Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

However, in addition to being shocked by the number of White Zetsu, Nagato's powerful insight from his Rinnegan and his own keen senses allowed him to detect subtle and unusual chakra fluctuations.

This fluctuation was extremely weak, as if it had been deliberately suppressed.

It then vanished in a flash, as if it were just an illusion.

Pain raised his head, his Rinnegan gleaming indifferently as he looked up at Obito, his voice devoid of any emotion as he asked:

"Madara, the size of this army is indeed beyond expectations, but... I sense that there seems to be another presence in the base, someone I've never seen before, whose chakra is... extraordinary. Who is he?"

As Pain's words fell, the space seemed to freeze for a moment.

Even the presence of the million White Zetsu below seemed to be overshadowed by this sudden question.

Obito's brow furrowed slightly beneath his mask.

Nagato's senses were indeed sharp; he actually detected the presence of that person.

Several thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant: Should he just lay his cards on the table?
Or should we continue to hide it?

Ultimately, Obito chose the latter. Now is not the time for Nagato to know the whole truth.

"Humph."

Obito let out a cold snort, his tone regaining its former air of complete control.

"Nagato, all you need to know is that everything is going according to plan. The ultimate realization of the 'Eye of the Moon Plan' requires the gathering of all forces. The existence of some allies is not something you need to worry about. Just do your job well and control your 'Rinnegan,' that's enough."

Instead of answering directly, he used a slightly admonitory tone to steer the question toward Nagato's own responsibilities.

Pain remained silent for a moment, his Rinnegan still fixed on Obito, as if trying to pierce through the mask and see the truth behind it.

In the end, Nagato did not ask any further questions.

He knew he wouldn't get a definite answer from "Ban".

But the seed of this doubt has already been quietly planted.

Nagato controlled Pain to slowly turn around, no longer looking at the unsettling white ocean, and temporarily suppressing that mysterious existence in his heart.

"The plan to capture the tailed beasts needs to be accelerated."

Pain left behind only these cold words before his figure slowly sank into the shadows.

Obito looked in the direction where Pain had disappeared, a slight smile curving his lips beneath the mask.

Nagato's doubts were within his expectations, but as long as the plan proceeded smoothly, these minor anxieties would eventually be completely purified under the light of "Infinite Tsukuyomi".

His gaze once again fell upon the boundless army of White Zetsu, his crimson Sharingan eyes filled with longing for the "perfect world" he had created with his own hands.

In a secluded, shadowy corner of the base, where even most White Zetsu cannot approach, a figure seemed to blend into the darkness.

He had long, unruly black hair and wore ancient, layered red armor. Despite being a reanimated body with an aged face, a crimson glint flashed in his exposed Sharingan eyes.

It was Uchiha Madara.

He listened quietly to the entire conversation between Obito and Nagato, a slight mocking smile playing on his lips.

"That brat Obito... he's getting more and more skilled at manipulating people's hearts."

The spots whispered in my heart.

"However, Nagato's bloodline is indeed a good match for the Rinnegan; he was even able to vaguely sense my presence."

"A million White Zetsu... that's enough in number, but unfortunately, they're just low-quality consumables. The real key is the chakra of the Gedo Mazo and the nine tailed beasts... and my Rinnegan."

Madara's thoughts drifted to Uchiha Kiyoshi, the Uchiha junior who had stirred up trouble in the ninja world.

"That brat named Kiyoshi seems even more troublesome than Obito described... It seems I can't just sit here and watch things unfold any longer. Perhaps I should find an opportunity to go and see for myself what the ninja world has become..."

…………

Meanwhile, after dealing with Mitarashi Anko's affairs, Kiyoshi went to the "Limited Tsukuyomi" world.

The difference in the rate of time flow does indeed exist.

For him, it had only been a few days since he left, but a year had already passed in this world.

He strolled into the village, past familiar streets and bustling crowds.

