Chapter 023: The Sage of Six Paths’ Thirteenth Truth-Seeking Ball!

Chapter 023: The Sage of Six Paths' Thirteenth Truth-Seeking Ball!

In the Golden List livestream.

A black ball appeared on the screen as one of the rewards.

The Ōtsutsuki family—Hagoromo, Hamura, and Kaguya—immediately recognized it.

[Truth-Seeking Ball: A special material formed by Yin-Yang Release, containing the power of all things. It cannot be touched by anyone below the Six Paths level. Choosing this item will directly increase the number of Truth-Seeking Balls by one!]

"What? It can directly increase the number of Truth-Seeking Balls!!!" Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was shocked.

If her rebellious son were to gain another Truth-Seeking Ball, would his power surpass hers?

Truth-Seeking Balls can be created, but understanding the creation principles is necessary. Even if a ball is consumed, it can be slowly reformed over time.

The quantity of Truth-Seeking Balls reflects the amount of Six Paths power within a person.

For instance, if she wished, Kaguya could produce thirteen Truth-Seeking Balls, which is her limit.

However, she can also create an Expansive Truth-Seeking Ball, something no other Ōtsutsuki clan member can achieve.

When she was sealed, her son, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, could only form nine Truth-Seeking Balls, and even then, adding more would be a challenge requiring years of intense training.

But now, this Golden List allows someone to directly gain another Truth-Seeking Ball, bypassing years of hard work and possibly breaking one's limits.

At this moment, Hamura Ōtsutsuki also felt envious. When he died, he only had nine Truth-Seeking Balls.

Although the number of Truth-Seeking Balls mainly represents the amount of Six Paths power and not the true extent of one's strength, having another Truth-Seeking Ball would undoubtedly increase his power significantly!

[Madara Uchiha: To directly increase the number of Truth-Seeking Balls, this is effectively an instant power-up. What an incredible reward!]

[Kakashi Hatake: Although I don't fully understand the significance of the number of Truth-Seeking Balls, this seems like an impressive reward.]

[Hashirama Senju: Truth-Seeking Balls seem pretty neat. I wonder if we could have one too. It would look cool!]

[Madara Uchiha: Hashirama, why don't you ask the Sage of Six Paths? After all, we are his descendants. He might give you one.]

[Hashirama Senju: Good point! Sage of Six Paths, dear ancestor, could you give me a Truth-Seeking Ball?]

[Tobirama Senju: Brother, you're actually asking? The Sage of Six Paths himself could use this item. He's not going to give it to you.]

[Hashirama Senju: It doesn't hurt to ask. What if he does?]

...

"Increasing the number of Truth-Seeking Balls directly? This is a fantastic reward!" The Sage of Six Paths smiled.

As this was his first time being ranked, he didn't have a choice; there was only one reward available.

Not choosing wasn't an option either.

"I'll extract the Truth-Seeking Ball!" declared the Sage of Six Paths.

Buzz!!

A terrifying power descended, pouring into him without allowing any resistance.

Behind him, one by one, Truth-Seeking Balls appeared, eventually totaling twelve orbs, which was his limit.

Throughout history, no one knew he had condensed this many Truth-Seeking Balls; he was very good at hiding it, even from his brother.

However, under the influence of the Golden List's power, all the Truth-Seeking Balls he had condensed were now fully revealed.

Soon, the Six Paths power surged into him, increasing his power until a thirteenth Truth-Seeking Ball materialized behind him.

"Thirteen Truth-Seeking Balls!" The Sage of Six Paths' power increased again. Even though he was in a soul state without a physical body, his Six Paths power remained undiminished.

Of course, without a physical body, his power couldn't be fully utilized.

The Sage of Six Paths was nonetheless delighted by his increase in power.

Moreover, unlike before, this era was different.

He had a premonition that his mother's clan, the Ōtsutsuki, might send someone soon, and there was also that mysterious man, Ye Tian, whose identity remained unknown to him.

With the increase in his power, should the situation change in the future, he would at least have a stronger foundation.

Soon, the reward for the tenth place was revealed.

This time, the reward was also a Truth-Seeking Ball, but slightly smaller in size, suggesting it contained slightly less Yin-Yang Release Six Paths power.

Despite this, Hamura Ōtsutsuki was quite satisfied.

In the Pure Land.

Nine Truth-Seeking Balls appeared behind Hamura Ōtsutsuki, and soon a tenth ball emerged, significantly increasing his Six Paths power.

The eleventh place weapon, the Sword of Nunoboko, also belonged to Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths, so the eleventh-place reward naturally went to him.

Soon, the eleventh-place treasure appeared in the livestream, but this time it wasn't a Truth-Seeking Ball; it was a pill.

[Primordial Spirit Pill: Can enhance the power of the soul, increase mental strength, and even improve the abilities of those at the Six Paths level by about ten percent.]

[Madara Uchiha: What a treasure! It can increase mental power, which would certainly enhance the power of dōjutsu. If I had a Primordial Spirit Pill, the Uchiha clan's dōjutsu could be greatly enhanced.]

[Itachi Uchiha: The Primordial Spirit Pill is indeed excellent.]

[Sasuke Uchiha: With a Primordial Spirit Pill, I might finally have a chance to defeat that man!]

[Itachi Uchiha: @Sasuke, I'm waiting for the day you do. But can you?]

[Sasuke Uchiha: Just wait. I will kill you! I swear it!]

[Mikoto Uchiha: @Sasuke, my son, please don't be consumed by hatred. We don't blame your brother!]

[Sasuke Uchiha: Mother, let's not discuss this anymore. I have made my decision!]

[Tobirama Senju: The Sage of Six Paths possesses the Rinnegan, and using the Rinnegan requires ocular power. The Primordial Spirit Pill can enhance his strength, making it an ideal reward for him.]

It wasn't just the Sage of Six Paths who needed this pill; any ninja with ocular powers or similar bloodline limits could benefit from it.

Soon, the Sage of Six Paths extracted the Primordial Spirit Pill.

Then, even in his soul form, he consumed the pill in one gulp. The pill's energy boosted his soul and mental power. Though the effect wasn't as strong as the Soul Golden Fruit, it was still quite impressive.

[Fourth Raikage: It's my turn next. I hope I get a treasure that can greatly enhance my power!!!]

Since the Fourth Raikage had been ranked twice, two treasures appeared in the livestream for him to choose from.

These two treasures caused the Fourth Raikage to fall into deep contemplation.