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

The ANBU ninja shook his head.

"It is precisely because we do not know that we need you, Taketori Neko, to investigate. Master Genji said that the disappearance of the Third Mizukage is related to the Konoha ninjas and was done by them."

"The information we have obtained so far is that one person possesses both Wood Release and Sharingan, another person has chakra absorption and ninjutsu absorption techniques, a third person is skilled in using explosive tags, and a fourth person uses gravity and repulsion as their main attack methods."

"These four are all extremely strong, above the level of elite Jonin."

Taketori Neko was stunned.

The information revealed by the ANBU ninjas was too much and too significant.

So much so that the bamboo cat was unable to digest it for a while.

The ANBU ninja continued, "Master said that this concerns the survival of Kirigakure. Konoha is hiding too much strength, and there must be a big conspiracy. We must obtain relevant information about Konoha."

"Otherwise, Kirigakure will face a great crisis."

"As for the Bamboo Clan, Master Yuan told you not to worry, as long as he is here, there will be absolutely no problem."

The cat-like creature remained silent for a moment.

look up.

"Lord Mizukage's disappearance was actually caused by this?"

"If that's the case, I'm afraid I just missed an opportunity not long ago."

The ANBU ninja paused for a moment, then asked instinctively.

"what chance?"

"Not long ago, Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, came to me, but I ignored him and drove him away directly."

ANBU Ninja: ""

"Alright, I understand. Go back to Elder Yuan and tell him that I will do my best to try to obtain it."

"it is good."

"Oh, right, take this back with you and give it to Minister Uehara."

With that, the Taketori Neko handed over the Kusanagi sword.

The ANBU ninja took it.

Then, he vanished in a flash.

After leaving the territory of the Land of Hot Water.

The ANBU ninja removed his mask.

A delicate face was revealed.

Approximately fifteen or sixteen years old.

A female ninja.

Long, orange-red hair.

"The strength of the Bamboo Cutter Cat has actually grown to the point where it even managed to drive Orochimaru away?"

“This is different from what Master Yuan told me.”

Mei Terumi looked in the direction of the Land of Water.

"Could it be because of the ninja sword?"

Zanpakuto

"What an impressive guy."

"Minister Uehara's age should be around the same as mine."

"It's incredible that they could create so many powerful ninja swords."

"How did he do that?"

Mei Terumi has immense self-confidence.

He was born with two bloodline limits: Lava Release and Boil Release.

This is extremely rare, not only in Kirigakure.

This is extremely rare even in the entire ninja world.

Moreover, Mei Terumi received elite education from a young age.

The situation is different from that of the other junior ninjas in Kirigakure.

Kisame Hoshigaki was a genius who stood out from ordinary ninjas.

So, from the very beginning, Mei Terumi was already positioned as a genius.

Mei Terumi acknowledges Kisame Hoshigaki's talent and strength.

However, Mei Terumi did not think that Kisame Hoshigaki was better than her.

I am number one.

Mei Terumi was confident that, in the entire history of Kirigakure, once she grew up, she would inevitably become one of the most powerful ninjas in Kirigakure's history.

Mei Terumi looks down on all her peers.

However, the appearance of Uehara Osamu caused Terumi Mei to lose this confidence.

Kisame Hoshigaki overpowered Kakashi Hatake with a single Kiriichimonji.

A blue rose sword gave Juzo Biwa the strength to rival Yokura.

With a water dragon, he severed half of the snake's tail.

And there's the dragon bone in the hands of the bamboo-cutter cat.

Genji did not tell Mei Terumi about the Skeleton Emperor in the hands of the Third Mizukage.

Otherwise, Mei Terumi would be even more shocked.

These are ninja tools that can be used to house the souls of the dead, and they can also unleash extremely powerful forces.

How can this be considered a ninja tool anymore?

Mei Terumi developed a strong interest in Shuu Uehara.

"I wonder what kind of person Minister Uehara is."

Then, Mei Terumi thought of the situation in Kirigakure and Konoha.

"Konoha"

"It was hidden so well."

"We have to admit that, given the current situation, Kirigakure is no match for Konoha."

"My bloodline limit will definitely grow to a very strong level in the future."

"But that's not enough."

"If I could obtain a Zanpakuto, what level of power would I reach?"

After a day of preparation, Orochimaru gathered more than a dozen Konoha ninjas.

Not an elite.

However, being able to come to a place like the Land of Hot Springs, where ninja forces are complex, to carry out a mission also indicates that one possesses certain abilities.

Orochimaru didn't have high expectations of them.

Being able to keep the Taketori cat in check for a while is enough.

"set off!"

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

However, just as Orochimaru found the Taketori Neko again...

The cat-like creature saw Orochimaru appear once again.

"Orochimaru, your strength has barely earned my recognition. Now, you have the right to speak with me. I didn't hear what you wanted to say before, so please say it again."

Orochimaru:"???"

Orochimaru, who had expected a fierce battle, was surprised by how quickly the situation had changed.

The cat that takes the bamboo shoot doesn't seem to intend to attack him.

Listening to what the cat said, it turned out that he was now willing to talk to me.

However, Orochimaru was very unhappy with the attitude of the Bamboo Cat.

So, high and mighty.

That's too pretentious.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, cursing inwardly.

"If you want to fight, then fight?"

"You won't fight if you don't want to?"

"What do you consider yourself to be?"

"Why?"

"I am one of the legendary Sannin."

"And you are just a rogue ninja from Kirigakure."

"What are you trying to achieve by adopting such a high-handed attitude?"

However, given the opportunity to have a conversation first, Orochimaru couldn't let it pass.

Once the battle begins, Orochimaru is not 100% confident that he can capture the Taketori Neko. The Taketori Neko may have a chance to escape. In addition, even if he is killed by them, there is a possibility that his brain may be damaged during the battle.

In that case, the Yamanaka clan would be unable to obtain information from the Taketori Neko's mind.

Orochimaru prefers to pursue absolute certainty and dislikes taking too many risks.

"Tankori Neko, let's work together."