"It's turned out to be the Eye Technique List!"
Uchiha Sasuke clenched his fists. He knew he wouldn't make the list this time because his Sharingan had only recently awakened and he only managed to awaken till Three Tomoe Sharingan.
Many Uchiha clan members had already achieved the same feat, perhaps even more skilled than him.
He hadn't had enough time to grow stronger, or else he would have a better chance of making the list.
So, this time, it seemed certain that he would miss out on the Eye Technique List.
"That guy, with his Mangekyō Sharingan, he's sure to make it to the top. It's frustrating; he's going to become even more powerful!" Sasuke punched the wall, expressing his resentment.
"The Eye Technique List, Mr. Itachi, you're going to rank high for sure this time!" Hoshigaki Kisame said to Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi remained expressionless and replied, "I'm not so sure about that. You shouldn't forget about the Sage of Six Paths, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, Ōtsutsuki Hamura, Uchiha Madara, and other powerful figures belonging to the Ōtsutsuki clan. Pain, the leader, possessed the Rinnegan. My Mangekyō Sharingan might not rank as high as you think."
"Itachi, don't underestimate yourself. Aside from those few individuals, there shouldn't be anyone with a more powerful Eye Technique than yours," Hoshigaki Kisame reassured him.
"Let's take it as it comes. Rankings don't concern me," Uchiha Itachi said nonchalantly.
"Master, how high do you think my Magic Eye's Genjutsu can rank in the Eye Technique List?" Kumoko asked curiously.
"I'm not entirely sure, but it should be impressive!" Yasao replied.
He couldn't be certain about how high Kumoko's Genjutsu would rank since there were numerous powerful eye techniques in the ninja world, and Kumoko's Genjutsu skills were still relatively specialized.
"I hope to make it into the top ten!" Kumoko said with determination.
"It's definitely possible!" Yasao assured him.
While Kumoko's Genjutsu might not claim one of the top three spots, she had the potential to secure a place in the top ten.
After all, the Eye Technique List were based on the strength of eye-based techniques, and Kumoko possessed formidable Genjutsu abilities, perhaps second only to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's Rinne Sharingan.
"I don't know where my Genjutsu will rank, but I'm confident that your Eye Technique is the most powerful, Master!" Kumoko said.
"I appreciate your confidence," Yasao said with a faint smile.
"Hey, when it comes to the list of powerful Eye techniques, Mother's Rinne Sharingan should undoubtedly top the chart. Perhaps this chance will break the seal directly," Black Zetsu thought to himself.
At this moment, Nagato was also filled with excitement.
"The list of Eye techniques, hahaha, I possess the Rinnegan. Although it may not be as formidable as the Sage of Six Paths', it's still remarkably powerful. With my Eye prowess, I should easily secure a spot in the top ten!" Nagato exclaimed enthusiastically.
Being in the top ten would guarantee amazing rewards.
"Nagato, the top ten might even offer a revival prize. If such a reward exists, please resurrect Yahiko," Konan excitedly urged.
"Of course, that's a given. If such a reward exists, I will unquestionably resurrect Yahiko!" Nagato vowed.
Even though he possessed the ability to resurrect people, his power had limitations. He could only bring back those who had recently passed away, and Yahiko had been deceased for too long.
Yahiko could only be revived with the help of these extraordinary treasures, which defied the constraints of time. Any of the ninja world's revival techniques paled in comparison.
At this juncture, the Sage of Six Paths was also eager to determine the rank of his Rinnegan. Given the intricacies of the current ninja world, he naturally sought to enhance his strength. However, he was also burdened by a concern.
"Mother's Rinne Sharingan is incredibly potent. I have no hope of contending with my mother on my own, and neither Hamura nor I can face her individually.
Our sole option is to rely on the Six Paths Planetary Devastation to seal my mother away. Her Eye technique is unquestionably superior to mine and Hamura's, and she might even clinch the top spot on the Eye technique list.
If that happens, Mother might receive a reward, and if that aids her escape…"
Sage of Six Paths was fully aware that if his mother managed to escape, she could wreak havoc and subjugate all the beings in the ninja world.
"I hope the reward item that Mother obtains doesn't help her escape!" Sage of Six Paths whispered.
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Uchiha Madara appeared somewhat conflicted. Although he taunted Senju Hashirama for not making it onto the list, he couldn't help but feel troubled himself.
Despite possessing the Rinnegan, it was apparent that the person who would likely secure a spot on the list wasn't him.
"My eyes are on Nagato. Following the rules of the Golden List, those Rinnegan eyes undoubtedly belong to Nagato, and the same pair of Rinnegan can't feature on the list twice. In that case, my eyes can only represent the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan," Uchiha Madara thought silently.
Even though the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was formidable, it didn't quite measure up to the sheer power of the Rinnegan. The ocular jutsu's abilities were simply not on the same level, and therefore, his ranking was destined to fall short of Nagato's Rinnegan.
"Darn it, if only I had retained my Rinnegan, I could have made it to the list with those powerful eyes! Perhaps then I'd be in line for incredible rewards!" Uchiha Madara lamented.
Yet, he knew he had to endure it, especially when considering the grand resurrection plan.
Inside the inner sanctum of the moon,
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya began to awaken gradually, her consciousness merging with the Jinbang live broadcast room.
"The list of Eye techniques, how delightful! With the Samsara Sharingan, I should undoubtedly claim the top spot. Even my Byakugan should rank highly.
Hamura, Hagoromo, though they managed to seal me, their reliance on Planetary Devastation means their true combat prowess doesn't match mine.
Moreover, their Eye abilities pale in comparison to mine, ensuring their rankings fall behind," Ōtsutsuki Kaguya exclaimed with excitement.
She could break free from her seal without Black Zetsu's assistance if this works.
Otherwise, her prolonged imprisonment would drive her to madness, and her consciousness would gradually fade away – an outcome she was determined to avoid.
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