physical condition wasn't optimal. This portion of chakra will temporarily remain in your body to nourish the embryo and stabilize your physiological environment."

Avoid causing unnecessary fluctuations in the fetus due to sudden changes in your own habits.

Seiji explained.

This chakra can subtly regulate Tsunade's body, ensuring a smooth pregnancy.

As Tsunade felt the warm and vibrant energy flowing through her body, her initial agitation caused by shock and panic subsided considerably.

She was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Qing Si, her tone unusually serious:

"Will the child... take the Uchiha surname?"

In her view, given Kiyoshi's current status in Konoha and the Uchiha clan, it is almost a given that his offspring would inherit the Uchiha surname.

Kiyoshi, however, did not seem to care about this. He casually sat down next to Tsunade, one hand still naturally placed on her lower abdomen, as if feeling the faint life pulse.

"The surname doesn't matter. Uchiha, Senju, or even if you don't have a surname right now, it's all fine. A name is just a label. What's important is the bloodline flowing in the child's veins and the power they will possess in the future."

Qingsi spoke lightly.

With his bloodline limit and the Senju clan's immense life force, what kind of child could he have?

Kiyoshi was actually looking forward to it, just like Boruto in the original work who inherited the Uzumaki and Hyuga bloodlines, thus possessing the "Jōgan".

Kiyoshi also hopes that his offspring can develop an even more powerful bloodline limit, just like Boruto.

In this way, Kiyoshi can study these bloodline limits and accelerate the process of becoming stronger.

……

Mt. Miaomu.

Mount Myōboku, which was originally peaceful and serene, was never the site of the ninja world's clamor.

Today, however, a somber atmosphere prevails.

The giant toad sage remained seated on its throne, its eyelids drooping, but its murky eyes gleamed with an unprecedentedly solemn light.

Just then, the sky in the distance seemed to darken, and a huge "dark cloud" slowly approached.

Upon closer inspection, it was not a dark cloud, but an unimaginably enormous white serpent!
The White Snake Sage himself left Ryuchi Cave and arrived at Mount Myoboku!

Its serpentine body, as large as a mountain range, slowly coiled on a spacious hilltop of Mount Myōboku, its head lowered, its vertical pupils gazing down at the toad-shaped temple.

Then, in a hazy white mist, the enormous snake body began to shrink and deform, eventually transforming into the image of an elderly woman in a white robe, who landed steadily in front of the temple gate.

"Old toad."

The White Snake Immortal spoke, his voice hoarse.

"You sensed it too, didn't you? That unsettling tremor, the future of the ninja world may very well be completely decided in this very era."

The giant toad sage nodded slightly, its heavy head bowed.

"Hmm... The trajectory of fate has completely deviated from its original course, pointing towards darkness and... uncertainty. That variable, Uchiha Kiyoshi, behind him, the shadow of the Divine Tree is faintly visible."

He and Kaguya walked similar paths, yet were completely different.

A glint of light flashed in the White Snake Immortal's cold, vertical pupils:
"Where is that smooth-talking guy from Shikkotsu Forest? Why hasn't she shown up at this crucial moment?"

The Great Toad Sage slowly shook his head:
"The Slug Sage... perhaps she had her own considerations. She had contact with Uchiha Kiyoshi, and the slugs in Shikkotsu Forest were all her clones. Therefore, the summoning contract that Kiyoshi signed was actually her own."

Perhaps... she chose to take a gamble, betting that even if Kiyoshi cultivated the Divine Tree, he wouldn't completely drain the planet's life force like Kaguya had, after all, he himself lived here.

She believed that by betting on Qing Si, she could leave a glimmer of hope for the world, such as... her Shikkotsu Forest.

"Hmph, naive!"

The White Snake Immortal snorted coldly and tapped his cane on the ground.

Even if Kiyoshi had once come to him to practice "immortal arts," and even if Kiyoshi's "immortal arts" were natural energy that she personally injected with her fangs.

