65 Chapter 60.2 : Refreshed Taijutsu List!

Mizukage's Office

Terumi Mei sat in her office as Ao, her loyal advisor, reported to her, "Mizukage-sama, Akatsuki is apprehending Three Tails Isobu in our Land of Water. Should we intervene to help Isobu?"

Terumi Mei, the Fifth Mizukage, responded, "I'm aware of the situation, but there's no need to rush. The location of Three Tails Isobu is quite far from Kirigakure, and it's too late to send reinforcements."

Terumi Mei continued further, "Moreover, saving Three Tails Isobu might require sacrificing many lives. Deidara is formidable, and we can't be certain if he has other hidden companions. Even if I were to go myself, success is not guaranteed."

Terumi Mei sighed.

"Mizukage-sama, I understand," Ao replied, acknowledging his leader's wisdom.

Kirigakure was going through a tumultuous phase, having overcome the tyranny of the Fourth Mizukage Yagura. 

Many powerful ninjas had turned into rebels. In terms of strength, Kirigakure fell short of Konoha and Cloud Shinobi Village but slightly surpassed Sunagakure.

Unfortunately, immediately afterward, Three Tails Isobu was subdued, and the live broadcast of the capture was interrupted.

[Nine Tails: "Isobu has been captured, that guy!"]

[Two Tails: "Foolish to struggle, you were captured so quickly!"]

[Eight Tails: "Matatabi, you called Isobu worthless, but you were also caught, and you even had Jinchūriki."]

[Two Tails: "Indeed, those two couldn't defeat Gaara at all. But that Hidan is immortal and through Jinchuriki's blood, cursed us. As a result, my Jinchuriki suffered the same injury as Hidan but he wasn't immortal, so he perished. Be cautious, and you'll never be able to kill that guy!]

[One Tail: "Defeat is defeat; no need for excuses. I, for instance, didn't make excuses. Gaara is still growing, and I was captured. Once Gaara matures, that hotshot Deidara will easily be killed by him!]

[Nine Tails: "I must accelerate Naruto's growth, at least to the level of Perfect Jinchuriki. If Naruto doesn't grow, and I get captured, it'll be embarrassing!]

"Master, Why did Akatsuki gather those tailed beasts?" Kumoko inquired while gently massaging Yasao's shoulders.

Honghong, Yaya, and Rongrong had already left as they were quite occupied with their own responsibilities. 

Yasao had accumulated significant strength, which they all needed to manage their own affairs, so staying with Yasao all the time was impossible. 

However, Kumoko had some free time on her hands and stayed by Yasao's side as his personal massage attendant.

Yasao explained to Kumoko, "The nine-tailed beasts were actually fragments of the Ten Tails. Akatsuki organized the capture of the nine-tailed beasts with the purpose of reviving the Ten Tails. The Gedo Statue serves as the vessel for the Ten Tails. When the tailed beasts are gathered, the Ten Tails will be resurrected. The Akatsuki's Infinite Tsukuyomi project requires the presence of the Ten Tails."

"I see now," Kumoko said with understanding.

She then added, "Master, is the Ten Tails very powerful?"

Yasao replied nonchalantly, "The Ten Tails isn't bad, but it can't compare to you in your normal state. However, the purpose of the tailed beasts is to cooperate with Jinchuriki. If a ninja with the strength of the Six Paths becomes the Jinchuriki of the Ten Tails, then it becomes truly formidable."

Kumoko chuckled, saying, "So they couldn't beat me. I thought it was some kind of terrifying and immensely powerful tailed beast."

"Hahaha, Kumoko in my household is a formidable demon in her own right; it's only natural that the Ten Tails can't rival you," Yasao said as he gently patted Kumoko's head.

Kumoko beamed with happiness, and with her irresistibly cute face, it was impossible for Yasao not to smile.

Meanwhile, in the Hidden Sound Village base, Orochimaru continued to stay there for his research. He had made considerable progress in his studies on the Monster Cells.

"These Monster Cells possess terrifying aggression and assimilation capabilities. When consumed by a creature with a lower life form, it immediately transforms them into a being with a monster bloodline, granting them the powers of a monster."

"Unfortunately, I don't know which world the giant snake monster originates from, and I lack sufficient Monster Cells from that creature. Although I can reproduce Monster Cells, their effects can't compare to the real ones. The ones I can create are only weaker versions."

Orochimaru pondered.

However, even these weakened Monster Cells could elevate a Genin's strength to compete with a Chunin instantly. For an elite Chunin who obtained Monster Cells, they could even rival Jonin.

Furthermore, the potential of Monster Cells was promising.

"Even an ordinary person can rapidly evolve into a Genin-level monster by consuming the Monster Cells I've researched."

"If I cultivate a vast army of monsters, even Kage-level opponents would be overwhelmed by sheer numbers!"

Orochimaru excitedly contemplated.

Of course, cultivating Monster Cells required numerous materials, and their replication was not limitless; Orochimaru had a finite number.

At this point in time, there were still some monster cells from Big Snake. He no longer hesitated and was ready to consume the monster cells directly.

Orochimaru gulp down the monster cells in a single mouthful. Suddenly, his body began to change and distort, growing significantly larger. His once beautiful appearance gradually turned grotesque, resembling a true monster.

