I teach kendo in the ninja world

The reason why the genin notification work was handed over to Kurogane and Zabuza was not because Araki wanted to be the hands-off boss, but because he wanted to personally be responsible for the invitations to the genin group.

Fortunately, their number is not too large.

Many genin have not even formed their own tactical system. Maybe a taijutsu-type genin who is still slashing people with a sword today will immediately transform into a ninjutsu-type ninja after learning a powerful ninjutsu tomorrow.

This kind of thing is not uncommon, so how to use the ninja sword is a great temptation for almost all genin.

But jonins are different.

Ninjas who can reach the level of Jonin, which is considered to be at the top of the pyramid among the entire ninja class, are all elites who have experienced countless battles, big and small.

They have already determined their tactical style and understand what they are good at and what they are not good at.

This is their foundation and will not be easily shaken by external things.

Even if the seven legendary ninja swords of Kirigakure Village don't match their existing fighting style, they won't take a second look at them.

Especially Ninja swords like [Sameki] and [Kabutori], which have very distinct characteristics.

The sheer force required to wield them freely is enough to dissuade most jounin.

Therefore, there were only 5 people on the Jonin candidate list given to Araki by the Third Mizukage.

"Takano Kazuhiko, Otake Maki, Yukibei, Kito Kazuya, Li Chiba..."

Araki looked at the five names in his hand and found that he had no impression of any of them.

"What kind of ghosts are these?!" He complained in a low voice, "It's just that there isn't a blood successor ninja from a big family. How come there isn't even Kisame? Is this the Mizukage's vision?"

This list seemed outrageous to him!

But it was outrageous. He was just an examiner and had no right to change Mizukage's decision.

Carrying Samehada, who was one size bigger than himself, Araki found the address of the first candidate on the list, Takano Kazuhiko.

Bang Bang Bang!

After a while, the door opened, and an ordinary ninja wearing a gray Kirigakure Murjonin vest poked his head out.

"you are?"

"I am Jounin Araki, and by order of Lord Mizukage, I am here to inform you that Jounin Takano Kazuhiko will participate in the battle between the ninja swords [Sameki] and [Kabutori] in five days. Here are the details."

Araki said as he handed over a love paper.

"The battle between Samehada and Kabutori? So, I'm a candidate for the Seven Ninja Sword?"

Takano Kazuhiko asked in surprise.

"Yes, that's the theory."

Araki nodded, and then saw Takano Kazuhiko suddenly reaching out to grab the Samehada he was carrying on his shoulder.

"Then you specially sent me the same shark muscle so that I could get familiar with it in advance? Thank you for your hard work!"

This person's unbelievable performance made Araki frown.

However, he did not attack immediately. Instead, he smashed Samehada on the ground with a "dong" sound, released the handle of the knife, and said to Takano Kazuhiko: "I'm not here to familiarize you with Samehada in advance, but to test it by the way. Are you qualified to use Samehada?"

"Testing qualifications? What do you mean?"

Takano Kazuhiko looked at Samehada in front of him. Although he was still a little confused, the temptation of being so close made him unable to stop his hand. He directly slapped the handle of Samehada's knife that seemed to be wrapped in layers of golden scales.

When Araki saw this, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "It means..."

Just when he paused deliberately, the hilt of Samehada suddenly began to prick with thorns, one after another sharp scales exploded directly, and the originally smooth hilt instantly turned into a hedgehog.

"what!"

Takano Kazuhiko was still immersed in the joy of being appointed. How could he have imagined that there would be such a change.The palm was directly pierced by sharp scales, and blood spurted out.

This sudden stimulation made him let out a shrill scream.

He instantly took back his bleeding right hand, opened his eyes angrily, stared at Araki and shouted, "What did you do?"

Facing Takano Kazuhiko's question, Araki spread his hands and looked innocent: "Me? I didn't do anything! It's just...it seems that you failed the qualification test, Takano Jonin. Samehada doesn't approve of your actions. Its ruler!"

"What do you mean? How could Samehada disapprove of me? It must be you kid who is causing trouble!"

Takano Kazuhiko became angry from shame, took out a kunai and stabbed Araki.

"Too slow! With such a level, how dare you even think about Sameji?"

