Chapter 550
Shion's Growth, Kurenai's Feeding
early morning.
When Maitreya woke up, there was no one beside him.
She sat up, the thin blanket slipping off her body, revealing her fair skin and undulating curves.
She froze for a moment.
Then he looked down at himself.
There are marks on his body.
Neck, collarbone, chest...
That was left over from last night.
Her face felt slightly flushed.
Then she noticed something on the pillow.
A note.
And an exquisite bottle.
She picked up the note.
There were only a few words on it.
"Get some rest, come back next month."
Kiyoshi's handwriting.
A smile curved the corners of Maitreya's mouth.
She picked up the bottle and uncorked it.
It contains a pale golden liquid with a faint, pleasant fragrance.
She could sense that the liquid contained enormous life energy.
She poured out a drop and applied it to the mark on her neck.
The mark faded at a speed visible to the naked eye.
It disappeared completely in less than three seconds.
Maitreya was taken aback.
That man...
They even considered this.
"next month……"
Maitreya's body began to stir again.
…………
More than half a month has passed.
Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)
The Hokage's office.
When Qing Si returned, it was just dawn.
He sat behind his desk and began processing the first batch of documents for the day.
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
The door opened.
It was Mei Terumi who entered.
She wore a dark robe, her long brown hair was styled in an updo, revealing her slender neck.
Those emerald green eyes shone brightly in the morning light.
She walked to the desk and bowed slightly in greeting.
"Lord Hokage."
Kiyoshi looked up at her.
After a few days apart, her complexion had improved significantly.
Her skin was fairer, her eyes brighter, and she radiated a kind of...
A moisturized sheen.
That's because Kiyoshi had previously given Mei Terumi his own blood.
"How about it?"
The Qing official asked.
Has your body adapted?
"Ah."
She nodded.
"That power... was stronger than I imagined. My Lava Release and Boil Release techniques have increased in power by at least three times, and my chakra reserves have also increased by nearly two times."
Mei Terumi found it hard to believe.
This is just a drop of blood.
"and……"
Her face turned even redder.
"And what?"
The Qing official asked.
"and……"
Mei Terumi took a deep breath and looked him straight in the eyes.
"And I feel that there is a wonderful connection between us."
Terumi Meido.
Kiyoshi nodded.
That's a side effect of blood fusion.
Once you accept Kiyoshi's blood, you will establish some kind of connection with him.
Kiyoshi can sense them, and the closer they are, the clearer his senses become.
You'll get used to it.
Kiyoshi said.
Mei Terumi nodded.
She stood there, seemingly wanting to say something more.
But I didn't know how to bring it up.
Kiyoshi looked at her.
That mature face now held a hint of girlish hesitation.
"Is there anything else?"
he asks.
Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment.
Then she spoke.
"I hope I can get back to Kirigakure as soon as possible."
she says.
“The Master wrote that the surrounding waters have been quite turbulent recently, with unidentified forces active there. They suspect that they are members of the Akatsuki.”
Kiyoshi remained silent for a few seconds.
What do you think?
he asks.
Mei Terumi raised her head.
Her emerald green eyes stared directly at him.
"I want to go back."
she says.
"I am the Fifth Mizukage, and Kirigakure needs me."
Her voice was firm.
But after a pause, she added.
"it is good."
Kiyoshi nodded.
"Do you need me to send someone to take you?"
"Need not."
Mei Terumi shook her head.
"I can go back by myself."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked away quickly.
She stopped when she reached the door.
There was no turning back.
"I will come to Konoha again next month to report on the situation in Kirigakure."
Then she pushed the door open and went out.
The door closed behind me.
Kiyoshi looked at the door.
A slight smile played at the corners of his lips.
This woman seems quite pragmatic.
After receiving the blood, I was less resistant.
…………
in the afternoon.
The training grounds of the Hyuga clan.
Hinata is practicing.
Her eyes were tightly closed.
Within his body, the chakra of the "Tensekaigan" and the "Hakuho Senjutsu" flowed slowly.
