Chapter 175 : List Begins!!!

[No. 100 on the Potential List: Hidan]

When this ranking was announced, Hidan was deeply dissatisfied.

[Hidan: How can I be ranked so low? I'm not that old yet, am I barely scraping by to make the potential list?

[Fourth Raikage: Yasao's main forces boast numerous Kage-level powerhouses, with some even reaching the level of Six Paths. Despite their age, their potential remains remarkably high!

[Tsunade: The criteria for potential this time seem excessively stringent. I'm not even sure I qualify for consideration!

[Terumi Mei: Tsunade, despite reaching the level of Six Paths, your age might prevent you from making the potential list.

[Kakuzu: Hidan, it's fortunate you made the potential list. I fear I won't qualify anymore. Age has caught up to me, and my strength isn't what it used to be!

[Hidan: This makes no sense. The reward for being 100th on the potential list is almost too enticing to ignore. It promises a treasure that could resurrect me!]

Soon after, the 99th place on the potential list was announced.

[No. 99 on the Potential List: Jiraiya]

Jiraiya's current strength is formidable, but his age likely hindered his placement beyond the 100th mark.

However, Jiraiya paid little heed, harboring a salty disposition and caring little for the ranking.

In due time, the potential list was revealed up to the ninth place.

At this juncture, Tsunade secured her spot.

[No. 90 on the Potential List: Tsunade

[Hidan: Not bad at all, making the list!

[Jiraiya: Being on the list is good news; at least there are rewards!

[Senju Hashirama: Indeed, it's an honor to be considered for the potential list. Many of Yasao's followers have already claimed their spots. Personally, despite making the Six Paths list, entering the potential list remains uncertain. These rules don't favor those of us who've returned from death, but we must accept them.

[Uchiha Madara: These rules are unjust.

[Uchiha Obito: Unjust? The rules of the Gold List are fair.]

[Uchiha Madara: Obito, are you seeking death?

[Uchiha Obito: Maybe this time, my ranking is very high. If I receive a good reward, I might surpass you in strength!

[Uchiha Madara: Dream on!

As time passed slowly, the potential list rankings were announced one by one, causing widespread nervousness each time a new name was revealed.

By the end, it was almost certain that those who had been dead for a long time would not make the list. 

Even legendary figures like the Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya would not appear on the potential list.

Soon, the top 30 of the potential list were announced.

[No. 30 on the Potential List: Namikaze Minato

Despite being at the Six Paths level and relatively young, Namikaze Minato was ranked 30th. His ranking reflected the high level of competition.

Without his Six Paths strength, he might not have made the list at all. The potentials in the following rankings were very close, and a small difference could significantly affect their positions.

[Uzumaki Naruto: Dad is amazing! He made it to 30th place on the potential list!

[Kakashi: Congratulations, Sensei!

[Fourth Hokage: Not bad! I didn't think I'd make the list!

[Third Hokage: Congratulations, Minato!

[Uzumaki Kushina: My husband is incredible!

Soon after, Kakashi's ranking was revealed.

This time, Kakashi was ranked No. 22 on the Potential List.

[22nd on the Potential List: Kakashi

Kakashi, younger than Namikaze Minato and with considerable strength, was ranked 22nd. His position reflected his potential but was still lower than he might have hoped.

[Tsunade: I thought Kakashi would make it into the top 20.

[Kakashi: I'm a bit older now. The younger generation is very powerful. Even though some haven't reached the Six Paths level, they are very close, so they naturally rank above me.

[Senju Hashirama: Indeed, age plays a significant role in these rankings.

[Fourth Raikage: Yes, my rankings are quite low. I doubt the top spot on the potential list is held by someone like Yasao, who is not too young. Although he is powerful, the strength of his subordinates is impressive. If someone younger than him has advanced to the Immortal Dao level, their potential might surpass his.

[Kumoko: The master must be first!

[Fox Demon Yaya: "Yes, the master must be first. What do you know?"]

Those under Yasao's command firmly believed that Yasao deserved the top spot on the potential list, but many ninjas remained skeptical.

After all, Yasao's age had always been a mystery, leading many to believe that Yasao was quite old.

Of course, they had no concrete evidence, and Kumoko's statements were not taken seriously.

Next, the twenty-first spot on the potential list was revealed.

[21st Place on the Potential List: Might Guy]

Might Guy's strength is considerably greater than Kakashi's, and he has the Eight Inner Gates as his trump card, yet he only ranks one place higher.

[Kakashi: "I didn't expect even Guy to be only 21st on the potential list."]

[Fourth Hokage: "I really thought Guy would make the top 20!"]

[Tsunade: "Age is a significant factor!"]

[Senju Hashirama: "Indeed, age plays a huge role. At my age, unless one reaches the Immortal Dao Realm, it's only a hope to make it to the potential list!"]

The list continued with the top 20.

[20th Place on the Potential List: Hyuga Neji]

Hyuga Neji's strength is now consistently at a super Kage level. Despite the lack of notable rewards in recent years and a slow increase in strength, he remains firmly in the top 20.

[Tenten: "Congratulations to Neji for making it to 20th place on the potential list!"]

[Uzumaki Naruto: "Neji is awesome!"]

[Hyūga Hinata: "Congrats to Brother Neji!"]

[Hyuga Hizashi: "Neji, you're amazing. I'm so proud of you!"]

[Hyuga Neji: "I'm also very happy to be ranked 20th on the potential list!"]

Neji was feeling quite pleased. After all, many individuals with exceptional potential on the list had surpassed him one by one, yet he managed to secure the 20th spot on the potential ranking due to his age.

It must be said, being young has its advantages!

Soon after, Gaara was also featured on the list.

[Potential No. 19: Gaara]

When the Sunagakure ninjas saw that Gaara was ranked 19th on the potential list, many of them were so thrilled that they cheered loudly.

Given the intense competition for the potential rankings this time around, Gaara's achievement of 19th place was quite impressive!

At this moment, Gaara felt very satisfied upon seeing this ranking.