The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

"it is good."

Ao walked over to Ringo Ameyuri and arranged her training schedule for the upcoming session.

Afterwards, he returned to Uehara Osamu.

"It's ready, that's all."

"Then let's go to my forge."

The three of them entered the forging room.

After the forging island declined, not only were many of the houses on the island left vacant, but many of the forging workshops were also left empty.

Arasenji used the one from his former teacher, which was some distance from Uehara Osamu's forging room.

Uehara Osamu did not force Arafune to move to the nearby forge.

For blacksmiths, a familiar forging room often allows them to perform at a higher level.

And the distance isn't very far.

Given a ninja's speed, they could arrive in no time.

Uehara Osamu even thought it was better this way.

The forging sounds from the two forging rooms will not travel between them and affect each other.

Uehara Osamu silently recited in his heart.

"Enter the Dimensional Materials Dungeon!"

The Dimensional Materials dungeon is now open.

Startup successful.

Transmitting.

Uehara Shu's figure disappeared on the forging island.

next moment.

"Summon thugs!"

Immediately afterwards, Ao and Kisame Hoshigaki also disappeared.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Land of Fire, in Konoha.

"Father."

Asuma entered the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.

"Asuma, I've told you many times, outside, you should call me Hokage-sama."

Asma clenched his fist.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression finally calmed down.

"Asuma, is something the matter?"

"Lord Hokage, I don't want to be a ninja anymore."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just calmed down, immediately frowned again.

And the wrinkles are even more pronounced.

"Asuma, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know."

Asma lowered his head.

"Nobody likes me being a ninja."

“They say I’m useless, that I only get attention because I’m the Hokage’s son. They say I’m far inferior to Kakashi and have completely disgraced the Hokage.”

"And because of my incompetence, you, Lord Hokage, had no choice but to send ninjas to protect me in secret."

"This is a privilege that no one else receives."

"Because of me, you, Hokage, have been subjected to criticism."

"My becoming a ninja is a menace."

"Lord Hokage, you've always felt that I'm far inferior to my brother."

"Since I can't compare to anyone."

"Since everyone thinks I'm not suited to be a ninja, then I'll quit being a ninja."

"Kakashi was even dissatisfied with me because of Obito Uchiha's death."

"But is this my fault?"

"If I had to choose, I'd rather die there!"

Asma became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, tears streaming down her face.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was getting a little annoyed.

"Asma, are you saying it's my fault?"

"Lord Hokage, I dare not."

"Don't you dare?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand, wanting to slap Asuma hard across the face, but he forcibly pulled it back just before it landed.

"Ugh!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Asuma, I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today. Go back and calm down."

"Lord Hokage"

"Get out, or I'll hit you."

Asma left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Asuma's departing figure and shook his head.

"He's way inferior to Shinnosuke."

"They're both my sons and Biwako's sons, so why is there such a big difference between them?"

"But Kakashi is actually dissatisfied with Asuma because of Obito Uchiha?"

"No, they're dissatisfied with me, aren't they?"

"After all, the ninja who was secretly protecting us was someone I arranged."

"But as Hokage, I have devoted myself to Konoha and sacrificed so much. Can't I even do something this simple? I was just thinking a little bit about my family."

"I have devoted most of my time and energy to the village."

"I feel I have failed my family."

"Therefore, we will make a small use of the village's resources to make up for the family's expenses."

"This is not excessive at all."

"Kakashi's personality isn't like that."

"Could it be that they were influenced by someone?"

Shortly after Asuma left, another figure entered the Hokage's office.

This time, it's Lake Sarutobi.

Different from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Biwako had no intention of comparing Asuma and Shinnosuke.

Sarutobi Biwako loved both of her children.

According to Sarutobi Biwako, those with strong talent and ability can accomplish more.

If you have little talent and little ability, then do less.

They are all his own sons.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude towards Asuma displeased Biwako Sarutobi.

“Biwako, I just wanted Asuma to be more ambitious.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his wife across from him, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Hiruzen, keeping Asuma in Konoha is indeed a torment for him."

"The atmosphere in the village isn't good."

"Let's keep Asuma away for a while."

“I heard that the daimyo in the capital of the Land of Fire is forming a new batch of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Why don’t we let Asuma join the Twelve Guardian Ninja?”

"It would allow Asuma to get away from Konoha and relax, which would be a good way out for him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment.

"Biwako, your suggestion is good."

"It's unlikely that the future of Konoha will be handed over to Asuma."

"Asma's talent is insufficient."

"However, establishing contact between Asuma and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire does not require a very high level of strength."

"If I return to Konoha in the future, I can also enter the village's upper echelons."

"This is indeed a decent promotion path."

So the next day, Asuma was sent out of Konoha.

A ninja escort team, carrying Asuma, traveled by carriage towards the capital of the Land of Fire.