Kisame was skilled in Water Release, and Nawaki also possessed excellent Water Release talent.
Kisame had a vast amount of Chakra, and Nawaki likewise had a vast amount of Chakra.
Nawaki also had good Taijutsu talent. No matter how he looked at it, Kazuki felt that Kisame was an excellent learning template for Nawaki.
As is well known, the Second Hokage, Tobirama, used Water Release better than the Mizukage. If Nawaki, who inherited from Tobirama, could obtain Samehada, he might genuinely grow to Kisame's level.
Thinking of this, Kazuki's eyes became fervent. The other six swords were dispensable to Kazuki, but Samehada was different, it was meant for Nawaki.
Throughout this journey, both Tsunade and Mito had taken great care of him, and Kazuki didn't know how to repay them.
Ensuring Nawaki could survive was his responsibility as a friend. Since Nawaki had joined him and become his subordinate, guaranteeing his safety was also his responsibility.
Nawaki regarded him as a friend and trusted him, so he couldn't disappoint them.
Since he had found a weapon suitable for Nawaki, there was no problem in giving Samehada to Nawaki.
Perhaps Kirigakure would negotiate to reclaim Samehada, but sometimes, he didn't need to give them any face. If Samehada acknowledged Nawaki, and Hiruzen demanded Samehada back and sent it away, then he would become alienated.
What's more, if it weren't for the hidden danger of Madara, Kazuki wouldn't need to pay any attention to a mere Kirigakure.
"Indeed, there's an unexpected big fish here."
"Kazuki, who defeated Hanzo, and the young lady of the Hyuga clan. If we keep them here, Mizukage-sama will reward us handsomely."
The man carrying Kubikiribocho on his shoulder surveyed Kazuki and his group with a sinister smile.
Information about Kazuki had long since reached the hands of various Ninja Villages. At the very least, everyone knew that Kazuki had defeated Hanzo, and furthermore, they knew that Kazuki, who defeated Hanzo, was only a little over ten years old and was Kagami's son.
Because of this news, they were filled with disdain for Hanzo. Is that all?
Hanzo even prided himself as a Demigod, yet he was ultimately defeated by a brat. Even if the opponent was an Uchiha, Kagami's son, it was no excuse for Hanzo to lose to a brat.
It seemed Hanzo's reputation was likely exaggerated.
Relatively speaking, Rinka was more eye-catching. After all, her smooth forehead clearly told them that this woman was from the main family of the Hyuga Clan. As long as they captured Rinka, they would possess a pair of Byakugan.
They could even capture her and make her continuously bear children, giving birth to ninjas with Byakugan for Kirigakure.
Don't think they are cruel, isn't this how ninjas truly are?
Kirigakure is like this, and Kumogakure is no different, is it?
For something with strategic value like the Byakugan, wouldn't the more the merrier?
It was fortunate that these people didn't know Nawaki's true identity. If they did, they would probably be ecstatic. After all, the First Hokage, Hashirama, and his Wood Release were very influential throughout the Ninja World.
Fortunately, Nawaki's identity was not only a secret outside but also within the village, where few knew his true identity.
Nawaki was not like Tsunade, who grew up under the spotlight from the beginning. After being taken as a disciple by Hiruzen, Tsunade's identity, even if they wanted to hide it, couldn't be concealed.
"I'll leave this guy to you. I'll handle the rest." Kazuki pointed at the user of Kubikiribocho.
Well, he didn't know the other party's name, so he just referred to him as Kubikiribocho.
After all, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist themselves used their swords as codenames.
"Alright." Rinka responded coldly.
She could feel the other party's contempt for their group, which she found even harder to accept.
"Did you hear that? He actually wants a bunch of brats to deal with us?" Kubikiribocho heard Kazuki's words and immediately mocked the others.
"Hahaha, deal with us?! Brats, watch closely!"
"Alright, let's make the first move. According to the intelligence, this brat named Kazuki is not weak. Everyone be careful."
Just as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were preparing, Kazuki had already drawn the Sword of the Thunder God, transforming into a streak of lightning and charging in, entering the midst of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had originally planned to assign a few people to deal with Kazuki and have the others deal with Nawaki and the rest.
Especially Rinka, if she escaped, they would definitely regret it immensely.
There was once a pair of Byakugan placed before them, which they did not cherish, so they absolutely could not miss out now.
Moreover, after dealing with the others, they could plunge Kazuki into pain. For powerful and talented individuals like Kazuki, they needed to be destroyed not only physically but also mentally.
However, Kazuki directly charged into their midst with such swift attacks that they were stunned. They had no choice but to jointly attack Kazuki, otherwise, they might be killed.
"So strong!"
This was the first time Kazuki had displayed Kage-level strength in front of them. After all, before this, Kazuki would appear and disappear swiftly, then easily kill his opponents.
But now, Kazuki was wielding the Sword of the Thunder God, displaying his strength to the fullest.
Even when facing six elite Jonin, Kazuki moved among them with ease. Kazuki himself felt no pressure, while the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, on the other hand, felt immense pressure, as if they might die if they were even slightly careless.
"We can't hold him back. Let's go."
Rinka and Mikoto exchanged glances, then cooperatively charged towards the user of Kubikiribocho.
This was the opponent Kazuki had prepared for them, an elite Jonin, certainly worth their effort.
Moreover, with Kazuki watching nearby, there was no need to worry. Rinka had already seen that Kazuki had a Shadow Clone in the distance observing the situation, ready to act whenever they encountered danger.