Orochimaru spoke with a sincere expression, showing that he took the matter very seriously.
This also made the person involved Ringo Ameyuri, feel valued.
This is also one of the advantages of being a founding member of the company; there are only so many talented people, so you can't help but value them.
"Then I'll have to trouble you!"
The one speaking was Hozuki Mangetsu, who was also very concerned about his partner's health.
The best course of action for the two of them, who have left their hometowns, is to stick together and support each other.
"By the way, I don't see that your weapons are the seven Ninja Blades from Kirigakure?"
As he spoke, Orochimaru looked at the two of them with a meaningful expression. Hozuki Mangetsu was not carrying any weapons.
The two swords that Ringo Ameyuri carried on her back were just ordinary Ninja Blade.
"It's a long story. During the Third Great Ninja War, the previous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist suffered a crushing defeat in Konoha, with only three returning."
When this topic was brought up, Hozuki Mangetsu's expression turned somewhat bitter. He took a sip of his drink and continued:
"The four Ninja Blades that died in battle were left behind on the battlefield. Afterwards, we demanded that Konoha return them, but they vehemently denied taking them!"
Orochimaru had also heard about this, as he was working as a substitute teacher at the Ninja Academy at the time.
Although the details of the incident were not entirely clear, he was still involved in it.
"Wait a minute, can't you summon back the seven Ninja Blade using scrolls?"
Orochimaru continued to ask questions, expressing his deep confusion about the matter.
If it's really as rumored, Hozuki Mangetsu could easily summon back the other Ninja Blade using a ninjutsu scroll.
Moreover, with the existence of the Summoning Scroll, theoretically, Zabuza's Zabuza 'Kubikiribōchō and Kisame's Samehada could be summoned back in the future!
"It is indeed possible to summon them back, but it requires a large amount of the caster's Chakra!"
After a pause, Hozuki Mangetsu continued:
"This is not the biggest problem. The biggest problem is that it requires overcoming the willpower of the Ninja Blade wielder. If you succeed, it will be fine, but if you fail, the caster will suffer a strong backlash."
Hozuki Mangetsu explained in detail, and Orochimaru finally understood the reasoning behind it.
The price must have been quite heavy, otherwise Kirigakure would have retrieved the Ninja Blade that had been left out long ago.
"Heh! What a coincidence, I do have Ninja Blade that you might be interested in!"
Before Hozuki Mangetsu and Ringo Ameyuri register their expressions, Orochimaru pulled a Sealing Scroll from his robes.
Under the questioning gazes of the two, Orochimaru immediately unfurled the scroll and slashed his thumb.
"Seal Released!"
A cloud of smoke rose, and the next moment, four Ninja Blades were neatly arranged in front of Orochimaru.
Hozuki Mangetsu and Ringo Ameyuri immediately stood up after seeing the several Ninja Blades on the ground.
A look of shock appeared on both of their faces. Weren't these the four Ninja Blades that their Kirigakure had lost?
"I was lucky enough to find these four Ninja Blade back then, and now it seems they'll come in handy!"
Orochimaru revealed a wicked smile; his "just passing by" wasn't just a casual stroll.
A Naruto surnamed Lu once said that if someone comes to you and throws something away, it's something that no one else wants.
This habit of littering is bad. It's bad if it hits someone, and even if it doesn't hit anyone, it's bad if it hits flowers and plants.
Orochimaru decided to play the role of a kind-hearted scavenger and secretly took the Ninja Blade from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist after Might Duy kicked them to pieces.
They even sealed them away afterwards, fearing that the Kirigakure would send them back through spirit communication.
Now that he understands the specifics, Orochimaru naturally won't hide anything anymore!
"It really is Lightning Blade: Kiba, Exploding Blade Shibuki, Twin Swords: Hiramekarei, and Nuibari!"
Hozuki Mangetsu and Ringo Ameyuri rushed forward to check on them, their surprised yet excited expressions showing that they were indeed very excited at that moment.
Although they left Kirigakure, they all aimed to become Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist from childhood.
To become Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, the most important thing is to master one of the seven Ninja Blades.
Hozuki Mangetsu is skilled in using all seven Ninja Blades, and his feelings for them are incomprehensible to outsiders.
Ringo Ameyuri, gently stroking Lightning Blade: Kiba with the same infatuation she would show a lover.
"Each of you choose a Ninja Blade as a gift for joining the Northern Lands!"
Seeing their excited expressions, Orochimaru waved his hand and gave them two Ninja Blades.
Without a suitable weapon, how can one unleash their full potential? This item was obtained by chance, and now it has been returned to its rightful owner.
"I never imagined that you would have these four Ninja Blades. If we hadn't come here, we probably would never have seen them in our lives!"
Hozuki Mangetsu looked at Orochimaru with a complex expression, his eyes showing a mixture of realization, joy, and relief.
If the Seven Ninja Blade, can they still be called the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?
Originally, he and Ringo Ameyuri only wanted to escape the Kirigakure Asura's Path of Kirigakure, and they only wanted to find a place to live in the Northern Lands.
He didn't care about the situation in the Northern Lands or the strength of the country; he just wanted to find a place to live in peace and seclusion.
His idea already hinted at retiring from the martial world, but now Orochimaru has handed him a suitable weapon.
Could he simply lay down his sword and live a life of seclusion, letting the Ninja Blade before him gather dust?
No, they can't be left to gather dust! Even if he doesn't use them, Orochimaru will give them to someone who wants to use them.
How can one stand by and watch something they love fall into the hands of another? It's just as painful as having one's wife stolen!
As a swordsman, one must never be without a sword!
"The martial world is a place where there are people and grudges, and where there are grudges, there is the martial world. People are the martial world. How can you withdraw from it!"
Old friends from the martial world, why should we need to have known each other before to meet again!
Seeing the complicated expressions on their faces, Orochimaru added fuel to the fire.
Once you're stuck in the mud, getting out isn't so easy, especially at such a young and energetic age. Don't even dream about it.
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Hozuki Mangetsu and Ringo Ameyuri's initially mixed feelings gradually hardened.
Before he could speak, Ringo Ameyuri's voice rang out:
"Since you have bestowed upon me Lightning Blade: Kiba, then these several dozen pounds of my flesh are yours!"
As she said this, her face flushed with excitement, and she looked even more excited than Hozuki Mangetsu.
"This tiger girl is really fierce; she speaks with the most vulgar and aggressive language."
Orochimaru thought to himself, "No wonder he confessed his feelings to the dark-faced guy from Kumogakure in public when he summoned him in the Original Work."
Orochimaru quite liked this straightforward personality; after all, a genuine and honest nature is what young people should have.
Having dealt with Konoha F4 all day long, Orochimaru even thought he was of the same generation as them.
The injection of fresh blood is also what Orochimaru wants to see most. Why not use two swords to win people's hearts?
Seeing Ringo Ameyuri her loyalty, Hozuki Mangetsu also took up his Twin Swords: Hiramekarei.
He then said to Orochimaru with a solemn expression:
"I will never refuse any request!"