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

Kuwana Nobuyasu was also busy. Although he was confident in his skills, no one in the island country had ever processed such high-grade materials. In order to be more confident, he invited nine forging masters he was close to to gather in Ise.

The Dragon Jade is a priceless treasure to any swordsmith, and if one can use it to forge a dragon-slaying blade... that would be an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

Nobuyasu used the precious jade as bait to invite them to participate in the forging. Naturally, they agreed immediately, and dismissed their followers and stayed alone in the Kuwana Mansion, intending to block the news to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Xinkang was the main person in charge, and Master Jiuming was the auxiliary. Before processing the precious jade, they used precious inferior "dragon balls" to conduct experiments, constantly verifying the shortcomings of their predecessors' technology, and then using their own wisdom to improve it.

Almost all the materials Iori collected were thrown into this bottomless pit...

After repeated simulations, they determined the specific forging process and basic materials:

It is mainly composed of dragon gems, with special alloys as the veins, and the auxiliary materials are "the heart of the diamond man", "the young branches of the Penglai tree demon", "the fur of the flame heart mouse", and "the eggshell of the flying blood swallow"!

The above are all level 2 or even level 1 dangerous species unique to the island, and are extremely difficult to collect. Fortunately, these craftsmen are quite famous, and they collected some from the treasure houses of local nobles on the pretext of creating underworld treasures to present to the daimyo.

However, only the "Diamond Man" and the "Penglai Tree Demon" were powerful and dangerous species between level one and level two, and they were not in stock in any place, so in the end Iori had to go there in person.

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On this day, the residents of the city found that the originally clear sky was unknowingly covered with a large number of dark clouds, and the air became increasingly humid, so they rushed back home waiting for the heavy rain to come.

But the strange thing was that the wind and rain that should have come and gone suddenly did not come for a long time. Instead, the clouds kept getting thicker and thicker, hanging so low that they seemed to be pressing down on the ground. A gloomy atmosphere enveloped the whole city, causing all the residents to fall into panic involuntarily.

Clang!

Clang!

……

For some reason, the people living near the City Lord's Mansion could hear the sound of iron hammering in a trance, but unlike the feeling of ordinary iron forging, the sound sounded rhythmic and very clear. Not only did it not make people feel irritated, but they could not help but listen attentively and immerse themselves in it.

This is Thor beating his drum – parents tell their children.

And as if in response to these words, a white light suddenly flashed in the sky, followed by a deafening thunder, piercing everyone's soul.

Clang!

Another sound rang out, even clearer and more pleasant, with a melodious tremolo, like the roar of a dragon or the sound of the wind~

stab...

This is the sound of hot iron falling into coolant.

Clang!

Clang!

The sound of iron hammering continued, and a heavy rain fell at this moment. The dripping of billions of raindrops gradually covered the collision between steel and fire...

The rainstorm lasted until dawn. When the wind stopped and the rain subsided, the sun began to shine on the wet earth. In a room filled with heat waves, a group of exhausted swordsmiths completed the final steps.

This forging exercise exhausted their energy and they would probably need to rest for a long time afterwards. Some of them might even fall seriously ill.

But no one showed any regret, their eyes were focused on the only person standing in the room - Iori, who was holding up a strange-looking long sword.

At this moment, everyone including Xinkang felt extremely satisfied and happy. It was a transcendence of "nothing more to ask for in this life". As craftsmen, they had surpassed their ancestors and achieved unprecedented achievements.

Iori, who participated in the entire forging process and put in a lot of energy, even consumed most of his spiritual pressure. He also felt mentally exhausted, but he forced himself to cheer up and carefully looked at the sword in his hand.

"...What a great sword!" he exclaimed sincerely.

"I have never been happier in my life than I am right now... and I never will be again."

Nobuyasu sincerely asked Iori, "Can I name this sword?"

Before Iori answered, the other swordsmiths' expressions twisted. Nobuyasu hesitated for a moment and seemed to realize that something was wrong, then turned to discuss with the others.