The phoenix mark on the side of my neck felt slightly warm.
She is trying to combine these two forces.
This allows the power of the Tenseigan to be perfectly combined with Sage Chakra.
This is not an easy task.
The power of the "Ten-Seigan" comes from bloodline.
The power of "immortal arts" comes from natural energy.
The two forces are fundamentally different, and forcibly merging them can easily lead to conflict.
But she could sense that the portion of chakra that Kiyoshi gave her acted as a bridge.
Like a bridge, it connects the two banks.
To allow two completely different forces to flow into each other.
Hinata opened her eyes.
A faint blue halo appeared in those deep blue "Ten-Sengan".
She raised her right hand.
Above his palm, a ball of chakra slowly emerged.
The chakra was a deep blue, but with purple edges.
It is rotating, it is changing.
Gradually, it coalesced into a small phoenix.
The phoenix was only the size of a palm, but it was incredibly lifelike.
Every single feather is clearly visible.
Every line is exquisitely detailed.
The phoenix spread its wings in her palm and let out a silent cry.
Then it took flight.
It circled Hinata three times.
Finally, it landed on her shoulder.
Hinata turned her head to look at it.
It was watching her too.
This is something she created by combining the "Tenseigan" with "Sage Mode".
It wasn't entirely due to her own efforts.
more like...
That extension of chakra.
The chakra from Kiyoshi took root and sprouted within her, growing into this thing.
"Success?"
A voice came from the side.
Hinata turned her head.
Kiyoshi was already standing at the edge of the training field at some point.
"Teacher Kiyoshi!"
Hinata's eyes lit up.
She trotted over.
The little phoenix on her shoulder flew over with her and landed on her other shoulder.
Qing Si looked at the little phoenix.
"First time trying?"
"Ah."
Hinata nodded.
"it……"
She thought for a moment, but didn't know how to describe it.
"It seems to have no consciousness of its own."
Hinata felt a little disappointed.
"This is a clone of chakra."
Qing Si said.
"It's essentially just a mass of chakra."
"However, I have a way to give it some consciousness."
Kiyoshi said.
Yin Dun (陰遁) is the creation of things from nothingness.
Yang Dun is the infusion of life into a tangible body.
This is actually somewhat like a combination of "Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth".
Then Kiyoshi began to cast "Immortal Technique: Yin-Yang Escape: Inorganic Rebirth".
Soon, the chakra gained some consciousness, and gradually transformed into flesh and blood.
"Give her a name."
Kiyoshi said.
Hinata was stunned.
"name?"
"Ah."
Hinata looked at the little phoenix.
It was preening its feathers on Qing Si's fingertips, its little head tilting back and forth.
He looks a bit dull.
But it's also very cute.
"noob……"
She blurted it out.
Then she blushed.
This name is too ordinary.
But Kiyoshi smiled.
"noob."
He repeated it.
"It suits it very well."
The little phoenix seemed to approve of the name, chirping twice.
Hinata's face turned even redder.
But she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
"Teacher Kiyoshi."
She said softly.
"Ok?"
"Thank you."
Kiyoshi looked at her.
In the sunlight, the girl's cheeks were flushed with a faint pink.
His image was reflected in those deep blue "Ten-Sheng Eyes".
"You're welcome."
He said.
Then he reached out and gently ruffled her hair.
Hinata closed her eyes.
Feel the warmth of his palm.
The little phoenix flew over and landed on her head, chirping away.
Everything is just right.
…………
evening.
Konoha Street.
Naruto and Sasuke walked side by side on the way back to the village.
The setting sun cast long shadows of them.
"Thank you for training with me today."
Naruko said.
Her ponytail was a little messy, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead, but she had a bright smile on her face.
"I've finally learned a little bit of that 'Rasengan'!"
Sasuke glanced at her.
"Just a little."
His tone remained indifferent.
But Naruko was already used to it.
