28.Land Of Iron

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I took her to the land of tea because I wanted to buy her some new clothes and stuff as she was wearing rags. I took her to the marketplace and into a shop selling ladies garments. "Welcome" the shopkeeper said, but seeing Fuu's clothes, she made an ugly face.

I noticed it and said "I need some clothes for the kid. Get some good ones no matter the cost. Fuu, pick everything you like.." The shopkeeper nodded and she took Fuu inside. After half an hour, they returned back with Fuu wearing some decent clothes and the shopkeeper carrying many others. I then paid her and stored everything in a storage scroll.

There was panic in Takigakure as they were not able to find Fuu. Shibuki deployed many ninjas in search of her thinking 'What happened to you Fuu? It's all my fault. I must have taken care of you'. Then started questioning the villagers.

After the shopping, I teleported to the land of waves and went to Tazuna's house. I went inside and spoke to Tazuna "Tazuna san, I adopted this little girl. Can you guys take care of her for the time being?" I asked and explained her circumstances. Tazuna was angry hearing what the villagers did to Fuu. Tsunami came and hugged her comforting her.

Inari was also happy as now he has someone to play with. After settling everything, we had our dinner. Then I went out and contacted Yamato and asked him to protect Fuu and stayed at Tazuna's house for the night.

The next morning, I got memories from the clone. The clone travelled all night and reached the land of Iron and placed a Hiraishin Marking inside the town. I said goodbye to Fuu and teleported to the land of Iron. The place was like ancient Japan while in whole and was filled with many samurais with swords hanging down their hips.

I enquired around the town to find a good Sword repair shop and finally found it. It was the oldest shop and Mifune also used to get his swords maintained here. I entered the shop and saw an old man at the counter. "What do you want kid" he asked.

I took out Sakumo's Sabre and placed it on the counter saying "I need to get it repaired." He looked at it with astonishment and asked "Chakra saber? Is it yours?" I shook my head "It was my fathers. It's a momento of him." The old man nodded and said "Come back after a week and carried the Saber inside.

I booked an inn to stay. I had one week of time now. So I decided to practice Kenjutsu in that time. So I went to a swords shop and purchased a Sabre similar to mine and made my way into the outskirts of the land of iron. I then created some shadow clones and started training.

Like this, five days passed and I was still training. The old man to whom I gave the Sabre had followed me and watched me train many times. I sensed him, but let him be. On the seventh day, as I was training, he approached me "Very good talent you got there kid. A novice in the sword arts to the level of sword practitioner in just a week. I'm impressed. " he said.

I smiled at him "Anything you need old man? I've seen you spying all these days. Can you tell me the reason?" I asked. The old man just smiled "So you were able to sense my presence. Well good capabilities you have there. Now show me that Saber" he said

I gave him the saber as he asked me to. As soon as he held it, his body language and his aura changed. "A sharp sword can cut through steel and a dull sword cannot even cut the leaves. A real swordsman can cut everything or cut nothing. This is called sword intent" he said as he swung the sword and cut a huge Boulder and many trees behind with just the force of the sword without even touching it.

I was surprised by the skills of the old man, but his words were buzzing in my ear. "A real swordsman can cut everything or cut nothing." I started repeating those words. Then I heard Sakumo's light chakra saber buzzing behind the old man's back. I looked at the old man who understood as he handed me the repaired saber.

I took the saber in my hands and unwrapped it. The saber started buzzing more. I then murmured the old man's words again and circulated some chakra into the saber and swung it. As soon as I swung it, it cut the tree in front of me without even touching. "I felt it. I felt the sword. It was like a part of my body". I said.

The old man just smiled knowingly "I don't want any money for the repairs. It was satisfying to just watch such a promising young man. Remember my words and the feeling just now. That is called sword intent. Practice diligently and you can become a sword Grandmaster and surpass me in the future".

I then bowed to the old man and said "Thank you sensei". The old man just laughed "Take care kid. And the next time we meet, you must have surpassed me. Goodbye". I replied "Yes I will". The old man laughed again and returned back. I then started practising again with Sakumo's Sabre.