Chapter 25 : Summoning Island

Ranmaru, the twelfth person on the list, possesses a bloodline limit and Red eyes.

The Red Eye is a type of Dojutsu rooted in bloodline. It stands as the natural adversary of the Byakugan. Similar to the Byakugan, the Red Eye can see through objects, sense power, and detect danger. It even holds the ability to craft illusions using chakra, outmatching the capabilities of the Byakugan.

Ranmaru has grappled with frail health since childhood and lost his parents early on. Consequently, he was confined to his home, oblivious to the world beyond. His understanding of the outside world was limited, and he depended on the villagers for survival. Over time, however, due to circumstances and the onset of the Third Ninja War, he was ostracized by the villagers.

Amidst the chaos of the Third Ninja War, seven individuals wielding the ninja swords targeted Konoha. They cornered young Might Guy, Shiranu Genma, and Ebisu. Guy's father, Might Duy, ultimately came to their rescue. Employing the "Eight Inner Gates Formation," he confronted the seven assailants, incapacitating four. Only Jūzō Biwa, Raiga Kurosuki, and Raiga Kurosuki managed to escape.

Raiga, however, grew disillusioned with the oppressive ways of the Mist Shinobi and defected. His path crossed with Ranmaru, and the two formed a bond that endured.

In due course, Ranmaru, Raiga, Uzumaki Naruto, Tenten, Hyuga Neji, and Rock Lee crossed paths during a mission. While Raiga perished in battle, Ranmaru underwent a transformation. Granny Sansho took Ranmaru in after Raiga's demise, offering him a peaceful life marked by the preparation of Curry of Life.

Nonetheless, these paths were bound to diverge.

Following his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Uchiha Ran located Raiga and Ranmaru. Displaying power beyond their scope, he orchestrated a new direction for Raiga and tended to Ranmaru's physical state. Eventually, he enlisted them under his wing.

Presently, the two find solace on Summoning Island near the Land of Water. This island is an ideal habitat for summoning creatures, though it lacks the ultimate summon Uchiha Ran initially envisioned. It is home to a variety of massive summons.

Amidst his stay, he chanced upon Uzumaki Honoka. Yet, Uzumaki Honoka exists as a spiritual entity akin to the Sage of Six Paths during the Fourth Ninja World War. Her placement on the list of bloodline limit remains an impossibility.

As far as others are concerned, the current list entrant hails from outside Konoha. Little do they know, Uchiha Ran holds this position.

However, Uchiha Ran remains unconcerned with these details, instead intrigued by Ranmaru's list reward options.

Primary Myriad Realms Draw, once.

Is this "Myriad Realms" the same as his interpretation?

"If it truly encompasses the heavens and the earth, then the potency of this Golden List exceeds my expectations."

Uchiha Ran pondered, chin resting on hand.

In the ongoing live stream of Gold List, Ranmaru, Karashi, and Raiga appeared on-screen, igniting excitement.

[Fourth Raikage Ai: Young man, consider joining us in Cloud Shinobi Village, located in the Land of Thunder. I, Raikage, can personally guide you.]

Cloud Shinobi Village prioritizes armed combat and bloodline limits.

Cloud Shinobi Village lacks native bloodline limit users, relying on acquisitions from various parts of the ninja world.

The presence of a free bloodline limit user, possessing the Red Eye specialized in countering the Byakugan, is appealing.

[Onoki: Young man, my Iwagakure is another viable option. Should you desire, the old man can accept you as a disciple. Alternatively, you can choose to join Konoha. While our village houses numerous bloodline users, resources for training you are scarce.]

Onoki extended an invitation while also casting doubt on Konoha's capacity to nurture him.

[Fourth Kazekage Rasa: Young man, on behalf of Sunagakure, you're welcome!]

[Terumi Mei: Get out of the way, shamelessly trying to recruit a bloodline limit ninja of Kirigakure. Believe it or not, I can challenge you?]

Terumi Mei's emotions swayed between excitement and anger.

Following the mysterious Uchiha's control over the Fourth Mizukage, Kirigakure transformed into a bloodline limit ninja hunting village. Once considered Konoha's main competitor, it now houses fewer members.

Red Eye was once a prominent bloodline in the Land of Water. Though Raiga Kurosuki became a renegade, during the three wars, he served as an elite Jonin under the Mizukage, one of the Seven Swordsmen.

Ranmaru and Raiga presence alludes to their connection to the Land of Water.

Yet, the Kages were unswayed by Terumi Mei's threats.

[Onoki: Didn't Raiga Kurosuki betray the Mizukage? It's clear he holds no allegiance to Kirigakure. Come to Iwagakure with Ranmaru, and I will grant you Rock Shinobi status.]

[Fourth Raikage Ai: Old man Onoki, your intentions are sinister. You might end up imprisoned or worse once you join. Cloud Shinobi, boasting strength, is your best choice. Your Lightning Style is a natural fit.]

[Onoki: Enough with the eye-rolling. Cloud Shinobi harbors aggressive intent and is unsuitable for youth.]

[Terumi Mei: Raiga, I'll strip you of your traitor status in the name of the Fifth Mizukage. Understand that Mist Shinobi operates differently now. Ranmaru, return to the village!]

[...]

The village leaders vied to sway them, discrediting their rivals.

Terumi Mei even roped Raiga into her cause.

Over time, as the Gold List rewards continued to be bestowed and Soul in the Pure Land chatted in the list, it became evident that this list would reshape the ninja world.

Bloodline Limit List listed were considered the "chosen of heaven," and all sought to win them over.

Simultaneously, at Konoha's grand arena, Uchiha Ran held the spotlight.

While the other four villages pursued Ranmaru and even Raiga for village expansion, Uchiha Ran remained silent.

As a temporary Fifth Hokage, his stance was perplexing.

Had he hit a wall?

Sarutobi Hiruzen observed Uchiha Ran, silent yet inwardly amused.

"Though you possess a gentle nature, I always sensed your pride as a teacher. Seems like you can't shed that attitude."

At that moment, in the Gold List livestream, Ranmaru posed a question, "Fifth Hokage, what should I choose?"

Everyone: ? ? ? *

************

Support me on my patreon and read upto 30 early chapters.

https://www.patreon.com/Unique_Writer