Chapter 81 : Ōtsutsuki Kaguya!

"!!!!!"

"Above me, there are actually people with more powerful Bloodline Selection (Kekkai Tota)!?"

"How can that be possible?"

Onoki's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Truth be told, while Dust Style is potent, it pales in comparison to the Uzumaki heritage, Sharingan, and Byakugan. These are the pure bloodlines of the brothers descended from the Sage of Six Paths, endowed with extraordinary abilities.

Nevertheless, the bloodline hierarchy assesses the extent of development. At the same level of development, some bloodlines are superior to others. Onoki's bloodline is a fusion of three Chakra attributes, allowing for a dimensional reduction attack. He is highly confident in its power.

After all, apart from the transcendent Sage Body and Rinnegan, there are no bloodlines superior to Dust Style. Those two are no longer even listed, indicating that no living individuals possess them.

In the entire ninja world, aside from him and his master, no other ninja possesses Bloodline Selection. Dust Style is the only known legendary Kekkai Tota (bloodline selection) in the ninja world.

Isn't he the first to stabilize the fusion of three chakra attributes?

So when Uchiha Ran exposed the dark history this way, he couldn't help but speak sternly, attempting to redeem his image.

For this reason, Onoki also exaggerated Kurotsuchi's abilities.

Kurotsuchi could now become his greatest hope. He claimed that challenging the rankings was a gamble to display his confidence.

But in an instant, he found himself embarrassed.

"There's actually someone above me?"

"Bloodline Selection Dust Style was given a special reward, not as  reward for Bloodline Limit. This clearly means that there is superior Bloodline Selection than my Dust Style. Is there really such a thing in the ninja world?"

In fact, the notion of Onoki's thoughts wasn't exclusive to him. Anyone with a modicum of common sense could come to the same conclusion.

However, the more they comprehended, the more incredible it became.

An indescribable shock coursed through everyone's bodies. No one paid attention to Onoki's words or mood. Everyone stared at the sky, witnessing the birth of a "miracle."

A three-dimensional image materialized, depicting a woman.

She was as white as the moon's frost, as clear as water, and her skin possessed an ethereal quality.

— Her head was adorned with azure and white, with hair that flowed longer than her entire body, exuding an air of grace and agility, akin to a fairy.

She lacked eyebrows, but it didn't diminish her appearance in the slightest; rather, it accentuated her delicate and beautiful countenance.

The most distinguishing feature was the two horns protruding from her forehead, as if they were a natural part of her, making her captivating.

This woman embodied the finest qualities of all women, with a face so flawless that no blemish could be found. Her body seemed cloaked in a sacred aura that left no room for impure thoughts.

Seeing her was akin to witnessing perfection incarnate.

She wore a white robe adorned with a black crescent moon pattern, as if conveying a profound secret.

Her eyes were the Byakugan, and her forehead bore a distinct mark, radiating a faint light as if an eye resided within.

"How beautiful! Are there truly such exquisite women in this world?"

"It's said that some people adore innocence, some are drawn to lolis, others prefer elegance, and some like strong, yet yielding figures. Some have a penchant for queens, but today, I dare say no one can match this woman."

"But it's not just admiration; this woman exudes an innate nobility that surpasses all others, making any man feel humbled in her presence."

"If goddesses had a form, it would undoubtedly be like this."

At that moment, everyone was entranced.

Whether they were seasoned veterans or naive children, individuals of the same sex or those sought after by countless admirers, or even the esteemed and shadowy figures of the ninja world, all were captivated by the woman on the list.

Even Uchiha Ran was no exception.

However, unlike the rest, a fire burned in his eyes.

This was a sight rarely seen in the ninja world before the arrival of the Ōtsutsuki clan.

He was genuinely intrigued by the challenge.

Though he possessed a cautious nature and favored meticulous planning, it didn't mean he lacked enthusiasm or ambition.

This fighting spirit was driven by the desire to conquer.

Compared to the grace of Kurenai, the youthful allure of Yamanaka Ino, Konan's intellectual charm, Hinata's love at first sight, Karin's passionate devotion, Terumi Mei's mature allure, Tsunade's heroic stature, and her princess status,and Anko's feisty nature, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was in a league of her own.

She posed a question to the world.

A true man should take on this challenge.

"Indeed!"

Looking at the individuals on the list, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura were the exceptions. They weren't captivated by her appearance.

After all, they were the products of a unique creation, born from the blessing of humanity's yin and yang, as well as the Chakra of the Divine Tree, crafted to birth by their mother.

Their expressions remained solemn.

As Tobirama and Uchiha Ran had previously analyzed, the rewards for the Gold List had two options: a Moderate Rewards or a Wish Rewards. The higher the ranking, the more substantial the reward.

