Naruto: The Uchiha remnants of the Senju clan!

Chapter 209 Returning to the Village, Qingyu vs. Yahiko

However, this 100% increase in toxin resistance directly doubled Qingyu's toxin resistance.

Now, even without taking the antidote, he feels much less pressured by Hanzo's poison.

Furthermore, Chiyo of Sunagakure is also skilled in using poison techniques.

After Kiyoyu increases her resistance to poison, Chiyo's threat to Kiyoyu will also decrease.

"Alright, kid, go back now."

Tsunade noticed that Kiyoha kept his head down, seemingly lost in thought, and assumed he was exhausted.

Tsunade then lowered Kiyoyu's hand, which had been around her waist, and instead supported Kiyoyu.

Qingyu looked up, met Tsunade's worried expression, smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble the kind and beautiful Tsunade to take me back."

"What time is it? Stop being so glib."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

Kiyoyu let Tsunade support him.

The seventh gate, plus the consumption of "Day Tiger," is indeed quite large.

However, if you use "Sage Mode," you can recover quickly.

Soon, members of the Akatsuki organization arrived and led Qingyu and the others to a nearby, still intact building to rest.

In the Land of Rain, most houses are built on higher slopes, mainly made of stone and wood, with many water pipes on the walls.

They were put in a room, and members of the Akatsuki brought them clean water and food, and thoughtfully lit a fire.

The firelight illuminated the dim room, casting the shadows of several people onto the mottled stone wall, which swayed with the flickering flames.

Qingyu sat down against the wall, deactivating "Sage Mode".

"Aren't you going to continue using 'Sage Mode', Lord Kiyoyu?"

"The slug asked."

"No."

Qingyu shook her head.

He has mostly recovered from his injuries and now only needs to eat some soldier's rations to replenish his strength.

Kakashi and Hyuga Ginka stood guard near the door, keeping a watchful eye on any activity outside.

Although Hanzo is dead, no one can guarantee that some reckless individual won't attack in the dead of night.

"Qing Yu."

Tsunade suddenly spoke.

"Um?"

Qingyu kept her eyes closed.

"In the future—try to use these techniques as little as possible."

"Tsunade said."

Before Qingyu used the Seven Gates, Tsunade thought it would take at least a few years to reach this level.

But now that Kiyoyu can barely use the Seventh Gate, Tsunade feels it's necessary to give Kiyoyu more reminders.

As a former princess of the Tsunade clan, Tsunade actually has a very broad perspective.

At the same time, she also knew that the last door would emit red steam.

But users can also die.

However, no one has ever been able to cultivate to this level, so the eighth gate is even considered to be a non-existent gate.

"Don't worry, Tsunade-neechan, I know what I'm doing."

Qingyu said.

He certainly wouldn't be so foolish as to open a deadly door.

Unless Qingyu's recovery ability is so strong that he can ignore the side effects of opening the Death Gate, he will not even consider using the Death Gate.

Under normal circumstances, seven gates are sufficient for Qingyu's use.

Moreover, the "Eight Gates Formation" is only one of Qingyu's techniques, not the whole set.

the other side.

In a secluded cave on the border of the Land of Rain.

Danzo Shimura waited anxiously for news, his eyes filled with a sinister look.

His Root ninjas were relaying messages to Hanzo's confidants, inquiring about the latest intelligence.

"Still no news?"

He asked in a deep voice.

"Lord Danzo, it seems the battlefield over there is—"

As soon as one of the Root ninjas spoke, another ninja responsible for reconnaissance slipped into the cave and knelt on one knee.

"Lord Danzo!"

"explain."

Danzo Shimura immediately looked at him.

"Hanzo—Lord Hanzo—"

"What's wrong with him?"

Danzo Shimura's heart sank.

He suddenly felt uneasy.

"Lord Hanzo has fallen in battle!"

The Root ninja finally spoke up.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have thought it was a bit far-fetched.

The Root organization did not directly participate in the battle; they simply watched from a distance.

"What?!"

Danzo Shimura froze on the spot.

"Was it Nagato's Rinnegan that made the move?"

He asked almost instinctively.

In his view, the only thing that could kill Hanzo the Salamander, besides Nagato's eyes which were suspected to have been passed down from the Sage of Six Paths, was none other than Nagato's eyes.

"No----"

The Root ninja shook his head.

"It's Qingyu."

"It's Qingyu again!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo Shimura clenched his fist.

The evil Uchiha.

He's really ruined his plans time and time again!

He finally understood how Tobirama-sensei felt back then.

Damn it, these Uchiha are no good!

Danzo Shimura felt that his life had been full of misfortunes ever since Kiyoha was born.

This plan was also disrupted by Qingyu.

With Hanzo dead, the Land of Rain will be leaderless.

The village of Amegakure will also descend into chaos, with infighting and power struggles raging.

If the Akatsuki organization seizes the opportunity to grow stronger, especially given the existing good relationship between Qingyu and the Akatsuki...

"How did he kill Hanzo?"

