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

Among these, the Sage Tools are widely recognized as the most powerful ninja tools.

For example, the red gourd, the seven-star sword, the banana leaf fan, the golden rope, the amber vase, and the box of bliss.

That was a legendary ninja tool that contained the power of a sage.

It has a very magical effect.

During the First Shinobi World War, Kinkaku and Ginkaku of Kumogakure defeated and killed Tobirama Senju only because they used Sage Tools; otherwise, they might not have been able to do so.

Even now, most of the Sage's tools have been lost.

Few of them were used by ninjas.

Therefore, many people have forgotten the existence of Sage Tools.

In addition, the Craftsman Village has also crafted several decent ninja tools.

Previously, Ao had only compared Uehara Osamu's Zanpakuto with the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure.

But now, Ao feels that the Zanpakuto forged by Uehara Shu is completely comparable to Sage Ninja Tools.

Samehada also possesses consciousness.

But it is far inferior to the sword of wisdom.

The consciousness of the Sword of Wisdom made Qing feel as if she were facing a living, breathing person.

"Senior Ao, let's go see the Mizukage together."

"it is good."

The Mizukage they were referring to was the Third Mizukage.

A semi-transparent phantom appeared next to the Skeleton Emperor.

"A ninja sword with its own consciousness?"

Even the Third Mizukage became curious.

Uehara Osamu nodded and said, "Besides having self-awareness, the main ability of the Sword of Wisdom is to absorb ninjutsu, convert it into chakra, and then transfer it to the user."

"An upgraded version of Chakra Absorption Technique?"

The Third Mizukage's brow twitched.

This ability reminded the Third Mizukage of the time he was attacked.

One of them absorbed my ninjutsu.

No matter what kind of water escape technique it was, it was completely absorbed.

For ninjas who rely on ninjutsu, this ability is the ultimate nemesis.

At that time, the Third Mizukage hated that ability to the extreme.

But now, upon hearing that a ninja sword forged by Uehara Osamu possessed such an ability, the Third Mizukage immediately took a liking to it.

"All things considered, this ninja sword is essentially an enhanced version of Samehada."

"It has the same chakra absorption ability, but I don't know how strong or weak it is compared to Samehada."

"But the fact that they have a higher level of self-awareness is certain."

"By the way, Xiu, have you found a suitable user for this ninja sword?"

Uehara Shu shook his head: "Reporting to the Mizukage, not yet. I would like to ask whether the contract for this ninja sword should be arranged by the Fourth Mizukage?"

The Third Mizukage remained silent for a moment.

His gaze turned to Qing.

"Ao, can you tell if Yagura is already under a genjutsu?"

"not yet."

The Third Mizukage turned his gaze back to Uehara Osamu.

“Yagura’s attitude towards you is alright. He hasn’t fallen under any genjutsu yet, so he’s the real Mizukage. Let him make the arrangements. Your Zanpakuto is special, so there’s no need to worry about it being used by someone unsuitable.”

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

Uehara Shu did not leave the forging island.

The one going to the Water Shadow Building is Daejeon.

Not long after, Yagura arrived at the Forging Island with Ota.

"Mizukage-sama."

Ao looked at Yagura, her feelings somewhat complicated.

In the past, Ao had felt envious and jealous of Yagura. They were from the same era and not much different in age, but Yagura was more outstanding than Ao, which Ao resented.

Just like Zabuza is to Kisame Hoshigaki now.

Back then, Aoya was determined to become stronger, catch up with, and even surpass Yagura.

But until now, it hasn't been successful.

Otherwise, Yagura would not have been qualified to succeed the Fourth Mizukage.

However, Ao knew very well that Yagura's succession as the Fourth Mizukage would not be a normal Mizukage.

Yagura was a pawn chosen by the Third Mizukage.

A pawn controlled by a hidden ninja of Konoha using genjutsu.

Ao felt sorry for Yagura.

She was clearly very talented and hardworking, and she gave so much for the village, yet she still had to face this fate.

Qing felt it was unfair.

However, Ao also knew that the Third Mizukage made this decision entirely out of rationality.

This is a rational decision.

It wasn't out of selfishness.

It was for Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

If we really have to blame someone, we should blame the culprit, Konoha.

"Mizukage-sama."

Uehara Osamu and Ao took the initiative to bow.

Yagura looked at the two of them and smiled.

"Xiu, Qing."

Immediately, Yagura's gaze fell on the sword in Uehara Osamu's hand.

"Shu, is this the new Zanpakuto you forged?"

Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Yes, Lord Mizukage, this is the Sword of Wisdom, which possesses its own consciousness. I have given it a name: Dragon Slayer."

"A ninja sword, possessing self-awareness?"

"Yes, the materials used to forge the Sword of Wisdom are quite special, which is why it developed self-awareness, somewhat similar to Samehada, but its level of awareness is higher."

Yagura's eyes lit up.

"Besides that, what other abilities do you have?"

"It can absorb ninjutsu, convert it into chakra, and then transfer it to the user."

"Any kind of ninjutsu?"

"Correct."

"Doesn't that mean that with this ninja sword in hand, no ninjutsu user or ninja would be a match for the user?"

Uehara Osamu said, "I can't be 100% sure, but wielding the sword of wisdom against ninjas using ninjutsu will definitely give you a huge advantage."

"Lord Mizukage, the reason I had Ota inform you about the Zanpakuto is to ask you how to choose the user of this Zanpakuto."

Yagura hesitated for a moment, then asked.

"Xiu, how did the previous three generations of masters make arrangements?"

"Initially, I made a rough guess about who the Zanpakuto might recognize. After that, the Third Hokage would arrange for ninjas to come to the forging island, and we built a contract house specifically for that purpose."

"They will enter one by one, and their Zanpakuto will make the selection."

Uehara Osamu gave a brief explanation.

"Then let's stick to the old method."

Yagura paused for a moment after speaking.

"Xiu, may I try out this Sword of Wisdom?"

"of course."

Uehara Osamu handed over the sword of wisdom.

Yagura accepted it.

As a ninja from Kirigakure, Yagura had heard quite a bit about Zanpakuto.

Nobody wants to have an extra means of dealing with things.

Having more means means greater strength.

Moreover, the ninja sword has a special background in Kirigakure.

Yagura witnessed firsthand the transformation of Juzo Biwa, Suigetsu Hozuki, and Raiga Kurosuki after obtaining their Zanpakuto, as if they had been completely reborn.

The vast majority of ninjas in Kirigakure are eager to acquire Zanpakuto.

If given the chance, I would be willing to pay any price.

Except for certain members of the Hozuki clan.

But in reality, the Hozuki clan members kept saying that the Seven Ninja Swords were stronger than Zanpakuto.