Araki held Samehada with one hand and used his broad body to block the opponent's thrust. Then, using Samehada as a fulcrum, he jumped into the air, and a kick that was lingering in the breeze was directly placed on Takano Kazuhiko's chest. At such speed, So fast that the other party couldn't even see the shadow of his legs clearly.

boom!

Takano Kazuhiko was kicked back into the house. Araki closed the door for him and said calmly outside: "How dare you commit the crime and assassinate the examiner. Takano Kazuhiko, I declare that your candidacy has been cancelled!"

……

After all, there were only a few jonins like Takano Kazuhiko who did not have a beep number. The next four people who were notified by Araki did not cause any trouble.

But what disappoints Araki is that there are no real masters hidden among them as he imagined.

They were indeed just a few mediocre ordinary jounin.

"Hey, Samehada, Samehada! Among these people just now, is there anyone you like more?"

Araki asked softly about the ninja sword on his shoulder.

Samehada didn't speak.

"Sure enough, it is indeed a bit too unfair to let you follow those rotten fish and shrimps."

Araki's thoughts changed, "Since I have eliminated one candidate, I should not add another one. Come, I will take you to find your Mr. Right!"

After making up his mind, Araki changed his steps and headed towards Inikisaki Kisame's residence.

However, it is a great pity that no one happens to be at home.

"Isn't he going on a mission?"

Araki scratched his head and simply changed his route again to the ANBU to find Goju Yagura.

"You ask Kisame? He has gone to the front line to set up defenses. What's the matter?"

Because this was not a secret, Yagura did not hide it and told Araki directly.

"Huh? Such an unfortunate coincidence!"

Araki looked disappointed.

"What? Are you in a hurry with Kisame?"

"Hey, that's not it. Samehada and Kabutori need two temporary masters, but I checked the candidates today and none of them can match Kisame, so I think..."

"Haha, the list of candidates was given to you by Mizukage-sama, right?"

Yagura asked, interrupting him with a smile.

"Yes, of course!"

"That's right, let alone Kisame, I guess Kaguya, Yuki and other big clans are not among them, right?"

"You mean...Mizukage-sama did it on purpose?"

Hearing what Yagura said, Araki immediately reacted. Could this be suppressing the forces close to Yagura?

"But he even let you take charge of the ANBU..."

"But after all, he is still the Mizukage."

Goji Yagura's face was very serious, "He probably wants to tell me that I can't take what he doesn't give me!"

"So, even if Kisame is in the village, there is no hope of being able to control Samehada?"

"Although Kisame can't do it, there is one person who can." Yagura smiled mysteriously.

"Who?"

"you!"

"Me? But I have..."

Halfway through, Araki paused, yes, although he has a sword, isn't it still being reforged?

According to the Ghost Lantern Clan, it will take at least a month.

Therefore, he is actually considered a swordless person now.

Anyway, Samehada himself was taken out and redistributed because the Watermelon Mountain Fugu Demon was temporarily unable to play.

By then, my new sword will be forged, and Xiguashan's injury will be healed. If we exchange it again like this, wouldn't everyone be happy?

Thinking of this, Araki immediately changed his mind: "You're right! Samehada, I'm going to make a decision!"

……

The Snow Clan.

"Hua Bing, are you going to participate in that Genin selection?"

A black-haired young man asked a beautiful girl next to him who looked less than ten years old.

"Yes, brother. This is a rare opportunity!"

The girl has the same long, smooth black hair, but the ends are slightly curled, giving her an extra playful air.

She opened her big moist eyes and said seriously.

"What chance? You don't really think that the Third Mizukage will let someone from our family take charge of the ninja sword in the future, do you?"

Luo Bing spread his hands and complained.

During the Second Mizukage period, the Snow Clan had no Ninja Swordsmen, but since the Third Mizukage came to power, they have never had this honor again in the past few decades.

Therefore, Luo Bing has a very pessimistic attitude towards his sister's insistence on participating.

"Even if you can win to the end and get how to use a Ninja Sword, but no matter how well you practice, it's not Mizukage's business to give you a Ninja Sword in the future? What are you doing in vain?"

"elder brother!"

Hua Bing raised his head and looked at him seriously, "First of all, I don't have to get a Ninja sword;

"Secondly, haven't you noticed that the village has gradually begun to change? Don't use past experience to judge current problems, but have a development perspective;

"Finally, because that hateful woman Terumi Mei actually said that I couldn't even pass the first round, I couldn't bear it!"

