You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

The clouds have begun to dissipate, or move farther away, and the wind and waves on the sea have gradually subsided. It seems that they have really left.

"why?"

Just as Iori was thinking this, a faint light suddenly fell from the sky. The speed was not very fast, it was just a free fall, and it did not emit any dangerous aura.

After hesitating for a moment, Iori still used his instant step to fly into the air and caught the glowing object. The cool feeling to his touch was refreshing.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an orange-green round bead the size of a cantaloupe. It was clear and transparent, but there were inexplicable wisps of misty air lingering on its surface, appearing and disappearing in a cycle that was quite magical.

"This is……"

An idea emerged in Iori's mind, but the vast ocean was not a good place to think quietly. He tore off a piece of cloth from his body and wrapped it up simply. Then he found a larger piece of driftwood to use as a raft, and paddled hard with a broken plank in each hand.

He certainly didn't want to cross the sea in this way, so his goal was to collect as many supplies as possible and find a relatively intact boat.

At that time he could see clearly that all the large ships were destroyed by the dragon's attack, but many small boats survived, and this would be his next means of transportation.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for him to find a suitable sampan, and in the process he also found the wreckage of his own small fishing boat, and took back things such as the spirit particle conversion device. Although most of the money and materials were lost, at least the important things were not lost.

It is also worth mentioning that there were surviving sailors in the fleet. Some of them held on to driftwood and struggled to survive, while others took advantage of the chaos to run to the sampan, and then watched the battle between Iori and the dragon with fear and admiration.

Iori knew that he had failed, but in their eyes, Iori had single-handedly defeated the overlord of the ocean, and even made his blood spill in the sky. His record had surpassed their entire fleet. He was a man as powerful as a god!

Whether it was out of blind obedience to the strong or helplessness in desperate situations, they naturally placed their hopes on Iori and asked for help, hoping that Iori could bring them back to land.

This place is not too far from the "Eastern Island Country". If nothing unexpected happens, the journey will take five or six days at most. If you collect some supplies, you can definitely reach your destination.

But the problem is that with so many people gathered together, they are likely to attract aliens (dangerous species) from the sea on the way. Without a large ship to rely on, they will be powerless to resist the attacks of the monsters. The only one who can save them is Iori.

And Iori agreed decisively:

He doesn't even have a compass now, so he has to rely on this group of people to lead the way for him!

What's more, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda.

"Wow...Finally, I can finally go home..."

"I thought I would die in vain..."

"Master Swordsman! He defeated Wang Long and saved us!"

"The hero who defeated the dragon!"

"Onboard!"

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【Dragon Slayer Swordsman】

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Iori fought off many dangerous species along the way, and finally landed under the guidance of the survivors and came to the island country he had been longing for.

As a result, before he could fully experience the local customs and culture, he received a series of enthusiastic invitation letters. Even samurai generals, feudal lords and other figures came to him in person, wanting to "make friends" with Iori.

It turned out that the sailors he rescued spread the news of his military feat of slashing Dragon Eye with his sword. Many of them held high positions in nearby city-states, which made the people in power aware of Iori's strength. Naturally, they couldn't wait to extend an olive branch to him.

This is because the island country is currently in the "Warring States Period", with dozens or even hundreds of countries, large and small, attacking each other. There are alliances but also betrayals. People's hearts are no longer as they used to be in the midst of intrigue and deception. Only powerful military force is the most trustworthy.

And a powerful swordsman who can fight against the overlord of the ocean, Wanglong (they call that giant dragon), is definitely worth all the efforts these daimyo will make to win him over!

Iori had no intention of being an official here, so he went back to Soul Society to reorganize himself, and after coming back, he kept a low profile, inquiring for information about "Imperial Equipment" and "Orichalcum Steel" along the way. He then accidentally learned that this island country had inherited the method of making a special weapon called "Hell Treasure".

In addition, the broken sword "Jiang Xue" in his hand, judging from the mark on the hilt, was created by the sword-forging family "Ise Kuwana". It is also a Hades treasure, and its quality is considered to be above average.

He disguised himself as a ronin swordsman who was training as a warrior, crossed the territories of six countries, and finally came to Ise Province and successfully found the Kuwana family, which was quite famous in the local area.

Although the visit process had some twists and turns, it was generally smooth. When Iori took out "Jiang Xue", the Kuwana servant who recognized the origin of the broken sword hurriedly welcomed Iori in and then went to inform the person who could make the decision.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Aizen."

After Iori had been in the tea room for a quarter of an hour, a tall, sturdy old man with rough hands and feet, but wearing a decent haori kimono, walked in.

