The correct way for the Uchiha to rise

Almost everyone could see through Uchiha Kiyoshi's thoughts; they just didn't know why he was in such a hurry to jump out at the time.

Of course, Konan guessed that Tobi had appeared before Uchiha Yun made his move. Perhaps in the eyes of Jiraiya and the people of Konoha, the Akatsuki organization was a unified entity, but Konan knew that Tobi also coveted the Rinnegan.

When someone jumped out to try and seize the Rinnegan, Uchiha Kiyoshi naturally had to jump out as well.

At that time, Uchiha Yun's performance was quite obvious; he rarely made a move after Tobi left.

Even though the other side was the first to find Nagato and his companion, they didn't attack immediately, which must have been planned in advance. It was just that Tobi's appearance caused the other side to change their plans at the last minute.

Konan carried Nagato's body all the way back to the Land of Rain, without being attacked during the journey.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had actually been following in secret, but he didn't make a move. He planned to wait until Obito intervened to restrain Konan before taking action, since he didn't want to bear the consequences of 600 billion explosive tags.

The reason for following them was mainly to prevent Obito from making a move prematurely. Although Obito only took action after joining the Akatsuki in the original work, he didn't intervene when Pain attacked Konoha. The Uchiha purge has been cleared up; the plot is unreliable and can only be used as a reference.

In the battle in Konoha just now, Uchiha Kiyoshi didn't actually cause any damage to Obito, and Obito had half of a White Zetsu's corpse, so his chakra was plentiful and his consumption wasn't particularly high.

Leaf.

After seeing Konan off, Jiraiya and the others returned to Konoha. Looking at the dilapidated state of Konoha, they felt a pang of sorrow.

However, it's a good thing that people are resurrected. Buildings can be rebuilt after they are destroyed, but it's hardest to accept that people are dead.

Whether they forgot or deliberately ignored this point, the Konoha barrier was broken, and no one suggested erasing the stigma.

Perhaps it's because he's been dead for so long that erasing it now would seem too deliberate, or perhaps Uchiha Kiyoshi is still alive, and they're afraid that if they erased it, he might come back and do it again. Before Uchiha Kiyoshi is dealt with, this sin should be impossible to erase.

Seeing the vast expanse of Konoha destroyed, Yamato was undoubtedly the one who felt the most pain.

He's been working so hard lately that he's lost a lot of weight. He just finished rebuilding the buildings that were damaged a few days ago, and now he's back at it again.

"I do not want to live."

After arranging the reconstruction of Konoha, everyone went to the Hokage's office and summoned the heads of various ninja clans to discuss the incident.

"As you all know, the leader of Akatsuki attacked Konoha in an attempt to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but his plan failed and he has died."

The reason I called you all here today isn't to talk about this; there's something more important I want to tell you.

"After we return, I hope everyone can prepare to engage in war at any time. We have received intelligence that the Akatsuki are collecting tailed beasts, and they have already collected at least six!"

Although Pain, the leader of Akatsuki, is dead, according to our intelligence, there is another mastermind behind the organization.

No one questioned Tsunade about the source of the information. Since Tsunade hadn't revealed it, they didn't need to investigate further; they weren't Danzo, going against the Hokage. Furthermore, Tsunade's statement that she had gathered everyone together to announce the information implied its accuracy was beyond doubt.

Everyone took the information Tsunade provided very seriously.

War is coming again.

Moreover, judging from Tsunade's tone, this war is likely not a war between the five great nations, but a war with the Akatsuki organization and the mastermind behind it all.

Nearly twenty years later, war is on the horizon again.

A dark cloud hung over everyone's hearts, their minds heavy, especially the ninja clan leaders who had participated in the Third Shinobi World War, the most brutal of all.

"Also, Uchiha Yun also intervened in this incident, but he didn't attack Konoha. Whatever the reason, it shows that his previous actions were all for revenge. Konoha's reputation cannot be lost, and the bounty will not be withdrawn. If you encounter Uchiha Yun outside in the future, don't provoke him, and he probably won't take action. Of course, you should report to the village."

