The Tanuki Sword Sage then untied the sword from his back and placed it in Leiyin's hands.
Leiyin took the sword, his face filled with astonishment.
What?!
"This is one of the eleven Kusanagi Swords. Your ninja blade was too flimsy, and I snapped it in one strike, so take this Kusanagi Sword as compensation," the Tanuki Sword Sage said indifferently.
In Naruto, the Kusanagi Sword was a divine weapon forged by the Kusanagi Clan. It was tens of thousands of times stronger than an ordinary ninja blade.
The Kusanagi Sword was not simply one sword, but an entire category. There were eleven in total. In Naruto, three of them were clearly identified.
One belonged to Orochimaru and could lengthen or shorten at will in conjunction with his secret techniques.
Another was Itachi Uchiha's Totsuka Blade, which was used together with Susanoo.
The third was in Sasuke Uchiha's hands. When used with Chidori-type Lightning Style techniques, its blade became extraordinarily sharp.
Leiyin studied the Kusanagi Sword he had just received, still somewhat unable to believe it.
It was a superb straight-bladed sword, and a faint blue radiance emanated from its blade, making it look incredibly magnificent.
This was
Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword?
If this was compensation, wasn't the gift a little too generous?!
The Tanuki Sword Sage seemed to see through his thoughts. "There's no need to be so surprised. The fact that you were able to reach Sacred Buddha Ridge means that you're fated to have a connection with us, the Tanuki Sage Clan. It also means that you're a disciple of our Tanuki Sage Clan, so consider this a small meeting gift from your sect."
Leiyin thought about it, then did not refuse. "Mm. The next time we meet, I'll definitely be much stronger."
The Tanuki Sword Sage said, "Mm. I believe that will be the case."
After bidding farewell to Little Tiger Cat and the Tanuki Sword Sage, Leiyin returned to the world of the Pirate King with the Kusanagi Sword.
When he returned to the world of the Pirate King, Leiyin was still cultivating in an empty lot.
It was just as the Tanuki Sword Sage had said. During the time he had spent at Sacred Buddha Ridge, the world here had remained frozen.
Leiyin opened the system again and checked his personal information:
Leiyin Gender: Male Age: 16 Ninja Level: Chunin (High Rank) Kekkei Genkai or Jinchuriki: Sharingan (currently two tomoe) Ninjutsu: Lightning Style - Chidoryū (A-Rank), Lightning Blade - Chidori Blade (B-Rank), White Blade (D-Rank, system evaluation for self-created technique), Rasengan (A-Rank), Great Ball Rasengan (A-Rank), Fire Style - Great Fireball Technique (C-Rank), Water Style - Water Wave Technique (C-Rank), Lightning Style - Earth Walk (C-Rank), Flying Thunder God Slash (B-Rank), Lion Dance (C-Rank), Wind Style - Great Breakthrough (C-Rank), Earth Style - Earth Dragon Bullet (B-Rank), Earth Style - Earth Flow Wall (C-Rank), Earth Style - Earth Spear (B-Rank), Water Style - Water Dragon Bullet Technique (B-Rank), Water Style - Water Wall Formation (B-Rank) Inventory (Ninja Tools, Weapons): Sealing Scroll ×2, Kunai ×10, Kusanagi Sword (used by Orochimaru) Summoned Beast: Cat Tiger Beast Sage Mode: Not Activated Chakra: 15,500 / 15,500
Looking at his personal information, Leiyin was astonished by how quickly he had grown. In less than half a year, he had already acquired so many ninjutsu and learned the Sharingan. His level was also close to advancing to Jōnin. Once he reached mid-rank Jōnin, he would be able to cultivate Sage Mode.
Leiyin had thoroughly frightened Sergeant Beck with his strength. Even if Leiyin stopped attending the daily training, Beck no longer dared say anything to him.
However, the Marine officer system did not stop at the rank of sergeant.
Someone from Sixth Squad was always absent. After only a few days, the others discovered it.
Sixth Squad belonged to Second Company. After discovering the matter, Second Company's captain, Lieutenant Lake, questioned Sergeant Beck. "What's going on? Why is your squad missing someone?"
Beck stammered, "He... he is..."
Lieutenant Lake snapped, "What do you mean, 'he is'? What exactly is going on?"
Beck's eyes shifted, and he immediately began to cry as though he had suffered the death of his father. "Lieutenant, you don't know what happened! That fellow has been bullying me with his strength. He even said that if I dared to discipline him in the future, he would stab me through with his sword. Boohoo..."
Lake was furious upon hearing this. "What kind of brat is this, acting so lawlessly? What's his name?"
Beck replied, "He's a new Private Third Class named Leiyin."
"He's only a Private Third Class, yet he dares to act so arrogantly..."
Beck's scheme of accusing the victim had worked perfectly. Although Leiyin was in the wrong for skipping training, Beck had been the one to bully Leiyin first. It had not happened the way Beck described it.
As mentioned earlier, Beck was the local tyrant of Rogue Town, with powerful backing behind him. And that backing was Lieutenant Lake. In other words, Lieutenant Lake was practically his boss.
Although Beck usually bullied men, oppressed women, and acted like a tyrant in the local area, he was actually a coward who preyed on the weak and feared the strong. The reason he had not told Boss Lake that Leiyin had beaten him was that he feared Leiyin would learn of it and retaliate, truly stripping the flesh from his body.
After all, not everyone possessed the ability to disappear instantly from before your eyes and suddenly appear behind you. What was more, Beck was not certain that Lake could deal with Leiyin.
The reason Beck had embellished the story when Lake asked was that, even if Leiyin found out Beck had reported him, he could not blame Beck. It was the superior who had asked about Leiyin's whereabouts, not Beck who had snitched.
Bullying one's subordinate was equivalent to slapping half of one's own face. If Lake did not teach Leiyin a lesson, where would that leave his dignity as a lieutenant and superior? Besides, Leiyin was only a Private Third Class.
Leiyin knew nothing of this and continued cultivating in an empty, deserted lot.
"Wind Style - Great Breakthrough!"
Leiyin formed hand seals, and a violent wind swept toward the sea, blowing a vortex into its calm surface.
Mm, not bad. Leiyin thought to himself. Now that I know a Wind Style technique, I possess Wind Style chakra. If I combine Wind Style chakra with the Rasengan, I'll be able to use that technique.
While he was thinking, a group of uninvited guests found him.
They were none other than Lieutenant Lake's men.
The fact that Leiyin could single-handedly beat an entire squad showed that he possessed some strength. Therefore, to be safe, Lake had brought more than sixty of his subordinates with him, intending to teach Leiyin a harsh lesson and show him just how many eyes the Horse King had on his head.
Seeing the lieutenant arrive with a group of soldiers, Leiyin calmly asked, "Lieutenant Lake, what brings you here?"
A Second Lieutenant beside Lake stepped forward. "Leiyin, you're incredibly bold. Not only did you assault your superior and comrades, but you also show contempt for military law and skipped training. Do you know your crime?!"
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