She knew that this seemingly aloof boy would actually be the first to shield her when she was in danger.
When she was hungry, he would quietly share half of his food with her.
He would stand beside her when she was being insulted by the villagers, glaring at them with murderous eyes.
"Sasuke."
She spoke.
"Ok?"
Do you think we'll always be friends?
Sasuke paused for a moment.
Then he continued walking.
"do not know."
He said.
Naruko smiled.
She jogged a few steps and caught up with him.
"No matter what, I will always consider you a friend."
she says.
"Because in this village, only you, Sakura, and Kakato-sensei treat me like an ordinary person."
Naruko noticed that Sasuke's pace seemed to have slowed down a bit compared to before.
It was as if he was waiting for her.
Naruko smiled.
She quickened her pace to catch up with him.
The two walked side by side like that.
The setting sun merged their shadows into one.
…………
night.
Naruto's Mansion.
Kiyoshi sat in his study, several documents spread out in front of him.
An exploration report on parallel worlds.
Regarding the progress of Konoha's internal reforms.
He needed to review and approve every single one of them.
The door was gently pushed open.
Tsunade walked in carrying a tea tray.
She wore a thin silk nightgown, her blonde hair was loose, and her bare feet were on the floor.
"Still busy?"
She placed the teacup on the table.
"almost."
Qing Si closed the last document.
He reached out and naturally put his arm around her waist.
Tsunade naturally sat down in his lap.
"Is Chizuko asleep?"
"Ah."
Tsunade leaned on his shoulder.
"Jingyin will stay with her tonight."
Her finger traced circles on his chest. "Did you go see Hinata today?"
"Ah."
"How is her Reincarnation Eye...?"
"It's stabilized."
Qing Si said.
"Today she created a chakra clone, a little phoenix."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
"Chakra clone?"
"Ah."
"That's your chakra at work."
Tsunade said.
"more or less."
Kiyoshi nodded.
He now also felt a sense of wonder about his own chakra, as if it encompassed everything in the universe.
Tsunade looked up at him.
"You're with her..."
She paused.
"Not just disciples, right?"
Kiyoshi looked at her.
Moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a silvery glow on Tsunade's face.
"Who knows?"
Kiyoshi smiled slightly.
…………
A month has passed.
The country of ghosts.
The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and sunlight streamed into the room through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor.
Maitreya awoke from his deep sleep.
When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Kiyoshi's profile.
Kiyoshi arrived as promised.
"woke up?"
Kiyoshi's voice came through.
Maitreya gave a soft "hmm".
She tried to sit up, but her body felt a little sore and weak.
Memories of last night flooded back, and her face flushed slightly.
Kiyoshi put down his book and walked to the bedside.
Then he stretched out his hand, palm up.
A surge of chakra danced in his palm.
The chakra was transparent, but it faintly glowed with a pale pink light.
Maitreya was taken aback.
That is……
"Chakra extracted from your body."
Qing Si said.
"The bloodline of the priestess of the Land of Demons is indeed quite special."
His fingertips gently plucked at that ball of chakra.
The chakra spun in his palm and gradually separated.
Impurities are removed, leaving only the core components.
It was a pale pink ball of light.
Pure, soft, and radiating a warm light.
Maitreya looked at the ball of light.
She could feel her presence inside.
She possesses the magical power of a priestess.
She possesses the power of her bloodline, which has been passed down for thousands of years.
"This is……"
"The nature of the priestess's chakra."
Qing Si said
"Or rather, the unique power of the priestesses of the Land of Demons."
His gaze fell on the pink ball of light.
"It's very interesting. This kind of chakra is highly related to the three properties of 'prophecy,' 'sealing,' and 'purification.' If we study it in depth, we should be able to develop a lot of useful techniques."
Maitreya did not speak.
She simply watched the ball of light quietly.
That was her power.
But in Kiyoshi's hands, it appeared so pure and so beautiful.
Kiyoshi took out a sealed scroll from his bosom.
