Naruto: Mikoto and Tsunade, don't let either of them go.

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If the Uchiha clan could have more Kage-level shinobi, then neither the Akatsuki nor the other major ninja villages would dare to easily provoke the Uchiha clan, let alone invite a calamity like the one that happened in the Land of Whirlpools.

Chapter 246 Three Candidates

Chapter 246 Three Candidates

And so, Uchiha Kakuyama and the Grand Elder discussed for a long time the selection criteria for the first round of candidates and the criteria for future selections. Uchiha Kakuyama did not leave the Grand Elder's house until late at night.

A week later, the Uchiha clan was bustling with activity. Their clan leader, the clan's top fighter, was selecting outstanding members to personally guide their training and teach them ninjutsu and genjutsu.

Therefore, the Uchiha clan, which had been somewhat dormant, immediately became very active.

After all, they had gotten used to the lively atmosphere of Konoha Village, and now that it was just the Uchiha clan together, they were indeed a little unaccustomed to it.

In the ninja world, the pursuit of strength is an eternal and unchanging theme.

Now, the clan leader, who stands at the pinnacle of the ninja world, has actually taken the time to guide them, which has truly delighted them, and they have all actively participated in the selection and screening process.

The Uchiha clan is inherently a proud and unruly clan, and they certainly have the right to be so. However, for some reason, the most outstanding members of this generation are the precocious Uchiha Itachi and the kind-hearted Uchiha Shisui.

However, both Itachi Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha have been eliminated.

Because after they became Kage-level shinobi, they needed to go their own way. Most of the Kage-level shinobi in the Uchiha clan relied on the Sharingan, and Shisui and Itachi were no exception. Therefore, the improvement they received from the clan leader was not significant. So, at Uchiha Kakuzan's suggestion, they were excluded early on.

However, after excluding them, Uchiha Kakuzan also approached them and explained the reason.

So, after passing the screening based on age, talent, personality, contributions, and so on, standing in front of Uchiha Kagami were three teenagers who were not very old. One of them was arrogant and named Uchiha Gakuen, another was calm and named Uchiha Minoru, and the last one had a sense of alienation from the world and was named Uchiha Sei.

For these three individuals, Uchiha Kakuzan pulled them into his illusionary space and taught them according to their individual aptitudes.

For the hot-tempered Uchiha Jie, Uchiha Kakuzan mainly taught him genjutsu and fire release. Although genjutsu and fire release are the most famous techniques in the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Jie's genjutsu and fire release are still much inferior to those of Uchiha Kakuzan.

Especially recently, as Uchiha Kakuzan's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan is transforming into the Rinnegan, his mastery of various attributes has become as simple as eating and drinking. As time goes by, he will naturally master them.

After a month of immersive learning and improvement in the illusion, Uchiha Jie's strength improved from that of an ordinary Jonin to that of an elite Jonin. He also successfully mastered a large number of Fire Release techniques, and their power was almost double that of the Fire Release techniques he used before.

Next was Uchiha Minoru, whose innate attributes were the rather unique fire and earth attributes. Uchiha Kakuzan taught him many fire and earth release techniques in the illusion space, especially earth release. Since Uchiha Kakuzan had a forbidden scroll of Iwagakure with many earth release techniques unique to Iwagakure, he taught them to Uchiha Minoru.

In the end, even the Third Tsuchikage Onoki's signature technique—the Light-Heavy Rock Technique—was taught to Uchiha Minoru by Uchiha Kakuyama, making him a ninja with the ability to fly.

Finally, Uchiha Kakuzan pulled Uchiha Sei into the illusionary space. For ninjas with such a world-weary mentality, who are usually people with strong mental strength, Uchiha Kakuzan taught him all the genjutsu of Konoha Village and the Uchiha clan in one go, leaving him with only gratitude after his initial shock.

Although Uchiha Kakuzan spent a month with them in the illusion and managed to subdue them completely, only a short while passed in reality.

After teaching them, Uchiha Kakuyama looked at the three people standing respectfully in front of him with satisfaction.

Don't be fooled by how docile these three seem in front of him; if you let them out, they are all elite Jonin with immense destructive power.

If they can steadfastly follow their own ninja way, even without awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, they can all become powerful Kage-level ninjas who dominate their respective regions.

Although Uchiha Kakuzan used his eye technique three times in one go, he did not feel any discomfort.

He looked at the three men in front of him, whose demeanor and bearing were even more outstanding, and said, "Uchiha Jie, Uchiha Minoru, and Uchiha Sei."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kazuyama call their names, the three immediately straightened up. Uchiha Jie's eyes seemed to be burning with fire, while Uchiha Shi's eyes were full of determination, and Uchiha Se's eyes were even more dark and profound.

