Chapter 132.2 : Six Paths Hinata!

[Kakashi: It seems the Fifth Hokage is struggling to decide whom to bring back to life.]

[Fourth Raikage: If you're undecided, consider selling the Resurrection Seal to the Cloud Shinobi Village. We'll pay any price.]

[Third Hokage: Fourth Raikage, dreaming is one thing, but the Resurrection Seal is not for sale.]

[Fourth Raikage: Dreaming is harmless. Besides, your name won't be on Tsunade's list, Third Hokage.]

Just as Tsunade wrestled with her decision, Kato Dan intervened.

[Kato Dan: Tsunade, resurrect Nawaki!]

[Tsunade: But...]

In truth, Tsunade's heart leaned towards reviving her younger brother, Nawaki. His premature death in the war haunted her, a lifelong pain she couldn't shake.

So, she yearned to bring Nawaki back.

[Kato Dan: It's an honor to converse with you in this broadcast. If you wish to watch, observe your own resurrection! Revive Nawaki!]

Empowered by Kato Dan's persistent encouragement, Tsunade reached a resolution.

"Resurrect Senju Nawaki!"

Tsunade activated the Resurrection Seal.

In an instant, the seal consumed ten years of Tsunade's lifespan. But to her, it was a small sacrifice, one she could afford. With the vitality of the Tree of Life coursing through her, her lifespan remained ample. Ten years seemed insignificant.

Boom!

The Resurrection Seal transformed into a radiant beam, penetrating the veil between worlds and reaching the Pure Land.

A rift in space-time opened, drawing an ethereal figure from the Pure Land to the Ninja World.

Under the seal's power, the figure began to solidify, its form taking shape until it stood fully resurrected.

Witnessing Nawaki's restoration, Tsunade's heart surged with joy.

"Elder sister!"

At the sight of Tsunade, Nawaki's emotions overwhelmed him.

The two siblings embraced, tears of reunion streaming down their faces.

At this moment, the chatter in the live broadcast room buzzed with discussions about Tsunade's miraculous resurrection of Senju Nawaki, a topic that stirred both envy and admiration among the viewers. 

Sacrificing ten years of one's life seemed a small price to pay for the chance to bring back a dearly departed loved one, a sentiment shared by many, including Uchiha Sasuke.

"Resurrection... If only such items were available to me too," Sasuke mused quietly to himself.

As the rewards continued to roll out, the eleventh-place reward on the Kage-level list was soon announced, and this time it fell into the hands of Hyūga Hinata, drawing the attention of Naruto, Uzumaki Kushina, Hyuga Hiashi, and Hyuga Neji.

A hush fell over the room as a screen materialized, unveiling two distinct rewards.

The first item revealed was a fruit.

[Pupil Evolution Fruit: Known to significantly enhance ocular abilities with a chance of elevating the level of ocular jutsu.]

"It's Pupil Evolution Fruit again," Hinata noted with familiarity. She remembered opting for the Taijutsu card associated with the Pupil Evolution Fruit in the past, a choice that had proven beneficial. If given the chance again, she'd likely stick with her decision to prioritize physical prowess.

However, she couldn't overlook the second reward.

Displayed next was a longevity pill promising an additional 60 years of life, a boon for those facing a shortened lifespan.

Yet, Hinata, still in her youth, had no need for such an elixir. Some elder members of the Hyuga clan, however, were desperate for it, hoping Hinata would choose the Longevity Dan to prolong their dwindling years. Hyuga Hiashi swiftly intervened, reproaching them for their selfishness.

[Uzumaki Naruto: Hinata, choose Pupil Evolution Fruit. Enhancing your lifespan can wait. Focus on strengthening yourself now. Remember, you ranked fifth in the beauty list; you have the privilege to choose Pupil Evolution Fruit Guo. The tenth-place winner can select Tong Guo this time, a valuable opportunity!]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Daughter, Pupil Evolution Fruit is the wiser choice.]

[Hyūga Hinata: Whatever Naruto decides, I will follow suit.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Daughter, you've forgotten me. I'm hurt.]

[Hyūga Hinata: Dad, I didn't mean to. I just didn't notice.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: Even more hurtful. I spoke almost simultaneously with Naruto, yet you only noticed him.]

