Pokémon Ninja Scrolls of the Mizukage

Chapter 40: Getting on the Boat and Going to Sea
"Long knife*stitches?"

"That's right. You see, not only does the needle make no sound when it attacks because of its blade structure, but it also has built-in steel wire that can be used to set traps in the fog. It can be said that it is a perfect match for your silent killing technique."

Jianchuan Ju tried hard to persuade Zabuza in his ear, and gradually Zabuza himself became a little shaken.

"But the sword techniques I learned are mainly about chopping, and I don't know how to use wire skills."

"From what you said, has anyone learned the unique attack methods of the seven ninja swords in advance? Even the beheading sword is completely different from the swordsmanship you are using now."

As he spoke, Jianchuan Tachibana also glanced at the 5-60cm short sword that Zabuza was currently using.

"Besides, you can't become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and use stitches right now. Fighting skills can be practiced. These skills are nothing. Fighting style is the most difficult to change."

"So, my style is... using wire?"

Seeing that Zabuza was still hesitant, Jianchuan Tachibana directly put his arms around his neck and quickly caught up with the three people in front.

"Don't worry, I'll give you some steel wire for combat later. You can practice with it first. It's always good to have more skills."

Although Zabuza was still a little confused, he felt that what Jianchuan Tachibana said made sense, so he had to write this matter down and concentrate on his journey.

Since they were bringing an ordinary person, Ichiro Shimotsuki, with them this time, they did not travel very fast. It took them more than two days of stopping and walking before they arrived at a port city in the south of the Water Country.

Because it is a port city close to the Land of Fire, it has a strong business atmosphere. The hustle and bustle of traffic and people coming and going is very different from the somewhat depressing atmosphere of the Hidden Mist Village.

However, among the few people, Qing and Mei Terumi were not on an overseas mission for the first time, and they were no longer surprised by such scenes.

As a time traveler, Jianchuan Ju would never think that this city, which had just been initially electrified, was so grand.

Only Zabuza Momochi, a ninja of commoner origin, had basically never left the Hidden Mist Village. At this moment, he felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, and everything he saw was new to him.

Fortunately, this guy has a heavy idol image, and his face was wrapped in bandages so his expression was invisible, so he didn't make any jokes.

After all, they had a mission to accomplish, so they did not stay in the city for long. They went straight to the port to take a boat to the Kingdom of Craftsmen.

"So big!"

As soon as Zabuza entered the port, he was shocked by the huge passenger ship in front of him.

At this moment, Jianchuan Ju didn't have the time to complain about Zabuza's unfamiliarity with things. Instead, he looked back at the city made up of a mixture of stone and wood that the group had just walked through.

Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Sure enough, the contrast between the brick, stone and wood house and this huge steel ship is a bit too strong."

This passenger ship, which is dozens of meters long and painted in blue and white, can carry about four to five hundred passengers. It does not feel like a product of this era at all.

The tourists boarding the ship nearby were not curious at all. A large number of passengers boarded the ship in an orderly manner with their luggage.

Even after getting on the boat, Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but gently touch the metal railing of the ship.

Qing clapped his hands, signaling the three disciples to focus their attention.

"Okay, it will take another four days to reach the Land of Craftsmen. During the voyage, the three of you will take turns following Mr. Shimotsuki and ensure his safety."

"So what about you, Mr. Qing?"

"I will naturally participate in protection when necessary."

The three of them didn't expect that Qing, who was always rigorous in his work, seemed to be wanting to be lazy at this time, but they had no choice but to obey orders.

Fortunately, Shimotsuki Ichiro was generous enough to book a single suite for everyone, which helped to ease their dissatisfaction. Otherwise, with the commission for a C-level mission, they might have to squeeze into a four-person room.

"Four days. If you run on the water, you can get there in a day and a half."

"So you're planning to run across the sea with Mr. Shimotsuki on your back? And you want to run without taking a break the whole time?"

When Mei Terumi heard Zabuza's utterly irrational words, she rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Okay, you two can take a look around the boat first. I'll be in charge of protecting Mr. Shimotsuki."

After saying this, Jianchuan Ju turned his head and looked at Shimotsuki Ichiro.

The old man just nodded and didn't think there was anything wrong with only one child protecting him.

After all, this mission was not actually dangerous for him, but the store manager insisted on arranging the mission and designated this team to provide protection.

As an old man older than the people of the Hidden Mist Village, he had no intention of knowing what was going on behind this kind of thing.

After Mei Terumi and the other person left, Tachibana Kanegawa just stood on the deck with Ichiro Shimotsuki, quietly looking at the sea.

Maybe he felt a little bored after looking at the sea for too long, so Ichiro Shimotsuki turned around and looked at Jianchuan Ju who was teasing Lanzai, and found a random topic to chat about.

"Boy, it seems like you have never seen a psychic beast like this before."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju stopped what he was doing, but did not give a direct answer.

"Master, have you seen many psychic beasts?"

"Of course. I was there when the Hidden Mist Village was first established. I have seen all the ninjas and summoned beasts in the village, big and small."

I feel like Ichiro Shimotsuki is bragging, but I have no evidence.

"Aren't you a specialist in making ninja tools? And you know so much about summoning beasts?"

"You are ignorant, boy. Many summoned beasts also need weapons! Just like a frog like you, you can definitely use a short knife."

Speaking of summoned beasts' short swords, the first thing that came to Jianchuan Ju's mind was Gamabunta's more than ten-meter-long "short sword".

That thing couldn't have been made by humans, right?
"Haha, that's not necessary. Lanzai's current attack methods are still good enough."

Jianchuan Ju laughed it off and tried to fool him. Actually, when Lanzai's level increases, he will learn some slashing skills. However, Jianchuan Ju guessed that this kind of skills should be accompanied by the technique of condensing chakra energy knife, so there is no need to equip him with another weapon.

Even if you don't have any, it won't be too late to prepare weapons after you have learned the relevant skills. Now the main means of attack for me and Lan Zai is still based on long-range output.

"Tsk, you ignorant brat."

Seeing that the business was not going well, old man Shuangyue seemed a little unhappy.

However, Jianchuan Ju thought that maybe he could really wear a short sword. It was not for attacking or anything, but it might mislead the enemy and make them think that he was a melee ninja, which would be somewhat useful.

However, there is no need to find a master to make such a purely decorative weapon. We don’t have the money!
As long as it's easy to wear and doesn't affect your movement, and the quality isn't too bad, and when you really need to take it out to use it occasionally, don't let it break directly like Kakashi did with the White Fang Blade, it'll be fine.

Just when Jianchuan Ju was thinking about whether he should ask Zabuza where he bought his short sword.

There was a commotion on the other side of the deck.

(End of this chapter)