They all looked solemnly at the clan chief who stood before them, the one who had brought about such a dramatic change in their lives.

Seeing their tense bodies, Uchiha Kakuyama smiled and said, "Relax, relax."

I've given you all a month of continuous training, and your strength has improved significantly. However, you must remember not to slack off. Now is the age when you can rapidly increase your strength, and the Uchiha clan needs you right now.

So, for your own sake and for the sake of the Uchiha clan, let's strive forward. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to come to me anytime.

The three members of the Uchiha clan all had their own feelings after hearing the clan leader's words.

The three exchanged glances and bowed to Uchiha Kakuyama in unison, saying, "Master, we understand and will obey your orders."

Uchiha Kakuzan was taken aback by their actions. However, after all, he had guided them for a month and had indeed taught them a lot during that month, so he deserved to be called "master" by them.

Uchiha Kakuyama was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to his senses and said, "Alright, then I'll see how you perform in the future. Don't embarrass me, and don't embarrass the Uchiha clan."

Then, after they raised their heads, Uchiha Kakuzan left a bright blue dot on each of their foreheads. These were spatial marks connecting to the Kamui dimension. They could now be considered elites of the Uchiha clan, and elites with enormous potential for development. Uchiha Kakuzan felt it necessary to take some necessary safety measures for them.

After marking them, Uchiha Kakuzan explained the function of the spatial mark to their astonished expressions. It not only allowed them to contact him directly, but it was also a life-saving technique.

Chapter 247 Teasing Little Jingyin

Chapter 247 Teasing Xiao Jingyin

Uchiha Kakuzan gave them one last instruction and then sent them all away.

After all, he had been training in the illusion for a whole month. Even if he wasn't physically tired, he was definitely mentally exhausted.

Watching them leave, Uchiha Kakuzan instantly teleported to the First Elder's house.

After having tea with the elder, Uchiha Kakuzan said goodbye and left Uzushima Island, heading to Tsunade's house in Konoha Village.

Although his mental strength had reached an inhuman level, Uchiha Kakuyama was still somewhat exhausted after accompanying them through three months of training.

Just as Uchiha Kazuyama teleported to his bedroom in Tsunade's house, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure with his back to him, tidying up his bed.

Uchiha Kakuzan instantly recognized the person's identity, quietly walked over, and directly hugged the girl who had a great figure but was hiding it.

After being embraced by Uchiha Kazuyama, the black-haired girl reacted as if bitten by a wild beast, suddenly raising her elbow to strike back. After being caught by Uchiha Kazuyama, she turned her head and opened her small mouth, from which a spray of fine needles shot out, each carrying a faint blue light.

Uchiha Kakuzan was also startled. Although with his current physique, neither the fine needles nor the poison on them were like a tickle to him.

However, if he were actually hit, Tsunade might laugh at him for a long time.

Uchiha Kakuyama jerked his head to the side, dodging the poison needle, and quickly said, "Shizune, it's me, it's me."

After Shizune turned around and fired the poison needle, she saw who was holding her. She was still flustered, afraid that Lord Qiushan would be hit by her poison needle. After seeing that he dodged it, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Upon hearing Lord Qiushan's flustered voice, Jingyin snapped out of her daze and realized she was still in Lord Qiushan's arms. Her face turned bright red, and as she shyly lowered her head, she thought to herself: "Lord Qiushan, do you think I'm a wild girl? Oh no, I must have left a bad impression on Lord Qiushan."

Seeing that Shizune already knew it was him and had lowered her head, Uchiha Kakuyama breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he still didn't let go of Shizune's arms, and instead asked in a low voice, "Little Shizune, what are you doing in my room?"

Upon hearing Lord Qiushan's question, Jingyin explained in a low voice, "I noticed that you hadn't come for several days, and since the sun was shining brightly today, I aired out your quilts and was making your bed when you returned."

Looking at the adorable girl in his arms with her face flushed, Uchiha Kakuyama suddenly wanted to tease her. He whispered in her ear, "It's really a lot of trouble for you, Shizune. You dried this quilt so well. How should I reward you? Why don't you sleep here with me tonight? Otherwise, it would be such a waste."

Shizune was already shy being held in Lord Qiushan's arms, but after hearing his lewd words, her face, which was already flushed, turned even redder, almost to the point of steaming. Her ears and neck also turned red.

