Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist

During the month when Shintaro's team arrived at the garrison on the southeastern border, they successfully repelled numerous attacks from Kirigakure teams, annihilating the enemy every time.

This record was the best along the entire defense line.

Of course, Shintaro's presence made it impossible for any enemy to escape, but Asuma and the other two were not fools; they were the main force in facing the enemy.

Shintaro was simply the last to deal with any enemies attempting to flee.

He no longer needed to accumulate achievements and experience in battles of this level, so he naturally gave the three of them the opportunity.

Such days lasted for three months.

Kirigakure had conducted small-scale harassment but had not been able to penetrate Konoha's strong defenses. Only a few civilians in the buffer zone suffered due to the war, and they all left their homes to avoid the conflict.

The southern defense line was maintained by Minato, while the eastern defense line was entrusted to the Uchiha and Hyuga Clans.

Jiraiya was transferred by the Third Hokage to the western defense line where the war was most intense. After all, it seemed that the war with Kirigakure was just a minor skirmish.

Sunagakure in the west launched a frenzied attack, and they had now reached Konoha.

However, Kirigakure was on the move again.

In the Land of Waves, Kirigakure forces had established their headquarters over the past few months and built a temporary port and camp.

The Land of Waves did not dare to protest, and its citizens had little choice but to stay behind closed doors to avoid the war.

A special transport ship sailed from the Land of Waves towards the fort built by Kirigakure on the coast of the Land of Fire.

This ship was followed by more than a dozen quite large transport ships.

Apart from the crew, there were only seven people on the lead ship, all carrying their own uniquely shaped ninja swords. They sat or stood on the deck in pairs or groups of three.

"Fuguki, please don't cut our pay for this operation, or Jinpachi and I will cut you into pieces."

A skinny, masked man with long brown hair was chatting amiably with his companions.

On the other side, a one-eyed man with bandages and a turban responded coldly, "Huh, you're right."

"Kushimaru, Jinpachi, I wouldn't dare cut the pay of the vicious duo."

A man said with a smile.

A few people watched indifferently.

Biwa Juzo, Suikazan Fuguki, Kuriarare Kushimaru, Akebino Jinin, Munashi Jinpachi, Ringo Ameyuri, and Hōzuki Mangetsu.

These were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, famous in the ninja world.

It was said in Kirigakure that there were seven strange and powerful ninja swords passed down through generations, and the ninjas who held these seven swords were collectively known as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

The method of passing down the Ninja Swords was not simply a succession from master to disciple or father to son, but by defeating the original sword holder, one could be promoted to one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Judging by the power of the seven individuals who could dominate as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in a cruel village like the Bloody Mist, they were incredibly strong.

They were all elite ninjas of Kirigakure, and on average, they all had the strength of an elite Jonin. Legend had it that seven of them could conquer a small country overnight when united.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist specialized in carrying out difficult tasks for past Mizukages, and this time was no exception.

Led by Suikazan Fuguki, the highest-ranking among them, he led the seven members and an elite force of 500 to attack the defense line of the Land of Fire and started killing, greatly damaging Konoha's morale.

Fuguki carried a large sword with bandages wrapped around its blade on his back, called Samehada.

Known as the vicious duo, Kuriarare Kushimaru and Munashi Jinpachi carried a long sword named Shibuki and a needle named Nuibari.

With green hair, thick eyebrows, sharp teeth, and a large mouth, he had two long swords with forked blades called Hiramekarei on his back.

A man with a cap, a big nose, a thick beard, and sharp eyes stood next to him with two giant axeless axes connected by a rope and a sledgehammer as tall as half a person, Kabutowari.

Juzo had short black hair, no eyebrows, sharp teeth, and a large cross-shaped scar on the right side of his face. His ears and neck were wrapped in bandages, and the lower part of his face was painted with red stripes. What he carried on his back was a broad sword with a slim handle and a wide blade, Kubikiribocho.

The last one was Ameyuri Ringo, wearing a blue ninja vest, a Kirigakure forehead protector around his neck, and his blue hair was so spiky it stood straight up.

He carried twin swords, also wrapped, on his back, named Kiba.

Jinin impatiently said, "How long will it take to arrive..."

But no one paid attention to him.

Except for the close relationship between Kushimaru and Jinpachi, the relationships among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were very distant.

After all, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was just a title, not an organization. Moreover, those who could become Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were ruthless characters, so it was naturally impossible to talk easily.

Not to mention building good relationships, but they hoped not to be betrayed by their own teammates on the battlefield.

After a long time, the tall Kushimaru looked ahead and said, "We have arrived."

However, no one responded.

After that, everyone came ashore, and the person in charge was Ao, who was also the one responsible for the Kirigakure fort.

"Everyone, I don't know what your plans are. I wonder if you can tell me so we can cooperate."

Ao kept his posture low. Although he was one of the best young Jonin in the village, he had to be very humble in front of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, especially when they were all present.

"When the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist carry out their mission, they don't need to cooperate."

Jinin said angrily, his words dominating and strong.

After that, as the transport ships behind them gradually transported the troops ashore, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist led the troops away.

Inside the fort, one of Ao's subordinates asked, "Do we still need to send troops to support them?"

Ao looked in the direction where the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had gone and said with a shrewd look in his eyes, "We send troops, but not to support them, but to let them support us."

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and their elite troops moved quickly and swiftly passed through the buffer zone, killing many Konoha ninjas patrolling along the way, but their presence was also revealed to Konoha.

"Act according to the original plan...wait a moment. It is said that Uchiha Shintaro is very powerful. Let's leave one person to lead the large army."

The original plan mentioned by Fuguki was for the five hundred elite troops to draw the attention of the Konoha ninjas, and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist would go deep behind enemy lines to carry out the plan.

However, considering Shintaro's reputation on this battlefield, Fuguki decided to slightly alter his plan.

"Let me do it."

The speaker was Juzo.