SFS Chapter 392 The Blueprint of Thin Fate Full of Light
Chapter 392 The Blueprint of Thin Fate Full of Light
While Xu Ning was searching for a teleportation anchor point on Blade Link Island, the little snake in green robes was coiled on his left arm and kept making a lot of noise.
"They must be thrown out, especially that fat dog. It didn't even know whose territory this was, daring to chase and attack me!"
Xu Ning shook his head helplessly at the little snake's fierce cries.
This is your territory. Why are you so scared that you ran out and haven't dared to go back for so long?
"Once we get back to Narugami Island, we'll release them in any wild place we can, and that will be more than enough. I will absolutely not allow these guys to eat, drink, and relieve themselves in the Dust-Hidden Cave!"
Xu Ning listened to this guy's endless arguing and helplessly advised, "Dogs are so easy to coax. Take out those few big hams you've hidden and share them. They'll all become your good friends immediately. If you're willing to make a honey-glazed fried ham, I'm afraid you'll be able to show off your Shadow Wolf Pill next time."
Qingyi immediately stopped arguing and began to imagine herself roaming the streets with her big dog.
Xu Ning flew to the top of the mountain and found the teleportation anchor point. After activating it, he immediately selected Konta Village.
According to Jiro Saimon's account, he joined the army out of curiosity during the war.
However, after arriving at Kujo Jinya, he found it both tiring and boring, so he ran away.
Regardless, he was enlisted in the military and his name was on the roster of the shogunate army. Desertion during wartime was a serious crime.
Therefore, for the safety of the Chai family, Xu Ning dared not make a fuss upon his return.
He settled Kira and Shibamon Jiro in his secluded cave, and only dared to release them after he arrived at Konta Village, found Shibamon Katsumi, and entered the house.
The Chai family was reunited, which was naturally a joyous occasion. However, how to settle their foolish son, who had returned with the identities of a deserter and a pirate and was worth killing, was also a problem.
Shibamoto Katsumi said with a smile, "It's good that this stupid son is back. At worst, we can lock him in the well behind the Densuke's house for a while."
Eri glared at her husband, "You just got back and you're already throwing our son into the well? Jiro, go take a bath, eat your fill, and rest for the night. We'll move him into the well tomorrow."
Upon hearing that he would have to live in the well from now on, Shibamoto Jiro looked at Xu Ning with a bitter expression.
"Why don't you take me back to the desolate sea? I'll continue my treasure hunt. It's better than living in this well for the rest of my life!"
Katsumi Shibamoto laughed and scolded, "You brat, do you think we'll let you live here forever? The war just ended not long ago. Once things calm down, we'll change your identity and you'll be able to leave. Anyway, no one in our Konta Village will betray you."
When Xu Ning heard Chaimen Keji mention "changing identities," a thought struck him.
"I do know a master who is skilled in forging documents, getting people released, and circumventing the law. He might be able to easily solve Shibamon Jiro's identity problem."
Kira exclaimed, "Ah! You mean Shinobu, the deputy of the Arataki Faction? If it's her, then there's definitely no problem."
Xu Ning laughed and said, "It must be her. The Arataki Faction always operates around Hanamizaka. I just happen to be passing by there, so I'll take care of this."
Shibamoto Katsumi patted Xu Ning gratefully, then went into the inner room, took out a blueprint, and handed it to Xu Ning.
"Thanks to you this time, you helped me find this foolish son. I've thought about it and have no way to repay you, but this blueprint might be of some help to you."
Xu Ning originally wanted to help because he couldn't bear to see the two kind old people worrying about their missing son. He hadn't thought about anything in return and was about to refuse, but when he saw the words "Thin Edge Full Light Heavenly Eye" on the drawing, he couldn't help but take it.
"This is the blueprint for the treasured sword passed down through generations of the Iwazo-ryu sect leader. Back then, he lived in seclusion in Konta Village. To thank my ancestors for their care, he gifted the Shibamon family this blueprint and a Kageu sword. That Kageu sword is quite rusty, but you can still see the splendor of the real sword from this blueprint. Look at the curve of the blade..."
Ignoring Shibamoto Katsumi's effusive praise, Xu Ning was instead gazing at the name "Bo Yuan Man Guang" (薄缘满光).
This sword was later renamed Iwakura no Tsurugi and founded the Iwakura-ryu school by Mikoto Dōki.
Judging from the fact that he named the sword "Thin Fate," one can tell that this guy who betrayed his mother's kindness and changed his name probably didn't end up with Mitsuyo's Shadow Tengu!
The suffix "Tenmoku" indicates that the craftsman who forged this knife was a top-tier Tenmoku craftsman. Their skills and traditions still exist on Narukami Island. Xu Ning had been planning to visit them after settling things with the Chaimen family.
He still had a blueprint for the "Ten-Character" spear in his pocket, which he originally intended to make and give to Teppei.
Now I've come across a blueprint for a longsword. My lightning element clone just happens to be missing a usable longsword, so I'll have it crafted by the Tianmu family.
Xu Ning solemnly thanked Shibamoto Katsumi for his gift, and while Shibamoto Katsumi and Jiro went out to find the village chief, he handed over the treasure chest that Torataro had dug up on the beach to Shibamoto Eri, and told her that it was the treasure chest that Shibamoto Jiro had found, but he had taken it out first, so that he would not want Jiro to continue to be obsessed with treasure hunting, and that she should make sure to put it away safely.
Although Eri Shibamoto was somewhat skeptical of Xu Ning's explanation, she accepted it after Xu Ning's insistence and with the corroboration of the honest little cat, Kirayoshi.
Xu Ning was actually aware that Shibamoto Jiro had indeed found the location of the treasure, but unfortunately, he had gone in the wrong direction.
The treasure did exist, but it wasn't in that supply depot; it was simply a matter of bad timing.
After saying goodbye to the Chai family, Xu Ning escorted Qi Liangliang back to Komahoya, paid the remaining postage, bought a portion of tricolor dumplings for the little snake, and then went to the Tianmu Blacksmith Shop.
The current homeowner, Tianmu Shiwu, was immediately amazed after seeing the blueprints handed to him by Xu Ning.
"I never imagined that I would see the weapon blueprints of Kitain and Iwakura no Tada in my lifetime!"
The old man exclaimed, "It makes one wish they were twenty years younger so they could forge these two weapons themselves."
After saying that, Tianmu Fifteen seemed to be afraid that Xu Ning would worry that the two weapons could not be made, so he added, "But don't worry, guest. This A-Chuang is my personal disciple. He will definitely forge weapons that will satisfy you. After all, the Tianmu School has never lacked patience and the willpower to go all out."
"Furthermore, to thank you for bringing such valuable blueprints, you will not need to pay any materials or fees for these two weapons. We will use the best materials to satisfy you."