Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

"The divine tree is about to blossom and bear fruit, so we must be extra careful in absorbing the last bit of natural energy to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki only gave a brief instruction before turning and walking to the other side of the Divine Tree to continue his preparations.

They had observed the planet and found that although it possessed some native forces, they were all extremely weak.

No one can stop them from planting the divine tree on this planet.

Once the Divine Tree bears the "Chakra Fruit," their mission will be complete, and they can proceed to the next planet.

Kaguya Otsutsuki watched his departing figure, a glimmer of light flashing deep within her pure white eyes.

The Otsutsuki clan may be relatively detached from emotions, but they still possess feelings.

Therefore, Kaguya Otsutsuki gradually developed resentment over the years.

Why should she be sacrificed as a offering?

"Perhaps we can see what that guy is up to."

Kaguya Otsutsuki thought to herself.

The unfamiliar clansman who called himself "Otsutsuki Kiyoshi" stirred up Kaguya Otsutsuki's heart once again.

She looked up at the towering canopy of the divine tree, and it seemed as if through it she was looking at the desert dragon vein where Qing Si was located.

For now, let's wait and see.

…………

Desert basin.

Kiyoshi settled down temporarily. He easily built a simple yet sturdy stone house using his ninjutsu as a temporary residence.

The subjugated spirit beasts were scattered around the basin, serving as both guards and laborers, responsible for driving away other uninvited guests and assisting the settlement's humans in obtaining food and water.

Under the absolute power of coercion and the constraints of contracts, these former "gods" had no choice but to bow down and serve humanity, which was nothing short of a miracle for the people of the settlement.

Kiyoshi also took the opportunity to collect a lot of summoned beast DNA, which was a valuable resource.

Because Kiyoshi discovered that many of the varieties were species that had become extinct in later generations.

When he returns a thousand years later, he can take this collection and study it.

Kiyoshi spent the rest of his time on three things.

First, we need to conduct in-depth research into the characteristics of the Dragon Vein Chakra, attempt to analyze the essence of its spacetime coordinates, and search for possible paths to return to the future.

Second, we should continue to learn and improve the language of this era, and piece together a more complete historical background and geographical information from the fragmented memories and legends of the people in the settlement.

Thirdly, he studied the summoning beasts he had subdued, analyzed the formation and circulation of their chakra, and compared it with the "Sage Techniques" and Tailed Beast Chakra that he knew.

In this process, he discovered that the chakra of these summoned beasts, which had been influenced by the dragon vein for a long time, did indeed possess more primitive characteristics that were closer to the essence of nature.

It is similar to the prototype of "Sage Chakra", but it is more violent and difficult to control.

And the girl Kiyoshi first met, he also learned her name.

Her name is Saya, she is the daughter of the settlement chief, and she is also the one with whom she communicates most smoothly.

She quickly learned some of the simple words and concepts taught by Qing Si, and assisted him in managing the settlement and pacifying the people, becoming a bridge between Qing Si and this primitive tribe.

On this day, Kiyoshi stood atop a towering rock pillar at the edge of the basin, gazing westward.

According to the vague, mythical legends passed down through generations of Saya's tribe, in the far west, beyond the endless sea of ​​sand, there is a sacred land shrouded in mist year-round, inhabited by "talking sacred toads" with incredible power, even capable of "predicting the future."

Mt. Miaomu.

Kiyoshi was almost certain that it was Mount Myōboku, one of the three great spiritual sites in later generations.

A thousand years later, he met the Great Toad Immortal and learned "immortal arts".

However, he has never seen the Great Toad Sage in his younger days.

However, many ancient secrets of Mount Myōboku from that era have been sealed away, and legendary treasures such as the "Sage's Talisman" have long since disappeared, seemingly having been completely exhausted.

But now, it is a thousand years ago.

Mount Myōboku was at its peak, and those secret treasures lost to later generations, a more complete inheritance of "divine arts," and even the oldest secrets about this world may very well exist there.

The study of the dragon veins' spacetime is not something that can be accomplished overnight, and the "cooperation" with Kaguya Otsutsuki also needs to wait for the right opportunity.

