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

"it is good."

The Third Mizukage nodded and said, "Now that the Blue Rose Sword has recognized you, you should familiarize yourself with its use and make sure to protect Xiu well."

"Lord Mizukage, please rest assured."

Pipa Juzo assured, "Before I die, no one will be able to harm Deshu."

Even without the Third Mizukage saying so, Juzo Biwa could achieve this level.

First, there was the information about the blacksmith's sanctuary that Uehara Shu revealed. On their first meeting, Uehara Shu directly shared such important and confidential information with him, and he had to repay Uehara Shu's trust.

Secondly, Juzo Biwa truly felt the enhancement that the Blue Rose Sword brought to his strength.

This gave Juzo Biwa a glimpse of the possibility of turning the tide against that genin from Konoha.

Defeating Might Guy, regaining control, and breaking free from that nightmarish memory are the obsessions that Hibiki Juzo has been pursuing.

The Third Mizukage's gaze returned to Uehara Shu.

"Did Taketori Hikaru cause you any real trouble before?"

Uehara Osamu shook his head.

"That's good."

The Third Mizukage said, "The situation of the Kaguya clan is rather complicated, but I can assure you that the Kaguya clan will not cause trouble on Forging Island again, so you can rest assured."

"From now on, you can focus on forging."

Uehara Osamu nodded.

Suddenly, Juzo Biwa looked up at the Third Mizukage.

"Lord Mizukage, may I make a request?"

"What request?"

"I would like to invite Lord Mizukage to have a match with me."

The Third Mizukage raised an eyebrow slightly.

"It seems you're quite satisfied with the Blue Rose Sword, Juzo, and you've already mastered it quite well even though you've only just acquired it? Alright, let's go to the surface of the sea, so as not to affect the Forging Island."

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

The two figures flashed and in the next moment, they were already on the surface of the sea.

For ninjas of Kirigakure, the ability to concentrate chakra on their feet and walk on the sea is a basic requirement, not to mention powerful figures like Juzo Biwa and the Third Mizukage.

The two headed away from the forging island.

Uehara Shu glanced in the direction the two had gone before looking away.

"Wilderness, tidy up the forge, I'm going to the training ground."

"Yes, Minister Uehara."

Arafune was not dissatisfied with the chores that Uehara Shu had assigned him. On the contrary, Arafune was very excited after entering the forging room and kept looking around.

"The Blue Rose Sword!"

"What a powerful ninja sword."

"I'm afraid it's even better than the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure."

The second scene of the desolate boat reveals the excitement of Juzo Biwa.

Meanwhile, Juzo Biwa already possessed one of the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist, the Executioner's Blade.

In this situation, the fact that Juzo Biwa was so excited upon receiving the Blue Rose Sword can only prove that the Blue Rose Sword was far more valuable to him than the Executioner's Blade.

"Just how advanced is Minister Uehara's forging skill?"

"Stronger than the Grand Blacksmith of yesteryear?"

"If only I could reach Minister Uehara's forging skills."

"No, if I could achieve even half of Minister Uehara's forging skills, I would have no regrets in this life."

Arasenji is a pure blacksmith.

It can coexist with Forging Island.

The pursuit of forging technology surpassed everything else.

That's why Uehara Osamu gave one of the four blacksmith assistant positions to Arafune Ni.

"This is where Minister Uehara forged the Blue Rose Sword!"

Uehara Osamu entered the training ground.

"Water Body Technique!"

A clone that looked exactly like Uehara Shu appeared.

Uehara Shu carefully sensed it, and his eyes lit up.

"Perfect-level Water Release talent and excellent-level Water Release talent are indeed different."

"Equipping less."

"The ninjutsu is now even stronger."

Uehara Shu felt that as he began to form hand seals, the water-style chakra within his body actively began to combine into the ninjutsu he wanted to use.

If we're talking about exceptional talent, Uehara Shu and Water Release chakra are closely related.

So now, the relationship between Uehara Shu's perfect-level talent and Water Release chakra has become that of a superior and subordinate. The subordinate must obey the superior's orders.

"Moreover, it seems that the hand seals can be simplified now."

Chapter 25 The Hozuki Clan's Water Release Techniques

Uehara Shu closed his eyes and focused intently on the sensation.

A short while later, it opened its eyes.

Form the hand seal again.

"Water Release: Water Clone Technique!"

The water clone appeared, exactly the same as before.

But this time, Uehara Osamu simplified the hand seals by one-third.

He completed the Water Clone ninjutsu using only two-thirds of the hand seals.

"Not bad!"

For ninjas, hand seals are a very important part of their skills.

Most ninjutsu require hand seals.

However, there are two problems with forming hand seals.

One is that forming hand seals takes time.

Another point is that the opponent can judge the ninjutsu that the ninja will use next by forming hand seals.

A typical example of this is Kakashi from the original storyline.

Using the Sharingan, observe the opponent's hand seals and chakra.

This allows them to predict what kind of ninjutsu the opponent will use next.

Then, relying on even faster speed and the Sharingan's ability to observe and copy, he used the same ninjutsu as his opponent.

Although Kakashi's hand seals are performed after the opponent's, his ninjutsu often appears simultaneously with the opponent's ninjutsu.

This is the main reason why Kakashi is called the Copy Ninja.

This is one of the reasons why bloodline ninjas are generally considered to be stronger than ordinary ninjas.

Many bloodline ninjutsu do not require hand seals and can be used directly.

Instantaneous release in one second.

Simplifying hand seals and shortening attack speed can enhance a ninja's strength.

It's very direct and the effect is obvious.

After all, in battles between ninjas, unless there is a huge difference in strength between the two sides, when two ninjas of similar strength fight, the outcome is often determined by details.

Many ninjas in this world have devoted themselves to research in this area.

Some research focuses on how to form hand seals more quickly.

Some studies focus on simplifying the complexity of hand seals.

Some of the ninjas achieved results.

For example, Itachi Uchiha's six seals in one second.

For example, high-ranking Hidden Mist ninjas simplified the forty-four hand seals of the Water Dragon Bullet Technique.

However, for a Hidden Mist Ninja to achieve this, in addition to having exceptional Water Release talent, they also need to undergo a great deal of rigorous training and practice, and expend a considerable amount of effort.

Uehara Shu, however, did not receive any training or practice in this area.

This is simply the effect of a perfect level of Water Release talent.

"Moreover, simplifying the hand seals by one-third is just the beginning."

"Keep practicing and getting familiar with it. Based on this feeling, I should be able to further simplify the hand seals for the Water Clone Technique."

Uehara Osamu imagined the application of this point in his mind.

Firstly, the simplified hand seals allow for faster attack speed.

If you're quick in one step, you'll be quick in every step.

Secondly, even if the other party is a user of the Sharingan, it would be difficult for them to observe the complete hand seals.

Third, this can be used to exploit information asymmetry.

For example, you can pretend that you need to form all the hand seals to use a ninjutsu, and then at the crucial moment, you can complete the ninjutsu by forming only half of the hand seals, catching your opponent off guard.