Iori had no objection to this. The real name was a very important thing, but the sword blank was the sword blank and the Zanpakuto was the Zanpakuto. The name they gave to the sword would not affect the subsequent Shikai-calling of the name.

This is like the relationship between mobile phones and software. The mobile phone hardware will affect the running speed of the software, but it will not change the name of "Taobao" to "Taomi".

"Okay! That's it!"

Soon, a group of old men decided the name of this magic sword based on the abnormal weather that occurred when forging the sword today.

At this moment, a familiar reminder sounded in Iori's mind:

【CG included】

【Dragon Sword: Ame-kun】

Category: Exclusive weapons

Information at a glance~

Basic attributes:

Yongfeng - always sharp without grinding

Permanent. Extremely strong and tough, almost indestructible unless subjected to pressure far beyond its endurance limit.

Dragon's Sorrow: The sword body seems to embody a certain kind of sorrow and regret, so much so that it can affect reality. On rainy days or near water sources, the abundant water essence will increase the sword holder's physical recovery speed.

By forming a connection with the "Dragon" or incorporating compatible materials, this effect can be changed and enhanced, adding new attributes to the sword.

Inherent skills:

The gem at the end of the hilt can store additional life energy and spiritual energy and refine it, forming a "spiritual energy" of extremely high purity, which is attached to the sword to increase the power of the slash.

Infuse energy into the sword, unleashing an arc-shaped long-range slash, the power of which is determined by the intensity of the energy.

It can perform multiple stages of charging, which means continuously infusing energy and compressing it, and then releasing it in one final breath to increase the destructive power to its peak.

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【CG included】

【Zanpakuto·Unknown】

Category: Bond

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Special note: The real name has not been unlocked, but the restricted power is no longer satisfied with the sluggishness of the main body and is ready to burst out in the agitation.

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"I see...you like this?"

Iori looked closely at the long sword that was difficult for ordinary people to use. The main body of the sword was like jade and outlined with alloy lines. The sword spine was straight and thick, and the blade was divided into a smooth front end that was good for stabbing, and a wavy back end that was good for tearing. Overall, it looked quite different from the styles of the Far East and the mainland.

This was not intentionally designed by Nobuyasu and others, nor was it deliberately created by Iori, but as they said -

"It's like it was born this way, it just came out of its shell"

And the "other self" inside Iori seems to be very satisfied with the sword.

"Then there is only one thing left..."

Iori looked through the walls and windows at the vast ocean in the distance.

"Come and fulfill the promise, Izumo Qing Canglong!"

Volume 44: White Moonlight of the Seireitei: Chapter : [Mingjing Shisui]

A strange man covered in a cloak came to the seaside. Although he acted low-key, the strange mask made people recognize his identity at a glance. He was the great swordsman who once repelled Wang Long at sea and saved many soldiers.

But he ignored the people who came to talk to him, bought a sampan from a fisherman and went out to sea, leaving countless fantasies behind him.

"He's obviously a swordsman, but he doesn't have a sword."

"Is he going home? I heard he came from the other side of the sea."

"A small boat cannot cross the ocean."

"He was holding something in his hands, wrapped in sackcloth."

"Could he be going to challenge Wang Long?"

——Someone's words made everyone silent, but this idea was like a seed, and it began to grow wildly and uncontrollably.

The Izumo Blue Dragon was once worshipped as a god by them, but about ten years ago, its actions began to become strange. Not only did it rarely leave its nest and start wandering around, it also took the initiative to go onto land to look for large aliens (dangerous species) living inland to fight.

Every battle ended with the victory of the Azure Dragon, and almost all the aliens on the island chose to surrender to it.

Even so, it did not feel satisfied and continued to look for targets to fight, from the sea to the land to the sky, as if it wanted to turn all places it could reach into its own territory.

However, its actions do not show any will to become the "king". It seems to be purely pursuing battles with the strong, even including confrontations with human armies.

