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

"Yes, Minister."

Soon, everyone from the forging department gathered.

The guards and blacksmiths all arrived.

Uehara Osamu looked around.

Compared to before, there are clearly several fewer members.

Some can come back, but others can never come back.

"Everyone, it is with great regret that we announce that some of our companions will be leaving us forever."

"Maybe this is what ninjas are all about."

"For the village, for the mission, we go to dangerous places, unafraid of bloodshed and death."

"I made two decisions."

"One option is to take a portion of the forging department's revenue to provide subsidies to the families of the comrades who sacrificed their lives, thus alleviating their difficulties."

"Secondly, I plan to establish a casualty foundation."

“I will regularly send a portion of the forging department’s revenue to the foundation.”

"And you can also send a portion of your income to the foundation."

"This will generate a sum of money."

"If you are injured, the foundation will provide you with a certain amount of money for medical expenses."

"If you sacrifice your lives, the foundation will provide your family with a certain amount of money to alleviate their difficulties."

"The monthly membership fee is divided into two tiers."

"One is high-end, and the other is low-end."

"Paying for a high-level ninja will yield a higher return."

"It is also related to the time of payment."

"Of course, it's all up to you."

"Those who want to join, join; those who don't want to join, don't join."

"If you want high-end, choose high-end; if you don't want high-end, choose low-end."

"It will absolutely not have any impact on your daily work and life."

Uehara Osamu had wanted to do this before, when Ota was injured.

Investing a little in ordinary times can be very useful when it matters most.

After all, being a ninja is a profession with a very high chance of injury or death.

The risk was shared by a large number of ninjas.

This is a good thing for the ninjas.

If Konoha had this policy, Hayate Gekko's life wouldn't have been so difficult after he was seriously injured.

However, Uehara Osamu understood the principle that a small favor can breed resentment, while an excessive one can breed enmity.

Those who do not contribute have no right to enjoy benefits.

Otherwise, Uehara Osamu originally intended to do a good deed, but in the end, it would have caused trouble.

The existence of barriers can mitigate many risks.

"I will have Kaguya Spring Water manage the Casualty Foundation."

“This is not a mandatory order from me. You do not need to consider me when making decisions. If you think it is beneficial to you, then participate. If it is not necessary, then do not participate.”

Uehara Shu looked at Kaguya's spring.

"Quanshui, I'm leaving this matter to you."

"Yes, Minister."

Uehara Shu turned and left.

On the other hand, Uehara Osamu still had things to do.

Kisame Hoshigaki and Yoshikame Hoshigaki have been waiting at the training ground for a long time.

As they watched Uehara Shu leave, the crowd began to discuss the matter.

"This seems like a good thing for us."

“We’ll contribute some money, and the forging department will contribute some money to form a pool.”

"We can get help from them if we encounter any difficulties."

"What we gain will definitely be more than what we give up."

Some of the ninjas quickly figured out the relationship.

However, it is quite difficult for human nature to take money out of one's pocket once it is already in it.

It's not that they can't see the benefits.

Rather, they might be harboring a sense of wishful thinking.

"If I don't get seriously injured or die in the future, wouldn't that be a loss?"

"I'll be careful; those terrible things definitely won't happen to me."

"Since the minister has said it's entirely voluntary, then I'll pass."

Training Course.

Hearing footsteps, both of them turned to look.

"build."

"Your Excellency, Minister."

Uehara Osamu nodded slightly.

The atmosphere at the training ground made Uehara Osamu feel a little strange.

Kisame Hoshigaki and Yoshiki Hoshigaki are cousins.

We used to play together closely when we were little.

But now it looks somewhat unfamiliar.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Things only got a little better after Uehara Osamu came in.

"Good turtle, why don't you demonstrate the Rock Stream first?"

"Yes, Minister."

Yoshikichi took out his broadsword.

Uehara Shu then looked at Kisame.

"Kisame, use the sword of wisdom to attack Yoshiki. Do not use ninjutsu, just use the ninja sword."

"Yes."

The next moment, Kisame Hoshigaki charged towards Yoshikame Hoshigaki.

"Ding!"

Kisame Hoshigaki felt an extremely strong force rebound back.

But Yoshikichi didn't retreat even half a step.

The posture is the same as before.

Kisame could even sense that after Yoshiki took his attack, an invisible power faintly appeared on his body, which was very strange.

It is invisible and intangible, yet it seems to exist in a real way.

"This is... the Rock Stream?"

Kisame Hoshigaki was slightly startled, but he did not stop what he was doing.

Instead, they launched an even more ferocious attack.

up down left right.

Chop, slash, thrust, and poke.

However, no matter from which direction Kisame attacks Yoshiki, and no matter what techniques Kisame uses, Yoshiki can always block them firmly.

"Brother Lianggui's swordsmanship is actually that amazing?"

When I was a kid, Kisame Hoshigaki used to follow Ryokame Hoshigaki around.

Because Yoshiki Hoshigaki became a ninja first, Kisame Hoshigaki had a short period of admiration for Yoshiki Hoshigaki.

Until Kisame Hoshigaki himself became a ninja.

Kisame Hoshigaki earned the title of genius.

But when they heard the name Yoshiki Hoshigaki again, the family's assessment of him was that he was mediocre.

But how could an ordinary ninja possibly withstand all of his attacks?

"Perhaps before, Liang Gui's cousin hadn't found the right path."

"Now they are putting their talents to use."

"Just like Konoha's, Hatake Kakashi."

Kisame Hoshigaki doesn't think Kakashi is his match right now.

However, Kisame Hoshigaki knew that Kakashi's strength had improved significantly compared to before.

Suddenly, Kisame Hoshigaki sensed an extremely dangerous aura.

The aura emanating from Yoshikichi Hoshinogi has changed.

"A frenzy!"