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

Kakashi's hand crackled with lightning as he thrust it straight at Hozuki Mangetsu.

Hozuki Mangetsu's pupils suddenly contracted.

"You can't dodge it!"

"Can't stop it!"

"Am I going to die here?"

"No, no."

"I have not yet fulfilled my family's expectations!"

Just then, Kakashi suddenly felt a gust of wind appear behind him.

Subconscious alertness.

Look back.

He saw an axe swinging smoothly toward him.

Sharp and heavy.

Kakashi had no choice but to abandon Hozuki Full Moon and duck to dodge the axe attack.

"boom!"

The axe blade fell to the ground.

A huge crack appeared.

Hozuki Mangetsu, with an expression of relief, gasped for breath and quickly went to the side of the newly arrived Kirigakure ninja.

Kakashi's gaze fell on the enormous axe.

"A new Zanpakuto from Kirigakure?"

"You're also a member of the Death Squad?"

The Third Mizukage's words about the Zanpakuto and the names of the Shinigami squad have spread to Konoha.

Everyone in Konoha knew about these two names.

I shook my head.

"No, this is not at the level of a Zanpakuto."

"But it is indeed an excellent ninja sword."

"Kakashi Hatake of Konoha, let me be your opponent from now on."

With one hand, Taiga raised the axe to shoulder level and pointed it at Kakashi.

"My name is Tongcao Dawo!"

Kakashi had a cold expression.

"I don't care about your name. You and him are no different to me. I just want to kill all the ninjas in Kirigakure. That's all."

Kakashi added in his mind.

To avenge Lin.

Hozuki Mangetsu stepped aside.

Taiga and Kakashi each have their strengths and weaknesses.

Kakashi's strengths lie in his speed, the Sharingan's superhuman dynamic vision, and the power of his Lightning Release attacks.

As for Taiga, he had only recently transitioned from a blacksmith to a combat ninja.

Even if someone has good talent, decent basic attributes, and knows all the necessary ninjutsu, their time in the game is ultimately too short.

Therefore, it is inevitable that it will be somewhat awkward.

However, Tetsukasa Taiga's physical strength and chakra reserves far surpass Kakashi's.

Moreover, the strength of the axe master is immense. When he swings his axe, Kakashi is basically unable to defend against it and can only dodge.

Kakashi's expression was serious.

The large, sweeping movements of the tongcao (a type of grass) are more like those of a warrior from the samurai era than a ninja.

Hozuki Mangetsu's gaze involuntarily fell on the axe in Tsubasa Taiga's hand.

"This axe must have come from Forging Island."

"It's not a Zanpakuto, but among ninja swords, it's already considered quite good."

"It doesn't look any worse than a dull knife."

When Hozuki Mangetsu thought of this, his heart skipped a beat.

"If a ninja sword that isn't even a Zanpakuto can be compared to a blunt sword, then how can the Seven Ninja Swords of Hozuki compare to a Zanpakuto?"

"Was the family's choice wrong?"

"What should be done about the Hozuki clan in the future?"

Hozuki Mangetsu sighed as he recalled the confident expressions on the faces of his family members at the family meeting.

Kakashi kept shifting positions.

While dodging, he attacked Taiga with kunai shuriken.

"Chance!"

"It's now!"

Kakashi has finally created an opportunity.

With a flash, he appeared in the blind spot of Tongcao Taiga's sight.

"Senior, watch out!"

Hozuki Mangetsu loudly reminded everyone.

However, it was already quite late.

"Chidori!"

Kakashi's hand, crackling with lightning, thrust towards Taiga.

The sensation of piercing the target came through.

However, Kakashi's surprise lasted only a moment, and the next instant, his expression changed drastically.

Because the axe of Tetsuya Taiga fell at a much faster speed than Kakashi had anticipated.

"Pfft!"

At the critical moment, Kakashi pulled himself away.

But the massive axe blade still sliced ​​through Kakashi's chest.

A large gash appeared.

At the same time, Kakashi's body was also sent flying backward.

Without even glancing at his own wounds, Daigo chased after Kakashi.

Kakashi was very surprised.

"How could you fight back so quickly after suffering such an injury?"

Kakashi didn't speak, but Daiga understood the meaning in his eyes.

"You're surprised?"

"This pain is nothing. When I was a blacksmith, I experienced much more serious injuries. Moreover, I was in a magma-filled environment all year round. I've long been used to pain."

On Forging Island, almost every blacksmith has had lava splashed onto their body during the forging process.

That kind of pain is much worse than a knife cutting the skin.

Kakashi gave Tetsuya a deep look.

The next moment, lightning flashed above his feet.

Kakashi suddenly turned and left.

Kakashi hates the Hidden Mist ninja and wants to avenge Rin Nohara, but he's not without brains. He knows that if things continue as they are, he's no match for Taiga Tsubasa.

As long as one lives, there is hope for revenge.

Daigo watched Kakashi's retreating figure but did not chase after him.

In terms of speed, Kakashi has the advantage.

Tetsuka Taiga, wielding his axe, returned to Hozuki Mangetsu's side.

"Are you okay?"

"It's nothing, Senior Tongcao, thank you."

"You're welcome. Let's go to the other people's side."

"Yes."

Hozuki Mangetsu hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking the question.

"Senior Tongcao, was the axe in your hand forged by Senior Xiu?"

"Ok?"

I did not answer the question about the large amount of tongcao (a type of herb).

Hozuki Mangetsu explained, "I've been to Forging Island before and met with Senior Shu. This ninja sword shouldn't be of a quality that the Land of Iron could forge, so I think it was probably forged by Senior Shu."

At this point, Tongcao Daigo finally nodded.

“That’s right, this axe was indeed forged by Minister Uehara.”

"It's not a Zanpakuto, but it's of much better quality than ordinary ninja tools."

"The sharpness and toughness are both excellent."

"There's no need to hold back when you start swinging it."