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

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Hozuki Mangetsu wasn't in the mood to think about these issues.

The conflict between the Hozuki clan and the village is growing increasingly intense.

Hozuki Mangetsu was immediately plunged into the original storyline, into a situation similar to that of Uchiha Shisui.

On one side is the family, and on the other side is the village.

When Hozuki Mangetsu went to the Forging Island to apologize, he would have stood by his family no matter what.

There's no way around it; the family blood flows in my veins.

However, Hozuki Mangetsu recently heard some news from within the family.

On the surface, the Hozuki clan submits to the Forging Island, but in reality, they do not want to be inferior to it. This means that the Hozuki clan's actions must be part of a conspiracy.

Hozuki Mangetsu is willing to accept the conflict between the Hozuki clan and the Forging Department.

I can accept the opposition between the Seven Ninja Swords and Zanpakuto.

For the sake of his clan, Hozuki Mangetsu will work hard to improve his strength and bring honor to his clan.

However, Hozuki Mangetsu cannot accept that the Hozuki clan is plotting against the other villagers.

This is not a being that aligns with Hozuki Mangetsu's values.

"I wonder what the family is thinking."

"But if the family really plots against Senior Uehara and uses despicable means, I must stop them."

Only Zabuza.

First was Kisame Hoshigaki.

After that came Yuri Ringo.

Kisame Hoshigaki has returned.

Zabuza realized that he was always just a little bit short of becoming the number one among the younger generation.

This time, it wasn't just a little short, but it's getting further and further away.

"Chestnut Sakura Hachi"

"Great Sword, Blade of Destruction."

Zabuza took the initiative to find Kisame Hoshigaki.

"Kisame-senpai."

Zabuza no longer addressed Kisame Hoshigaki by his name directly, but instead used the title of "senpai" (senior).

Kisame Hoshigaki raised an eyebrow.

"Zabuza, why are you being so polite?"

"I still prefer the way you call me by my first name!"

Zabuza's expression turned somewhat awkward.

However, Zabuza did not leave, but lowered his head.

"Kisame-senpai, I'm sorry. I was too reckless before. I apologize to you and Uehara-senpai."

"sorry."

Kisame Hoshigaki sized up Zabuza.

"Zabuza, you don't actually think that Shu is deliberately preventing you from contracting a Zanpakuto because of what happened before, do you? You're seriously underestimating Shu's abilities!"

"I don't need your apology."

"What you did back then wasn't exactly wrong."

"It's just that I won't like you."

"Don't even think about getting my affection."

On the contrary, I used to admire you a little.

"But the way you are now, I'm very disappointed in you."

“When you went to Forging Island, you were just following orders. Xiu never blamed you.”

"The reason you haven't had the chance to contract a Zanpakuto is simply because it hasn't appeared yet."

"Just like Senior Ao, he hasn't contracted a Zanpakuto yet."

"Let's go back."

"Don't do such meaningless things."

"Now you are not only inferior to Yuri, but also to Kurihara Kohachi."

Zabuza remained silent for a long time.

"I see."

"Thank you, Kisame-senpai."

After a pause, Zabuza continued.

"This is the last time I'll call you 'senior'."

"I will not admit defeat."

"Dried persimmon Kisame!"

Konoha.

After learning about Kakashi's situation, Minato Namikaze voluntarily entered the Hokage Building.

"Hokage-sama."

"Minato, is something the matter?"

"Lord Hokage, I remember that the Second Hokage once used a Thunder God Sword, didn't he?"

The Thunder God Sword is said to be the personal sword of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

It possesses extremely strong lightning power.

It is very sharp.

However, it seems somewhat lacking in resilience.

In the original storyline, it was hit by Naruto's Rasengan and broke off.

"Yes, Minato, you want the Thunder God Sword?"

Namikaze Minato shook his head.

"Lord Hokage, it's not me, it's Kakashi. After losing his Sharingan, Kakashi didn't lose heart. Instead, he picked up the Hatake-ryu swordsmanship and developed a swordsmanship style that suited him based on his own circumstances."

"However, Kakashi's ninja sword is too poor."

"During his battle with the Hidden Mist Village ninja, no, the great swordsman of the Hidden Mist Village, Kurihara Kohachi, Kakashi's strength was clearly superior to Kurihara Kohachi's due to the hindrance of his ninja sword, but the battle ended in a draw."

"He's seriously injured."

"I think Kakashi would be much stronger if he could use the Thunder God Sword."

"Kurihara Hachi is definitely no match for Kakashi."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment.

“Minato, you know this belongs to the Second Hokage, it belongs to the village. If Kakashi doesn’t have enough merit, even I wouldn’t be able to give him the Thunder God Sword.”

"This will make other people in the village unhappy."

"I cannot be unfair."

Minato Namikaze immediately replied.

"Lord Hokage, Kakashi's achievements are insufficient, so deduct them from mine."

"I am a very incompetent teacher."

"I couldn't stop Obito's death."

"Even that couldn't prevent Lynn's death."

"Now, Kakashi is the only disciple I have left."

"I want to do something for Kakashi."

"I don't want to see what happened to Obito and Rin happen to Kakashi again."

"This is one of the few things I can do for them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded upon hearing this.