Chapter 112. : Lucky Hinata!

The first was a rare talent.

[Fleshly Derivation: A high-level talent conferring rapid healing and limb regeneration akin to an undead body.]

The second was the Golden Soul Fruit.

[Golden Soul Fruit: Consuming it enhances the soul's strength to the point of immortality.]

"Rongrong's luck is exceptional, securing the Golden Soul Fruit!" Yasao remarked, somewhat surprised.

Initially, he had clinched the top spot with just a Golden Soul Fruit.

Yet now, Rong Rong claimed the same fruit for fourth place.

[Kakashi: The Golden Soul Fruit! Yasao had to top the list to acquire it. Rongrong's fortune seems promising!]

[Fourth Raikage: Fleshly Derivation is formidable too. Comparable to an undead body, it's a prudent choice if immortality isn't an option.]

[Tsunade: Rongrong will undoubtedly choose the Golden Soul Fruit; its value surpasses all!]

[Senju Hashirama: Agreed. Rongrong's path likely leads to the Golden Soul Fruit.]

"Rongrong, opt for the Golden Soul Fruit," Yasao urged, "Advancing to immortality hinges greatly on soul strength. Struggling in that aspect makes reaching immortal-level prowess challenging. While Fleshly Derivation grants an undead body, albeit advanced, it won't always suffice against overwhelming foes."

The significance of an undead body is minimal.

Without hesitation, Yasao continued, "With the bloodline of Purple Eyed Fox, a strong soul will benefit you greatly. Furthermore, a robust soul will enhance your mental strength significantly."

"I understand, Master," Rong Rong affirmed.

Rong Rong had already made her decision the moment she laid eyes on the two rewards.

"I choose the Golden Soul Fruit," she declared promptly.

With a hum, the Golden Soul Fruit was extracted and placed in Rong Rong's hands.

Without delay, she consumed the Golden Soul Fruit, initiating the refinement process.

Instantly, the energy from the fruit surged through her soul, tempering it fiercely. Her soul ascended rapidly, reaching a state akin to immortality.

This was the Immortal Soul!

In the world of Ninjas, her soul was now practically impervious, resistant even to Forbidden Techniques that could seal away spirits.

Such was the might of the Immortal Soul!

Not only did this grant her unparalleled protection, but it also paved the way for her eventual ascension to the immortal realm, reducing the difficulties she would face in controlling her powers.

After selecting her reward, Rong Rong's ranking in the beauty list was announced, placing her fifth.

Ranked fifth was Hyūga Hinata.

In Konoha...

Hyūga Hinata, alongside Uzumaki Kushina and others, gathered to watch the live broadcast.

Encouragingly, Uzumaki Kushina reassured, "Hinata, stay calm. You'll surely receive a valuable treasure!"

Hinata nodded in response.

A hum echoed as two treasures appeared on the screen.

The first was the Pupil Evolution Fruit.

[Pupil Evolution Fruit: This fruit significantly enhances ocular abilities and holds promise for advancing pupil techniques...]

The second was the Physical Skills Card.

[Physical Skills Card: Upon activation, this card dramatically enhances physical abilities, akin to years of arduous training, enabling flawless control without discomfort...]

Both treasures presented a tempting choice for Hyūga Hinata, leaving her momentarily indecisive.

[ Hyūga Hinata: I'm torn between which treasure to choose.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Daughter, go for the physical skill card. While the Pupil Evolution Fruit holds its value, the skills it offers are more supplementary and lack strong offensive capabilities compared to physical skills. Enhancing your physical prowess will undoubtedly elevate your strength to new heights.)

[Hyuga Neji: I agree, the Physical Skills Card is the way to go!]

[Uzumaki Naruto: Hinata, opt for the Physical Skills Card. Strengthening your physical abilities is the best choice!]

[ Ōtsutsuki Toneri: I believe the Pupil Evolution Fruit is superior. Byakugan's continual enhancement potential is not inferior to the Rinnegan's!]

However, Ōtsutsuki's suggestion fell on deaf ears, as did Hyūga Hinata's.

This dismissal left Ōtsutsuki visibly perturbed.

"What do you know? With Pupil Evolution Fruit bestowed upon me, I might ascend directly to Tenseigan!!!" Ōtsutsuki Toneri retorted icily.

