Chapter 20 : Immortal Body??

The second ranked weapon in the Weapon List instilled fear in many powerful individuals in the ninja world. However, for those ninjas of average strength, it didn't hold the same allure.

It all came down to perspective.

Nevertheless, everyone eagerly anticipated the top-ranked weapon, and they unanimously believed it should belong to Yasao. But what could it be?

Before long, the number one weapon on the list was revealed.

On the live broadcast screen, a colorless crystal floated, exuding an incredibly mysterious aura that captivated everyone.

Evidently, this wasn't an offensive weapon; it was an auxiliary (support type) one.

The fact that a secondary weapon claimed the top spot spoke volumes about its rarity.

[First place on the weapon list: Tears of Time and Space, User: Yasao]

[Tears of Time and Space: Crafted from materials infused with the power of time and space crystals, it can create a specialized time domain for training, where time flows ten times faster than in the outside world.]

"It's a time-based auxiliary weapon!" exclaimed the sealed Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.

Such a weapon was exceedingly rare, with no equivalent in the ninja world. Even in the Ōtsutsuki family's legends, there were only traces of time manipulation. To create a time field that accelerated time by tenfold, the value of such a weapon was beyond imagination.

"The materials with time power exist in the ninja world, but how did he manage to forge a time-based weapon? Where did he learn such a skill, even I can't fathom it!" pondered Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.

Meanwhile, countless ninjas in the Golden List live broadcast room were astounded.

[Fourth Hokage: This treasure related to time is exceptionally rare!]

[Naruto: Dad, what's a time treasure? It says that time passes ten times faster. What does that mean? Why can't I grasp it?]

[Sakura: Naruto, you're so dense. Let me explain. It means that in the time domain created by the treasure, one day of practice equals ten days in the outside world. We'd be training ten times faster!]

[Naruto: Wow, ten times faster! I could become a Hokage in no time!]

[Fourth Raikage: If I had Tears of Time and Space, I could nurture numerous ninjas and even Jōnin within a year, enough to dominate other ninja villages.]

[Third Tsuchikage: The usefulness of this treasure depends on the user. Despite the time acceleration, it would consume ten times the lifespan. I, for one, wouldn't dare to use it!]

[Orochimaru: Tears of Time and Space would suit me perfectly, but alas, it's not mine.]

[Kakuzu: This treasure is simply godlike; I'd pay my entire fortune for it.]

[Hidan: Yasao, sooner or later, I'll take your treasures!]

[Terumi Mei: Judging by the current situation, Yasao's strength will continue to grow with each Golden List reward. Snatching the treasure from him is nearly impossible, unless the entire Ninja Village mobilizes and pays a heavy price. Even then, success isn't guaranteed.]

[Nara Shikaku: With his strength, no one can stop him from leaving.]

[Fourth Hokage: True, no one can hinder him. He possesses numerous formidable weapons and skills, making him nearly invincible. Only the Sage of Six Paths or the sages from the Three Holy Lands might stand a chance.]

[Sage Katsuyu: I'm not suited for combat.]

[Great Toad Sage: Katsuyu, with your immense size, you could crush everything in your path. Plus, your healing abilities make you nearly invulnerable.]

[White Snake Sage: I don't hide as deeply as Yasao. Perhaps he's from our era too.]

[Great Toad Sage: Humans can't survive from our era to the present.]

[White Snake Sage: Hahaha, who says he has to be human? When we beasts reach a certain level of cultivation, we can choose to assume human form. There are also long-lived humans like Orochimaru, who uses Living Corpse Reincarnation to extend his lifespan.]

[Orochimaru: Thank you, White Snake Sage, for your praise!]

While the Sage beings chatted, the rewards for the weapon list were about to be distributed.

However, this time, those who had made the list twice could choose their reward.

[Gold List Tip: Those who have made the list twice can select one of the two treasures as their reward.]

At that moment, the live broadcast room unveiled the first-place reward.

Soon, the first treasure appeared.

A blood-red object materialized in the live broadcast room, radiating an intense aura and manifesting a phoenix's phantom.

Below was an introduction to the Phoenix Essence.

[Phoenix Essence: The life essence of the phoenix bestows tremendous vitality. Consuming it increases one's lifespan by 3,000 years and grants a Sage body with immortal characteristics.]

Upon reading this, everyone went into a frenzy.

[Orochimaru: A 3,000-year lifespan and immortality! This is extraordinary; the history of the ninja world doesn't even span 3,000 years.]

[Might Guy: If I obtained the Phoenix Essence, could I unleash the Eight Inner Gates limitlessly? I'd become an unstoppable force!]

[Kakashi: Guy, that's the reward for first place; you're out of the running!]

[Hidan: This is more like it!]

[Kakuzu: Agreed!]

[Terumi Mei: If it were me, I'd undoubtedly choose the first treasure. Extending my lifespan by 3,000 years and gaining an Immortal Phoenix Sage Body—no matter what the second treasure is, it pales in comparison.]

[Tsunade: Everyone's preferences differ. Perhaps Yasao doesn't fancy the first treasure. After all, he already obtained the Thousand-Year Dragon Essence, extending his lifespan by a thousand years. Moreover, his physical prowess is astounding, and his body is incredibly resilient.]

[Third Hokage: Let's see what the second reward is...]

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In Moon, Sealed Space

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki gazed intently at the phoenix essence. 

She too possessed an undying body. It's worth mentioning that the Ōtsutsuki clan's pureblood members have a form of an immortal body, with the effectiveness increasing with higher bloodline levels. 

It's not that the undying body can't be defeated; it's just exceedingly challenging to do so. 

Kaguya had one of the most formidable undying bodies, and in the ninja world, there were scarcely any who could directly kill her. 

However, if Yasao is to obtain the phoenix essence, he would also possess an immortal body like hers, making it immensely challenging for her to eliminate him. 

"If I were to possess the phoenix essence, I might be able to enhance my immortal body even further, greatly increasing my strength!" Kaguya Ōtsutsuki whispered to herself.

Hidden Rain Village.

"The phoenix essence, another remarkable treasure as a reward!" 

Nagato expressed his envy. 

With such treasures, acquiring even a single piece would be a dream come true. 

However, he didn't have one, leaving him only able to harbor envy.

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