C22 A Generous Reward

"Success! The forging of the Sky Feather Clothes is complete!"

"Failure! The result is scrap."

"Failure! The result is scrap."

In the backyard forge of Tenno's home, he pumped the bellows, feeding the orange flames that heated the forging table to a radiant red.

Tenno picked up a Green Mound Stone and threw it onto the table.

He grabbed the awl and slammed it down with great force.

After a few hits, the once impenetrable Green Mound Stone turned incredibly pliable, like mud ready to be shaped into anything.

Then, Tenno cast Lunar Refined Iron onto the table. Through continuous hammering, he fused the two minerals.

The blaze in the bellows grew fiercer, the temperature on the table climbing higher.

When the pale green stone and the jet-black iron became one, a strange substance with a dark green glow appeared on the table.

Tenno wiped the sweat from his forehead, concentrating intensely on where the hammer would strike next.

A single misstrike at this point could instantly warp the weapon, turning it into nothing but scrap.

Black and white feathers were neatly added to the mix on the table.

Gradually, a piece of clothing took shape.

Half an hour quickly passed.

"Not bad, I've done it this time!"

Tenno was pleased, and then he heard the system's voice in his ear.

"Forging successful! Result: Sky Feather Clothes!"

"Congratulations on forging the Sky Feather Clothes. Your reward is an increase of one point in your geomancy attribute perception."

With plenty of materials for the Sky Feather Clothes, Tenno managed to forge several pieces, all stored in his Storage Ring.

After completing the Sky Feather Clothes, he scheduled the forging of the Agility Boots and the Sun Chakram Blade.

The familiar sound of hammering echoed through the forge once more.

"Failure! The result is scrap."

"Success! The result is Agility Boots!"

Tenno resumed his daily life.

Every day, he and Tiantian went to Ninja School, keen to learn.

After classes, they practiced at Konoha's training fields.

At night, after dinner, Tenno would head to the forge to work on weapons.

Thus, a month swiftly went by.

Tenno's life was simple yet rewarding.

Meanwhile, the village had seen its share of developments.

The Uchiha family's security department's arrogant behavior had increasingly angered the people of Konoha.

Several members of the Konoha Village's Shade had disappeared, with the Uchiha suspected of foul play.

Itachi Uchiha had joined the Assassin Force, sending shockwaves throughout the Uchiha clan and Konoha Village. The death of Shisui Uchiha, a prodigious talent of the Uchiha family, within the village was particularly stunning. This event further deepened the already growing rift between the Uchiha hierarchy and the leadership of Konoha, leaving their relationship in a precarious state.

Tenno observed a noticeable surge in business at his ninja tool shop, prompting a reflective mood. He wondered if Shisui's death had played out as it did in the original story, a detail that was currently out of his reach. Despite this, he felt a sense of regret; he had always considered Shisui to be a man of good character. Shisui was arguably the most level-headed member of the Uchiha, with his only weakness being his transparency and a tendency to be too trusting.

In the midst of these significant events, something seemingly trivial was happening in the village, yet it captured Tenno's full attention. The Ninja School had begun its new enrollment exams. The summer of the 54th year of the Konoha Calendar was a critical juncture in the original story, as it was the year characters like Naruto and Sasuke began their journey at the academy. For Tenno, Sasuke Uchiha's enrollment was a stark reminder that the tragic fate of the Uchiha clan was drawing near.

"Forging complete! Result: Sun Chakram Blade!" the system announced.

"Congratulations, host! You've successfully forged a Sun Chakram Blade. The system rewards you with a +1 increase in your Law of Breathing perception," the system declared.

After a month and several failed attempts, Tenno had finally succeeded in crafting his first three-star weapon, the Sun Chakram Blade. His eyes gleamed with excitement as he gazed upon the blade, its surface dancing with a dark blue glow. He opened the system interface, and the specifications of the Sun Chakram Blade appeared before him:

Name: Sun Chakram Blade

Grade: Three-star weapon

Attribute: Water

Skill: Comprehend Breath of Water

The weapon awaited a binding contract with its wielder. Tenno mused over the meaning of 'Comprehend Breath of Water.' Perhaps by wielding the blade in battle, he could unlock the mysteries of the Breath of Water technique. A wave of anticipation washed over him; he was keen to test the full capabilities of the three-star Sun Chakram Blade. But first, he needed to establish a bond with the weapon.

Tenno pricked his finger and smeared the blood over the blade, quickly establishing a bond with the Sun Chakram Blade. He then slipped the weapon into his Storage Ring and discovered it was filled to the brim. In his pursuit of mastering the art of forging, he had been absentmindedly depositing each Ninja tool he crafted into the ring, accumulating a sizable arsenal without realizing it.

The value of the materials he had consumed was on par with his family's annual business revenue. No wonder his father's eyes would twitch every time Tenno dipped into the family's reserves. Despite the significant drain on finances and resources, his parents remained steadfast in their support of his dream to become a ninja, never voicing a single complaint.

Fortunately, his family's wealth, amassed over decades of successful business dealings, was considerable and could easily rival that of the prominent ninja families, ensuring they could support Tenno's forging endeavors.

Opening the Storage Ring, Tenno took stock of his Ninja tools, amazed at the quantity he had managed to produce:

One-star Grade: 500 Clone Kunai, 500 Substitute Kunai, 500 Transformation Kunai.

Two-star Grade: 5 Primary Storage Rings, 10 Primary Kusanagi Swords, 5 sets of Sky Feather Clothes, and 5 pairs of Agility Boots.

Three-star Grade: A singular Sun Chakram Blade.

After this intense period of crafting, the system data reflected significant updates.

Host: Tenno.

Age: 7 years old.

Forging Level: Primary.

Unlocked Weapons:

First Tier: Clone Kunai at 100%, Substitute Kunai at 100%, Transformation Kunai at 100%.

Second Tier: Primary Storage Ring at 100%, Primary Kusanagi Sword at 100%, Sky Feather Clothes at 100%, Agility Boots at 100%.

Third Tier: Sun Chakram Blade at 26%.

Self-Created Weapons: None.