30 Chapter 29 : Want to Purchase?

"This matter has no connection with wisdom?"

"How could Uchiha Ran know about this?"

"Tsunade-hime's way of changing topics is quite straightforward."

"Myriad Realms, what are you trying to convey? What's the relationship between the Dragon Ball world and the Ninja world?"

"... ... ..."

Countless thoughts clashed and schemed within various minds.

The concept of "Myriad Realms" captivated everyone's attention.

However, no one believed that Uchiha Ran could answer Tsunade's question.

After all, this transcended common understanding. It wasn't something that mere knowledge or intelligence could explain.

But suddenly, a distinctive "pop" sound resonated.

[Uchiha Ran: As Buddha said, one flower is one enlightenment, one sand is one world. In everyone's perception, the world of the shinobi constitutes a single realm. However, in the myriad worlds, 'ten thousand worlds' refers to the countless independent universes akin to the shinobi world in the universe!]

Uchiha Ran provided an answer.

Buddhism had a significant presence in the ninja world, with temples established across the five nations, each holding a respected status. Uchiha Ran's response was both logical and reasonable, leaving no room for criticism.

A sense of relief swept over many.

So, "Myriad Realms" referred to numerous worlds existing independently, much like the Ninja world.

Uchiha Ran actually knew about this? Astonishing!

It was a bit overwhelming!

In truth, if this had been before the video's release on the Gold List platform, people might not have taken Uchiha Ran seriously, even considering his words mere nonsense. After all, most individuals resembled frogs at the bottom of a well, preferring to believe that the sky they saw was the entirety of reality.

Imagine a villager from a remote corner of a small nation, who had only heard rumors of that small nation's name and the leader of the local Ninja village. If that villager were suddenly informed about the existence of the Five Great Nations and the Five Great Hidden Villages, they'd likely find it unbelievable.

However, now, everyone could comprehend.

[Onoki: How do you possess this knowledge? Are you aware of other worlds?]

Seeing this query, Uchiha Ran responded with a mysterious smile, choosing not to answer.

Joking aside, he was the esteemed Fifth Hokage – was he truly obligated to address every question others posed to him?

The fervor for knowledge dissemination wasn't solely due to Tsunade's reputation; there was also an element of... "fishing" involved!

[Chiriku: I didn't expect the Fifth Hokage to possess such insights into Buddhism. If you have the time, you're welcome to visit the Fire Temple.]

[Kazehiro: If the Fifth Hokage is available, you could also grace the Wind Temple with your presence for discussions on Dharma.]

[Suien: The Fifth Hokage is warmly invited to the Water Temple for enlightenment.]

[Genshiro: The Earth Temple extends its hospitality, offering you a seat of honor.]

[Raiden: The Thunder Temple will soon host a Dharma conference. If the Fifth Hokage is intrigued, you're welcome to join us for a conversation.]

Just as Onoki was about to express his frustrations at not receiving a direct answer, an utterly astonishing sight met his eyes.

The heads of the temples across the five nations had collectively invited Uchiha Ran, their words brimming with courtesy.

This was utterly mind-boggling!

Although the ninja world held dominance, as the very name suggested, the Guardian Factions were not to be underestimated. The temples enjoyed an esteemed position, serving as a counterbalance to the power of the hidden villages, and often rivalled them in influence.

One must remember that a significant proportion of the ninja world's ordinary populace, at least one-tenth, were devout believers. The same held true for the daimyo. The heads of the five major temples could rival the Kages of the hidden villages in their impact.

Yet, now, they had collectively invited Uchiha Ran, and their tone was profoundly respectful.

This situation seemed almost surreal.

[Uchiha Ran: When I have the opportunity, certainly!]

Uchiha Ran's grin widened slightly, accepting without reservation.

Originally, his aim was centered on a land – the very land where he and Sarutobi Asuma had once served as two of the famed "Twelve Guardian Ninja" of the Land of Fire. He had become the abbot of the Fire Temple, now with a bounty of 30 million taels on his head in the black market.

Chiriku was renowned as an exceptional talent among monks. Employing a distinct technique, " Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder," Chiriku could materialize a Chakra-based buddha behind him, followed by a rapidly formed golden Chakra fist in front, a high-speed attack with immense power.

This technique bore a resemblance to sage arts.

Uchiha Ran's historical investigations suggested that First Hokage Senju Hashirama's powers might not have originated from the Three Sacred Places, but rather from the Fire Temple or a closely related tradition.

The histories of these temples within the ninja world spanned millennia, predating even the arrival of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and her clan on Earth. This occurred during an ancient era, when Ōtsutsuki Kaguya descended alongside her guardian, Isshiki, intending to cultivate the Ten-Tails into a divine tree and bear Chakra fruit.

Close to success, Isshiki planned to sacrifice her, a lower-ranked Ōtsutsuki, to the Ten-Tails. At this pivotal juncture, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya herself was attacked, almost being consumed by the Ten-Tails. Narrowly escaping, she eventually was encountered by the people of the Land of Ancestors and sought refuge with Tenji..

Subsequently, Hagoromo used the Sage of Six Paths' techniques to counter Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's powers.

Uchiha Ran had valid reasons to believe that supernatural abilities had existed in this world since ancient times, complete with their own traditions and systems of cultivation. These might have been supplanted later by Chakra.

Thus, he held significant interest in these temples.

And now, it appeared that a fresh journey lay ahead.

The Myriad Realms incident had concluded, at least temporarily.

However, the repercussions of the Potara earrings were just starting to unfold.

[Fourth Raikage Ai: @Ranmaru, name your price, I want to purchase your earrings!]

Even the likes of Senju Hashirama found the Potara earrings enticing. Though their purpose might seem peculiar, the effects were undeniably intriguing, even coveted.

Ai's thoughts immediately turned to his younger brother, Killer Bee.

If he could fuse with the perfect Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, his younger brother Killer Bee, then perhaps even if Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara's were to return wouldn't affect him?

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