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

However, after his battle with Kakashi and Asuma, Zabuza realized that he was indeed temporarily no match for Kisame Hoshigaki.

But Zabuza felt that as long as he could also obtain a ninja sword, he would have a chance to catch up with Kisame Hoshigaki.

What Zabuza didn't expect was that before he could catch up with Kisame Hoshigaki, Mangetsu Hozuki was already close to catching up with him, which made Zabuza feel a strong sense of urgency.

"Not only am I not as good as Kisame Hoshigaki, but I was also caught up by Mangetsu Hozuki. What kind of genius am I then?"

"Absolutely not!"

The discussion among the Hidden Mist Village ninja continued.

"Without realizing it, the situation in the village seems to have changed a lot."

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist have simply vanished."

"In their place appeared the Seven Ninja Swords of Hozuki and the Seven Hozuki Ninja."

"At the same time, there are also newly appeared Zanpakuto and Shinigami squads."

"We don't know who will be stronger or weaker in the future."

"However, this seems to be a good thing for our Hidden Mist Village as a whole. There are more and more ninja swords, and there will be more and more ninjas wielding ninja swords."

"This means that our Hidden Mist Village will become even stronger."

Hozuki Mangetsu's name quickly spread throughout the ninja world.

The battlefield is where ninjas make their name.

Moreover, there are many other interesting aspects to Hozuki Mangetsu's character.

The descendant of the second-generation Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu.

The first of the Seven Ghosts of Hozuki.

There are also comparisons with Zanpakuto and members of the Shinigami squad.

Just as some Kirigakure ninjas have said, regardless of whether there are any conflicts or contradictions, it all represents Kirigakure's development towards greater strength.

This would be an extremely bad thing for Konoha.

Hokage Building.

"Hiruzen."

Danzo entered the Hokage's office.

"First it was Kisame Hoshigaki, then Zabuza Momochi, and now Hozuki Mangetsu has appeared."

"And we in Konoha only have one Kakashi Hatake."

"Hiruzen, we must consider not only Konoha's present, but also its future. When all these people grow old, who will be able to support Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a while.

"The water-stopping effect is not bad."

But before he could finish speaking, Danzo interrupted him.

"He's an Uchiha!"

Danzo looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Hiruzen, I know that you and I have different thoughts, but right now I am doing this entirely for Konoha."

"The Hidden Mist Village has proven that policies like those in the Village of Blood Mist are effective."

"Our Konoha doesn't necessarily need to completely copy the Bloody Mist Village, but at least we can adopt the Bloody Mist Village's policies for some ninjas. Only in this way can we cultivate geniuses."

"You're unwilling to do something like this, Hiruzen."

"Then I'll do it."

"I will take full responsibility."

Danzo's delay was earnest.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi still did not agree.

"Let me think about it some more."

"Still considering it?"

"This is a long-term matter, so there's no need to rush it. Danzo, be patient. I will consider it carefully. How is the situation in Iwagakure now?"

Danzo frowned.

"After Minato left, the Iwagakure ninjas quieted down a lot. However, Sunagakure is now at a disadvantage against Kirigakure."

"After Juzo Biwa severely injured Yogakure, Sunagakure was doomed."

"Besides young ninjas, ninja swords are also a big problem."

"Those new ninja swords are called Zanpakuto by Kirigakure, and the ninjas who wield them are called the Shinigami Squad. Clearly, they are aimed at our Konoha."

“My men have already gathered some information.”

"Indeed, a new master blacksmith has emerged in Kirigakure."

"This means that there may be more ninja swords appearing in the future."

"Back then, in terms of young ninjas and elite ninjas, Konoha might not be able to compare with Kirigakure."

"Hiruzen, I suggest that we focus our main efforts on dealing with Kirigakure."

"We must find that master blacksmith and deal with him."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.

"can."

Danzo's complexion improved somewhat.

Neither Konoha nor Kirigakure knew that deep underground...

In the cave.

An elderly man, his body covered in tubes.

A white figure emerged from the soil.

"grown ups."

"Is everything arranged?"

"It's been arranged."

The Uchiha nodded.

"In that case, we can wake that brat up."

"Yes, my lord."

Madara Uchiha's eyes flickered.

"When I see my best friend forced to kill the girl he likes with his own hands, given this kid's personality, he should be able to be used by me."

"Only in this way can we truly save this filthy ninja world."

"I have everything ready."

"Hashirama cells, tailed beasts, friendship, love."

"Obito, go and see the cruelty of this world!"

"Go and experience real pain!"

After Obito regained consciousness, Madara Uchiha concealed everything, not only helping Obito recover but also fusing him with a White Zetsu, granting Obito additional power.

Moreover, he deliberately gave Obito Uchiha freedom.

When Obito Uchiha, having regained his mobility, was filled with joy and prepared to head to the battlefield where the Hidden Mist ninja and the Leaf Village ninja were fighting, Rin Nohara and Kakashi were already in dire straits.

"Lin!"

Kakashi saw Nohara Rin being captured and wanted to chase after her, but he was blocked by several Hidden Mist ninja.

"Get out of my way!"

In Kakashi's eyes, the tomoe of his Sharingan began to spin rapidly.

The eye that wasn't the Sharingan also turned bright red.

Having already lost Obito as a comrade, Kakashi didn't want to lose Rin Nohara as well.

Even on ordinary days, Kakashi doesn't seem very enthusiastic towards his two companions.

But deep down, Kakashi had already considered the two of them as some of his closest friends.

However, these Hidden Mist ninjas are not weak.

In terms of numbers, they also have an advantage.

In this situation, Kakashi simply cannot break through.

They could only watch helplessly as Nohara Rin was taken away.

"Kakashi!"

Much later, Konoha ninjas arrived to provide support.

But by this time, the Hidden Mist ninja who took Nohara Rin away had already disappeared.

Kakashi kept his head down.

"First it was Obito, and now it's Rin."

"What was a trap before is now an ambush."

Is this what war is?

Kakashi clenched his fist, his nails digging into his flesh, and blood flowed continuously down his fingers.

"why?"

"why?"

Kakashi's mind was once again filled with Obito Uchiha's words.