Chapter 156: Can I try this Zanpakuto?

"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the Elemental Energy Absorption Technique."

"Elemental Energy Absorption Technique?"

Soma's eyes lit up slightly.

Afterwards, he closed his eyes and carefully sensed this so-called Elemental Energy Absorption Technique.

The next moment.

"Water Release, Water Prison Jutsu!"

A huge water sphere appeared, with water rapidly rotating inside.

Soma extended his other hand.

"Energy Absorption!"

As he saw it, an attractive force fell onto the Water Prison Jutsu, and then the huge water sphere visibly shrank, turning into Chakra and being absorbed into Soma's hand.

"Water attribute Ninjutsu, no problem at all."

"Let's try this one next."

Soma formed seals again.

"Fire Release, Crimson Earth Spider!"

A red flame spider appeared, standing in front of Soma.

Soma extended his hand.

"Energy Absorption."

The effect was the same as when facing the Water Prison Jutsu.

"Fire attribute Ninjutsu, no problem either."

Then, Soma took out Zudomon's Hammer.

A flash of lightning appeared.

"It seems that Lightning Release, Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, and Earth Release should all be fine."

"I wonder if Kekkei Genkai will be the same."

"I'll have to find an opportunity to test it."

"With this Elemental Energy Absorption Technique, most Ninjutsu in the ninja world will be ineffective against me, significantly enhancing my overall strength."

"Compared to the Water Release: Mist Rain, this is more effective."

"However, Mist Rain has its own usage scenarios."

"If the enemy's attack is not directed at me, I can't use the elemental energy absorption ability."

"Ninjutsu needs to come close to me for it to work."

"But Mist Rain can be used from a very long distance."

Soma picked up the Sword of Wisdom.

A surge of information flooded into his mind.

[Sword of Wisdom.]

[Type: Longsword.]

[Quality: Perfect.]

[Abilities: Elemental Energy Absorption — Perfect-grade replica, capable of absorbing elemental energy attacks such as fire, water, wind, lightning, and earth, and transferring the energy to the user.]

[Abilities: Consciousness — As a replica of the Sword of Wisdom, it has developed self-awareness.]

[Abilities: Extension — Absorbed the extension properties of auxiliary materials, gaining this ability.]

[Note: According to the third rule of the Blacksmith, the power of this ninja tool cannot be used on its creator.]

Three abilities appeared at once.

"Elemental Energy Absorption comes from the Sword of Wisdom itself."

"Extension comes from the Sword of Kusanagi."

"Consciousness, but not the consciousness of Derfflinger, instead a new consciousness will be born based on my creation of the Sword of Wisdom, which is more appropriate."

At this moment, the Sword of Wisdom spoke.

"Are you my creator?"

The voice, like that of a small baby, was very clear.

Soma looked at the Sword of Wisdom.

Even though he already knew that the Sword of Wisdom had consciousness, hearing a sword speak still felt strange to him.

It was different from Samehada.

Samehada at least had a mouth.

"That's right."

Upon receiving Soma's confirmation, the Sword of Wisdom's voice became affectionate.

"Creator-sama, thank you. Can you give me a name, Creator-sama?"

"Sure."

Soma's eyebrows slightly moved as he began to think.

A new self-awareness certainly needed a new name.

The Sword of Wisdom in the world of Zero no Tsukaima was named Derfflinger.

However, that name clearly did not fit the style of the Naruto world where Soma now resided.

"Derived from the mission to slay the demon dragon."

"Fused with the materials of the Sword of Kusanagi."

"Possessing the ability to absorb elemental energy."

"Then, I'll call you Dragon Slayer."

"Thank you, Creator-sama."

Soma wasn't very fond of naming things himself and preferred to borrow names. After much thought, he couldn't come up with a good name related to elemental energy absorption, so he directly named it after the deed of slaying the demon dragon.

Just earlier, there was a cursed sword named Dragon-Bone.

Naming it Dragon Slayer wouldn't be out of place.

Soma walked out with the Sword of Wisdom and noticed Ao looking over.

"Soma."

Soma handed the Dragon Slayer to Ao.

"Is this the new Zanpakuto you forged, Soma?"

"That's right."

Ao picked up the Sword of Wisdom and examined it.

