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

Furthermore, the fact that it could not harm the blacksmith was a pleasant surprise for Uehara Shu.

At least there's no longer the possibility of being "stabbed in the back".

Uehara Shu looked at the semi-transparent screen in front of him.

Name: Uehara Osamu.

Overall strength: Genin.

Swordsmanship: Beginner level 300.

Forging Technology: Excellent forging island bonus.

Quest items: None.

Blacksmith reputation: 39.

Evaluation: As a blacksmith, the basics are quite good. Because he has his own forging site, his forging skills are enhanced, and he has a chance to create ninja tools of superior quality or higher.

As a ninja, his strength was questionable, and in war, he could only be considered cannon fodder.

The two arrived at the entrance of the Water Shadow Building.

"We need to see the Mizukage; there is something very important to discuss."

Kisame Hoshigaki said to the guard ninja at the door.

The guard ninja glanced indifferently at Kisame Hoshigaki.

"Lord Mizukage is busy."

Chapter 7 The Shock of the Third Mizukage

"Please inform them."

"Lord Mizukage said that no one is allowed to disturb him when he is busy."

“We have something very important to do.”

The guard ninja narrowed his eyes slightly.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat tense.

Uehara Osamu was somewhat surprised by the viciousness of the Kirigakure ninja.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that a strong sense of malevolence is a characteristic of the Hidden Mist Ninja.

The situation is slightly different on Forging Island.

The guard ninja's gaze fell on Kisame Hoshigaki.

Kisame Hoshigaki showed no sign of retreating.

for a long time.

"I'll go report to Lord Mizukage. You all wait here and don't come in without permission. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences of angering Lord Mizukage."

After saying that, the guard ninja turned and entered the Mizukage Building.

A figure quietly left the Water Shadow Building, unseen by anyone.

Before long, the guarding ninja returned.

"Lord Mizukage allows you to enter."

Uehara Osamu and Kisame Hoshigaki entered the Mizukage Building.

Zabuza followed behind without making a sound.

Uehara Osamu sized up the Third Mizukage sitting opposite him.

With long hair and narrow eyes, he appears to be a very calm and gentle person.

Even when he speaks, he does so in a slow and deliberate manner.

There was not a trace of impatience in him.

However, the Blood Mist Village actually began during the time of the Third Mizukage.

Uehara Shu was unsure whether Madara Uchiha had controlled the Third Mizukage from the beginning, which led to the creation of the Bloody Mist Village policy, or whether the Third Mizukage himself had such an idea.

Whether it's the former or the latter, it proves that the current Third Mizukage is not what he appears to be.

"sit."

The Third Mizukage closed the document in his hand, rubbed his temples, then forced a smile and looked at Uehara Shu and the other two.

"Matsumoto told me that you have something very important to discuss. What is it?"

Uehara Osamu presented the Kiri Ichimonji in his hand.

"Lord Mizukage, this is the ninja sword I just forged, named Kiri Ichimonji."

"Ninja sword?"

The Third Mizukage took it and examined it.

"Very good. The blade shape, sharpness, and toughness are all top-notch among ninja swords."

The Third Mizukage gave his assessment and looked at Uehara Osamu.

"What's your name?"

"Reporting to Lord Mizukage, my name is Uehara Shu, and I am a disciple of Master Sangmu."

"Mulberry wood, huh?"

The Third Mizukage gave a look of sudden realization.

"Back then, Sangmu even forged a ninja sword for me. It was quite good, second only to the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure."

"Among the many blacksmiths on Forging Island, Sang Mu's skills are among the best."

"Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, Sangmu's disciples have all grown up."

"If Sangmu were still alive, he would be extremely gratified that you could forge a ninja sword of this quality."

"With a young junior like you on Forging Island, there's no need to worry."

But suddenly, the Third Mizukage's expression stiffened slightly.

Because the Third Mizukage remembered.

Not long ago, he officially issued the order to abolish the Forging Island, cancel the status of all blacksmiths, and reclassify them as ordinary mission ninjas.

The Third Mizukage glanced at Uehara Shu, then at Zabuza.

Zabuza was the one who carried out the clearing out of Forging Island.

The Third Mizukage immediately understood Uehara Osamu's purpose in coming.

"Xiu, the ninja sword you forged is indeed quite good."

The Third Mizukage said, "However, on the battlefield, such a ninja sword is not much different from the ninja swords of the Land of Iron. The village must consider the interests of the entire village."

"The existence of the Forging Island currently has a negative effect on the village."

"The cost of a blacksmith is enormous."

"In peacetime, the village can support them."

"However, the war is raging now."

"I know this is a very cruel thing for you."

“But Xiu, for the sake of the village, I had to make that decision.”

The Third Mizukage put it very euphemistically, but it was actually quite clear.

In other words, the existence of blacksmiths and the blacksmith island is a burden for Kirigakure.

This is indeed a fact.

A blacksmith consumes a lot of resources.

Just like the puppeteers of Sunagakure.

Besides talent, the consumption of resources is also a huge problem faced by puppeteers.

Otherwise, why are there so few puppeteers in Sunagakure?

Is it really impossible to find another person with that talent?

impossible.

The real key lies in resources.

Most ninjas were actually not wealthy.

I didn't even dare to buy more than two detonating tags.

Many of the ninja tools in the hands of ninjas were recycled and repaired multiple times.

Blacksmiths don't consume as many resources as puppeteers, and the things they make are ultimately usable; it's just that the cost is much higher than that of ninja tools from the Land of Iron.

However, given that Kirigakure was at war, the Third Mizukage did not want to invest the resources.

It's not just the Third Mizukage.

The same applies to the higher-ups in other villages.

"Unless you can forge a ninja sword of the same level as the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist, but that's probably unlikely."

The Third Mizukage said.

The Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist were all forged by the same blacksmith.

It was because of this blacksmith that Forging Island came into being, and that so many blacksmiths followed.

However, after this blacksmith, no ninja sword has ever reached that level.

Therefore, a saying circulates within Kirigakure.

The strength wasn't in the forging techniques of Kirigakure; it was simply in the master blacksmith.

The Third Mizukage also agreed with this view.