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

Uehara Osamu believed that if his overall forging skills reached the proficiency level, he would definitely be able to win a prize.

It might be an even better prize than the blueprint for the Forging Hammer.

"Smelting Technique".

"Forging method".

"Polishing technique".

"All three aspects need to be improved in order to enhance the comprehensive forging technology."

"This is not an easy task."

"But it has to be something I have to do."

Uehara Osamu divided his time into two parts.

Some went to the seaside to practice the art of water transformation.

Some of them entered the forging room to develop new content for the chakra melting technique.

Holding the Hammer of Zudun, he felt the power of lightning within it.

"It would be better if I could learn a few Lightning Release ninjutsu."

"But using lightning techniques like the Lightning Blade won't work."

"That's no different from me wielding the Zul'Dun Hammer and using the Hammer Spark."

"It should be similar to the lightning release used by Kakashi and the ninjas of Kumogakure."

"Perhaps I should hire Kakuzu again?"

Uehara Shu was unaware that the Taketori Neko had brought the Chidori ninjutsu back to Kirigakure; Genji hadn't mentioned it.

Therefore, the first person that comes to mind is Kakuzu.

As the owner of the Earth Grudge Fear technique, Kakuzu is proficient in almost every elemental ninjutsu.

Moreover, they are older and more experienced.

Last time, he even confidently claimed that his profound research in ninjutsu surpassed that of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uehara Osamu didn't know if it was true or not, but he felt there was a possibility.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Hokage, and he has an endless stream of daily affairs.

Even as the head of the forging department, Uehara Osamu has a lot to do.

Uehara Osamu simply delegated most of the daily tasks.

It was handled by Qing, Huangchuan Er, and others.

Uehara Osamu was not worried about being ousted from power.

Because Uehara Osamu knew very well that his rights came only from his forging skills.

The shadow of a single village only makes things more complicated.

Last time, Uehara Osamu thought Kakuzu taught quite well.

Fire Release techniques were not something Uehara Shu could learn quickly due to his limited talent.

However, Uehara Shu already possesses an excellent level of talent in Lightning Release.

In this situation, learning will inevitably be very fast.

There might not even be a need for a professor.

You can learn it directly through ninjutsu scrolls.

"Senior Qing, please have someone deliver this letter to Senior Juzo."

Uehara Osamu handed Ao a letter.

Last time, it was Hikaru who contacted Juzo.

This time, it would be best to have Hibiki Juzo make the contact as well.

"it is good."

Qing nodded and turned to make the arrangements.

Just then, a mournful wail suddenly echoed from Ghost Lantern Island.

"Shinichi!"

"Someone, help!"

Shinichi has been killed!

Upon hearing the sound, the Hozuki clan members around immediately rushed out.

A young figure lay in a pool of blood, eyes wide open.

The young man gripped one person's arm tightly.

"Shinichi, who killed you?"

"Yes Yes"

However, the young man was too badly injured and died before he could utter the killer's name.

The arm, having lost its strength, hangs limply.

Even his head tilted to one side due to gravity.

Blood flowed onto the ground.

"Chief, something terrible has happened! The Broken Blade is gone!"

Hozuki Kazuhiko's face instantly turned so gloomy it seemed like water could drip from it.

Chapter 160 Offering the Sunset Red as a Maid to Lord Xiu

First, a talented young member of the family died.

Then I heard the news that the broken sword had gone missing.

Hozuki Kazuhiko felt that God was being incredibly unfair to the Hozuki clan.

The Hozuki clan's situation was already not good.

When the "extermination of the bamboo troop" occurred.

The Seven Hidden Mist Warriors suffered a crushing defeat.

Hozuki Kazuhiko saw hope in bringing all seven Ninja Swords back to the Hozuki clan.

Hozuki Kazuhiko ambitiously transformed the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure into the Seven Ninja Swords of Hozuki, forming the Hozuki Seven Ninja.

Hozuki Kazuhiko believed that as long as the Seven Ninja Swords existed, the Hozuki clan would always have at least seven elite Jonin, which would be enough to sustain the clan.

May the Hozuki clan remain strong forever.

And he himself, who created this beginning, will become a hero of the Hozuki clan.

His name will be remembered for generations.

However, Hozuki Kazuhiko did not expect that things would be much more difficult to do than he had imagined.

Firstly, there aren't many members in the Hozuki clan with sufficient talent.

So much so that even now, the only thing they have left to show for themselves is Hozuki Full Moon.

Hozuki Izumo was initially thought to be alright by Hozuki Kazuhiko.

However, Hozuki Izumo suffered a crushing defeat against Shimura Danzo of Konoha.

But then, Danzo Shimura was defeated by Raiga Kurosuki.

In this comparison, Hozuki Izumo and the Hozuki clan appear quite incompetent.

The main point is that the Thunder Blade is the same one that Black Hoe Raiga used before.

Hozuki Kazuhiko had no choice but to take the Raito away from Hozuki Izumo.

This was done to quell the impact of this incident on the Hozuki clan.

Hozuki Kazuhiko harbored deep resentment towards Zanpakuto, the forging department, Uehara Shu, and himself.

But there's nothing we can do.

The only thing we can do is to humble ourselves and be humble.

Hozuki Kazuhiko's plan was to let the Zanpakuto and the Shinigami squad be arrogant now, while the Hozuki clan secretly accumulated strength and power, and then amaze everyone when they had accumulated enough.

A temporary advantage is not a true advantage.

Only the final victory is the true victory.

Hozuki Kazuhiko is deliberately trying to reduce the presence of the Hozuki clan.

The Hozuki clan gloated over the disappearance of the Third Mizukage.

The Hozuki clan gloated over Kisame Hoshigaki's Kiriichimonji being stolen.

But now, the death of a young junior is something that can be accepted.

Hozuki Kazuhiko couldn't accept the disappearance of the broken sword.

"Go check."

"Everyone should go."

"We must retrieve the broken sword."

"The broken sword must not be lost."

"No matter who that person is."

Hozuki Kazuhiko considered several possible candidates.

However, none of them were completely certain.

Upon receiving the order, the members of the Hozuki clan scattered and left.