After that, Soma swung fiercely towards the front.
A sound of air being sliced apart echoed.
At the same time, water flowed together in front of the blade.
It transformed into a much larger blade shape, slashing forward.
This technique was a combination of Soma's experience with Water Release and his training in the Water Breathing technique, converting Chakra into a water blade with considerable impact.
Compared to the blade of the Zhanmadao, it is larger.
Moreover, it can attack from a greater distance.
Only after over ten meters does its speed gradually decrease.
"Crack!"
A crisp sound echoed.
Soma stepped forward.
He gently pushed with his hand.
The upper half of the target simply fell down.
The entire target was completely severed.
This was caused by the water blade of the Zhanmadao.
"The power is impressive."
"An additional capability."
"In close combat, its effectiveness will be significant."
"It's stronger than the Bluntsword, no doubt."
"Tough, sharp, Zhanmadao, Stable Rock Style, combined with this Water Blade Slash, it definitely reaches the level of a Great Grade Sword. It's time to give this Zhanmadao a name."
Soma suddenly remembered something.
"Surgine Tide."
A golden skin for a weapon in a game he used to play. But decided to modify it to fit better with current situation.
"Let's name you 'Mist Tide Blade!'"
"This way, the style aligns."
Soma walked out with the Mist Tide Blade, vaguely feeling that something was a bit off, but he didn't think much of it.
An ANBU Ninja arrived at Forging Island.
"Uehara-san, Mizukage-sama has ordered you to proceed to the Mizukage's Building as soon as possible."
Soma was slightly taken aback.
"What did Mizukage-sama say?"
"Nothing specific, but it should be very urgent and important, not just for you, Uehara-san, but for all the village Elders."
"Understood, I'll head over now."
Soma set the Mist Tide Blade aside and quickly made his way to the Mizukage's Building.
By the time Soma arrived, only two or three village Elders were still missing.
But it wasn't long before they gathered.
"Everyone."
Yagura sat in a chair, looking very serious.
"There's some very bad news."
"At the Three Kages Conference, we were attacked by Konoha."
"Senju Tobirama used the Flying Thunder God Jutsu and Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags to launch a surprise attack, resulting in several deaths in the meeting room, including one of the guards I brought."
At that moment, Yagura did not emphasize that the guard was a member of his family.
Rather, it was simply overlooked.
But in reality, Yagura cared deeply about it.
He just knew that others wouldn't pay much attention.
"I don't know what the situation is with Raikage and Tsuchikage."
"There were many Konoha Ninjas involved in the surprise attack."
"At that time, we could only disperse and escape."
"The ones chasing me and Izumo were Konoha's Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen."
"I have to admit, their strength is above mine and Izumo's."
"If it weren't for Chukichi's timely support, Izumo and I could have faced unfortunate outcomes."
As he spoke, Yagura looked in Soma's direction.
"Speaking of which, I also want to thank you, Soma."
"If it weren't for the new Zanpakuto you forged, Izumo and I wouldn't have been able to escape."
Everyone's gaze inevitably fell on Soma.
Yagura continued, "Izumo and I narrowly escaped, but I don't know what the situation is with Raikage and Tsuchikage."
"Konoha has two people chasing after me and Izumo, so Raikage and Tsuchikage must also be in a similar situation."
"If they die, it will deal a significant blow to their Ninja villages."
"Moreover, more importantly, this incident proves Konoha's stance."
"Konoha will seek revenge against our three major Ninja villages."
"Using that resurrection Ninjutsu, their purpose is definitely not just self-preservation."
"We need to prepare for the worst."
"That is, Konoha is very likely coming with the intention of crushing us."
"They probably possess such strength."
"The resurrection Ninjutsu is too monstrous."
Everyone's expressions grew serious.
The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu is indeed too monstrous.
It can resurrect the powerful Ninjas from the village's past.
Even if their strength is somewhat diminished, for some Ninjas, this level of reduction is hardly significant.
Even a Senju Hashirama, even if he only had half of his strength, who could be his opponent?
"Therefore, my decision is…"
Yagura expressed his thoughts.
"First, let the Mist Hidden Army at the front retreat to a position closer to the sea. At least the environment of the ocean provides a significant advantage for us Mist Ninjas."