At the end of the sentence, her slightly curly long hair danced in the wind, like an octopus taking action, looking menacing.

"So that's what I said..."

Luo Bing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that her sister was indeed the same sister. Even though there was so much talk at the beginning, she probably heard it from her father. Only this last reason was the truth behind her participation.

"Okay, okay, if that's the case, then you can go. But which arena do you want to go to?"

"Ah? What do you mean? Isn't it the genin selection venue?"

Hua Bing was stunned for a moment, and a trace of confusion flashed across his big eyes.

When she did this, Luo Bing was also fooled: "No, I heard that this trial is divided into two competition areas according to the difference between the two ninja swords, each with its own competition venue! Miss, you Are you going to participate without knowing anything?"

"Ah... this... hehe, that's not it. After I received the invitation letter yesterday, I started talking to Terumi Mei when I went out, so..."

Hua Bing's jade-like little face had a slight blush, and she looked a little shy.

"Fine!"

Luo Bing covered his forehead, feeling that he had endured too much, "Then listen carefully, the ninja swords taken out this time are [Big Sword, Samehada] and [Blunt Sword, Kabuto] , which one do you like?"

"Ah this..."

Hua Bing was stunned when he heard this.

As the eldest lady of the Snow Clan, she still has some basic understanding of the seven ninja swords in Kirigakure Village.

These two knives seemed incompatible with her, a thin and frail little girl!

In the end, she could only stare at Luo Bing pitifully with her big watery eyes: "Brother, help me choose one!"

"..."

Luo Bing was helpless, "Then choose Kabuto Kabuto! Even if you have learned the skills of using Samehada, it will be useless if you don't have Samehada in your hands. If Kabuto Kabuto is used, you can still use Ice Release to make something similar. of."

……

Coincidentally, on the other side of the village, there was a girl with brown hair and blue eyes who was preparing for the genin selection.

"Ming, are you really going to participate in the selection? But you are not a taijutsu ninja!"

A young man with spiky blue hair looked at his subordinates in confusion.

"Captain Ao, I'm not here to gain the skills to use a certain ninja sword."

The girl was obviously very young, but at this moment, there was a calm and wise light in her green eyes.

"The village is about to hold the joint chuunin exam together with Kumogakure and Iwagakure. How can I miss such a grand event?" Terumi Mei's little face glowed with confidence.

"So you actually just want to represent the village in the Joint Chuunin Exams?"

"Of course, this is an unprecedented joint examination of the three villages. As long as I can make a name for myself there, it will be a big help for me to compete for the position of Mizukage in the future!"

"Mizukage? Ming, haven't you given up on this idea yet?"

Qing looked at the confident girl with helplessness, and once again recalled the scene when they first met.

…………The dividing line of memories…………

"My dream is to become the Mizukage!"

Her young hands were raised high, but the girl's firm words only made the captain smile.

"Ming, this ideal of yours... How should I put it? Now the five major ninja villages have been passed down to the third generation, but there has not been any trace of a woman..."

"Isn't that just right?"

Mei Terumi picked up the long brown-red hair that covered her eyes, her confidence not diminished at all, "I can become the first female Mizukage in Kirigakure Village, and at the same time, I can also become the first female Kage in the ninja world! No! Is it more legendary?"

…………

"Give up? Captain Qing, you underestimate me too much!"

The girl's tone was a bit complaining, "How can I give up on something that I, Terumi Mei, have made up my mind to do?"

"Okay, as long as you are happy. But why do you want to stimulate Hua Bing to compete with you? That little girl has never wanted to be famous, has she?"

Qing gave up his intention to continue persuading and asked instead.

"Hehe~"

At this time, Terumi Mei's face finally showed a hint of cunning that belongs only to a girl.

"As the future Mizukage-sama, how can I not have enough outstanding helpers around me? Kuro and Jikiro are not strong enough to join me in the Joint Chunin Examination, so..."

"So you lied to Hua Bing?"

Qing was speechless, "Can't you tell her properly? Do you have to rely on provocation? What if she is really angry and doesn't help you?"

"Captain, you don't understand Hua Bing. Even if she is really angry, I can easily calm her down. Besides, I am helping her. She is my designated right arm after all. It's not okay to be too lazy! "

Terumi Mei's eyes narrowed slightly, and her brown-red hair trembled slightly, like a big fox that had succeeded in its conspiracy.