Taking advantage of this break to explore Mount Myoboku and gain potential assistance and knowledge is an excellent choice.

A few days later, Kiyoshi temporarily entrusted the affairs of the settlement to several more composed elders and left behind several spirit beasts to guard it.

He told Saya that he would be traveling for a while to seek more knowledge.

Although there was worry in Saya's eyes, there was even more reverence.

She nodded vigorously, indicating that she would wait for Amaterasu to return.

Kiyoshi changed into a dark robe that allowed for easy movement, but the flame fan emblem on the back remained prominent.

Instead of using a large summoned beast for transportation, he opted for speed and stealth.

His figure transformed into a blurry streak of light, merging into the sweltering heat of the desert, and sped off westward.

Our destination is Mount Myoboku.

The terrain from a thousand years ago is now far beyond the distances shown on later maps.

A thousand years is enough time for the landscape to undergo dramatic changes.

Kiyoshi relied on his keen perception of natural energy to traverse the vast desert.

This place is home to even more bizarre and ferocious ancient creatures, some of which are no weaker than the dragon vein spirit beasts he has subdued.

Qing Si either fought or avoided the situation, without getting too entangled, only wanting to reach his destination as quickly as possible.

Beyond the desert lies a continuous, towering, desolate mountain range.

Finally, Kiyoshi arrived at a place where thick fog covered the mountains.

The thick, almost tangible white mist, like a giant barrier, enveloped the vast, boundless primeval forest ahead.

The trees in the forest were exceptionally tall, and many of the species were ones that Qing Si had never seen before. The air was moist and fresh, brimming with vitality, a stark contrast to the desolate desert and barren mountains he had experienced before.

Even through the mist, Kiyoshi could clearly sense the massive chakra fluctuations emanating from the depths of the forest.

Standing on the edge of the thick fog, Kiyoshi could feel a slight dampness on his skin.

This is no ordinary fog; it is mixed with pure natural energy. Although the fog on Mount Myōboku in later generations was thick, it was far less dense and full of life than this.

"It's definitely different."

Kiyoshi whispered, and the scarlet kaleidoscope spun slightly in the mist.

The field of vision is limited to within ten meters, but perception extends forward along the flow of natural energy.

He could hear the sound of streams flowing deep in the forest, feel the roots of those huge trees intertwining into a net underground, and even vaguely detect several chakra fluctuations, one of which was particularly special.

Kiyoshi felt that this was the Great Toad Sage's chakra, which was more active and more... younger than it would be a thousand years later.

Qing Si did not rush in.

He pressed his right hand against the damp, mossy ground to sense it.

Chakra seeped into the earth like fine threads, spreading forward along the network of earth veins, avoiding the areas with the densest fog.

A moment later, Kiyoshi opened his eyes.

"found it."

He swayed and walked straight forward.

His current strength is among the top in the entire ninja world, so there's no need for him to feign compliance.

Sensing is also for the purpose of better determining location.

The mist flowed around him, occasionally condensing into water droplets that fell onto his robes with a soft pattering sound.

The deeper you go, the more extraordinary the forest scenery becomes.

The trees here are generally over 100 meters tall, with trunks so thick that it takes dozens of people to encircle them.

Many trees are covered with glowing moss, casting a faint green light in the thick fog.

The enormous fern spread out like an umbrella, with dewdrops rolling on its leaves.

Kiyoshi saw a bright blue insect with six wings on its back resting on a fern leaf, sucking up dew.

As his gaze swept over it, the insect alertly flapped its wings and took flight, leaving a pale blue trail of light in the mist.

"Even insects possess natural energy... This is truly an excellent place to cultivate 'immortal arts.'"

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

If he had set up a barrier a thousand years ago and then returned a thousand years later, how much natural energy would he have accumulated?

After traveling for about half an hour, the fog suddenly began to thin.

Ahead lay an open space, a huge circular valley. Around the valley were rugged stone buildings built against the mountainside, some of which were tens of meters high and their surfaces were carved with intricate toad totems.

The true core area of ​​Mount Myoboku.

