Chapter 129.1 : Kage-List Rewards!

The announcement of the Kage-level list sent ripples through the shinobi world, and soon, the rewards were being distributed.

However, amidst this, the Golden List live broadcast room dropped a hint.

[The potency of the gold list reward items is temporarily withheld and will be reassessed after the next list refreshes.]

[ Uzumaki Naruto: What's the implication behind this?]

[Haruno Sakura: It's evident; it suggests that the items rewarded by the gold list have ascended in potency, perhaps reaching the level of the Six Paths, rendering entry into the Six Paths list unattainable.]

[Tsunade: Indeed, many elite Kage-level powers are nearing the realm of the Six Paths. Relying solely on the rewards from the Kage-level list might feasibly propel one into the Six Paths level instantly. But wouldn't that be unjust to those genuinely at the Six Paths level?]

[Senju Hashirama: Blast it! I had contemplated this strategy. My aim was to leverage the Kage-level rewards to ascend to the Six Paths list and then quell Uchiha Madara. Alas, it seems I'm out of luck.]

[Uchiha Madara: Ah, the Golden List leaves no room for loopholes! Hence, you should remain on the Kage-level rankings. Furthermore, when the list refreshes, rest assured, my rewards will outshine yours, keeping me ahead.]

[Senju Hashirama: That remains to be seen!]

Soon, the distribution of Kage-level list rewards commenced, stirring anticipation among those on the list.

The reward for the top-ranking shinobi on the Kage-level list was unveiled.

Two items materialized on the broadcast screen.

The first item gleamed like a crimson sun - the Red Sun Fruit.

[Red Sun Fruit: Significantly enhances Chakra, transmuting it into Yang Release Chakra, while bolstering physical fortitude and blood volume throughout the body…]

The second reward took the form of a peach.

[Millennium Peach: Consuming one extends lifespan by ten thousand years and substantially boosts Chakra reserves.]

[Kakashi: Goodness gracious, Guy, you've got Millennium Peach among your rewards! A ten thousand-year lifespan!]

[Tsunade: A lifespan of ten thousand years! The implications are staggering!]

[Fourth Raikage: The Millennium Peach alone might not elevate Might Guy to the level of the Six Paths, but the Red Sun Fruit could. Ascending to the Six Paths level with Red Sun Fruit and then unleashing the Eight Inner Gates anew would be formidable!]

[Third Tsuchikage: Strength versus longevity, indeed a difficult choice!]

"It's perplexing!"

Even Might Guy found himself in a quandary.

He had envisioned treasures like the Millennium Peach; after all, longevity is coveted by many. Yet, he also aspired to attain the status of a Six Paths-level entity.

"Let's opt for the Red Sun Fruit. Becoming a Six Paths-level entity will enable me to safeguard the village better. What good is living for ten thousand years if all my loved ones perish?"

And so, Might Guy chose the Red Sun Fruit.

"Extract!"

Might Guy retrieved the Red Sun Fruit from the live broadcast room.

As it landed in his hands, he wasted no time in consuming it.

Boom!

The energy of the Red Sun Fruit erupted, catapulting Might Guy's Chakra to unprecedented heights, transmuting ordinary Chakra into Yang Release Chakra at a staggering pace.

Not only that, but his vitality surged rapidly, and his physique underwent continuous enhancement as potent energy and blood washed over him.

Boom!

A surge of Six Paths-level aura erupted, seemingly enveloping the entirety of Konoha.

"Master Thick Eyebrows has reached the Six Paths level!" exclaimed Naruto as he sensed Might Guy's presence.

In the Hokage Office, Tsunade felt the overwhelmingly terrifying aura, surpassing even that of the Nine Tails.

"This is the power of the Six Paths class!" Tsunade remarked. "With two Six Paths-level powerhouses, Konoha is now impregnable."

Of course, she harbored her own aspirations to achieve Six Paths-level prowess, but she knew it was a daunting task.

