Chapter 159.2 : Konoha's Seven Swords?

"Every day, summoning weapons using that method."

Uchiha Ran delicately lifted the teacup and elaborated, "As we all understand, the spatial scroll operates on the Summoning principle. A person endowed with spatial aptitude can utilize Ninjutsu to seal weapons summoned from different spaces, retaining them until summoned again when needed. Follow?"

"Ah, I get it now!" Terumi Mei and the others nodded in comprehension.

For Tenten to possess the ability to sense and store weapons across various dimensions, who could deny her spatial talent?

She was, undoubtedly, the prime candidate to inherit the Flying Thunder God technique.

No wonder the Second and Fourth Hokages were at odds.

"I shall return to Konoha at once!"

Tobirama expressed a hint of urgency. As the Golden List live broadcast screen faded to black, he executed the Thunder God technique with a succinct gesture.

Observing this, Terumi Mei leaned towards Uchiha Ran, whispering, "Ran-kun, why not take her as your apprentice? She's quite the prodigy."

"Classified," Uchiha Ran replied with a cryptic smile.

Why?

Because Tenten was his first sweetheart in this shinobi world.

Appearances, prowess, lineage—none mattered in the face of Chinese style!

She was the primary heroine!

A civilian by birth, yet gifted with extraordinary talent!

Terumi Mei sulked, wishing for a different outcome.

However, before she could voice her thoughts, the youthful Third Tsuchikage seated nearby abruptly slammed the table, rising with excitement. "Well done, lad, you've truly astounded me!"

"Huh?" Terumi Mei glanced upward.

Displayed on Golden List was a holographic image of a blond youth.

It was Deidara, listed among the Bloodline Limit List.

No. 27: Shibuki (A blade perfectly synchronized with Explosive Tags)

Owner: Deidara

The blade in question remained one of the Seven Blades of the Mist.

A blade molded flawlessly by Explosive Tags.

Ultimate Weapon for Deidara who has Explosive Style Bloodline Limit, and the Explosion Fruit.

[Onoki: @Deidara, you seem increasingly restless. When will you return to Iwagakure?]

[Deidara: Old man, I've told you I won't go back to a place that doesn't appreciate my art. I have no interest in being Tsuchikage. I just want to create Explosions!!!]

[Onoki: My dear apprentice, there won't be any Tsuchikage after today. Even if it's not the same as before, the next era is about unification, where the entire ninja world will rise together. You, in Iwagakure, could teach Earth Style ninjutsu to those who seek to learn from you."

A jest.

Whether it's his younger self, Han, carefree and unburdened, or Kurotsuchi, who perfectly embodies his strength, either would be a more suitable Tsuchikage than Deidara.

Becoming Tsuchikage is out of reach for Deidara.

Right now, all he desires is more notoriety. When he negotiates with Konoha later, he aims to secure greater benefits for Iwagakure.

Deidara, possessing the Explosive Style and the Devil Fruit, is undeniably Kage-level strong. And now, with Deidara, one of the Seven Mist Swordsman, on the verge of achieving the Golden List reward once more, his reputation is bound to soar.

[Deidara: Old man, if you had realized this sooner, I might have considered it. But it's too late now.]

[Onoki: Why's that?]

[Deidara: Are you daft? How do you think I acquired this weapon?]

[Onoki: Wasn't it a stroke of luck?]

Onoki inwardly cursed.

[Deidara: No, it was a gift from the leader.]

[Onoki: The leader?)

Onoki glanced at Uchiha Ran.

Recently, news spread across the ninja world that Akatsuki had been absorbed by Konoha, and its leader, along with other members, had become the subordinates of the Fifth Hokage Uchiha Ran.

But no one knew which members had joined for certain.

Yet Onoki was certain that Deidara, with his fervor for freedom and art, and having been his apprentice, would never submit to Konoha and become a subordinate under Uchiha Ran.

But now it seemed he was mistaken?

"Yes, indeed, Deidara is now under my command, and this weapon was bestowed upon him by me. It is an official village weapon." Uchiha Ran smiled at Onoki.

The essence of Deidara's explosive style mirrored that of the elite ninja of Kirigakure, who wielded one of the seven legendary swords of Kirigakure, Shibuki.

This sword, perfectly synchronized with Explosive Tags, was naturally a weapon made for Deidara, the master of Explosion.

"I'm such an idiot," muttered Onoki, suppressing a smile as he returned to his seat with a wry expression.

Uchiha Ran really lacked in brains.

The weapon roster had been revealed, and unsurprisingly, the first four listed were all from Konoha.

As the list progressed, it became apparent that fewer individuals from other ninja villages had made the cut.

Would Konoha dominate this time?

Just then, the rankings were updated with new information.

Golden List

[Weapon Reward: Ability to absorb explosive energy for regenaration, amplify explosion power, and restore user's strength by absorbing explosion energy. 

Owner's Reward: Human Tool (Can be bound to a specific weapon, achieving perfect fusion, typically concealed in the Dantian space.]

"What a fantastic reward."

"My techniques are about to reach new heights!"

Deidara, currently on a covert mission, exclaimed with excitement as he promptly claimed his reward.

In the next instant, the ranking for the gold list were announced.

And there it was!

The golden bell chimed.

The individuals listed were no strangers to anyone.

Raiga Kurosuki.

Twenty-sixth place: Kiba (known for its lightning-fast strikes).

Owner: Raiga Kurosuki.

[Onoki: Raiga Kurosuki and Ranmaru seem to have joined Konoha. Does this mean the Kirigakure Seven Swords will be renamed Konoha Seven Swords? 

[Terumi Mei: Onoki, would you drop dead from misfortune if you couldn't find joy in others' calamities?]

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