The number of toads in the valley far exceeded his expectations. There were tiny toads, no bigger than the palm of his hand, hopping among the grass.
There are medium-sized toads, about half a person's height, busy carrying scrolls or tools, and several giant toads, as big as small mountains, squatting next to buildings as if meditating or guarding.

Their skin colors vary from emerald green to dark brown, and some even have natural patterns.

The most eye-catching thing is the toad on the platform in the middle of the lake.

It is medium to large in size, about three meters tall, with a unique orange-red skin, and carries a small scroll box on its back.

At this moment, it is sitting cross-legged on the platform, eyes closed and mind focused, with faint traces of natural energy flowing around it.

Although his appearance is vastly different from that of the aged toad sage a thousand years later, the texture of his chakra is exactly the same.

Young Toad Ball.

Kiyoshi's gaze narrowed slightly.

The Great Toad Sage of later generations vaguely mentioned that in his youth, it was one of the most outstanding practitioners of "sage arts" on Mount Myōboku, and even participated in some "major events".

Seeing it with my own eyes now, it is indeed extraordinary.

However, Kiyoshi's goal on this trip was not Gamamaru himself.

The Immortal's Talisman.

This is Kiyoshi's true purpose.

Kiyoshi took a deep breath, jumped down from the tree, and slowly walked out of the edge of the forest into the valley.

Almost the instant he stepped into the open space, all the toads in the valley stopped moving at the same time.

Dozens of eyes turned to the uninvited guest.

Then, the nearest large, dark brown toad stood up. It was over five meters tall and its voice was deep and resonant like a drumbeat.
"Human? No... this feeling..."

Kiyoshi stopped and calmly looked around.

He did not show hostility, but he also did not hide his power.

"I am Kiyoshi, and I have come to visit Mount Myōboku."

His voice echoed clearly through the valley.

On the platform in the middle of the lake, the young Gamamaru opened his eyes.

Those were golden pupils, horizontally shaped, and were now staring sharply at Kiyoshi.

It slowly rose, its movements so graceful they seemed disproportionate to its size.

"visit?"

Gamamaru spoke, his voice much younger than Kiyoshi had expected, and tinged with wariness.

“Mount Myoboku never receives uninvited visitors, especially… beings with such a complex aura.”

Its gaze lingered on Kiyoshi's Sharingan for a moment, then swept over the "wedge" in his palm.

"Sharingan... and these kinds of markings? Who are you?"

"I just want to see the 'Immortal's Talisman.'"

Kiyoshi said.

In the original work, the "Sage's Talisman" directly restored the near-death Otsutsuki Hamura to full health, making it an extremely powerful treasure.

Kiyoshi's words suddenly made the atmosphere in the valley tense.

Several giant guard toads moved forward half a step in unison, forming a semi-encircling formation.

The smaller toads quickly retreated, hiding behind buildings or rocks, but still peeked out to observe.

Gamamaru's golden pupils contracted slightly.

"You know about the 'Immortal's Talisman'."

This is not a question, but a statement.

"Know a thing or two."

Qingsi nodded.

“I am willing to exchange something of equal value, or… I would like to owe Myoboku a favor.”

"An equivalent?"

Gamamaru's voice turned cold. "The 'Immortal's Talisman' is the culmination of the efforts of countless toads in my Toad Kingdom. What do you offer in return?"

“What does Mount Myōboku need? Power? Knowledge? I can provide all of those.”

Kiyoshi said.

Gamamaru shook his head, and the scroll box on his back swayed gently with the movement.

“We do not need promises from outsiders. Mount Myoboku is a world untouched by worldly strife.”

It paused, a profound meaning flashing in its golden pupils.

"Moreover... the aura around you is dangerous. Those black patterns remind me of some unpleasant legends. Please leave while you can still do so peacefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, the toads around him moved even closer.

Although they remained restrained, their chakra had begun to surge, and natural energy was gathering around them.

Kiyoshi sighed softly.

As expected, the possibility of peaceful negotiations was extremely slim.

We still have to rely on strength.

"In that case..."

Kiyoshi slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.

"Then I'll just have to... take it myself."

The air in the valley seemed to freeze.

Gamamaru's golden pupils suddenly shrank to slits, and the scroll box on its back popped open with a click, a scroll flying into its hand.

