Chapter 146 : Sasuke Sneaks into Konoha!

The Resurrection Altar materialized before Uchiha Madara, its presence both imposing and mysterious.

The altar was not particularly large, measuring only five meters across, yet its obsidian surface bore intricate, enigmatic designs.

Uchiha Madara, inscrutable as ever, paid it no mind. Understanding was unnecessary; the power it promised was enough.

With the altar in his possession, certain information dawned upon him.

"What must be sacrificed?" he pondered.

Rummaging through his possessions, he took out various useless rewards he obtained from the Golden List and prepared to sacrifice them.

Among them were rewards that he obtained after the list update- weapons, artifacts, and assorted materials.

"Sacrifice!" he commanded, offering up his useless treasures.

But it was not enough. The altar demanded more, its hunger unabated.

"A steep price indeed," Madara muttered, unsatisfied.

Turning to his own arsenal, he relinquished his useless ninjutsu, each sacrifice bringing him closer to his goal.

Finally, after a torrent of offerings, the altar stirred, its power unleashed.

Standing upon its surface, Uchiha Madara initiated the ritual of resurrection.

Meanwhile, at the Akatsuki base, Obito felt a pang of unease.

"Trouble brews—Uchiha Madara returns," he declared.

Though Obito had ascended to the rank of Six Paths, he knew the might of Madara was not to be trifled with.

"Do not fear. Black Zetsu is no ally to him now; Madara stands alone with White Zetsu," he reassured himself.

Having uncovered the truth of his past, Obito's heart no longer harbored the world's hatred, focusing solely on his vendetta against Madara.

Thus, he abandoned the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan and departed the Akatsuki fold, foreseeing its imminent dissolution upon Madara's return.

As Uchiha Madara's form coalesced within the Gedo Statue, his resurrection neared completion.

White Zetsu, his loyal servant, awaited his master's return.

Finally, Uchiha Madara was reborn, the altar in the Pure Land world crumbling to dust in acknowledgment of his return.

"Haha! At long last, I have retuned!" Madara exulted, reveling in his flesh body.

"Congratulations, Uchiha Madara-sama," White Zetsu offered his felicitations.

"And what of Black Zetsu?" Madara demanded, his tone tinged with anger.

"Black Zetsu has fled, taking refuge within a host body. I have yet to locate him," White Zetsu confessed.

"Cursed betrayer!" Madara seethed.

"Let Obito see me," he commanded.

But White Zetsu shook his head. "Obito has run away."

"So be it. Obito shall rue his treachery," Madara declared coldly.

Activating a hidden seal upon Obito's person, he sought to reassert control, only to find it futile.

"I cannot reach him," he realized not feeling the seal, recognizing Obito destroying his seal which led to his rebellion.

"Find him. My Rinnegan still rests within his possession. I will have it back," Madara ordered, his resolve unwavering.

"Understood," White Zetsu acknowledged, hastening to fulfill his master's command.

[Uchiha Madara: I've returned, everyone!]

[Senju Hashirama: Resurrection, what is there to be proud of?[

[Black Zetsu: Madara, I didn't expect you to be so fortunate to resurrect on your own![

[Uchiha Madara: Black Zetsu, get out of here, or I'll end you![

[Black Zetsu: I'm not leaving. You can't force me out! How about we team up and free my mother together? I won't attack you.[

[Uchiha Madara: Leave now![

[Uchiha Madara: Obito, hand over my Rinnegan![

[Uchiha Obito: The Rinnegan belongs to me now. Why should I give it to you?[

[Uchiha Madara: Don't make me hunt you down![

[Uchiha Obito: Even if you find me, I'm also a Six Paths level, and you're also a Six Paths level. Your strength isn't necessarily greater than mine. If you want the Rinnegan back, dream on![

At that moment, the reward for the last position on the Six Paths list, the 22nd place, was announced.

This time, the reward went to Ginkikaku.

Shortly after,

A reward item appeared on the screen.

It was a mass of blood.

[Great Bull Demon Blood Essence: It greatly enhances the body and has a chance to awaken the Great Bull Demon Bloodline. Note: The Great Bull Demon Bloodline is comparable to the bloodline of top beasts.[

[Ginkikaku: Why do I only have one reward? Shouldn't there be two options for me to choose from?[

[Tsunade: Of course, there's only one. You're not just Ginkaku or a Kinkaku, you're a Ginkikaku, a different entity altogether. This marks your first appearance on the list![

[Ginkikaku: What? So, does that mean I can't enter the lists I've been on before?[

[Fourth Raikage: Seems like it. Who told you two to stick together, huh?[

[Ginkikaku: Damn it! Why is this happening?[

[Senju Hashirama: Hahaha, in the grand scheme of things, I think you two brothers are at a disadvantage![

[Ginkikaku: The stronger we become, the more rewards we'll earn, so I might not necessarily lose![

Shortly after, Ginkikaku regained his composure and promptly consumed the Vigorous Bull Demon's blood, feeling its power course through him.

Time ticked by, and the power of the Ginkikakus surged rapidly, giving rise to a formidable bloodline within him—the bloodline of the mighty bull demon!

"Hahaha, luck's on my side today!" Ginkikaku exclaimed, exhilarated.

With the conclusion of the distribution of rewards to Ginkikaku, it signified the complete allocation of rewards for the Six Paths list this time.

Then, the live broadcast room issued a prompt.

(One day later, the next list will be revealed!)

Many were left speculating about what the next list might entail, but it was certainly expected to surpass the Six Paths list.

Subsequently, they eagerly anticipated the unveiling of the forthcoming list.

And Yasao was no exception.

"If the Immortal Dao Ranking List is unveiled, I should be able to secure amazing rewards! I hope to shatter the current constraints!" Yasao expressed with anticipation.

Time ticked by slowly.

Beyond the foliage.

Uchiha Sasuke and his entourage arrived.

"Karin, Suigetsu, Jugo, you all remain here, I'll infiltrate Konoha alone under the cover of darkness," Uchiha Sasuke instructed.

"Understood!"

Suigetsu and the others acknowledged.

Nightfall approached swiftly.

And Uchiha Sasuke swiftly moved, vanished, and infiltrated Konoha.

**********

Support me on my patreon and read upto 15 early chapters.

patreon.com/PirateKing24