From his pure white hair and beard, we can tell that he is quite old, but his physique can make many young men ashamed. This is probably what the so-called old but strong warrior is like.

However, he was not a professional samurai. Although he was listed as a famous samurai family, he was essentially a craftsman. It was only because of the contributions and reputation accumulated from generation to generation that he was able to become the lord of a city in Ise Province, a place where martial arts were valued.

Nobuyasu Kuwana, the current head of the Kuwana family, sat down opposite Iori. After a brief greeting and introducing each other's names, Nobuyasu asked to borrow "Jiang Xue" for a look.

Iori naturally followed suit and took out the broken sword. The swordsmith took only one look at it and was sure that it was his own work, and then he sighed.

"It is indeed the 'Jiang Xue'... This is the work of my younger brother. He has always wanted to create the most powerful 'Nether Treasure', but his own lack of talent and his impatience led him to slowly go astray. He even tried to use evil methods to make up for the shortcomings of the sword itself, and thus this Jiang Xue that requires a 'blood sacrifice' appeared.

But who could have thought that the first person to be sacrificed would be himself... Alas..."

By the way, the blood sacrifice method turned out to be completely useless, which was also the most embarrassing thing for the Kuwana family.

"Then the wielder of this sword, that man Zhan Yizang..."

"I have killed him." Iori said lightly.

"it is good!"

Nobuyasu took a deep breath, supported himself with his hands and moved backwards, then bowed to Iori to express his gratitude.

"Although my brother has fallen into the devil's way, he is still my blood relative. Your Excellency has avenged him. I, Kuwana Nobuyasu, will repay this kindness no matter what. If you -"

"Not later, but now."

"Ok?"

Xinkang looked up in surprise, but quickly reacted: "Okay, since you are a swordsman, you must need a magical weapon from the underworld, right? Leave it to me!

Do you have any special requirements? Do you prefer sharpness, toughness, or special effects? "

"Um... do you know 'Wang Long'?"

"Wang Long... Are you talking about the dragon god 'Izumo Blue Dragon' that is worshipped and feared by the seven coastal nations?"

“Your naming is a little different, but yes, it is this one.”

Iori nodded and said seriously: "My request is not high. Make a weapon that can slay dragons."

Nobuyasu: “………………Ah, Dragon Slayer, me?”

Volume 42: White Moonlight of the Seireitei: Chapter : The Dragon's Gem

Izumo Blue Dragon, also known as the King Dragon, the Blue Dragon, and the Ibuki Heavenly Snake God - due to the long-term chaotic situation in the Eastern Island Country, its name varies in different places.

Some countries regard it as a patron saint, while others portray it as a demon king who brings natural disasters. However, among the many legends and records, one thing is certain:

This majestic and powerful dragon had already existed and dominated this sea area as early as the Warring States Period, even before the concept of "country" appeared on the island.

It can be said that it is a transcendent creature with the same history as the "Far East Civilization", and it can be said that it witnessed the growth and rise of this island civilization. In this case, it is not surprising why some countries worship it as a god.

However, the Izumo Blue Dragon itself has no feelings for the island country. It simply regards it as its own territory and does not allow other super-dangerous species to interfere. The unilateral worship of humans has not established any close connection.

About a thousand years ago - in an era that seemed so distant and mythical to many small countries on the island, a large army came across the sea to attack Izumo Blue Dragon. The rulers of the island country at that time regarded the foreign army as invaders.

As a result, the imperial army was completely annihilated in the battle between the foreign army and the Izumo Blue Dragon, and the ruler lost power from then on, entering a chaotic era of division. There were brief periods of stability in the past thousand years, but they could not last long, and now they are still fighting each other.

The battle between the foreign army and the Azure Dragon ended with the complete destruction of the fleet. The overlord of the ocean and sky once again established his supreme position!

However, the foreigners were not completely wiped out. A small number of elite troops successfully returned, and Qing Canglong himself suffered the most serious injuries in his life.

According to the ancient records of the time, those foreigners used many magical and powerful weapons in the battle, and there were also many inhuman strongmen, which was also the main reason why Qing Canglong was injured.

The islanders gathered some surviving foreigners and learned from them that it was a special weapon called "Imperial Tool". Only the warriors who could fight against a thousand men on the battlefield were qualified to be given one by their emperor.

Afterwards, some islanders risked their lives to cross the sea to the mainland to learn how to make this kind of weapon. Although most of them never returned, there were still some who successfully returned and integrated the learned technology with the local forging techniques of the island country. It was improved from generation to generation and is now the inheritance of the "Mingbao" series.

Compared to the "Imperial Equipment", the power of the Dark Treasure is much weaker. The main reason is that no one in the island country can hunt monsters of the super dangerous level, and can only use some high-level dangerous species or ordinary dangerous species as materials.

