manynovel Chapter 95: Distributing Ninja Swords, Peerless General Makoto Karatachi!
Chapter 95: Distributing Ninja Swords, Peerless General Makoto Karatachi!
Chapter 95: Distributing Ninja Swords, Peerless General Makoto Karatachi!
"Miss Ming?!"
Upon seeing Mei Terumi, Hozuki Mangetsu was the first to exclaim in surprise.
Ao, Kisame Hoshigaki, and the others also stood up, their faces showing surprise.
The visitor was none other than Mei Terumi!
Mei Terumi was travel-worn but full of energy, her emerald green eyes sweeping over everyone in the command center.
After winking at Makoto Karatachi beside him, he looked at Yagura and bowed slightly.
"Yakura-sama!"
"The Mizukage believes that this is the most crucial moment in the battle. We must concentrate our superior forces to crush Konoha's main force in one fell swoop and open up the situation."
"Therefore, I was specifically ordered to bring the [Ninja Sword] along with two hundred elite ninjas and thirteen Jonin as reinforcements!"
Ninja Sword!
There are still two hundred ninjas, including thirteen Jonin!
With hundreds of ninjas and more than a dozen Jonin, this force was undoubtedly capable of altering the situation on the local battlefield between Kazama and Kazuya to a certain extent, greatly enhancing Kirigakure's offensive capabilities.
But what's most eye-catching is the scroll in Mei Terumi's hand!
Everyone present couldn't help but look at those few reels, their breathing becoming slightly rapid.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were once the symbol of the Hidden Mist Village's martial prowess. Each of their swords possessed unique and powerful abilities, and when used in conjunction with the user, they could unleash combat power far exceeding that of ordinary ninjas.
Although the Seven Ninja Swords were mostly lost and their reputation was damaged in the war with Konoha, the prestige and power of the swords themselves should not be underestimated.
Mei Terumi didn't keep them in suspense; she stepped forward and unrolled the scroll.
This scroll is very long and has seven patterns engraved on it, each representing a different element: [斩] (cut), [大] (large), [长] (long), and [钝] (dull).
The seven characters are 【爆】【雷】【双】, each surrounded by a unique spiritual talisman.
However, of these seven large characters, only four were lit up, while the characters 【斩】【大】【雷】 were in a grayed-out state.
Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki exchanged a glance, already guessing what was going on, and their brows furrowed slightly.
"untie!"
Terumi Mei raised her hand to form a seal.
With four soft sounds, four wisps of white smoke dissipated, revealing four weapons of different shapes, each radiating a chilling light and unique chakra fluctuations, before everyone.
These are indeed the [Long Knife - Sewing Needle], [Blunt Knife - Cutting], [Exploding Knife - Splashing Water], and [Dual Knives - Flounder]!
"To prevent the ninja swords from being lost in the war, the Mizukage specially created this summoning scroll to seal the ninja swords, summoning all four ninja swords through a contract, so that Jonin Makoto Karatachi could use them for his plans."
As Mei Terumi spoke, she handed the scroll in her hand to Makoto Karatachi.
Gouju Cheng chuckled and took it without any hesitation, even scratching the little girl's palm.
Mei Terumi slapped Makoto's hand, somewhat speechless. So many people, and they're doing this kind of thing in a serious setting... "As for the ninja swords in the hands of Lord Juzo and Lord Raiga—"
Mei Terumi looked at Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki standing to the side: "The Mizukage believes in your strength and acknowledges the mastery each of the Ninja Swordsmen has over their swords, so your swords do not need to undergo a summoning contract."
Mei Terumi's words softened the expressions of Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki, but they both understood what was going on.
Shuiying's actions were both an act of trust and an invisible pressure.
The ninja swords are in your hands; you must produce results worthy of them. Especially now, with the Mist Blade Squad shining ever brighter and Makoto Karatachi displaying increasingly unbelievable strength!
"Lord Yagura, Makoto."
Mei Terumi turned to Makoto Karatachi, her expression becoming slightly more serious, and her voice lowered.
"There's one more thing—"
Gouju Cheng's eyes flickered; he knew the main event was about to begin.
Yagura also glanced sideways.
"explain."
"Yes."
Mei Terumi nodded and quickly said, "Just before I set off, the village had already completed the initial investigation of the Suigetsu Hozuki."
"Although we didn't get solid evidence of his direct dealings with Danzo, he cut off those channels completely and silenced the people involved."
