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ASFUCITWON Chapter 73: Black Iron Rods
🕑 Added 2024-12-27 12:23:28 +0000 UTCThere were various reasons that hindered its use in the past.
For example, the lack of suitable media to contain or activate the Fuinjutsu, or because the technique itself was not yet fully developed and required further refinement.
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Time passed quickly.
Two months had passed since Reiji began planning the creation of a magical item for the military needs of the Uzushio Village.
During this time, Reiji had finally succeeded in creating something that could be considered truly extraordinary—or even, insane.
Today, Reiji was in Keito's workshop, bringing his latest creation.
"This...?" Keito stared, puzzled, at a pile of pitch-black iron rods lying on the table.
Their faint gleam reflected the light, giving off a mysterious yet intimidating aura.
"This is the tool that will serve as both a defensive and offensive key for Uzushio Village!" Reiji said with a confident smile.
Keito raised an eyebrow, remaining calm, but curiosity clearly dominated his expression.
"Is that so? Then, what do you need this time?" Keito asked casually.
As someone who had often witnessed Reiji create various strange yet extraordinary magical tools, Keito was no longer surprised.
However, Keito was still curious about what made this item different from the others.
Reiji smiled slightly and shrugged. "It's quite simple. I just need a few people who are skilled in Fuinjutsu. They don't need to be too old or too young, just in the age range of 25 to 35 years old. In other words, average."
Keito paused for a moment, considering the request, then nodded.
Keito then turned toward the door, where an Anbu was waiting for orders.
"Did you hear? Call all the Fuinjutsu experts in the village within the specified age range," Keito ordered firmly.
"Understood!" The Anbu quickly vanished to carry out the task Keito had given.
Reiji sighed softly, feeling slightly bothered by Keito's excessive enthusiasm.
"Not too many," Reiji said, although he knew that Keito tended to provide anything he asked for ever since Reiji had shown his extraordinary abilities.
While that attitude was beneficial, it made Reiji feel a bit uncomfortable.
Keito was not only the Head of the Uzumaki Clan, but also Karina's father, meaning their relationship was already quite close.
Reiji didn't want to feel overly dependent on Keito's excessive attention.
Keito, seemingly unfazed by Reiji's reluctance, simply smiled faintly.
"That's fine. By the way, what exactly can this item do?" Keito asked, his curiosity clear.
Reiji shrugged, his smile full of mystery. "As for that... Uncle will find out later."
Keito chuckled softly, amused by the answer.
Keito had asked Reiji to call him "Uncle" ever since Reiji helped Karina create a wedding anniversary gift for him and Kasumi.
Although Reiji found it a bit odd, he couldn't refuse Keito's request.
However, there was one thing that made Reiji awkward.
In Reiji's previous life, he had been 39 years old, much older than Keito, who was only 26.
Calling someone much younger than him "Uncle" felt like a strange joke that wasn't funny to Reiji.
Reiji could only sigh, letting the situation unfold as it was.
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Soon after, more than thirty people gathered in the courtyard of the Uzumaki Clan Head's residence.
They stood respectfully but curiously, waiting for instructions.
Reiji, who had just exited the room, immediately froze when he saw the number of people present.
He had only requested a few people, but more than thirty had shown up.
The crowd felt too large for what Reiji had planned.
With a long breath, Reiji glanced at Keito, who was standing nearby with a faint smile on his face.
