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

Uehara Shu is only fifteen or sixteen years old, yet he has already forged a ninja sword like Kiriichimonji.

So, what about the future?

It doesn't matter how many; as long as Uehara Shu can forge three or more ninja swords of this quality, then in the Third Mizukage's eyes, Uehara Shu's value to Kirigakure is already extremely high.

Uehara Osamu stated his request.

"Lord Mizukage, I hope that the Forging Island will not be abolished. Forging Island is the most suitable place for forging. Also, regarding Kiriichimonji, I hope that Kisame can give it a try."

Kisame Hoshigaki was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with joy.

However, there was also some concern that this might anger the Third Mizukage, Uehara Osamu.

Kisame Hoshigaki was somewhat worried by the Third Mizukage's previous performance, feeling that the Third Mizukage was not behaving normally.

Zabuza, standing nearby, looked at Kisame Hoshigaki with great envy.

The Third Mizukage said.

"Since you've already forged a ninja sword like Kirito Ichimonji, there's no need for the Forging Island to be shut down. From today onwards, the Forging Island will be your responsibility."

"However, other blacksmiths are different from Xiu Ni; most of them are just coasting along."

"You can decide what to do and keep a few as assistants."

"In addition, I can arrange for a team of guards to be stationed on Forging Island."

As he spoke, the Third Mizukage glanced at Kisame Hoshigaki beside him.

"You want to give Kiriichimonji to Kisame?"

Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Yes, Lord Mizukage."

"Kisame helped me a lot during the process of forging Kiriichimonji. Moreover, Kisame and I are friends, and I know him very well. He has a very good skill in swordsmanship."

"I think Kisame would be a very good ninja sword user."

Uehara Osamu did not disclose the specific details.

The Third Mizukage believed that the help Uehara Osamu mentioned referred to the time when Kisame Hoshigaki guarded the forging process, preventing Zabuza, whom he had sent, from interfering with the forging.

"We'll talk about it later. Let's go to Forging Island first."

Chapter 9 The Third Mizukage's Reward

"Is this what Forging Island looks like now?"

The Third Mizukage was somewhat melancholic.

The Third Mizukage issued the order to shut down Forging Island and convert all blacksmiths into mission ninjas. After discussing with many high-ranking officials in the village, he felt that Forging Island and blacksmiths had lost their value.

Given the current situation of Kirigakure, it is no longer possible to continue supporting Forging Island.

However, the Third Mizukage did not expect that the Forging Island would have fallen into such a state of decay and ruin before his orders were officially issued.

Compared to when the Third Mizukage came last time, it's like heaven and earth.

Uehara Osamu explained.

"There used to be more blacksmiths on Forging Island, but after hearing the news that the village was going to shut down Forging Island, they left forging island early and found other jobs."

The Third Mizukage nodded.

"Xiu, I'm entrusting Forging Island to you."

The Third Mizukage's expression turned serious the next moment.

"Uehara Osamu, obey my command."

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

The Third Mizukage said.

"You have made a great contribution to the creation of Kiriichimonji. I hereby appoint you as the Minister of the Forging Department, with full authority over matters on Forging Island. You will enjoy the regular ministerial treatment and will be in charge of two teams."

"One small team will be the forging team. You will personally recruit them, and they will enjoy formal staff status and benefits. The quota is limited to four people."

"A small team will be the Forging Island Guard, personally assigned by me. They will obey your orders and be responsible for the security of Forging Island."

"Uehara Shu, are you willing?"

Uehara Osamu readily agreed.

"Lord Mizukage, I am willing."

This result has far exceeded Uehara Osamu's expectations.

Uehara Osamu originally only wanted to protect the forging island.

This relates to Uehara Shu's forging skill enhancement ability.

Once this forging skill bonus is lost, it will be much more difficult for Uehara Shu to successfully forge the items shown on the blueprints.

The difference between a good level of forging skill and an excellent level of forging skill is significant.

Now, not only has the forging island been saved, but Uehara Osamu has also been appointed as the head of the forging department.

Even if we say that this forging department is somewhat hollow now, it is probably the smallest among the many departments in Kirigakure, even smaller than some department teams.

For example, a squad from the secret service.

However, the ministerial-level benefits are genuine.

The ministerial-level position is perfectly legitimate.

In a sense, Uehara Shu could be considered a high-ranking official in Kirigakure.

It has a dedicated guard team responsible for protecting Forging Island.

They can also independently recruit four formally employed blacksmiths.

Suddenly, he had a position, status, and power.

It can be said that if Kirigakure can remain stable in the future, and the ninja world can remain stable, then what Uehara Osamu has now is already enough.

You could definitely call him a winner in life.

Uehara Osamu hadn't expected the Third Mizukage to give so much.

After all, what Uehara Shu has taken out right now is just a Kiri Ichimonji.

It's still of average quality.

Moreover, Kirigakure already had the Seven Ninja Swords.

In addition, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist suffered a crushing defeat against Might Guy, which lowered the villagers' opinion of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Naturally, they did not have high expectations for the newly appeared swords.

The Third Mizukage gave Uehara Shu quite a bit more than what Kirigakure should have given given the current situation.

This surprised Uehara Osamu.

"it is good."

The Third Mizukage patted Uehara Shu on the shoulder and said, "Shu, I'm entrusting everything here to you. I hope you can lead Forging Island back to its peak."

"However, the village's current situation is not very good."

"Therefore, in terms of resources, we cannot provide much assistance to Forging Island."

"I hope you can understand this, Xiu."

Uehara Osamu nodded.

"Lord Mizukage, I know. I will do my best to create more and better ninja swords to live up to your expectations. As for resources, I am not actually lacking them at the moment."

In fact, the current result is already very satisfactory to Uehara Osamu.

In terms of resources, Uehara Osamu is indeed not lacking.

After all, the blueprints produced by the system require materials that are not ordinary materials from the ninja world.

Instead, the materials need to be obtained from Dimensional Material Dungeons.

"It's most likely because they value my potential."

"Furthermore, in terms of forging, there's no one else in Kirigakure besides me."

"That's why we give these incentives."

The image of the Third Mizukage in Uehara Osamu's mind gradually became more complete.

He has a refined and easy-going appearance.

But his true personality can only be described as crazy.

The sight of the Third Mizukage stabbing himself with Kiri Ichimonji without hesitation truly shocked Uehara Osamu.

Anything that is useless to the village can be abolished and eliminated without hesitation.

Those with potential, promise, and positive outlook will also be generously rewarded.

However, Uehara Shu was not complacent about receiving these rewards.

Because Uehara Shu was well aware that Kirigakure would still face numerous crises in the future.

Madara Uchiha's design.

The internal strife within Kirigakure.

The persecution of bloodline ninjas.

The coercion of ninja clans.

Obito Uchiha's control over Yagura.

The Jinchūriki's defection.

Not to mention the future disaster that will sweep across the entire ninja world.

Obito Uchiha's Eye of the Moon Plan.

An Akatsuki organization that enjoys causing pain to others.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's resurrection plan.