"However, based on the huge amount of unexplained assets found in several of his secret locations that were seriously inconsistent with his identity and income, as well as some highly identifiable fragments of encrypted communication records, the elders and the Mizukage unanimously concluded that he was seriously suspected of betraying the village and colluding with the enemy."
"Currently, he has been temporarily relieved of his post as deputy head of the intelligence department and is under house arrest in the detention center in the eastern part of the village, awaiting further investigation and final trial after the war ends."
Upon hearing this, several suppressed gasps and gasps of surprise rang out in the command center.
Is this really true?!
Meanwhile, as they continued their attacks, news also leaked from Konoha that the real reason for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's defeat was the betrayal of Suigetsu Hozuki.
At the time, no one took the news seriously, believing it to be nothing more than a ploy by Konoha to sow discord, a countermeasure against what Makoto Kotachi had said earlier.
But to everyone's surprise, it was actually true. The pufferfish demon really did betray his country and collude with the enemy!
He's one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen!
But what is the deputy head of the intelligence department, a high-ranking member of the Kirigakure faction, after?
Everyone present was shocked, especially Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki, whose faces were as black as the bottom of a pot.
As fellow members of the Ninja Swordsmen, upon hearing this news, forget about feeling a sense of shared sorrow; the two of them wished they could rush back to the village right now and kill that fatso!
This is a disgrace, an utter disgrace!
Fuguki's actions undoubtedly tarnished the reputation of the entire Ninja Swordsmen and caused enormous damage to the frontline battles!
Gouju Cheng wasn't surprised at all, but a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
He thought the Third Mizukage and the old guys in the village would take direct action, but it seems they are still wary of the Fuguki's power and influence in the village and haven't gone all out to kill him.
Indeed, he was one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen after all. Executing him without solid evidence could easily cause unrest, especially during wartime.
But—house arrest?
Well, that depends on whether he actually survives until the end of the war.
Yagura glanced at Makoto Karatachi, seemingly understanding something, but said nothing more. He simply said in a deep voice, "The matter of the pufferfish demon ends here. It must not be spread, lest it affect morale. The primary task now is to capture Kazama Kazuya and crush Konoha's main force!"
"yes!"
The crowd responded in unison.
The reinforcements and ninja swords brought by Mei Terumi undoubtedly gave Kirigakure a shot in the arm.
Especially those four ninja swords that have reappeared!
Makoto played with the summoning scroll in his hand, his gaze sweeping over the four ninja swords, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.
Sewing needle, slit, spray, flounder —
Each weapon has its unique capabilities; if used well, it can be a deadly weapon on the battlefield.
"Makoto, how do you plan to distribute these four swords?"
Yagura asked.
Everyone looked at Gouju Cheng.
After a moment's thought, Gouju Cheng said, "A knife is a weapon, but also a weapon of death; it needs the right person to use it."
He picked up the [Double Blades - Flounder].
These are two enormous blades that can be combined, capable of absorbing the user's chakra and releasing a massive chakra orb for ranged attacks.
Makoto Karatachi's gaze swept over everyone before finally tossing the flounder to Mangetsu Hozuki.
"Full Moon, this thing is yours. Your swordsmanship and water release techniques, combined with Hiramekarei's chakra impact, should allow you to create quite a few interesting moves."
"Really, really, for me, Makoto!"
Hozuki Mangetsu hurriedly took it, his voice trembling with excitement, and he almost jumped up.
"Nonsense, who else would I give it to if not you?"
Gouju Cheng laughed and cursed, then moved his hand to [Exploding Blade - Spray].
This sword is covered in explosive tags that can be detonated using chakra. It's a weapon version of the Explosion Release bloodline limit!
However, it is quite difficult to use it perfectly. Both physical strength and chakra strength are indispensable. In the end, Makoto Tachibana set his sights on Kisame.
"Kisame, the Explosive Blade is yours. Your chakra reserves are perfect for it, and it will further enhance your combat capabilities."
"I?!"
Kisame Hoshigaki trembled, his expression a mixture of excitement and disbelief as he looked at Makoto Karatachi.
Makoto Koji gave a light snort, and Kisame Hoshigaki quickly took it, his shark mouth splitting into a ferocious arc, full of smiles.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Kisame Hoshigaki was already very powerful. In the original work, when he used the Greatsword Samehada, his combat power was even among the top Kage-level. Even the perfect Jinchuriki, Killer Bee, almost lost to him.
