Naruto entry

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This evil Uchiha not only ignored the olive branch he had extended, but also prevented Yakushi Nonou from returning to Root.

"Perhaps we can give the Uchiha a sweet treat and make Uchiha Kiyoshi the bodyguard of the next Hokage later."

Mitokado Yan thought for a moment and then said.

Regarding Kakashi's Sharingan, the Konoha leadership promised the Uchiha some benefits, implying that he was qualified to be nominated as a Hokage candidate.

But being qualified doesn't guarantee you'll be elected.

You can continue to offer the Uchiha a lucrative reward, making them willingly continue working for you.

That is to include Uchiha Kiyoshi in the Hokage's bodyguards.

This wasn't unprecedented back then; Uchiha Kagami was the Second Hokage's bodyguard and also their teammate.

This can be considered the "Naruto core group," meaning they have access to a few key individuals.

The better the relationship with the Hokage, the more benefits one will receive behind the scenes.

Of course, the exact amount is open to discussion.

"The next Hokage?"

Danzo Shimura narrowed his eyes slightly.

He has already placed his bet on Orochimaru; if Orochimaru is elected Hokage, he will be under Orochimaru's control.

In other words, the Uchiha clan would also be subject to his control.

"Yan, your suggestion is good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a while and realized that this plan could kill two birds with one stone.

This would not only strengthen Kiyoshi's sense of belonging to the village, but also appease the Uchiha who were not chosen as Hokage.

"What do you think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Koharu Utatane and Danzo Shimura, who were the remaining two.

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, nodded, indicating that she had no objections.

"Hmph, since you've made up your mind, Hiruzen, you don't need to ask me anymore. I'm going to the Land of Rain."

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly.

A new organization called "Akatsuki" has recently emerged in the Land of Rain, but it is not yet very powerful.

However, Shimura Danzo could see that this organization was full of idealists, and that they might actually be able to make it work in a place like the Land of Rain.

He can go and place a few idle stones now, and then use that to cooperate with Hanzo the Salamander and gain benefits from it.

Orochimaru wanted to become Hokage and gain the support of others, so he had to exchange some resources for nominations from those ninja clans.

A trip to the Land of Rain might just solve this problem.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and asked a few questions about what Danzo Shimura was doing.

Danzo Shimura's answer was naturally for the sake of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't ask any further questions, continued discussing with the others for a few more minutes, and then ended the meeting.

…………

Konoha Street.

"Yo, Kakashi."

Might Guy raised his hand to greet Kakashi.

Kakashi nodded indifferently, then walked to the other side.

"Kakashi is getting colder and colder towards me."

Matt Kai asked, puzzled.

"It's because of Obito, isn't it?"

Genma Shiranui, with a toothpick dangling from his mouth, shook his head.

It's normal to have teammates die; Kakashi has encountered this before when he was in a team.

It's probably because Kakashi and Obito had a good relationship that Kakashi was left with a traumatic experience.

"It's a pity I wasn't there at that time."

Matt Kay clenched his fist.

He had always regarded Kakashi as both a good friend and his greatest rival, and seeing Kakashi's constantly depressed state made him feel bad.

Kakashi ignored the others and continued walking forward.

A few minutes later, he heard someone else speak to him.

"Kakashi, I've met you here."

Kiyoshi was carrying a bag full of everyday ingredients and pastries.

He looked at Kakashi, who had his hands in his pockets, head down, seemingly lost in thought.

Kakashi didn't want to look up at first, but then he realized the voice was familiar, so he looked up.

"Kiyoshi, are you done with your mission?"

"Okay, all done. It was a successful execution."

Qingsi nodded.

At least they succeeded in preventing the Hyuga bloodline from spreading.

"How's the Anbu doing lately?"

Qingsi asked.

When he went out, the secret service continued its missions as usual.

"I'm quite busy, with a lot of tasks."

Kakashi spoke.

Compared to Might Guy, Kakashi actually spent more time with Kiyoshi.

Because Might Guy spends most of his time either training on his own or with his father, Might Day.

