The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Name: Uehara Osamu.

Overall strength: Chunin.

Swordsmanship: Proficient 5300.

Human body modification: Familiar with 2000

Forging Technique: Excellent Mastery of Forging Island Bonus, Divine Hand Bonus.

Quest Item: 1 Henchman Recruitment Orders.

Blacksmith reputation: 269.

Evaluation: As a blacksmith, the basics are quite good. Because he has his own forging grounds and equipment, his forging skills are enhanced, and he has a chance to create ninja tools of superior quality or higher.

As a ninja, his strength is questionable, and in war, he can only be considered high-level cannon fodder.

The Third Mizukage glanced at the dragon bone in the Taketori Neko's hand.

He couldn't help but glance in the direction of Uehara Xiu, feeling a sense of amazement.

As far as the Third Mizukage knew, Uehara Osamu had already forged three swords of the same caliber as the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist.

Kiriichimonji, the Blue Rose Sword, and this Dragon Bone.

And less than half a year has passed.

"Cat, how badly are you hurt?"

"Reporting to the Mizukage, Mayuko-senpai used a healing ninjutsu on me, and I feel much better now. If it's time to fight, I can go now."

As he spoke, the bamboo cat struggled to stand up.

However, he exerted too much force while standing up, which caused him to lose his balance despite his serious injury.

He was about to fall.

Fortunately, the nearby Pipa Juzo was quick-witted and patted it, which helped it stand up again.

"Mayuko, how long do you think it will take for the cat to recover?"

The Third Mizukage turned to look at Ringo Mayuko as she walked over.

"Reporting to Lord Mizukage, it will take at least three days for me to heal the cat's severe injuries, but it will take even longer to fully recover."

The Third Mizukage frowned slightly.

"Three days is manageable, but the bamboo-harvesting clan probably won't give us that much time."

"Lord Mizukage, I'm fine."

With a determined look in his eyes, Taketori Neko said to the Third Mizukage, "As long as my major injuries are healed, I can fight. The plan proposed by Shu is indeed a better plan for the village."

"I can do it."

The third Mizukage nodded.

"Alright, let's begin in three days."

The Third Mizukage has left.

The Bamboo Cutter Cat stayed on the Forging Island.

The next day, Uehara Osamu arrived at the training ground, not far away from Ringo Ameyuri, who had arrived earlier.

"Senior Xiu."

"Yu Yuri, morning."

Uehara Osamu glanced at Ringo Ameyuri.

Compared to when she first came to Forging Island, Ringo Ameyuri has changed quite a bit.

It's mainly about temperament.

Previously, Ringo Ameyuri's eyes showed liveliness, but her overall temperament was still relatively gentle, perhaps influenced by her environment as a medical ninja.

Mayuko Ringo has a very important requirement for medical ninjas: patience and gentleness.

Now, Ringo Amery has an added sharpness to her.

His clothes were soaked with sweat.

Clearly, Ringo Ameyuri has been training for a long time.

"He's working too hard."

Uehara Shu couldn't help but recall two typical hard-working ninjas from Konoha.

One of them is Might Guy, the son of Might Dai, who ended the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and inflicted great humiliation on them.

Another one is Might Guy's disciple, Rock Lee.

However, Rock Lee has not yet embarked on the path of a ninja.

"Ringo Ameyuri's talent lies in Lightning Release."

"The Raikiri is currently in the hands of Taketori Hikaru, but with the changes in the Taketori clan, Taketori Hikaru will likely cease to exist soon, and the Raikiri will most likely return to Kirigakure."

"But since Ringo Ameyuri already possesses the Smiling Aoe and the Raiden, the Mizukage probably won't give them to Ringo Ameyuri."

"Instead, we will look for other suitable users."

"I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing for Ringo Ameyuri."

"But, Smiling Green River is definitely not bad either."

"And who says that a ninja of the Ninja Sword Style can only use one sword?"

Uehara Shu withdrew his gaze and began his basic physical training.

Uehara Osamu sensed this during the training.

It felt completely different from the previous training.

It's much smoother now.

A punch, a kick, even squatting, push-ups, and running all feel completely different.

"As I expected, my good-level physical talent has been of great help to my basic physical training. If before it was a matter of one part effort yielding one part reward, now it's like one part effort yielding three parts reward."

"This means that my good-level Lightning Release talent won't be bad either."

Ringo Ameyuri wielded her sword earnestly.

Three days later.

Thanks to Ringo Mayuko's dedicated treatment, the Taketori Cat's injuries have mostly healed. Although not fully recovered, it has regained the ability to move normally.

Correspondingly, Ringo Mayuko was quite tired during these three days.

Even the gray hairs on his head had increased a few more.

Because Ringo Mayuko is already quite old.

Not all medical ninjas are Tsunade.

Even Tsunade, after exhausting her life force and chakra, will age.

Uehara Shu remembered that in the original story, after Tsunade was cut in half at the waist, she aged rapidly, looking decades older in an instant.

Tsunade usually exudes a mature charm, but she doesn't look old at all.

But that downward severance made Tsunade look no different from anyone her age.

"Thank you, Mayuko-senpai."

The cat-like creature bowed deeply to Ringo Mayuko.

An ANBU ninja came over.

"Taketori Neko, everything has been arranged with the Mizukage."

"Okay, we'll head over right away."

It wasn't just the Taketori Neko who went to the vicinity of the Taketori clan.

Loquat Ten Collections, and also Uehara Osamu.

Qing had already left.

The three of them arrived near the settlement of the Bamboo Clan.

"Mizukage-sama."

The Third Mizukage nodded slightly.

"I've already made all the arrangements."

The Third Mizukage said, "Have Ao investigate the situation inside the Kaguya clan's territory, and have the Anbu ninja guard the outer perimeter of Kaguya Island to cut off all their escape routes. Juzo, you go with the Anbu ninja."

"After that, Cat, you will be the one to enter the Kaguya clan's territory."

"Kill those you think should be killed."

"No one outside will bother you."

"Anbu ninjas will lurk in the shadows to assist you."

"As for your reason for killing, according to Xiu, you stole the demon sword Dragon Bone in order to gain power, which is why you attacked the Taketori clan."

"You must state this reason during the battle."

"Furthermore, the power of the dragon bone must be demonstrated."

"This will make the plan more perfect and convincing."

"After I kill those deserving members of the Kaguya clan, Neko, I will arrange for ninjas to hunt you down."

"However, I won't actually kill you; I'll let you leave."

"After tonight, you will become a rogue ninja of Kirigakure."

"But we know the truth, we know about your sacrifice."

"Perhaps you can return to Kirigakure when the opportunity arises in the future."

Immediately, the Third Mizukage's expression turned serious, and his voice became clear and sharp.