Chapter 34: Muramasa Forging, Double Teigu Completion, and Blade Selection Announcement
At this moment, Naraku was fully focused inside the forging room on crafting One-Cut Killer [Muramasa], completely unaware of everything happening outside. His heart was filled with anticipation for the blade about to be born.
After all, in the original story, this was the weapon of the female protagonist—its terrifying properties had always fascinated him.
This time, Naraku was exceptionally cautious. He decided to use shadow clones directly to handle the biological materials.
According to the memories in his mind, the original forgers of Muramasa numbered ten in total—yet only one survived in the end. That sole survivor didn't live because he was stronger than the other nine; he simply happened to be the one working when the blade was finally completed.
Fortunately, Naraku possessed the Shadow Clone Technique—otherwise, he truly wouldn't have dared forge this blade.
He swiftly formed seals with both hands: "Shadow Clone Technique!"
With a burst of smoke, Naraku successfully created five clones. He then sent these five clones into the room to process the precious biological materials.
Clone No. 1 carefully took out the Cursed Poison Beast and began slowly extracting its fangs with tools. However, just as Clone No. 1 was steadily pulling out one fang, an accident occurred—the fang tore through the glove and pierced directly into the clone's palm.
"Ah!" Clone No. 1 let out a miserable scream before collapsing dead instantly.
Next came Clone No. 2 taking over the task. This time, Clone No. 2 thickened the glove and repeated the same extraction method.
To Naraku's delight, Clone No. 2 succeeded. It slowly set the fang aside.
Together with Clone No. 3, they began carving runes onto the Cursed Poison Beast using molten Oriharukon.
Before they could finish even half the runes, both Clones No. 2 and No. 3 returned to the "home" (dispelled/died).
Clones No. 4 and No. 5 took over. Fortunately, Clone No. 5 managed to complete the final stroke before dying.
The main body Naraku stood outside the door, chanting the incantation to transform the Cursed Poison Beast's body into black biological essence.
In just that short one hour, Naraku experienced being poisoned to death five consecutive times.
But the effect was clear—his forging speed had increased dramatically.
Next, Naraku created another 10 clones to continue processing. This time, the materials were similar in quantity to those used for Yatsufusa: Cursed Poison Beast essence, Cursed Poison Beast fang, 10 portions of Oriharukon, 10 kg of fine iron, one portion each of green-grade Monkey Scarlet Iron Sand and Monkey Scarlet Ore.
Clone No. 1 melted the Oriharukon metal. Clone No. 2 processed the fine iron along with Monkey Scarlet Iron Sand and Monkey Scarlet Ore. Clone No. 3 attempted to fuse Oriharukon with the Cursed Poison Beast fang to form the blade's skeleton—and succeeded.
Next, Naraku executed a series of forging secret techniques—hammering the mixture while engraving specific patterns.
Then he took the processed fine iron, Monkey Scarlet Iron Sand, and Monkey Scarlet Ore from Clone No. 2 and filled in the blade's frame. The sword blank quickly took shape.
Afterward, he infused the Cursed Poison Beast's biological essence into the blade's core, meticulously carving specialized runes across the surface.
Clone No. 4 died. Clone No. 5 died... Until Clone No. 9 finally succeeded in perfectly fusing the Cursed Poison Beast essence into the blade.
Clone No. 9 had just given itself a thumbs-up before it too returned home.
Finally, Clone No. 10 hammered the blank. Gradually, under Clone No. 10's strikes, the entire blade took final form!
Ding...
[Congratulations, Forger has crafted an A+-grade weapon: One-Cut Killer [Muramasa]!]
This was currently the highest-grade weapon Naraku had ever forged. Even the infinitely evolvable "Incursio" couldn't compare—though Naraku still held special expectations for Incursio.
He felt Incursio's potential limit might surpass A-grade and reach S-grade!
Naraku habitually checked the blade's stats:
[One-Cut Killer [Muramasa]: A+-grade weapon! This blade used extremely fresh biological material, perfectly preserving the Cursed Poison Beast's toxicity. It also incorporated a large amount of precious resources: Oriharukon, Monkey Scarlet Iron Sand, Monkey Scarlet Ore, and fine iron. Standard blade-type Teigu secret techniques were used over one full day of forging! The final result surpasses the original version!
Single-edged long sword, 1.32 meters long. Possesses "Durability" and "Sharpness" traits. Strong chakra conductivity!
Abilities:
Instant Kill: Any wound inflicted by this demonic blade spreads curse poison from the cut, causing rapid death. No antidote exists. If certain conditions are not met, even the wielder will die instantly if cut!
Curse Poison Attachment: When the blade and wielder reach maximum compatibility and understanding, the wielder can cut themselves with Muramasa to attach the curse poison. Instead of dying, the wielder gains unprecedented terrifying speed. The curse poison's killing power also rises rapidly. Drawback: Once attached, the curse poison is extremely difficult to remove. The wielder will continuously suffer excruciating pain, and powerful murderous intent will surge endlessly from within!
Provides reinforcement to single-attribute chakra.]
Naraku looked at the two ninja blades before him and let out a sigh of relief. Two consecutive days of high-intensity forging had completely exhausted him—especially Muramasa, which had poisoned him to death over a dozen times in a single day.
Now that the weapons were finished, Muramasa's curse poison no longer affected him—after all, his forger passive Weapon Sovereignty allowed him to freely suppress weapon effects.
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Hokage's Office
Naraku: "Third-sama, the weapons are complete!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the two similar-looking ninja blades and smiled: "Little Naraku, when do you plan to start selecting their wielders?"
"Tomorrow!" As soon as Naraku spoke, the entire village of Konoha began sharpening their blades in anticipation.
After returning to the clan grounds, Naraku also informed Uchiha Min: "Great Elder, the weapon selection begins tomorrow. Gather the clansmen."
Uchiha Min asked somewhat reluctantly: "Do these weapons truly have that kind of compatibility requirement? Is there anything we need to prepare in advance?"
Naraku knew Uchiha Min wanted him to rig the selection. He could easily do so—but he didn't want to break his word or hand his blades to someone completely incompatible.
"These two blades don't become suitable just by preparation. So the more people who come tomorrow, the better. I can only guarantee similar levels of compatibility—the blades will definitely belong to the Uchiha!"
Hearing Naraku's assurance, Uchiha Min nodded.
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