The correct way for the Uchiha to rise

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Chapter Fourteen Assessment

Even with the Transformation Technique, which consumes the least amount of chakra, Uchiha Kiyoshi could only practice six times.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was also troubled by this, as the amount of chakra he possessed was indeed too limiting.

After six attempts, Uchiha Kiyoshi was able to barely control his transformed appearance, though some details remained unclear.

However, Uchiha Kiyoshi was not discouraged. It wasn't that he couldn't learn it; he was just lacking in proficiency. As long as he persisted, he would be able to perfect his training after finishing the course.

Unable to practice the Three Bodies Technique anymore, Uchiha Kiyoshi took out the book on medical ninjutsu and started reading it.

With a foundation in medicine from his previous life, and after several years of study, Uchiha Kiyoshi also had a certain understanding of medical ninjutsu.

Now I just need to wait for my chakra to build up so I can start practicing.

As for chakra control, Uchiha Kiyoshi hadn't paid attention to it since he refined his chakra. However, according to the book, his chakra control might not be good enough.

However, I don't have enough chakra, so I can't do things like climbing trees and walking on water.

Such training consumes a lot of chakra; one training session can deplete half of one's chakra.

Therefore, Uchiha Kiyoya never practiced. Although he had some other ideas, the issue of chakra was something he couldn't avoid.

Uchiha Kiyoshi is now truly constrained by his chakra; all he can do is hope that his chakra will increase soon.

We need to find a way to control our body's energy as soon as possible. If we can successfully nurture our body, our physical fitness may improve significantly, which will also lead to a rapid increase in chakra.

After borrowing the book, Uchiha Kiyoshi no longer needed to go to the archives to read it every day. After running out of chakra, Uchiha Kiyoshi began to study the contents of the first part of medical ninjutsu.

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The next day, Uchiha got up early, remembering that he had an exam that day.

After making himself breakfast and packing lunch in a bento box, Uchiha Kiyoshi finished eating and headed to the Ninja Academy with his bento.

"I seem to have forgotten something yesterday? Right, Nawaki, his sitting next to me should have attracted the Third Hokage's attention. No matter how special he is, it's definitely something to be careful about for an Uchiha to come into contact with the young master of the Senju clan. Even though he didn't do it on his own initiative."

Fortunately, nothing unusual happened yesterday. It seems that some things will need to be studied in secret from now on, at least not directly in the yard.

If a venue is not needed, or if it is purely theoretical research, try to do it indoors. That way, even if someone is monitoring me, they won't know what I'm doing.

Ideally, you should also have an excuse. Hmm! Reading is a good reason.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had also planned out his future plans to keep hidden.

It's that simple. Only in this way can we hide under the noses of other ninjas. Otherwise, if we go too far, we'll arouse the suspicion of others.

The Uchiha clan lived in the bustling center of the village, so the Uchiha Kiyoshi family home wasn't far from the Ninja Academy; it only took about twenty minutes to walk there.

Upon arriving at the classroom, Uchiha Kiyoshi sat down in his seat and began to contemplate the upcoming exam.

"So, how much information should this exam reveal?"

Uchiha Kiyoshi then thought of another headache-inducing problem.

After careful consideration, Uchiha Kiyoshi decided that he should reveal what he was supposed to reveal during the theory class. Of course, he would still have to be a little careless, and deducting points each time would give people the impression that he was very careless.

Even after practical training begins, I will maintain my persona and focus on defensive tactics. If I learn medical ninjutsu, I will incorporate it into the tactical system.

"Hmm... I'm tanky, and I can even heal myself, how about that? Desperate, right?"

Rope Tree arrived a little late today, and judging from his appearance, he must have been beaten up.

As for how to judge from facial features?

Look at his eyes, they're still swollen! And there's a bruise on his nose, and the way he walks.

Of course, with someone's treatment, the injury has definitely stabilized, but the pain may still be there, and some external signs have also been left behind.

Uchiha Kiyoshi didn't know why Nawaki was attacked, but he could guess that it was Tsunade who did it, so he'd better not get involved.

Although we share the same profession, I'm still a member of the Uchiha clan, and Tsunade definitely has a problem with me. Besides, haven't you heard the saying, "Those in the same trade are enemies"?

Uchiha Kiyoshi didn't ask, and Nawaki didn't say anything either. He knew that it would be embarrassing for him to say it himself.

Whether he was trying to change the subject or had actually remembered the matter, Nawaki looked somewhat worried and asked Uchiha Kiyoshi.

"What if I don't know the answers to my exam today? Will I get expelled if I fail?"

Rope Tree seemed to be thinking about the punishment he would face if he did poorly on the exam, and his face turned pale.

Uchiha Kiyoshi casually replied, "It's not that serious. This was just a survey of everyone's level. It's okay if the results are a little low. Just don't fail the test after you've formally studied it."

A short while later, Naoki Uemura arrived at the classroom, announced the exam schedule, and then the exam began.

Except for the last question, the test paper wasn't very difficult. Uchiha Kiyoshi finished it quickly, handed in his paper early, and left.

Uchiha Kiyoshi took his book and went outside to sit and read.

However, Uchiha Kiyoshi's actions were like a bolt from the blue for Nawaki.