"alert!"

The large, dark brown toad guarded it with a long screech.

"Immortal Technique: Mist Concealment Formation!"

Thick fog surged in from all directions, not the gentle natural fog of before, but a combat fog imbued with chakra that could interfere with perception and vision.

In an instant, Kiyoshi's field of vision was compressed to less than three meters.

But this didn't work for him.

The Mangekyou Sharingan spun rapidly, its power piercing through the mist, allowing it to clearly see the position, movement, and chakra flow of all the toads around it.

At the same time, Qing Si fully activated his senses, and the flow of natural energy unfolded in his mind like a three-dimensional map.

"First move?"

He lightly touched the ground with his feet, and his figure transformed into a blur as he moved three meters to the left.

Almost at the same instant, the ground where they had been standing exploded, and three sharp stone spikes burst out of the soil—it was a toad's earth-遁神术 (earth-遁神术 is a type of magic used in Chinese fantasy novels).

"Celestial Art: Toad Fire Oil Technique!"

From the mist on the right, a smaller toad opened its mouth and sprayed out a viscous, oily liquid, while another toad immediately breathed fire.

The oil and fire combined to create a blazing sea of ​​fire covering more than ten meters, blocking Qing Si's escape route.

They cooperated very well.

These toads have clearly trained together for many years and possess extremely high combat skills.

But Kiyoshi did not dodge.

He clasped his hands together, and the chakra nature transformation was completed in an instant.

"Ice Escape·Ice Dome Wall!"

A thick ice dome materialized out of thin air, keeping the sea of ​​fire out of reach.

The collision of high temperatures and extreme cold caused white vapor to rise into the sky, which in turn intensified the fog.

"Immortal Technique: Toad Illusionary Sound!"

Strange cries came from all directions. The sounds had a certain rhythm and directly affected the auditory nerves, thus interfering with the brain.

It's a sound illusion.

Kiyoshi remained expressionless.

Trying to use illusions in front of him is like showing off one's limited skills before an expert.

Kiyoshi's chakra surged violently, forcefully dispelling the invading genjutsu energy.

At the same time, the kaleidoscope's pupil power traces back to the source of the sound.

found it.

"Fire Release: Impatiens Flower Claws Red!"

Dozens of shuriken wreathed in flames flew out from Kiyoshi's sleeve.

"careful!"

A cry of alarm came from the mist, followed by several muffled thuds and the painful groans of toads.

At least three toads were hit, and the illusion spell was interrupted.

But the real threat is only now arriving.

On the platform in the middle of the lake, the toad ball finally moved.

It didn't form any hand seals; it simply unfolded a section of the scroll in its hand, bit its thumb, and smeared its blood on a rune on the surface of the scroll.

"Summoning Technique: Giant Rock Toad!"

Rumble.

The ground shook violently.

Suddenly, the ground beneath Kiyoshi's feet bulged up, and a gigantic mouth covered in sharp teeth burst open from the ground, ready to devour him whole!

Its enormous mouth was large enough to swallow a house, and its speed was astonishing.

It is the esophageal summon of the famous summoning beast of Mount Myōboku, the giant toad of the rock dwelling!

At the critical moment, Kiyoshi's body transformed into countless streams of water that scattered in all directions.

The giant jaws missed their target, producing a sickeningly loud thud.

The water recombines into Kiyoshi's form ten meters away.

He looked at Gamamaru, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"A good tactic. First, use Mist Concealment and Illusionary Sound to disrupt the enemy, then use area-of-effect attacks to force them into a new position, and finally use Summoning Jutsu to kill them in one blow. The teamwork is very smooth."

Gamamaru's expression turned grave. It hadn't expected Kiyoshi to evade the chain of attacks so easily.

"You are strong too."

It said in a deep voice.

"But this is Mount Myoboku."

"Then give it a try."

Kiyoshi said.

The two horns on his forehead lengthened slightly, and the wedge-shaped lines under his skin became more distinct.

Otsutsuki Mode!
Chakra levels explode!

Gamamaru's golden pupils widened suddenly.