This results in most of the Hades treasures not even being as good as the "Ministerial Tools", and the famous sword Jiang Xue is already considered a top-grade one among them... Of course, even so, it is still much better than ordinary weapons and is still sought after in the island country.

The Kuwana family of Ise Province was the most famous blacksmith of Hades' treasures, and among their many styles, "swords" were the most famous.

As the head of the family, Kuwana Nobuyasu may not be the strongest blacksmith in this island country, but he is definitely among the top three. He himself has this confidence and has never doubted his skills.

until today!

When Iori said he wanted the "Dragon Slayer Blade", he thought he had made a mistake, and after confirming it again and again, he fell into silence.

His first reaction was "absolutely impossible" because this level of underworld treasure has never appeared in history!

But then he couldn't help but think that he had already mastered the family skills and made innovations. He believed that he would not lose to the craftsmen of thousands of years ago. He was just limited by various conditions. Otherwise, he would be able to achieve unprecedented great achievements!

"I'm sorry I can't agree to this request."

Kuwana Nobuyasu apologized, "I'm afraid no one in the entire Far East can do it."

"Why?" Iori asked seriously.

“Because of the material!”

Nobuyasu said solemnly: "Whether in Ise or other countries, the alien (dangerous species) materials that can be found in the treasury are at most level two. Level one... maybe there are, but a level one alien can destroy a fortress. Only the most elite army and generals can expel or even conquer it.

But the first and second level alien materials are not enough to be compared with the Izumo Blue Dragon. Even if special alloys are added, the strength is still not enough, so..."

“Is it just a matter of materials?”

"Not only that, we also lack experience in forging this kind of weapon... But generally speaking, everything can be overcome, except for the materials!"

"But what about using this?"

Iori took out the package he was carrying, took out the box inside, opened it and pushed it in front of Nobuyasu.

"This is……"

The old swordsmith leaned inside and was surprised by the refreshing breath that hit him. Inside was the blue gem that Iori had obtained after the last war.

A hazy mist lingered on the clear gem, emitting a mysterious and beautiful faint light, and one could vaguely see dragon- and snake-like energy circling around it - even an illiterate beggar could recognize that this was an astonishing treasure, not to mention a knowledgeable craftsman like Xinkang.

"This is a 'Dragon Ball'! Only aliens like sub-dragons, giant snakes, and clams have a very small chance of giving birth to a Dragon Ball!

The size of this thing is not that surprising, but this clear texture and this wonderful feeling are..."

Nobuyasu had seen more than one "Dragon Ball", including a clam pearl as big as a human head, but he intuitively felt that those were all worthless junk compared to the one in front of him, and he couldn't help but look at Iori curiously.

"Excuse me, what kind of beads are these?"

"Didn't you say that? Dragon Ball."

"I know it's Dragon Ball, I'm asking what kind of alien-hiss!"

It was as if a bolt of lightning struck Nobuyasu's mind, and all kinds of thoughts came to his mind. Looking at Iori's calm expression, the most incredible thought came to his mind.

"Could it be that this is the Dragon God...ah, you are...the other day there was a rumor that a great swordsman who rode thunder and slashed dragons appeared in the Seaside Country. Isn't this a lie?!"

Riding thunder and slaying dragons? It’s not wrong though… it’s a bit childish.

"I don't know how this bead was created, but it was definitely left behind by Izumo Qing Canglong... or rather, given to me."

Iori also said seriously: "If I give it to you, can you help me forge a dragon-slaying blade?"

"Dragon's Gem..."

These words came out like a groan, and Nobuyasu felt like he was going to collapse. He felt that he had never been so happy in his life. But he quickly cheered up, not wanting to lose his composure in front of Iori and miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"If that's the case, then I'm willing to use everything I have as a guarantee. I'll dig out the full potential of the orb even if it means sacrificing my life!"

"it is good!"

Iori then said: "But I have one more request."

"Just tell me." Nobuyasu didn't care. At this moment, even if Iori asked him to follow the example of the sages and sacrifice himself as a swordsmith, he would probably be willing to do so.

"I will do my best to assist you in forging this sword. I will collect the necessary auxiliary materials. You only need to consider how to reach the limit.

Besides - I will also join in the forging of the sword, shaping it into shape with my own hands!"

Volume 43: The White Moonlight of the Entire Seireitei: Chapter : Birth of the Dragon Sword Ame Murasaki!

Twenty days passed quickly from the time Iori handed the "Dragon Ball" to Kuwana Nobuyasu. Iori learned forging techniques from him while hunting down dangerous species to serve as consumables.