The next day.
Aomi, along with Shisui, made their way to the long-sealed weapon vault at home.
For students at the Ninja School, kunai and shuriken are essential ninja tools, but samurai swords are rarely taken to the school.
In most cases, samurai swords are higher-level ninja tools used by Chunin and above, especially those with family-inherited sword techniques.
As for Aomi, being proficient in Water Release, he actually didn't need a samurai sword for close combat.
But after Aomi's masterful imitation of the Will of Fire, which impressed even Senju Tobirama, it made sense to find a suitable samurai sword.
Moreover…
Aomi glanced at Shisui, whose face couldn't hide his excitement, and smiled slightly: "Shisui, if you wanted the weapons in here, you could have just told me. They're ours, yours too…"
Due to the early passing of Uchiha Kagami and the death of Aomi's parents in the Second Ninja War, the family legacy now rested solely with Aomi and Shisui.
A vast family fortune was inherited by Aomi and Shisui, even without becoming ninjas, they could still be considered wealthy young masters.
Shisui laughed awkwardly, his face heating up with a strange glee, saying nothing as he implored Aomi with pleading eyes to quickly open the vault.
Actually, Shisui hadn't mentioned wanting weapons before because he was worried that his outstanding swordsmanship might accidentally injure Aomi, who, at that time, was less skilled, causing a rift between them.
But once Aomi demonstrated his strength, showing Shisui why he was the younger brother, Shisui's mindset changed, his personality became more open and lively, enjoying the feeling of being protected.
Aomi shrugged, ignoring the blushing Shisui, and slowly took out a palm-sized copper key. He inserted it into the heavy keyhole and turned it.
Click.
Aomi opened the door to the armory, scanning his surroundings with evident delight.
It was a dazzling weapon vault, filled with many signature ninja tools of the Uchiha Clan, such as half-person-height Fumashuriken, chain hook scythes, various samurai swords, scrolls, explosive tags, smoke bombs, and the heavy armor from the Warring States Era, as well as literature on Dojutsu and Ninjutsu.
As for ordinary kunai and shuriken, they were absent from the vault.
Clearly, only expensive or highly collectible ninja tools were stored here.
"Truly Uchiha Kagami, though he was clan leader for only a few months before his death, the family foundation is still rich…" Aomi silently remarked, examining each samurai sword hung on the wall.
Though sealed in this armory for a long time, the dust inevitably clung to the blades, yet each sword here still exuded a chilling murderous aura, as if they had all been soaked in enemy blood.
Shisui's eyes sparkled, excitedly looking around and immediately picking up a sword to try, having a great time.
Aomi, on the other hand, focused his gaze on a tachi hanging in the center of the wall.
The blade was a pure, cold white, the edge exceptionally sharp, seeming to cause a subtle pain to the skin merely from a glance.
Whose sword was this?
Considering the possibility, Aomi thought, any samurai sword found here must be from a famous Uchiha of the Warring States Era.
"Dora Tobirama, do you recognize this blade?" Aomi blinked, recalling a man perhaps even more knowledgeable about the Uchiha than themselves, and asked unabashedly.
"Aomi, you have a keen eye…" Senju Tobirama followed Aomi's gaze, scrutinizing the very familiar samurai sword with a complex expression:
"This is one of Uchiha Izuna's swords, named 'Muramasa,' which has given me plenty of trouble in the past."
Aomi's eyes immediately lit up.
Uchiha Izuna's sword? That's a rare find!
Why didn't Uchiha Madara take this sword back then? Was it because there wasn't time, or because seeing it would evoke too much emotion…
Without further speculation, Aomi took it off the wall, holding it playfully in his hand.
In terms of weight, balance, and sharpness, this blade was flawless.
Considering Senju Tobirama inside him, holding this sword made Aomi feel… somewhat peculiar.
What was this?
Using Senju Tobirama's ninjutsu and wielding Uchiha Izuna's equipment…
Together, they defined Aomi~
"Tobirama, is there anything special about this sword?" Aomi waved Muramasa in his hand, stirring up a fierce sound cutting through the air: "Honestly, I'd rather have your Thunder God Sword, this doesn't feel as good as yours…"
Even though he was satisfied with Muramasa in his heart, Aomi sensibly flattered the certain white-haired elder.
A sword should be able to transform and have special effects to be truly impressive.
"Greedy little brat…" Senju Tobirama grumbled with dissatisfaction, though his raised lips indicated his good mood, his body sincerely explaining:
"Uchiha Izuna's Muramasa, forged with a significant amount of Chakra Metal, offers excellent chakra conductivity, with additional special metals to forge remarkable hardness and sharpness through high-temperature tempering."
"My Thunder God Sword, a replica surpassing Muramasa, but before its completion, I invented the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, thus I didn't need to rely on a sword to defeat that guy."
Aomi nodded earnestly: "Okay, Tobirama, clearly, you're still a bit superior."
"So, where is the Thunder God Sword? Since it's of no use to you now, let me see it, I'll use it to protect Konoha…"
Senju Tobirama's face darkened: "It's in the Senju Ancestral Mansion, fetch it yourself if you have the ability."
Aomi sighed helplessly: "Look, I guess I'll have to stick with Uchiha Izuna's sword. Honestly, I'd prefer your model, it's a pity…"
"Hmph, isn't it fitting for an Uchiha kid to use his sword?"
Aomi shrugged, the Senju Ancestral Mansion?
Currently, Tsunade resides there… It's not impossible to retrieve it, there will be an opportunity…
Meanwhile, Shisui had chosen two small tachis and packed various explosive tags and smoke bombs into his pockets, looking like a small merchant on a stocking trip.
Aomi chuckled helplessly, tapping his head with the sword handle: "Aren't these all ours? Feel free to take them anytime you need, you look as though you're afraid you won't get another chance…"
Shisui nodded, seemingly confused, then realization dawned upon him: "Yeah, these are all ours!"
"Brother, our family is really this wealthy?"
Aomi raised his eyebrows: "What did you think…"
At this moment.
Uchiha Obito was also inside the clan's armory, led by Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku, selecting equipment for him…