Chapter 115: Chapter 115
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In the Land of Keys, within the small and hidden village of Jomae, the morning smoke rose gently into the air.
Accompanied by the recently rhythmic sounds of iron forging, children had already run out onto the streets to play and laugh.
Sasuke, wearing a blue kimono, stepped out of his courtyard and onto the street, patiently waiting for a group of kids playing ninja games to pass by before continuing towards the direction of the forging sounds.
"Sasuke."
A familiar female voice suddenly called out to him.
Sasuke turned his head to see Izumi, who appeared to be the owner of a nearby dango shop, smiling and waving at him.
"Come and try the mitarashi dango I made."
"Mitarashi dango?"
Sasuke seemed to remember something, obediently walked over, took the dango from Izumi's hand, and quickly ate it, nodding in approval.
"Not bad."
"Really? How does it compare to the mitarashi dango shop in Konoha?" Izumi asked expectantly.
"It's... about the same, I guess." Sasuke, who usually didn't eat dango often, still gave his honest opinion seeing Izumi's eager expression.
"That's good." Izumi breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing Sasuke's slight confusion about why she was running a shop, Izumi glanced around at the decorations similar to those in Konoha and smiled nostalgically as she explained:
"After coming to Jomae Village, besides missing my mother, grandmother, and clan members, I found myself missing Konoha's mitarashi dango. But no one in Jomae made dango or knew how to make it."
"So, one day after training, I decided to try making mitarashi dango myself. Since you say it's about the same, it looks like I've succeeded."
Izumi's words were full of joy, but Sasuke listened in silence.
He was well aware of the reason Izumi could no longer enjoy Konoha's mitarashi dango and had to make it herself.
That man.
His own closest relative by blood.
"Sasuke? Sasuke?" Izumi's call brought Sasuke back to reality.
Sasuke immediately apologized, "Sorry, I was a bit lost in thought."
Such an attitude would never have happened to Sasuke during his time in Konoha.
Only in front of his "lost and found" clan members would he show his true inner gentleness.
Izumi didn't mind, taking a step back and seriously observing the current Sasuke, she smiled warmly and said:
"It's been a while since I last saw you. You've grown quite a bit taller."
At the age of twelve or thirteen, he was indeed in the growing phase. With intense training, Sasuke had grown both taller and stronger since he first arrived.
Sasuke, being the subject, didn't notice much difference. However, when Izumi mentioned that the clan would make a batch of larger Uchiha clothing for him to avoid not having suitable clothes as he grew, he sincerely thanked her.
"Sasuke, where are you heading? I rarely see you walking this way." Izumi handed a few more dango sticks to Sasuke, advising him to eat enough before asking.
To be honest, Sasuke didn't particularly like sweets.
Izumi's dango had a lot of sweet sauce brushed on them.
He could only "force a smile" and quickly finish them, not wanting to waste the kindness of Izumi, who acted like an elder sister to him. Then he answered her question:
"I ordered a ninja sword from the captured craftsmen in the village, and I'm going to pick it up today."
"A ninja sword."
Looking at Sasuke, who now exuded an aura as sharp as an unsheathed blade, Izumi sighed slightly.
Unlike other clan members who looked forward to Sasuke's role in future revenge, Izumi, upon seeing Sasuke again in that dark room, hoped this boy, whose eyes were filled with hatred, would find something or someone else to devote himself to.
She sincerely advised, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Sasuke, your life isn't just about revenge. There's a long road ahead. Sometimes, think more about living with someone you care about."
"Sasuke, do you have someone you like?"
"No."
Sasuke, with no thoughts of romance, shook his head decisively.
He understood Izumi's good intentions.
But his resolve would not waver.
"Izumi-nee, I have to go."
Seeing Izumi about to grab more dango, Sasuke quickly walked away.
"Wait! I almost forgot to tell you. The day after tomorrow, Uchiha Zanki is getting married. Make sure to come." Izumi called after him.
"Zanki-nii?" Sasuke stopped and turned back, full of curiosity, "Who is he marrying?"
Sasuke had a good impression of Zanki, who spoke bluntly, enjoyed fighting, and liked to help the clan members.
In the past six months, he often sparred with Zanki.
But he hadn't heard anything about him having a girlfriend, let alone getting married.
Izumi answered, "A beautiful girl from the Hagoromo clan. Zanki is quite lucky."
"A girl from the Hagoromo clan?"
Knowing what "Hagoromo" meant, Sasuke had no objections.
Thanks to Gensou's high status in his heart, Sasuke even thought that after fulfilling his revenge, if he couldn't return to Konoha, he might marry a girl from the Hagoromo clan.
However, this idea was quickly dismissed as it didn't fit his character.
"I'll be there the day after tomorrow."
Sasuke waved to show he understood and quickly left.
Seeing Sasuke agree, Izumi returned to the shop in a good mood, quickly devouring the freshly made dango, her eyes lighting up with delight.
Ding! Ding! Ding! The sound of iron forging echoed continuously from the newly established ninja tool shop.
If you got closer, you could hear a series of repetitive, despairing shouts:
"I am the ultimate ninja tool! I was meant to conquer the ninja world... I am the ultimate ninja tool! I was meant to conquer the ninja world..."
When Sasuke entered the shop, he saw a strange young man who looked like a master craftsman. His movements were filled with artistic flair, impressively crafting one ninja tool after another, while his eyes were vacant and he muttered neurotically.
"This guy is the founder of the Craftsmen Village, Seimei?"
As Gensou's disciple, Sasuke held a high status in Jomae Village and knew many secrets.
