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

However, by this time, the Taketori Neko had already left Kirigakure.

Soon, news of the Hozuki clan losing their broken sword spread throughout the entire village.

Not many people paid attention to Shinichi Hozuki's death.

"The Hozuki clan has the nerve to steal the Seven Ninja Swords."

"Look at what they've all done!"

"Only Hozuki Mangetsu has been able to use Hiramekarei quite well, but we haven't found suitable users for the other ninja swords yet."

"The Seven Ninja Swords are a waste in the hands of the Hozuki clan."

"Now even the broken sword has been lost."

"Unlike Kirito Ichimonji, which was stolen by Taketori Neko, Kisame Hoshigaki would indeed have a hard time resisting Taketori Neko's strength. There was nothing that could be done about it."

For a time, negative comments about the Hozuki clan circulated throughout the village.

Previously, the Hozuki clan lived in a remote corner of the world.

There was little anxiety among the crowd.

Out of respect for the Second Mizukage, few people would speak ill of the Hozuki clan.

In addition, the bamboo-harvesting clan also attracted everyone's attention.

But recently, the Hozuki clan has been using one strange trick after another.

It's hard for people not to gossip about it.

Hozuki Kazuhiko looked at the crowd in front of him.

"How's it going? Do you have any clues?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"Chief Hui, we have not found any clues."

"The murderer, and the person who stole the broken knife, seemed to appear out of thin air and then disappear just as suddenly."

A malicious speculation by a member of the Hozuki clan.

"Chief, do you think this could be retaliation against us by the Forging Department?"

"We said a lot of bad things about Zanpakuto before because of the comparison between Zanpakuto and the Seven Ninja Swords."

Hozuki Kazuhiko hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

"It's not that bad. No matter what, we are all members of Kirigakure. It's not necessary to go to such lengths. Moreover, we have to admit that the reputation of Zanpakuto and the Shinigami squad is now above that of our Hozuki clan."

"Therefore, the forging department does not need to do this."

A young man frowned.

"So who exactly did it?"

"Who could infiltrate Kirigakure silently, kill Shinichi silently, steal the broken sword silently, and then disappear without a trace? Who has such an ability?"

"Even for a ninja whose strength has reached the Kage level, it wouldn't be easy to do that."

"Unless, of course, he is very familiar with our situation."

"They must be one of our own from the village!"

These words made Hozuki Kazuhiko think of a possibility.

"Do you think it could be a bamboo-cutting cat?"

The more Hozuki Kazuhiko thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

"The Taketori Neko is from Kirigakure and knows the village's situation very well. He also attacked Kisame Hoshigaki and stole Kiriichimonji. He has a need for ninja swords."

"Then, it's highly likely that he infiltrated our Hozuki clan to steal the broken sword."

The crowd below also thought it made a lot of sense.

"Given the circumstances and strength of using bamboo to catch cats, this is indeed a possibility."

"The Taketori Neko is extremely strong and knows the village very well."

"But why did he just kill Shinichi?"

"But he let Kisame go?"

"This is so unfair!"

Some members of the Hozuki clan seized on this point and became indignant.

It's as if they wouldn't blame the cat if the cat also killed Kisame Hoshigaki.

A letter was delivered to Pipa Juzo.

"The letter from Xiu?"

The ten treasures of loquat are opened.

"Hiring Kakuzu to learn Lightning Release?"

After a moment's hesitation, Pipa Juzo ordered a subordinate to enter.

Immediately afterwards, he wrote a letter by hand.

"Go to the Land of Rivers, find a ninja named Kakuzu, and give this to him."

"Yes, Master Juuzang."

Two days later, the ninja arrived in the Land of Rivers and found Kakuzu.

Kakuzu opened the letter.

His expression immediately changed.

"No, absolutely not."

The Hidden Mist ninja remembered the instructions given by Juzo Biwa before his departure.

“Kakuzu-senpai, Lord Juzo said that we can add money.”

"Add money?"

Kakuzu admitted that he had fallen for someone again.

However, recalling the previous situation, Kakuzu still shook his head and chose to refuse.

"Don't go."

The Hidden Mist ninja remembered the second instruction that Juzo Biwa had given him before he left, and took out a cloth bag.

"Senior Kakuzu, this is what Lord Juzo asked me to give you."

Kakuzu hesitated for a moment, then took it.

turn on.

There was a note inside.

"A higher price for just one ninjutsu technique?"

This made Kakuzu somewhat hesitant.

Teaching a student who lacks talent is truly agonizing; Kakuzu never wants to experience that again, especially since he knows he's an impatient person.

You can get so angry you could die.

You can't get angry at the students.

So all they could do was cut down trees to vent their frustration.

For Kakuzu, this was harder than killing a hundred people.

However, upon seeing the price and receiving the guarantee that he would only be taught one ninjutsu, Kakuzu was tempted again.

Jiao Du convinced himself in his heart.

"It's just a ninjutsu, just bear with it and it'll pass."

"Business is not good for wandering ninjas these days."

This is the last time.

Kakuzu looked at the Hidden Mist ninja.

"When?"

The Hidden Mist ninja's eyes lit up slightly, and he thought to himself, "Lord Juzo is indeed a prophet."

"Lord Juzo said, the sooner the better."

"Alright, let's set off now."

The two of them headed directly towards the Land of Water.

I did not go to see Pipa Juzo.

They bypassed the battlefield where the Hidden Mist ninja and the Leaf Village ninja were fighting.

Just then, Kisame Hoshigaki returned to the battlefield of the Land of Fire, carrying the Sword of Wisdom.

"Kisame."

The pufferfish demon looked at Kisame Hoshigaki and smiled.

"You've already adjusted?"

Then, my gaze was involuntarily drawn to the Sword of Wisdom in Kisame Hoshigaki's hand.

"This is?"

"Reporting to Lord Fuguki, I have almost finished adjusting. My return to the battlefield this time was with the permission of Lord Mizukage. As for the sword in my hand..."

Kisame Hoshigaki looked at the Sword of Wisdom.

Before Kisame Hoshigaki could introduce anything, the voice of the dragon slayer rang out first.

"Red-haired fat uncle, your katana looks pretty good. How about having him as your underling?"

The pufferfish demon was startled.