However, the White Snake Sage allowed Kiyoshi to sign a summoning contract with the three snake princesses because of Kiyoshi's strength, considering that Kiyoshi had successfully passed the test.

But now, Uchiha Kiyoshi clearly has the tendency to overthrow the ninja world, which she cannot tolerate.

"To negotiate with a tiger for its skin, then what about Yu Yi? Have you made contact with her?"

She was asking about Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths.

The Great Toad Sage's brows seemed to furrow even more:
“I tried… but his consciousness lies dormant deep within the Pure Land, and the response is very weak and vague. It needs time, and it also needs… the right opportunity.”

The hermit Fukasaku, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but interject and ask:
"My lord, what about... Jiraiya? He seems to have sensed something is wrong too."

The Great Toad Immortal remained silent for a moment before slowly saying:
"Little Jiraiya... He is kind-hearted, but this matter is too important, so it is not appropriate for him to know everything for the time being."

His fate is inextricably linked to the "Child of Prophecy," but now the "Child of Prophecy" is shrouded in mystery... Let's observe first; perhaps... he can unknowingly become a key pawn.

……

On the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass, there is a desolate valley.

Itachi Uchiha moved swiftly among the jagged rocks, his face adorned with an animal mask worn by the Anbu.

According to intelligence, Scorpion, a member of the New Dawn organization, is active in this area.

Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from the air!
Several grotesque puppets, their joints gleaming with a cold light, lunged at Itachi from different angles.

They wielded poisoned blades and sprayed out senbon needles with a paralyzing effect.

Itachi remained calm under pressure, quickly forming hand seals:
"Fire Release: Impatiens Flower Claws Red!"

A blazing fireball enveloped the shuriken, like a blooming flower of death, as it hurtled towards the puppet.

At the same time, he unleashed chakra beneath his feet and used the terrain to dodge nimbly.

However, Sasori's puppetry skills were exceptional. These puppets were made of special materials, which gave them considerable resistance to ordinary ninjutsu, and their attacks were relentless.

Another puppet opened its abdomen and fired poison needles with steel wires, attempting to restrain the weasel's movements.

"Wood Release: The Technique of Silent Killing and Binding!"

Seizing the opportunity, the weasel slapped the ground with both hands, and several tough wooden vines instantly burst from the earth, wrapping around the joints of the two puppets charging at the front, temporarily restricting their movements.

This is a technique that Kiyoshi taught him. After seeing Itachi awaken the "Wood" Release, Kiyoshi left behind many scrolls about Wood Release ninjutsu.

"Wood Release?!"

A slightly surprised voice came from the shadows of the valley; it belonged to Sasori, who was controlling the Hiruko form. Through the puppet's vision, he clearly saw Itachi using Wood Release, which instantly reminded him of the man who had brought him immense pressure and the shadow of defeat—Uchiha Kiyoshi!

"who are you?"

Scorpion couldn't help but ask.

Itachi did not answer.

"I understand, you are Uchiha Itachi."

Scorpion remembered.

He had indeed received a notification from White Zetsu in the past few days, saying that someone named Uchiha Itachi might come here.

“Uchiha…Itachi…”

Scorpion's voice carried a twisted mix of hatred and excitement.

He realized that Kiyoshi also knew Wood Release, and that Itachi shared the same surname as Kiyoshi.

"It seems you have a close relationship with that man. Are you his illegitimate child? Perfect... I'll use you to collect some interest first!"

Scorpion's tone was frenzied.

Whether it's true or not, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that he wants to find someone to vent his anger at being suppressed by Kiyoshi!

The next moment, more puppets were summoned from Sasori's scroll, including several human puppets that clearly emanated powerful chakra fluctuations.

Various poisonous fogs, explosive clay, and poisoned weapons poured down on the weasel like a storm.

Faced with this sudden and escalating attack, Itachi's defenses quickly became inadequate, small wounds began to appear on his body, and his chakra was rapidly depleted.

