"It seems that the Mizukage won't easily hand over Forging Island to our Kaguya Clan."
"But the advantages of our Kaguya Clan aren't easily taken."
"That Ninjato from earlier looks quite good."
"Even without Forging Island, they should compensate our Kaguya Clan with at least one Ninjato."
Kaguya Hikari arrived at the Mizukage's Building.
"Mizukage-sama."
The Third Mizukage looked at Kaguya Hikari, his expression still calm, but the anger in his eyes almost tangible.
"Kaguya Hikari, do you know what you've done?"
Kaguya Hikari looked faintly at the Third Mizukage.
"Mizukage-sama, I just wanted to see what the young blacksmith capable of crafting at the level of the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords looks like. Also, I wanted to see our Kaguya Clan's Forging Island."
"Mizukage-sama, since Forging Island belongs to our Kaguya Clan, logically, this young blacksmith should belong to us too, right?"
The Third Mizukage interrupted Kaguya Hikari.
"That's impossible."
"Then at least give our Kaguya Clan one Ninjato. We don't ask for much, just the Ninjato that the young blacksmith just crafted. Mizukage-sama, can't it be arranged like this?"
Upon hearing this news, the Third Mizukage was first surprised, then delighted.
Delighted by Uehara Soma's efficiency.
It hadn't been long since Kiriichimonji was crafted, and now Uehara Soma had already crafted a second Ninjato.
This was much faster than what the Third Mizukage had originally anticipated.
The Third Mizukage didn't know what Ninjato Uehara Soma had crafted.
But the Third Mizukage understood the Kaguya Clan.
Kaguya Hikari not asking for on of the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords, but instead directly asking for the Ninjato Uehara Soma had just crafted, proved that this Ninjato was likely superior to the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords.
"No."
Therefore, the Third Mizukage refused Kaguya Hikari's request.
Kaguya Hikari's expression darkened.
"Mizukage-sama, if you won't give Forging Island to our Kaguya Clan, and won't give a Ninjato to our Kaguya Clan either, have you forgotten your promise to our Kaguya Clan?"
"You're in this position solely thanks to the support of our Kaguya Clan."
For the first time, the Third Mizukage's expression changed.
This was a sore spot for the Third Mizukage.
Indeed, it was with the support of the Kaguya Clan that the Third Mizukage had obtained the position of Mizukage.
However, the Kaguya Clan constantly demanded, requested, and even threatened the Third Mizukage, leveraging this fact, gaining more than they had given.
For the Third Mizukage, this matter was like a rope forever binding him.
It was also like a thorn, deeply embedded in the Third Mizukage's heart.
"Forging Island cannot be given to you, nor can Soma's Ninjato, but my promise, I will fulfill. I can compensate you in other ways."
"I can give you another island."
"You can also choose one from Sewing Needle, Helmet Splitter, Splash, the three Ninjato."
"Compared to my previous promise to you, it's not lacking in the slightest."
Kaguya Hikari said discontentedly.
"Other islands are useless to our Kaguya Clan."
"Those three Ninjato are also unsuitable for our Kaguya Clan. We have no use for them. If Mizukage-sama insists on choosing one from the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords for our Kaguya Clan."
"Then, we will only accept one from the Twinswords, Thunder Swords or Samehada."
Kaguya Hikari could sense the remarkable power of the Blue Rose Sword.
However, Kaguya Hikari had never personally witnessed the Blue Rose Sword's attacks.
Therefore, Kaguya Hikari could only speculate that the Blue Rose Sword was likely better than many of the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords.
However, if the Kaguya Clan could obtain one of the Twinswords, Thunder Swords, or Samehada.
Kaguya Hikari would also accept.
After all, the strength of the Blue Rose Sword is unknown.
And compared to the other four Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords, they are on a higher level.
Within the Hidden Mist Village, it is known that the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords are divided into the top three blades and the bottom four blades.
The top three blades are much stronger than the bottom four.
The Third Mizukage remained silent for a moment.
"Alright."
"I will give one to your Kaguya Clan."
"But, Kaguya Hikari, I have already given Forging Island to Uehara Soma, and the Ninjato forged by Uehara Soma belongs to him. No one is allowed to trespass on Forging Island without my permission again in the future otherwise..." A murderous aura emerged on the third Mizukage.
Kaguya Hikari narrowed his eyes slight but in the end he shrunk back and replied
"I understand, Mizukage-sama."
Thud!
The door closed.
After a while, a deep voice emanated from the throat of the Third Mizukage.
"Kaguya Clan... It seems like it's time to remove this thorn on my side"
...
Returning to the Kaguya Clan, Kaguya Hikari reported the message to the clan head.
The elder remained silent for a moment upon hearing Kaguya Hikari's report.
"Hikari, you've worked hard. Go rest for now."
"Yes, clan head"
After Kaguya Hikari left, the elder sighed deeply.
"Short-sighted, arrogant."
"The Kaguya Clan has changed completely now, and the members of the clan are becoming more and more uncontrollable. If this continues, we will end up like the Uchiha Clan in Konoha."
"The Uchiha Clan, once one of Konoha's founding clans, now finds itself in an extremely awkward situation within Konoha."
"The conflict with the Konoha Elders is escalating."
"The relationship with Konoha is deteriorating."
"There are hardly any Ninja clans left with even half-friendly ties with them."
"At this rate, the fate of the Uchiha doesn't look promising."
The Kaguya Clan has longstanding ties with the Hyuga Clan, so they are well-informed about some internal matters of Konoha.
The current situation of the Kaguya Clan reminds the elder of the Uchiha.
The people of the Kaguya Clan are as radical as those of the Uchiha Clan.
No, they're even more radical, more aggressive, and uncontrollable.
And they lack intelligence.
In the elder's view, Kaguya Hikari's actions are very unwise.
The benefits obtained are not significant, and they've offended too many people in one go for a mere sword.
It's simply the worst choice.
However, the elder can't change Kaguya Hikari.
Even if one Kaguya Hikari changes, there are still more people like that in the Kaguya Clan.
"The Kaguya Clan did provide significant support for the rise of the Third Mizukage, but they have demanded a lot from him without showing any signs of restraint."
"If this continues, gratitude will turn into resentment."
"The Kaguya Clan will end up just like Konoha's Uchiha, facing hostility, resentment, alienation, and possibly even worse treatment than Konoha's Uchiha."
"After all, the Kaguya Clan doesn't have the same power as the Uchiha."
"The awakening of the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai in the Kaguya Clan has been rare for a long time."
"But the Uchiha Clan has no shortage of Sharingan."
The elder's eyes showed a hint of self-blame.
"As the clan head, I can't do anything. I don't deserve this position as clan head."
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