"Besides the Medical Department, forging also seems to require highly precise operational skills."
"Kushimaru Kuriarare, due to his proficiency in using the Longsword Sewing Needle, possesses excellent precision operational skills."
"So, what about the Great Blacksmith who forged the Longsword Sewing Needle back then?"
"The precision operational skills of that Great Blacksmith who can forge such shinobi tools must be exceptional."
"And Uehara Soma's Forging Technique is probably not inferior to that Great Blacksmith."
"Kiriichimonji, Blue Rose Sword, they are both extremely powerful ninjato."
"The possibility of Uehara Soma possessing precision operational skills to the extent of stitching Ao's wounds is very high!"
...
Forging Island.
Uehara Soma carefully sews the last line on the glove.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the forging.]
[Successful forging of God's Hand.]
[Completion level, Excellent.]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Body Modification Technique experience x2000.]
Upon hearing the prompt, Uehara Soma's expression turned puzzled.
"2000 experience directly for an Excellent level completion."
"But, it's for the Body Modification Technique?"
"Is it because Dr. Stylish excels in the Body Modification Technique, so this reward is given to me?"
"This is a bit underwhelming for me."
Uehara Soma expressed slight disappointment.
Even though he directly gained 2000 experience.
Because Uehara Soma felt that, considering his situation, the probability of using this technique was not high.
Compared to this, Uehara Soma would prefer improvements in combat or in Forging Technique.
A burst of information flooded Uehara Soma's mind.
[God's Hand.]
[Type: Gloves.]
[Quality: Excellent.]
[Abilities: Operational Enhancement - An Excellent level replica that can increase the user's precision operational skills tenfold.]
[Note: According to the Third Principle of Forgers, this glove cannot harm the wielder.]
"Tenfold..."
"Put it on and give it a try."
Uehara Soma put on the God's Hand, looked at the forging table, took out the materials, and picked up the tools.
As soon as he started, Uehara Soma could feel it.
This was a completely different sensation from previous operations.
Uehara Soma's eyes lit up.
"My precision operational skills have improved a lot."
"As a result, it also brings improvement to my Forging Technique."
Uehara Soma looked at the semi-transparent panel in front of him.
[Name: Uehara Soma.]
[Comprehensive Strength: Chunin.]
[Swordsmanship: Familiar (1300).]
[Body Modification Technique: Familiar (2000).]
[Forging Technique: Good (Proficient - Forging Island bonus, God's Hand bonus).]
[Task Items: Thug Recruitment Token x2.]
[Blacksmith Reputation: 696.]
[Evaluation: As a blacksmith, the foundation is decent. With his own forging site, forging equipment, and the bonuses from Forging Technique, there is a chance to forge shinobi tools of superior quality.]
[As a Ninja, the strength is worrisome; in war, can only be considered as high-level cannon fodder.]
"To think that my Forging Technique was directly elevated by one level."
"Not bad, not bad."
"Compared to Excellent level, Proficient level is another level."
"This means that my future forging will be smoother."
"The possibility of failure is smaller."
To be honest, Uehara Soma was somewhat disappointed with the God's Hand Blueprint before.
Because Uehara Soma couldn't think of a suitable contracting party.
The only one that Uehara Soma felt could fit wasn't from the Hidden Mist Village.
It would take many years until Orochimaru defected from Konoha.
Even if Orochimaru defected from Konoha, it wouldn't necessarily lead to a good relationship with the Hidden Mist Village.
But now, even if God's Hand never formed a contract in his lifetime, Uehara Soma felt that crafting this shinobi tool was worth it.
"In that case, I actually don't need to force God's Hand into a contract."
"Unless I obtain something better, more suitable as a replacement."
A contract can get a one-time reward.
If I were to receive a reward from Orochimaru, it would certainly not be lacking.
However, the improvement in Forging Technique is more important to Uehara Soma.
Uehara Soma simply tidied up the more important things on the forging table.
Then he opened the door.
Biwa Juzo made room.
When he saw that Uehara Soma didn't have a ninjato in his hand, his pupils contracted slightly.
Then, he patted Uehara Soma's shoulder.
"Soma, it's okay."
"Failure is a very normal thing."
"Forging, such things, even that Great Blacksmith from back then often failed."
"Failure can also gain experience."
"And Soma, your previous two attempts at forging ninjato were successful, which is already remarkable."
"Next time, just keep going."
"But never doubt yourself just because of one failure."
"Soma, your Forging Technique is definitely not a problem."
...
Biwa Juzo said a lot to comfort Uehara Soma.
This left Uehara Soma feeling a bit amused and bemused.
But just as Uehara Soma was about to explain, a figure swiftly approached from afar.
Biwa Juzo instinctively became alert.
However, he quickly recognized the newcomer and relaxed.
"Mizukage-sama."
"Juzo, Soma."
The Third Mizukage's figure halted in front of Uehara Soma and Biwa Juzo.
"Soma, your precision operational skills must be excellent, right?"
Uehara Soma didn't understand why the Third Mizukage asked this, but as a blacksmith, this aspect must certainly be top-notch.
Uehara Soma nodded.
"There might be something that needs your assistance."
The Third Mizukage quickly added, "Ao has suffered serious injuries, with many wounds needing stitching, some of which are internal and beyond the capabilities of the medical ninjas in the Medical Department."
"Their precision operational skills are not sufficient."
"Those medical ninjas said that if Kushimaru Kuriarare were still alive, with his abilities, he could perform this surgery."
"But Kushimaru Kuriarare is already deceased."
"Soma, you can forge the Kiriichimonji and Blue Rose Sword. Your mastery of Forging Technique must be outstanding, and your precision operational skills are certainly not lacking."
"Would you be willing to give it a try?"
Uehara Soma processed the information provided by the Third Mizukage.
He had some knowledge of Ao.
As a Jonin from the Hidden Mist Village, during Terumi Mei's era, he held a high position in the village. Otherwise, he wouldn't have qualified to accompany Terumi Mei to the Five Kage Summit as her guard.
Moreover, he is the only ninja in the entire shinobi world, apart from the Hyuga, who possesses the Byakugan.
During the Five Kage Summit, he saw through Danzo's use of Kotoamatsukami Genjutsu on Mifune.
At the same time, he was also the one who saw through Uchiha Obito's Genjutsu on Yagura.
In the history of the future Hidden Mist Village, he plays a very important role.
"Mizukage-sama, I don't know the specifics right now, but I am willing to try. However, I cannot guarantee that my abilities are sufficient, nor can I guarantee that the surgery will definitely succeed."
The Third Mizukage smiled.
"Of course."
"Even if it fails, it won't be your fault, Soma."
"We can only blame the ninjas of Konoha."
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