Danzo Shimura suppressed his anger and continued to press for answers.

"It is said that—it is the seventh gate of the Eight Gates Formation."

The Root ninjas reported the truth.

"The Eight Gates Formation — The Seventh Gate —"

Danzo Shimura frowned.

He thought the "Eight Gates" was only for those idiots, those taijutsu ninjas with no talent who could only rely on hard work to train.

Last time at the old site of the Land of Whirlpools, Might Guy and his son used the Eight Gates to kill two members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Shimura Danzo had sent people to investigate the origin of that technique.

Danzo Shimura also learned of its extraordinary nature.

However, in Shimura Danzo's view, those powers were more theoretical.

Because no one can hit it.

As it turns out, Qingyu has now opened the seventh gate as well.

Danzo Shimura was both shocked and furious.

But he quickly suppressed these emotions.

Hanzo the Salamander's death is a foregone conclusion, and nothing he says can change that.

The most important thing now is to return to Konoha immediately and meet Hiruzen Sarutobi before Tsunade does.

"withdraw."

Danzo Shimura said coldly.

"Let's go now."

"yes!"

The Root ninjas responded in unison.

Before leaving, Danzo Shimura glanced in the direction of the Akatsuki organization.

"The inherently evil Uchiha clan—one day, I will personally—"

A mountain cemetery.

Madara Uchiha changed his posture and leaned back in the wooden chair.

"The seventh gate, is it? —"

He rested his chin on his hand, his tone slightly playful.

He had actually seen similar techniques during the Warring States period.

It was a forbidden technique passed down from a family specializing in taijutsu, which opened eight chakra points in the human body, exchanging life force for a brief but extreme burst of power.

Among them, some can emit red steam.

But the price was that the ninja burned himself out on the battlefield, the woman took her child and fled to a distant land, and the family withered away.

"Qingyu must be made to use this technique less often."

Madara Uchiha frowned.

The first seven gates are fine; with Qingyu's physique and the bloodline of the Thousand Hands clan, she can recover after a period of rest at most.

But the eighth gate is different.

Once the Gate of Death is opened, it's not just the flesh and meridians that are burning.

That can really kill people.

"White Zetsu".

He suddenly spoke.

"Lord Madara, I'm here."

A white Zetsu emerged from the wall, its spiral-patterned face bearing the same ambiguous, half-smiling expression as always.

"From now on, any intelligence involving Qingyu should be sent to me immediately, especially information about his use of the Eight Gates."

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"Understood, Lord Madara."

White Zetsu agreed and merged back into the wall.

Madara Uchiha withdrew his gaze and looked back at the outside world that the White Zetsu were continuously transmitting.

The rain outside gradually subsided and then stopped by evening.

There were many footsteps and voices outside, indicating that the Akatsuki members who had cleaned up the battlefield were returning.

"Lord Qingyu, are you feeling any better?"

Yahiko spoke.

After Kiyoha defeated Hanzo the Salamander, Yahiko always used honorifics when speaking to Kiyoha.

In Yahiko's eyes, Kiyoha was no less than someone who had saved everyone's lives.

At this moment, he was covered in mud and blood, but he was in good spirits.

Behind him were Konan, Nagato, and several key members of the Akatsuki organization.

"It's all better now."

Qingyu said.

Then he asked, "Has the battlefield been mostly cleared?"

"right."

Yahiko nodded.

"We also captured quite a few scattered Rain Village ninja on the outskirts, and they are all willing to surrender now. Some have even volunteered to join the Akatsuki."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Qingyu said.

"That's a good thing."

Yahiko nodded vigorously.

"It all happened so suddenly, I still feel like I'm dreaming."

"There may be more of these dreams in the future."

Qingyu shook her head.

Now that Hanzo the Salamander is dead, the ninjas who previously dared not join Akatsuki because of Amegakure will also come.

"Hanzo is dead. The Land of Rain will be in chaos for a while. This chaos is an opportunity for you. However, if you cannot control the situation in a short time, the scattered Amegakure forces will regroup. At that time, it will not be just Hanzo who dies."

Yahiko's expression hardened, realizing that Kiyoyu's words made sense.

"I see."

He said solemnly.

Qingyu nodded, and then revealed her true intentions.

"Yahiko, before I leave, I'd like to have a spar with you."

"Me?"

Yahiko was taken aback, then showed a surprised expression.

"Lord Qingyu, your injuries haven't healed yet? And with your strength, I'm afraid—"

"He's almost fully recovered."

Qingyu interrupted him.

"It's just a friendly spar, not a life-or-death battle. It's a good opportunity to warm up."

"this----"

Yahiko hesitated for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Tsunade.

"This kid recovers quickly, don't worry."

"Tsunade said."

She never expected that "medical ninjutsu under Sage Mode" would be so useful.

Even Tsunade wanted to learn it, but unfortunately she didn't have the talent.

"If you are really injured, I will treat you."

Yahiko gave a wry smile.

