Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

Those were immortals who lived to the time when they could no longer burn.

"As expected of the Three Ninjas."

Shisui didn't care about being splashed with cold water. He just sighed at Orochimaru's power. In fact, after witnessing Orochimaru's strange methods, he knew that killing Orochimaru was no easy task. He then took out a sealing scroll from his pocket. "This contains the katana that Orochimaru used to stab me. It's a very special katana. It can be manipulated remotely without the aid of steel wire or other tools. Otherwise..."

As he spoke, he broke the scroll seal and took out the katana that he had captured as a trophy of war.

"Where is your Susanoo?"

Zongxian glanced at Shisui's shoulder and said irritably, "You have Susanoo, but you insist on taking this cut. Be careful not to hide your true abilities and end up never having a chance to use them. What if Orochimaru put some poison on the blade?"

"I was careless this time."

Shisui reluctantly admitted his mistake.

When he reflected on the battle afterward, he realized that he had been too arrogant because he had captured Orochimaru's true form. As Sogen said, if Orochimaru had tampered with the strange katana, he might have been finished if he had been careless.

Zongxian ignored him.

He reached out and picked up the katana, activating the power of "Knights Don't Die Barehanded," instantly cleansing the contract mark left on the katana. No matter what tricks Orochimaru had up his sleeve, he could no longer take the katana back.

"This is the Kusanagi Sword."

Zongxian looked at the katana in his hand without any surprise.

Orochimaru's obsession with collecting Kusanagi swords is no secret. Any Konoha ninja who has fought alongside Orochimaru knows that he owns more than one Kusanagi sword, the most famous of which is the one that can freely extend and retract in length.

"It really is the Kusanagi Sword!"

Shisui had also heard of the Kusanagi sword.

The so-called Kusanagi sword does not refer to a single longsword, but rather a system. As for how many Kusanagi swords there are in the ninja world... that is as unverifiable as the origin of the Kusanagi sword. Perhaps Orochimaru, a die-hard fan obsessed with collecting Kusanagi swords, knows a thing or two.

The Uchiha clan's family records do not contain detailed records about the Kusanagi sword. They only mention two Kusanagi swords in passing: one that can amplify Lightning Release techniques and the other that can enhance Wind Release techniques. These were collected by the clan's ancestors. However, the Kusanagi sword that can amplify Lightning Release techniques was unfortunately lost later, leaving only the Kusanagi sword that can enhance Wind Release techniques.

That sword—

It's currently hanging on Uchiha Chihaya's waist.

"Kusanagi Sword: Sky Sword".

Zongxian read out the name of the Kusanagi sword in his hand, a look of interest on his face. "Interesting. The Kusanagi sword's ability is to fly through the air according to the wielder's will. It's indeed hard to guard against if used to ambush someone from behind."

This Kusanagi sword felt somewhat like a 'flying sword' to him.

only--

There are distance restrictions!

Taking someone's head from a thousand miles away is impossible; within a hundred meters is about the limit, and even then, the extent to which it can be done depends on the strength of the holder's willpower.

[147. Chapter 147 A good horse needs a good saddle]

“Since your tachi is broken, use this Kusanagi sword instead.” Zongxian played with the Kusanagi sword, Sky Sword, for a while, then erased his control over the sword and returned it to Shisui. “I have erased the summoning mark Orochimaru left on it. You only need to establish a new summoning connection with it to completely master it.”

Ninja tools can also be used to form summoning contracts.

A typical example is the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist Village. Hozuki Mangetsu possesses a summoning scroll that can summon all seven ninja swords. His title of "prodigy" is even related to the seven ninja swords. When he was about seven years old, it was discovered that he could freely control all seven ninja swords. Even Samehada, which is the most picky about its wielder, would obediently submit to his control.

Therefore,

He was known by the ninja as "the prodigy beloved by the ninja swords".

Of course, unlike the summoning contract for summoning beasts, the summoning contract for ninja tools is quite special. Its popularity is far less than that of summoning techniques. This so-called commonness is only relative. In the ninja world, any ninja who can master summoning techniques can basically be considered a master!

