"This is your sword."
One of the ninja cats stood up anthropomorphically and opened a sealing scroll.
With a *poof*, white smoke billowed out.
After the smoke dissipated, a very long ninja sword appeared.
The style of this ninja sword closely resembled Sasuke's future Kusanagi Blade. The hilt and sheath were entirely white, embroidered with the Uchiha flame fan crest, and the blade itself was black.
"Is this my ninja sword?"
Kiyoshi excitedly picked up the sword, drawing it from the sheath.
If he didn't display behavior appropriate for a child, it would make people feel he was dark-minded and cunning.
Therefore, Kiyoshi ensured he maintained his "innocent" side in front of Mikoto.
Nevertheless, Kiyoshi was genuinely somewhat excited to finally get his sword.
It just wasn't as exaggerated as he made it seem.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and try it out."
Mikoto's voice was crisp and carried a gentle feeling.
Kiyoshi swung it a few times and found that the weight was more than double that of his previous second-hand short tachi.
Kiyoshi estimated the sword weighed ten kilograms based on the weight alone.
He wondered what kind of metal was used to forge the blade.
"It feels great, Sister Mikoto."
Kiyoshi sheathed the sword.
The sword was a meter and a half long, which was quite lengthy.
"Granny Cat, could this sealing scroll be included for free?" Mikoto asked with a smile.
"You child, fine, take it." Granny Cat waved her hand.
Mikoto had spent quite a bit here, and a small space-sealing scroll was nothing to give away.
"Thank you, Granny Cat. Kiyoshi, quickly store the ninja sword in the sealing scroll, it will be more convenient later."
"Okay."
Kiyoshi nodded, taking the sealing scroll from the ninja cat.
One had to admit, Mikoto had some talent for being a good housewife.
Her ability to bargain...
*Poof*.
The white paper page of the sealing scroll had a black circle with sealing formulas wrapped around it. After the ninja sword was sealed inside, a large "Seal" character appeared.
The Ninja Academy taught students how to use sealing scrolls, which was the most accessible form of Space-Time Ninjutsu.
The principle is to seal an object into the space within the sealing scroll, and then summon it out later.
Finally, Kiyoshi and Mikoto stayed here for the night and rushed back to the Hidden Leaf Village the next morning.
As soon as Kiyoshi returned home, he began training.
Drawing the sword, Kiyoshi held the hilt with one hand.
The jet-black blade shone with a metallic luster.
Although the style was very similar to the Kusanagi Blade, Kiyoshi didn't think he would be immediately equipped with such a high-quality weapon.
The Kusanagi Blade was not one specific sword, but a general term for a category of high-quality swords.
For example, Orochimaru's Kusanagi Blade was double-edged, while Sasuke's was single-edged.
*Boom!*
Flames ignited at the hilt of Kiyoshi's sword. The fire flowed like water from Kiyoshi's palm, creeping up the hilt and onto the blade.
At a glance, it looked as though Kiyoshi was wielding a burning torch.
"The temperature is a bit high." Kiyoshi thought to himself.
Waves of heat washed over Kiyoshi, illuminating the area in fiery red.
Kiyoshi swung the sword, leaving a circular trail of fire in the air.
The trail slowly faded away.
The [Chakra Flow: Fire Release (White)] Trait allowed Kiyoshi to easily affix Fire Release chakra onto the ninja sword.
"If I used Cloud Style: Flying Swallow, the power would likely be considerable."
Kiyoshi stopped infusing chakra. The blackened blade quickly cooled down.
In no time, it was the same temperature as an ordinary blade.
"The chakra conductivity is also good."
After a preliminary examination of his new ninja sword, Kiyoshi finally picked up the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique scroll.
According to his deduction, he should also gain a Fire Release ninja Trait once he mastered this technique.
"I also need to learn the ability to apply chakra flow to my entire body." Kiyoshi thought about another matter as he flipped through the Fire Release scroll.
The so-called Lightning Release Chakra Mode was essentially the application of Lightning Release to the entire body. In theory, any chakra nature could be applied to the body.
For example, Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki from the Hidden Stone Village, used the Scorch Release Chakra Mode, enveloping his entire body in a high-temperature lava armor. Anything that came into contact with it would instantly melt.
The Scorch Release armor possessed high offensive and defensive power, so much so that even Naruto's Rasengan struggled to break through.
Kiyoshi could follow suit, creating a Fire Release Chakra Mode, or even applying medical chakra from Medical Ninjutsu to his entire body, creating a Medical Chakra Mode.
Tsunade's Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth was very similar to this concept.
"I need to find other Fire Release ninjas to spar with." Kiyoshi pondered.
If he remembered correctly, the Chunin Exams would be taking place soon.
Since the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire were allies, they would also send participants to this Chunin Exam.
It was possible that Pakura of the Hidden Sand, who possessed the Scorch Release bloodline, might come. If Kiyoshi could defeat her, he might obtain a related Trait.
After thinking for a moment, Kiyoshi continued to read the scroll.
Tomorrow was the day he would meet his squad members.
He needed to take on more missions so that he could participate in the Chunin Exams later.
***
The next morning.
Kiyoshi rose and headed to the agreed-upon location.
"Kiyoshi!"
A surprisingly pleasant voice called out.
Perhaps due to the cold, Kurenai Yūhi's small face was flushed. She waved at Kiyoshi.
"Kurenai, I see." Kiyoshi nodded.
The Hidden Leaf Village had likely arranged non-Uchiha ninjas as his teammates.
"Actually, I was wondering if it might be Kiyoshi, and I was lucky to guess right." Kurenai Yūhi smiled, her red eyes narrowing into crescent moons.
"Is that so?" Kiyoshi said flatly.
'Is Kurenai Yūhi a little too enthusiastic toward me?' Kiyoshi thought.
However, Kiyoshi was more interested in her older appearance. the wavy hair, the plump red lips, the purple eyeshadow, exuding mature charm.
"Kurenai!"
After Kiyoshi and Kurenai chatted for a while, Asuma Sarutobi and another man approached from a distance.
"Great! We're all on the same team." Asuma Sarutobi exclaimed excitedly.
What else could this be but fate?
Heaven intended for them to continue the bond they shared at the Ninja Academy.
The man behind Asuma Sarutobi looked to be in his thirties, and his headband was tied extremely tight, making one worry it might be uncomfortably constricting.
"I am Yūki Minazuki. From now on, you three will execute missions under my command as Genin." Yūki Minazuki stated.
"Teacher Minazuki, I, Asuma Sarutobi, guarantee I'll complete the missions easily." Asuma Sarutobi thumped his chest.
"Asuma, I look forward to your performance." Yūki Minazuki smiled.
After all, not everyone had a Hokage father.
Kiyoshi stopped talking with Kurenai and looked over.
Yūki Minazuki was not a good person in the Itachi Shinden novel.