Chapter 177 : On List Again!

"Marquis, your shamelessness truly knows no bounds."

"After three hundred years of life, has it permanently etched itself onto your face?"

Luo Hao couldn't help but sneer.

The old Marquis, Voban, was visibly shaken.

Yet, amidst the looming threat of contamination, he reassured himself. No, it wasn't a threat. How could he, the alpha of the wolves, succumb to such trivial concerns?

In his quest for the artifacts capable of summoning the Heretic Gods, he begrudgingly relented.

"I will endure it!"

Ignoring Luo Hao's taunts, the old Marquis turned to the Golden screen. "Mr. Ran, what do you propose as compensation for this power?"

A fair exchange, one-on-one.

"Wasn't there a fee for the hook earlier?" Ran's tone held a hint of menace.

"The Campione's essence, permitting you and Tobirama to enter my realm. Does that suffice?" Voban's tone betrayed a hint of desperation.

"I'll show you what true power entails," Ran emphasized the significance of personal exertion.

In Voban's mind, there echoed the adage: "One reaps what they sow."

You tortured and killed me before the eyes of two worlds, boasting of your deeds. Do you realize the consequences of your actions?

Despite his internal rage, Voban maintained his composure.

But appearances can deceive.

"I can bestow the power of the Legion of Hungry Wolves, but the rest must be exchanged." Voban's resolve remained unyielding.

"Agreed," Ran spoke on behalf of SenjuTobirama.

Not everyone could heed Tobirama's counsel.

The Undead Servant Authority mirrored the Impure World Reincarnation, yet it lacked spiritual wisdom. While controllable, it lacked depth. Nonetheless, as a free offering, it wasn't entirely undesirable.

The Bloody Blessing bestowed similar abilities, awakening the primal urge for bloodshed. It granted monstrous strength and turned its wielder into a bloodthirsty killing machine, driven solely by instinct. 

However, with strong mental fortitude, one could tame this ferocity. It was a savage power capable of decimating armies at the cost of a single life.

This power wasn't suited for Tobirama.

Voban should never have sought the Ragnarok wolf's power.

The incantations he chanted were potent, authority named Singing Spellbook from Heretic God Baphomet slain by the Marquis Voban. Its usurping power allowed him to forcibly extract knowledge and skills from magicians, inscribing them onto parchment and storing them within his spellbooks.

The incantations from Voban's spellbook are wielded with precision, its massive black leather cover hovering in the air as if possessed by its own magic.

Vobanhas refined its usage to a point where no verbal commands are necessary to turn its pages. Instead, it takes on the form of a girl, a familiar to its master.

Armed with this knowledge, Ran can direct Tobirama to imbue the seal scroll with a similar essence, transforming it into a familiar. By doing so, they can seamlessly inherit the protective spirit of the stone tablet.

In essence, Tobirama's daunting task requires only six powers: "Blade Gordian," "Singing Spellbook," "Wind, Rain and Thunder," " Eyes of Sodom," "Otherland's Dragon," and "Red Punishment."

Among these, "Red Punishment" harnesses the annihilative flames of calamity, a power borrowed from the fire god named Zhurong in Chinese mythology. 

It rains down condemnation from the Sky, capable of incinerating even Gods and transforming the land into scorched wastelands, spanning 20 kilometers in diameter and burning relentlessly for seven days and nights.

This authority might extends to encompass the entire city, surpassing even the formidable Shinra Tensei and Universal Pull in Naruto World.

However, such feats are attributed to Uchiha Madara's prowess.

Should the need arise, substituting Madara with Tobirama would unleash meteoric devastation upon the ninja world.

"Amaterasu."

"Tsukuyomi!"

"Susanoo."

"Izanagi!"

"Izanami!"

"Orochimaru's Body Part."

Ran procured the six scrolls and entrusted them to Tobirama.

These scrolls, sourced from Uchiha Itachi, contain seals for Amaterasu's flames and Tsukuyomi, along with insights into Susanoo's usage and the intricate workings of Izanagi and Izanami's ocular abilities.

Lastly, a fragment of Orochimaru's body serves as a crucial component, enough to beckon the Campione to challenge the Heretic God.

Regarding the golden horns and silver horns king and the like, recently mentioned, they should be summoned with the help of Six Paths ninja gear.

It goes without saying that entrusting Tobirama with the Six Paths ninja gear would be unwise. Even if such tools could be granted, Ran would never dare, for the Heretic Gods of China are not to be trifled with and should never be relinquished to chance.