Just as he was about to be struck by a puppet wielding a giant axe, he remembered the specially made kunai that his father had given him before he left!
Without hesitation, Itachi almost instinctively pulled out the kunai and frantically poured the little chakra he had left into it!
hum!
The sealing technique on Kuno-no-Ren's body instantly lit up with a dazzling light.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying surge of chakra erupted from the kunai!
boom!
It was not a simple flame, but a dark red pillar of fire, like a roaring fire dragon, bursting forth from the tip of the kunai!

Wherever the pillar of fire passed, Scorpion's meticulously crafted puppets, whether ordinary or human, instantly vaporized and disappeared!
Even the chakra threads attached to the puppet were burned!

The pillar of fire continued its relentless advance, slamming violently into the mountainside behind them!

With a deafening roar, a bottomless, charred hole was blasted into the entire mountainside. The rocks at the edge of the hole melted from the high temperature and flowed down like lava, turning the surrounding area a bright red.

The original valley terrain was almost completely altered, and the air was filled with the smell of burnt sulfur, as if it had instantly turned into a fiery mountain!

Even though Scorpion's true form was hiding inside Scarlet Amber, it was still struck by the terrifying shockwave and the intense heat at the edge. Scarlet Amber was instantly damaged, revealing its pale and shocked face.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with horror, and without hesitation used the remaining puppets as cover to flee in panic.

Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha, the instigator, stood frozen in place, his face beneath the mask etched with shock. Staring at the catastrophic scene he had single-handedly created, only one thought remained in his mind:
"This...this is a power that Father casually sealed away?"

……

Nighttime, Tsunade's residence.

Shizune was holding Tuntun in her arms.

She searched all the places Tsunade frequented but couldn't find her, so she had no choice but to return and wait.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Tsunade walked in, her expression still complicated.

"Lady Tsunade, where have you been? I was so worried!"

Silently, she rushed forward to meet him.

Tsunade plopped down on the sofa, rubbed her temples, and let out a long breath, as if a huge burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

She glanced at Jingyin, whose face was full of worry, and after a few seconds of silence, she spoke in as calm a tone as possible:

"Mute... I... am pregnant."

"Varied……?!"

Shizune's eyes widened instantly, her mouth formed an "O" shape, and the piggy in her arms almost fell to the ground.

The image of Kiyoshi flashed through her mind instantly, along with the subtle atmosphere that had been brewing between Lady Tsunade and Lady Kiyoshi lately...

Who is the child's father?

Tsunade didn't answer directly, but instead grabbed her long, golden hair:
"We'll talk about this later. Anyway, starting tomorrow, I'm quitting drinking and gambling!"

She said it with absolute certainty.

Shizune looked at Tsunade's profile, a mixture of determination and a subtle glow of new motherhood, and felt a complex mix of emotions.

In the end, she didn't ask any more questions, but silently poured Tsunade a glass of warm water.

Oh my god, how is she going to face Lady Tsunade after this?

Does Shizune still remember what happened between her and Kiyoshi?

……

Kiyoshi's family.

Kiyoshi entered a meditative state once more. Having successfully transformed his entire body into water, he began to refine his control, attempting to maintain more complex form changes while in his watery state, and even simulating physical attacks.

He transformed into a pool of clear water once again, but this pool of water began to wriggle and deform as if it had a life of its own.

His control over water-attribute chakra became increasingly refined and subtle, as if he had truly become a part of water, able to change his own form and properties at will.

The transformation and recombination at the cellular level became smoother, consumed less chakra, and lasted longer.

Just as he successfully simulated a "Water Release: Water Severing Wave" attack in his water-transformed state, which was no less powerful than a physical attack, and silently sliced ​​a giant rock in the distance, the panel in his field of vision appeared as expected.

"You have mastered the entry: [Water Transformation Technique (Purple)]".

[Water Transformation Technique (Purple)]

[Requirement: Learn the Hozuki clan's unique secret technique, "Water Transformation Technique."]

【Progress: (Completed).】

【Effect:
You can freely transform your body, in whole or in part, into a water elemental form, in which you are immune to most purely physical attacks.