"I haven't even finished half of it, and you've already handed in your paper? Are we even using the same paper? Besides, as your deskmate, shouldn't you let me copy your work?"

"I just hadn't decided whether or not to copy yours, and you're not giving me a chance?"

Rope Tree was practically going crazy.

At that moment, he realized why this seat was considered the best by Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Since others know everything, they naturally tend to daydream in class. It's good that the teacher doesn't notice, and being in such a position, they won't bother the teacher.

Nawaki was on the verge of tears; he had thought Uchiha Kiyoshi simply didn't want to study properly!

So, you're a top student? So, I'm the only bad student here.

Nawaki doesn't even consider that Uchiha Kiyoshi spends all his time reading; it would be strange if he didn't do well in his studies.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was naturally unaware of what Nawaki was thinking.

At this moment, Uchiha Kiyoshi was focused on studying the initial stages of medical ninjutsu.

However, Uchiha Kiyoshi felt that reading the same book over and over again was getting a bit monotonous. He decided it would be better to switch things up, so he decided to borrow the "First Unraveling of Sealing Techniques" book when he had time.

What a pity, it will cost another thousand taels for a kunai.

I need to find a chance to make some money, but I don't know where I can make money, preferably without interfering with my cultivation.

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Soon, the hour and a half allotted for the exam was up. Naoki Uemura collected the papers, left the classroom, and went back to his office to grade them.

The class size isn't large, so it should be possible to finish grading everything and compiling the rankings within an hour.

This hour was quite annoying for Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Yes, it's annoying.

Back in his seat, Rope Tree kept saying that he was unfair and that it was his fault for not letting him copy.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was speechless. Nawaki hadn't mentioned copying before. Besides, copying in the Chunin Exams was one thing, but it was a test of intelligence gathering ability, and the exam questions were indeed quite difficult.

However, if Nawaki were caught cheating on his own answers during a normal ninja academy exam, Tsunade would probably beat him senseless. He probably wouldn't fare much better himself.

"Sigh! How did I end up with such a deskmate?"

Naoki Uemura was very efficient; in less than an hour, just forty minutes, he returned to the classroom and distributed the report cards to everyone.

"This time, the highest score is 98 out of 100! Everyone should learn from Kiyoshi."

Rope Tree was also shocked. So the big shot was right next to me?

I used to doubt that he was right, but now I see that he's definitely a big shot!

"Qing, how did you get 98 points? I only got 40. And it seems you were the only one who got the last big question right. You're amazing!"

Uchiha casually began to show off.

"It's nothing, I just missed one multiple-choice question and lost two points, so it's ninety-eight now."

"hiss……"

Rope Tree gasped.

So that's how high scores are achieved!

Chapter Fifteen: Purchasing Ninja Tools

Half a month has passed since the first exam.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had a very fulfilling time during this period.

Every day during class, Uchiha Kiyoshi would take out his novel... cough... materials, and then read them intently.

Naoki Uemura had noticed Uchiha Kiyoshi's situation before, but after being called out several times and given a number of difficult questions, he eventually gave up.

Since Uchiha Kiyoshi has already mastered it, there's really no way for me to control him.

Kiyoshi Uchiha temporarily halted his research on hand seals. Aside from class time, Kiyoshi spent his time practicing his Three Body Techniques, taijutsu, and kunai throwing.

In just half a month, Uchiha Kiyoshi had basically mastered the Three Body Technique.

The so-called basic mastery naturally means being able to unleash its power.

In terms of truly realistic detail, Uchiha Kiyoshi still fell short.

The Three Body Techniques can be considered the foundation, and Uchiha Kiyoshi intends to practice these three ninjutsu seriously.

If one can master the art of transformation, its applications are quite extensive. Combining one's defensive tactics with constantly changing body shape can be very effective in deceiving enemies.

"Hehe, you thought you hit my heart? Sorry, you missed."

There's also the Shadow Clone Technique. Although Uchiha Kiyoshi will inevitably train other physical clones in the future, the Shadow Clone Technique is the most basic foundation for these clones, and Uchiha Kiyoshi must master it. Moreover, combining the Shadow Clone Technique with genjutsu, or like Shisui, with movement techniques, can produce excellent results.

The final substitution jutsu, although not a prerequisite for any ninjutsu, was enough for Uchiha Kiyoshi to spend a lot of time researching just one space-time ninjutsu.

The Substitution Technique is a space-time ninjutsu, which makes perfect sense. However, as a life-saving ninjutsu for ninjas, it would be excessive if the Substitution Technique were merely a trick. According to the original story, the user is indeed real before the ninjutsu is activated; that is, the user and target are switched at the moment the ninjutsu is activated.

If it's not a space-time ninjutsu, then it's simply about speed. It instantly pulls the user to the desired location. But what about the body's ability to withstand that? Such an instantaneous pull is something no ninja academy student could endure. Even with chakra protection, the chakra required for that process couldn't be "little."

Therefore, there's no problem with space-time ninjutsu. (Is that clear enough?)

As the only space-time ninjutsu that Uchiha Kiyoshi can currently access, he is naturally most interested in the Substitution Jutsu. In his spare time, he also thinks about how to perfect this technique, so that his core skills might be more secure in the future.