Naruto: I'm Not a Pokémon

"Then which ninja sword should I choose?"

Finally, the key question was asked, and Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but smile.

"Of course, long knife* stitches!"

Chapter 40: Getting on the Boat and Going to Sea

"Long knife*stitches?"

"That's right. You see, not only does the needle make no sound when it attacks because of its blade structure, but it also has built-in steel wire that can be used to set traps in the fog. It can be said that it is a perfect match for your silent killing technique."

Jianchuan Ju tried hard to persuade Zabuza in his ear, and gradually Zabuza himself became a little shaken.

"But the sword techniques I learned are mainly about chopping, and I don't know how to use wire skills."

"From what you said, has anyone learned the unique attack methods of the seven ninja swords in advance? Even the beheading sword is completely different from the swordsmanship you are using now."

As he spoke, Jianchuan Tachibana also glanced at the 5-60cm short sword that Zabuza was currently using.

"Besides, you can't become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and use stitches right now. Fighting skills can be practiced. These skills are nothing. Fighting style is the most difficult to change."

"So, my style is... using wire?"

Seeing that Zabuza was still hesitant, Jianchuan Tachibana directly put his arms around his neck and quickly caught up with the three people in front.

"Don't worry, I'll give you some steel wire for combat later. You can practice with it first. It's always good to have more skills."

Although Zabuza was still a little confused, he felt that what Jianchuan Tachibana said made sense, so he had to write this matter down and concentrate on his journey.

Since they were bringing an ordinary person, Ichiro Shimotsuki, with them this time, they did not travel very fast. It took them more than two days of stopping and walking before they arrived at a port city in the south of the Water Country.

Because it is a port city close to the Land of Fire, it has a strong business atmosphere. The hustle and bustle of traffic and people coming and going is very different from the somewhat depressing atmosphere of the Hidden Mist Village.

However, among the few people, Qing and Mei Terumi were not on an overseas mission for the first time, and they were no longer surprised by such scenes.

As a time traveler, Jianchuan Ju would never think that this city, which had just been initially electrified, was so grand.

Only Zabuza Momochi, a ninja of commoner origin, had basically never left the Hidden Mist Village. At this moment, he felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, and everything he saw was new to him.

Fortunately, this guy has a heavy idol image, and his face was wrapped in bandages so his expression was invisible, so he didn't make any jokes.

After all, they had a mission to accomplish, so they did not stay in the city for long. They went straight to the port to take a boat to the Kingdom of Craftsmen.

"So big!"

As soon as Zabuza entered the port, he was shocked by the huge passenger ship in front of him.

At this moment, Jianchuan Ju didn't have the time to complain about Zabuza's unfamiliarity with things. Instead, he looked back at the city made up of a mixture of stone and wood that the group had just walked through.

Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Sure enough, the contrast between the brick, stone and wood house and this huge steel ship is a bit too strong."

This passenger ship, which is dozens of meters long and painted in blue and white, can carry about four to five hundred passengers. It does not feel like a product of this era at all.

The tourists boarding the ship nearby were not curious at all. A large number of passengers boarded the ship in an orderly manner with their luggage.

Even after getting on the boat, Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but gently touch the metal railing of the ship.

Qing clapped his hands, signaling the three disciples to focus their attention.

"Okay, it will take another four days to reach the Land of Craftsmen. During the voyage, the three of you will take turns following Mr. Shimotsuki and ensure his safety."

"So what about you, Mr. Qing?"

"I will naturally participate in protection when necessary."

The three of them didn't expect that Qing, who was always rigorous in his work, seemed to be wanting to be lazy at this time, but they had no choice but to obey orders.

Fortunately, Shimotsuki Ichiro was generous enough to book a single suite for everyone, which helped to ease their dissatisfaction. Otherwise, with the commission for a C-level mission, they might have to squeeze into a four-person room.

"Four days. If you run on the water, you can get there in a day and a half."

"So you're planning to run across the sea with Mr. Shimotsuki on your back? And you want to run without taking a break the whole time?"

When Mei Terumi heard Zabuza's utterly irrational words, she rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Okay, you two can take a look around the boat first. I'll be in charge of protecting Mr. Shimotsuki."

After saying this, Jianchuan Ju turned his head and looked at Shimotsuki Ichiro.