Finally, Tsunade added some details and made further arrangements regarding Uchiha Kumo.

After the others left, Jiraiya, with a serious expression, asked Naruto, "Naruto, did you feel Uchiha Kumo's threat just now?"

In Sage Mode, one's senses are significantly enhanced, and naturally, the perception of danger is multiplied. Upon close contact with Uchiha Kiyoshi, especially after using Sage Mode, Jiraiya sensed a threat from him—a deadly threat.

Jiraiya didn't ask when it ended, mainly because he was afraid that Uchiha Kiyoshi hadn't gone far and it wasn't convenient to ask. But now it's different. There are only the three of them in the Hokage's office, so they don't have to worry about being overheard.

Naruto nodded.

"Yes, I felt it. I don't think he's using his full strength yet. He gives me the feeling that he could kill me."

Naruto's description is simple, but also very straightforward.

Tsunade, who was listening nearby, looked much more serious.

Could it be that Uchiha Yun has been holding back his full strength all this time?

Why are they hiding their strength?

What are they wary of?

Chapter 233 The Struggle

Uchiha Kiyoshi followed Konan all the way back to the Akatsuki base, during which Obito did not intervene.

The Land of Rain, the Village of Rain Ninja.

After killing Hanzo, they brought the entire Amegakure under their control, and the Akatsuki's base was established there.

Obito waited a whole day, but still didn't make a move.

"They're quite patient."

Unfortunately, some people just can't resist.

The day after Konan returned to Akatsuki with Nagato's body, Obito couldn't wait any longer.

"Damn it, that guy can wait, but I can't."

Obito knew that Kiyoshi Uchiha definitely coveted the Rinnegan and had been on guard, refraining from making a move for fear of having his prize stolen. However, this matter couldn't be delayed any longer. Obito needed the Akatsuki, but after Pain's death, the Akatsuki would inevitably descend into internal strife. Besides satisfying his own selfish desires, acquiring the Rinnegan also served to intimidate the Akatsuki members. Therefore, Obito's time was limited, while Kiyoshi Uchiha was ready to act at any moment.

This gave Kiyoshi Uchiha enough time to stall, while Obito couldn't.

A day has passed, and the news may have already spread. The Akatsuki members may even be on their way back. We must seize the Rinnegan before they arrive.

dusk.

On the surging river, Konan and Obito stood facing each other.

"As expected, I knew you had a problem."

Konan looked at the masked man, Obito, her voice utterly cold.

Obito didn't say much. Meanwhile, Uchiha Kiyoshi was lurking in the shadows, unleashing his Kamui, hoping for a swift victory.

Compared to the perfectly integrated bloodline limit, Konan's Paper Release, while lacking any additional effects, still possesses its own unique characteristics. Konan has even developed corresponding techniques specifically targeting the features of Paper Release.

The Dance of Paper Release grants Konan the rare ability to fly, a rarity in the ninja world. She uses paper jutsu to create explosive tags... With these combined techniques, Konan's strength is among the strongest of the Kage-level ninjas.

Especially the trump card of 600 billion explosive tags, almost no one can withstand it.

Obito was only able to survive the explosion of 600 billion explosive tags thanks to Izanagi.

Obito teleported in front of Konan, and a kunai swept across Konan's body. Konan's body turned into paper and flew around, gathering in the distance and transforming back into Konan.

At the same time, Konan left several explosive tags on the spot, and Obito was caught off guard and was affected by the explosion of the tags.

With half of his mask blown off, Obito finally began to seriously examine Konan.

They had never truly witnessed Konan's fighting power before, and the Akatsuki members only regarded her as Pain's representative, never expecting her to be so strong.

Obito knew a little more, but he only thought that Nagato kept Konan by his side because of their long-standing bond.

Kiyoshi Uchiha sensed the battle between Obito and Konan.

