Chapter 33 : Nagato Recovery!

Tsunade had dispatched a messenger to summon Might Guy. Guy was to accompany Kakashi, and a skilled reconnaissance and sensory ninja had also been assigned to the team. 

The trio set out on a mission to retrieve the Kubikiribōchō from the location of a deceased body.

However, it was anticipated that this mission might not involve any danger or battles, serving as a precautionary measure. 

Meanwhile, the Golden List live broadcast room continued to slowly distribute rewards, and it appeared that it would still take some time before the weapon list was reward distribution to end .

Hidden Sound Village.

Sasuke had finally been brought to this place, where he came face to face with Orochimaru.

"Sasuke, we meet again!" Orochimaru greeted Sasuke with evident excitement, his eyes seemingly devouring the young ninja.

Sasuke, although filled with fear, maintained his composure. He was well aware that Orochimaru had sinister intentions, but he also recognized the need to grow stronger under Orochimaru's guidance.

"Lord Orochimaru," Sasuke respectfully greeted him, bowing his head.

"Sasuke, you've been on quite a journey recently. I'm sure you're exhausted. Go ahead and rest," Orochimaru gestured, and a maid appeared, ready to escort Sasuke away.

However, at that moment, Sasuke spoke up, "Lord Orochimaru, I have information about a weapon."

"A weapon?" Orochimaru inquired, curiosity piqued. "What kind of weapon?"

"The Kubikiribōchō," Sasuke replied. "It's one of the Seven Ninja Swords. I believe it's something you'd be interested in."

Orochimaru's interest was instantly piqued. While he had previously disregarded the Kubikiribōchō as unsuitable for him, his desires had changed.

"How do you know the whereabouts of the Kubikiribōchō?" Orochimaru asked, genuinely intrigued.

Sasuke proceeded to recount the events involving himself, Zabuza Momochi, and others, including their encounter with Kakashi.

"That's the situation," Sasuke concluded. "Zabuza was killed by Kakashi, but the weapon list had not yet appeared, and Kakashi was unaware of the true value of the Kubikiribōchō. This information is valuable, and I thought you should be aware of it."

Orochimaru recognized the urgency of the situation. Not only did Sasuke possess this knowledge, but Kakashi was also aware of the sword's location. Time was of the essence; the Kubikiribōchō might soon fall into Kakashi's hands.

"Zabuza Momochi's burial site is in the Land of Waves. I can provide you with the exact location," Sasuke revealed, emphasizing the importance of his information.

"Very well, I understand. Take Sasuke and ensure his well-being," Orochimaru commanded, taking immediate action. He equipped himself and set off for the Land of Waves.

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Golden List Live Room.

After a long wait, it was finally Temari's turn, who was ranked 100th.

Temari was fortunate enough to obtain an elixir that could grant eternal youth (look young forever). To men, it might not hold much value, but for women, it was incredibly attractive.

[ Terumi Mei: Sister Temari, would you consider selling me that Evergreen Elixir? I'm willing to offer a high bid! ]

[Tsunade: Sister Temari, if you decide to sell me the Evergreen Elixir, don't hesitate to ask for anything in return. I'll become Hokage right away, and that's not a bad deal! ]

[Ninja A: Tsunade, you have the money, how about repaying your debts first? ]

[Ninja B: Yes, Tsunade, pay us back before becoming Hokage. Even as Hokage, you must honor your debts. ]

[Tsunade: Cough, don't worry, I'll definitely repay you as soon as I have the money! ]

[Shizune: Tsunade-sama, as Hokage, you can't spend Konoha's funds recklessly. You're only entitled to the Hokage's salary, which you won't receive for at least a month! ]

[Terumi Mei: Hahaha, Tsunade, you're in a tight spot now. ]

[Tsunade: Excuse me, I don't want it anymore! ]

[Orochimaru: Tsunade, your S-rank ninjutsu, the Hundred Healings Mark, can keep you young forever. What do you need the Evergreen Elixir for? ]

[ Tsunade: You men will never understand the importance of such a thing to women! ]

[Orochimaru: Oh, I truly don't understand, because my body is eternally youthful! ]

[Temari: Seniors, I won't be selling the Evergreen Elixirs, I apologize! ]

Immediately, Temari retrieved her Evergreen Elixir.

At this point, the distribution of weapon list rewards had concluded.

In that moment, a notice appeared in the live broadcast room-

[The next list will be revealed in six months. During this period, the live broadcast room will be closed. Only those who have made the list twice or are among the top 30 can speak in the live broadcast room, while others cannot.]

[Senju Hashirama: What's going on? Half a year of silence, this is unbearable! I'm not on the list, so I can't speak, it's going to be so boring! ]

[Senju Tobirama: Big brother, it's only half a year; you've spent much longer in the Pure Land World! ]

[ Senju Hashirama: Can you compare the two? It's one thing to stay there indefinitely, but suddenly you can chat, and suddenly you can't for half a year? How can anyone bear it? ]

[Fourth Raikage: Hahaha, I've made the list twice, so even if the live broadcast room is closed, I can still speak in it. ]

[Tsunade: There are too few ninjas who've made the list twice! However, the top 30 on the list can also speak, and that includes me. After all, my unique physical power has placed me in the top 30 of the Taijutsu list! ]

[Senju Hashirama: The live broadcast room's capabilities should still be utilized. If everyone's willing, we can start the live broadcast and entertain us ninjas in the Pure Land. ]

Just as Senju Hashirama spoke, the live broadcast room closed.

Except for those who made the list twice and the top 30, no one else could speak and could only watch them converse.

[Fourth Raikage: The number of people suddenly dropped, and it appears that none of you can speak. ]

[Might Guy: I wonder if the next list will feature ten slots; I'm looking forward to it! ]

[Orochimaru: We'll have to wait six months to find out! ]

[Third Hokage: I barely made it into the 30th spot on the weapon list; I was quite fortunate. ]

Rain Shinobi Village.

The Angel Heart had been delivered to Nagato's body.

At this moment, Nagato and Konan both gazed intently at the Angel Heart.

"Nagato, if the Angel Heart can heal your wounds, we'll find out soon!" Konan said with anticipation.

"Understood!"

Nagato took the Angel Heart and placed it into his chest.

In an instant, the Angel Heart seemed to merge with his body, and countless white rays of light merged into him, healing his battered body.

Soon, the black rods behind him began falling off one by one, and his wounds healed at an astonishing speed.

It didn't take long for all the black rods to fall off, and his flesh and blood regenerated. His muscles, bones, and internal organs returned to normal.

As time passed, Nagato's complexion improved, and after not being able to walk for many years, his withered legs gradually regained strength.

Under Konan's tearful gaze, Nagato took his first steps and soon walked like a normal person.

"Nagato, you've recovered!"

Konan was moved to tears!

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