I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

Open the note.

Tenten: Shigure-kun, your custom-made ninja sword is ready. You can come and pick it up today!

oh! correct!

When I went to order a custom ninja sword last time, I left my address with Tenten.

It looks like I won't have time to go to the training ground after school this afternoon.

I'll get my own custom-made ninja sword first.

I wonder what kind of ninja sword it will be.

Shiyu was really looking forward to it.

So much so that Shigure seemed somewhat absent-minded all day, which Ino found a little strange.

With Shigure's skill bar, it goes without saying how powerful the skill bar's functions are.

The analytical ability of a great sage alone allowed Shiyu to easily grasp all the theoretical knowledge taught in class.

The theoretical knowledge that had previously been a life-threatening challenge for Shigure.

Now everything becomes effortless.

After school was over, Shigure headed straight for Tenten's ninja tool shop.

Arriving here, we wait for Tian Tian to see off the previous batch of customers.

Tenten led Shigure to a small private room inside the shop, and mysteriously took out a ninja sword, wrapped in a cloth.

They made it all seem so mysterious.

Shiyu couldn't resist her curiosity.

"How about this ninja sword?"

Seeing Shiyu's impatient expression, Tian Tian couldn't help but smile. "You're only starting to look like a child now!"

What's wrong with being a child? You're a child yourself!

Shigure stared intently at the ninja sword in Tenten's hand, and Tenten stopped keeping him in suspense.

"This ninja blade is made of a special metal. Since I promised you, I did my best to make it the best I could!"

Hope you like it!

As he spoke, he untied the cloth covering his face.

Shi Yu was stunned.

This ninja sword is so beautiful.

The blade is black with a faint blue sheen, and it's the standard length of a samurai sword, though the width of the blade is slightly increased.

The knife handle, wrapped in black rope, looked quite simple.

But that's precisely why it seems even more suitable for this knife.

If it weren't for the blue light emanating from the blade, Shigure felt that the sword resembled Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu.

They're not exactly the same, but they're about 77% identical!

"How's it going? Do you like it?"

I feel a bit tense every day.

Upon hearing this, Shigure nodded repeatedly, "I like it... I like it so much!"

"Try picking it up!"

Shigure picked up the ninja sword, and its weight was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Good weight!"

Tian Tian said with a hint of helplessness, "There's nothing we can do. This special metal is quite heavy, but it's the best choice for forging ninja swords or other weapons!"

Although Shigure said it was heavy, he didn't seem to be struggling at all when he swung the blade.

On the contrary, it was quite relaxing.

Seeing Shigure like this every day, I knew Shigure was quite strong, but I didn't expect him to be so relaxed.

"It seems to suit you quite well!"

"It fits perfectly, although it's a little heavy, but it seems to fit me perfectly!"

Her face is always slightly flushed, perfect... isn't that a good match?

"Let's give it a name! Although not all ninja swords necessarily need to be named, having a name might make it even more powerful!"

clam?

Shi Yu couldn't help but laugh. "Is that even a thing?"

Superstition is not unique to our original world.

As for the name!

Shigure looked at the black blade and said, "Let's call it... Zangetsu!"

Since it looks so much like Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu, let's just take the last two characters and call it Zangetsu!

"Zanzuki! Moonlight Rain, the ninja sword Zanzuki, that's quite a good match!"

"Thank you so much, Tenten! This ninja sword is absolutely amazing!"

Even without testing it, Shigure could hear the sound of the wind being cut by simply swinging his sword lightly.

The sharpness of this ninja sword surprised Shigure.

With this knife, the power of the Breath will become even more terrifying!

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My left thumb gently traced the blade, and the cool touch felt somewhat different.

The feel of ordinary metal is somewhat different, as if it carries a strange, cool sensation.

Shigure sheathed Zanatsu and looked up at Tenten.

"Thank you! Tiantian, I really like this knife!"

"If you like it, then our bet is considered settled!"

"Ok!"

Shigure nodded. The length of the ninja sword was a bit too long for a twelve-year-old kid to wear directly at his waist.

The only option is to carry it horizontally on your back.

This makes it easier to draw the knife.

"Hey! Shigure-kun, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner!"

dinner?

Shigure paused for a moment, then checked the time. At this hour, there might still be genin training at the Konoha training grounds.

He wanted to stake out the location and try to analyze one or two ninjutsu techniques, preferably escape techniques.

It wouldn't be appropriate to directly refuse Tian Tian's invitation.

He had just received such a valuable ninja sword as a gift from someone.

"Not today. I'm graduating soon and need to focus on my training. Can I treat you after I graduate from the Ninja Academy?"

This reason is quite good, and Tian Tian also thinks it's understandable.

This period leading up to graduation is indeed quite important.

"it is good!"

"Don't forget, Shigure-kun!"

"Don't worry! I will never forget what I've remembered!"

Shi Yu got up to leave.

Tian Tian also got up to see him off, and the two arrived at the shop entrance.

At that moment, Shi Yu suddenly felt a sharp gaze fixed on her.

Turning around, I looked in the direction of that gaze: 'Neji…'

I've never met Neji before, have I? Why is this guy looking at me with such an unfriendly gaze?

Shi Yu frowned and glanced sideways at Tian Tian beside her. Could it be because of Tian Tian?

Lee, the boy with the watermelon-shaped haircut next to Neji, also looked at Shigure.

And he walked directly toward Shigure.

"You're the guy I always talk about, the one who's really good at throwing hidden weapons and has amazing swordsmanship, right?"

"Hello! My name is Rock Lee, a genin from Konoha!"