He wasn't actually afraid of getting hurt, but he felt that after Qingyu had just finished fighting Hanzo, it would be inappropriate for him, as the leader of Akatsuki, to go up and make a move.

The hands looked rather disorganized.

"Oh well."

Yahiko finally nodded.

"Please guide me, Lord Qingyu."

The group arrived at a relatively open space outside the house.

The ground was soft from last night's rain, and it made a slapping sound when you stepped on it.

Kiyoyu and Yahiko stood facing each other, with their respective companions standing behind them.

"The rules are simple: whoever falls down first or gives up is out."

Qingyu said.

"I won't show any mercy."

Yahiko took a deep breath and began to form hand seals.

Water Release: Water Chaos!

Yahiko made the first move.

Chakra gushed from his mouth, transforming into a thick stream of water that rapidly spread across the muddy ground, forming a wave that rushed towards Qingyu.

This was just a tentative start.

However, Yahiko's chakra reserves were already quite high, and even such a simple ninjutsu would be considered incredibly powerful among ordinary ninjas.

Qingyu stood still, without moving.

The moment the wave crashed in front of him, his body suddenly transformed into a bolt of lightning.

A deep blue arc of electricity exploded in the water, darting through the waves like a snake, and reaching Yahiko directly.

Lightning Release: Lightning Instantaneous Body!

Yahiko's pupils contracted.

"Water Release: Water Wall Technique!"

Yahiko reacted extremely quickly, clapping his hands together, and a circular wall of water rose from beneath his feet.

Qingyu re-formed from the lightning and threw a punch.

boom!

The water wall was punched through, and water splashed everywhere.

Using the collapse of the water wall as cover, Yahiko retreated several meters and formed a hand seal again.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

A thick water jet shot out from his palm and lunged at Qingyu.

Qingyu used Body Flicker again, activating his Sharingan.

Water Release: Water Bullet Technique!

Several water bullets leaped out of the puddles on the ground and pounced on Qingyu one after another.

Qingyu didn't flash this time.

He raised his right hand, and the chakra within him transformed into water-style energy, which he released forward as well.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!

An even larger water dragon formed in front of Qingyu, roaring out with muddy water, and crashed violently into the water bullets.

In an instant, water splashed everywhere.

In the end, Kiyoha's Water Dragon overwhelmingly defeated all of Yahiko's ninjutsu.

"So strong."

Idaten Kusuke stood at a distance, watching in utter astonishment.

Having followed Yahiko for so long, this was the first time he had ever seen someone directly suppress Yahiko with Water Release techniques.

"Qingyu's water jutsu has improved again since last time."

Xiao Nan seemed to be deep in thought.

Nagato stood beside her, his Rinnegan constantly watching the two on the battlefield.

Yahiko was hit head-on by Kiyoha's water dragon and was sent flying backward, rolling twice on the muddy ground before barely managing to regain his balance.

"It's not over yet!"

Yahiko climbed out of the mud and quickly formed hand seals.

Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!

He transformed a large amount of chakra within his body into a flood, which poured towards Qingyu like a small waterfall.

"That's right, Yahiko."

"Water Release: Big Explosive Water Wave!"

Qingyu also used Water Release.

This time, he no longer controlled the amount of chakra he released.

A torrent of water gushed from his body, like a flood bursting its banks, and collided head-on with Yahiko's "Great Waterfall Technique".

In the blink of an eye, this low-lying area of ​​the Land of Rain has become a battlefield where two streams of water are locked in a standoff.

Yahiko gritted his teeth, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

He had used his water escape technique to its limit, but he still couldn't shake Qingyu's offensive.

"I surrender."

Panting, Yahiko knelt on the water and spoke first.

Upon hearing this, Qingyu slowly withdrew his chakra.

The water gradually calmed down, revealing the ground that had been washed white.

"Well played."

Kiyoyu walked over and extended her hand to Yahiko.

Yahiko looked up at him, hesitated for a moment, and then grasped his hand.

[Collectible Trait Detected: Will of the Rain Kingdom]

[Rank C Trait: Will of the Rain Kingdom]

[Effect: Water Release ninjutsu is 60% more powerful in rainy weather and consumes 20% less chakra.]

[Synthesis: Mastering three new Water Release ninjutsu in the Land of Rain will upgrade this trait to a higher level.]

Qingyu's eyes twitched slightly as she added this trait to her panel.

This trait actually appeared on Yahiko?

No wonder he has the makings of a leader.

Qingyu pondered to himself.

If Yahiko had not died young, Nagato would have continued to regard Yahiko as his leader.

No member of the Akatsuki organization would object.

If this continues, Yahiko might actually be able to unify the Land of Rain and become a new major power.

Of course, Yahiko dies in the original work.

But Yahiko survived.

For a moment, Qingyu was also curious about how far Yahiko could go.

After all, this will also be an advantage for him.

As for Nagato—

Qingyu glanced at Nagato again.

Because of his parents, Nagato was more prejudiced against Konoha than Yahiko and Konan.

Because his parents were truly killed by Konoha ninjas.