Chapter 23: Perfect-level Water Release Talent!

After dealing with matters at hand, Third Mizukage, at the earliest opportunity, headed to Forging Island.

The news of Uehara Soma forging the second Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords-level Ninjato was so surprising to Third Mizukage.

Previously, Third Mizukage had thought that as long as Uehara Soma could forge three Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords-level Ninjato, then he would be satisfied, as it would already bring considerable changes to the Hidden Mist Village.

The Hidden Mist Seven, can become the Hidden Mist Ten.

The overall strength of the Hidden Mist Village can be greatly improved.

More importantly, it can boost the confidence of the villagers.

Third Mizukage did not expect that so quickly, Uehara Soma had already forged the second Ninjato.

At this moment, Biwa Juzo and Arafuni are both carefully observing the Blue Rose Sword.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the forging.]

[Blue Rose Sword forging successful.]

[Completion: Good.]

[Congratulations, host, on gaining Swordsmanship experience x1000.]

At the moment of completion of the forging, the system's voice echoed in Uehara Soma's mind.

Following that, what surged into Uehara Soma's mind was the information of the Blue Rose Sword.

[Blue Rose Sword.]

[Type: Longsword.]

[Quality: Good.]

[Abilities: Armament Full Control Art — Bloom, Blue Rose! Can create Ice Blocks, the Ice Rose, to attack, restrain enemies, the strength depends on the user.]

[Note: According to the third principle of the blacksmith, this Ninjato cannot harm the forger.]

Uehara Soma looked at the translucent panel in front of him.

[Name: Uehara Soma.]

[Comprehensive Strength: Chunin.]

[Swordsmanship: Familiar (1300).]

[Forging Technique: Good (Excellent — enhanced by Forging Island).]

[Task Items: None.]

[Blacksmith Reputation: 265.]

[Evaluation: As a blacksmith, the foundation is decent. Due to having own forging site, Forging Technique is enhanced, with a chance to forge superior-grade ninja tools.]

[As a ninja, the strength is worrying, in war, can only be considered as advanced cannon fodder.]

"A Good-level forging has earned me 1000 points of Swordsmanship experience, much higher reward compared to ordinary-level forging."

"However, the real and better rewards lie in guiding contracts."

"Therefore, it is necessary to find a sufficiently Excellent and suitable user for the Blue Rose Sword."

"The same goes for future ninja tools."

Uehara Soma withdrew his gaze.

"Now, my overall strength has reached Chunin level."

"Compared to before, my strength has improved quite a bit."

"In the system's evaluation, I'm still cannon fodder, but at least I'm advanced cannon fodder now."

Uehara Soma smiled.

Biwa Juzo looked at Uehara Soma.

"Soma? Can I try it?"

"Of course."

Biwa Juzo reached out to the Blue Rose Sword.

Reaching the hilt, he gripped it.

A burst of icy chakra immediately swept over him, causing Biwa Juzo's hand to tremble involuntarily, but he didn't let go of the grip on the hilt; instead, he tightened his grip.

Biwa Juzo looked ahead and swung the sword.

A fierce cold wind immediately surged towards the tree trunk ahead, and a layer of frost immediately condensed on the trunk.

Biwa Juzo's eyes lit up.

"Not bad."

"I just casually struck, and could achieve such an effect. If I use more Chakra, even compared to a real Ice Release Kekkei Genkai ninja, I'm afraid it wouldn't pale in comparison."

Biwa Juzo poured more Chakra into the Blue Rose Sword.

"Go!"

The next moment.

A large number of Ice Blocks appeared, covering the nearby ground, sharp ice pillars stood upright, and dozens of thick tree trunks collapsed under the effect of the Ice Blocks.

Vines formed by blue roses entwined around the tree trunks.

[A compatible contractor for the Blue Rose Sword has been detected, (Eugeo approval: very high, attribute compatibility: Mid-lower). Comprehensive compatibility: Excellent, shall we guide to make a contract?]

Uehara Soma was slightly taken aback.

"The Blue Rose Sword actually matches with Juzo-senpai? And the compatibility level reaches Excellent?"

This was somewhat unexpected for Uehara Soma.

At the first sight of the Blue Rose Blueprint, Uehara Soma had a preconceived notion. Based on the attributes, he thought that the Blue Rose Sword would likely approve of an Ice Release Kekkei Genkai ninja because of their similar attributes.

Just like Kiriichimonji's ability, suitable for assassination and endurance battles.

And Hoshigaki Kisame was also skilled in endurance battles.

Apart from Water Release, Hoshigaki Kisame's greatest expertise lay in the Chakra Absorption Technique.

In fact, Hoshigaki Kisame's Chakra Absorption Technique was even more dominant than his Water Release.

Many ninjas could achieve the level of Water Release that Hoshigaki Kisame possessed.

But there were few ninjas in the entire shinobi world who could match Hoshigaki Kisame's Chakra Absorption Technique.

Suddenly, Uehara Soma noticed a few words in parentheses.

Eugeo's approval: Very high.

"No wonder..."

"Eugeo's approval rating has reached an extremely high level, forcibly raising the compatibility."

"In terms of attribute compatibility, it's only at a mid-lower level."

"But overall, it reaches Excellent level."

"Last time, I remember Akame's approval of Hoshigaki Kisame was only at a high level."

Seeing this, Uehara Soma suddenly realized.

Upon hearing the system prompt, Uehara Soma didn't hesitate.

"Guide!"

Based on talent calculation, Biwa Juzo might not be as good as Hoshigaki Kisame, but in the Hidden Mist Village, Biwa Juzo's talent was already among the top.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

The next moment.

[Blue Rose Sword contract successful.]

[Matching level: Excellent.]

[Blue Rose Sword has gained a certain degree of amplification. When used, its power will be enhanced to a certain extent.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining an Excellent-level Water Release Ninjutsu talent.]

[Host detected to already possess an Excellent-level Water Release talent, initiating talent synthesis.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Perfect-level Water Release talent.]

"Perfect?"

Uehara Soma suddenly became hopeful.

"Having an Excellent-level Water Release talent is already quite good. With a C-rank Water Release, you can learn it quickly; with a B-rank Water Release, you can learn it after a few more tries. As long as you train diligently, you can become a top-level Water Release ninja."

"So, what about Perfect?"

"What level could it be?"

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