"If it's the God of Japan, grant it whatever you wish."

Yet, even so, he did not provide the best.

In island mythology, aside from Kaguya's birth and bamboo symbolizing purity and heaven, the 'three gods of good fortune' hold the highest esteem, the God Emperor generating Spiritual God.

Following them are Izanagi and Izanami.

These two voices birthed the gods, among whom the most prominent were the three gods: Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano.

After them, five other gods emerged.

Voban is highly likely to summon the three gods of creation. After all, the gods of Japan are all Heretic Gods, and the power level are low.

Yet, he hesitated to grant it.

The five gods are too formidable, and he cannot manage if he lacks adequate resources.

Thus, a compromise was reached.

Upon hearing Ran's words, Luo Hao gazed deeply at Ran.

Had this Otherworldly fellow bestowed a boon upon the Voban?

"Let's make a deal!"

Voban wasn't particularly concerned about the origins of the gods, as long as he could summon the Heretic Gods and augment his power and authority.

He was well aware of the rules and assurances of the Golden List transaction, and he took the initiative to initiate it.

"Transaction completed!

The transaction ledger was promptly finalized.

Tobirama gained Voban's Campione physique, seven powers, and journeyed to the realm of Campione until the negotiation period concluded.

In return, Voban acquired six items from Tobirama, capable of summoning the Heretic Gods.

The process was sanctioned by the Golden List.

It went very smoothly.

"What!"

Golden List declared that the moment the transaction was sealed, the two spaces interconnected.

Ran also secured the opportunity to accompany the expedition, akin to the time he accompanied Jiraiya to the world of 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.'

"The portal to the Otherworld?"

Both Luo Hao and Voban peered curiously at the emerging vortex space."

They sensed an opposing force, realizing that attempting to forcefully break through was futile.

Suddenly, two figures emerged.

"Embrace the legacy!" proclaimed Tobirama, his resolve firm as he accepted the inheritance.

Could he rival Voban in prowess and physique?

No, perhaps even surpassing him with certain ninjutsu and arcane techniques?

Strength was always welcome.

Ran glanced briefly at Voban, taking no action, then turned to Luo Hao with a grin. "Luo Hao, care to explore the Netherworld Corridor of Japan?"

"Going after Sun Wukong?" Luo Hao's eyes sparkled with interest.

"Precisely," Ran affirmed.

"Three minutes enough?" Luo Hao inquired with curiosity.

Ran glanced at Voban, seeking his opinion. "What do you say?"

Luo Hao unfurled his fan, a light smile playing on his lips. "Sufficient!"

Voban:

A minute passed.

"Poison!"

Netherworld was engulfed by a massive shockwave, half-submerged instantly.

The mystical ape ascended, wielding twin brown staffs.

"The five senses of Heretic God can't be controlled."

"After all, in consciousness, the Heretic Gods are mythical."

"And Sun Wukong, to put it mildly, is a golden immortal."

Ran's gaze sharpened as he activated his right eye.

"Then let it become my strength!

What!

Sun Wukong's form began to disintegrate.

An abundance of power surged into the Ran's body, followed by a flood of knowledge regarding numerous incantations.

Eyes of flame!

Cosmic Body.

Not power, but the means to acquire it.

"Since I'm not native to this realm, I can't be a Campione."

"But slaying the Heretic God and reaping the rewards form the crux of this world.

"I'm seizing the opportunity."

Ran wore a bright smile as he pondered the existence of the Heretic Gods. To truly grasp its essence, one must understand that he was once a mere mortal who sought to slay the Heretic God. In his audacious attempt, he inadvertently absorbed the god's power, transforming into a Campione with near-immortality.

Yet, wielding this power was not akin to moving limbs but rather a sensation of detachment, as if the mind detached from the body, turning it into a vessel for executing commands like a computer. Thus, Voban spent centuries refining this mental discipline.

In contrast, Luo Hao relied solely on martial prowess and magic.

Now, Ran had inherited the same innate ability and magical cultivation method. However, mastering this arcane power required starting from square one.

"Harmonize Heaven and Earth..."

"If I refine my body to perfection, could it surpass any divine form or spiritual manifestation?"

"The self is the foundation."

Ran realized his purpose.

After sharing a cup of tea with Luo Hao, he inscribed the word "Ran" on her wrist before joining Senju Tobirama to return to the ninja realm.

Boom!

The Golden List bell resounded.

Ran had been listed!

"Ran-kun made the list again!"

"The Six Paths ninja gears are in motion. What's in store this time!?"