Uchiha Conquest Guide

"Establishing a 'Psychology Clinic'," "Anything that needs reporting, report to me"—by issuing an S-rank top-secret mission, the Third Hokage not only gained a "Psychology Clinic" but didn't have to cough up a single bit of actual compensation.

Talking only about the mission without mentioning the reward—isn't that just being a hooligan?

As expected, anyone who becomes a boss must first learn how to paint a pretty picture.

Kazuhiko sighed inwardly, knowing full well there was no room to refuse this mission.

"Lord Hokage, one must consider defeat before victory; what if I fail the mission?"

Treating Tsunade would certainly be difficult.

Tsunade's hemophobia was no ordinary psychological issue.

It was severe PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder.

She wasn't simply afraid of blood; it was a lethal, physiological conditioned reflex tied to war, death, and the passing of her loved ones.

Trying to treat Tsunade's hemophobia through psychological genjutsu would definitely not work; their strength levels were not in the same league, and any genjutsu he cast would be seen through at a glance, leading to her immediately exposing him.

And if he truly wanted to proceed with psychological treatment, the primary problem was:

How could he mention Nawaki in front of Tsunade without being sent flying?

Although she suffered from hemophobia, her strength was that of a true Kage-level ninja; beating Kazuhiko to a pulp would be effortless.

The Third Hokage smiled slightly, locking eyes with Kazuhiko.

This Uchiha was very different from the others.

He lacked the arrogant, world-despising nature of those who had awakened the Sharingan, nor did he possess a repressed, gloomy personality.

On the contrary, he was pragmatic and spoke his mind.

"Your concept of psychological medicine is excellent, and the placebo therapy is also of great value."

"Even if you fail, the Konoha Medical Headquarters will still establish the Psychology Clinic, and this treatment philosophy will be recognized by all medical ninjas."

To the Third Hokage, having Kazuhiko treat Tsunade's hemophobia was merely a practical experiment in psychological medicine.

Whether it succeeded or not didn't actually matter.

After all, Tsunade had suffered from hemophobia for so many years; even if Kazuhiko failed, what of it?

It wouldn't cause Konoha any losses.

But if he could succeed, Konoha would regain a Kage-level combatant at her peak.

It would also thoroughly prove Kazuhiko's loyalty to Konoha.

Loyalty wasn't something you could just talk about.

The "pledge of allegiance" that was curing Tsunade was what Sarutobi Hiruzen truly wanted.

"Then, what if I cure Lady Tsunade's hemophobia?"

Kazuhiko asked again; he had to find a way to complete the mission.

He still had the world-line mission to impeach the Third Hokage and support a new Hokage.

Treating Tsunade's hemophobia and building a closer relationship with the future Hokage—killing two birds with one stone was ideal.

Even if he couldn't cure Tsunade's hemophobia through medical means, Kazuhiko had his [Entry] system as a trump card.

A personality that enjoyed slaughter or had a penchant for blood was not uncommon among ninjas; as long as he was willing to draw, using the "Grant Entry" method to cure Tsunade would actually be quite easy.

The Third Hokage was somewhat surprised, not expecting Kazuhiko to ask this.

"If you can truly cure Tsunade's hemophobia..."

"Konoha will grant you access to the 'Konoha Secret Technique Protection Order'."

"You will be permitted to learn the basic auxiliary techniques related to the Yamanaka Clan."

The Konoha Secret Technique Protection Order was equivalent to the "Village Treasure-Level Secret Technique Protection Act."

Its purpose was to protect Konoha's non-Kekkei Genkai, non-forbidden, purely clan-based secret techniques from being leaked, plundered, or copied.

It strictly prohibited Uchiha with the Sharingan from learning or copying them.

To teach them to outsiders, it required a unanimous vote from the Hokage and the advisory council, and it was limited only to basic auxiliary techniques; core secret techniques were never to be shared.

Those who privately taught, leaked, or defected with these techniques were immediately listed as S-rank missing-nin and were to be executed on sight.

The Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques—Mind Body Switch, Mind Body Disturbance, Mind Body Transmission, and so on—could directly invade consciousness and spirit to perform mind reading, body control, and communication.

If Kazuhiko could obtain these related secret techniques, it would be of immense help for his subsequent eye-opening treatments for the Uchiha.

The Third Hokage's mission reward was already quite sincere.

Kazuhiko naturally wanted to ask the Third Hokage for the various forbidden techniques in the Scroll of Seals, but that was clearly unrealistic.

After all, the "Scroll of Seals" was known as the "Book of Tobirama," also known as the "Complete Guide to Countering Uchiha."

The Second Hokage had invented various Water Release techniques specifically to counter the Uchiha Clan's Fire Release.

He had invented the Flying Thunder God specifically to target the dynamic vision of the Sharingan.

The Multi-Shadow Clone Technique was invented specifically to confuse the Sharingan of the Uchiha.

The Bringer-of-Darkness Technique was invented to strip away vision, effectively turning the Uchiha into blind men.

If Kazuhiko, a ninja of the Uchiha Clan, were to obtain forbidden techniques designed to counter his own kin, what would that even mean?

If he truly managed to research and develop a countermeasure, how would Konoha be able to keep the Uchiha in check in the future?

Therefore, the Third Hokage offering the secret techniques of the Yamanaka Clan was indeed the most suitable choice for Kazuhiko, a reward for his mission decided upon after careful deliberation.

Kazuhiko: "Very well, I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled.

"Excellent, I am glad to see you have such confidence."

"There is no time to lose. I hope you can depart as soon as possible; there will be Anbu ninjas escorting you to find Tsunade."

"I will give you one day to prepare."

Kazuhiko began to set his final insurance:

"I have one last request. The Anbu ninjas escorting me must be strong. Otherwise, if I happen to mention the past that Lady Tsunade is unwilling to discuss, I fear ordinary ninjas won't be able to protect me..."

It appeared as though Kazuhiko feared Tsunade's explosive temper, but in reality, he was guarding against Danzo suddenly losing his mind.

"Hahaha..."

[Sarutobi Hiruzen's favorability toward you has increased]

The Third Hokage laughed heartily:

"Very well! I grant your request."

"Hiruzen, does he truly believe an Uchiha will do their utmost to treat Tsunade?"

After Kazuhiko departed, the Hokage advisor Utatane Koharu stepped out from a hidden room, her brows furrowed.

As a disciple of Senju Tobirama, she firmly believed that the Uchiha were a clan born of evil.

The Kekkei Genkai of the Sharingan determined that their temperaments were prone to drastic changes, leading them to incite rebellions out of dissatisfaction with the status quo.

Would a doctor from such a clan help Konoha treat a Kage-level combatant and watch Konoha grow stronger?

Utatane Koharu did not believe it for a second.

"He is different from other Uchiha. In his eyes, I see no hatred."

The Third Hokage walked to the window and looked down.

"You are also aware that he helped Uchiha Shota awaken his Three-Tomoe Sharingan."

"According to surveillance reports, Shota's temperament did not shift toward extremism; on the contrary..."

"He has become more reliant on his loved ones and enjoys spending time with his family more, similar to the situation when Shisui awakened his eyes."

At that moment, Kazuhiko walked out of the Hokage Building, and the Third Hokage squinted as he watched the figure gradually fade into the distance.

"Regardless of the outcome, there is no harm in letting Kazuhiko give it a try."

Eri's Courtyard, at dinnertime.

Kazuhiko shoveled rice into his mouth, his tone relaxed:

"Mom, Dad, I have to leave the village for a mission tomorrow."

Upon hearing that her son was going on a mission, his mother Eri raised an eyebrow.

"What kind of mission?"

"An S-rank top-secret mission."

His father Hideki reacted strongly:

"An S-rank top-secret mission!?"

"Are you out of your mind, you brat?"

"No, I do not agree!"