Chapter 161.2 : Six-Path Level!

"You're fortunate," Uchiha Madara grumbled.

"Hahaha, I agree," chuckled Hashirama. "Now, I might earn a reward. If I can secure a human form, I'll give it a go."

Hashirama's heart missed a beat.

Although Uchiha Madara lacked his Rinnegan, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan gleamed anew.

However, with his resurrection, Uchiha's ocular prowess had significantly intensified. Recently, he had also learned Uchiha Ran's method of enhancing physical prowess.

In a true showdown, it was an even match.

With Hashirama unaided by Sage Mode, and Uchiha Madara would win most of the time, winning odds being six to four.

But when Hashirama engaged Sage Mode, the odds shifted, four to six in his favor.

With a personal body, Hashirama's situation would be different. His recovery speed, perception, strength, physical endurance, and manipulation of natural energy through various attributes would all ascend to greater heights.

"Damn it," Uchiha Madara gritted his teeth.

At that moment, the updated ranking information emerged.

[Reward for weapons on the list: Increased repair speed, derivation of the ten-fold Rashomon, and acquisition of devouring power. 

Owner's Reward Options

:

1: The Power of the Senjutsu Awakens (With a High Probability of Stimulating the Sage Body)

2: Activation of Hidden Bloodline Limits (100% Obtain Two Tomoe Sharingan Sharingan, 90% May Attain Three Tomoe Sharingan, 50% Obtain Mangekyō)

"Hmm, quite the selection," grumbled Hashirama, rubbing his head in frustration. "Choices, choices..."

"Hey, it's actually a viable option!" 

Hashirama turned to his companion, Uchiha Madara, who stood with arms folded and a thoughtful expression. "What do you think I should choose?"

Madara regarded him with a smirk. "If you seek a Sage body, the choice is clear. It's a step towards the level of the Six Paths."

"Yes, indeed," Hashirama nodded.

But just as they were about to decide, Tsunade interjected. "Grandfather, did Madara overlook a doubled advantage?"

"What do you mean?" Hashirama furrowed his brows.

"Grandfather, isn't the Sharingan a means to enhance one's abilities?" Tsunade sighed. "By choosing it, you gain the Three Tomoe Sharingan directly, and perhaps even the Mangekyō Sharingan later on. With these eyes, you can refine your abilities and potentially evolve into a Sage body through your efforts."

"After attaining a Sage body, you could further empower the Sharingan, perhaps unlocking the Eternal Mangekyō or even the Rinnegan."

"Madara misled you, Grandfather."

"Huh..." Hashirama's eyes widened in realization.

"Madara, you rascal! You deceived me!" Hashirama's voice cracked with betrayal as he looked at Uchiha Madara with tearful eyes.

All: ...…..

"What a trickster you are!"

"This isn't a romantic drama!"

"You fool."

Rather than feeling embarrassed by the exposure of his deceit, Uchiha Madara shook his head with a mischievous grin.

Seeing this, Hashirama's tears of betrayal turned to ice.

Tsunade, irritated by Madara's arrogance, felt a hand gently grasp hers.

"What's the matter, Ran?" Tsunade eyed Uchiha Ran suspiciously.

"Just a misunderstanding, Lady Tsunade," Uchiha Ran smiled softly.

"A misunderstanding?"

Tsunade was taken aback.

To be precise, ninety-nine percent of those present paused for a moment.

Everyone concurred with Tsunade's assessment.

Choice—While it might seem feasible to immediately ascend to the level of the Six Paths, in the long term, it falls short of being the optimal choice.

Merely possessing the Six Paths' physical capabilities is akin to only being on par with Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, with significantly lesser potential.

Listening to Uchiha Ran's implication, did he actually agree to choose one?

"Lord Madara?" Uchiha Ran arched an eyebrow at Uchiha Madara without elaborating.

"You're quite sharp, kid."

Madara, in a tsundere manner, pouted, then abruptly produced a vial containing Sharingan.

"This is... the Three Tomoe Sharingan!"

Hashirama, receiving the vial, was astonished.

"Yes, the Three Tomoe Sharingan."

Understanding that Uchiha Madara, the tsundere enigma, must have been embarrassed to conclude, Uchiha Ran took the initiative to assume the role of commentator: "When Madara awakened his Rinnegan after he transplanted Hashirama's cells after attaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, which can also be considered Yang-Style Chakra. The ultimate, achieved through stimulation."

"Thus, in reverse, if one were to receive an Eternal Mangekyō from Lord Madara, it could stimulate their body to evolve into a Sage form, and even more."

"Eyes and physique have their respective merits and demerits, so I won't delve further, but in transplantation, physique holds a significant advantage."

"Returning to the present,"

"If there are no ready-made Sharingan for the First Hokage, it's prudent to opt for the second."

"But if there are a pair of Three Tomoe Sharingan, and Senju themselves are the Six Paths, they naturally carry the Uchiha bloodline within them, albeit suppressed by the Chakra which nurture and inhibit each other."

"With Sharingan, they can naturally activate the bloodline, akin to Madara awakening the Rinnegan."

"So, choose one, and you too can experience twice the joy and hasten your progress."

Concluding this, Uchiha Ran took a sip of tea.

And everyone grasped the situation.

"Cough, Grandpa Madara, my apologies for misunderstanding you," Tsunade apologized to Uchiha Madara.

Prejudice is difficult to shed in an instant.

"Humph!"

Uchiha Madara, in a tsundere manner, shook his head, indicating he forgave her.

"Ahhh Madara, you're so good to me!"

Hashirama embraced Uchiha Madara tightly, his hands trembling with excitement.

In the heart of Konoha Village, Uzumaki Mito, engrossed in watching an idol drama with Uzumaki Kushina, suddenly froze.

"Surely, this rascal can't be left unsupervised."

"Get off me!" Uchiha Madara's face flushed as he pushed Hashirama away.

"Madara!" Hashirama sniffled, tears welling up in his eyes.

Uchiha Ran grimaced. This was surely going to be another blow to Konoha's reputation.

"First Hokage, you should claim your reward first."

Upon hearing this, both Hashirama and Madara eagerly anticipated his renewed strength and followed his instruction.

In the next instant, Golden List released his hold on the light.

Visible to all, Hashirama's aura surged once more.

At that moment, everyone witnessed him levitating.

Without any special techniques, this could be likened to a mark of achieving the Six Paths level!

"I can fly!"

"I did it!" Hashirama beamed, eager to show off to Uchiha Madara.

But just then...

Ding!

The golden bell resounded once more.

A three-dimensional image appeared in the sky.

And the person listed was none other than Uchiha Madara himself!

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