He walked straight toward the flower shop in the mountains.

The afternoon sun shone through the shop window, illuminating the colorful flowers.

At the entrance of the flower shop, a figure was standing with his back to him, carefully pruning the leaves of a pot of Oncidium orchids.

Her long, soft hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her figure was graceful and elegant, just like the mountain scenery.

A year has passed, and it seems that she has shed some of her girlish exuberance and gained a more serene temperament, like a lily quietly blooming.

Seemingly sensing the gaze behind her, Ino slowly turned around.

The moment her gaze fell upon Qing Si's figure, her emerald eyes widened suddenly, and the scissors in her hand fell to the wooden floor with a clatter.

"Qing...Qingji?"

Her voice trembled with disbelief, as if she feared the person before her was merely a phantom in the sunlight.

The next moment, that composure was broken by a huge surprise.

Ino didn't even bother to pick up the flower shears before rushing over. Her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

"It really is you! You're back!"

She stopped in front of Qing Si, tilted her head back, her eyes sparkling with an almost overflowing light, and instinctively reached out to grab his sleeves, but stopped halfway with a touch of shyness.

"Where have you been all year? I haven't heard a word from you. I thought..."

Kiyoshi looked at the emotional Ino in front of him. Compared to the more dashing Ino in his memory from the original world, this Ino was indeed more introverted and gentle.

A slight thought stirred within him, and a gentle smile appeared on his face:
"Yes, I'm back. I took care of some things, and it took longer than expected."

Ino scrutinized him closely, as if trying to make sure he was alright.

"It's alright...it's alright."

She murmured, then, as if remembering something, quickly said:
"You just got back, you must not have had a good rest yet, right? Would you like to... come in and sit for a while? I... I can make you some tea, or... cook you something to eat?"

She extended the invitation, her eyes filled with anticipation, yet also with nervousness at the prospect of rejection.

After a moment's thought, Qing Si realized that he did indeed need to stop here briefly to plan his next move.

So, he nodded:

"Okay, then I'll take my leave."

Ino's face instantly lit up with a smile.

Ino led Kiyoshi to the living room and asked him to sit down for a while, then tied on an apron and went into the kitchen.

Watching her busy figure, Kiyoshi could sense that this girl was trying to express the concern she had accumulated over the past year in this way.

Soon, a simple meal was served.

It wasn't a fancy meal, just delicate rice balls, miso soup, and a few side dishes, but it was presented with great care.

"I don't know if it suits your taste..."

Ino sat opposite him, her hands on her knees, looking at him with some trepidation.

Kiyoshi took a bite and nodded in approval:

"It's delicious, your cooking skills have improved a lot."

This is not just polite talk; compared to a year ago, Ino's cooking skills have indeed improved considerably.

Upon hearing this, Ino happily lowered her head.

During the meal, she spoke softly about the trivial things that had happened in Konoha that year, which new shops had opened, and which flower fields were blooming particularly well.

Kiyoshi listened quietly, occasionally responding, which opened up Ino's mouth considerably.

After finishing our meal, night had already fallen.

Ino mustered her courage once again:

"Kiyoshi... It's so late, why don't you stay here tonight? The guest rooms are always cleaned, it's very convenient."

Her fingers twisted the hem of her clothes, her ears slightly flushed. "You just got back, you definitely need to wash up and rest..."

Kiyoshi did not refuse.

"Okay, I'll trouble you then."

Ino quickly prepared clean bath towels and a change of clothes for Kiyoshi.

The sound of running water filled the bathroom, and a hazy light shone through the frosted glass door, revealing a blurry yet tall figure.

Ino carried the discarded tableware toward the kitchen, but her gaze was involuntarily drawn to the door.

Listening to the sound of water coming from inside, and imagining that Kiyoshi was just a door away, her cheeks involuntarily became hot, and her heart pounded like a deer.

"What...what am I thinking..."