Shizune hurriedly waved her hands helplessly, "Making a bed for Lord Qiushan is what I should do, so, so please don't do this, otherwise Tsunade, Lady Tsunade will be unhappy." As Shizune spoke these words, she already felt dizzy and disoriented, with only one thought in her mind: Lord Qiushan has finally made his move on me, should I agree, or should I agree?

Seeing that Shizune was stammering with shyness, Uchiha Kakuyama knew he couldn't tease her anymore, so he smiled, gently kissed her red earlobe, and then let her go.

Jingyin was like a frightened little animal. After being released by Lord Qiushan, she immediately ran out of his bedroom, even using her teleportation technique.

As Shizune ran, only one thought occupied her mind: Lord Qiushan kissed me! Lord Qiushan kissed me! What should I do? What should I do? Should I confess to Lady Tsunade...?

Uchiha Kakuyama watched Shizune leave, then comfortably lay down on the newly made bed, stretching out his limbs. Smelling the sunshine-filled scent of the blankets, he felt a sense of peace in his heart.

Uchiha Okayama waited for a while before Tsunade walked in, her belly protruding.

Seeing that Qiu Shan-jun was lying on the bed, Tsunade went over, sat on the edge of the bed, gently smoothed his hair, and asked tenderly, "Are you very tired? Have you finished your business with the Uchiha?"

Uchiha Kakuyama felt comfortable as Tsunade stroked his hair, so he reached out and put his arm around her waist. With his eyes closed, he said lazily, "Yeah, I'm done. I just trained three clansmen, so I'm a little tired."

Upon hearing Qiu Shanjun's words, Tsunade gently pinched his face as if tickling him: "You're tired and still teasing Shizune. She almost spilled the tea just now. If you want her, I'll talk to her. She was originally my maid, and now that I'm with you, she'll be yours sooner or later. Besides, I can tell she likes you too, she's just a little shy."

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Uchiha Kakuyama raised his head, buried his face in her arms, took a deep breath, and felt the sweet scent of milk and Tsunade's fragrance fill the air. He then said:

"Let nature take its course. You're pregnant now, and I can't keep doing whatever I want. Besides, if I get Jingyin pregnant, who will take care of you and your daughter after you give birth?"

Tsunade was slightly touched by Qiu Shanjun's thoughtfulness and hugged his head.

"You underestimate us medical ninjas. Even if you come every day, we won't get pregnant if we don't want to."

Then, Tsunade seemed to remember something. She frowned slightly:

"However, this is still a bit troublesome for you. Since you are now in the body of an immortal, the vitality of your sperm is probably many times that of a normal person. If that's the case, there is still a risk, and I may need to take action personally."

Then, as if she had just remembered something fun, Tsunade said cheerfully, "Qiu Shan, Qiu Shan, why don't you contribute your tadpoles? I'll go to the lab to test them and see if they're very viable. Am I right?"

Chapter 248 Tadpoles

Chapter 248 Tadpoles

Tsunade said with great interest, "Kyuu-kun, please contribute your tadpoles. I'll go to the lab to have them tested and see if they're more vigorous than normal."

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Uchiha Kakuyama quickly shook his head.

"I don't want to. If a sample is left in the lab, given the various bloodline limits in my genes, if it falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, I don't know how many more benefits my son will suffer."

When Tsunade heard what Uchiha Kakuyama said, she thought of the Hashirama cells that her great-grandfather had been cultivated in the laboratory, and the Wood Release ninja Yamato in Konoha now. She realized that she hadn't thought things through. She stuck out her tongue sheepishly. Indeed, even the cells of the First Hokage could be used to fuse with others.

If someone with ulterior motives were to control the hundreds of millions of tadpoles belonging to Uchiha Kakuyama, and if that person went a little crazy, Uchiha Kakuyama's adopted sons could potentially number in the tens of thousands, or even form a bloodline limit army.

It's important to understand that the First Hokage's remains were just cells, which is why they were difficult to fuse with. However, Uchiha Kakuyama's sperm, once a suitable egg cell is found, can be cultivated into a child who inherits Uchiha Kakuyama's genes.

Therefore, the thing that could disrupt this world might be the tadpoles of Uchiha Okayama.

When Uchiha Kagama's tadpole encounters the mad scientist Orochimaru, something that will shake the entire world is bound to happen.

Tsunade stuck out her tongue and didn't mention the matter of Qiu Shan-jun's tadpoles again. She just held Qiu Shan-jun's head and gently combed his hair.

Seeing that Tsunade also knew the importance of his sperm, Uchiha Kakuyama joked while enjoying Tsunade's massage, "After Tsunade gives birth and recovers, for Tsunade's sake and for the glory of the Senju clan, I can still offer my sperm to Tsunade."

