The correct way for the Uchiha to rise

Arriving at the familiar spot, we found an enhanced version of the gravity barrier technique drawn by Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Since he uses it every day, and since he's the one who usually comes here, Uchiha Kiyoshi preserved the gravity barrier formula here for his own convenience.

Using the technique to connect with the gravity barrier, Uchiha Kiyoshi adjusted the gravity to 3.0 times.

Thanks to the physical enhancements brought by the Sharingan, Uchiha Kiyoshi's physical abilities improved significantly. He could only achieve the best results by training under 3.0 times gravity.

"We've already used up 3 times the gravity so quickly. This enhanced version is almost insufficient. I need to research a stronger version of the gravity barrier as soon as possible, otherwise it will definitely delay my body tempering technique training."

Feeling the pressure of three times the gravity, Uchiha Kiyoshi sighed inwardly, and at the same time, he had another task added to his repertoire.

Through firsthand experience of gravity training, Uchiha Kiyoshi realized just how terrifying doubled gravity could be. He wondered how some characters in Dragon Ball managed to complete hundreds of times the gravity training so quickly…

So, bloodline really is the only true path?

They strike a pose, sometimes leaping like monkeys, sometimes throwing punches, sometimes like tigers, either crouching, poised to pounce, or like tigers unleashed from their cages...

After completing a set of body-strengthening techniques, Uchiha Kiyoshi's entire body was basically trained. With full stretching and energy exertion, coupled with the nourishment from the body-cultivating techniques, Uchiha Kiyoshi felt warm all over.

The body-strengthening techniques are designed to fully activate and exercise the entire body, replacing excessive physical activity, and are very physically demanding. After three repetitions, Uchiha Kiyoshi was completely exhausted.

He sat cross-legged and continued to practice the health-preserving technique, nourishing his body again and again until he reached his limit.

Since developing the health cultivation technique, Uchiha Kiyoshi has discovered many uses for it, and he also has a feeling that there is still much more to be developed in his own health cultivation technique.

Uchiha Kiyoshi naturally thought of the side effects of the Mangekyou Sharingan and hoped to resolve them through health preservation techniques.

Even if things don't go well, some relief is still good.

Unfortunately, even as a medical ninja, Uchiha Kiyoshi was not very familiar with the structure of the head and dared not attempt it casually.

Uchiha Kiyoshi could perform an eye transplant, but as for him to channel chakra into his eyes and focus on nourishing certain meridians, he simply couldn't do it.

Over the years, Uchiha Kiyoshi has optimized the circulation routes of the health cultivation technique in other parts of the body quite a bit. However, the cultivation in various areas of the head has always been a large-scale cultivation, carried out as a whole, without much specialization.

"Let's study the gravity barrier first."

The war is about to begin, and if time becomes tight, we may not have the time or energy to develop this further.

Unlike other training programs, this one can be done anywhere.

The requirements aren't high; five times the gravity is enough, which will be sufficient for my training for the next year or so...

"Um, how about adding a little more? One year seems a bit insufficient, ten times the speed would be enough for three years of cultivation."

Chapter 72 Targeting

Increasing the gravity within the gravity barrier to ten times is quite a challenge, and Uchiha Kiyoshi wasn't sure if he could succeed.

“This time is different. I have already mastered the Five Elements Sealing Technique, so I can refer to it to some extent.”

The improvement of the gravity barrier has almost reached its limit. Only by stacking the core combination ten times can we achieve three times the gravity. It's hard to imagine how many stacks it would take to achieve ten times the gravity.

The superposition method was no longer feasible, so Uchiha Kiyoshi changed his approach, hoping to achieve this improvement through the interaction between combinations.

It involves adding combinations that enhance effects to gravity-related combinations.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had this idea a long time ago, but the enhancement combinations he knew were all basic combinations, which couldn't handle the enhancement of combinations related to gravity.

This time, Uchiha Kiyoshi plans to solve this burden problem from two aspects.

The basic combination can't withstand the enhanced effect of gravity combinations. It's like a bicycle; the chain enhances the rotation effect. The so-called enhancement of advanced combinations from basic combinations is like making the chain out of plastic.

The result is self-evident: the chain will break, unable to withstand the stress brought about by the reinforcement.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had two approaches to solving the problem. One was to strengthen the "plastic chain" as much as possible, that is, to use a layering method to make the reinforced combination more stable and able to withstand greater pressure. The other was to prevent the "chain" from breaking by adding a protective layer to the reinforced combination so that it would not collapse even if it could not withstand the pressure.

This is why Uchiha Kiyoshi came up with this advanced combination within the Five Elements Seal.

"I have a general idea, but the next step is the complicated and tedious arrangement."

After rubbing his temples and resting for a while to regain some strength, Uchiha Kiyoshi got up and began to try out his own ideas.

"Let's start with the stacking of enhanced combinations."

……

The Hokage's office.

Many high-ranking officials are discussing Konoha's response strategy to the Land of Rain's attack on the Land of Iron.

"The Rain Country's actions have gone too far. They are provoking war and challenging the five great nations. Sun Strike, send troops! We cannot let them be so arrogant."

Danzo was the first to express his opinion, advocating for war, and belonged to the radical faction.

"No, Konoha is a peace-loving village. How can we start a war? We should wait and see how things go."

If possible, avoiding war would be the best course of action.

"Fool! The Land of Rain is clearly setting the stage for war; they've even started preparing supplies."

