With the arrival of Third Mizukage Hyou, everyone who had been chatting among themselves fell silent.
Hyou took out the scroll sealing the Ninja Swords, channeled Chakra into it, and summoned the seven weapons, placing each in a different position before introducing them one by one.
"Executioner's Blade. It can absorb the iron in an enemy's blood to repair itself. It can also absorb blood and convert it into Chakra, feeding it back to its wielder to restore their stamina."
(I buffed the Kubikiribōchō a little. Otherwise, I really can't imagine why it could stand alongside the other six swords.)
"Great Blade Samehada. The only living Ninja Sword, it can absorb and store Chakra. It can also use the vast amount of stored Chakra to stimulate cellular regeneration and heal injuries. Its wielder can even fuse with it, becoming nearly invincible in underwater combat."
"Nuibari. A blade capable of piercing anything and stitching it together."
"Kabutowari. Said to be capable of shattering any defense."
"Exploding Blade Shibuki. A Ninja Sword that generates explosions. During an attack, it can summon countless Exploding Tags, making it extraordinarily destructive."
"Lightning Blade Kiba. A pair of sharp blades wreathed in lightning, capable of both attack and defense. They can create and attract lightning, providing an extremely powerful boost to Lightning Release."
"Twin Swords Hiramekarei. A sword that grows stronger the longer the battle lasts, with no upper limit. It can store Chakra and fire it out, suitable for both close combat and long-range attacks, with an enormous attack range."
"Everyone here to take part in the selection is an elite of Kirigakure. These seven Ninja Swords are the painstaking legacy of the Mizukage throughout the generations. Today, we will choose the seven people best suited to wield them. Strength is important, but compatibility with