Chapter 525
Mikoto's Compromise
Chapter 525 Mikoto's Compromise
"Mikoto, your attacks are powerful enough to destroy a small ninja village, but for me, they are not enough."
Kiyoshi said calmly.
After all, Kiyoshi himself didn't know just how strong he was right now.
Moreover, the sacred tree is probably ripe again now.
There are two divine trees in the ninja world, one of which was taken from Isshiki Otsutsuki.
Another tree split into nine tailed beasts.
If Kiyoshi is willing, he can now consume a "Chakra Fruit" and evolve once more.
The previous consumption of herbs and the bonuses from the stats had already made Qing Si's stats incredibly high.
It will only get more powerful now.
"I do not believe……"
Mikoto gritted her teeth, and Susanoo raised its long sword once more.
This time, instead of flames, black lightning crackled around the blade.
This is an application of Yin Release chakra.
This is also a technique that Kiyoshi taught.
"Drink it...!"
Mikoto swung her sword with all her might.
Black lightning tore through the air; this strike was far more powerful than before. She could even feel her pupil power draining away rapidly, and her eyes stung.
This is a sign of overuse.
But she doesn't care.
The blade fell.
Kiyoshi finally made a move.
He simply raised his right hand, his index and middle fingers together, and gently touched the falling giant blade.
The black lightning melted away the moment it touched his fingertips, just like ice and snow meeting the sun.
The chakra sword shattered instantly, turning into specks of light that dissipated in the air.
The "Complete Susanoo" began to collapse from its arms, and its chakra rapidly dissipated.
Mikoto fell from mid-air.
She didn't try to steady herself; she just let herself fall.
Fragments of the "Complete Susanoo" drifted around her, like a silent snowfall.
Then, she fell into a warm embrace.
Kiyoshi caught Mikoto and carried her in his arms.
Mikoto's "Mangekyou Sharingan" has faded and returned to its normal black color.
Her chakra was completely depleted, and she didn't even have the strength to lift her hand. She could only slump in Kiyoshi's arms, panting heavily.
Sweat soaked her black hair, which clung to her pale cheeks, with a few strands sticking to her slightly parted lips.
"Have you vented your anger?"
Qing Si asked.
Mikoto closed her eyes, and tears finally streamed down her face.
"Anyway, in your eyes I'm nothing..."
Kiyoshi did not answer.
He stood up, holding Mikoto, and surveyed the mess around him.
"This forest needs to be restored."
Then Kiyoshi formed a hand seal with one hand.
The cracked earth began to heal, the shattered trees grew back, and the molten rocks returned to their original state.
In just a few seconds, the forest that Mikoto had destroyed was restored to its original state, as if the fierce battle had never happened.
"You even manage to restore the environment so easily..."
Mikoto opened her eyes, looked at everything around her, and laughed self-deprecatingly.
"And even with all my might, I couldn't get you to take it seriously."
Kiyoshi looked down at her. Mikoto looked disheveled, yet beautiful.
That kind of broken beauty.
Her clothes were somewhat disheveled from the battle, and her neckline was open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a glimpse of her fair skin.
The belt around her waist had come loose, and her clothes were open, revealing her undergarments soaked with sweat.
Her mature and voluptuous body curves were fully revealed at this moment, but because of her weakness, she appeared exceptionally soft, like a ripe fruit waiting to be picked.
"You are very strong, Mikoto."
Kiyoshi paused, then continued:
"It's just that I'm too strong."
After saying that, he hugged Mikoto and activated the space-time ninjutsu again.
A feeling of dizziness came over me.
Mikoto closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she found herself no longer in the forest.
This is an unfamiliar room.
Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is an exquisite courtyard with views of rockeries, a pond, and meticulously manicured plants.
In the distance, you can see streets and buildings, with a style completely different from Konoha.
"here it is……"
Mikoto asked weakly, her chakra almost completely depleted, with only a tiny bit left.
"Short Book Street".
Kiyoshi carried her deeper into the room.
“I own a property here.”
He went into the bedroom and gently placed Mikoto on a spacious bed.
The mattress was very soft, and the silk sheets felt cool to the touch.
Kiyoshi had been here with Kurenai Yuhi before, and later Kiyoshi bought a property here.
Not only here, but also in other places, there are properties left by Kiyoshi, all for the purpose of placing the marks of the Thunder God Technique for convenient teleportation.
Kiyoshi sat down by the bed and reached out to brush the wet hair from her face.
"Except for Kushina."
Mikoto stared at the ceiling.
Are there any other women?
Kiyoshi has actually had far too many scandals.
But she still wanted to hear it from Kiyoshi himself.
Kiyoshi remained silent for a few seconds.
"Have."
Kiyoshi said.
Mikoto's heart ached again, but this time the pain was so intense it was almost numb.
"several?"
Does it matter?
“It’s important to me.”
Mikoto turned her head, her dark eyes fixed on Kiyoshi.
"I want to know exactly how many people I should be jealous of."
Her words made Kiyoshi raise an eyebrow.