At that moment.

"Uncle, if you stare at me like that, I'll get embarrassed..."

The sudden voice made Ao instinctively flinch, almost throwing the Sword of Wisdom, but his experience as a ninja helped him stay calm.

Ao realized that the voice had come from the sword in his hand.

"Soma, what's going on?"

Ao's eyes widened.

Dragon Slayer seemed displeased with Ao's reaction.

"Uncle, why are you so surprised? Never seen a talking sword? Hold me properly and don't drop me, or I'll get angry."

Soma explained.

"This ninjato is called the Sword of Wisdom. The consciousness within the sword is named Dragon Slayer. It's a bit special, but its abilities are quite impressive. Dragon Slayer, how would you feel about having Ao-senpai as your partner?"

"Not very good. This uncle seems like a nice person, but I don't feel a comfortable aura from him. I don't like this uncle."

Ao's eye twitched, realizing that he and the Sword of Wisdom wouldn't be compatible.

He handed it back to Soma.

"Soma, your forging technique is getting more and more impressive. You can even create a ninjato like this. I'm afraid even the legendary sages can't compare to you now."

It's not just Hidden Mist Village that has ninja tools.

In this era, the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist Village are the most famous.

But even the era of the Seven Ninja Swords has passed.

The Zanpakuto forged by Soma is the true representation of this era.

However, beyond ninjato, there are other ninja tools in the ninja world.

Among these universally recognized powerful ninja tools are the Sage tools.

For example, Benihisago (Crimson Gourd), Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword), the Bashosen (Banana Palm Fan), Kokinjo (Golden Canopy Rope) the Kohaku no Johei (Amber Purifying Pot), the Gokuraku no Hako (Box of Ultimate Bliss)...

These are legendary ninja tools imbued with Sage abilities, possessing very miraculous effects.

During the First Shinobi World War, the Gold and Silver Brothers of Hidden Cloud Village used the Sage tools to defeat and kill Senju Tobirama. Without them, it might not have been possible.

However, most Sage tools are now lost.

Only a few are still in use by ninjas.

Therefore, many people have forgotten the existence of the Sage tools.

Additionally, Takumi Ninja Village has also crafted some remarkable ninja tools.

Previously, Ao only compared the Zanpakuto forged by Soma to the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist Village.

But now, Ao feels that the Zanpakuto forged by Soma can completely rival the Sage tools.

Samehada also has consciousness, but it's far less developed than the Sword of Wisdom's.

The consciousness of the Sword of Wisdom makes Ao feel like he's facing a living person.

"Ao-senpai, let's go see Mizukage-sama together."

"Alright."

...

A semi-transparent figure appeared beside the Skeleton Emperor.

"A ninjato with self-awareness?"

Even the Third Mizukage was curious.

Soma nodded and said, "Besides having self-awareness, the Sword of Wisdom's main ability is to absorb Ninjutsu and convert it into Chakra, which is then transferred to the user."

"An upgraded version of the Chakra Absorption Technique?"

The Third Mizukage's eyebrow twitched.

This ability reminded the Third Mizukage of the time he was attacked.

One of them absorbed his Ninjutsu.

No matter what Water Release it was, it was absorbed completely.

For Ninjutsu users, such an ability is practically the ultimate counter.

At that time, the Third Mizukage hated that ability to the extreme.

But now, hearing that a ninjato forged by Soma has such an ability, the Third Mizukage immediately developed a liking for it.

"Overall, this ninjato is equivalent to an enhanced version of Samehada."

"It has the same Chakra absorption ability; I wonder how its strength compares to Samehada."

"But it's certain that its self-awareness is higher."

"By the way, Soma, have you found a suitable user for this ninjato?"

Soma shook his head. "No, Mizukage-sama. I wanted to ask if the contract for this ninjato should be arranged by the Fourth Mizukage-sama?"

The Third Mizukage was silent for a while.

He turned his gaze to Ao.

"Ao, have you observed whether Yagura has been affected by Genjutsu yet?"

"Not yet."

The Third Mizukage's gaze returned to Soma.

"Yagura's attitude towards you is still acceptable. Since he hasn't been affected by Genjutsu yet, he's a genuine Mizukage. Let him handle the arrangement. Given the special nature of your Zanpakuto, there's no worry about it being used by an unsuitable person."

