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

"Double swords, flounder!"

"Broken blade, decapitation!"

Soon, all six ninja swords appeared in front of Hozuki Kazuhiko, except for Samehada.

Everyone was very excited, their eyes shining, as if they could already see the Hozuki clan returning to its peak during the Second Hokage's era with these ninja swords.

"Chief, where is Samehada?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko said, "The Samehada is currently being used by Suigetsu Hozuki, so it cannot be retrieved directly using the summoning technique."

"However, I have already sent someone there."

"Even the Mizukage has agreed, so that guy Suigetsu Hobuki wouldn't dare to say anything."

"A mere commoner ninja? We are the Hozuki clan!"

The psychic ritual has ended.

Everyone dispersed one after another.

Only one old man did not leave.

This is an elder of the Hozuki clan, of the same generation and age as Hozuki Kazuhiko.

"Kazuhiko, why did the Mizukage agree so readily? Could there be a trap involved?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko remained silent for a while.

"To be honest, I didn't expect the Mizukage to agree so readily."

"From our perspective, the Seven Ninja Swords belong to our Hozuki clan."

"But to the rest of the village, they would think that Lord Gengetsu is also their Mizukage, and that the great blacksmith is the great blacksmith of Kirigakure, not just belonging to our Hozuki clan."

"It's too selfish of us Hozuki clan to do this."

"Perhaps the Mizukage sensed our determination."

"After all, we possess the summoning scroll, and whether he agrees or not, we can reclaim the Seven Ninja Swords."

“If he disagrees, we can take it back.”

"It's just that afterwards, we'll have to endure some criticism and targeting."

"But compared to the Seven Ninja Swords, these are nothing."

"The village wouldn't treat our Hozuki clan the way they treated the Taketori clan."

The situations of the Hozuki clan and the Kaguya clan are different.

Hozuki Gengetsu's fame is due to this.

Furthermore, the things that the Hozuki clan does are different from those of the Taketori clan.

Therefore, Hozuki Kazuhiko felt that if he did this, the Hozuki clan would only suffer some criticism and be targeted for their interests afterward, and the consequences would be bearable.

"Regardless of what the Mizukage thinks, we'll just do what we plan."

"Let's select seven people who can use ninja swords as soon as possible."

"Once the Seven Hozuki Members are decided, it won't matter if others have objections."

"Just one more, the very last one."

Kakuzu said, "I'll teach you another Fire Release technique. Watch carefully."

After saying this, Kakuzu formed a hand seal.

Fire Release: Crimson Spider!

A ball of flame, shaped like a spider, spewed from Kakuzu's mouth.

They crawled forward along the ground at an extremely fast speed.

Under Kakuzu's control, the spider could even change direction midway through its journey.

"This fire style is also one of the fire styles of Takigakure."

"It's quite difficult."

In addition to chakra nature transformation, the Red Spider also possesses chakra form transformation.

It may not seem very powerful, but its ability to change direction mid-flight makes it stronger than many fire-style techniques.

Fire Release: Great Fireball, Fire Release: Phoenix Flower, Fire Release: Great Dragon Flower

These fire-style techniques are impossible to execute.

Uehara Osamu smiled.

Kakuzu was clearly reluctant to continue teaching, but when he heard the words "more money," he involuntarily stopped. This shows that money may have become an obsession for Kakuzu.

If we're talking about the difficulty of the Fire Whirlwind Technique, it's comparable to the Water Prison Technique.

Therefore, the difficulty of the Red Spider Technique is comparable to that of the Water Dragon Bullet Technique.

Looking at Uehara Shu, Pipa Juzo felt a slight pang of emotion.

"His Fire Release talent is indeed quite inferior to his Water Release talent."

"A water-style ninjutsu of this level can be learned with a little training."

"Why would it take so much time and effort?"

"The reason why the association is doing this is largely for the sake of the village."

"I learned Fire Release techniques to improve my forging skills."

"But given Xiu's situation, even if his forging skills don't improve, he's already a top-tier figure in this world, not inferior to that great blacksmith from back then, but even more powerful."

"If Xiu wants to improve his strength, he only needs to study water-based techniques."

"In a way, Xiu was also sacrificing himself for Kirigakure."

Based on the position of the ten treasures of loquat, this judgment and analysis were made.

However, in reality, Uehara Osamu did this not for the sake of Kirigakure.

He simply wanted to improve his forging skills.

Advanced forging techniques can create better ninja tools.

Better ninja tools can bring better rewards to Uehara Shu.

With better rewards, Uehara Shu's strength can become even greater.

This will greatly improve the safety of the world.

The powerful beings who appeared in the Fourth Shinobi World War were not something that Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) could withstand.

Upon hearing the words "more money," Kakuzu involuntarily agreed.

But as soon as I agreed, I immediately regretted it.

However, since the deal had already been made, Kakuzu couldn't leave.

All I could do was grit my teeth and push my patience to the limit.

When I really can't take it anymore, I go outside the yard, cut down a couple of trees, and vent my emotions.

Kakuzu realized that he was really not suited to take on this kind of task or do this kind of work.

My patience is simply not enough.

Uehara Osamu was actually a pretty good student.

His only weakness is his Fire Release talent.

"I will never accept such requests from professors again!"

After learning Fire Release: Flame Whirlwind, Uehara Shu's familiarity with Fire Release improved.

Therefore, even though the Fire Release: Crimson Spider Technique is more difficult, Uehara Shu did not spend more time on it.

"Kakuzu-senpai."

"I'm not answering anymore, even if you offer more money I still won't answer."

Kakuzu walked to the door with his bundle on his back.

"I've taught you the ninjutsu, and I've received the money. The transaction is complete. Goodbye."

"Kakuzu-senpai, please wait a moment, I have another question."

"what is the problem?"

"I've heard that the Third Hokage of Konoha Village is known as the 'Professor of Ninja,' and he is extremely proficient in all kinds of ninjutsu, possessing countless techniques."

Uehara Shu said, "Kakuzu-senpai, you said you are also proficient in ninjutsu of various elements. So, I would like to ask, between you and the Third Hokage, who is stronger in this aspect?"

This statement was made by Jiao Du himself during a casual chat during a break from teaching.

Kakuzu was somewhat proud of this.

Uehara Shu also knew that Kakuzu was indeed skilled in many ninjutsu thanks to his Earth Grudge Fear Technique.

Like Hiruzen Sarutobi, he is skilled in fusion ninjutsu.

That is, to combine two ninjutsu of different attributes and use them together to unleash a stronger power.

Kakuzu remained silent for a moment.

"In terms of the number of ninjutsu I have mastered, I am inferior to him."

"but"

Kakuzu straightened his chest.

"In terms of understanding and research on ninjutsu of various attributes, I am definitely superior to him."

"The Ninja World Doctor?"

"It's not that you can be called a PhD just because you've studied a lot or a wide variety of subjects."

"True skill lies in in-depth study and mastery."

After saying that, Kakuzu didn't wait for Uehara Shu to speak again before his figure flashed and disappeared.