She shook her head vigorously, trying to banish the embarrassing images from her mind, but the blush continued to spread down to her neck.

She forced herself to walk quickly into the kitchen, turn on the tap, and let the sound of cold water cover up the disturbing noise, but her eyes still couldn't help but sneak glances towards the bathroom.

Inside the bathroom, Kiyoshi remained oblivious to the subtle thoughts of the girl outside the door.

Warm water was washing over my body.

He closed his eyes, but his mind was already focused on the next steps.

We must obtain the "Box of Elysium" from Hozuki Castle as soon as possible. That box, containing a vast amount of chakra, should be able to correspond with the real world.

Furthermore, Kiyoshi also plans to visit Loulan in this world to see the dragon vein chakra.

After washing up, Kiyoshi changed into clean clothes and walked out of the bathroom. He saw Ino pretending to arrange flowers in the living room, but her slightly red earlobes and somewhat flustered movements betrayed her.

He didn't point it out, but simply said goodnight and followed Ino's directions into the guest room.

In the stillness of the night, Ino lay on her bed, thinking of Kiyoshi. She buried her face in the pillow and smiled secretly for a long time.

……

The following morning, Kiyoshi vanished in a flash, using the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to leave Konoha Village.

His goal is clear: located in the middle of the sea, he controls the prison for dangerous criminals from various countries, Ghost Lantern City.

The Ghost Lantern Castle remains shrouded in a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere.

But for the Qing Si now, the guards here are practically useless.

He easily bypassed all patrols and barriers, and went directly into the secret passage beneath the city lord's office.

At the end of the passage was a huge underground space.

In the center, a huge cube-shaped box with the character "悟" (enlightenment) engraved on its surface stood silently, radiating a massive chakra fluctuation; this was the "Box of Bliss".

Kiyoshi could sense that there seemed to be some kind of consciousness stirring inside the box, trying to probe into his inner fears.

However, his mental strength was so great that he was not affected in any way.

"Be quiet."

Kiyoshi said calmly and immediately cast a sealing spell.

The light on the character "悟" (enlightenment) on the surface of the box dimmed, and the restless consciousness instantly retreated, becoming as silent as a cicada in winter.

He reached out, and powerful chakra enveloped the Box of Elysium, sealing it completely.

The entire process did not cause any disturbance.

With the "Box of Elysium" in hand, Kiyoshi returned to a valley he had already chosen.

This place is sparsely populated, so the natural energy is relatively abundant.

He took out the "Box of Bliss," broke part of the seal, and began to guide the vast chakra contained within.

With his hands forming a hand seal, a complex spell spread outwards from him like living vines, eventually forming the prototype of a black spatial portal.

On the other side of the portal lies the real world.

"Next, it's time..."

Kiyoshi's gaze attempted to distort the flow of time in a small area around the portal.

This is an extremely delicate operation; the slightest mistake could cause spacetime disruption.

However, after several adjustments, Kiyoshi successfully created a "time dilation zone" with a radius of about 100 meters, centered on the spatial portal.

Within this region, the passage of time is significantly prolonged.

What happens in the real world might happen in ten days or even longer inside this region. Although the current range is limited and it consumes a huge amount of chakra, requiring the "Box of Bliss" to accelerate the collection of negative emotions from the ninja world to provide a continuous energy supply, it is undoubtedly a huge breakthrough.

This means that he can accelerate his cultivation here, recover natural energy more quickly, and even cultivate certain resources that require time.

Looking at the stable portal and time barrier, Kiyoshi nodded in satisfaction.

With this matter settled, he needed to return to the real world to proceed with the next step of his plan.

Through the newly established spatial portal, Kiyoshi returned to the back mountain of Konoha in the real world.

Feeling the atmosphere of reality, so different from the world of "Limited Tsukuyomi," he headed straight for Uchiha Hikaru's residence.

