With the misunderstanding cleared up, Aoi was once again treated as an honored guest of the Land of Craftsmen, and was escorted with great ceremony into the residence of the nation's ruler…
The banquet began, and the hall was filled with a dazzling array of fine wines and exquisite dishes.
Beautiful dancers moved gracefully among the guests, while Seimei sat beside Aoi, smiling as broadly and brightly as a blooming chrysanthemum…
"Sometimes a loss can turn out to be a gain indeed!"
Aoi was a genius from the Leaf Village and one of the most sought‑after figures in the entire ninja world.
If they could secure a connection with him, the Land of Craftsmen would surely be able to walk tall in the future!
Thinking of this, Seimei couldn't help but grin with satisfaction — until he glanced at Gengetsu Hozuki sitting nearby, and his mood instantly turned sour.
That Gengetsu… Aoi turned out to be so reasonable and easy to deal with, yet you took advantage of the moment to cheat me out of a thirty‑five percent discount!
We are both high‑ranking figures from great nations, yet how can there be such a huge difference in character? The look Seimei gave Gengetsu was so sharp it could have cut steel.
If I'd known it would turn out like this, I would have let you fend for yourself! Gengetsu felt so wronged he could almost cry.
These days, you do someone a favor for nothing and still get dirty looks. Being a decent person has never been this hard…
Only half a day later, Kiyomasa brought the finished coil. For someone of his skill, crafting something this simple was child's play.
"Lord Aoi, the tool is complete."
Kiyomasa presented it with a beaming smile. In his mind, this was just a formality — once it was accepted, the danger would pass and good fortune would finally return.
Aoi took the induction coil, made of plain brass, and couldn't help but laugh. This man really does deserve everything coming to him.
Even now, he is still so greedy and cheap as to use brass instead of the proper material…
Seeing Aoi accept the item, Kiyomasa was already feeling pleased with himself and prepared to take his seat at the feast.
"Let's go."
But Aoi stood up abruptly and began walking toward the door on his own.
"Where are you going?"
The two brothers exchanged confused looks.
The banquet was in full swing, and they had planned to share a few drinks, even arrange for their granddaughter to catch Aoi's eye — a move that would surely lift their family to new heights.
"To test this coil."
The moment the words left his mouth, both Seimei and Kiyomasa's expressions hardened. Even the slowest minds could now realize: This matter is far from over.
Aoi walked out of the palace and headed straight toward the seashore…
"What is this about?"
"Is Aoi really not going to let Kiyomasa off the hook?"
"Looks like there's more excitement to come!"
Seeing the murderous intent radiating from Aoi as he left, a crowd of onlookers quickly gathered once more.
"Aoi, what is the meaning of this?!"
Seimei felt both embarrassed and angry. He had treated Aoi with such hospitality, only to be given this kind of disrespect.
With so many people watching, how could he, the ruler of the Land of Craftsmen, ever hold his head high in the ninja world again?
"I am fulfilling the terms of our wager."
"You already have the coil!" Kiyomasa protested, growing indignant. If you want to kill me, just do it — but don't play games and go back on your word like this…
Seimei's face turned cold as well. "I suggest you don't push your luck. Our nation may be small, but we are by no means weak!"
"I said, a coil that meets the required standards." Aoi cut him off with a mocking smile. He slipped a coin into the center of the coil.
"Now… let's see what it can do."
"What—?"
Before Seimei could even react, a blinding flash of pale white lightning erupted, as if a miniature sun had detonated right before their eyes.
"Super Electromagnetic Cannon!"
The terrifying energy gathered into a single point, transformed through the coil's induction into electromagnetic force, and launched the coin forward with a speed far exceeding the sound barrier.
BOOM!!!
The sheer force flattened the surface of the sea, exposing vast stretches of the riverbed beneath.
Every fish and sea creature within range was instantly charred into blackened ash.
Even as the water rushed back in from the distance, the crowd remained frozen, still too stunned to speak.
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