Chapter 10: Chapter 10
(edited)
Mifune's residence is a very common Japanese style home, and there is nothing out of the ordinary. If there is anything different, it is probably that there are many different swords hanging here and there.
"This little brother, please sit," said Mifune.
Kakashi sat on the futon and said, "Thanks."
"Is the little brother from Konoha?" asked Mifune.
"Yes. But how do you find out?" Kakashi had some doubts. At this time, he did not wear Konoha's uniform and did not wear the village head guard. His Sharingan was also covered with white cloth. Kakashi did not know where he was exposed.
"Haha, the Land of Snow is closest to the village of Konoha, and Konoha's reputation is also the best. It is natural for them to find Konoha for help." Mifune explained.
"It turned out to be so."
"It seems that Sosetsu knew that he had no option left but to leave for the afterlife, so he had to ask Konoha to help."Mifune sighed and said.
Kakashi remained silent. As a shinobi, he does not make any comments about the employer.
Little Koyuki on the side is also silent, obviously remembering her own father.
A moment later, Kakashi got up and said, "Mr. Mifune, Koyuki will be handed over to you, my mission is finished, and I will leave."
"Kakashi big brother, are you leaving? Don't leave a little snow alone." Koyuki upon hearing this gave a tearful look at Kakashi making him somewhat helpless.
At this time, Koyuki has not developed the nasty attitude she had in the future in canon. She is still a very cute little loli. Kakashi is really a little helpless. (EN: yes, it said loli in the MTLs)
"Little Snow, follow Mr. Mifune for now. When you have time later on, come to Konoha to find me to play, okay?" Kakashi said, patting Koyuki's head.
"But…but big brother Kakashi, Koyuki doesn't want to leave you."
These three days of getting along let Koyuki, the lost girl, rely on Kakashi. But there is no way for Kakashi to bring such a little girl back to Konoha.
Her identity is too sensitive, and Konoha is in a period of recovery, and cannot afford anymore trouble.
"Sorry, Koyuki, I can't take you with me," Kakashi said.
"wū wū wū." Hearing this, Koyuki begins crying.
At this moment, Mifune said: "little brother, it seems that Koyuki is reluctant to leave you."
Kakashi said helplessly: "Mr. Mifune, you should know that following me, Koyuki is not safe."
Mifune agrees, and he understands that Kakashi can't take care of Koyuki. Not to mention that this is his friend's, Sosetsu's, daughter entrusted to himself. How can he betray his friend's trust in him?
"I understand that. I will take care of Koyuki's guardianship." said Mifune.
"Thanks." Kakashi finished, turned and left. Unexpectedly, Mifune's pupils shrank, suddenly stopped him: "Wait a minute!"
Kakashi looked back and said, "What's wrong Mr. Mifune?"
"Little brother, is the sword behind you the White Light chakra blade?" The voice of Mifune was trembling slightly, and it was even more inexplicable.
Kakashi is alert for a moment. White Fang had a lot of enemies in the world. If Mifune is one of his enemies, I am afraid that today will not be good day for Kakashi.
There was some tension in the atmosphere.
It seems that Kakashi's apprehension and worry was noticed. Mifune reassuringly said: "You don't have to worry, I am not an enemy of Sakumo Hatake, I am his friend."
Hearing this, Kakashi begins to relax. Sakumo Hatake is the name of Kakashi's father, Konoha's White Fang.
"Yes, it is my father's sword, the White Light chakra blade, but it is now broken." Kakashi said, pulling out the white chakra blade behind him.
Mifune look at the broken half of the White Light chakra blade. Memories flashed across his eyes as he reached out and said: "It really is the blade of White Fang. When I was separated, I really didn't think of it. Ordinary blade, even the name of the big." (EN: Don't know what the last part means.)
"Mr. Mifune, do you know my father?" Kakashi said curiously.
Mifune nodded, said: "Yes, when I was young, I sparred with Sakumo Hatake. Unfortunately, I lost at the time, but I didn't know what to do. I became a friend with Sakumo Hatake. In a flash, so many years have passed and the son of Sakumo Hatake is already so big."
What Mifune said is not really unexpected. After all, it was already nearly a decade since he last met Sakumo.
Kakashi was silent. He did not know what to say and did not think that Mifune and White Fang are friends. It is no wonder that both of them are famous sword masters. It is not a strange thing for them to know each other.
"You father died young, can you show me if you inherited your father's kenjutsu skills?" Mifune assuredly asked.
"Oh, I am afraid that I am only at the base level of our Hatake family Kenjutsu." Kakashi said shyly.
"That's fine. Do you mind showing it to me?," said Mifune.
Kakashi did not refuse to see this. Mifune was a master of kenjutsu, and even defeated Hanzo the Salamander in the Fourth Shinobi War.
If he can get the guidance of Mifune, Kakashi's sword mastery will inevitably advance tremendously. In the absence of Chakra, kenjutsu is another way to improve strength.
Kakashi walked into the courtyard and danced slowly in the cherry Blossoms of the sky. The Hatake Kenjutsu was perfected by Qi Mumu, step-by-step, wide-ranging and profound, but Kakashi is clearly far from mastering this profound technique.
A few minutes later, Kakashi performed a complete set of Hatake kenjutsu and quietly waited for the evaluation of Mifune.
Mifune thought for a while and said: "Kakashi, your sword has only got the shape, the form, of Sakumo Hatake, but you don't have the intent of Sakumo Hatake. Although it is quite rare for your age, you have to remember, a sharp sword must have intent for it to be alive, and a knife without intent will always be blunt!"
Kakashi thought about the three ships and asked: "What is the intent in the sword?"
Mifune said with a smile : "When you find the reason why you are slashing, you will understand what is the intent of your sword. You have outstanding talent. As long as you work hard, I believe that you will surpass the great White Fang."
Kakashi took the sword and said, "Many thanks Mr. Mifune for your pointers."
"No, I owe Sakumo Hatake. If it is just giving a few pointers to his son, it is nothing. Right, I see that your White Light chakra blade has been broken, do you not intend to re-create it?"
"That was the plan. I am planning to build a sword that suits me," Kakashi said.
"I just met an excellent blacksmith here in Takumi Village. Let me take you to find him to build you a sword. My samurai sword and black armor were also built there. I believe that you will be satisfied." Said Mifune as he touched the black handle of the katana at his waist.
"Really? Thanks a lot." Kakashi joyfully said.
Kakashi is unfamiliar with the Village of Artisans. It is not easy to find a master who is willing to smith a sword for himself.
With Mifune's help, it will definitely save a lot of effort.
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