Seeing Sasuke arrive, Kujaku, one of the Four Celestial Symbols Men who had barely survived, immediately came forward and respectfully said:
"Sasuke-sama, your ninja sword is ready."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 116: Chapter 116
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"I am the ultimate ninja tool! I was meant to conquer the ninja world... I am the ultimate ninja tool! I was meant to conquer the ninja world..."
Seimei's resentful voice echoed alongside the sound of iron forging, endlessly repeating within the ninja tool shop.
Kujaku, already used to this, ignored the once highly respected master and instead respectfully apologized to Sasuke, explaining that Seimei had some mental issues and asked for Sasuke's understanding.
Once the admiration for Seimei was broken, it was hard to restore.
The Four Celestial Symbols Men had naively believed that Seimei, after being resurrected, would sweep away all obstacles and conquer the ninja world.
It wasn't until they saw how powerless Seimei was before Gensou that they realized how childish their thoughts were, and their reverence for their master plummeted.
Now, as captives in Jomae Village, unlike Seimei who still couldn't adapt, Kujaku and the other three had quickly submitted.
Creating ninja tools wasn't a big deal for them.
In the Craftsmen Village, they were already doing this job.
Compared to the Craftsmen Village, where they faced constant pressure from the Five Great Ninja Villages to complete quotas and were often threatened with low profits, their life in Jomae was more relaxed.
They didn't have to work overtime and even had weekly breaks.
As for wages? They were captives; it wasn't worth discussing.
Surviving was good enough.
Kujaku and the other two had the right mindset and harbored no thoughts of rebellion against Gensou, who had left a deep impression on them. Naturally, they were also very respectful towards Gensou's disciple.
Upon receiving the task to forge a ninja sword for Sasuke, Kujaku and the others, along with Seimei who just mouthed off but still worked diligently, crafted a high-quality ninja tool.
At this moment, Kujaku was receiving Sasuke, while Suiko carried a large ninja tool box from the backyard.
"Sasuke-sama, the ninja sword is finished. Please accept it." Suiko handed the box to Sasuke.
Sasuke took it with one hand, opened the box, and saw a straight, long ninja sword.
"This ninja sword is modeled after the most popular Kusanagi sword in the ninja world. With Seimei's superior forging techniques, its quality surpasses the original Kusanagi sword. Additionally, due to the inclusion of thunderstone, it can channel lightning power like the Raijin Sword," Kujaku explained.
For once, Seimei didn't repeat his "ambitions." After listening to Kujaku's explanation, he snorted coldly and arrogantly said:
"What Kusanagi sword, what Raijin Sword, just some mediocre creations. They are worthless in my eyes."
While Seimei's strength didn't match his big talk, in terms of ninja tool crafting, he was indeed unparalleled in the current ninja world.
Sasuke acknowledged this.
Drawing the sword, he felt a cold, sharp aura emanating from it, making his eyes light up. Injecting lightning chakra, he watched the lightning dance around the blade, feeling no resistance, and the power was even greater than the Raijin Sword he had previously fought with.
Sasuke nodded in satisfaction.
Having mastered many techniques in the Chidori stream system, he needed a sword compatible with lightning release to enhance his skills.
"The sword is excellent. Thank you for your efforts."
Sasuke politely thanked them and left the shop amidst Kujaku and Suiko's send-off and Seimei's repetitive "I am the ultimate ninja tool! I was meant to conquer the ninja world..."
Next to the ninja tool shop was a newly opened medical clinic.
As Sasuke passed by, he saw the clinic's owner, a man named Shinno, enthusiastically sharing his medical knowledge with the recently returned Kabuto.
"Haha! What have I learned in these fifty years? It's knowing the times! You must know the times!"
"Don't worry, Kabuto! You've made significant contributions to Hagoromo-sama. I, who also regard Hagoromo-sama as a deity, will impart all my medical ninjutsu knowledge to you!"
Hearing this conversation, Sasuke didn't linger and continued towards the training ground.
Now that he had the sword, it was time to get familiar with it.
Tap. Tap. Tap. Unconcealed light footsteps stopped in front of a three-story building with a modernist appearance, different from other wooden structures.
"Clan leader, the latest ninja world intelligence has been collected."
The owner of the footsteps, a woman named Hanare, slightly bowed and reported.
In the next second, the seal on the door dissipated, and the door opened automatically.
Hanare walked in, familiar with the place, heading towards the experiment area.
Unlike many people's impression of an underground, cold, dark, and creepy experimental base, Gensou's lab was built in the sunlight. Both its exterior and interior were clean and tidy, with a futuristic decor that made it feel like stepping into a sci-fi setting.
Anyone who saw it wouldn't think this was a fearsome experimental base filled with horror stories. Instead, they'd be pleased to work in such an environment.
Gensou believed that a good work environment could stimulate innovation.
He wasn't impressed by the Root base he once visited.
Even Konoha's research buildings lacked aesthetic appeal.
Previously in Konoha, with no other options, he had to make do.
Now, back in his own territory, Gensou naturally built a research base to his liking.
As for whether having it above ground made it too exposed, Jomae Village was self-contained and banned outsiders from visiting.
Even if someone infiltrated and broke through the outer seals, it wouldn't matter whether the base was above ground or underground.
"Clan leader."
Hanare entered the experiment area, her eyes sweeping over a row of large equipment she still didn't fully understand and the several white Zetsu soaking in nutrient tanks.
Noticing one less white Zetsu than last time, Hanare approached Gensou, who was researching at a computer, and handed over the intelligence scroll, saying:
"Clan leader, this is the summary of the month's ninja world intelligence."
"I see."
Gensou moved his gaze from the screen, turned his chair, took the intelligence scroll from Hanare, and began reading.
(End of Chapter)
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