"Yeah."
Kiyoshi's fingertips slid to Mikoto's collarbone, then downwards.
Mikoto's body trembled slightly, but she did not resist.
She was too weak to resist. The exhaustion from depleted chakra made it difficult for her to even move a finger.
The kimono was completely removed.
"If I were stronger..."
Mikoto muttered to herself.
"If I'm strong enough to defeat you, strong enough to make you unable to leave me... will you belong only to me?"
"of course can."
Kiyoshi didn't mind making empty promises to Mikoto.
It's almost impossible for Mikoto to surpass him.
Because the ninja world is like a job with one person per position.
Even in the final battle between Six Paths Naruto and Six Paths Sasuke, both sides used the "Sage of Six Paths Chakra" and the remaining power of the Tailed Beasts.
Naruto has the chakra of the nine tailed beasts within him. The tailed beasts have recognized Naruto, and he can borrow their chakra at any time and even resonate with them.
Sasuke also sealed another part of the nine tailed beasts in "Chibaku Tensei" and used "Susanoo" instead of "Gedo Mazo" as the vessel.
If they didn't have the tailed beast's chakra, the two wouldn't have been able to fight for so long.
Unfortunately, even if Mikoto obtained the "Sage of Six Paths Chakra" or the power of the Ten-Tails, it would be a pity.
There's still little chance of dealing with Kiyoshi.
"what you up to……"
Soon, Mikoto realized something was wrong.
"Of course... let's discuss Yin-Yang Escape."
Kiyoshi smiled slightly.
This is one of his areas of expertise.
Then Kiyoshi released "Unicorn..." to allow this summoned beast to train with him.
"Your body is welcoming me."
Qing Si said calmly.
Looking at his strong and muscular body, Mikoto felt a familiar longing well up inside her.
Even at this moment, even with her heart bleeding, she still wanted him.
How sad.
…………
night.
Kiyoshi carried Mikoto to take a bath.
The bathroom is large and has a bathtub big enough for two people.
Kiyoshi prepared the hot water, then sat down inside with Mikoto in his arms.
The warm water enveloped my body, relieving my muscle soreness.
Mikoto leaned against Kiyoshi's chest, her eyes closed.
Her black hair floated on the water like a blooming flower.
Kiyoshi's hands gently massaged her body, from her shoulders to her waist and then to her legs.
Do you still hate me?
The Qing official asked.
Mikoto remained silent for a while.
"hatred."
she says.
"But I also love you. These two feelings are mixed together and are tearing me apart."
"Then let them coexist."
Kiyoshi said.
"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is characterized by the stronger the emotion, the greater the power of the eye. You have already proven that."
Mikoto opened her eyes and looked at the ripples on the water.
"Besides, your body can't handle me right now, can it?"
Qing Si said calmly.
Mikoto fell silent upon hearing this. Kiyoshi's stamina was indeed abundant, seemingly inexhaustible.
As the saying goes, there are only overworked oxen, not over-plowed fields.
However, this statement is reversed when applied to Kiyoshi.
It would indeed be difficult for her alone to fully release Kiyoshi.
This made Mikoto feel guilty.
"Naruto... will you publicly acknowledge him?"
"When the time is right."
Qing Si said.
"But not now. Konoha is not ready to accept the Hokage's illegitimate son, and Naruto is too young to bear the scrutiny that comes with it."
"What about Sasuke? If he knew..."
He will find out, but not now.
Kiyoshi's hand rested on Mikoto's lower abdomen, gently stroking it.
Mikoto felt a little better as she felt the warmth coming from her abdomen.
But not enough.
"Those women...who are they?"
Mikoto asked.
Wenwan's face regained some composure.
Kiyoshi sighed.
"You really want to know?"
"I want to know how many people I've lost to."
"You have not lost to anyone."
Kiyoshi turned her around so that she would face him.
"Mikoto, look at me."
Mikoto raised her eyes.
Under the bathroom light, her face was flushed from the steam, and her dark eyes were moist, making her look fragile yet beautiful.
"You are not my spoils, not my possession."
Kiyoshi said earnestly.
"You are the partner I chose, the mother of my children. Other women... are other beings. They are not you, and they can never replace you."
"But do you love them?"
"I care about them."
Kiyoshi chose a compromise.
"But love is different; Itachi was my first child."
She leaned back into Qing Si's arms, her face pressed against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat.
"I'm like a madman, aren't I?"
She said it with a self-deprecating smile.
"She's clearly a mature woman, yet she acts like a little girl, getting jealous and possessive."
"No, you are a normal woman."
Kiyoshi kissed the top of her head.
Mikoto smiled, and this time it was a genuine smile.
"As long as you know."
They soaked in the bathtub for a long time until the water started to cool down.
Kiyoshi carried Mikoto out, dried her body with a soft bath towel, and then dressed her in the pajamas he had prepared.
A silk robe.
Mikoto looked at herself in the mirror. The curves of her body were faintly visible beneath her bathrobe.
Her black hair was loose and fell to her waist, making her skin appear even whiter.