Might Guy had obtained the Red Sun Fruit due to his top-ranking among the Kage-level ninjas, a position Tsunade herself hadn't attained.

In the Golden List Live Room:

[ Hyuga Hiashi: Congratulations to Guy on reaching the Six Paths level!]

[ Yamanaka Inoichi: Congrats Guy, welcome to the ranks of the Six Paths!]

[Kakashi: Well done, Guy. I'll be relying on you for cover from now on!]

[Might Guy: Hahaha, thanks everyone!]

In Akatsuki:

"This Guy guy reaching Six Paths level gives him a whole new array of abilities. If he unleashes the Eight Inner Gates, it'll be devastating," remarked Uchiha Obito with a frown.

He wasn't particularly intimidated by Guy himself, given his Kamui Hollow ability, but other members of Akatsuki stood no chance against Might Guy. Facing him, they could only dodge and dare not engage, knowing they were outmatched.

With Naruto and Might Guy working together, Akatsuki would find themselves severely outmatched.

"They're formidable opponents indeed," Obito muttered to himself.

Might Guy's ascension to Six Paths level stirred envy among many. He had truly become a Six Paths emperor.

Meanwhile, the reward for the second place on the Kage-level list was announced.

The recipient, Ōtsutsuki Toneri, eagerly awaited his rewards, displayed on the screen.

The first reward caught his attention—a pair of eyes.

[Tenseigan: The ultimate evolutionary eye of the Byakugan, rivaling the Rinnegan in power, capable of both destruction and creation.]

The second reward was a golden pill.

[Stainless Golden Pill: Significantly enhances Chakra, cures ailments and weaknesses in the body, and greatly improves physical prowess. There's even a chance of attaining a flawless golden body!]

"Tenseigan!" Ōtsutsuki exclaimed in shock.

He had long coveted the Tenseigan, but obtaining it required capturing Hyuga Hanabi's eyes to complete the transformation.

Hyūga Hinata's eyes seemed fitting, yet he hesitated to involve her in his plans. Konoha had become aware of his pursuit of the Tenseigan, and its protective stance towards Hyuga Hanabi was evident. 

Proceeding with his intentions might not only enrage Konoha but also risk Uzumaki Naruto's direct intervention, possibly even involving the moon in their conflict.

With Konoha boasting two powerhouses at the level of Six Paths, he couldn't afford to provoke them. His strength was insufficient to challenge Konoha directly.

"If I opt for the Tenseigan, I won't require Hanabi's eyes. I could instantly ascend to the level of a Six Paths powerhouse without instigating Hinata," murmured Ōtsutsuki Toneri.

Though the option of the Golden Pill was appealing, his desire for the Tenseigan outweighed it.

"Then, Tenseigan it is!"

Ōtsutsuki Toneri promptly extracted the Tenseigan.

Hum!

As the Tenseigan fell into his hands, he implanted it into his eyes, swiftly completing the fusion.

Boom!

A surge of immense ocular power erupted, coursing through his body, fortifying it with newfound strength. In no time, he ascended to the level of Six Paths.

[Tsunade: The Tenseigan, akin to the Rinnegan, has been acquired by Ōtsutsuki Toneri, elevating his strength to that of the Six Paths.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Ōtsutsuki Toneri aims to acquire my daughter Hanabi's eyes, likely to awaken the Tenseigan.]

[Hyūga Hinata: With him possessing the Tenseigan now, he might not pursue Hanabi any longer.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Let's hope so!]

Shortly after, the rewards for the third place in the Kage-level rankings were announced.

This time, the Fourth Raikage was the recipient from the Cloud Shinobi Village.

[Fourth Raikage: Hahaha, my reward is finally revealed. Let's hope it's something worthwhile!]

[Darui: Lord Raikage will surely receive an exceptional reward!]

[Killer B: Once the elder brother receives his reward, he'll undoubtedly ascend to the level of Six Paths!]

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