NARUTO: GOD LEVEL FORGING SYSTEM

Because it will soon come to the most difficult step of this forging—

The fusion of Heavenly Red Copper and Black Gold Stone!

This time,

Kazuki was not in a hurry.

Instead, he retrieved a previously forged clone kunai from his storage seal and channeled his chakra into it.

"Boom!"

A puff of white smoke rose, and next to Kazuki, a material clone identical to him appeared.

Although this material clone lacked the chakra reserves of a true Kage Bunshin, it was sufficient to assist in the forging process.

All preparations had been made.

Now came the defining moment of the entire forging process!

Kazuki steadied his breathing and refined his chakra, focusing his mind in a manner reminiscent of Sasuke concentrating his Chidori Nagashi.

At the same time, he controlled his clone, directing its chakra to separate into two distinct flows—

One seeped into the molten Heavenly Red Copper, the other into the Black Gold Stone.

Gradually, the two minerals were drawn toward each other, their energies intertwining like the legendary Ryumyaku's flow in Roran.

The success of their fusion now hinged on the hammer strike to come.

This was the most critical moment in forging a Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi—the blade said to rival Orochimaru's legendary sword.

If the minerals failed to merge, this attempt—like his two previous failures—would be in vain.

Kazuki's hands clenched instinctively. His heartbeat quickened, mirroring the tension Sasuke felt before his fateful duel with Itachi.

"Hah!"

A sharp exhale left his lips.

Kazuki gripped the hammer with both hands and struck the molten ore on the forging table with a decisive blow.

"Clang~~"

The dreaded sound of fracture never came.

Instead, a crisp, bell-like resonance filled the air, much like the chime of a perfectly tuned Fūma Shuriken striking its target.

Kazuki's eyes widened in astonishment, then elation surged through him. He nearly leaped off the ground in triumph.

This time—

He had succeeded!

[Ding! Forging success! Item acquired: Primary Kusanagi Sword!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have forged a two-star wind-and-fire-attribute Kusanagi Sword! System reward: +1 Wind Attribute Comprehension, +1 Fire Attribute Comprehension!]

A system notification echoed in Kazuki's mind.

Then, from the void, a warm current surged into his body, circulating through his chakra pathways like the purifying energy of Sage Mode.

A soothing sensation enveloped him, akin to sinking into the revitalizing hot springs of Ryūchi Cave.

For half an hour, this sensation lingered—until it slowly faded away.

His comprehension of the wind and fire elements had increased?

Kazuki opened his eyes and immediately sensed the change.

The currents of air around him felt tangible, as if responding to his presence—like Naruto instinctively molding Fūton: Rasenshuriken.

The flames flickering in the forge no longer seemed random; they danced as if greeting him, much like Sasuke's Amaterasu bending to his will.

These elements of nature—

He could actually feel their affinity with him!

Unbelievable!

After adjusting to his newfound perception, he turned his gaze forward.

The Kusanagi Sword he had forged lay before him, radiating both wind and fire attributes.

He couldn't help but marvel at his own fortune—

His very first Kusanagi Sword bore the power of dual elements!

Kazuki opened the system panel and began examining the attributes of the Primary Kusanagi Sword he had just forged.

[Primary Kusanagi Sword]

Rank: Two-star weapon

Attributes: Wind Release, Fire Release

Skills: Wind Blade, Skywind Spear, Fire Bomb, Fire Barrier

Contract Status: No

Without hesitation, Kazuki bit his thumb, smearing his blood onto the blade of the Kusanagi Sword.

[Ding! The host has successfully contracted the Primary Kusanagi Sword (Wind, Fire)!]

At this moment, his system panel updated:

[Host: Kazuki]

[Age: 6 years old]

[Forging Level: Beginner]

[Unlocked Weapons: Flying Thunder God Kunai (100%), Substitution Kunai (100%), Transformation Kunai (100%), Junior Storage Scroll (21%), Junior Kusanagi Sword (16%)]

[Self-Created Weapons: None]

Kazuki frowned slightly. His forging level was still only at the beginner stage?

Over the past months, his craftsmanship had improved rapidly. He had studied extensively, analyzing the weapons used by legendary smiths like the artisans of the Iron Country, who forged blades wielded by samurai such as Mifune. His creations were no longer inferior to standard ninja tools forged in Konoha's weapon shops.

Yet, according to the system's judgment, he was still considered a beginner?

"System, what qualifies one as an intermediate blacksmith?" Kazuki asked.

[To advance to an intermediate blacksmith, the host must successfully forge a weapon with four-star difficulty.]

[Upon reaching the intermediate level, the host will unlock the ability to create unique weapons. The rewards for original creations will be even greater~]

A four-star weapon? That was still beyond his reach.

Kazuki sighed but didn't dwell on it for long. After all, he was only six. He had plenty of time to hone his skills and grow stronger.

After sealing the Kusanagi Sword into his personal storage seal, he returned to his room and quickly fell asleep.

---

At dawn, an energetic girl was already awake.

After preparing breakfast, she marched straight to Kazuki's room.

Exhausted from depleting his chakra, stamina, and mental strength the night before, Kazuki was deep asleep when she unceremoniously yanked him out of bed.

"Brother, we can't skip class~" Tenten said with a teasing smile.

"Got it… zzzz…"

"…"

Kazuki dozed off in class for half the morning. Only by midday did his body fully recover from the forging exhaustion.

He sighed internally—his endurance needed serious improvement. If he wanted to craft weapons of even greater difficulty, he had to enhance his stamina and resilience.

His resolve to train with Might Guy grew even stronger.

---

After school, Kazuki, Tenten, and Rock Lee gathered at their usual training ground in Konoha. As always, they followed Lee's lead in practicing taijutsu.

"Yo! Kazuki, Tenten, Lee! You three arrived early today!"

"Huh?"

Might Guy's sharp gaze fell on Kazuki.

"Kazuki… your aura… it's completely different. Your chakra levels—are they already approaching Chūnin level?!"

His eyes widened in shock. Despite not possessing the Byakugan, his instincts as an elite jōnin made it easy to perceive the rapid growth in Kazuki's strength.

Might Guy, the strongest taijutsu specialist in Konoha, had trained numerous students, but he knew precisely how much progress a young ninja should make under standard training conditions.

Even geniuses like Neji took years to refine their skills. Yet Kazuki, in such a short time, had undergone a drastic transformation.

"This… How did you achieve this kind of improvement?!" Guy asked, his enthusiasm igniting like an eternal flame.

Kazuki simply grinned.

"That… is a secret."

"Huh?!" Guy's curiosity skyrocketed.