The old man just nodded and didn't think there was anything wrong with only one child protecting him.

After all, this mission was not actually dangerous for him, but the store manager insisted on arranging the mission and designated this team to provide protection.

As an old man older than the people of the Hidden Mist Village, he had no intention of knowing what was going on behind this kind of thing.

After Mei Terumi and the other person left, Tachibana Kanegawa just stood on the deck with Ichiro Shimotsuki, quietly looking at the sea.

Maybe he felt a little bored after looking at the sea for too long, so Ichiro Shimotsuki turned around and looked at Jianchuan Ju who was teasing Lanzai, and found a random topic to chat about.

"Boy, it seems like you have never seen a psychic beast like this before."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju stopped what he was doing, but did not give a direct answer.

"Master, have you seen many psychic beasts?"

"Of course. I was there when the Hidden Mist Village was first established. I have seen all the ninjas and summoned beasts in the village, big and small."

I feel like Ichiro Shimotsuki is bragging, but I have no evidence.

"Aren't you a specialist in making ninja tools? And you know so much about summoning beasts?"

"You are ignorant, boy. Many summoned beasts also need weapons! Just like a frog like you, you can definitely use a short knife."

Speaking of summoned beasts' short swords, the first thing that came to Jianchuan Ju's mind was Gamabunta's more than ten-meter-long "short sword".

That thing couldn't have been made by humans, right?

"Haha, that's not necessary. Lanzai's current attack methods are still good enough."

Jianchuan Ju laughed it off and tried to fool him. Actually, when Lanzai's level increases, he will learn some slashing skills. However, Jianchuan Ju guessed that this kind of skills should be accompanied by the technique of condensing chakra energy knife, so there is no need to equip him with another weapon.

Even if you don't have any, it won't be too late to prepare weapons after you have learned the relevant skills. Now the main means of attack for me and Lan Zai is still based on long-range output.

"Tsk, you ignorant brat."

Seeing that the business was not going well, old man Shuangyue seemed a little unhappy.

However, Jianchuan Ju thought that maybe he could really wear a short sword. It was not for attacking or anything, but it might mislead the enemy and make them think that he was a melee ninja, which would be somewhat useful.

However, there is no need to find a master to make such a purely decorative weapon. We don’t have the money!

As long as it's easy to wear and doesn't affect your movement, and the quality isn't too bad, and when you really need to take it out to use it occasionally, don't let it break directly like Kakashi did with the White Fang Blade, it'll be fine.

Just when Jianchuan Ju was thinking about whether he should ask Zabuza where he bought his short sword.

There was a commotion on the other side of the deck.

Chapter 41 Chance Encounter

"Hey, kid! You bumped into someone, and you don't even have an apology?"

"It's obviously you!"

The noise of the commotion on the other side was getting louder and louder, but Jianchuan Ju did not go over to join in the fun immediately. Instead, he turned to look at old man Shimotsuki Ichiro.

Who would have thought that the old man, at such an old age, would still be so eager to join in the fun. He didn't even notice Jianchuan Ju's inquiring gaze and was already preparing to walk to the other side of the deck to take a closer look.

Seeing this, Jianchuan Ju had no choice but to hurry up and catch up. Although his 'Danger Prediction' didn't show any movement, he was still on an escort mission after all, so it was better not to make any mistakes.

However, when Jianchuan Ju approached and saw the two people arguing, he was shocked.

There is nothing much to say about the ordinary-looking young man. Judging from his attire, he should be just an ordinary Genin from the Hidden Mist Village. The two people in the same attire who are staring at him from behind should be his teammates.

The focus was on the ten-year-old boy on the weaker side. Jianchuan Ju's eyes were involuntarily fixed on him.

He had messy black short hair, wore a dark blue ninja suit, and had two bulging ninja tool bags on his waist, which made him look ordinary. But the Konoha forehead protector on his head, the Uchiha clan emblem on his back, and the somewhat ridiculous windproof goggles on his face all revealed his identity.

Uchiha Obito!

"Why is he here?" Jianchuan Ju was shocked, but before he could think about it, several members of the Kirigakure were ready to attack Uchiha Obito.

Seeing that the brat was still arrogant, the leading Genin swung his fist and hit Uchiha Obito in the face.

