Chapter 177
How many people, even Ninja, would choose to come here to relax and unwind after completing a mission...
Naruto grew up in Konoha Village, and while it was bustling, it didn't have this kind of decadent, neon-lit atmosphere.
He wandered through the streets, curiously looking around.
All sorts of strange things were being sold.
There were also all kinds of peculiar performances, some of which left Naruto completely bewildered.
However, there were also good things... like all sorts of delicious food.
Naruto, feeling carefree, bought out half a street's worth of snacks in one go and devoured them ravenously.
He even bought a lottery ticket and, with incredible luck, won the first prize!
This instantly made Naruto overjoyed, and everyone around him looked on with envy.
However, he didn't allow himself to play for too long.
"Hmm, it's time to buy a good sword..."
He quickly inquired on the street and soon arrived at the most famous weapon shop in Tanzaku Town.
"Little friend, are you here to buy something for your mom and dad?"
The boss greeted him warmly.
Naruto chuckled, "NO! I'm buying it for myself!"
"Oh? I wouldn't have guessed. You, at such a young age, are buying a sword?!"
Naruto laughed, "Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm a very powerful Ninja!"
He pointed to his forehead protector.
The boss suddenly realized, "Oh! So you're a Ninjafrom Konoha Village, that's truly impressive!"
"What kind of weapon do you want?"
"Hmm, the best sword!"
"Then you've truly come to the right place. Our shop has a long history, established even before Konoha Village was founded, and our sword-forging techniques are renowned throughout the land!"
"However, a good sword can be very expensive!"
"Do you have that much money?"
Naruto smiled brightly, pulling out his bulging frog coin purse.
The boss's eyes lit up, "Hiss! You're quite rich, little fellow!"
"Hehe, it's all from the missions I've saved up. It should be enough, right?!"
"Enough, absolutely enough!"
"I'll take you to see the best swords!"
Naruto followed the boss directly to the third floor. The area here was quite narrow, indicating that not many customers usually came up. It was the boss's treasured vault.
"What kind of sword is that?!"
The boss paused, then smiled and said, "You have very good taste!"
"This is the treasure of our shop..."
"The kusanagi sword!"
Naruto was overjoyed, "It sounds very powerful!"
"But what is a kusanagi sword?!"
The boss frowned, "So you don't know?"
"The so-called kusanagi sword is the top-tier existence among swords!"
"It doesn't refer to a specific sword, but rather a general term for a category of swords..."
"Different kusanagi sword possess different characteristics, but what they have in common is that they are all incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through hair and steel as if it were mud, and are almost indestructible!"
In the world of Naruto, the kusanagi sword indeed does not refer to a single sword, but a class of swords.
Among those that have appeared are Orochimaru's own kusanagi sword, whose sharpness could make even the indestructible Enma feel unbearable pain, and which possessed the unique ability to freely extend and retract.
Sasuke, who trained under Orochimaru, obtained another kusanagi sword, equally incredibly sharp, and capable of enduring the infusion and baptism of Sasuke's Lightning Release, allowing him to perform the Chidori Blade Ninjutsu.
Even Uchiha Itachi's Susanoo spiritual weapon, the Totsuka Blade, was essentially a type of kusanagi sword, though not a physical entity, but a Chakrasword, possessing the unique ability to seal all things.
Naruto was incredibly excited, "Boss, what abilities does this kusanagi sword have?!"
The boss said proudly, "This kusanagi sword is, of course, also incredibly sharp and absolutely impossible to break or damage. It is already a top-tier sword in itself."
"More importantly, it can cooperate with the wielder's Chakra, attaching and entwining various attributes, helping the Ninja launch powerful attacks unique to themselves!"
Naruto's heart instantly swelled with joy!
Isn't this the weapon he wanted most?!
"Too, too good!"
"It's exactly the kind of divine weapon I need most!"
"But boss, since you say it's so powerful, why hasn't anyone bought it all these years?!"
The boss paused, then scratched his head, a somewhat embarrassed smile on his face.
"Ahem, well..."
"Although this kusanagi sword is one of the most masterful weapons, it also has its flaws..."
"What flaw?"
"It devours and absorbs the wielder's Chakra!"
