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

"It went more smoothly than we expected."

"There were some unpleasant noises in the village, but they were insignificant."

"As long as our Hozuki clan becomes strong, these voices will all disappear."

"From today onwards, these seven ninja swords will be officially named the Seven Ninja Swords of Hozuki."

"And the ninjas who use these seven swords are officially named the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hozuki."

"I hope that the chosen members of our Hozuki clan will do their utmost to fully develop the power of the ninja sword and become even stronger than the previous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."

"Next, I will arrange a competition."

"Only the winner has the right to choose a ninja sword."

"For the glory of our Hozuki clan."

The members of the Hozuki clan below became excited and agitated.

Hozuki Mangetsu is among them.

With Hozuki Mangetsu's current strength, he would definitely be no match for those experienced adult ninjas.

However, the test arranged by Hozuki Kazuhiko was not just a test of their current strength.

Instead, it will also test potential and synergy with the ninja sword.

The Hozuki clan claims that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist defiled the Seven Ninja Swords, preventing them from fully utilizing their abilities.

But in reality, Hozuki Kazuhiko knew very well.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are quite strong within the Hidden Mist Village.

It will not be an easy task for the Seven Ninja Hozuki to surpass the Seven Ninja Kirigakure.

"but"

Hozuki Kazuhiko looked at Hozuki Mangetsu in the corner.

"With Mangetsu around, or at least until Mangetsu arrives, he will definitely be able to surpass the Seven Ninja of the Mist."

The Hozuki clan's internal selection process has officially begun.

However, this is not a one-time selection, but a long-term selection.

Hozuki Kazuhiko didn't want to rush the selection of members, resulting in the Seven Nobles being chosen being weak. In that case, the Hozuki clan would become a laughing stock in the entire Hidden Mist Village.

Instead, the plan is to conduct selections over a long period.

If the standard is not met, it will be left vacant.

During the selection process, the elite ninjas of the clan undergo special training.

Until someone can meet the standard.

This will consume a lot of resources.

However, Hozuki Kazuhiko felt that compared to gaining a powerful Hozuki Seven, this sacrifice was completely worthwhile.

The first one to meet Hozuki Kazuhiko's standard was Hozuki Mangetsu.

In terms of talent, Hozuki Mangetsu surpasses all other members of the Hozuki clan.

Moreover, he is more skilled than most members of the Hozuki clan.

Due to age limitations, his strength is not strong enough; he is currently only at the Chunin level.

However, Hozuki Kazuhiko believed that if Hozuki Mangetsu were given a few more years, he could grow into an extremely powerful being.

"He's no worse than Kisame Hoshigaki or Zabuza!"

Hozuki Kazuhiko looked in the direction of the forging island.

"The ninja tools that blacksmith forged are at most only at the level of the Seven Ninja Swords."

"My choice regarding the ninja sword was not wrong."

"The Hozuki clan and that blacksmith's ninja tools are now completely separated, but the Seven Ninja Swords can remain with the Hozuki clan forever. This is a better choice for the Hozuki clan."

Suddenly, Hozuki Kazuhiko saw a blurry phantom appear in the sky above the direction of the forging island.

A sudden feeling of palpitation welled up in Hozuki and Hiko's hearts.

Chapter 100: The Third Mizukage - My strength can surpass the Second.

"what?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko rubbed his eyes and looked again, but this time, he saw nothing.

The palpitation I felt earlier was gone.

"Is it an illusion?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko withdrew his gaze.

"Maybe it's because I've been too tired lately."

"After all, this is not a simple matter."

"If only Senior Gengetsu had kept the Seven Ninja Swords with the Hozuki clan back then."

"Perhaps even Senior Gengetsu himself did not expect that he would perish together with the Second Tsuchikage in Konoha."

"Otherwise, the Hozuki clan would not have declined."

"The position of Mizukage still belongs to my Hozuki clan."

"Fortunately, the matter is now resolved."

"Next, the revival of our Hozuki clan will begin."

It wasn't just Hozuki and Hikaru who sensed it.

Inside Kirigakure, many people who happened to be looking over felt a sense of unease.

But it was fleeting.

Like Hozuki Kazuhiko, they all thought it was an illusion.

Forging Island.

Uehara Shu stepped out.

Pipa Juzo and Ao immediately turned their gazes toward them.

"finished."

Uehara Shuu let out a long breath and said, "Senior Qing, you can give it a try."

"Inside?"

"good."

Uehara Shu led Ao and Pipa Juzo inside.

A huge double-edged axe came into Qing's view.

Most of the axe blade is pure black.

The blade gleamed with a cold light.

Just by looking at it, you can feel how sharp the axe blade is.

A golden chain is wrapped around the axe, extending from the handle, adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise heavy axe.

At the end of the axe handle, some special patterns are created by hammering.

"so big!"

Qing said something subconsciously.

Indeed, compared to all the ninja tools Uehara Osamu had created before, the Skeleton Emperor was much larger.

At first glance, it gives one a heavy feeling.

Someone of average strength certainly couldn't lift it.

Even ninjas possess strength far exceeding that of ordinary people.

However, it's not easy to swing such an axe easily.

In that case, it would not only fail to increase strength, but would also become a burden.

Qing stepped forward.

Uehara Osamu examined his work.

Congratulations, host, on completing the forging.

The Skeleton Emperor has been successfully forged.

Completion level: Good.

Congratulations, host, you have gained 1000 swordsmanship experience points.

Uehara Shu recalled the information about the Skeleton Emperor in his mind.

The Skeleton King.

Type: Double-edged axe.

Quality: Good.

Ability: Resurrect and decay, Skeleton King! This ability unleashes the power of aging, effective on both living and non-living things, with the strength depending on the user.

Note: According to the third rule of the blacksmith, the power of this ninja sword cannot harm the blacksmith.

Qing gripped the handle of the Skeleton Emperor's axe.

"drink!"

With one hand, he picked up the Skeleton Emperor.

Then chakra is sent in.

However, nothing happened.