Chapter 7 The Hidden Cloud's Attraction
Chapter 7 The Hidden Cloud's Attraction
Later, he agreed with the idea of the First Raikage, A, and ceded the land of Cloud Thunder Gorge to him, thus establishing the Hidden Cloud Village.
To be able to adapt to such a harsh environment, live there for generations, and have one's surname passed down, one must possess unique physical gifts.
The physical body is an external manifestation of Yang Dun (a form of escape technique).
Kiyoshi deduced that his "yang attribute" might have come from the Night Moon Clan.
The stronger one's physical constitution, the more vitality it contains, and naturally, the stronger one's self-healing ability will be.
However, their vitality is probably not as strong as that of the Senju and Uzumaki clans.
Once he was almost done and made sure no one was watching, Kiyoshi stretched and pretended to go to the restroom.
After closing the door, Kiyoshi pulled out a slip of paper.
It was a very ordinary little piece of paper, about the size of two fingernails.
The front is written in tiny black characters: "Yotsuki Seiji, no matter what, you are a member of our Hidden Cloud Village, and the Hidden Cloud Village will always open its doors to you."
Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow.
The text on this note was written in ordinary characters, rather than the ninja's custom of using encrypted codes.
He couldn't understand the complicated codes either; he hadn't even finished ninja school yet.
It is estimated that the Hidden Cloud Village took this into consideration and did so on purpose.
Turn the note over.
It's an address, for an ordinary shop.
"The location of the Cloud Village's spy..."
Kiyoshi tore the note into pieces and scattered them in the toilet.
When the paper gets wet, the writing on it gradually disappears until it is completely gone.
With a blank expression, Kiyoshi pressed the flush button, and with the rushing water, the shredded paper was flushed into the drainpipe under the toilet.
This wasn't the first time; Kiyoshi had ignored it several times in order to determine whether it was a sting operation by Konoha.
He eventually discovered that it might actually have been sent by the Hidden Cloud Village; they possessed the ability to infiltrate, a quality that was far superior to that of the other major ninja villages.
It's likely that Kumogakure realized they had missed out on an Uchiha and were filled with regret.
But since they were already in Konoha, Kumogakure could only resort to such covert methods.
The current Konoha is not the Konoha of the future Kumogakure that would dare to directly abduct the Hyuga princess; that is the Konoha during its weakened period.
At that time, Konoha's White Fang had committed suicide years earlier, the Fourth Hokage had died, the Sannin had left, and Konoha, which had just ended the Nine-Tails' rampage a few years earlier, had not yet recovered its vitality.
In contrast, the Hidden Cloud Village is thriving and naturally dares to use tough measures.
This forced Konoha to step down the head of the Hyuga clan.
If it weren't for his twin brother Hizashi, it would have been Hiashi who died.
The address on the back of the note was actually a token of Yunyin's sincerity.
Kiyoshi can report this spy site to Konoha at any time and receive a reward.
Alternatively, one could do the opposite: use this path to demand benefits from Yunyin, or return to Yunyin.
However, returning to Kumogakure is the last resort, and Kiyoshi will not choose it unless absolutely necessary.
If he goes to Kumogakure, he will be the only one with Uchiha blood, which means he will lose his "freedom" and be constantly monitored and controlled.
Kiyoshi didn't believe they wouldn't investigate him.
Even with the threat of the massacre of his clan in Konoha, Kiyoshi still had the opportunity to learn ninjutsu and continue to grow stronger.
Everything in the world has already had its price tag marked in secret.
If you want to gain something, you have to bear the corresponding price.
Life is a process of making choices.
Staying in Konoha or Kumogakure each has its advantages and disadvantages. At least for now, it is safer in Konoha, and there is more time to become stronger.
"Kiyoshi, are you home?"
As Kiyoshi was pondering how to get some benefits from Kumogakure, a familiar voice came from outside.
It's Mikoto.
Kiyoshi knew it was an investigation from the root department.
He put down the book of characters he was memorizing, went to the kitchen, washed his face with water, and tried to make himself look clean and tidy.
Kiyoshi breathed on the mirror to make sure there was no smell, then went to open the door in his wooden clogs.
The Uchiha clan has a separate area within Konoha Village, inhabited only by members of the Uchiha clan.
Kiyoshi was also assigned a somewhat dilapidated house, the only advantage of which was that it was spacious.
"Mikoto-sama."
Kiyoshi said respectfully, as if he were somewhat afraid of Mikoto.
Mikoto is a Jonin, while he is just a student at a ninja academy.
Even though Kiyoshi has lived two lives, he cannot act with a composure that is not appropriate for his age.
Sometimes, showing weakness is the best disguise.
"Kiyoshi, there's no need to be so respectful to me."
Mikoto shook her head and chuckled softly.
Am I really that scary? Look at Tsukasa's timid and submissive appearance.
Kiyoshi lowered his head, his short black hair obscuring his expression, making it impossible for Mikoto to see his specific expression.
"As I said before, just call me sister."
"Okay, Mikoto-nee."
Kiyoshi shouted.
Mikoto nodded and gestured to introduce another figure dressed as a medical ninja behind her.
The medical ninja's bulging physique was completely at odds with his sorrowful and pitiful expression.
Her voluptuous figure could already be described as vulgar...
"This is Pharmacist Nonou, the captain of the medical team."
"Hello, I'm Yakushi Nonou."
Yakushi Nonou smiled.
"Let me check your eyes to see if there's anything wrong with them."
"Thank you for your help, Nono-sama."
Kiyoshi led the two inside.
Before long, Mikoto and Yakushi Nonou sat at a low table on the tatami mat.
Kiyoshi went into the kitchen, stood on a stool to reach a tea bag, boiled water, and brewed two cups of tea.
As Yakushi Nonou watched Kiyoshi's frail figure busily working, a feeling of pity welled up in her heart.
Perhaps it has undergone too much "self-destruction" training at the root, and is stained with blood, and is used to the darkness hidden beneath the glamour.
She began to like these innocent children.
They are flawless, like pieces of jade of different colors.
"Please have some tea."
Two more cups of tea appeared on the table, and Kiyoshi sat on the other side.
"Thanks."
Kiyoshi's tea is all very cheap and inexpensive. Out of politeness, Mikoto took a few sips.
Yakushi Nonou picked up her teacup and looked at Kiyoshi.
Pity is one thing, but the important things still need to be done.
Beneath the round-framed glasses, her emerald green eyes carefully observed every change in Kiyoshi's facial expressions, and she began to ask Kiyoshi questions that seemed to have nothing to do with the diagnosis.
Qing Si answered each question in turn.
Nonou asked very cryptically, subtly probing whether Kiyoshi was a spy, and even used some special ninjutsu to increase the pressure on Kiyoshi.
Mikoto remained silent, watching the ceiling reflected on the surface of the tea.
The ceiling was covered with old wooden planks that looked somewhat rotten, and moths were resting near the incandescent light bulbs.
Just as Mikoto was distracted, suddenly, a black spider silently crawled over and bit the moth with its ferocious, sharp mandibles.
Mikoto snapped out of her daze and stared intently at the spot, only to discover that the moth was already surrounded by barely perceptible spiderwebs.
"How slow-witted."
Mikoto muttered to herself.
Looking back, Yakushi Nonou had finished her conversation with Kiyoshi and used some instruments to examine Kiyoshi's eyes.
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