After a period of adjustment, Uchiha Hikaru successfully integrated into the village. Although his identity was still kept secret, his life had gotten back on track.

Kiyoshi found her at a training ground.

Uchiha Hikaru's long hair was tied in a high ponytail as she practiced her precise control over chakra, and the gloomy look between her brows had dissipated considerably.

"Lord Seiji!"

Upon noticing Kiyoshi's arrival, Uchiha Hikaru immediately stopped practicing and quickly walked over.

"It seems you've adapted very well."

Kiyoshi looked her over and could sense that she had more chakra than before.

"Yes, everyone... is very kind to me."

Uchiha Hikaru nodded vigorously, his eyes shining.

“Hongdou took me to eat Ichiraku Ramen, Hong also often practiced with me, and Lin also helped me check my body... I never thought I could have such a peaceful life.”

"That's good."

Kiyoshi got down to business.

"Light, I've come to you this time because I have a task that requires your abilities."

"Please give your orders, Lord Qing Si."

Uchiha Hikaru's expression immediately turned serious.

"I need to take you to a special place, which you can think of as a parallel world."

Kiyoshi said slowly.

Does such a world still exist?

Uchiha Hikaru's eyes widened in shock.

After arriving in the modern era, Uchiha Hikaru resumed education and carried out literacy work.

So she also learned a lot of things she didn't know before, such as the concept of parallel worlds.

"Pretty much. There are also some eye techniques there that you should be able to imprint."

Kiyoshi said.

"I need you to use your 'Eight Thousand Spears' to imprint their eye techniques onto them."

Kiyoshi didn't retrieve Shisui and Fugaku's Mangekyou Sharingan last time, so they should still be with the Uchiha clan.

Hikaru Uchiha's ability, "Eight Thousand Spears," allows him to imprint and share the eye techniques of others through chakra connections.

"I understand."

Uchiha Hikaru nodded solemnly.

"Let's not delay, let's set off now."

Kiyoshi reached out and placed his hand on Hikaru's shoulder, activating the "Flying Thunder God Technique".

The next moment, the two figures disappeared from the training ground and headed towards the spatial portal.

Meanwhile, in the world of "Limited Tsukuyomi".

Hinata, the leader of the group and now a Jonin of Konoha, walks down the street.

She was dressed in a light blue casual outfit that accentuated her mature figure, and her long hair was pulled back, revealing her fair and slender neck.

However, there was a faint trace of melancholy between her brows.

Unbeknownst to her, she had arrived at the entrance of the flower shop in the mountains.

I was thinking of buying some fresh flowers to decorate the living room, hoping it might dispel some of the loneliness in my heart.

"welcome……"

Ino was arranging the bouquet when she heard the wind chimes. She looked up and saw Hinata, the eldest sister, so she quickly asked what she needed.

"Please give me a bunch of lilies, along with some green lisianthus."

"OK, wait."

Ino skillfully began selecting flowers. Although her older sister Hinata was there, Ino's movements were much lighter than usual because she knew Kiyoshi was back.

Hinata, the eldest sister, looked at her with some curiosity.

Ino is usually cheerful, but she seemed unusually happy today.

"Ino, what good thing happened to you today?"

Upon hearing this, Ino blushed slightly. After thinking for a moment, she decided to tell Hinata, the eldest sister, about Kiyoshi's return.

Because she knew that Kiyoshi and Hinata, the eldest sister, also had a good relationship.

"Yes, Kiyoshi... came back yesterday."

"Seiji?"

Hinata, the leader, was startled, then realized what was happening, and her heart skipped a beat.

He is back?

"Y-really?"

Hinata, the leader, tried her best to remain calm, but her voice still carried a hint of excitement.

"Is he... okay?"

"It's great, they even stayed at my house for one night," Ino said while wrapping the bouquet.

"But he said he had something to do and left early this morning. Yesterday at dinner he said he was going to something... Ghost Lantern Castle?"

