Chapter 14 : Gunbai

[Weapon List No. 29: Retractable Spear , User: Hidan]

[Deidara: Huh? Hidan's second-hand black spear is still ranked twenty-ninth on the weapon list? Is it really taller than the Third Hokage's Adamantine Staff?]

[Hidan: Deidara, what are you talking about? My jet-black spear is one of the evil spirits' ninja tools. It's only natural for it to surpass the Adamantine Staff.]

[Kakashi: The rankings on the Gold List take into account various factors. The Third Hokage's Adamantine Staff might have a lower rank due to its origin.]

[Fourth Raikage: Who's Hidan? Why haven't I heard of him?]

[Hidan: My fame will soon spread throughout the ninja world, and you'll know who I am then!]

[Kakuzu: Hidan, just be quiet!]

[Third Tsuchikage: Why do I have a feeling that these people aren't exactly virtuous individuals?]

[Third Hokage: I've heard of Kakuzu. He betrayed the Taki Ninja Village, but he's strong.]

[Hidan: You're not good people either. Sooner or later, you'll all be sacrificed to the evil god, Jashin-sama!]

[Jiraiya: I've heard about the Cult. I'm guessing this Hidan is a member of it...]

Somewhere in the ninja world,

Kakuzu approached Hidan and said, "Hidan, don't speak nonsense in the Golden List live broadcast room. We can't afford to expose our organization."

"Understood!"

Hidan waved his hand to signify his understanding.

Soon,

The twenty-eighth weapon was announced.

[Weapon List No. 28: Triple-Bladed Scythe, User: Hidan]

Seeing this ranking, Hidan couldn't help but laugh.

[Hidan: Hahaha, I have two weapons in a row on the list! By the end of the rankings, I'll surely gain amazing benefits!]

[Kakuzu: Hidan, you're quite fortunate. When you receive the reward, how about I help you sell it for a high price?]

[Fourth Raikage: Are the Hidan brothers selling their rewards? We accept them at the Cloud Shinobi Village, and we can pay a good price for the right items!]

[Third Tsuchikage: We of Iwagakure are also interested in buying Hidan's rewards. We're not short on funds!]

[Hidan: No, no, no! I won't sell them. Kakuzu, you're out of your mind if you think I'll sell the treasures given by the Gold List!]

[Kakuzu: If my weapon were on the list, why would I need to sell yours?]

After a while, the twenty-seventh weapon was announced.

[Weapon List No. 27: Kubikiribōchō, User: Zabuza Momochi]

[Zabuza Momochi: Kakashi, you killed me, but you didn't take my Kubikiribōchō! Hahaha, do you regret it now?]

[Kakashi: I didn't expect there would be a weapon list. If I find the time, I'll definitely take your Kubikiribōchō!]

[Zabuza Momochi: Bah, I shouldn't have reminded you!]

Every year, the list would reset. If the Kubikiribōchō remained unclaimed, it would always belong to its current owner. 

He would continue to reap its benefits. Although he was deceased, who knew if he might be resurrected someday? After all, the Gold List was a mysterious entity, and resurrection wasn't entirely impossible!

Then, the weapon ranked twenty-sixth was announced.

[Weapon List No. 26: Shibuki, Explosive Blade, User: Mangetsu Hōzuki]

[Weapon List No. 25: Nuibari, Long Blade, User: Kushimaru Kuriarare]

[The 24th place on the Weapon List: Hiramekarei, User: Chōjūrō]

[The 23rd place on the weapon list: Kabutowari, Blunt Blade  User: Tongcao Yebairen]

[The 22nd place on the weapon list: Kiba,  Lightning Blades User: Ameyuri Ringo]

[The 21st  place on the weapon list:  Samehada, User: Hoshigaki Kisame]

The seven ninja swords were announced one by one, and many were dissatisfied because these swords had changed hands multiple times, leading to disputes among their owners.

[Fuguki Suikazan: Hoshigaki Kisame, you traitor! You killed me and took my sword, Samehada, to get on the list!]

[Hoshigaki Kisame: Humph, you sold information to other countries; you had it coming.]

[Fuguki Suikazan: Hehe, they say you're a traitor too now. Are you in any position to criticize me?]

Amidst the squabble, the weapon list continued to be announced.

Soon, the twenty-first weapon was finally unveiled.

[Weapon List No. 21: Kusanagi Sword, User: Orochimaru]

[Orochimaru: I didn't expect my Kusanagi Sword to rank 21st!]

[Tsunade: Orochimaru, you traitor, 21st isn't too shabby!]

[Orochimaru: Tsunade, wherever you are, my hand is severely injured. If you heal me, I can offer the reward from the weapon list as payment. What do you say?]

[Tsunade: Get lost! You killed Third Hokage, and you want me to heal your hand? Dream on!]

[Orochimaru: Seriously? I didn't mean to kill the old man, he practically wanted it!]

[Tsunade: Orochimaru, if you ever show up in front of me, I'll make sure you regret it. Even with your hands, you're no match for me!]

[Orochimaru: Humph, Tsunade, even without your help, I can find a way to heal my hands!]

Next, the twentieth-ranked weapon was revealed.

[Weapon List No. 20: Gunbai, User: Uchiha Obito]

[Kakashi: ???]

[Fourth Hokage: ???]

[Nohara Rin: ??? Obito, why do you have Uchiha Madara's weapon, and aren't you supposed to be dead? Shouldn't Uchiha Madara's weapon belong to you?]

In the Pure Land,

Uchiha Madara furrowed his brow. "Trouble. Ownership of that weapon just exposed Obito's secret of being alive. These people aren't dumb; they'll figure out that Uchiha Obito is still alive. I can't give Obito any hints; he'll need to explain this himself."

[Uchiha Madara: This guy named Uchiha Obito now owns my weapon. What a pity! If it had belonged to me, I could have benefited from the weapon list rewards.]

[Kakashi: Obito, explain why you're the owner of the Gunbai. You never used a Gunbai before you died, so you can't be its true master. But the weapon list doesn't lie, so what's going on?]

[Fourth Hokage: I have a theory. Obito may not be dead!]

[Nohara Rin: Obito, are you truly not dead?]

[Kakashi: Obito, tell the truth. Are you really not dead?]

Awaiting Obito's revelation, the group fell into silence.

At this moment, Obito himself was also in deep contemplation. A mere Gunbai had exposed his secret!

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