"Shu~"

Just when the Kirigakure Genin's fist was only a few centimeters away from hitting Uchiha Obito's eyepiece.

A silver-haired figure suddenly appeared between the two of them and firmly grasped his fist that was about to fall.

The Genin pulled his hand out several times but failed.

"Kakashi! You don't have to do anything. I was just about to take care of him!"

Uchiha Obito, who was clearly stunned by the other party's direct attack, shamelessly refused when he saw Kakashi helping him.

When the two teammates of the Genin saw that their companion was restrained by a little devil, they immediately stepped forward to help and were even ready to take out their weapons to fight back.

But at the same time, a handsome young man with blond hair suddenly appeared beside the two men with a smile on his face and shook their hands which had just taken out their weapons.

"It's just a small misunderstanding. It shouldn't be enough to require the use of weapons, right?"

At this moment, the three Genin from the Hidden Mist Village had their backs soaked with cold sweat. Just seeing that the other party was able to control the three of them so easily, it would be easy for them to take their lives.

But due to the concern of face, he couldn't open his mouth to soften his words, so he could only say weird things like "This is in the territory of the Water Country." and "Don't underestimate the Blood Mist Ninja."

Seeing that the other party had no intention of continuing the conflict, the blond young man naturally let go of his hands.

"Okay, Kakashi. Let him go. It's just a little misunderstanding."

"Yes, Minato-sensei."

The three people who were released by the other party felt that they had lost face. They didn't say another word, but quickly left the deck and returned to the cabin.

Jianchuan Ju estimated that the few people would not leave the cabin for the next few days.

Seeing that there was nothing exciting to watch, the people around also dispersed one by one.

Jianchuan Ju looked at the brown-haired girl who came over and was scolding Uchiha Obito, and her heart was not as calm as she appeared.

Namikaze Minato, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, Nohara Rin. How could the famous Minato team be on the flight from the Land of Water to the Land of Craftsmen at this time?

At this moment, Jianchuan Ju's brain was working rapidly.

At present, Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin should have just graduated from the Ninja Academy. Kakashi is still only a Chunin, and the Minato Class was established not long ago.

Although Konoha has already gone to war with Sunagakure, it was only a small-scale conflict in the early stages of the war. Iwagakure is just taking the opportunity to denounce Konoha, and it is hard to say whether troops will be sent to the Land of Earth.

Minato Namikaze's real reputation as the "Yellow Flash" was basically earned during the Third Ninja World War. Although his strength may be very strong at this time, his position in Konoha should be just a young and capable jonin, not an indispensable force on the battlefield.

That's why he could take his three disciples out to perform some ordinary tasks to train new people. Jianchuan Ju, who had sorted out his thoughts, breathed a sigh of relief.

There's no way. None of these people are easy to deal with. Even if they are familiar characters from the original novel, it's still a little scary when they suddenly appear in front of you.

Just now, Jianchuan Ju even thought about whether he should take advantage of the fact that Uchiha Obito is still the last one in the group to kill him.

After all, when he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan in the future, he caused great trouble to the entire Hidden Mist Village.

Using illusions to control the Fourth Mizukage, intensifying the blood mist policy, and slaughtering the bloodline families, it can be said that the Hidden Mist Village has been brought to the point where it has become the shame of the five major ninja villages.

Fortunately, Jianchuan Ju still has some rationality, and it is hard to say what will happen in the future. If I dare to attack Uchiha Obito now, I guess even Qing teacher may not be able to protect me.

"Hey, kid, let's go."

Seeing that there was no more excitement, Jianchuan Ju was still staring there blankly, and Shimotsuki Ichiro had to pat him with his hand to remind him.

"Oh, okay, Mr. Shimotsuki."

Jianchuan Tachibana withdrew his gaze in time, but when he was about to leave, he found that Namikaze Minato seemed to be glancing at him vaguely.

Jianchuan Ju almost couldn't hold back his expression.

Fortunately, nothing happened in the end, and Minato's team left the deck in a noisy manner.

"Little boy, you seem to be worried."

"Uh, nothing much, it's just that those guys just now were very strong."

Of course Jianchuan Ju couldn't tell the truth, so he had to make up an excuse.

"Haha, the blond one is okay, but the black-haired one is so irritable and won't amount to anything in the future. As an old man, I have a pretty good eye for people."

"Haha, yeah."