He sealed the pink chakra into a scroll and wrote several sealing techniques on its surface.
Then he put the scroll away.
In fact, he also inherited this part through the term in his bloodline, but it was not as pure as that of Maitreya.
"You have mastered the entry: [Priestess Essence (Gold)]".
[Entry: Priestess Essence (Gold)]
[Requirement fulfilled: Touching the essence of the priestess's chakra.]
Progress: (Completed)
【Effect:
The cost of using sealing techniques will be reduced.
The effect of your shrine maiden sealing spell is increased by 300% on top of the original effect.
Your speed in developing new priestess sealing techniques has increased by 300%.
You have a unique understanding of sealing techniques. Unlike traditional sealing techniques, your sealing techniques have the effect of slaying demons. The demon-slaying effect contained in your chakra is increased by 300% on the original basis.
Your descendants have a 300% increased chance of inheriting this.
】
[Note: Further advanced levels are available.]
Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow as he looked at the suddenly appearing entry.
He did not expect this.
"All right."
Kiyoshi said.
Maitreya looked at him.
"What...what do you want with it?"
Kiyoshi looked down at her.
"Do something."
Kiyoshi didn't explain much.
…………
When Kiyoshi returned, it was already the next day.
The Hokage's office.
Bang bang.
Someone knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The door opened.
A young girl entered.
Her long purple hair was tied into a high ponytail at the back of her head. She wore a modified shrine maiden outfit, with a white top, red hakama, and a dark purple belt around her waist.
That's traditional clothing from the Land of Demons, but it's been modified to be more suitable for battle.
Aster.
She walked to the desk and stood up straight.
"Lord Hokage!"
Her voice was clear and bright, full of youthful energy.
Kiyoshi looked up at her.
"Aster".
He spoke.
"What's it like being a ninja in Konoha?"
Ziyuan's eyes lit up.
"Great, I'm going to become a Chunin!"
Aster said.
Qing Si nodded slightly.
"good."
Kiyoshi said.
"Looks like you haven't been slacking off."
Ziyuan chuckled twice.
Then she remembered something and her smile faded.
"Did the Hokage summon me here for a mission?"
She asked.
Kiyoshi took a document out of the drawer and pushed it in front of her.
Ziyuan picked up the document and quickly scanned it.
"Greel's Mine..."
She read the title aloud.
What happened there?
“Recently, the Anbu have reported abnormal chakra fluctuations in that area.”
Qing Si said.
"It is suspected that someone has spotted the mysterious mineral. An advance team from the secret service has already gone there, but it is shrouded by a sealing barrier."
Ziyuan closed the file.
"You want me to lead the team?"
"You, along with Red Bean and Red Lotus."
Qing Si said.
"The three of you as a team are enough to handle most situations."
Ziyuan's eyes shone even brighter.
"Yes!"
She answered loudly.
Then she paused, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.
"Lord Hokage..."
"Ok?"
“That…my mother…”
She hesitated for a moment.
How has she been lately?
Kiyoshi looked at her.
In those eyes, there was longing for her mother, as well as the shyness unique to a young girl.
"She's fine."
Qing Si said.
Ziyuan's eyes lit up.
"Really?"
"Ah."
Kiyoshi took the sealed scroll out of his pocket.
“This is something I brought from her.”
He handed the scroll to Ziyuan.
Ziyuan took it and opened it curiously.
Inside the scroll was a ball of pale pink chakra.
The chakra flowed silently within the scroll, radiating a soft light.
Ziyuan was stunned.
She could feel her mother's presence within that mass of chakra.
It had a familiar scent.
It has the warmth she felt since childhood.
"This is……"
"Your mother's chakra."
Kiyoshi said.
"This is what he asked her to give me."
"I'll give you a portion, as a keepsake."
Kiyoshi said.
Relying solely on Miroku's chakra is definitely not enough; Kiyoshi merely extracted the properties of that chakra and then sought ways to multiply it.
After all, cloning technology was very simple for Kiyoshi.
