Tian Yu's eyes lit up with excitement.
This was a legendary weapon in the Naruto world—a secondary artifact-level blade!
From what Tian Yu knew, three Grass Pheasant Swords had appeared in the Naruto world, each possessing unique abilities.
The first was Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword, renowned for its indestructible composition. It could extend and retract freely from his mouth and was sharp enough to cut through almost anything.
The second was the Totsuka Blade, wielded by Uchiha Itachi's Susanoo. This ethereal weapon wasn't just sharp; it had the ability to seal anything it pierced into a world of drunken dreams, an absolute counter to many foes.
The third was Sasuke Uchiha's Chidori Blade, a variation of the Grass Pheasant Sword. When infused with lightning chakra, its cutting power and piercing capabilities became exponentially more dangerous, paralyzing opponents upon contact.
Each of these three swords was immensely powerful.
Although Tian Yu only had the blueprint for a primary Grass Pheasant Sword, he was certain that, if forged correctly, it would be a weapon worthy of a true shinobi.
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That night, Tian Yu wasted no time.
Activating his system, he absorbed the forging blueprint's knowledge. This was his first true battle-ready weapon, far beyond the kunai and basic ninja tools he had previously created.
A weapon like this would significantly enhance his combat abilities.
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Blueprint: Primary Grass Pheasant Sword
Forging Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Required Materials: Mo Jing Crystal, Gold Wood Sand, Ruby, Bai Lian Star Steel, Tian Chi Copper, Wu Jin Stone
Skill Bonus: Randomly enhances 1-3 chakra attributes
Another two-star weapon!
From his previous experience crafting a two-star Storage Ring, Tian Yu knew one crucial fact—two-star weapons had the ability to bind to their wielder.
Once the weapon was successfully forged, a drop of blood was all it took to establish ownership. Only the rightful owner could unleash its true potential, rendering it useless in enemy hands.
This feature alone provided Tian Yu with confidence. In battle, if he were disarmed, he wouldn't have to worry about an opponent turning his own weapon against him.
However, crafting this sword was no easy task.
Even though it was also a two-star weapon, it was far more complicated than forging the Storage Ring. The materials required were not only rare but also expensive.
Among the required materials, Tian Chi Copper and Wu Jin Stone were particularly costly. Just 100 grams of these minerals cost 200,000 ryo—equivalent to an entire C-rank mission's reward in Konoha.
Tian Yu scoured his personal stockpile, gathering the necessary materials. By the time he finished, he had spent over one million ryo in resources.
"This blacksmithing business… is ridiculously expensive," he muttered, feeling the financial strain. Fortunately, his family was well-off, and this amount was still within reason.
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Inside the forge, Tian Yu examined his resources. He had enough materials for exactly three attempts.
If he failed all three times, he would have to wait until his parents returned from the Land of Iron to obtain more materials.
Taking a deep breath, he cleared his mind and reviewed the forging process one final time.
His dark pupils reflected the glow of the red-hot ores before him. Gripping his hammer, he infused it with chakra and began the forging process.
Clang!
Clang! Clang!
A steady rhythm of hammer strikes filled the room as sparks flew.
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Ding! Forging failed. Result: Ordinary Longsword.
Ding! Forging failed. Result: Ordinary Longsword.
Tian Yu frowned.
Both attempts had failed at the most critical moment—fusing Tian Chi Copper and Wu Jin Stone.
These ores required different temperatures for forging, yet they had to be merged at the same time. Every time he attempted to combine them, the metals rejected each other and shattered into useless fragments.
Why? What was going wrong?
Tian Yu replayed his forging process in his mind, analyzing every step meticulously. He had followed the blueprint's instructions exactly, so where was the flaw?
"Could it be… my chakra infusion method?"
A realization struck him.
If he adjusted the way he injected his chakra, could he prevent the rejection reaction?
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Tian Yu stared at his last remaining set of materials. This was his final attempt.
Failure wasn't an option.
But hesitation wasn't in his nature.
Taking a deep breath, he focused his mind and committed to the forging process.
One by one, the ores were placed into the forge, heating to their optimal temperatures. His hammer descended with expert precision, molding the materials into shape.
For two hours, he patiently fused each component.
Four out of six materials had merged successfully.
Tian Yu exhaled slowly. The real challenge was about to begin.