Everyone, please don't forget the various military actions taken by Amegakure in recent years after Hanzo the Salamander rose to power.

It's clear they're not satisfied with the small village of Amegakure and want to seize other countries' territory. Our Land of Fire directly borders the Land of Rain; if we don't send troops soon, the Land of Rain will attack us sooner or later.

Danzo insisted on his point of view, and he presented it with reason and evidence.

The Danzo we know now is not the one who will lose an arm and go blind in the future. He is radical in nature, but he still retains a sliver of rationality and speaks with reason and evidence.

Many high-ranking officials were rendered speechless by Danzo's words.

Yes, as high-ranking members of a village, how could they not know about the actions of the Rain Country in recent years?

Military actions were not limited to the Land of Rain. Nearly twenty years had passed since the end of the First Shinobi World War, and all countries had reached their peak of development, with an unprecedentedly strong desire for aggression.

The difference is that the other major powers have various smaller countries as buffer zones between them and the Land of Fire, so they can react in time even if war breaks out.

The Land of Rain is different. It borders the Land of Fire directly, so if the Land of Rain were to launch a sudden attack on the Land of Fire, Konoha wouldn't have time to react. Not only the Land of Fire, but also the Land of Wind, which borders the Land of Rain directly.

Things were fine before, but now, with Hanzo's rise, Amegakure has developed rapidly in recent years, and its overall strength is no less than that of the Five Great Nations.

It's fair to say that with such a neighbor, no one would want to sit idly by and wait to die, especially after the other party has begun to show signs of aggression.

The Third Hokage held his pipe in his hand. There were too many people in the office, so he couldn't smoke. He could only hold it in his hand and rhythmically tap it on the table.

In the end, he made the final decision and supported Danzo's suggestion.

"The Land of Rain's attack on the Land of Iron seriously threatens the security of other countries. We, Konoha, represent peace, and naturally will not sit idly by."

Prepare yourselves; in three days, we will send troops to the Land of Rain.

Below, some people seemed hesitant to speak.

They felt that this was still too hasty. Konoha's initiative to attack would inevitably draw criticism, since they had always prided themselves on being peace-loving, yet this time they had taken the initiative to start a war.

However, if they do not take the initiative, the Land of Rain could launch a sudden attack, and the Land of Fire would also suffer heavy losses.

Neither Danzo nor the Third Hokage had this concern.

The Land of Rain's intention to invade is already very clear. The Land of Wind and the Land of Earth will definitely not be able to hold back either. Before long, not only Konoha, but the other two ninja villages will also send troops to declare war on the Land of Rain.

Moreover, the Rain Kingdom went a bit too far this time. A small country should just stay a small country and not try to become a great power, because if it does, the great power will inevitably suffer the loss.

It just so happens that the Rain Kingdom has developed too rapidly in recent years and its military strength is too strong, seriously threatening the three surrounding countries. This time, the three major powers will surely cooperate and declare war on the Rain Kingdom.

Moreover, they will all be the ones to initiate the war, sending troops to the Land of Rain and setting the battlefield there, determined to leave a deep impression on the Land of Rain.

Of course, it's enough to keep these things to yourself; there's no need to say them aloud.

Danzo and the Third Hokage did not explain this to the clan leaders and commoner Jonin below them.

"Alright, it's decided then. Everyone go back and inform them that Konoha will send out its first batch of ninjas in three days to carry out preliminary work at the front."

After the ninjas below had all left, Danzo suddenly spoke.

"Hiruzen, what's your opinion on what I said last time?"

If Konoha wants to grow, it needs people to bear the darkness of the village. Root has been established for so long, but its power is still insufficient to deter others.

Therefore, the roots need to grow stronger and expand.

Only strong roots can resolve all darkness!

The Third Hokage remained silent and did not answer Danzo's question.

"Hiruzen, how could you be so foolish! Where there is light, there must be darkness. The village may appear prosperous on the surface, but there are still too many threats in the shadows. We need an organization like Root!"

"Hiruzen, the Root needs fresh blood. The current commoners are simply not enough, and those clans also need to send people..."

"Enough! Danzo, stop talking. These ninja clans have supported Konoha since its founding; they should live in the sunshine and thrive!"

When Danzo asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to stop him from continuing, he finally snapped and stopped Danzo from joining Root.

"Also, the Uchiha clan. The teacher said that the Uchiha clan is a crazy clan and a hidden danger!"

Hiruzen, you're too naive. The Uchiha clan is inherently insane.

Even if Uchiha Kiyoshi's personality was further affected and he awakened the Sharingan, he still revealed his true nature!

"Danzo, I will not agree."

"You can go now, I need to get to work."

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

"Danzo, remember this: I am the Hokage!"

Danzo was furious; in his view, Hiruzen Sarutobi was too indecisive.

A strong root system is a huge benefit to Konoha, so why would anyone hesitate?

And the Uchiha clan, hmph!

Chapter Seventy-Three: Declaration of War

The next day, Uchiha Kiyoya heard from Nawaki and the others that Konoha had declared war.

"As expected, he truly deserves the title of Renxiong. Even though he wasn't doing so well in his later years and compromised everywhere, he still had a lot of courage in his prime."

"The Land of Rain has come to our doorstep to bully us. If we don't send troops soon, Konoha will become a laughingstock throughout the entire ninja world."

Impressed by the Third Hokage's decisiveness, Kiyoya Uchiha began to ponder.

How can the same person change so much? How could someone as decisive and courageous as Ren Xiong become so pathetic later on?