For instance, Itachi Uchiha, ranked second, could potentially receive a direct upgrade to Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan as his reward if he desired to become stronger. Hinata and Hanabi had recently acquired high-level abilities.

However, Itachi Uchiha's opportunities for selection seemed more like he was fashioning wedding attire for others.

The reason behind this remained shrouded in secrecy, known only to Uchiha Ran, Itachi, Uchiha Fugaku, and his wife. 

It was motivated by a long-standing desire to die, and he continued to live solely to ensure that his younger brother, the foolish Sasuke Uchiha, would receive a gift and become stronger to protect himself.

And now, the stakes had grown even higher.

Revisiting Onoki, not only had his granddaughter attained peak strength, but he had also regained her youth, appearing thirty years younger in just one moment.

So, for the individual ranked above Onoki—Ōtsutsuki Kaguya—what kind of reward awaited her?

Would she break free from her seal and emerge?

Would she instantly reclaim her peak strength?

Though Kaguya may have been whimsical, her strength was truly formidable.

The two brothers had retained only their souls, but with their unique Chakra, they could still employ various abilities. 

They could gather Chakra from others and transform it into Chara, transmitting it to someone else. They could employ the Pure Land Summoning Technique to summon souls from the past and souls of formidable individuals to fight alongside them. 

They could even employ the Summoning Technique to allow all summoned souls to use their respective techniques. Even the Truth-seeking balls and all the tailed beast can be summoned.

However, these abilities paled in comparison to absolute power.

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya possessed an immortal body that could not be killed even with the Divine Tree's power.

The only solution was to seal her away.

The Divine Tree, embodying the power of the Ten Tails, had long been under Kaguya's control. It was essential to ensure that it remained sealed.

If she managed to escape the seal, she could immediately reclaim her hold over the Ten Tails' body.

"Hamura, the real crisis is upon us!" Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo intoned gravely.

He had once been a Ten Tails Jinchūriki as well, utilizing the Ten Tails' Chakra to become a Jinchūriki. However, this approach wasn't recognized by the Ten Tails itself. Similar to how Naruto could harness the Nine Tails' Chakra to varying degrees but couldn't access Kurama Mode at will, Hagoromo couldn't utilize the full power of the Ten Tails.

Hamura nodded in agreement. "If it's impossible to defeat her, we'll need to return to the moon and activate the Tenseigan to buy time for Indra and Ashura's reincarnation."

"However, it won't last long, and we'll be forced into a deep slumber. During that time, we won't be able to intervene."

"I believe we still have a chance," Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo suddenly stated.

"What?" Hamura asked.

"One person. Uchiha Ran."

"Him?"

"He doesn't seem surprised that his mother is on the list, and he's aware of bloodline selection. This can't be attributed solely to knowledge because we've kept records hidden. It's likely due to his knowledge from the Otherworld."

"Understood. It seems we can have hope in him. After all, he's the descendant of you, elder brother."

"Indeed."

"Mother!" Black Zetsu was extremely excited. It was an enormous revelation. 

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya made into the list. Everything Sage of Six Paths had considered, Black Zetsu had as well. Did this mean that Mother was about to be released?

"Boom! Boom!" The golden bell chimed twice more. The three-dimensional image of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya rotated twice.

[Uchiha Ran: I must admit, this is probably the top spot.]

[Onoki: First place?] 

The Third Tsuchikage's expression darkened. The thrill of surpassing others had been completely replaced.

"Ah!" At this moment, the three-dimensional image transformed into a head and entered the Gold List.

Bloodline Limit List: Ōtsutsuki Kaguya

[Gold List Explanation: The Bloodline Encompassing (Kekkei Mōra) is an ability that surpasses "Bloodline Limit" and "Bloodline Selection." 

It encompasses Fire, Wind, Earth, Water, Lightning, Yin, and Yang attributes, combining Nature Transformation. ]

[Reward Options: 

1. Dark Ancestral Talisman (a version weakened numerous times, derived from a fantasy world where the dark rules of the ninja world converge, granting mastery over darkness to create unique dark spaces for suppressing or annihilating life or souls).

2. Choose four of the nine Tailed Beasts or half of Nine Tails (a pure, unconscious replica). 

3. One-Finger Destruction of a Star Powerhouse Guardian Card (automatically summons characters from various worlds, bound to protect for a day, prohibiting the destruction of the ninja world and the obliteration of its inhabitants). 

4. Soul-Cutting Sword (originating from a certain cultivator, capable of binding and slaying souls). 

5. World-Transfer Card (under specific conditions, permanent relocation to any world).]

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