However, the Uchiha clan naturally has no shortage of techniques for contract ninja tools.

Even though Shisui had not mastered the relevant techniques, Sogen was undoubtedly a master of them.

"Sōken, if you like this kind of special ninja tool, then keep it! Anyway, I'm used to using a kodachi, and this kusanagi sword is a bit too long for me."

Shisui looked at the hilt of the knife that was handed to him, but did not reach out to take it.

Shisui firmly believed that Sogen had a fondness for special ninja tools. He had been hiding the great sword Samehada for a long time, and after finding the lost family treasure, the Flame Fan, he almost never let it out of his sight. Anyone could see how much the clan leader loved the Flame Fan.

In addition to this secret mission,

Shisui was so convinced of Sogen's fondness for special ninja tools that he deliberately sealed the Kusanagi Sword: Sky Blade and brought it back with Kimimaro. The mission to search for the Six Paths Ninja Tools failed, but it was better to have something to show for it than to return empty-handed.

"Stop talking nonsense. You can fool those idiots with this kind of nonsense, but don't try to fool me. When did Uchiha-style swordsmanship ever become limited by the length of the weapon? Kodachi, dachi, ohachi, these things vary from person to person. I don't remember Uchiha-style swordsmanship having a distinction between kodachi and dachi."

Zongxian forcefully shoved the Sky Sword into Shisui's hands.

If you ask him if he likes the Kusanagi Sword: Sky Blade, Sogen's answer is naturally yes. However, liking it doesn't mean he has to have it in his hands. With the Flame Fan in hand, Samehada has basically become a 'chakra-filling treasure' and doesn't have any support abilities. So, the Sky Blade used for combat would most likely just sit in Sogen's hands and collect dust.

His primary purpose in collecting the Six Paths Ninja Tools was not for combat, but for research.

Let the Kusanagi Sword: Sky Sword gather dust on the shelf in Sogen's study.

This is undoubtedly a waste.

Rather than letting the famous sword gather dust in his own hands, it would be better to hand it over to Shisui. As one of only two people in the Uchiha clan who have clearly awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, Shisui is the second strongest member of the clan after Sogen. It is foreseeable that in the future, Shisui will often act on behalf of Sogen, who is the clan leader and it is inconvenient for him to act in person.

As the saying goes, a good horse needs a good saddle.

A thoroughbred like Zhishui naturally deserves a first-class saddle and harness.

"But······"

"Enough with the nonsense. There are no 'buts'. This is the clan leader's order. Instead of arguing with me about this useless drivel, you should think about how to best integrate the Sky Blade into your fighting style."

Zongxian's uncompromising attitude left Shisui helpless.

He had no choice but to accept the Kusanagi Sword, Sky Sword, which was nearly three and a half feet long. He pondered with a headache how to maximize the power of this Kusanagi Sword. The small sword he used before was only about two feet long. He secretly thought that it seemed he would have to spend some time changing his past tactical style.

"By the way, Shisui, do you know the Summoning Jutsu that involves contracts with ninja tools?"

Zongxian has not forgotten this incident.

"No, I haven't studied it before." Shisui shook his head honestly.

"Alright then! Go and rest first. It would be best to find a medical ninja to check your shoulder injury, to be careful of any long-term effects. I'll write down the special summoning technique for contract ninja tools and give it to you later. I don't have any ninjutsu scrolls on hand."

"There's no rush. I can't practice swordsmanship in my current state anyway."

There's no rush to stop the water.

As Zongxian said, the Uchiha-ryu swordsmanship, which has been passed down for thousands of years and honed by countless outstanding individuals, is not a swordsmanship that is bound by the length or even the shape of ninja tools. As long as it is not a particularly outrageous weapon like a one-legged bronze figure, one can practice this swordsmanship, which requires the Sharingan to exert its corresponding power, even with a kunai.

However, changing one's fighting style is not something that can be done overnight. Even with Shisui's talent, it would take some time for him to fully adapt to the new weapon.

