Chapter 156 : First Place!!

After the rankings were announced, evaluations followed suit.

[Evaluation: He has dispatched numerous villains and stands as the paramount force behind the cessation of war, the erection of Konoha Shinobi Village, and the instauration of a new era for shinobi. In the aggregate appraisal, his merits tally to 18,700.]

[Senju Hashirama: Haha, sixth place on the Merit List! Quite commendable!]

[Tsunade: Gramps pulled off the sixth spot! Incredible!]

(Third Hokage: Congratulations, Hashirama-sensei!)

[Senju Tobirama: Well done, brother!]

[Uchiha Madara: Hashirama, making sixth place on the merits, huh? Hardly seems equitable!]

[Senju Hashirama: Heh, guess that's what happens when you don't draw lines and slaughter innocents!]

Overall, Senju Hashirama is elated to clinch the sixth position on the merit list, fully content with his rank.

Soon after, the fifth spot on the merit list was disclosed.

Ōtsutsuki Ashura's name flashed across the screen.

[5th place on the merit list: Ōtsutsuki Ashura]

[Evaluation: As a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths, he has aided multitudes, salvaged numerous lives, and dispatched those deserving of their fate. In the comprehensive assessment, his merits accumulate to 19,200.]

[Ōtsutsuki Indra: Ashura snags fifth? Unbelievable! I shoud secure a higher spot than him!]

[Ōtsutsuki Ashura: Indra, you won't cut it for the list. Your hands are too stained with the blood of innocents, and your good deeds are too few.

[Ōtsutsuki Indra: Preposterous!]

[Tsunade: It's no surprise Indra's out. Like Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, who wouldn't even make the cut. She nearly obliterated the entire shinobi world. Can't fathom her making it onto any list!]

[Ōtsutsuki Kaguya: Hmph, maybe I could make it onto the merit list after all!)

After a pause, the announcement for the fourth position on the merit list was made.

The image of Ōtsutsuki Hamura appeared on the screen.

[4th position on the merit list: Ōtsutsuki Hamura]

[Evaluation: Aided Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo in thwarting his mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, from enslaving the entire world, assisted numerous individuals, and ushered in the era of ninjas. With a comprehensive evaluation, the merit points total 21800)

[Fourth Raikage: Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura have indeed made significant contributions to the ninja world, so this ranking is quite fitting.

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: I never imagined I'd make it to fourth place on the merit list. What a pleasant surprise!)

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: Fourth place surely deserves a worthy reward. Congratulations, Hamura!)

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: Hagoromo, your rank must be higher than mine, perhaps even the first!

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: It would be wonderful if you were ranked number one. I haven't achieved the top spot yet!"

After a brief interval, the announcement for the third position on the merit list was made.

In the image, the figure of the Great Toad Sage appeared prominently.

[Third position on the merit list: Great Toad Sage]

[Evaluation: Assisted Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura in thwarting Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and has aided the ninja world in overcoming crises on multiple occasions. Known for being supportive. With a comprehensive evaluation, the merit points total 25800]

[White Snake Sage: The old toad actually made it to the third position on the merit list!!!]

[Sage Katsuyu: It's to be expected. The toad has a penchant for taking care of matters in the ninja world, hence his high merit points, unlike you white snake, who knows how many humans you've devoured. Your merit is negative, and you certainly won't make it onto the merit list."

[Great Toad Sage: Third place on the merit list, hahahaha, I'm overjoyed. With such a ranking, the reward must be substantial!"

[Jiraiya: Congratulations to the Great Toad Sage!」

[Tsunade: Congratulations to the Great Toad Sage!]

[Senju Hashirama: Congratulations to the Great Toad Sage!)

Many ninjas offered their congratulations to the Great Toad Sage.

Next came the announcement of the first and second places on the merit list.

At this moment, even Yasao harbored some expectations. Though he didn't place much importance on rankings, given his current strength, any rewards for ranking first would only marginally enhance his abilities. Yet, he still desired that top spot.

As time passed, the announcement for the second place on the merit list was finally made.

"Wow!"

The image of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo graced the screen.

[Second place on the merit list: Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo]

[Evaluation: Alongside Ōtsutsuki Hamura, he thwarted their mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, from enslaving the entire world. He aided countless individuals, established Ninshū, and ushered in a beautiful era of peace. Following a comprehensive assessment, her merit points total 25900.]

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: Hagoromo, you're second. But who claims the first spot?]

[Great Toad Sage: Hagoromo secures second place, a bit unexpected. I assumed Hagoromo would clinch the top spot!

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: Could it be Yasao who's in first place?]

[Tsunade: Yasao? Number 1 on the merit list?]

[Senju Hashirama: It's a real possibility! Yasao commands a sizable force of ninjas, and if he diligently aids countless individuals, he could indeed amass substantial merit!]

[Kumoko: It must be our master. He's done numerous good deeds!]

[Fox Demon Yaya: Absolutely! Our master embodies the utmost kindness and surely tops the list!]

[Beerus: Moreover, our master has been dispatching missions to eliminate those deemed sinful. Though he doesn't carry them out personally, he indirectly garners some merit. If tallied, it's bound to be substantial!]

[Garaga: The top spot on the merit list surely belongs to our master.]

After a brief wait, the announcement for the first place on the merit list finally came.

On the screen, Yasao's figure emerged.

[First place on the merit list: Yasao]

[Evaluation: Aid rendered to countless impoverished and injured individuals, the elimination of numerous sinful figures. Following a comprehensive evaluation, he has a total of 25908 merit points.]

[Tsunade: What! Just 8 points difference!]

[ Senju Hashirama: Just alittle more and Sage of Six Paths coud have taken the top spot on the merit list!)

[ Ōtsutsuki Hamura: Hagoromo, it's a shame for you!)

[ Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: It appears I am not fated to claim the first place!]

[Fourth Raikage: It seems Yasao is a righteous person, having contributed so much to the welfare of the ninja world. He poses no threat." 

[Terumi Mei: Indeed, Yasao is formidable, yet unlike Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, who sought to enslave us all. May Yasao's blessings be upon the ninja world, that would be most welcome!)

[Garaga: Hmph, why is the master being favored?)

"Master, you've clinched the top spot on the merit list!" Kumoko exclaimed with glee.

"It's only natural for the master to top the list!" Hong Hong chimed in promptly.

"Absolutely!"

Yaya and Rongrong added quickly.

"Alright, it's just a ranking, no need for undue praise!" Yasao replied modestly, though inwardly thrilled.

With the merit list fully announced, the next step is the rewards phase.

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