Kiyoshi is back... Did he go to Hozuki Castle?
Hinata, the eldest sister, wondered why Kiyoshi was going to that place where a bunch of criminals were imprisoned.

“I-Is that so…”

Hinata, the leader of the group, took the bouquet from Ino and left the flower shop somewhat absentmindedly.

As she walked home, Ino's words kept echoing in her mind.

Kiyoshi is back...

"I need to dress up."

Hinata, the leader, instinctively tightened her grip on the bouquet.

Once the thought arises, it can no longer be suppressed.

She quickened her pace back to the Hyuga clan and went straight to her room.

Opening the huge wardrobe, one finds it filled with all sorts of clothes.

Hinata, the leader, rarely felt a sense of difficulty in making a decision. She picked up the items one by one and held them up in front of the mirror.

"Isn't this color too plain?"

"This one seems too formal..."

"Will he like this?

In the end, she chose a light purple furisode kimono, which made her look much more dignified than her usual energetic and cheerful self.

Looking at herself in the mirror, clearly meticulously dressed, Hinata's heart pounded even faster.

…………

In the valley, Kiyoshi and Uchiha Hikaru reappeared.

Upon his return, Kiyoshi had one more person by his side.

Uchiha Hikaru curiously observed this world.

She discovered that this world actually looked no different from the real world.

Kiyoshi then brought Uchiha Hikaru to Konoha and chose to stroll along the village's busiest commercial street, just like any other ordinary villager.

Walking along the bustling street, with shops lining both sides, the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and laughter filled the air.

Hikaru Uchiha followed closely beside Kiyoshi, his dark, bright eyes, inherited from the Uchiha clan, curiously surveying everything around him.

"It's so lively here."

Uchiha Hikaru said softly.

"It seems like there's some kind of festival today, so there are quite a lot of people."

Kiyoshi glanced around before speaking.

Uchiha Hikaru nodded, her gaze quickly drawn to a roadside stall selling three-colored dumplings.

The glutinous rice balls are coated with sugar in different colors, emitting a sweet and tempting aroma.

Kiyoshi noticed her gaze, walked straight to the stall, and said to the owner:

"Two skewers of three-color meatballs, please."

He paused and added.

"No, give me a few more skewers of meatballs, and try all the flavors."

The owner responded warmly and quickly handed over the bamboo skewers for the meatballs.

The dumplings are made to be crystal clear and exude various aromas such as red bean, matcha, and cherry blossom.

Uchiha Hikaru glanced at Kiyoshi, then at Maruko.

"Lord Qing Si, this..."

"Try it, experience the unique features of this world."

Kiyoshi gestured, indicating that he would order a string of ordinary three-colored dumplings.

The world's cuisines actually have some differences.

The three-color dumplings use different recipes.

Uchiha Hikaru bit into the top white glutinous rice ball, and the soft, sweet taste instantly melted in her mouth, accompanied by a faint milky aroma.

Her eyes lit up slightly, and she tried the green matcha flavor.

"Is it tasty?"

Qingsi asked.

"Ok!"

Uchiha Hikaru nodded vigorously, a slight smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

She ate the meatballs in small bites, like a kitten cherishing its food.

Just as Hikaru took the dumpling and looked up at Kiyoshi with a grateful smile, a voice filled with astonishment and an indescribable mix of emotions rang out from not far away:

"Seiji?"

Just then, someone called out Kiyoshi's name.

Kiyoshi and Hikaru turned to look at the same time.

Across the street, Hinata, the leader of the gang, was standing there.

She had clearly dressed up carefully; her long hair was pulled back, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck, and she wore light makeup, making her even more radiant than usual.

She was still holding the bouquet of lilies and lisianthus she had bought from the Ino Flower Shop.

However, at this moment, the expression on her face seemed to break down.

Her gaze first fell on Kiyoshi with delight, but then, inevitably, she noticed the woman beside him… (End of Chapter)