Your control and power over water-style ninjutsu are increased by 100%.

In your water form, your chakra recovery speed is increased by 100%, and you can quickly replenish your chakra using the surrounding water sources.

Your adaptability to integrating other chakra properties and form transformations has slightly improved.

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

"It's alright, this entry."

Kiyoshi looked at the entry and stroked his chin.

In fact, he had mastered the "Blood Transformation Technique" a long time ago.

However, that requires using the "Sage Mode" in Shikkotsu Forest to activate.

Kiyoshi then ended his ascetic practice.

In the following months, Kiyoshi continued to develop other ninjutsu.

He found that his understanding of ninjutsu was also getting better and better.

"I wonder if we can deduce the divine magic from it."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

Logically speaking, all ninjutsu are actually imitations of divine techniques.

The divine techniques that appear in "Boruto" are all incredibly powerful and can be considered as mechanical skills.

Just as Kiyoshi was contemplating how to proceed with his cultivation, the door opened, and someone came to visit him.

It's Nohara Rin.

Instead of wearing her standard ninja vest today, she changed into a casual outfit that allowed for easy movement, with a matching thin belt around her waist that accentuated her increasingly shapely figure.

Her short brown hair was neatly styled, and she wore her usual warm smile.

She was carrying an exquisite food box, as if she had just come from somewhere.

Just as Kiyoshi reached the entrance hall and before he could respond, another voice rang out.

"Seiji."

Then, Kurenai Yuhi gracefully walked in from the other side of the courtyard. She had clearly dressed up carefully, wearing a figure-hugging long dress that accentuated her curves, the hem swaying and outlining her voluptuous figure.

Her long, black, curly hair cascaded over her shoulders like seaweed.

"Hong, you're here too."

When Nohara Rin saw Yuhi Kurenai, she immediately greeted her with her smile unchanged.

"Hmm, Rin, don't you need to bring Mio today?"

Kurenai glanced at Rin Nohara, sensing that Kiyoshi and Rin Nohara's relationship was not simple.

Since the incident with Konan, Kurenai Yuhi has become much more sensitive to these things.

Kiyoshi glanced at the food box in Nohara Rin's hand and said calmly:
"Come in first."

The three of them went to the living room and sat down.

Lin placed the food box on the table and opened it; inside were several exquisitely made pastries.

"I just learned how to make this from the master craftsman in the village, and I thought I'd bring it here for Qing Si to try."

"Have a heart."

Kiyoshi casually picked up a pale pink cherry blossom mochi, took a bite, and nodded.

It tastes really good, sweet but not cloying.

Then Nohara Rin asked Yuhi Kurenai to take one as well.

Seeing this, Kurenai also picked up a piece, took a small bite, then looked at Kiyoshi and gently parted her lips to say:
"Kiyoshi, I feel like I've hit a bottleneck in my illusion technique training lately, and I feel like I can't make any further progress... Is it possible that without the aid of a bloodline limit, the pinnacle of illusion technique can only be reached here?"

Her words were tinged with disappointment.

Kiyoshi put down the pastries in his hand and looked at Kurenai.

"Bottlenecks are common, but don't worry, I'll help you solve this problem later."

Kiyoshi said.

If there is no bloodline limit, then create one.

He has a lot of experience now.

He paused for a moment, as if he had thought of something, and then continued:
"Speaking of illusionary talent, I've recently noticed a promising youngster named Yakumo Kurama. That child has a strong talent for illusionary arts, having inherited the Kurama clan's bloodline limit, 'Five Senses Manipulation.'"

Kiyoshi said.

"Yakumo, this is my newly accepted disciple."

Yuhi Kurenai said.

This disciple is indeed very talented, but unfortunately his body is too weak.

"You can bring it to me so I can see it."

Kiyoshi then spoke.

Once he figured out Kurama Yakumo's bloodline limit, he could just find a way to get Yuhi Kurenai to master it too, right? (End of Chapter)