However, Samehada is still in the hands of Fuguki, so it's out of his reach for the time being.
However, using the Exploding Blade Spray in conjunction with Kisame Hoshigaki, although it lacks the ability to absorb chakra, combined with Kisame's powerful chakra reserves and tough-guy attributes, it's not impossible to use a self-destructive fighting style to leave the enemy helpless!
After all, this honest shark's moves are all big and sweeping!
"As for long swords, sewing needles, and blunt swords, helmet-cutting swords—"
Makoto Goji's gaze swept over the expectant Lin Qinyu, and finally he handed her the sewing needle.
"Rain is yours, long sword and sewing needle."
"The needle's characteristics are extreme piercing and speed. Combined with your Lightning Release, it should give you a significant advantage in both thrusting and ranged attacks. Remember to enchant it with your Lightning Release, don't just recklessly charge in."
"Yay!"
Ringo Ameyuri's eyes lit up. She grabbed the slender sewing needle, touching it with obvious delight, and excitedly licked her lips: "This thing is just what I want! Captain is brilliant!"
You bastard—
Gouju Cheng felt somewhat helpless.
Like Kisame, the most suitable ninja sword for Ameyuri is naturally the Raito Kiba.
But now that Lei Dao is in Lei Ya's hands, and his righteous master and original wife are still doing well, he can't just take it from him directly, can he?
However, compared to Raido Kiba, Sewing Needle is indeed quite suitable for Yuri.
Finally, Gogoki Makoto picked up the huge, heavy "Blunt Knife - Helmsman".
This is a massive sword that requires two hands to wield. The blade is broad, thick, and heavy, with a huge iron hammer embedded in the back. It is said to possess terrifying power to break through any defense.
"As for the blunt knife and the slashing motion—"
The Blunt Blade: Helmet Slash is known as the strongest shattering blade, but it's just too heavy, so it's definitely not suitable for Yuki, and Ao is a reconnaissance-type support ninja.
"This sword will be of greater use when it is given to a more suitable elite Jonin."
Makoto Karatachi looked at Yagura: "Cousin, you're in charge of distributing the Kabuto. It's best to give it to the brothers who excel in hand-to-hand combat and direct attacks; they'll be able to better utilize the sword's value!"
Yagura glanced at Makoto Karatachi with some surprise, while the Jonin around him also had their eyes shining.
In fact, they had no expectations for these four ninja swords at first. The right to dispose of these four ninja swords was in the hands of Makoto Karatachi. Although Makoto Karatachi had a monstrous God Hand bloodline limit, he did not have a suitable weapon, and he also had a Mist Blade squad under his command.
Although the team members are all kids, they are all geniuses and elites, and Makoto Karatachi will definitely assign the ninja swords to them.
Makoto Kajiki did indeed do that.
Surprisingly, there was still one ninja sword left!
Feeling the intense gazes from all sides, Yagura smiled.
"Okay, I'll take care of it."
After some deliberation, Yagura finally handed the blunt sword to an elite Jonin named "Kaguya Taizan," which drew envy from the other Jonin.
These are the Seven Ninja Swords! Possessing a ninja sword means entering the ranks of ninja swords.
Kaguya Taizan herself was flattered.
Although the Kaguya clan has a good physique and is strong and healthy, making them suitable for blunt swords, there are quite a few strong men in the camp. Originally, I thought that because of the unpleasantness between my clan leader and Makoto Karatachi, he would never get to wield a ninja sword. But I never expected that Yagura would choose him!
That's the spirit of the goji berry!
It turns out we were judging others by our own petty standards!
With the ninja swords distributed, the atmosphere in the command center became even more enthusiastic.
With new reinforcements and ninja swords, the members of Kirigakure are much more confident about the upcoming decisive battle between Kazama and Tani.
"Alright, everyone go and prepare. The general offensive will commence in one hour, as planned!"
Yagura gave the order in a deep voice.
"yes!"
The men accepted the order and dispersed to make their final preparations for the battle.
Makoto Karimoto led Mei Terumi to a relatively secluded barracks next to the command post.
"Why did you come all the way here yourself?"
As soon as the door closed, Makoto Karatachi asked with concern, "The front lines are dangerous, and the final assault on Kazama and Kazuya is imminent. Why did you come here—"
"What, you look down on me?"