Shisui walked out, carrying the Kusanagi sword in his left hand.

However, when he reached the door...

Zongxian sensed something was wrong and called out, "Wait, Shisui, did you forget something?"

"······No!"

Shisui shook his head in denial, while continuing to walk towards the door. Just as he had stepped out the door with one foot and was about to leave, a long, gourd-shaped fan suddenly appeared, blocking the door to the corridor and stopping Shisui.

"Shisui, being forgetful is not the behavior of a ninja. Look, aren't there things you brought back on the sofa?"

Zongxian looked at Zhishui with a forced smile.

On the sofa,

Kimimaro sat upright and solemnly.

"Zongxian is a child who has been deceived and brainwashed by Orochimaru. In order to prevent him from going astray, he needs human guidance and education..."

"Is that so? But what do you mean by keeping him in my office?"

"Um... Sogen, you can even calm down the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so disciplining this kid is just a piece of cake." Shisui showed a kind and gentle smile, while Sogen was so angry that he was practically fuming.

Good guy,

Is this treating him, the dignified head of the Uchiha clan, like a kindergarten principal? With Fujika, Yakumo, and Naruto, the three of them are already enough to give Sogen trouble; he can't spare any more energy to take care of a fourth little troublemaker.

"Still water".

Zongxian reached out and placed his hand on Shisui's left shoulder, looking intently into Shisui's eyes. "I have an important task for you to do!"

"what?"

Shisui was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately, still pondering what important task might be involved...

"Kaguya Kimimaro, the last descendant of the Kaguya clan who inherited the [Shikotsumyaku], is entrusted with the important task of correcting his wrong thoughts and guiding him onto the right path, Shisui. Remember, this is not only about educating Kimimaro, but also about tempering and training yourself."

[Chapter 148. The Humble Mist Ninja]

"The Corpse Bone Vein?"

Yagura Karatachi, who had just come out of the master's house, stood on the steps. After listening to the latest intelligence brought by the Anbu, his head began to throb again. "Damn it! Can't they just give me a break?" One trouble after another. If he continued to suffer like this, he might not even make it through the year.

He muttered curses without any clear purpose, but his feet honestly turned in a different direction and returned to Master Yuan's house.

He found Master Yuan kneeling before the table, bending over to grind ink in preparation for calligraphy practice. He recounted the information he had received and then humbly sought Master Yuan's opinion, "Master Yuan, what do you think we should do about this matter?"

"An orphan of the Kaguya clan?"

Upon hearing this information, Genji was momentarily dazed, and the image of the village being built by Byakuren, Genji, the heads of the Terumi clan, the Hozuki clan, the Yuki clan, and the Kaguya clan all working together to establish Kirigakure flashed through his mind.

However, after the establishment of Kirigakure, just like the competition between Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju for the position of First Hokage,

The comrades who had once worked together were torn apart for the throne of the First Mizukage. Genji naturally supported Byakuren, but the head of the Kaguya clan refused to give up and persuaded the Yuki clan and several other clans to join forces to attack Byakuren. In the end, Byakuren won a complete victory.

Being overpowered by Madara Uchiha doesn't mean Byakuren was weak. On the contrary, escaping Madara's clutches was undeniable proof of his strength in that era. Kaguya, the clan head, was no match for Byakuren, but this stubborn battle maniac chose to withdraw her entire clan from Kirigakure after her defeat…

"I never expected... that madman hasn't died out yet."

She sighed softly.

Yuan Shi put down the ink stick in his hand, gently rubbing his blackened fingers together. He lowered his eyelids and pondered for two or three minutes. Just as Yagura's patience was about to reach its limit and he was about to ask, he finally spoke up and said, "Lord Mizukage, it's best not to get involved in this matter."

"..."

Yagura Karatachi took a deep breath and didn't speak immediately, but his furrowed brows betrayed his turbulent emotions.

What does it mean to ignore it?

That's the Corpse Bone Vein, a precious bloodline limit. How can we ignore it?

If we can bring that boy over, Kirigakure might have another bloodline limit in the future.