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

"Lord Mizukage, you flatter me."

"No, no, no, in fact, even the title of Grand Master Blacksmith is insufficient to describe you."

The Third Mizukage said.

"The unhealable nature of Kiriichimonji, the ice release of the Blue Rose Sword, the control of the Smiling Aoe, and the use of the Dragon Bone to counterattack are all comparable to the three upper swords among the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist."

"In other words, the true value of the ninja swords that you forged now is already above that of the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist."

"This time, the ninja sword, no, the ninja tool?"

At this moment, the Third Mizukage looked at the box in Uehara Osamu's hand.

Uehara Osamu placed the Nautilus on the Third Mizukage's desk.

"Reporting to the Mizukage, the Nautilus contains the power of the Ichthyosaur. By injecting chakra into it, one can obtain the power of the Ichthyosaur and thus gain enhancements in many aspects."

"Including but not limited to strength and speed"

The Third Mizukage raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Is it essentially an enhancement-type ability?"

"good."

Are there any side effects?

"There are no permanent side effects."

There will inevitably be some side effects.

After all, even ninjutsu can have some side effects if used too often.

Temporary side effects, as long as they are not too severe, are acceptable to ninjas.

The third Mizukage nodded.

"It sounds pretty good, but I don't know what the extent of the improvement will be. However, for elite ninjas, even a slight improvement can bring about a significant change in strength."

"Does it require a high level of Water Release talent from the user?"

The Third Mizukage held the Nautilus in his hand.

no response.

The Third Mizukage lowered the Nautilus.

"Shu, my Water Release talent is already quite good in Kirigakure."

This is a fact.

The Third Mizukage's strength was not considered strong among Kage-level ninjas.

Some people consider the Third Mizukage to be the weakest of all the ninjas in history.

Until the Sixth Mizukage appeared,

That's how they combined the two Water Shadows and made them the Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix.

However, even a relatively weak Kage-level character is still a Kage-level character.

Even though the Third Mizukage's life was terrible.

He was controlled by genjutsu and created a controversial policy like the Village of Blood Mist, but as a ninja without a bloodline limit or special abilities, he was able to sit in the position of Mizukage.

The Third Mizukage's talent in Water Release techniques must have been exceptional.

"There are few in Kirigakure who have a higher talent for Water Release than me."

The Third Mizukage pondered.

"Unless it's the Hozuki clan."

Unlike the "mediocre" and "unknown" of the Third Mizukage.

The second Mizukage was much more arrogant.

Whether it's water-based techniques or illusions, they are extremely powerful.

He has no bloodline limit, but he can still take down the Second Tsuchikage, who was expelled from the academy.

This demonstrates the strength of the Second Mizukage.

Moreover, the Hozuki clan has a special physical constitution.

In addition, it possesses an excellent and complete water escape system.

A water-style ninja who uses water-style techniques for an extended period of time will likely have offspring with excellent water-style talent. Talent determines a ninja's attributes, but a ninja can, in turn, influence the inheritance of their talent.

"Ghost Lantern Clan"

Qing's expression changed.

Uehara Osamu noticed the change in Ao's expression.

"Senior Qing, if you are from the Hozuki clan, is there anything that would be inconvenient?"

"Let me tell you."

The Third Mizukage answered this question.

"There's nothing inconvenient about it, it's just that the Hozuki clan's current situation isn't too good."

"You must be familiar with the name Hozuki Gengetsu, right?"

"Senior Gengetsu was an extremely powerful ninja. Back then, when the First Kage gathered, it was Senior Gengetsu who was originally assigned to protect the First Mizukage."

"Because Senior Huan Yue was attacked and fell into a coma, I was the one who took her place."

"In terms of strength, I am far inferior to Senior Huan Yue."

"The Hozuki clan is one of the founding clans of Kirigakure, and they are extremely powerful."

"However, during the Second Shinobi World War, Gengetsu-senpai clashed with the Second Tsuchikage of Iwagakure during his operations in Konoha, resulting in a battle in which they both perished."

"That battle brought great losses to Kirigakure."

"Therefore, many people in the village are dissatisfied with Senior Huan Yue."

"This, in turn, implicated the Hozuki clan."

"This is something I can't change."

"Speaking of which, the concept of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was proposed by Senior Gengetsu."

"The Blood Mist Village policy I proposed was also influenced by Senior Phantom Moon to some extent."

Uehara Osamu declined to comment on this.

After all, Uehara Shu didn't know much about Hozuki Gengetsu.

However, based on the information released in the original storyline, Hozuki Gengetsu's policies are completely different from those of the Blood Mist Village.

If we really have to say they have in common, it's probably just that they're on the same path of pursuing elitism.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were an elite group from the outset, not just something that appeared because of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

However, the Third Mizukage's policies regarding the Blood Mist Village were more reasonable compared to those during the Fourth Mizukage's time.

The Blood Mist Village during the Fourth Mizukage's era became somewhat distorted.

The Third Mizukage advocated for the pursuit of elitism, in which bloodshed and sacrifice could be disregarded.

The era of the Fourth Mizukage, however, became dominated by bloodshed and sacrifice.

However, it wasn't solely the Fourth Mizukage's fault.

The main reason can be attributed to Obito Uchiha, who used genjutsu to control the Fourth Mizukage behind the scenes.

Chapter 91 The Third Mizukage's Ambition

"Furthermore, since Senior Huan Yue, the Hozuki clan has not produced any other individuals with exceptional talent."

"Therefore, as time went by, the strength of the Hozuki clan declined significantly."

"Many members of the Hozuki clan found it difficult to accept this situation, and gradually, a rift seemed to develop between them and the village, leading to a semi-secluded state."

"Aside from necessary exchanges, there is very little contact with the village."

"However, it seems that a genius has recently emerged in the Hozuki clan."

"It is named Hozuki Mangetsu."

"According to the Hozuki clan, his talent is no less than that of the former Gengetsu."

"If what they say is true, then Hozuki Mangetsu's Water Release talent is very likely the strongest in our Kirigakure, no, in the entire ninja world."

"Shu, how about I have Hozuki Mangetsu come and give it a try?"

Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Sure, but, Lord Mizukage, since we're going to try it, I think we should arrange for more people. Besides requiring high Water Release talent, Nautilus also has some other compatibility traits that are related to the ninja's personality."

"I might prefer someone with a more outgoing personality."

"Because of the power of the ichthyosaur, it is very lively and somewhat childlike."

The Third Mizukage raised an eyebrow.

"It's also related to personality? Judging from this, this Nautilus is definitely not weak. In this respect, it is somewhat similar to Samehada from the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist."

"What you said about letting more people try it makes sense."

"Here's what we'll do. I'll have the ANBU ninjas inform them of the arrangements. As for the location, we'll set it up on Mizukage Island. I'll have the ANBU ninjas prepare a relatively private place."

"With more people, it'll take a little longer. How about we fix it tomorrow night?"

Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Lord Mizukage, I have no problems on my end."

"Okay, let's arrange it that way."

The Third Mizukage glanced at the Nautilus shell on the table again.

"You can take this nautilus back with you, Xiu."