Chapter 17 : Evil God Stone

With the sudden appearance of Ōtsutsuki Hamura, the live broadcast room buzzed with excitement as many viewers tuned in.

After all, this was a character from the same era as the Sage of the Six Paths and the younger brother of the Sage!

[White Snake Sage: Hamura, it's been a while. I never expected to chat with you after your passing.]

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: White Snake, long time no see! I truly envy your enduring existence. Sadly, no matter how formidable my brother and I were, we couldn't halt the march of time.]

[Great Toad Sage: If you were to forsake your human lineage and become a pure Ōtsutsuki, your lifespan might surpass ours. But you chose differently! ]

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: We are humans, and we've always believed in that. Abandoning it is impossible. Besides, the Ōtsutsuki lineage comes with a significant drawback. Once someone becomes a complete Ōtsutsuki, they lose their humanity. We feared we'd lose control. ]

[Kakashi: The Ōtsutsuki clan, it seems they are immensely powerful? ]

[White Snake Sage: Naturally, the Ōtsutsuki clan is incredibly powerful, but I won't delve into that. It's a clan with many secrets. Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Hamura are just two of its members. ]

[Senju Hashirama: The enigmatic figure destined to clash with Mighty Guy in the future seems to wield a weapon resembling the staff of a Sage of Six Path. Could they also be connected to the Ōtsutsuki clan? ]

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: At present, there should be no Ōtsutsuki clan in the ninja world. However, many ninjas carry the Ōtsutsuki blood. Once they attain Six Paths level, they can manifest the Truth-Seeking Ball, which can then condense into a celestial staff and a Six Paths Rod, Truth Seeking Staff! ]

"Six Paths level?"

Uchiha Madara was well aware that if his plan succeeded, he would undoubtedly return in the future as a Six Paths level ninja, as his visions of the future had foretold.

He eagerly anticipated that moment.

"As for Mighty Guy, well, if I reap enough benefits from the Gold List, my power will grow immensely. Even if he were to unleash the Eighth Gate, it wouldn't pose a threat to me!"

Uchiha Madara thought to himself.

Soon, the ninth-ranked weapon appeared, bearing a striking resemblance to the celestial staff.

This was the Truth Seeking Staff of the Sage of Six Paths!

[Ninth place on the weapons list: Truth Seeking Staff, User: Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo]

Upon seeing this, no one was surprised.

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: It appears that the same weapon can only be listed once, with a single user. Otherwise, my brother's children's Truth Seeking Staff could also be on this list. ]

[Senju Hashirama: This is similar to the Taijutsu List. Only one entry is allowed. ]

As discussions continued, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, the Sage of Six Paths, remained silent.

Soon, Ōtsutsuki Hamura ceased speaking as well.

The generation gap was apparent, and Ōtsutsuki Hamura had little in common to discuss with these later-generation ninjas.

At this point, everyone eagerly awaited the unveiling of the eighth-ranked weapon on the list.

Finally, much to everyone's anticipation, the eighth weapon made its appearance.

*Hum!*

A ring materialized in the live broadcast room, its appearance simple, with shades of gray and white.

Yet, its description held remarkable potential.

[Eighth place on the weapons list: Void Ring, User: Yasao]

[Void Ring: Forged from Void Stone and other materials, it possesses an expansive inner space capable of storing items, even living beings! ]

[Tenten: Why does this remind me of my weapon scroll? It can seal numerous weapons. ]

[Nara Shikamaru: Tenten, this isn't comparable to your weapon scroll. From the description, the Void Ring seems to contain an actual space that items and people can be placed in and retrieved from at will. Imagine the havoc a ninja army could wreak if stashed inside the Void Ring, invading other ninja villages! ]

[Akimichi Chōji: Wow, if I had the Void Ring, I'd be able to store a bounty of food, ensuring I'd never go hungry during missions! ]

[Yamanaka Ino: Chōji, you and your food obsession! This is perfect for you! ]

At this moment, Uchiha Obito spotted the Void Ring but showed little interest.

His Kamui dimension offered a similar functionality, able to store items and even humans. Once an enemy entered his Kamui space, he could dispatch them.

However, he acknowledged the significant value of the Void Ring, given its universal usability compared to the Mangekyō Sharingan's Kamui space, which had limitations and posed risks with overuse.

"For the Akatsuki organization, this could be invaluable. They could stash all their combat power within the Void Ring, making retreats a breeze. Unfortunately, its owner, Yasao, seems even more enigmatic than me," muttered Uchiha Obito.

Little did they know that the Void Ring was a creation of Yasao, casually crafted for storing pets and other items. With the right materials, he could produce many more.

After some time, the seventh-ranked weapon was unveiled.

[Seventh place on the weapons list: Blade of the Evil God, User: Yasao]

[Blade of the Evil God: Forged from the Evil God Stone, it possesses a curse-inducing effect and ignores defenses, rendering wounds slow to heal. ]

As the audience read about this weapon's capabilities, they couldn't help but be amazed. Its power was truly awe-inspiring, with the ability to bypass defenses and inflict long-lasting injuries. 

Possession of such a weapon would significantly boost a ninja's strength.

[Orochimaru: This weapon is perfect. I wish it were mine! ]

[ Uchiha Madara: A formidable weapon. I desire it! ]

[Third Hokage: The Blade of the Evil God wields terrifying power. A Jōnin armed with it could easily vanquish a Kage-level opponent. ]

Suddenly, a voice erupted.

[Hidan: Yasao, five years ago, you were the one who razed the Jashin Cult's headquarters, right? The Evil God Stone was our cult's treasure, you thief! ]

[Kakuzu: Hidan, I never heard of this. ]

[Hidan: Five years ago, a mysterious individual infiltrated the Jashin Cult headquarters, exterminated everyone, and pilfered the Jashin Cult statue crafted from Evil God Stone. I wasn't present at the time and remained ignorant of the culprit's identity. Now it seems that Yasao was the one! ]

[Kakuzu: Hidan, you're tiresome. If the Jashin Cult possessed such a treasure, you should've given it to me sooner. Now it's all gone! ]

[ Hidan: Do you want to die? The Evil God Stone is sacred to my faith, and you're defiling it! ! ! ]

[ Kakuzu: Just kidding! ]

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