When Shinobu Kocho saw her new weapon, her eyes lit up. She held it in her hands, reluctant to put it down.
But when the others saw it was a Nichirin Blade, their excitement faded.
Tetsu no Sosuke's Nichirin Blades were remarkable, but they each had one already. Another was hardly a surprise.
Then they began clamoring, "What's in the box?"
Even Sanemi Shinazugawa, who had been pretending not to care, could not help coming over.
Tetsu no Sosuke opened the box and took out the Armor Vest.
To be honest, the thing was ugly!
Not just a little ugly, either.
With its soft cowhide lining and pitch-black iron mechanisms, it looked hideous from every angle.
Everyone exchanged glances. For a moment, none of them could tell what it was for.
Tetsu no Sosuke simply put it on and told everyone to move aside, clearing the space in front of him. Then he pulled a mechanism, and Cattle Hair Needles sprayed out like a shower of blossoms.
They glittered as they filled the air, breathtaking and chilling at once!
Even someone as hard to impress as Sanemi Shinazugawa could not help shuddering.
Who could withstand a volley of those head-on?
Shinobu Kocho's eyes shone. "Were they all forged with the Poison Forging Method?"
Tetsu no Sosuke nodded, then said with a miserable look, "Come on, everyone. Help me pick up the needles."
Half the onlookers scattered at once. Only honest souls like Kyojuro Rengoku and Giyu Tomioka stayed, along with Kanroji Mitsuri, who seemed a little unsure what was going on.
"These aren't easy to forge. I can make more, but it takes time. So if you can, collect as many needles as possible after each use. Replacing them is a pain."
Tetsu no Sosuke turned to Shinobu Kocho. "This