Kiyoshi and Kakashi followed similar paths, including swordsmanship and lightning release, and Kiyoshi was the only one who could keep up with Kakashi back then.

Now, Kakashi felt as if he were just an ordinary person in front of Kiyoshi.

It's already far behind.

However, Kakashi didn't care about those empty titles; he just wanted to earnestly "protect Rin."

Where is Lin?

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qing Si asked.

"He's been helping out at the hospital and seems to have gotten a minor official position, managing a few people under him."

"That's it."

Kiyoshi's eyes flickered slightly.

The once-unbreakable team has fallen apart.

Some went to Konoha Hospital, some joined the Anbu, and some faked their deaths at the Mountain Graveyard for rehabilitation training.

As for their team leader, Jonin Minato Namikaze, he was still busy supporting his teammates on the front lines, using the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to run around everywhere.

Rin Nohara probably doesn't know how to interact with Kakashi either.

However, if we wait a while longer, Obito will turn to the dark side.

Qingsi thought about this.

He will not only not stop it, but will even actively promote it.

If Kamui knows the information, it's easy to solve the problem; there are many solutions in the original work.

If Madara introduces a new character who awakens an unknown eye technique, then things will become somewhat passive.

The first encounter with the killer is no joke; if it turns out to be another space-time technique, it will be difficult to deal with.

No one knows what abilities the Uchiha clan will manifest when they awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, based on their mental state.

As for the time to train new talent, Kiyoshi doesn't think Madara doesn't have that much time; he can easily hold on for a few more years.

Madara was only in his eighties or nineties, not even a hundred years old. In the end, he deliberately pulled out the tubes to stop the transmission of the "Gedo Mazo" chakra and died.

If it remains inserted, how long it can survive is unknown.

"That's fine..."

Kiyoshi bid farewell to Kakashi, already thinking about how Obito would turn to the dark side.

Nohara Rin is a crucial and indispensable part of this.

……

Kiyoshi's family.

"Lord Seiji."

Honglian was dozing off in the courtyard, holding a broom, when she suddenly saw Qing Si push open the door and enter. She quickly got up.

I've been neglecting you.

Kiyoshi patted Honglian's head and gave her some delicious pastries.

To manage your subordinates, you must show them kindness.

Even a little girl like Honglian, whose family has been destroyed, will remember small favors she receives for a long time.

Orochimaru ultimately failed, leading to Guren's betrayal, because he had never cared about her.

They chose the Phantom Dancer as a vessel and focused all their attention on Sasuke.

This led to Guren's jealousy of Sasuke, and in the end, Yukimaru awakened her maternal instincts.

"No, no, I had a very happy time with Lord Kiyoshi."

Honglian shook her head hastily, afraid that the Qing Si people would think she was an unsatisfied person.

She received everything that Lord Kiyoshi should have, and he would even give her pocket money regularly.

I even helped her with her enrollment at the ninja academy before.

To be honest, life here is much better than in the village. After all, Konoha is right under the Hokage's nose, and the order is stable.

It cannot be compared to other places.

"Yeah."

Qing Si pulled Hong Lian inside, and after Hong Lian ate some pastries in small bites, he suddenly said:

"Let me see how your cultivation is progressing."

"okay."

Honglian puffed out her cheeks, swallowed the dumplings in her mouth, and then made a hand seal gesture.

A pink crystal condenses in the air, stretching little by little until it transforms into the shape of a snowflake.

"Crystal Release: Crystal Shuriken?"

Kiyoshi recognized the technique.

In the original work, the "Crystal Release: Crystal Shuriken" is much more powerful than a regular shuriken, and can be considered an initial application of Crystal Release.

"So this is called Crystal Escape."

Honglian seemed to be deep in thought, then continued:

"The name that Lord Kiyoshi suggested sounds nice, so let's use that."

"If you think it sounds good, then it's fine."

Kiyoshi laughed.

The name is straightforward and commonplace. If anyone says it sounds nice, it's probably because Honglian is flattering him.