She was still beautiful, so beautiful that even she herself was somewhat moved.
Kiyoshi hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.
Are you satisfied?
he asks.
Will you ever get tired of me?
Mikoto looked at the two people in the mirror.
"When I get old and my figure changes..."
You will grow old, but you will never lose your beauty.
Qing Si said.
"And, when you really get old, I'll be old too, if we ever get old."
Mikoto was stunned:
"What do you mean?"
Kiyoshi didn't answer directly, but instead carried her back to the bedroom.
The sheets have been changed and are clean and fresh.
The two lay down, and Mikoto instinctively snuggled into Kiyoshi's arms, just like she had for the past ten years.
"Mikoto, have you ever thought about immortality?"
Qing Si suddenly asked.
"eternal life?"
"To be immortal, to remain forever as we are, and to possess power forever."
Mikoto thought for a moment:
"It sounds tempting, but also... terrifying, watching everyone else grow old and die while you're left behind."
"What if I were there too?"
Kiyoshi looked at her.
…………
When Kiyoshi returned to Konoha with Mikoto, it was already nearly dusk.
The setting sun dyed the Hokage Rock a golden-red color, the streets gradually thinned out, the ninjas finished their day's work, and the civilians went home to prepare dinner.
The two appeared in a small alley near the Uchiha mansion.
Kiyoshi released his arm from Mikoto's waist and watched her straighten her slightly disheveled clothes.
Mikoto's face still had a lingering blush, but her dark eyes were much calmer than when she left.
"Can you walk by yourself?"
"Qing Si asked softly."
Mikoto nodded, her fingers tracing her slightly swollen lips from Kiyoshi's kisses, a complex smile playing on her lips:
"Do I look... pathetic right now?"
"It's beautiful."
Kiyoshi answered honestly.
Mikoto is indeed very beautiful.
Even after a fierce battle and the subsequent emotional outburst, her mature feminine charm only became more pronounced.
Her face carried a languid air of someone who had been thoroughly pampered, yet her eyes still held a trace of resentment and sorrow.
This contradictory quality makes her look exceptionally charming.
Kiyoshi reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his fingertips gently brushing against her slightly flushed cheek.
"Would you like me to come in with you?"
"Need not."
Mikoto shook her head and took a deep breath.
As the two walked out of the alley and turned the corner, they bumped into Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha walking towards them.
"Father, Mother."
Itachi stopped and bowed respectfully.
There were no outsiders here, so he just shouted it out.
Uchiha Itachi was wearing an Anbu uniform and a mask, clearly having just returned from a mission.
Sasuke was wearing a bright green, tight-fitting training suit, with beads of sweat on his forehead, clearly having just finished training.
His eyes lit up immediately when he saw Kiyoshi and Mikoto:
"Father!"
Kiyoshi ruffled Sasuke's hair, then turned his gaze to Itachi.
"How is the mission going?"
"Everything is going well, Father."
Itachi removed his ANBU mask, revealing his handsome face.
"Father."
Sasuke suddenly remembered something and tugged at Kiyoshi's sleeve.
"Could I have another training outfit?"
"What's wrong? Does that outfit not fit?"
"no no."
Sasuke quickly shook his head.
"It's for my brother. I want to train with him using the Eight Gates!"
Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow at Itachi: "You want to learn too?"
Itachi was silent for a few seconds, then nodded:
"If I can become stronger, I'm willing to try."
Itachi was always a child who was strict with himself. As a genius of the Uchiha clan, he carried a lot of expectations.
"The Eight Gates Formation puts a great strain on the body."
Kiyoshi reminded.
"And it requires extensive basic training. Are you sure you have the time? It's a mission for the Dark Division..."
"I will arrange the time."
Itachi answered without hesitation.
Kiyoshi looked at his two sons.
One is calm and collected, the other is passionate and impulsive, yet both are determined to become stronger.
Is this the inheritance of bloodline?
"it is good."
Kiyoshi nodded.
"I'll have someone deliver the training clothes to my house tomorrow, but before that..."
He looked at Mikoto:
"You take them back first, I still have some things to take care of."
Mikoto understood what Seiji meant.
There's still a lot they need to talk about regarding Naruto and the other women, but not now, and not here.
"Ah."
Mikoto responded softly and reached out to take Sasuke's hand.
"Let's go home and take a shower, you smell all sweaty."
"I didn't!"
Sasuke protested, but still obediently followed Mikoto.
Itachi bowed to Kiyoshi and then turned to follow.
Kiyoshi watched their retreating figures.
The issue of Mikoto has not been completely resolved.
Kiyoshi simply let Mikoto vent her frustrations.
Then he implied to Mikoto that she couldn't satisfy herself on her own, since Kiyoshi's body was no longer that of an ordinary person.
If she wanted to satisfy him, Mikoto's stamina wouldn't be up to par.
Therefore, Misaka had no choice but to compromise temporarily.
Because she planned to train diligently and conquer Kiyoshi through her strength.
However, this is highly unlikely.
(End of this chapter)