"Soma, you have already forged Kiriichimonji. Mizukage-sama's orders have come down. Forging Island will not be disbanded, and your identity as a blacksmith can be retained."
"For now, there is no hurry to forge the second Ninjato."
"I'll first assess your strength, and then conduct targeted special training."
"Forging Master Spiritual Land, it must be very dangerous, right?"
"The difficulty of the commission to obtain such special materials is certainly not low."
"Even if you can recruit team members, Soma, you still need to have a certain ability to protect yourself at least."
Uehara Soma was somewhat surprised by Biwa Juzo's words.
Uehara Soma could tell that Biwa Juzo was not only acting according to the orders of the Third Mizukage but also considering Uehara Soma's interests as the primary concern.
"Juzo-senpai, thank you."
"No need."
Biwa Juzo waved his hand.
"Soma, I actually have my own selfish motives. I don't know if you've heard about it, but we, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, faced a mere Genin from Konoha and ended up in a miserable defeat."
"Four people died on the spot."
"Only three of us were left, barely alive."
"That incident was like a nightmare to me."
"I now only need to close my eyes, and I will recall the scene at that time."
Biwa Juzo said, his fist subconsciously clenched, veins bulging on his arm.
"I'm too weak."
"I thought that having the title of one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist would make me unbeatable."
"But facing that person, I had no resistance at all."
"I'm not reconciled."
"After returning to the village, I kept thinking, am I not suitable to continue being a ninja anymore? Do I not have the qualification to continue being a ninja? But Soma, you have given me new hope!"
"There is a longing in my heart."
"If you can forge a Ninjato that suits me better than the Executioner's Blade, a Ninjato stronger than it, then maybe I can have the strength to erase the shame of the past and take revenge on that Genin."
Uehara Soma's heart stirred slightly.
From Biwa Juzo's words, it can be seen that Biwa Juzo also seems to feel that the Executioner's Blade is not strong enough.
There is only one ability to absorb blood and automatically repair.
Apart from this, there is nothing special.
Compared to regular Ninjato, there is really not much difference.
Kiriichimonji, no matter what, still possesses an Unhealable characteristic.
Even if what Uehara Soma forges is only of ordinary quality.
But it can still maintain its effect for ten days.
After contracting with Hoshigaki Kisame, this time is increased to fifteen days.
However you look at it, Kiriichimonji is a stronger Ninjato than the Executioner's Blade.
It's completely understandable for Biwa Juzo to have such expectations.
The first Ninjato Uehara Soma forged was Kiriichimonji.
As long as Forging Master Spiritual Land exists, Uehara Soma can forge more Ninjato.
The next Ninjato he forges is likely to be stronger than Kiriichimonji.
When a person suffers a great blow and loses their goal, they become depressed, confused, and lost. But when they rediscover their goal, their mindset changes.
Now Biwa Juzo has found his target, which is to seek revenge against Might Duy.
However, Biwa Juzo seems unaware that Might Duy is already dead.
Might Duy defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist using a mutually assured destruction method.
But Uehara Soma said nothing.
As someone who hasn't spent much time on Forging Island, but knows Konoha intelligence that even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist don't know, Uehara Soma has no way to explain the source of the information.
"Juzo-senpai, that day will come."
"Then I'll thank you in advance."
Biwa Juzo flashed a smile.
"Shall we go out? Is there any suitable place here?"
Uehara Soma shrugged.
"Anywhere is fine."
"Now there are only three people on the entire Forging Island: me, my forging assistant Arafuni, and you, Juzo-senpai."
The two arrived outside.
Biwa Juzo looked towards an open space.
"Soma, let's use this place. Use your two Water Release Ninjutsu, and let me see."
Uehara Soma stepped forward and formed seals.
"Water Release, Water Clone!"
In the next moment, beside Uehara Soma, there appeared an identical figure.
Biwa Juzo was slightly stunned, then his eyes lit up.
"Water Release, Hiding in Mist Jutsu!"
A large amount of water mist spread out, enveloping the nearby area.
Biwa Juzo's eyes shone even brighter.
"Juzo-senpai, how is it?"
Biwa Juzo looked at Uehara Soma, sighed after a while.
"Soma, if I didn't know that you forged such a formidable Ninjato like Kiriichimonji, I would think that it's a waste for you to not be a ninja and instead be a blacksmith."
"Your talent in Water Release is very good."
"It's not just good."
"It can completely rival those geniuses in the village."
"With this, as long as you study seriously, it won't take long for you, Soma, to have quite impressive strength."
Biwa Juzo pondered for a moment.
"You have already learned Water Clone Jutsu and Hiding in Mist Jutsu, so next, I will teach you Water Release Water Prison Jutsu. This Ninjutsu can complement the two Ninjutsu you already know."
Uehara Soma remembered.
During Kakashi and Zabuza's confrontation.
Zabuza used this Ninjutsu to cause quite a bit of trouble for Kakashi.
If it weren't for Naruto's outburst, Kakashi would likely have suffered a major setback.
To have such an effect on an elite Jonin, even though Water Prison Jutsu is only a C-rank Ninjutsu in terms of rating, it is enough to prove the value of this Ninjutsu.
"Alright, Juzo-senpai."
"Watch closely."
Biwa Juzo first explained the details of Water Prison Jutsu to Uehara Soma, then proceeded with a demonstration.
He deliberately slowed down the hand seals.
"Water Release: Water Prison Jutsu!"
A spherical Water Prison appeared in front of Biwa Juzo.
The water flowed, capable of trapping objects within the Water Prison.
"Soma, now you try."
"Yes."
Uehara Soma nodded.
He closed his eyes first, recalling what Biwa Juzo had just explained and the hand seals Biwa Juzo had used. Shortly after, he opened his eyes and formed the same hand seals as Biwa Juzo.
"Water Release, Water Prison Jutsu!"
In the next moment, a water sphere identical to the one in front of Biwa Juzo appeared.
Uehara Soma raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Learned in one go? Have I reached this level too? Like Uchiha Itachi?"
"However, I'm already fifteen years old now, while Uchiha Itachi was only a few years old at the time."
Biwa Juzo showed a surprised expression.
"Soma, you really surprised me."
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