Chapter 165 : Top Ten!!

[The 27th Kill List: Sarutobi Hiruzen]

[Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, once wielded formidable strength in his youth. Despite his own prowess, he was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, claiming the lives of numerous ninja in an era where strength was not as pronounced. 

However, as time passed, the responsibilities of leadership weighed heavy upon him, diverting his focus from personal cultivation. With age, his once formidable power waned.

Even though Sarutobi Hiruzen's strength now pales in comparison to the mightiest warriors, his tally of kills remains significant, securing his rank as the twenty-seventh deadliest ninja.]

Content with his standing on the list, Sarutobi Hiruzen harbors no illusions of grandeur, acknowledging the multitude of individuals who now surpass him.

As the rankings are unveiled, each name is scrutinized.

[The 26th Kill List: Jiraiya]

[Jiraiya, though known for his benevolence, has his share of bloodshed. Yet, his actions are not indiscriminate, sparing the innocent whenever possible. 

In later years, as one of the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya dedicated himself to protecting the village, unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, who remained entrenched within its confines. Consequently, Jiraiya's overall kill count surpasses that of Sarutobi Hiruzen.]

Time ticks by as the rankings progress, reaching the top 20.

[Twentieth on the Kill List: Rimuru]

[Rimuru, under Yasao's command, fulfills numerous missions, often resulting in bloodshed. In the pursuit of advancing their faction, conflicts are inevitable, necessitating acts of violence.]

While Beerus and Rimuru execute most of the killings, Sun Wukong occasionally lends a hand, though his involvement is minimal, failing to secure him a spot on the Kill List.

In due course, Beerus earns his place.

[The 19th Kill List: Beerus]

"Nineteenth on the Kill List? A rather modest ranking. My prowess in combat is undeniable, but alas, my master restrains my impulses for bloodshed. Otherwise, I would undoubtedly secure a spot in the top ten!" Beerus remarks with a sardonic grin.

Following Beerus's acknowledgment, the eighteenth position is unveiled.

[18th on the Kill List: Third Raikage]

Having spent his life embroiled in battle, the Third Raikage's kill count is formidable, earning him the eighteenth spot on the list.

Subsequently, the seventeenth position was announced.

[17th on the Kill List: Yagura]

Controlled by Uchiha Obito, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura himself orchestrates numerous killings, granting him a high kill count and securing his place as the seventeenth deadliest ninja.

It was then announced that Uchiha Obito secured the sixteenth spot on the Kill List.

[16th Kill List: Uchiha Obito]

After Obito's descent into darkness, there were no boundaries to his actions, resulting in countless deaths, both directly and indirectly.

Hence, his rank as sixteenth on the Kill List was unquestionable.

Shortly after,

The fifteenth position on the Kill List was revealed.

[15th Kill List: Kakuzu]

[Kakuzu: Hahaha, I've claimed the fifteenth spot on the Kill List. Maybe I'll earn some resurrection items.

[Kakashi: Once you're back, Yasao might just snuff you out in an instant!

[Kakuzu: No big deal, I won't use it for now. I'll save it for later. I doubt Yasao will confine himself to the ninja world forever. With his power, he'll likely venture into even more formidable worlds in the future.]

[Might Guy: What else is there to do?]

[Fourth Raikage: Kakuzu made it to the fifteenth spot?]

[Tsunade: Kakuzu has lived for a long time, taking on numerous missions and claiming countless lives, thus elevating his kill count significantly.]

Subsequently, the fourteenth spot on the Kill List was disclosed.

[14th Kill List: Namikaze Minato]

Although Minato met an early demise, he was once the scourge of the battlefield, claiming the lives of many ninjas before they even caught sight of him.

Furthermore, Minato's speed in dispatching foes allowed him to eliminate entire groups of ninjas in the blink of an eye, resulting in a high kill count during wartime.

As time passed, several more rankings were unveiled.

In a short while, the list reached the eleventh position.

[11th Kill List: Senju Tobirama]

[Senju Tobirama: It's a shame to miss the top ten of the kill list by just one rank!

[Senju Hashirama: Brother, it's practically the same. Perhaps the rewards for eleventh place are just as good as those for the top ten!

[Senju Tobirama: Indeed!]

[Tsunade: So, Grandpa must be on the top ten of the kill list!]

[Uchiha Madara: I'm definitely on that list too, and probably higher than Hashirama!]

[Nine Tails: Count me in the top ten as well!]

After a moment, the tenth spot on the Kill List was finally revealed...

Bam!

On the screen, an immense creature emerged.

"It's the One-Tail Shukaku!"

Many recognized it.

[One-Tail: Hahaha, I made the list, top ten in kill list!]

[Tsunade: One-Tail Shukaku, from ancient times to now, it's racked up quite a kill count. It's only natural to be in the top ten.]

[Eight Tails: Shukaku, you lucked out getting on the Kill List!]

[Fourth Raikage: It took quite a while to rack up that many points.]

[Nine Tails: Looks like I made the top ten too, and probably high up.]

[Eight Tails: Nine Tails is the most savage; its kill count must be sky-high. Shouldn't it be first?]

[One-Tail: Dream on, Nine Tails. It hasn't had many chances to kill, being sealed away most of the time. And when it does, it's usually against the weak!]

[Nine Tails: Still higher than you!]

Soon after, the ninth spot on the Kill List was announced.

The screen displayed the White Snake Sage.

[Ninth place on the Kill List: White Snake Sage]

[Great Toad Sage: The old white snake snagged the ninth spot; seems it's had its fair share of human snacks!]

[White Snake Sage: Oh, those humans who dared venture into my Ryūchi Cave and failed the test. I get peckish sometimes; it's only natural to have a few for a snack. Over time, I've naturally taken out quite a few humans. Didn't expect to make the list, though!]

[Sage Katsuyu: That white snake is too ruthless!]

[White Snake Sage: Ruthless? Humans eat animals, and I eat some humans. Where's the cruelty in that?

[Tsunade: Shameless White Snake Sage!]

[White Snake Sage: "Anyhow, I'm ninth on the hit list. There are plenty of perks to be gained. Totally worth it!"

After a short while, the announcement for the eighth spot on the Hit List was made.

The image of the Eight Tails appeared on the screen.

[No. 8 on the Kill list: Eight Tails Gyūki]

Upon seeing this ranking, the Eight Tails appeared quite content as well. This rank should fetch a decent reward.

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