Having been aware of this issue for some time, Uchiha Kiyoshi still noticed the problem with the river surface where the two of them were standing.

Even Obito didn't notice that the river level had risen by a full two meters compared to usual.

Of course, it's also possible that they noticed it but simply assumed it was high tide.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was different; he observed with the truth in mind. In addition, he had also trained in Paper Release, and he quickly sensed a threat from the "river"—a deadly threat.

Six hundred billion explosive tags were disguised as river water by Konan. Even the Sharingan couldn't see through it!

Konan's mastery of the Paper Release technique can be said to have reached its peak, even Uchiha Kiyoshi had to admire it.

Indeed, after Hanzo's death, Konan spent her days training in Amegakure, with plenty of time, so everything made sense.

Seeing the two sides start fighting, Uchiha Kiyo also began to act.

He dispersed his chakra and used his spiritual perception.

"Nagato is here!"

Uchiha Kiyoshi first located Nagato, and then waited until Obito and Konan's battle reached its climax before making his move.

Manipulating chakra to create a replacement near Nagato's corpse, Uchiha Kiyoshi instantly teleported to Nagato's side.

Although Obito was engaged in a fierce battle with Konan, he kept an eye on Uchiha Kiyoshi's actions.

Although I don't know where Uchiha Kiyoshi is, it doesn't matter.

He noticed it when Uchiha Kiyoshi dispersed his chakra, and he was waiting for it.

Once Uchiha Kiyoshi finds Nagato's location, he can then follow him there.

After Uchiha Kiyoshi made several moves, Obito realized that the opponent possessed an extremely sophisticated sensory ninjutsu, making him exceptionally skilled in searching. The fact that he didn't know Nagato and Konan were hiding in Konoha, yet Uchiha Kiyoshi found them, was enough to illustrate the point.

The dissipation of chakra may be a prerequisite for the execution of this technique.

After all, there are techniques with the same effect, such as Nagato's Rain Tiger Free Technique, only with a larger range. Therefore, Obito easily analyzed the prerequisite for Uchiha Sei to activate this technique, which is to disperse chakra into the surrounding environment.

When Obito sensed the faint chakra aura emanating from the other person, he knew that this guy was looking for Nagato's body.

So he has to wait.

It was inevitable that Konan had hidden Nagato's body. Without powerful sensory ninjutsu, it would be impossible to find it quickly, which was why he had to deal with Konan first. But now things are different. Uchiha Kiyoshi has arrived, and he can find Nagato's body. So Obito is waiting, and once Kiyoshi finds it, he can reap the benefits.

Just as Uchiha Kiyoshi was about to take Nagato's right eye, a spatial fluctuation occurred, and Obito suddenly appeared, thrusting a kunai at Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Uchiha Kiyoshi hadn't expected Obito to react so quickly. Left with no other choice, he had to give up and activate the Substitution Technique.

Obito gouged out Nagato's right eye, and Kiyoshi Uchiha appeared on the other side and gouged out his left eye.

Obito still wanted to fight for it, but Kiyoshi Uchiha was different. He grabbed the left eye and was about to leave when he activated the Body Flicker Technique.

"Ok?"

The space was sealed off.

Uchiha Kiyoshi's Substitution Flip Technique failed to work, and he remained stuck in the same spot.

Obito appeared in front of Uchiha Kiyoshi and reached for Kiyoshi's right hand, which was holding Nagato's left eye. Kiyoshi frowned, disappeared, and then reappeared not far away, casually putting away the Rinnegan.

This was the first time Uchiha Kiyoshi had encountered a spatial blockade.

The cost of spatial sealing is still too high. The key issue is that the so-called spatial sealing only seals off the inside and outside; it doesn't affect the use of space-time ninjutsu within the barrier. No one is willing to use such a barrier if they can't be certain that a ninja skilled in space-time ninjutsu will come, and they are absolutely confident that they won't be affected by the opponent's space-time ninjutsu within the barrier's range.