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

"For example, Scorching Release, for example, Melting Release."

"I possess fire-attribute chakra."

"However, my talent in fire-style techniques is not strong enough."

"In the smelting process, adding chakra is a very dangerous act. If not handled properly, it can cause an explosion, which is no less lethal than explosive tags."

"If only I could obtain an excellent level of Fire Release talent."

Even if it's not excellent, a good level is fine.

"But, I'm afraid we won't be able to get it in the short term."

"This is Kirigakure, where there are very few ninjas who possess fire-style chakra."

The only one Uehara Shu could recall was Mei Terumi, whose bloodline limit contained fire-attribute chakra.

Therefore, Mei Terumi's talent in Fire Release must be quite good.

Generally speaking, bloodline ninjas do not choose to use single-attribute ninjutsu.

But that doesn't mean they won't.

The reason they don't use it is simply because, given their circumstances, using bloodline ninjutsu would be more cost-effective.

"My Fire Release talent can't be improved for now. At the very least, I need to learn a few more Fire Release techniques."

"Otherwise, this chakra fusion technique would be completely unusable."

Uehara Shu made a plan in his mind.

"Next comes forging."

"The most basic forging method on Forging Island is the nameless forging method. Lava forging is a level higher, and above lava forging is a forging technique that requires coordination with breathing."

"With each breath, he swung the hammer."

"It's like it has a life of its own."

“By using this forging method, the metal being forged can be given additional properties.”

"To give people a sense of life from the ninja tools that have been created."

The ninja tools that Uehara Osamu creates now all have this feeling.

However, the feeling of these ninja tools does not come from Uehara Osamu's forging, but from the materials themselves.

"Breathing Training Method!"

"Unfortunately, my teacher passed away early and didn't teach me this skill."

"However, it seems that the teacher himself hasn't learned it either."

"I can only figure it out on my own."

Uehara Osamu suddenly remembered something.

Uehara Shu had only heard of breathing techniques combined with forging on the Forging Island.

However, in another world called Demon Slayer, it is used frequently in conjunction with swords.

"Since they're both breathing techniques, could we perhaps refer to them?"

Pipa Juzo was somewhat surprised and skeptical of the idea proposed by Uehara Shu.

"You want to learn Fire Release?"

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Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Yes."

"Senior Juzo, it's like this: my forging skills have reached a bottleneck, and to improve them, I must learn new forging techniques."

"This requires the use of fire-style chakra, so I need to learn fire-style techniques."

Pipa Juzo looked enlightened.

"I see."

But then he frowned.

"As for Fire Release, very few of us Hidden Mist Ninja know it, and even fewer have mastered it well."

"After all, we live in a land of water."

"The environment here is not suitable for fire-style ninjas to use their skills."

"Therefore, there aren't many people who study Fire Release techniques."

"Those skilled in Fire Release techniques are mainly Konoha ninjas."

"For example, Uchiha, Sarutobi."

"But our Hidden Mist Village is currently an enemy of Konoha."

"It won't be easy to obtain Fire Release from Konoha."

"Even other small ninja villages wouldn't hand over their ninjutsu."

"But within our Hidden Mist Village, as far as I know, there is indeed no one who has reached a decent level in teaching Fire Release."

"If you really need a repair, I have someone in mind."

Osamu Uehara asked.

"Who?"

"A rogue ninja from Takigakure."

Biwa Juzo said, "A rogue ninja from Takigakure named Kakuzu became a wandering ninja after leaving Takigakure and has been entrenched in the Land of Rivers for many years."

"This person does not belong to any faction and is particularly obsessed with money."

"In other words, he'll agree to do anything as long as you give him money."

"And Takigakure has a tradition of Fire Release ninjutsu."

"This person has also used Fire Release."

The name that Hibiki Juzo mentioned surprised Uehara Osamu.

However, after careful consideration, Uehara Osamu felt that it was not impossible.

Even Iwagakure can hire Akatsuki members to do their work.

Moreover, at this point in time, Kakuzu has not yet joined the Akatsuki organization.

He was just a simple wandering ninja.

Just like what Juzo Biwa said, as long as you pay, it's fine.

As for safety, Uehara Osamu wasn't worried.

The teaching location will be fixed in Kirigakure or in the vicinity of Kirigakure.

Unless Kakuzu has lost his mind or is really unable to think straight, he would never attack Yuan Xiu.

Uehara Osamu certainly wouldn't pay the full amount if the course wasn't completed.

It would be incredibly foolish to attack Yuan Xiu without having received the money.

Furthermore, Kakuzu had no reason to attack Uehara Shu.

Compared to those in Kirigakure who might only know one or two Fire Release ninjutsu and aren't even very good at using them, Kakuzu is undoubtedly a much better choice.

After all, Kakuzu's strength and experience are undeniable.

An existence who survived from the era of the First Hokage.

He achieved an alternative form of immortality through the art of Earthly Grudges.

He has a broad knowledge of ninjutsu of various attributes.

"Senior Juzo, how do we contact this ninja?"

"I'll go."

Kizuki said, "Shu, your overall strength has now reached the level of a Special Jonin. Moreover, with Ao here and the Anbu ninjas, your safety is no longer a big problem."

"In addition, I heard that a Sand Village ninja squad from Konoha has appeared in the Land of Fire to provide support."

"The leader of the team is named Yecang."

"Possesses a unique Scorching Release Kekkei Genkai."

"They are very effective against the water-style ninjas of our Hidden Mist Village."

"It killed many of us."

"I'll go and meet her while I'm at it."

The Land of Rivers lies between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind.

With the addition of the Sand Village ninjas, the Kirigakure ninjas' battle lines were stretched out.

Part of it has already approached the territory of the River Country.

Konoha is located in the center of the Land of Fire.

The battle line of Kirigakure now extends from the southeast of the Land of Fire all the way to the southwest.

Therefore, if Pipa Juzo were going to the River Country, it would indeed be on his way.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Senior Juzo."

"You're welcome."

Pipa Juzo smiled.

"This is also a good opportunity for me to verify the results of my training after obtaining the Blue Rose Sword."

"Having been away from the battlefield for so long, I have to say that while I was on the battlefield, I didn't really like war, but now that I'm away for so long, I actually miss it a little bit."

In his heart, Pipa Juzo silently added a sentence.