This lasted for ten years, and the islands, especially the coastal countries, suffered greatly, forcing them, who originally revered the Azure Dragon as a god, to unite and form a powerful fleet to go on an expedition...

Facts have proved that even if a large army is sent out, it is impossible to kill the majestic dragon. The foreigners thousands of years ago could not do it, and the people of the island country today cannot do it either.

But... this mysterious swordsman who injured Qing Canglong's strong man by himself, can he create this miracle?

More and more people learned the news that Iori was going out to sea in a small boat. They were either worried or expectant. Some were afraid of the Dragon King's thundering wrath, while others prayed to the gods and Buddhas for Iori's military fortune to prosper.

Unconsciously, all kinds of visions and thousands of worries surrounded Iori.

...At this moment, Iori was completely focused. He neither cared nor concerned about what others thought. He rode his boat downstream along the current and before he knew it, he was far away from the coast. There was endless ocean all around him, and it seemed as if he was the only one left in the world.

There is no need to look for it deliberately, just wait quietly, because the boy knows that certain things will definitely come!

It's like gravity, like fate, as natural as the way fruits fall to the ground when they are ripe.

The cool sea breeze became even more humid, making the corners of the cloak that were blown up seem to become heavier, absorbing enough water vapor and hanging at the feet.

The clouds in the sky gradually gathered from all directions, changing from flawless pure white to gloomy gray. The hollow edges in the center were glowing with a faint golden light, like the pupils of a god observing the human world.

"Humans and animals are subject to birth, aging, sickness and death, and immortals and gods are subject to the five decays of heaven and man. Nothing in this world can escape the bondage of time and fate. It is an incurable disease, a curse bestowed upon every living being since birth... You can also call it a blessing."

After all, the world is not always beautiful—Iori said as he held the long object wrapped in linen.

"You are so powerful, your body is as hard as steel, your scales are armor, your teeth are swords, your claws are spears, you can stir up the wind and clouds by swinging your body, and you can bring down thunder by shaking your mane. You are simply the most perfect creature in the world~

However, even you cannot resist the erosion of time..."

Roar--

From far to near, a low hum was heard from the clouds, and a majestic figure was revealed from the cracks.

"Just like a beautiful flower, since it is destined to wither, it is better to let it wither beautifully!"

boom!

A thick white thunder fell towards the boat from the sky!

"Is this what you desire?"

Grasping the hilt of the sword, the strong wind blew away the simple linen cloth, revealing the slender sword blade as clear as jade.

Zheng!

The blazing white sword pressure shot out, like a waning moon colliding violently with the lightning in mid-air. In an instant, strong winds blew and the lightning collapsed!

Arcs of electricity exploded around the boat, and the waves caused the sampan to sway up and down, but it always stood firmly on the bow.

"Then let me, as the god of death, grant you this blessing of fate!"

The long sword pointed to the sky, and the huge body was winding like a mountain range floating in the sky. With a flick of its tail, it parted the gray clouds and fell down at a speed comparable to thunder.

Bang!

The thirty-meter-high wave crest rolled back, and the boat headed towards the wave. Facing the huge wave that could easily swallow him, Iori slashed his sword from top to bottom -

break!

Just like a re-enactment of a myth, the ocean waves were split into two by an invisible force of energy.

However, what appeared from behind the waves was the mouth of an evil dragon with sharp teeth like mountains of knives and swords. The energy that could split the waves was torn apart easily, and the boat was bitten into countless pieces that were scattered into the sea.

The Azure Dragon didn't hesitate at all. After biting the boat into pieces, it dived directly into the sea. Almost at the same time, Iori appeared in the air and slashed the silver mane on its back with his sword.

Stab it!

Large pieces of mane were cut off, hard scales were cut open, hot blood gushed out, and the sea breeze carried the heat of life.

If he hadn't bowed his head, Iori's sword would have landed directly on Qing Canglong's forehead!

Snapped!

A shadow fell quickly, and like a steel chariot running at full speed, it knocked Iori out hard!