Chapter 57: Evil Intentions

A figure hurriedly ran to Kaguya En.

"Clan Head, Kaguya Tai quietly left, I don't know what he's going to do."

"What?"

Immediately, Kaguya En became vigilant.

For members of the Kaguya Clan, Kaguya En was quite disappointed in most of them.

If communication was already abandoned with Kaguya Hikari, then with Kaguya Tai, just hearing that name gave Kaguya En a headache.

Someone who, in Kaguya En's view, had serious problems in their head, beyond cure.

Repeatedly propagating radical ideas within the clan.

Saying things like the Shinobi are aristocrats, and commoners are lowly.

Moreover, on the battlefield, for merit, he had clashed with fellow villagers.

And now, it was just a complicated situation.

Kaguya Tai suddenly disappearing, Kaguya En felt that Kaguya Tai must be attmepting something crazy.

He might very well be making some shocking move.

Bringing great trouble to the Kaguya Clan.

"Quick, go find him!"

"Yes, Clan Head."

A young man turned to glance back at Kaguya Island.

"Clan Head is too fearful of the Mizukage."

"Kekkei Genkai, Secret Jutsu, they are the foundation on which Ninja families thrive, and should never be plundered."

"Even in the Shinobi Village War, they should not have touched this."

"Otherwise, what difference is there between Ninja families and ordinary Ninjas?"

"Ninja families are the aristocrats among Ninjas!"

"Aristocrats must uphold aristocratic principles."

"Today, our Kaguya Clan is indifferent to the loss of the Byakugan."

"In the future, those Ninja families who are friendly with us will also treat the loss of the Shikotsumyaku in the same way."

"War is war."

"Shinobi are Shinobi!"

"Ninja villages are temporary."

"Shinobi are permanent."

"As Shinobi, how can we not uphold the rules of Shinobi?"

Tai withdrew his gaze.

"According to the information provided by Hizashi, if Ao is severely injured, he will undoubtedly receive treatment from medical Ninjas."

"I can start with the medical department!"

The next moment, Tai's figure disappeared in a flash.

...

"Done!"

Uehara Soma looked at the work in front of him, revealing a smile.

This was the first time Uehara Soma had crafted ordinary Shinobi tools after reaching the Proficient level in Forging Technique.

A Kunai, a Shuriken, a long sword, a short sword, and a Senbon.

And next to them were identical Shinobi tools produced in the Land of Iron.

Uehara Soma was holding both, comparing them.

"No wonder Shinobi tools from the Land of Iron are so popular."

"They're cheap and of good quality."

"Whether it's price or quality, the Shinobi tools forged by Forging Island before have no competitive edge."

"Only a few craftsmen's crafted Shinobi tools have slightly more excellent quality."

"This indicates that the Land of Iron must have adopted some new technology."

"However, there are still significant differences between the Shinobi tools I craft and those from the Land of Iron."

Uehara Soma glanced at the semi-transparent panel in front of him.

The reputation number on it had already surpassed 800.

"I can't rely solely on Kisame to increase my reputation."

"I have to work hard on my own too."

A thought flashed through Uehara Soma's mind.

To gain reputation, it inevitably involves exposing one's own information.

But if faced with someone who already knows your information, then this wouldn't be a problem.

And now, there happens to be such a person.

Mayuko Ringo.

"I can craft a set of scalpels for Mayuko-senpai."

Uehara Soma's crafted ninja tools surpass the quality of those from the Land of Iron, but for ninjas, they don't hold much significance. However, scalpels are different.

On the Land of Iron's side, there's no particular advantage in this regard.

Because it's not something with high demand.

With the Land of Iron's style, they naturally wouldn't invest too many resources in research.

"Arafuni."

"Chief Uehara."

"Prepare, I plan to craft a set of scalpels tomorrow, you watch along."

"Yes, Chief Uehara."

The benefit of having an assistant lies here, many things, Uehara Soma doesn't need to handle personally can be done by him.

...

The next day, after finishing training, Uehara Soma rested for less than half an hour before entering the forging room.

"Chief Uehara."

Arafuni seemed somewhat excited.

Previously, Uehara Soma would have Arafuni assist from the side, but it was only during simulated forging.

When truly forging a Ninjato, Uehara Soma is always alone.

But this time, Uehara Soma's intention was clearly to allow Arafuni to fully observe his forging process.

This made Arafuni very excited.

In previous situations, Arafuni could also learn some things.

But that's absolutely different from witnessing a complete forging process.

A blueprint was laid out beside, depicting the pattern of scalpel from the Hidden Mist Village medical department.

Nine in total.

A metal ingot was taken out by Uehara Soma.

Immediately, Uehara Soma opened a lid next to the forging table.

A wave of heat rushed out fiercely.

What flowed below was magma.

Uehara Soma placed the metal ingot on top of the magma, and then added some charcoal to increase the fire.

While stepping on the bellows, he made the fire more intense.

Before long, under the high temperature, the metal ingot turned red, showing signs of melting.

Arafuni closely watched the state of the metal ingot.

Because taking out a metal ingot in different states for forging would yield completely different effects.

A slight difference could result in significant changes.

It's like a baby eagle breaking out of its shell.

A few seconds early or late could pose danger to the baby eagle.

Under the same other conditions, only the baby eagle that hatches at just the right moment would be the strongest.

Moreover, in the absence of sufficient precise instruments, only the skills and experience of the blacksmith can judge.

"Alright!"

When the metal ingot reached the perfect state, Uehara Soma naturally felt a certain sensation in his heart.

Without hesitation, he took out the metal ingot.

Wearing God's Hand, holding the iron hammer.

"Lava Forging!"

One strike.

"Ding!"

Under Uehara Soma's forging, the metal ingot deformed.

Onlookers see the excitement, experts see the intricacies.

Ordinary people only notice the deformation of the metal ingot.

But Arafuni could discern that when Uehara Soma's hammer fell, both the striking point and the force were just right—less or more would make a difference.

Arafuni couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"So this is Chief Uehara's Forging Technique."

"It's like something I've dreamed of, the level I aspire to reach."

Uehara Soma was completely focused, immersed in it.

One hammer blow followed another.

The metal ingot on the forging table kept changing shape under Uehara Soma's hammer blows.

Its structure became denser under this forging.

Moreover, some characteristics of the magma were also infused into the metal ingot by Uehara Soma's forging.

This is the characteristic of Forging Island's Forging Technique.

By using magma, the crafted ninja tools have higher toughness and hardness.

"No mistakes in a single hammer strike."

"It's not a level I can even aspire to."

Gradually, the temperature of the metal ingot began to drop.

Uehara Soma picked up his tools and placed the metal ingot back onto the magma.

Once the temperature was sufficient, he began forging again.

This process repeated itself.

It wasn't until after ten rounds that Uehara Soma finished.

However, this wasn't Uehara Soma's limit.

It was the limit of the materials of the metal ingot.

After ten rounds, the forging process of the metal ingot was considered complete, known as the Tenfold Steel according to Forging Island's terminology.

"Among the Tenfold Steel, this is the finest!"

Arafuni looked at the metal ingot completed by Uehara Soma's hands, radiating brilliance.

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