Chapter 44 : Ten Thousand Years Lifespan!

After the image of Garaga was revealed, there was a brief introduction.

[Garaga: One of the dragon species, from the Flood Dragon family, possessing immense defense, speed, strength, and a lifespan of Ten Thousand Years!]

[Senju Hashirama: That's an astounding power; this Garaga fellow is even mightier than the Nine Tails!]

[Uchiha Madara: Truly formidable, surpassing any Summoning beast I've ever seen! Even the Nine Tails would be swiftly subdued facing it.]

[Nine Tails: I must admit, I wouldn't stand a chance against this guy!]

[Eight Tails: How can someone be this fearsome? I feel like a Kage-level ninja is nothing compared to him.]

[One Tail: Even from just the image, you can sense power far beyond Kage-level.]

[White Snake Sage: Garaga is undeniably powerful, but it lacks a Senjutsu technique, making it slightly weaker than me. Nevertheless, it boasts a Ten Thousand Years lifespan!]

In terms of strength, whether it's White Snake Sage, Great Toad Sage, or Katsuyu Sage, they can all unleash their Six Paths-level might.

Garaga is also at the Six Paths level, being a Flood Dragon, and possessing an incredibly robust body.

However, when all factors are considered, Garaga is only marginally superior and doesn't hold an overwhelming advantage. But it surpasses the three Sages, earning it the tenth spot.

Sage White Snake doesn't envy Garaga's strength but covets Garaga's long life, something she doesn't possess.

She doesn't have a Ten Thousand Years lifespan like Garaga.

The concept of Ten Thousand Years is beyond the history of the ninja world, representing a terrifyingly long lifespan!

[Great Toad Sage: A Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, truly enviable!]

[Katsuyu Sage: One Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, envy!]

[Third Tsuchikage: A Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, envy!]

Below, a chorus of envy echoed through the crowd.

[Garaga: Hahaha, what do you think? I've risen to this level easily by following my master. What's a mere Ten Thousand Years? In the future, I might count decades of Ten Thousand Years. Old Lady White Snake, you sought the blood of a real dragon, saying you'd follow the master for it. Well, the master didn't overlook you; he gave me the blood of a real dragon!]

[White Snake Sage: Garaga, don't get too complacent!]

[Garaga: I'm proud, so what if you're not? I announced I'm the tenth, yet you doubted it, even questioning my sanity. Haha, now who's dumbfounded?]

White Snake Sage was left speechless, overwhelmed by Garaga's popularity.

At this moment, many envied Garaga and were surprised by Yasao's generosity. 

True dragon blood essence had incredible effects on humans, and Yasao had given it to Garaga shortly after subduing him. 

Was Yasao not concerned that Garaga might betray him once his strength grew?

Hidden Sound Village.

"Garaga is incredibly lucky; he obtained true dragon blood essence from Yasao. If I had that blood essence, even if I couldn't reach Garaga's level, I'd be on par with the Three Sages!" Orochimaru pondered.

After all, he had transformed his body into the White Snake, adopting the White Snake Sage's physique. If he received real dragon blood essence, it might yield unexpected and astonishing results. Unfortunately, Garaga had already consumed it.

...

Rain Shinobi Village.

Konan inquired of Nagato, "Nagato, do you think you can handle this dragon called Garaga now?"

"I'm uncertain," Nagato frowned. "In terms of strength and offensive power, I'm certainly inferior, but with Rinnegan and Six Paths of Pain working together, we might defeat him. 

Yet, we could just as easily be defeated. In a direct confrontation, my attacks won't affect him, and I have a 90% chance of losing. Of course, if you and I cooperate, we stand a better chance. In the ninja world, teamwork is crucial, and several Elite Jōnins working together can hope to defeat a Kage-level foe. 

Garaga may have a low IQ, but that's not the real threat; it's his owner, Yasao."

"You mean Yasao!" Konan said with gravity.

Nagato nodded, "Yes, Yasao possesses extraordinary speed and wields various formidable weapons. He has numerous tricks up his sleeve, and even I haven't found a way to deal with him. Additionally, he commands Garaga, a mighty Summoning beast. This makes him even more challenging to confront."

"So, let's avoid antagonizing Yasao," Konan suggested.

Nagato, Konan, and the White Snake Sage, who knew Garaga, all underestimated him. 

For instance, the White Snake Sage currently only attributed Garaga's strength to his speed and petrification ability, unaware of his other incredible abilities.

Yet, in the past few years, Garaga had learned the true dragon arts, mastered various techniques, and gained new innate abilities upon becoming a dragon. 

Each of these abilities could be considered a bloodline limit. Consequently, Garaga's true combat prowess far exceeded their expectations. Underestimating Garaga could lead to dire consequences.

Moon Kaguya space.

In the meantime, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya monitored the ranking list.

"A tremendously powerful Flood Dragon. I didn't anticipate such a formidable beast emerging in the ninja world. I hope it doesn't obstruct Black Zetsu's plans; that would complicate my escape!" Ōtsutsuki Kaguya thought secretly.

As for whether she feared Garaga, she did not. The intimidation from Garaga's image did not trouble her. 

In her eyes, Garaga might have reached the Six Paths level, but there was still a gap between that and the top-tier Six Paths level where she stood. Therefore, she felt no fear.

However, Garaga was merely tenth on the pet list; nine more powerful entities lay ahead.

"After so many years, I never expected the ninja world to produce so many potent beasts!" Ōtsutsuki Kaguya mused.

At that moment, the seal's power struck again, and she returned to a deep slumber. Periodically, she would briefly awaken before descending into slumber again.

Golden List live room.

[Kakashi: Garaga is unbelievably strong, but who could the top nine Summoning beasts be?]

[Might Guy: I can't even imagine, but they must be extraordinarily formidable beasts!]

[Great Toad Sage: I wonder if those top nine pets have any connection to Yasao now?]

[Nine Tails: It's possible. Garaga became this powerful thanks to the real dragon blood essence given by Yasao, and that was only one portion of it!]

[One Tail: Yasao also acquired a thousand-year-old dragon essence; maybe he gave it to a specific Summoning beast.]

[Eight Tails: It can't be that everyone's thriving like this, right?]

[Jiraiya: The ninth spot on the pet list should be revealed soon; I'm quite curious!]

[Kakashi: The ninth place on the pet list has been unveiled!]

Amidst the audience's anticipation, the ninth-place pet was announced.

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