The correct way for the Uchiha to rise

Flying Thunder God Technique, Impure World Reincarnation, Dark Travel Technique...

There's also the Spirit Transformation Technique, a technique that allows the soul to separate from the body while still being controlled, which greatly appealed to Uchiha Kiyoshi.

The Hokage's office.

A Konoha ninja wearing a vest handed a scroll to the Third Hokage.

"Lord Hokage, this is Uchiha Kiyoshi's mission merit record."

The other party just came to the mission department wanting to exchange for ninjutsu. Because they have so many merits, we can't make a decision.

The ninja in disguise looked troubled as he reported to the Hokage about Uchiha Kiyoshi's exchange of ninjutsu.

When he saw this record, he was almost blinded by its brilliance.

Nearly twenty unredeemed S-rank merits, plus a large number of A-rank merits, are enough to exchange for almost half of the advanced ninjutsu available at the mission center.

These are all the supplies that Uchiha Kiyoshi accumulated on the front lines over the past two years.

On the front lines, Uchiha Kiyoshi killed a large number of enemy ninjas and made many contributions in large-scale battles, which is how he accumulated so many merits.

This also indirectly shows how many ninjas Uchiha Kiyoshi killed on the front lines during this period.

There were reasons why the Third Hokage and Danzo were wary of him.

From a ninja who was extremely cautious and only fought defensively, to a murderer like this, who wouldn't be afraid?

The key to this change was Danzo and his group themselves. They didn't dare to gamble on whether Uchiha Kiyoshi harbored resentment towards them or whether he would betray them at some point in the future.

After seeing Uchiha Kiyoshi's scroll of merits, the Third Hokage was also troubled.

At this point, the Third Hokage was also confused as to why Uchiha Kiyoshi suddenly wanted to exchange for ninjutsu. Logically speaking, he wouldn't refuse to give it to him after the war ended.

"Have him come here, I want to talk to him."

With a furrowed brow, the Third Hokage gave instructions to the disguised ninja.

"Yes."

His gaze returned to the scroll in his hand, and the Third Hokage even considered altering it, but quickly abandoned the idea. He couldn't do something that would damage his own reputation.

Meanwhile, at the mission headquarters.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was notified to go to the Hokage's office for the next exchange, as expected.

Such a large amount of merit points cannot be decided by the task department.

He just doesn't have a good relationship with the Hokage right now and doesn't know how to bring it up, so he came here first.

Often, when someone accumulates a lot of merit, it's the Hokage or other high-ranking officials who take the initiative to speak up.

High-ranking officials generally don't withhold rewards from their own ninjas, so it's rare for ninjas to actively request such a large amount of merit points for exchange.

This is tantamount to being slapped in the face.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had no other choice but to do this. He knew that once the war ended, Orochimaru would likely bring it up for him without him even having to, and he would receive all the rewards he was entitled to.

However, there wasn't enough time.

He doesn't plan to come back from this battle; if he doesn't redeem these merits now, they'll be wasted.

Moreover, the conflict between myself and the higher-ups has indeed been growing, so it wouldn't matter if the relationship worsened a bit.

News of Uchiha Kiyoshi's exchange for ninjutsu quickly reached Danzo's hands.

Although we haven't caused any trouble recently, it doesn't mean that we've stopped caring about anything.

Upon learning that Uchiha Kiyoshi had exchanged ninjutsu, Danzo rushed to the Hokage's office without hesitation.

Say nothing, just object.

When Uchiha Kiyoshi arrived at the Hokage's office, Danzo was already standing behind the Hokage, looking completely unperturbed.

"Lord Hokage."

"Uchiha Kiyoshi! Don't you know any manners? You don't even bow to the elders."

Uchiha Kiyoshi ignored Danzo's indiscriminate biting and acted as if he didn't care, which infuriated Danzo.

Don't you have any idea what kind of relationship we have?

You want me to bow to you? You must be joking.

The third generation had no choice but to step in to mediate the conflict and change the subject.

"Qing, I heard you want to exchange for ninjutsu."

Before I can exchange the money, I need to know your reason.

The meaning is clear: without a reasonable excuse, this exchange is impossible.

The village's merit system does indeed have such a system.

Uchiha Kiyoya had already thought of his reason. He looked at the one-armed hero with a mocking expression and spoke bluntly.

“A certain official keeps saying that I am guilty. It’s fine now, but I’m afraid that one day he will say that my merits and demerits cancel each other out, and then I will be unable to use all my merits.”