Mei Terumi raised her eyebrows and glared at him with her emerald green eyes: "I am the future head of the Terumi clan, a double bloodline Jonin, and my strength is no less than that of your precious team members."
"It's not that I look down on you, it's that I'm worried about you."
Gouju Cheng sighed, his tone softening.
"This is not like the rear; it's a real battlefield where people could die at any moment."
"You are indeed a genius, but a genius is not necessarily a strong person. If something really happens to you, who can bear the responsibility? Wouldn't I be heartbroken?"
"Who needs your pity?!"
Seeing the undisguised worry in his eyes, Mei Terumi felt a warmth in her heart, and her tone softened: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. This time, the Mizukage personally ordered me to bring reinforcements and ninja swords, and besides, I really don't have much else to do."
"Um?"
"It's all because that fat pufferfish demon fell from power."
Terumi Mei said with some helplessness, "The deputy director of the intelligence department betrayed his own people, which caused a sensation throughout the entire upper echelons. The entire management of the intelligence department was dismissed, and Elder Yuan personally took charge, with the Dark Division taking full control."
"As the squad leader, I was naturally also demoted along with them."
"You can't come to the front lines, it's too dangerous—okay, okay, you're here now, I just can't do anything with you."
Gouju Cheng smiled helplessly, stepped forward, and naturally reached out to help her tidy up the slightly messy hair on her forehead caused by her journey.
Mei Terumi stiffened slightly, but did not dodge.
When his fingers touched her cool, soft hair, Makoto Koji paused for a moment, then casually smoothed it for her, his fingertips brushing against her warm earlobe.
Mei Terumi's ears turned a deeper crimson at a visible speed.
"You—you better stop touching me!"
She scolded him softly, but her tone didn't sound very forceful.
"It's just checking my future wife's combat readiness, but this is a big deal concerning our family's happiness." Makoto Karatachi said this nonsense with a straight face, then withdrew his hand and his expression became a little more serious: "Seriously, Mei, when the general offensive starts, you just follow Ao and the other ninjas to support them, don't rush too far ahead."
"Your Lava Release and Boil Release are powerful, but they consume a lot of energy. They are suitable for close to mid-range control, but not for sustained advances and prolonged combat. Konoha has definitely deployed a large force in Kazama and Tani this time, so we can't be careless."
"I know, I'm not a child anymore. What's wrong with going to the battlefield? I'm not weak. Stop nagging—"
As Mei Terumi listened to his clear and logical analysis, the warmth in her heart deepened, but she said aloud...
"And what about you? What tricks are you planning to pull this time? I hear your name every day in the village, the Mist-Hidden Hero, Young Master Cheng!"
"Cough cough cough, it's all thanks to Lord Mizukage's appreciation, it's all thanks to Lord Mizukage's appreciation."
"Hmph, look how smug you are—"
Mei Terumi, seeing Makoto Karatachi's barely suppressed smile, couldn't help but ask, "So, what exactly are you doing now—"
—How strong is it?
Gouju Cheng stroked his chin, revealing a somewhat smug smile: "It's hard to say how strong they are, but taking on ten of the old ones shouldn't be a problem. Protecting our Miss Ming is definitely more than enough."
"Who needs your protection?!"
Mei Terumi rolled her eyes at him, but couldn't help but smile slightly.
The two exchanged a few more whispered words, lingering affectionately for a while, and time slipped by unnoticed.
Outside the barracks, the roar of war machines gradually became clearer.
The sounds of the ninjas gathering, their footsteps, and their greetings blended together, creating a heavy, oppressive atmosphere as if a storm was brewing.
The all-out offensive is about to begin!
Makoto Kari and Mei Terumi stopped talking at the same time, looked at each other, and both saw the seriousness in each other's eyes.
"It's almost time."
Gouju Cheng stood up, stretched his shoulders, and the languidness in his eyes disappeared, replaced by the sharp glint of a battlefield hunter.
"My husband's off to fight on the front lines, little girl, get ready to cheer for your husband!"
"Look how arrogant you are."
Mei Terumi gently stood up, straightened Makoto Karatachi's Kirigakure Jonin vest, and then tied the headband on his arm.
After doing all this, she looked at Makoto's face and, under his surprised gaze, gently dropped a kiss.
"----come on!"
"Hahaha, I'm going to unleash my full power!"
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