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

Soma did not leave Forging Island.

It was Daida who went to the Mizukage's Building.

Not long after, Yagura arrived at Forging Island with Daida.

"Mizukage-sama."

Ao looked at Yagura with mixed feelings.

In the past, Ao had feelings of envy and jealousy towards Yagura. Despite being from the same era and only a slight age difference, Yagura was more excellent than Ao, which Ao found very unaccepting.

Just like the current Zabuza in relation to Kisame.

Back then, Ao was also determined to become stronger, to catch up with, and even surpass Yagura.

But until now, he has not succeeded.

Otherwise, Yagura wouldn't have been qualified to succeed as the Fourth Mizukage.

However, Ao knew very well that Yagura, as the Fourth Mizukage, wouldn't be a normal Mizukage.

Yagura was a pawn pushed forward by the Third Mizukage.

A pawn controlled by Konoha's hidden ninjas through Genjutsu so he felt sorry for Yagura.

Despite being excellent and hardworking, having contributed so much to the village, Yagura had to face such a fate.

Ao thought it was unfair. But he also knew that the Third Mizukage's decision was made purely out of rationality for the sake of Hidden Mist Village. Not driven by personal interest.

If there was anyone to blame, it should be the root cause, Konoha.

"Mizukage-sama."

Soma and Ao both bowed respectfully.

Yagura looked at the two and smiled.

"Soma, Ao."

Then Yagura's gaze fell on the sword in Soma's hand.

"Soma, is this the new Zanpakuto you forged?"

Soma nodded.

"Yes, Mizukage-sama. This is the Sword of Wisdom. It has self-awareness, and I named it Dragon Slayer."

"A ninjato with self-awareness?"

"Yes, the materials used to forge the Sword of Wisdom are quite special, which gave rise to its self-awareness. It's somewhat similar to Samehada, but with a stronger consciousness."

Yagura's eyes lit up.

"Besides that, what other abilities does it have?"

"It can absorb Ninjutsu, convert it into Chakra, and transfer it to the user."

"Any Ninjutsu?"

"Yes."

"Does that mean that with this ninjato in hand, no Ninjutsu user will be a match for its wielder?"

Soma replied, "It's not a hundred percent certain, but wielding the Sword of Wisdom definitely provides a significant advantage against Ninjutsu users."

"Mizukage-sama, I asked Daida to inform you about the Zanpakuto to discuss how to choose its user."

Yagura hesitated for a moment and asked, "Soma, how did Lord Third handle it before?"

"Previously, I would make a rough guess about who might be suitable for the Zanpakuto, and then Lord Third would arrange for a ninja to come to Forging Island. We set up a Contract House specifically for this purpose."

"Each person would enter one by one, and the Zanpakuto would make its selection."

Soma explained briefly.

"Then let's proceed as before."

Yagura paused for a moment and said, "Soma, may I try the Sword of Wisdom?"

"Of course."

Soma handed the Sword of Wisdom over.

Yagura took it.

As a Hidden Mist Village ninja, Yagura had heard quite a bit about Zanpakuto.

No one would pass up the opportunity to gain an additional means of power.

Having another tool means greater strength.

Moreover, Ninjato has a special background in Hidden Mist Village.

Yagura had personally witnessed the transformation of Juzo, Fuguki, and Raiga after acquiring their Zanpakuto, as if they had been reborn.

The majority of Hidden Mist Village ninjas are eager for Zanpakuto.

If given the chance, many would be willing to pay any price. Except for certain people from the Hozuki Clan.

In reality, those from the Hozuki Clan often claim that the Seven Ninja Swords are superior to Zanpakuto.

However, if given the chance to use a Zanpakuto, most members of the Hozuki Clan would be thrilled.

"Soma, how do you determine if one is compatible with the Zanpakuto?"

Yagura, holding the Sword of Wisdom, asked.

Before Soma could answer, Dragon Slayer's voice spoke up first.

"Uncle, I'm not compatible with you as a partner. Don't force it; it's not good for either of us. I'm serious, this sword speaks frankly, so don't take it the wrong way."

Yagura: "..."

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