Chapter 161.1 : Hashirama On The List!

"Ao Han's Six Styles."

"In the martial world of wind and clouds."

"Though it's a world of martial arts, it's not too shabby compared to the ninja world."

Uchiha Ran mused, stroking his chin.

"Ao Han's Six Styles" is a sword technique passed down by Nie Jing in the world of "Wind and Clouds". While it's ideal to wield the Snow Drink Crazy Sword, the Golden List is bestowed upon Chōjūrō, likely indicating the preference for the Hiramekarei.

When this sword technique is unleashed, it can unleash sword energy spanning tens of meters. It comprises six moves: Frightened Glance, Frozen Three Feet, Red Apricot Wall, Peach Day, Stepping Snow to Seek Plum, and Cold Blade Bing Xin.

Chōjūrō wields the Hiramekarei, enhancing his explosive power.

It's estimated that cutting through a 40-meter sword wouldn't pose a problem at that point.

This implies that Chōjūrō, once considered weak among the future Five Kages, now has the potential to reach super Kage-level.

In relative terms, the reward is quite generous.

After all, the Mist Shinobi's Seven Swords have their strengths and weaknesses, but their essence remains at a similar level. Thus, the rewards from 30th to 24th place should be comparable.

"Boom!"

On the live broadcast screen of Golden List, a burst of light erupted, enhancing the Hiramekarei and bestowing upon Chōjūrō the legacy of swordsmanship.

"Mizukage-sama, I believe that mastering this sword technique could cleave mountains!" Chojuro reported to Terumi Mei and Chongchong.

Chojuro, with his short gray-blue hair, black-rimmed glasses, and jagged teeth, appears short and boyish. Despite his serious lack of self-confidence, he's determined to protect the beautiful Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei.

It's a pure admiration, akin to that of a younger brother for his elder sister.

This, Uchiha Ran understands this very well.

When asked why he knew, it's because if Chōjūrō made a mistake, he couldn't serve as Terumi Mei's bodyguard.

"It seems you've acquired something remarkable. Give it your all," Terumi Mei encouraged.

She pays close attention to her younger brother, as she believes he stands a good chance of inheriting the Mizukage position if it remains available.

At that moment, she would regain her freedom.

She couldn't afford to miss the wedding!

"Boom!"

The bell of the Golden List continued tolling.

Despite this, the live broadcast screen of Golden List remained unchanged.

Evidently, those listed were present at the Five Kages conference.

Huh?

Before the Golden List, holographic images materialized.

The figure that appeared had lustrous black hair and wore a snug black combat uniform adorned with a crimson layered armor. A family emblem was emblazoned on the left shoulder of the layered armor, and crimson Iron Bracers encased both wrists.

Not many recognize this individual at present.

It is none other than Konoha's First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, revered as the God of the ninja realm!

"Hashirama!!!"

Facing Hashirama, Uchiha Madara "slipped" forward, bellowing, "You made in the list behind my back. How dare you, Hashirama!"

"Hey, I can't believe I made the list myself," Hashirama shook his head incredulously.

"I made it onto the list right after my resurrection?"

"You don't know?" Uchiha Madara's eyes betrayed suspicion.

"What should I know? Do I have any weapons?" Hashirama retorted, "A sickle, Gunbai, and if you count Susanoo's spiritual weapon, you've got weapons in double digits, right?"

"Have I ever needed a weapon when dealing with you?" 

"I merely summoned Wooden Golem with a clap, alright?"

Everyone: ...…..

Actually, the last sentence from Senju Hashirama was unnecessary!

"That's your argument."

Uchiha Madara scratched his head in embarrassment, but his gaze lingered on the sky.

In truth, he was eager to see what weapons Hashirama, alongside himself, had concealed.

Not only him, Hashirama was also watching with curiosity.

Uchiha Ran experienced a brief surprise, but quickly began to speculate.

At that moment, weapons didn't materialize in the sky. Instead, Hashirama bit both hands and pressed them against the ground, akin to the contractors who bit during the previous Summoning Beast List announcement, shouting, "Summoning Jutsu!

"Summoning Rashomon!"

Gates descended from the sky.

Simultaneously, the three-dimensional image transformed into the phantom of the Nine Tails, releasing a strand of Tailed Beast Ball.

"Boom!"

With supreme ease, the Tailed Beast Ball's attack veered off its intended trajectory, losing its original potency. Its countenance seemed to smirk at its opponent, effortlessly thwarting the attack.

The three-dimensional image then morphed into a beam of light and soared into the weapon list.

Twenty-third place: Five-fold Rashomon (Summoning attribute, a Summoning prop that requires the contractor to seal it with blood and summon a gate symbolizing death to defend against general physical attacks.)

Owner: Senju Hashirama

"It's the quintuple Rashomon!" Hashirama and Uchiha Madara exclaimed simultaneously.

This wasn't unfamiliar to them.

During their clash at the Valley of the End, Madara controlled the Nine-Tails while Hashirama, clad in the majestic armor of Susanoo, unleashed an enhanced version of the Tailed Beast Ball.

The Tailed Beast Ball was something Hashirama could manipulate with his Wood Golem technique. To prevent this, Madara drove Susanoo's blade into the Tailed Beast Ball.

To halt the Tailed Beast Ball from shattering the ground, Hashirama employed the Summoning technique, erecting five layers of Rashomon simultaneously, barely altering the trajectory of the enhanced Tailed Beast Ball. Yet, the five gates emitted gray smoke as they withstood the assault.

This was a defense that surpassed Kage-level defense standards.

However, due to its vulnerability after a single use and the time needed for regeneration with an unusual force, its ranking remained low.

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