"This chakra... no, this isn't ordinary chakra, it's 'that' kind of power?!"

It seemed to recognize something, but had no time to think about it, because Kiyoshi had already made his move.

"Sage Art: Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World!"

The earth was torn apart, and countless thick trees burst forth from the soil, growing at a rate several times faster than those born in the ordinary tree world!
In an instant, half the valley was covered by this raging forest, and several toads that did not have time to dodge were entangled and bound by branches.

"How is this possible? Wood Release... and it's even Sage Art: Wood Release?!"

The dark brown toad guard exclaimed in surprise.

"How could a human possibly master both of these at the same time..."

Its words came to an abrupt halt, as Kiyoshi's next attack had already begun.

"Sage Art: Ice Release - Ice Dragon Whirlwind Tail!"

Four giant dragons made of extremely cold ice crystals rose up from behind Kiyoshi, each twenty meters long and lifelike.

They roared as they charged into the swarm of toads, freezing the air and frost over the ground in their wake. Two toads that couldn't dodge in time were instantly frozen in ice.

"Spread out, don't try to take the hit!"

"Gamabun!" it shouted, and at the same time, it moved.

It put away the scroll, formed a complex hand seal with its hands, and took a deep breath.

"Senpō Goemon!"

This is one of Jiraiya's signature Sage Techniques from later generations, but it is even more powerful when used by a young Gamamaru!
The three elements of fire, oil, and wind combined to form a destructive wave of flame that head-on confronted the ice dragon.

The collision of ice and fire produced a deafening roar, and the shockwave snapped the surrounding trees in half.

The fog was completely blown away, revealing the valley's true face.

Kiyoshi stood rooted to the spot, his robes fluttering in the energy storm. He looked at Gamamaru, his eyes burning even more crimson.

"A decent 'immortal technique,' but not enough."

He raised his hand, palm facing up, and slowly closed his five fingers.

"Let me show you... what true 'immortal arts' are."

The next moment, the natural energy around him began to converge wildly.

That wasn't the gentle absorption like the toads of Mount Myōboku; it was a ruthless plunder!
Centered on Qing Si, a vortex of natural energy was formed, and the flowers and plants in the valley withered at a visible speed as their natural energy was forcibly drawn away!
"He's plundering the sacred site's natural energy?!"

The toads squeaked in surprise.

"You are an Otsutsuki."

Gamamaru has now definitively confirmed Kiyoshi's identity.

This is not a question, but a conclusion.

Kiyoshi did not deny it.

"Immortal Technique: Dust Escape - Origin Realm Detachment Technique!"

A semi-transparent cube shot out from the sphere of light, growing larger as it was exposed to the wind, instantly expanding to the size of a house, and enveloping the toad-shaped object.

Wherever the cube passed, space seemed to warp. The ground, rocks, trees—everything it touched instantly disintegrated into the most basic particles, leaving not even dust behind!

That single blow crippled quite a few toads.

"Do you want to continue?"

Qingsi said calmly.

Gamamaru struggled to his feet, his golden eyes filled with complex emotions.

It looked at Qing Si for a long time, and finally sighed.

"you win."

Gamamaru had no choice but to give the items to Kiyoshi.

…………

Desert basin.

Kiyoshi left the coordinates of the Flying Thunder God here, so you can return directly to this place.

When Qing Si returned, it was already seven days later.

Everything in the settlement is as usual.

The summoned beasts guarded the border, while humans worked and lived within the basin. Saya was leading a few young people in learning the simple script left behind by Kiyoshi.

Seeing him return, the girl's eyes lit up, and she quickly went to greet him.

"Lord Kiyoshi, you're back!"

Kiyoshi nodded, briefly inquired about the situation over the past few days, and after confirming that there were no abnormalities, returned to the stone house he had built.

He needs time to study the "Immortal's Talisman".

Suddenly, Kiyoshi could feel the "wedge" getting hot.

This is a kind of resonance between the Otsutsuki.

Just like if Kawaki uses "Karma", Boruto's "Karma" will also be activated uncontrollably.

Kiyoshi looked in one direction.

It's Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Kiyoshi sensed the chakra immediately. (End of Chapter)