Hyūga Hinata gingerly plucked the Pupil Evolution Fruit, her fingers trembling with anticipation. The weight of her family's legacy rested upon her shoulders.

The esteemed Hyuga clan.

With a determined resolve, Hyūga Hinata consumed the fruit in one swift motion.

A resounding boom echoed through the air as the power of Pupil Evolution Fruit surged within her, converging into her pale, milky eyes.

In that moment, the potency of the Pupil Evolution Fruit ignited Hinata's Byakugan, causing her ocular abilities to surge to unprecedented levels. It seemed as though her very eyes were on the brink of evolution.

Meanwhile, Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hanabi stood watch, their expressions a mix of apprehension and hope.

"Pupil Evolution Fruit possesses the potential for evolution, yet success is not guaranteed. Should it fail, Hinata's ocular prowess will merely be amplified, yielding a modest increase in strength. However, if successful, she may ascend to the ranks of the Six Paths!" pondered Hyuga Hiashi, his paternal concern mingling with ambition.

As Hinata's father, he yearned for her evolution, envisioning the prospect of a Six Paths-level prodigy within their clan's ranks.

Thus, the Hyuga clan would boast the might of Six Paths adepts.

The transformative effects of the Pupil Evolution Fruit manifested swiftly, and in mere moments, Hyūga Hinata's Byakugan completed its evolution.

Boom!

Hinata's irises underwent a startling metamorphosis, their once pristine white hue transitioning into a tranquil shade of cerulean.

"Tenseigan!" exclaimed Hyuga Hiashi, his astonishment evident in his voice.

Beside him, Hyuga Hanabi gazed in awe. "Incredible! My sister is on the cusp of awakening the Tenseigan!"

Boom!

The formidable aura of pupil power emanated, instantly subduing the entire Hyuga clan, making it difficult for them to unleash the full potential of their Byakugan.

Simultaneously, Hyūga Hinata's powers were undergoing a transformation.

Before long, Hyūga Hinata had officially ascended to the level of a Six Paths powerhouse.

"I've unlocked the Tenseigan and achieved Six Paths status! Now, I'm finally on par with Naruto-kun!" exclaimed Hyūga Hinata with excitement.

Word of Hinata's awakening quickly spread throughout the Hyuga clan, then across all of Konoha, naturally reaching the Golden List live broadcast room.

[Fourth Raikage: Hyūga Hinata awakening the Tenseigan and reaching Six Paths level, she's incredibly fortunate!"

[Terumi Mei: I'm envious. It seems Hyūga Hinata always gets the best rewards. It's not fair!"

[Uzumaki Naruto: Wow, Hinata is amazing!"

[Hyūga Hinata: Naruto is more amazing!"

[Uzumaki Kushina: My future daughter-in-law has reached Six Paths level! Dear husband, you better work hard to achieve Six Paths status too. Then, our family will boast three Six Paths!"

[Fourth Hokage: Ahem, I'll do my best!"

Meanwhile, under the moon's glow...

"Hinata has awakened the Tenseigan, truly my beloved princess of the Byakugan. With her immense potential and my own possession of the Tenseigan, we are destined for each other. With Hinata by my side, we'll manipulate the moon to reshape the ninja world, ushering in a new era. We shall be the creators of this new world!" murmured Ōtsutsuki Toneri.

However, his plans might face opposition.

With Yasao present in the ninja world, any attempt to let the moon collide with the earth would likely meet a swift end. Yasao could probably obliterate the moon with a mere gesture.

As time passed, the rewards for the Kage-level rankings were gradually announced.

Finally, the 20th position was revealed, belonging to none other than Hyuga Neji.

On the screen, two reward items gleamed invitingly.

The first was a fruit.

[Body Tempering Fruit: Enhances physical prowess and augments strength...]

The second item appeared as a question and answer card.

[Question and Answer Card: A random question arises within the live broadcast. The possessor of the card answers it. Correct answers yield incredible rewards; incorrect ones receive nothing.]

"Body Tempering Fruit seems rather mundane. Opting for it won't yield significant improvements in strength. Whereas the question and answer card... There's a chance to answer correctly and secure a rewarding outcome. Worst-case scenario, I forfeit this one-time spin of luck."

With a calculated thought, Hyuga Neji reached a verdict.

He resolved to take a chance and selected the question and answer card.

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