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

Pipa Juzo's original plan for Uehara Shu was based on his own circumstances.

Reduce the time spent on your training plan.

But now, Biwa Juzo realized that even though he had reduced the time by a lot, he still couldn't match the water-style talent that Yuan Xiu had shown.

Therefore, Pipa Juzo decided to study it seriously.

He couldn't let his plans waste Uehara Osamu's talent.

"Alright, Senior Juzo, please make the arrangements as you see fit. I trust you completely. Thank you for your help, Senior Juzo."

"You're welcome."

Pipa Juzo returned to his room.

Uehara Shu looked at the semi-transparent screen in front of him.

Name: Uehara Osamu.

Overall strength: Chunin.

Swordsmanship: Familiar with 1300.

Forging Technology: Excellent forging island bonus.

Quest Item: 1 Henchman Recruitment Orders.

Blacksmith reputation: 273.

Evaluation: As a blacksmith, the basics are quite good. Because he has his own forging site, his forging skills are enhanced, and he has a chance to create ninja tools of superior quality or higher.

As a ninja, his strength is questionable, and in war, he can only be considered high-level cannon fodder.

"Your reputation is only a little over two hundred now?"

Uehara Osamu frowned slightly.

Chapter 30 should now play its role in the compilation process.

Being in this world.

I am in Kirigakure Village.

Uehara Shu was eager to improve his strength.

Uehara Osamu relied on the blacksmith system.

You will receive a reward upon completing the forging process.

By guiding the contract, you can receive another reward.

With these rewards, Uehara Shu gained familiar-level swordsmanship and perfect-level water-style talent.

Uehara Shuu was able to raise his overall strength from Genin to Chunin in such a short time.

It can be said that forging is Uehara Shu's fundamental reliance.

However, the prerequisite for forging is having the blueprints.

The blueprints can only be obtained through a lottery machine.

One hundred reputation points grant one chance to participate in a lottery.

Based on his previous lottery experience, Uehara Osamu realized that he would need at least ten consecutive draws to have a relatively high chance of getting the blueprint.

A ten-pull requires 1,000 reputation points.

"After I finished forging Kiriichimonji last time, I went to the Mizukage Building first, and then returned to the Forging Island. I met Arafuneji there, and not long after, Juzo-senpai came to the Forging Island."

"At that time, my reputation was over three hundred points."

"Suddenly, my reputation soared by more than 600 points."

Uehara Shu's eyes flickered.

"That time, it was very likely because the Taketori clan learned about Kiriichimonji."

"Reputation comes from people."

"The more people know about it, the more prestigious I become."

"But the more people who know, the more complicated and dangerous my situation will become."

"But if I keep hiding them, I won't be able to get new blueprints."

"Therefore, I must spread the news about the ninja sword so that more people know about it, but I must also control the degree of this."

Uehara Shu pondered for a while.

There are several ways to let more people know about the Ninja Sword.

"First, I took the initiative to leave the forging island and tell some people about the ninja sword."

"Second, I will send people out to spread the news about the ninja sword."

"Third, send people to forge the island."

"The first method is definitely not suitable, and the second method is also a bit difficult to control."

"Therefore, at present, the third method may be the best option."

"Perfect timing. Of the four blacksmith assistants Lord Mizukage assigned to me, I still have three left."

"Once I learn the water-style ninjutsu that Senior Juzo mentioned, I can start making arrangements."

"These openings are very attractive to many people."

"This time, I'm here to gain prestige, but I need to carefully select the candidates."

the next day.

Pipa Juzo and Uehara Osamu arrived at the training ground.

"Xiu, today I will teach you Water Release: Water Fang Blade Technique."

"Yes, Senior Juzo."

Fire Nation.

Kisame Hoshigaki glanced back at Zabuza and gave a mocking laugh.

"Kid, is that all you can do?"

"You dare to call yourself a genius of Kirigakure? What kind of genius are you? You're just taking advantage of the fact that your batch was too weak overall. If you were in my batch, you wouldn't have survived the second round."

Kisame Hoshigaki had a very bad impression of Zabuza.

Kisame Hoshigaki would never forget the scene of the two clashing on the forging island.

Kisame Hoshigaki wasn't that concerned about being provoked.

But on that occasion, Uehara was forging in the forge.

Kisame Hoshigaki knew how important that forging was to Shu Uehara.

It concerns the very survival of Forging Island.

Of course, Zabuza probably didn't know the specifics of the situation.

But that doesn't stop Kisame Hoshigaki from being annoyed by Zabuza.

Furthermore, after Zabuza learned that Uehara Osamu could forge swords of the same caliber as the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure, his change in attitude made Kisame Hoshigaki's attitude towards Zabuza even worse.

Zabuza instinctively wanted to retaliate.

But Zabuza swallowed the words back down his throat.

Zabuza didn't want to make a worse impression on Uehara Osamu.

Aside from his own desire for ninja swords, Zabuza genuinely respected blacksmiths who could forge swords of the same caliber as the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist.

Kisame Hoshigaki is a very good friend of Osamu Uehara.

Zabuza remained silent, but he silently recited all the words he wanted to say to Kisame Hoshigaki in his mind.

Not receiving a response made Kisame Hoshigaki feel a bit bored, so he looked away.

A figure approached the two at an extremely fast speed.

A Hidden Mist Village ANBU ninja.

"Kisame Hoshigaki, Zabuza Momochi, obey my command."

The two looked at the ANBU ninja, their expressions turning serious.

"We've already located Asuma Sarutobi and Kakashi Hatake. Now our people are creating opportunities for you to face them one-on-one."

"Come with me now."

"Lord Mizukage values ​​you highly and has entrusted you with this mission."

"I hope you will not disappoint Lord Mizukage."

The two nodded heavily.

"Rest assured, we will do our utmost!"

The ANBU ninjas left with Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa.

An elderly Hidden Mist ninja stepped forward, glanced deeply in the direction the three had left, and sighed.

"It is indeed a bit unfair to place the future hopes of the entire village on the two of you young people."

"But there's nothing we can do about it."

"The situation on the major battlefield has been repeatedly disadvantaged."

"The Seven Hidden Mist Sect members suffered a crushing defeat."

"The only way to regain some momentum is through the younger ninjas."

"I hope you can withstand this pressure."

"If even you fail, then Kirigakure will probably enter the darkest age."

"I wonder how many years it will take before we can find even a glimmer of new hope."