"Second, immediately investigate the situation in the Hidden Cloud Village and Hidden Rock Village, and establish timely communication with them."
"Now, Konoha is very likely something our Hidden Mist Village cannot handle alone."
"We need the three Ninja villages to unite."
At this point, it was no longer a matter of whether to fight or make peace.
If a fight is inevitable, then the next question is how to fight.
"Does anyone have any other opinions?"
No one spoke.
"Okay, if there are no objections, then I'll issue the order as such."
Soma returned to Forging Island and summoned a member of the guard.
"Go to the Stable Rock Dojo and have Hoshigaki Ryukame come here."
"Yes, Chief-sama."
Soma planned to give the Mist Tide Blade to Hoshigaki Ryukame.
First, Hoshigaki Ryukame had previously used the Zhanmadao, so his skill level was not an issue.
Currently, Hoshigaki Ryukame was still the one who mastered the Stable Rock Style the best.
Second, Soma was satisfied with Hoshigaki Ryukame's previous performance.
He was a person who understood gratitude and had a sense of propriety.
Third, since there were many people at the Stable Rock Dojo, Hoshigaki Ryukame would definitely demonstrate the Mist Tide Blade.
The more people who saw it, the more reputation feedback Soma would receive.
Soon, Hoshigaki Ryukame arrived in front of Soma.
"Uehara-san."
"Ryukame, how is the situation at the dojo?"
"Everything is normal."
Hoshigaki Ryukame replied, "Many students have completed their training and returned to the frontlines, but since I'm the only one teaching, I can only take on a limited number of students."
"So, there are actually quite a few people waiting outside."
As he spoke, Hoshigaki Ryukame paused.
"Uehara-san, may I make a request?"
"What request?"
"Uehara-san, could you increase the number of sensei positions at the dojo? The more people we have teaching, the more efficient it will be, and this should be beneficial for the village."
Soma raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Are there any students among them who are already at a level where they can become senseis?"
"Not yet, but they could assist me in teaching and reduce my workload."
"How many do you need?"
Hoshigaki Ryukame thought for a moment.
"Let's start with two; if I take on more, I'm afraid I won't be able to manage them for now."
"Sure, you can select them yourself. Once you've chosen, send me the list. When I have time, I'll bring them to Forging Island to meet with me. After all, I am the master of the Stable Rock Dojo," Soma said.
Hoshigaki Ryukame's expression brightened.
"Yes, Uehara-san."
"By the way, Ryukame, the reason I called you over is actually for something."
"Uehara-san, what is it?"
Soma reached to the side and picked up the Mist Blade, which fell into his hand.
"Try this Ninjato."
As soon as he held it, Hoshigaki Ryukame's eyes lit up.
The heavy feel of the blade made Hoshigaki Ryukame realize that compared to the previous Broad Sword and Zhanmadao, this blade was undoubtedly much more comfortable to wield, and the quality was completely different.
Hoshigaki Ryukame tried swinging it a bit.
"Wooh! Wooh!"
The air was sliced through, almost sounding as if it was wailing.
"Uehara-san, is this Ninjato for me?"
Hoshigaki Ryukame's eyes were fixed eagerly on the Ninjato in his hand.
Soma nodded.
"This is a new Great Grade Sword I forged by modifying the Bluntsword."
"It's called the Mist Tide Blade."
"In addition to its own durability and sharpness, it also has an extra Water Release ability."
"Among the village, you master the Stable Rock Style the best, so you should be able to use the Mist Tide Blade effectively."
"I hope you can make good use of it."
Hoshigaki Ryukame gripped the hilt tightly.
"Uehara-san, please rest assured. I will not disgrace the Mist Tide Blade."
"Go ahead."
"Yes, Uehara-san."
As Hoshigaki Ryukame walked out of the room, he turned back.
"Uehara-san, thank you."
Soma smiled but didn't say anything further.
He watched Hoshigaki Ryukame walk away.
Soma then shifted his gaze.
"The Mist Tide Blade in Hoshigaki Ryukame should quickly provide me with some reputation."
"There are quite a few people in the Stable Rock Dojo."
"There are even more who are interested in the Stable Rock Dojo."
"And all these people can become sources of my reputation."