Nonetheless, Hinata bypassed the pupil fruit and selected the physical skill card.

"Hinata, extract the physical skill card and experience its effects!" urged Uzumaki Kushina.

"Auntie, I'll choose the Physical Skills Card!" Hinata declared, swiftly drawing the card.

hum!

The card was retrieved.

Without hesitation, Hinata activated the Physical Skills Card.

hum!

The physical skill card transformed into a luminous stream, enveloping Hinata's form.

In an instant, a plethora of physical techniques she had acquired—like the Gentle Fist and Eight Trigrams Palms—flooded into her consciousness, merging seamlessly with her actual training experiences.

Within moments, her physique underwent a remarkable transformation.

boom!

A primal force emanated from Hinata's being.

"Hinata, how do you feel? Has your strength increased?" inquired Hyuga Hiashi with evident curiosity.

"Father, care to spar with me?" Hinata proposed, assuming a combat stance.

"Very well," Hyuga Hiashi agreed, and together they moved to a spacious area.

Uzumaki Kushina, the Fourth Hokage, Naruto, and others gathered to witness the impending duel.

In an instant, Hinata moved with astonishing speed, leaving Hyuga Hiashi unable to track her movements.

Boom!

With a single strike of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, Hinata's technique transformed into a seamless, amalgamated palm strike, shattering Hyuga Hiashi's formidable white-eyed defense and delivering a swift blow.

Hyuga Hiashi was immediately incapacitated, falling in defeat on the spot.

The spectators were stunned.

Apart from a slight deficiency in Chakra, Hinata's prowess had soared to the level of a Kage-tier powerhouse, placing her among the elite. With continued dedication, she was on the brink of ascending to almost super-Kage status.

Furthermore, Hinata's mastery of taijutsu far surpassed that of any other member of the Hyuga clan.

"What an astounding advancement! Just one Physical Skills Card has propelled Hinata to the level of top-tier Kage-level ninjas!" exclaimed Namikaze Minato in astonishment.

"After all, this is the reward for fifth place. Such physical prowess is to be expected!" remarked Uzumaki Kushina.

"Hinata, you're incredible!" Naruto praised.

Hinata bashfully responded, "Oh, no, compared to you, Naruto-kun, I still have a long way to go!"

Meanwhile, Hyuga Hiashi, recovering from his defeat, sighed, "My daughter, you've surpassed me by leaps and bounds, even overtaking Neji. Your strength now rivals his."

"Brother Neji..." Hinata remembered that Neji's advancement had similarly enhanced his abilities significantly.

Their improvements were somewhat parallel, but Hinata had refined her physical skills to perfection while Neji had directly elevated the level of his abilities. This meant she was honing advanced physical techniques, whereas Neji had merely boosted his existing ones.

Hinata sensed that her reward was superior, enhancing her understanding of Taishu to an incredible degree. She could effortlessly grasp any advanced Taishu in the future, ensuring rapid progress surpassing even Neji's.

Yet, at present, it was uncertain who held the greater strength.

In the online broadcast, countless viewers marveled at Hinata's newfound prowess, filled with envy.

Especially Aburame Shino and Inuzuka Kiba were astounded.

[Inuzuka Kiba: What! Hinata's now on par with top-tier Kage-level ninjas? This leap is astonishing!]

[Aburame Shino: I'm envious too; this is a meteoric rise!]

[Terumi Mei: The top ten rewards wield tremendous power. I'm also in the top ten. Hopefully, it'll elevate me to super Kage-level strength directly—that'd be splendid!]

[Fourth Raikage: Jealous! A mere girl, a frail girl, ascended through her appearance alone to the list of beauties, then received a reward, instantly reaching my level! It's unfair!]

[Killer Bee: Big Brother, imagine if we snagged a top ten spot, we'd have this kinda Taijutsu too! Too bad you passed on the Thunder Fruit last time, or you might've reached super Kage-level by now!]

[Fourth Raikage: Bee, let's not dwell on that—it stings!]

[Killer Bee: No need to be down, big brother. The Thunder Fruit you acquired before ain't half bad. With a bit more reward, you'll hit super Kage-level ranks for sure!]

[Fourth Raikage: Here's hoping. My strength feels just a step away from super Kage-level, not even trailing behind the weaker super-Kage-level ninja!]

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