Here I am, I'll give it a try.

Although the identity of this adult was not mentioned, the meaning was quite clear.

The third generation also looked embarrassed.

Believe it or not, Danzo was actually capable of doing something like that.

Based on Danzo's account of Uchiha Kiyoshi's crimes, it's hard to say exactly how much merit could offset his crimes.

This may be enough, or we may need more.

Anyway, when the time comes, it will definitely be as much as you have.

Moreover, Danzo hasn't mentioned this matter yet; he's definitely waiting until the war is over before planning to do it, at which point all your merits will be deducted.

Now that Uchiha Kiyona is bringing this up directly, the situation is a bit awkward.

Will you deduct my merit points? If so, how much?

Moreover, the third generation also discerned a hidden meaning in it.

If you really want to balance your merits and demerits, then don't blame me for not contributing on the battlefield.

While it's not that Konoha can't function without Uchiha Kiyoshi, his ability to instantly kill Root ninjas shows that he possesses the combat strength of a top-tier elite Jonin. If he goes all out, Konoha can reduce a lot of damage and make the battle easier.

If possible, we should try to gain this combat strength.

The Third Hokage turned his attention to Danzo, wanting to see what he was thinking.

How could Danzo not see through the Third Hokage's thoughts?

I cannot express my opinion, at least not now.

We'll keep your current merits in check, but we can deduct them as they come. It's not like we can't do it. Let's see what you have to say when the war is over.

"Qing, don't worry, all your merits were earned legally."

It means I guarantee that this won't happen.

Uchiha Kiyoshi insisted on exchanging it now.

The third generation's expression also darkened; this was clearly a sign of distrust.

However, there was nothing more to say. Since Uchiha Kiyoshi was acting like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water, he couldn't just refuse outright.

Now, Uchiha Kiyoshi's meaning is very clear: he doesn't trust the Hokage, and the two sides have completely broken off relations.

The third generation is indeed an outstanding politician; he quickly calmed down.

"Alright, I'll redeem it for you this time."

Based on your merits, you can exchange them for one S-rank and two A-rank ninjutsu. I'll have someone send you a list later; you can choose for yourself.

Uchiha Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, clearly displeased.

"Lord Hokage, I've heard that the village has a Book of Sealing Techniques that records some ninjutsu. With my merits, can't I exchange it for one?"

Chapter 114 Returning to the Front Lines

Uchiha Kiyoshi's words directly ignited Danzo's anger.

They even coveted the forbidden techniques within the Book of Seals!

How can this be? Although those forbidden techniques are extremely difficult to cultivate, we can't give them to him. What if he masters them and that would greatly increase his strength?

"No! The Book of Sealing contains forbidden techniques that are extremely harmful to ninjas. I cannot let you practice them."

Despite all the persuasion from Uchiha Kiyoshi, Danzo remained unyielding, and the Third Hokage also kept silent.

The two argued without reaching a conclusion.

In the end, Kiyoshi Uchiha had no choice but to select ninjutsu from the list provided by the Third Hokage.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to glare fiercely at Danzo.

"Just you wait, you'll get what's coming to you sooner or later."

Honestly, Danzo was disgusting.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had been hoping to get a forbidden technique for free, but this guy ruined it all.

Although I expected this guy to obstruct me, I didn't expect him to be so persistent and stubborn, refusing to let Uchiha Kiyoshi choose the forbidden technique. He was practically saying: "With me here, Uchiha Kiyoshi will never be able to touch the Book of Sealing Techniques."

"It's okay, if we can't get it, we can't get it."

Anyway, the teacher's side has all kinds of forbidden techniques later on. Although I don't know where they came from, it doesn't matter anymore, as long as there are forbidden techniques.

"It's not like we can't get forbidden techniques from the teacher."

Uchiha Kiyoshi comforted himself in his heart.

"Fortunately, the Third Hokage didn't go too far. Although he didn't allow us to choose forbidden techniques, all the ninjutsu that should be on the list were included."

And so, Uchiha Kiyoshi left the Hokage Building carrying the four scrolls.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had chosen several powerful Wind Release ninjutsu from his clan last time, so this time he didn't choose Wind Release, but instead chose Water Release, which he hadn't been very interested in.

The Second Hokage's Water Release ninjutsu is arguably the strongest in the ninja world. As long as you can master it, you won't regret it.