Then, Soma's gaze turned toward the Mizukage's Building.
"The situation in the ninja world has indeed worsened."
"After pushing Konoha to the limit, they broke their bottom line and used a forbidden technique like the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu."
"From their recent actions, it seems that what they want is no longer just self-preservation."
"Rather, they want more."
"For example, to crush the Hidden Mist Village, crush the Hidden Rock Village, and crush the Hidden Cloud Village."
"Even the entire ninja world..."
"To counter the Impure World Reincarnation, we must focus on Sealing Jutsu."
"And when it comes to Sealing Jutsu, the Uzumaki Clan is the best."
"Additionally..."
Soma flipped his palm and took out a scroll.
"This is the Hozuki Clan's Ninjato sealing Summoning scroll. Aside from this scroll, the Hozuki Clan has no other information, so I need some Ninjas who are skilled in Sealing Jutsu and Summoning Jutsu to research it with me."
"Only then can we create the scroll for sealing and Summoning Zanpakuto."
"Naruto Uzumaki has just been born."
"Nagato, a member of the Akatsuki Organization."
"The only ones I have a chance to recruit are Karin from the Grass Ninja Village and Karin's mother."
"Elder Genji needs to start taking action."
Soma signaled to Kaguya Izumi.
"Chief-sama."
"Go meet Elder Genji and give this to him."
Soma took out a letter.
"Yes, Chief-sama."
Kaguya Izumi quickly left.
Soma began calculating in his mind.
"For the Hidden Mist Village, the worst-case scenario is that Konoha uses Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu to resurrect all the powerful Ninjas from Konoha's history."
"The only good news is that the Ninjas resurrected with the current Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu will have a significant power gap compared to their former selves; improving the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu will take time."
"The bad news is that it's not just Orochimaru working on improving the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu; Senju Tobirama is also involved."
"Therefore, the speed of improvement will definitely be faster than the original storyline, where Orochimaru improved the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu."
Soma's eyes flickered.
"However, Senju Hashirama might not be resurrected."
"Senju Tobirama, seeing Konoha on the brink of collapse, might develop the ambition to conquer the ninja world and seek full revenge against the Hidden Mist Village and the other two ninja villages."
"But Senju Hashirama might not have the same thoughts."
"This could very well be the reason why, among the ninjas resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation, Senju Hashirama is absent."
In the original storyline, Orochimaru used the Impure World Reincarnation to bring back both Senju Tobirama and Senju Hashirama.
Senju Hashirama's soul was not sealed, nor was there any issue of not being able to find his body.
The reason for not resurrecting Senju Hashirama, Soma thought, might be that Senju Tobirama stopped it. Senju Tobirama fully understood his older brother.
"If Senju Hashirama is not resurrected, the pressure on the Hidden Mist Village from Konoha will still be immense."
"But that doesn't mean there are no ways to resist."
"Most of Konoha's Ninjas are Ninjutsu Ninjas."
"And Ninjutsu Ninjas can be effectively countered by the Sword of Wisdom and the Dragon Scale Blade."
"The Ninjas of Hidden Mist Village can use Hoshigaki Kisame and Chukichi as tactical core points."
"Moreover, Hidden Mist Village is not without allies."
"Yagura is currently Uchiha Obito's puppet."
"Uchiha Obito harbors hatred for Hidden Mist Village, but for the time being, he absolutely does not want Hidden Mist Village to be destroyed."
"Uchiha Obito would not want to see Konoha become dominant."
"He will definitely act against Konoha in the shadows."
"The situation is dire, but not that dire."
Next, Soma's analysis shifted to himself.
"I am now very close to the strength of an elite Jonin."
"Another forty consecutive draws will surely allow me to reach the level of an elite Jonin."
"In that case, even when facing Kage-level Ninjas, I will still have the strength to fight."
"Not many Ninjas possess as many techniques as I do."
"The creation of the Mist Tide Blade has been completed."
"Next, I can start the Dimensional Materials Instance Mission."
"Ranshoto, Playful Cloud, Divine Staff Enma."
"I'll choose Divine Staff Enma first."
"Considering the situation in Hidden Mist Village, the chances of finding a suitable candidate are relatively higher."
"There are quite a few assassination-type Ninjas in Hidden Mist Village."
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