Terrifying Lightning Release power erupted in the center of the training ground!
However, with the Thunder Blade as the coordinate, the Lightning Release power did not spread outwards but was concentrated entirely in the center.
The faces of the many Ninja watching around changed slightly; with just this one move, most of the people present would not be able to withstand it.
"It seems a new generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist has appeared."
That Jonin from the Hozuki Clan looked at Ameyuri Ringo and spoke softly.
"Hiramekarei Release: Consecutive Slashes!!"
A low roar came from the center of the raging lightning.
Immediately after, several light blades directly cut through the lightning in the center, and Chōjūrō's slightly disheveled figure rushed out from the middle.
Seeing this scene, Ameyuri Ringo's face showed a look of surprise.
As expected of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, his strength was far greater than she had imagined.
Ameyuri Ringo quickly pulled out the Thunder Blade that was stuck in the ground. Just as she was about to make a move, she saw Chōjūrō raise his hand.
"No need to fight anymore, you have passed."
Chōjūrō quickly said.
Hearing Chōjūrō's words, Ameyuri Ringo's face showed a look of regret, and she put down the Thunder Blade in her hand again.
Chōjūrō breathed a slight sigh of relief, put the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei back on his back, then walked to face Ameyuri Ringo, rubbed his head, and said:
"That move just now was amazing, you won."
"I didn't win. Chōjūrō-senpai didn't even use the Hiramekarei sword techniques. At most, it's just a draw."
Ameyuri Ringo looked at Chōjūrō with wide eyes and a face full of anticipation.
Chōjūrō's eyes showed a hint of helplessness. Why did he always feel that, besides him, the previous generations of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were more warlike?
"By the way, you shouldn't have learned Thunder Blade techniques. How did you know them?"
Remembering the two attacks just now, a look of curiosity appeared on Chōjūrō's face.
If he had known that Ameyuri Ringo could use Thunder Blade techniques, he would never have fallen into Ameyuri Ringo's dangerous situation so easily.
"When I fought with Raiga Kurosuki, I saw him use it a few times, so I learned it."
Ameyuri Ringo showed her sharp teeth and said with a light laugh.
Chōjūrō was stunned and suddenly remembered the evaluation of Ameyuri Ringo in the Village - "Lightning Release genius Ninja"!
Indeed, she was truly a suitable holder of the Thunder Blade.
Chōjūrō nodded to the Jonin from the Hozuki Clan not far ahead, then turned and took Ameyuri Ringo to the location of the five chairs placed not far ahead.
"Now, there is a place for you here."
Chōjūrō scratched his head and said to Ameyuri Ringo.
"Now announcing, Ameyuri Ringo has become the holder of the Lightning Blade: Kiba, and is one of the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
The Jonin from the Hozuki Clan announced to the surrounding crowd with a serious expression.
There was a commotion among the crowd, but no one objected.
"Ranmaru, look, isn't Haruna's sister amazing!"
Haruna's little face was flushed red with excitement, and she kept clapping.
Ranmaru nodded forcefully, his eyes shining. "Becoming one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, can she really help Yūto-sama?"
"Of course, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are the most powerful and can help anyone!"
Haruna glared at Ranmaru, thinking that Ranmaru didn't know how powerful the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were, and spoke with a serious face.
On the other side.
As soon as the Jonin from the Hozuki Clan finished speaking, a Ninja came over from the side with a scroll, placed it in Chōjūrō's hand, and then quickly turned and left.
"On this scroll, there are detailed training methods for the Thunder Blade, as well as some insights recorded by previous holders, and of course, the complete Thunder Blade techniques you used just now."
Chōjūrō said with a light laugh, then placed the scroll in Ameyuri Ringo's hand.
"Thank you, Chōjūrō-senpai!"
Looking at the scroll in her hand, Ameyuri Ringo's eyes showed a fiery look. She had been yearning for the unique Thunder Blade techniques of the Lightning Blade: Kiba for a long time.
"You don't need to thank me. Any new member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen will receive a scroll about the Ninja sword they hold. However, these scrolls cannot be taken out of the Mist Ninja Village, and they need to be returned after being read."
Chōjūrō shrugged and said softly.
On the training ground, the selection was still ongoing, but since Ameyuri Ringo's success, there had not been another one.
The Jonin from the Hozuki Clan frowned. Although he hadn't expected to select all four sword holders, he hadn't expected that only one had appeared so far.
Also, what was Suigetsu Hozuki doing? Why hadn't he come out yet?
This time, the Hozuki Clan had several candidates for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, but in the end, the clan leader chose Suigetsu Hozuki to be the next member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
But why hadn't he come out yet? A hint of an unpleasant look flashed in the eyes of the Jonin from the Hozuki Clan.
The Suigetsu Hozuki that this Jonin was looking for was lying on a thick branch outside the training ground with a bored expression on his face.
The Ninja sword he wanted was the Kubikiri Bōchō (Executioner's Blade). He naturally would not participate in that selection, as once the Ninja sword was determined, it could not be changed.
Outside the viewing crowd.
A determined look flashed in Ranmaru's eyes, and he raised his foot and walked towards the training ground ahead.
Seeing Ranmaru's action, Haruna was slightly stunned and asked somewhat confused, "What are you doing?"
"I want to become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen too!" Ranmaru's face showed an embarrassed expression, but his tone carried a hint of determination.
"You idiot, how can a child become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"
Haruna puffed out her cheeks and looked at him as if he were an idiot.
Ranmaru shook his head and did not speak again, striding towards the training ground.
As Ranmaru moved, people began to look over.
At first, everyone thought Ranmaru was a child brought by some Ninja, but as Ranmaru kept approaching the training ground, everyone realized.
"What's going on with this kid?"
"Is he joking?"
"Haha, what an interesting kid."
"..."
Sounds full of mockery came from the surrounding crowd.
The Jonin from the Hozuki Clan also naturally looked over, and when he saw Ranmaru's figure, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Ranmaru walked into the field with a shy expression. Looking at the remaining three Ninja swords in the field, he thought for a moment and then walked towards the largest one in the middle.
Exploding Blade: Burst!
"Kid, this is not a place to play Ninja games."
A Chunin from the Hozuki Clan jumped out from the side, wanting to stop him.
"I'm not here to play games."
Ranmaru reached out his small hand and grasped the sword hilt, muttering softly, while also exerting force with his hand.
Ranmaru's face turned red from holding his breath, but he found that he couldn't lift it.
"Hahahahaha!!"
"I'm dying of laughter!!"
"..."
Seeing Ranmaru's appearance, bursts of mocking laughter came from the crowd.
Ranmaru didn't care at all and said softly, "Curse Mark Level 1!"
Boom!
A terrifying Chakra suddenly erupted from Ranmaru's body.
Immediately after, Ranmaru's originally small body rapidly swelled at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In the blink of an eye, a figure over two meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body, appearing black and gray, like a fitness enthusiast, appeared before everyone.
And on this incredibly muscular body, the only thing that hadn't changed was Ranmaru's small head.