Naruto: The Uchiha remnants of the Senju clan!

Chapter 22 Using the village's money to build your own connections

As Sakumo Hatake spoke, he flicked his wrist slightly.

A faint white glow suddenly appeared on the surface of the wooden knife, but it vanished in an instant.

"I heard from Kakashi that you used 'Water Release: Water Blade Slash,' which is based on a similar principle. However, this technique attaches to a 'point,' and the enveloping effect is achieved through the rotation of the water."

Qingyu nodded, accepting the instruction.

That is indeed the case; he injected water-style chakra, but not all of it.

It only involves rotating a single point; the rest is about propelling the water flow and enhancing the sharpness of the kunai.

The more places chakra is attached, the more it consumes the ability to control chakra.

Therefore, ninjas used ninja tools such as kunai and short swords as much as possible.

"In addition, if you want to go further on the path of ninja tools, it would be best to forge your own ninja tool."

Sakumo Hatake sheathed his wooden sword and rested it on the ground.

"Ninja tools forged from special metals allow chakra to flow freely within the weapon, and can even amplify chakra of specific attributes."

"A ninja tool made of chakra metal?"

Kakashi asked from the side.

"That's the best it can be."

Sakumo Hatake nodded.

The chakra metals used to forge ninja tools are actually classified in great detail.

Metals that can conduct chakra are collectively referred to as chakra metals.

Some of the rarer types can even allow chakra of a specific attribute to be almost completely absorbed within the weapon, and even amplify its power.

"Understood."

Qingyu nodded.

He already had a clue about the matter of the custom ninja tools.

If one is to pursue the path of swordsmanship, then one should not waste the legacy left by Tobirama Senju.

The renowned master of forbidden techniques, Tobirama Senju, created countless ninjutsu throughout his life and also attempted to venture into the realm of ninja tools.

In his youth, he created an experimental weapon, which was later sealed away because it was difficult to control. That ninja tool was named "Thunder God's Sword".

The blade of this sword is forged entirely from high-purity chakra metal, and it can convert the user's chakra into lightning-attribute chakra, so that every swing of it is accompanied by lightning.

In short, it means that basic attacks have special effects.

Tobirama Senju later discovered that the sword was too dependent on the quality of the user's chakra and required extremely high control skills, making it impossible for ordinary ninjas to use. So he sealed it away.

Of course, if this sword falls into the hands of someone without strength, the situation will be quite different.

Qingyu remembered that in the original story, after Konoha Chunin Midori Aoi stole the Thunder God Sword, she used it extremely poorly.

During the fight with Naruto and Sasuke, the sword was cracked by Sasuke's "Chidori", and Naruto finished it off with a "Rasengan".

But that's the user's fault, not the sword's.

Even a Jonin or stronger ninja would not use it; it would never be so fragile as to shatter with a single cut.

It's important to know that the Kusanagi sword series of ninja tools are basically indestructible, and can withstand ninjutsu without difficulty.

Products made by Tobirama Senju would naturally not be such failures.

Qingyu now lives with Tsunade and is part of her family.

If he's family with Tsunade, then he's naturally family with Tobirama Senju even more so.

It is perfectly reasonable for him to inherit Tobirama Senju's sword.

When he got back, Kiyohara planned to mention it to Tsunade.

As Qingyu was thinking, a new line of text suddenly appeared at the corner of her eye.

[Collectible trait detected: Thousand-Year Kill]

[E-Rank Trait: Thousand Years of Killing]

[Effect: Makes it easier to spot enemy weaknesses.]

Qingyu's eyelid twitched.

Fortunately, it didn't increase the power of his technique.

He glanced at Sakumo Hatake, who was looking at him with admiration.

Sakumo Hatake himself is actually quite unconventional. The so-called "Thousand Years of Death" is an obscure martial art where he forms the Tiger Seal with both hands behind the enemy and thrusts it into the enemy's anus.

He used this technique on a large number of the Hidden Hot Spring ninjas, leaving them with a lasting trauma and a belief that the title "Konoha's White Fang" originated from this ninjutsu.

However, putting aside the novelty of the move itself, the effect of this trait is surprisingly good.

It is easier to spot flaws, which is essentially an improvement in insight.

The ability to easily sneak up behind an enemy and launch a surprise attack without being detected is a very dangerous thing in actual combat.

If it weren't for using a finger to poke, but instead a kunai, the battle would have ended immediately.

"Qingyu is learning so fast too!"

Nohara Rin's voice drew Kiyoha's attention back.

She knelt to one side, the wooden knife resting on her lap, her face full of amazement.

"I can understand why Kakashi is so strong, after all, he's Sakumo-sama's son, but Kiyoha is just too..."

Nohara Rin couldn't find the right words to describe it.

She remembered clearly that Sakumo Hatake had only demonstrated it once, and Kiyoha and Kakashi had both perfectly replicated the entire set of movements.

This was far more impactful than the first time I watched the two spar.

Some differences can only be truly understood through personal experience.

Even though everyone learned the same moves today, Qingyu and Kakashi's speed was unbelievably fast.

She spent all her energy just memorizing the order of the moves, while the two of them had already moved on to the next move.

"Qingyu has the Sharingan, that's not fair."

Obito muttered resentfully, staring at Kiyoyu's eyes, which had returned to black, his tone full of envy.

If he had the Sharingan, Rin would definitely look at him in a new light.

Obito cried out in his heart that this was unfair, why wasn't he the one who awakened his Sharingan first?

Qingyu glanced at him and shook her head.

See, you're in a hurry again.

……

night.

Qingyu walked home alone. He first took a detour to buy some food for the evening before returning home.

The living room lights were on. Tsunade, unusually, hadn't gone to the casino today and was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, flipping through a horse racing magazine.

Besides traditional gambling, Tsunade also plans to try something new to see if she can break the curse of always losing at gambling.

Several empty wine glasses sat on the coffee table, and a faint smell of wine lingered in the air.

Qingyu didn't beat around the bush and sat down directly opposite her, giving a brief account of what she had heard about ninja tools at the Hatake family that afternoon.

"Tsunade, I want a custom ninja tool."

"Where would I get the money to buy you ninja tools?"

Tsunade paused for a moment while flipping through the magazine, then continued turning the pages as if nothing had happened, her tone slightly guilty.

She lost again today.

The amount is not small.

That's why I got back earlier tonight.

When Tsunade heard that Jiraiya had returned to the village, she was figuring out how to ask for a loan to get through this difficult time.

"Not buying."

Qingyu shook her head.

"I want the Thor's Sword from the Second Generation Lord."

"Thor's Sword".

Tsunade put down the magazine and visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

It doesn't cost any money.

She thought about it carefully and remembered that it was indeed true.

Tobirama conducted many experiments in his youth, with the Thunder God Sword being the most representative. Due to its high difficulty in control, it was rarely used and was later taken over by the government, where it has been gathering dust in Konoha's armory ever since.

"This now belongs to the village and is kept in a special place."

Tsunade rubbed her temples, still slightly tipsy, and her voice was a little languid.

In Tsunade's view, paying for it herself and paying for it through the public are two completely different concepts.

After all, it's fine as long as she doesn't have to pay.

As the saying goes, they use the village's money to manage their own relationships.

Tsunade felt that her family was full of loyal martyrs, so this small request shouldn't be a big deal.

Besides, many things should have been inherited by her, but they were simply allocated to the village.

"If I have the chance, I'll talk to the old man for you."