He only needs to inject this portion of chakra into some unconscious flesh and blood, and then let it multiply.
"Mother……"
Ziyuan murmured softly.
Qingsi didn't say anything.
He just watched her quietly.
After a long while, Shion raised her head.
Her eyes were a little red, but she had a bright smile on her face.
"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"
Purple Garden Road.
"I will definitely complete the mission!"
Kiyoshi nodded.
"Go. Red Bean and Red Lotus are already waiting for you."
"Yes!"
Ziyuan carefully put the scroll away and ran out of the office.
The door closed behind me.
Qing Si withdrew his gaze and continued reviewing the documents.
…………
evening.
Kurenai's house.
This is a small house located in the residential area of Konoha, surrounded by various flowers and plants.
In the courtyard, several evening primroses are in full bloom.
Qing Si pushed open the courtyard gate, walked through the path, and stood in front of the gate.
He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door.
Footsteps could be heard coming from inside.
The door opened.
Kurenai Yuhi stood at the door.
She was wearing a casual outfit with a matching thin belt around her waist, which accentuated her slender figure.
Her neckline was slightly open, revealing a section of her fair neck.
Her long red hair was not tied up as usual, but was casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands hanging down her chest.
When she saw Kiyoshi, she was taken aback for a moment, then a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.
"Oh."
She spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of languor.
"Isn't this the busy Hokage? What brings you here today?"
Kiyoshi looked at her.
In the twilight, a faint smile graced her face, and a hint of teasing flickered in her red eyes.
"I am indeed very busy."
He said.
"That's why we're only coming now."
Kurenai Yuhi gave a soft hum.
"Come in."
She stepped aside.
Kiyoshi entered the room.
The entryway was very tidy, and a small potted plant sat on the shoe cabinet.
He changed into slippers and went into the living room.
The most eye-catching thing was the several small dishes on the coffee table.
A plate of cucumber salad, a plate of miso eggplant, a plate of thick omelet, and a small bowl of pickles.
It was steaming hot, clearly freshly made.
"It's just in time for lunch."
Kurenai came up from behind.
"I just finished making dinner, would you like to eat together?"
Kiyoshi sat down on the sofa.
He looked at the side dishes, then looked up at her.
"You did it?"
"if not?"
Kurenai sat down next to him.
"It looks delicious."
Kiyoshi said.
Kurenai Yuhi's eyes lit up.
But she quickly suppressed her joy and gave a soft hum.
"You're lucky. I'm in a good mood today, so I'm making all my signature dishes."
As she spoke, she picked up her chopsticks, took a thick omelet, and handed it to Kiyoshi.
"Try it."
Kiyoshi looked at her.
She sat down beside him, turned to the side, and held out her chopsticks to him.
Kiyoshi opened his mouth.
Take a bite of that thick omelet.
Kurenai watched him chew, her eyes unblinking.
"How about it?"
She asked.
Qing Si swallowed.
"good."
He said.
"It's better than I expected."
Kurenai Yuhi's lips curled up in a smile.
"Of course, I've been practicing for a long time."
As she spoke, she picked up another piece of cucumber salad and handed it over.
Kiyoshi opened his mouth again.
She fed him piece by piece, her smile growing brighter and brighter.
When he fed her the fifth piece, Kiyoshi reached out and put his arm around her waist.
Kurenai's body stiffened slightly.
But she didn't dodge.
She simply lowered her head, her face slightly flushed.
"W-What are you doing..."
Her voice was a little soft.
Qingsi didn't say anything.
He pulled her closer and made her sit on his lap.
Kurenai let out a soft cry and fell into his arms.
She was still holding chopsticks, looking somewhat lost.
"Qingji..."
She called his name softly.
Kiyoshi wrapped his arms around her waist and gently took her hand from behind.
"continue."
Kiyoshi said.
The voice was right next to her ear, and the warm breath brushed against her earlobe.
Yuhi Blush's ears instantly turned red. (End of Chapter)