Chapter 001: Taijutsu Ranking

Chapter 001: Taijutsu Ranking

Konoha, Hokage Office.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo, and other high-ranking officials of Konoha were discussing the upcoming Chūnin Exams. This exam, held in Konoha, would be attended by genin from various countries, making it a significant event.

At that moment, beams of golden light tore through the sky, like millions of sword lights slicing through.

Through the window, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression changed dramatically.

"What is this?"

The terrifying aura made him tremble even in the slightest presence, and there were countless such beams.

"It's from the moon. These golden lights are shooting down from the moon. Could there be some disturbance on the moon?"

Nara Shikaku said in panic.

Everyone was alarmed, even the usually scheming Danzo showed a rare expression of concern.

Such power was beyond their ability to resist. Even the smallest aftermath could destroy Konoha, or even the Land of Fire.

However, the golden lights didn't actually fall but instead converged, forming a vast scroll that spread across the sky of the ninja world.

The aura from this golden scroll enveloped the entire ninja world, and countless ninjas had their consciousness drawn into it.

The scroll transformed into a livestream room, and at this moment, all ninjas were in this golden livestream room.

...

Moon, inner void.

Otsutsuki Kaguya opened her eyes and murmured, "Failed again, but it seems to have caused a spatial change, as if something terrifying has entered the ninja world."

At that moment, her consciousness was drawn into the golden livestream room.

"Golden List? Could it be that my attempt to break the seal allowed something to enter the ninja world, and it's this Golden List?"

Otsutsuki Kaguya found that the golden livestream room contained many ninjas.

She even saw a familiar figure—Black Zetsu, whom she had created with her will, was also in the golden livestream room.

This meant she could contact Black Zetsu.

"The birth of this golden livestream room might accelerate my plan and help me escape sooner!"

Otsutsuki Kaguya thought excitedly.

Not only Otsutsuki Kaguya, but even her two sons were in the livestream room. However, such powerful figures wouldn't speak easily in the livestream room.

At this moment, the livestream room was filled with conversations among ordinary ninjas.

Soon, they understood the purpose of this golden livestream room.

The golden livestream room would reveal various rankings, each with a hundred positions. Being on the list would bring certain benefits.

"In ten hours, the Taijutsu Ranking will be announced!"

This line appeared in the golden livestream room, visible to countless ninjas.

[Fourth Raikage: Taijutsu Ranking? Haha, doesn't that mean I will be ranked first? My Lightning Release Armor is both ninjutsu and taijutsu, making it the strongest taijutsu in the ninja world.]

[Third Raikage: Son, what are you talking about? I can fight the Eight-Tails alone. Is your taijutsu stronger than mine?]

[Fourth Raikage: Haha, Father, aren't you dead?]

[Third Raikage: Yes, I am indeed dead. I was in the Pure Land when a golden light appeared, and my consciousness was drawn into this golden livestream room.]

[Third Hokage: It seems this golden livestream room can connect to the Pure Land, allowing the deceased to enter.]

[Kakashi: Everyone, this Taijutsu Ranking is for taijutsu, not overall strength. As long as one's taijutsu is excellent, they can be on the list, even if their overall strength is a bit lacking.]

[Hiashi Hyuga: When it comes to taijutsu, I believe the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist is the strongest!]

[Third Raikage: Nonsense, my Lightning Release Armor is the strongest taijutsu. Can your taijutsu fight the Eight-Tails alone?]

[Hashirama Senju: Tailed Beasts, are they that powerful?]

Seeing the speaker was Hashirama Senju, the Third Raikage fell silent. This man could play with the Nine-Tails in his hand.

However, Hashirama Senju relied on ninjutsu and immense strength, not taijutsu.

Therefore, the Third Raikage still believed his taijutsu was the strongest.

Time passed, and many ninjas awaited the ranking announcement.

Being on the list would boost one's reputation, as every ninja in the world was in this livestream room and could see the list. Being on it would be a major bragging right.

Moreover, being on the list would bring great benefits.

These mysterious golden list rewards were sure to be substantial, potentially greatly enhancing their strength.

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Land of Earth, Iwagakure.

The Third Tsuchikage looked at the scroll in the sky, feeling agitated.

At this moment, he had an idea—to touch the golden list and even enter it.

In his view, the golden list must be an unimaginable treasure trove, holding numerous treasures. While he might not take the golden list itself, entering it and taking some treasures would be a massive gain.

Many ninjas couldn't fly, but he could!

Immediately.

The Third Tsuchikage flew into the sky, approaching the golden list.

Meanwhile, he wasn't alone in his thoughts. Many ninjas with flying techniques also flew up.

Golden Livestream Room.

[Third Tsuchikage: Haha, everyone, continue waiting for the list. I am nearing the golden list and might take all the treasures inside.]

[Third Hokage: Third Tsuchikage, you're too cunning to think of that.]

However.

At that moment, the livestream room displayed scenes of ninjas flying towards the sky.

The Third Tsuchikage was the first to touch the golden list.

Boom!!!

A terrifying force blasted the Third Tsuchikage away, sending him plummeting. At the critical moment, Iwagakure ninjas supported the Tsuchikage, and medical ninjas worked hard to save him.

The less fortunate ninjas, who were weaker, weren't as lucky.

Boom, boom, boom!!!

Ninjas below the golden list exploded into fireworks, their bodies shattered by the golden list.

Soon, many ninjas who had just died began speaking in the livestream room, having entered the Pure Land.

[Third Hokage: It seems the golden list cannot be touched. Even the strong Third Tsuchikage was gravely injured in an instant by a golden light.]

[Mei Terumi: The Third Tsuchikage brought this on himself. We should wait for the list to be announced.]

Soon, the livestream room turned into a reunion scene, with fathers, sons, and brothers chatting.

Ten hours passed quickly.

At this moment, the Taijutsu Ranking was finally announced.

In the sky, a line of text appeared on the vast golden list.

The Taijutsu Ranking was revealed from the hundredth to the first place.

[100th Place: Leaf Whirlwind, User: Might Guy]