Tsunade, who was massaging him, understood what he meant. She rolled her eyes at him, then pressed his head down hard and complained, "Do you really think I'm an old sow?"

After being attacked by Tsunade, Uchiha Kakuyama did not refute the attack, but instead chuckled.

Uchiha Okayama and Tsunade spent some time cuddling in the bedroom when Shizune gently knocked on the door and whispered, "Lady Tsunade, Lady Okayama, the meal is ready, please eat."

After Shizune finished speaking, she didn't wait for Qiushan-jun and Tsunade-sama to speak. As if she were avoiding a ferocious beast, she hurriedly and cautiously left.

Seeing Shizune's reaction, Tsunade tugged at Qiushan-jun's face and said irritably, "Look how scared you've made Shizune. Do you think I don't know what she's thinking?"

Uchiha Kagami rested his head on Tsunade's lap and said lazily, "I just wanted to tease her, but I accidentally went a little too far."

After saying that, Uchiha Kakuyama chuckled a couple of times, a little embarrassed.

After Uchiha Kazuyama and Tsunade finished their meal, while Kazuyama was discussing names for their future child with Tsunade, he suddenly felt a familiar fluctuation in his mind, which startled him.

Seeing Uchiha Kazuyama's unusual reaction, Tsunade, having experienced many things, understood what was going on. She immediately stopped talking and quietly watched Kazuyama.

Uchiha Kakuyama stopped speaking, silently sensing the surroundings, and realized it was Uchiha Fugaku, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Judging from his current travel time, he should have already arrived at Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning.

The Hidden Cloud Village is a typical martial arts village. Their successive Raikage can all be described as battle maniacs, and their fighting skills are all top-notch.

Putting aside others, just take Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. His fighting skills are top-notch. Although the seven swords he wields are dazzling, Sasuke later taught him a good lesson when he tried to capture him.

Because the people of Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) are all martial artists, they maintain a very assertive attitude when dealing with other villages, which gives the weak-willed Third Hokage a real headache.

They even made some very foolish and outrageous mistakes in diplomacy (causing Hyuga Hiashi of the Hyuga clan to commit suicide, with his twin brother Hyuga Hizashi taking his place), so Uchiha Kakuzan did not have a very good impression of them.

When Uchiha Kagami came to his senses, Tsunade asked with concern:

"Did something happen?"

Uchiha Kakuzan pinched the bridge of his nose, making no attempt to hide anything:

"Just like Iwagakure back then, except this time it's Kumogakure."

Tsunade knew Uchiha Kakuzan's strength and wasn't too worried about his safety, but she still advised him, "I've dealt with the Fourth Raikage before. He's a hot-tempered and impulsive person, so you should be careful."

Uchiha Kakuyama nodded. "I mainly need to make a spatial mark first. I'll go there and have some fun later tonight. Don't worry."

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and nodded, saying, "Then I'll wait for you to come back."

After bidding farewell to Tsunade, Uchiha Kakuyama turned around and returned to the space.

Tsunade stared blankly at the empty chair in front of her for a while, then called out loudly, "Shizune, come here."

Shizune, who had been hiding to the side, heard Tsunade's words and rushed over. After glancing at the empty seat of Qiushan-kun, she stood in front of Tsunade.

Tsunade wasn't in the mood for jokes about silence at this moment, and said with a serious expression:

"Shizune, go to the Hokage Building right away and bring over all the information about Kumogakure. I need it."

Seeing Tsunade's serious expression, Shizune realized the gravity of the situation. Suddenly, the image of the empty chair in the Hokage's chair flashed through her mind, making her tense up immediately. After agreeing, she hurriedly headed towards the Hokage Building.

Seeing Shizune's expression, Tsunade knew that she had realized something. After all, they had already experienced it once before in Tanabata Street. After watching her leave, Tsunade looked at the chair in front of her and sighed softly.

After returning to the space, Uchiha Kakuzan didn't prepare anything. After carefully sensing the spatial mark on Uchiha Fugaku's body, he mobilized his chakra and activated the mark.

As the spatial imprint was activated, Uchiha Kakuyama's figure also disappeared into the space.

In the next instant, Uchiha Kakuyama appeared on a high mountain. Before he could even observe his surroundings, a chilling wind swept over him.

Chapter 249 Fugaku's Choice

Chapter 249 Fugaku's Choice

It is said that environment shapes talent, and Uchiha Kakuzan gained a profound understanding of this saying when he arrived near Kumogakure.