Naruto frowned deeply, "Devours and absorbs the wielder's own Chakra?!"
"Why?!"
"That's its unique characteristic! Its strength lies in its ability to autonomously absorb the master's Chakra and imbue itself with Chakra attributes, fighting alongside its master to unleash unimaginable terrifying power!"
"Of course, its downside is also here. Once it starts devouring and absorbing Chakra, it won't stop. You might only swing it a few times, and your Chakrawill already be depleted... hehe..."
Naruto: "...What are you 'hehe'-ing about?! If that's the case, who would dare to use this sword?!"
The enemy hasn't even devoured Chakra, and his own sword has drained him dry!
No wonder no one dared to buy it!
The boss said seriously, "Little brother, that's not entirely true. The most important thing about a weapon is choosing the right person, just as a person also chooses a weapon."
"If you have a huge amount of Chakra and want to imbue it with nature transformation to unleash its strongest power, this kusanagi sword is absolutely the most perfect and ultimate choice!"
"It just depends on whether you are that perfect candidate!"
"Huge amount of Chakra... imbuing Chakra with nature transformation..."
Naruto's heart trembled, "Isn't that talking about me?!"
The boss looked him up and down.
"You?"
"Do you have a lot of Chakra? You just look like a kid..."
Naruto, following Jiraiya's advice, didn't want to reveal his identity, but he still couldn't help but say proudly.
"Don't underestimate me, old man!"
"I'm already a Chunin from Konoha Village!"
The boss suddenly realized, "Indeed, you're wearing a Chunin uniform. How is that possible! You still look like a child!"
Naruto chuckled, "Because I am the so-called..."
"Genius Ninja!"
After saying that, he reached for the kusanagi sword, and despite the boss's attempts to stop him, he suddenly pulled it out and gripped it in his palm!
"Careful—"
Naruto immediately felt his Chakra being instantly devoured and absorbed!
Inside that sword, there seemed to be a ferocious monster, opening its gaping maw, absorbing his power like a black hole... But at the same time, a brilliant sword light suddenly burst forth from the blade!
It was the Chakra that erupted after absorbing Naruto's Chakra, the power attached and entwined around it!
Naruto's swordsmanship was almost nonexistent. He simply used the most basic Kunai slashing technique and struck down forcefully!
Immediately—
Boom!
The entire third-floor secret room of the weapon shop, from the floor to the walls, and up to the ceiling, instantly developed a huge crack that rapidly spread, almost splitting the entire building in two!
The boss's face instantly turned pale with fright!
"Wh-how could this happen..."
"Who exactly are you?!"
Naruto was also greatly startled, looking at this terrifying power with a mix of shock and joy!
"Me?"
"Didn't I already tell you? I'm the genius Ninja of Konoha Village!"
The boss's lips trembled as he looked at the huge crack and the falling dust and debris, unable to utter a single word.
Naruto scratched his head awkwardly, "Ah, sorry, sorry, I'll pay for the damages!"
"How much will it be for the damages plus this sword, old man?!"
The boss struggled to get up, patted the dust off his backside, and looked at Naruto thoughtfully.
"As I said, as a person chooses a sword, so too does a sword choose a person..."
"This sword has been here since I inherited this shop. I originally thought it wouldn't be sold even on the day I died, but I didn't expect to meet its true owner today..."
"For anyone else, I would probably ask for at least ten million Ryo!"
"However, for you..."
"Give me one million Ryo, that's enough!"
Naruto was stunned, "Really, old man?!"
"Of course!"
Naruto was overjoyed. Although he wasn't without ten million Ryo, who would complain about having too much money?!
He quickly took out one million Ryo and handed it to the boss.
"Thank you, old man!"
The boss nodded with satisfaction, "Little fellow, treat this kusanagi sword well, and together with it, become a true powerhouse!"
"Oh! I understand, old man!"
"Then, can you tell me your name?"
"Of course! I am from Konoha Village..."
"Uzumaki Naruto!"
"I am the man who will become Hokage in the future!"
...Naruto left the weapon shop, contentedly putting away the kusanagi sword and carrying its scabbard securely on his back. He suddenly felt like a peerless swordsman.
"Mm-hmm—"
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly!"