However, his newfound power was unmistakable.

Initially, Orochimaru's physical strength was not his strong suit, nowhere near Tsunade's level of strength. Yet, at this moment, his strength had multiplied tenfold, and his speed, reflexes, and defense had skyrocketed.

Naturally, he excelled in various ninjutsu, so the enhancement of his physical prowess didn't come as a surprise.

"As expected, taking the monster cells has altered my appearance significantly, making my body repulsively grotesque. But it doesn't matter; I'm skilled at body transformation, and I can easily revert to my original form," Orochimaru muttered.

Next, Orochimaru began to reshape his body once more.

On this day, Yasao dedicated his time to craft the Nine Revolutions Profound Yin weapon for Rongrong, as well as unique weapons for Yaya and Honghong, augmenting their abilities.

These weapons could be added to the inventory but would rank below the Evil God's Blade, likely around a dozen.

Kumoko didn't request a weapon, as she found it unnecessary, possessing the most suitable magic eye for her needs, which rendered the amplification of a weapon redundant.

Garaga expressed a desire for a weapon, but Yasao had no interest in crafting one for him.

Time flew, and nearly half a year had passed since the pet list was introduced.

At this moment, the Taijutsu list was due for an update, an event that had many ninjas eagerly anticipating it.

The Taijutsu ninjas on the list, in particular, were looking forward to the rewards this time.

In Golden List's live room, many ninjas realized that they could re-enter the room and joined the conversation.

[Kakashi: It appears the Taijutsu list is about to be refreshed. I wonder if there will be any changes this time.

[Might Guy: The Taijutsu techniques are quite established, making it challenging to create new techniques. Therefore, I don't expect significant changes, but the limit of one person per technique might have shifted.

[Third Hokage: It's a shame I can't practice in the Pure Land world. Otherwise, specializing in Taijutsu might have earned me a spot on the list!

[Rock Lee: My Taijutsu are definitely not going to make the list. I've been taught by Mr. Guy, and he's already on the list.

[Fourth Raikage: Taijutsu is indeed challenging to master. Even in our Cloud Shinobi Village, many Taijutsu practitioners struggle to reach Genin level. Might Guy, you are an exception.

[Might Guy: I'm only looking forward to the rewards; I hope they're valuable.

[Hyuga Hiashi: I'm also hoping for great rewards. The last reward significantly boosted my strength. I hope this time's reward is just as impressive.

At this point, the list was updated.

The top few ranks of the Taijutsu list hadn't changed much, but from the tenth spot onwards, there were notable alterations.

Formerly, the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato's "Thousand Years of Death" held the tenth spot, but it had been replaced by another technique.

[Tenth place on the Taijutsu list: "Destruction Finger," practitioner: Beerus!

[Fourth Hokage: It's Beerus, Yasao's summoned beast. It seems he has mastered the art of "Zen of Unbounded Freedom." However, Zen of Unbounded Freedom is Yasao's original technique, so Beerus couldn't be listed. But now, he suddenly introduces the "Destruction Finger."

[Kakashi: Clearly, Beerus created a Taijutsu technique to secure a spot on the list.

[Might Guy: In just half a year, he created such a potent taijutsu technique?

[Fourth Raikage: Let's not forget that Beerus received the Enlightenment Fruit's reward, allowing him to reach a state of super enlightenment. Creating the Destruction Finger was a breeze for him.

[Might Guy: Why couldn't I come up with such a Taijutsu? We could have had one more technique on the list.

[Kakashi: Guy, you're being greedy! I can't even make it onto the Taijutsu list, and here you are with multiple entries. You're insatiable.

[Might Guy: Ahem, don't you want more?

In another dimension:

"It's on the list. Creating the 'Destruction Finger' was effortless," muttered Beerus.

"Destruction" refers to concentrating the body's strength on a single point, capable of annihilating anything. Beerus, having fully mastered Zen of Unbounded Freedom thanks to the Enlightenment Fruit, had complete control over his body's power at an extraordinary level. Thus, creating the "Destruction Finger" was a simple feat.

With enough time, he could potentially craft other physical techniques.

"Being on the Taijutsu list earns an extra reward and accelerates my growth, benefiting my master as well," Beerus remarked with a grin.

"Beerus actually designed a Taijutsu technique. Why didn't I think of that?" Sun Wukong exclaimed. 

While his strength was considerable, he specialized in Senjutsu and relied on his innate abilities, neglecting the study of Taijutsu. However, he now considered the prospect of studying them in the future to earn a spot on the list.

As for Kumoko and Honghong, they weren't inclined towards Taijutsu and had to relinquish the opportunity.

"Master, you're incredibly powerful. You could create numerous Taijutsu techniques and dominate the list," Kumoko commented.

"Hehe, that would be too greedy. I'm not interested in the upcoming rewards; I'll give them to others. Practicing a few Taijutsu is sufficient. Too many is redundant and a waste of time," Yasao replied.

Aside from the front of the Taijutsu list, several changes occurred further down. For instance, the Fourth Raikage, who practiced a rather specialized physical technique, displaced the previous practitioner and claimed a spot solely for himself.

At this point, the individuals on the Taijutsu list were all formidable, with not a single weak entry. The rewards for the Taijutsu list were distributed shortly afterward.

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